Environmental Sensitivity of Structural Metals: Liquid Metal Embrittlement.

Abstract

The phenomenon of liquid metal embrittlement is being investigated on levels from the atomic through bulk specimen and structural properties, and is being considered from both experimental and theoretical viewpoints. The research is aimed at elucidating the three important aspects of liquid metal embrittlement namely, the mechanism by which embrittlement takes place at a crack, or potential crack, site, the mechaninism by which the embrittling species is transported to this site, and various metallurgical, physical, and mechanical factors which have a significant influence on the severity of the embrittlement. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0879608

Entities

People

  • Darryl L. Albright
  • James W. Dally
  • Lawrence J. Broutman
  • Norman N. Breyer
  • Paul Gordon

Organizations

  • Illinois Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Embrittlement
  • Liquid Metals
  • Liquids
  • Sensitivity
  • Structural Properties

Readers

  • Materials Science (Mechanical Engineering).