Papers by Author: Günter Gottstein

Abstract: The predictions from a grain cluster deformation texture model, GIA, are utilized to study the nucleation texture of recrystallisation of aluminium alloys. In combination with a dislocation based work hardening model, the propensity of specific grains in their granular environment for select nucleation mechanisms is investigated. Quantitative criteria for the nucleation events can be formulated. The results can be fed into a growth model of recrystallisation to predict recrystallisation textures and lend themselves to through-process modelling.

Abstract: Texture evolution and microstructure development of hot extruded pure magnesium and the magnesium alloy AZ31 deformed by plane strain deformation at select temperatures and strain rates were investigated using X-ray techniques, electron back scattered diffraction (EBSD) and optical microscopy. At a deformation temperature of 200 °C both materials showed a heterogeneous microstructure consisting of highly deformed zones appearing as huge grains or bands and of very small (~ 3 μm) grains. High temperature deformation (400 °C) gave rise to completely different microstructures. Changing of deformation conditions, i.e. the temperature and strain rate resulted in different final textures. At high deformation temperature and low strain rate the formation of a basal texture was suppressed.

Abstract: A new method is introduced to determine the absolute value of the boundary excess free volume. Along with the boundary energy the excess free volume belongs to the major thermodynamic properties of grain boundaries. The method utilizes the dependence of the contact angle at triple junctions of grain boundaries in Al-tricrystals on hydrostatic pressure. We investigated <111> tilt boundaries in the pressure range up to 14 kbar. In particular, for a 40° <111> tilt boundary with 2° twist component the boundary free volume was found to be equal to 5.03×10-11 m3/m2.

Abstract: We introduce a simulation procedure for through-process texture and anisotropy prediction, in particular for AA5182 sheet production from hot rolling through cold rolling and annealing. The FEM package ‘T-Pack’ based on the software LARSTRAN served as a process model. It was combined with physics based microstructure models for deformation texture (GIA), work hardening (3IVM), nucleation texture (ReNuc), and recrystallization texture (StaRT). The terminal sheet texture was used for a FEM simulation of cup drawing. A new concept of interactively updated texture based yield locus predictions was employed. The simulation predictions were compared to experimental data. The procedure can be applied to a wide variety of Aluminum alloys.

Abstract: Activation energies for solute diffusion along dislocations are difficult to measure experimentally. The aim of this work is to provide insight into pipe diffusion with the help of atomistic simulations. The distribution of vacancy formation energy and the activation energy for copper migration are determined in the core of an edge dislocation in aluminum. The Dimer method is used to find activation energies for vacancy migration. The activated region around the dislocation where a very high diffusivity is observed and the activation energy for copper diffusion associated with this region are interpreted with regard to the contribution of the dislocation and the contribution of the alloying.

Abstract: Microstructure and texture evolution of pure copper (99.95%) after Equal-Channel Angular Pressing (ECAP) and subsequent heat treatment were investigated. Initially the material was subjected up to twelve passes with a 90° die angle using route Bc. This resulted in an equivalent strain of 13.8. After deformation the samples were annealed at different temperatures. The deformed and annealed states were characterized by using the crystallographic texture analysis, EBSD measurements and microhardness tests.

Abstract: The texture evolution during Equal-Channel Angular Pressing (ECAP) of an AlMg1Mn0.14 alloy was investigated. The material was subjected up to eight passes with a 90° die angle using route A. This resulted in an equivalent strain of 9.2. The obtained ECAP textures were compared to conventional simple shear textures. In order to investigate the thermal stability of severely deformed material the samples were annealed at several temperatures. The texture evolution during heat treatments was analysed.

Abstract: Texture evolution in pure Mg and Mg alloy AZ31 during deformation and annealing was investigated. The poor low temperature ductility can be attributed to both, insufficient shear systems and unfavorable deformation geometry. Static recrystallization was shown to proceed discontinuously despite little texture change. High temperature deformation was accompanied by dynamic recrystallization with similar texture development as during static recrystallization.