A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION -OF THE SILVER CHLORIDE - ALUMINA SYSTEM AS A MEARS OF STUDYING FINE PARTICLE STRENGTHENING OF SOLIDS Second Technical Report

摘要

In metals and alloys hardened by the addition of a dispersed phase (e.g., cermets, S.A.P.-type materials) it is difficult experimentally to study the relationship between micro structural parameters and resistance to deformation, fracture, and recovery. To overcome this difficulty, the silver chloride - alumina system has been adopted. Silver chloride has the unique advantage of being ductile and transparent. Furthermore, dislocations can be readily decorated at room temperature.