Papers by Author: Yu.R. Kolobov

Abstract: The effect of equal-channel angular pressing (ECAP) on the structure-phase state and superplasticity development was investigated using the 1421 Al-Mg-Li alloy. The physical reasons for the displacement of the temperature range of superplasticity to lower temperatures after ECAP by comparison with the initial state are considered. Possible reasons are discussed for the decrease in the activation energy of true grain boundary sliding in the alloy produced using ECAP by comparison with the initial condition.

Abstract: The experimental and theoretical investigations of grain boundary diffusion processes have been performed using metals and alloys in nanostructured state produced by severe plastic deformation and the respective polycrystalline counterparts. The main features of diffusioncontrolled mechanisms of plastic deformation observed by the creep of nanostructured metals are considered. The use of severe plastic deformation treatment and of the effect of activation of diffusion-controlled processes for enhancing the properties of nanostructured steels and alloys designed for engineering and medical applications (nanostructured titanium-bioactive coating composite included) is described and examples are offered.