STUDIES ON IRON WHISKERS OF HIGH AVERAGE STRENGTH GROWN IN A HYDROGEN CONTAMINATED ARGON ATMOSPHERE

Abstract

The procedures for the growth of iron whiskers from the hydrogen reduction of ferrous chloride in atmospheres of 97% and 0.1% hydrogen are described. The surface conditions and cross-section of these whiskers were determined by light microscopy. These results are presented along with the mechanical properties of iron whiskers as determined by tensile testing at room temperatures. Ion whiskers of high average strength were obtained and tensile tested to establish that studies on high strength whiskers are feasible using present techniques. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0268616

Entities

People

  • J.e. Emrick

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atmospheres
  • Chlorides
  • Hydrogen
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Microscopy
  • Physical Properties
  • Surface Properties
  • Tensile Properties
  • Tensile Testing

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.