Thermodynamic Grain Size Stabilization Models: An Overview

Figures & data

Figure 1. Variation in dA grain boundary area A for solute concentrations indicated.

Figure 2. (a) Grain size vs. % P for Ni–P at 300°C.[39] (b) Grain size vs. T for Pd–Zr alloys.[39]

Figure 3. (a) γ/γ₀ vs. for Fe3Zr. T = 550°C.[40] (b) Grain size vs. temperature for FeZr alloys.[40]

Figure 4. (a) Results obtained for T = 100°C.[41] (b) Model results for fitted parameters.[41]

Figure 5. (a) Grain size vs. T for FeZr.[42]. (b) GB solute excess vs. T for FeZr.[42]

Figure 6. (a) Grain size vs. T for FexCr4Zr and FexNi4Zr alloys.[43] (b) Grain size and solute excess in solution for Fe10CrxZr alloys.[24]

Figure 7. (a) Stability map from [56]. (b) Stability map from [40].

Figure 8. (a) γ vs. Γ for a range of misfit Δr.[64]. (b) γ vs. tilt angle using MEAM (upper plot) vs. DFT (lower plot) calculations.[66]

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