Room temperature deformation in the Fe7Mo6 μ-Phase. (September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Schröders, S.; Sandlöbes, S.; Birke, C.; Loeck, M.; Peters, L.; Tromas, C.; Korte-Kerzel, S.
• Is Part Of: International journal of plasticity. Volume 108(2018:Sep.)
• Page Start: 125
• Page End: 143
• Publication Date: 2018-09
• Subjects: Intermetallic -- Nanoindentation -- Dislocations -- Plasticity -- TEM -- Microcompression; Plasticity -- Periodicals; Plasticité -- Périodiques; Plasticity; Periodicals; 620.11233
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijplas.2018.05.002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0749-6419

Abstract

Abstract: The role of topologically close packed (TCP) phases in deformation of superalloys and steels is still not fully resolved. In particular, the intrinsic deformation mechanisms of these phases are largely unknown including the active slip systems in most of these complex crystal structures. Here, we present a first detailed investigation of the mechanical properties of the Fe7 Mo6 μ-phase at room temperature using microcompression and nanoindentation with statistical EBSD-assisted slip trace analysis and TEM imaging. Slip occurs predominantly on the basal and prismatic planes, resulting also in decohesion on prismatic planes with high defect density. The correlation of the deformation structures and measured hardness reveals pronounced hardening where interaction of slip planes occurs and prevalent deformation at pre-existing defects. Graphical abstract: Image 1 Highlights: The active slip planes in the Fe7 Mo6 μ-phase are basal and prismatic planes. Critical resolved shear stresses are of the order of 1.8 and 2.1 GPa, respectively. Interaction between pre-existing and mobile defects is pronounced. Slip along growth defects induces softening while intersection results in hardening. Localized accumulation of dislocations on prismatic planes leads to decohesion.