Phase transformations in Zr under high-pressure and shear deformation treatment

Phase transformation induced high-strength titanium carbide reinforced stainless steel composites with stable thermo-mechanical properties for high temperature applications

“…Gradual shrinkage by the phase transformation of SS431 during isothermal measurement at 800°C with the aid of applied pressure led to a decrease in the Vickers hardness of SS431. The effects of pressure on the phase transformations of various materials have been reported in previous studies [36,37] . Because the highly concentrated, closely adjacent TiC particles sustained the entire structure of the TiC-SS431 composite during the phase transformation of the matrix, the strengthening effect of TiC increased at 800°C as compared with the values measured below 800°C.…”

The Effect of Severe Plastic Deformations on Phase Transitions and Structure of Solids

“…New carbon phase diagram 45). Different types of deformation bands in Zr, obtained by pressure treatment under conditions of shear deformation: short, associated with the splitting of the single crystal portion of the sample: (a) -into misoriented fragments and (b) -long in which both the initial ¡-phase and the high pressure ½-phase are present 48). …”