Embrittlement by Liquid Metals

Abstract

The paper reviews the results of a number of investigations of liquid metal embrittlement and discusses the prerequisites and possible mechanisms for its occurrence. It also reviews the effects of variables on the severity of embrittlement that normally influence the fracture behavior of a solid. Additionally this paper describes effects on the occurrence and severity of embrittlement caused by the liquid phase. Other topics discussed are the possible correlation between the severity of embrittlement and the electronegativities of the solid and liquid metals, the use of the concept of inert carrier liquid metals and possible means for enhancing or inhibiting embrittlement.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0744531

Entities

People

  • M. H. Kamdar

Organizations

  • University of California, Los Angeles

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alloys
  • Aluminum Alloys
  • Band Structures
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemistry
  • Crystal Structure
  • Crystals
  • Ductile Brittle Transition
  • Liquid Metals
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Single Crystals
  • Solid Solutions
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Surface Energy
  • Transition Temperature

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  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Theoretical Analysis.