Modelling Time-Dependent Nucleation of Recrystallization in Aluminium Alloys

Abstract:

The basic equations and mathematical framework of a mean-field model for recovery and recrystallization, the latter based on the Johnson-Mehl-Avrami-Kolmogorov (JMAK) approach, capable of handling time-dependent nucleation of recrystallization, is presented. Different approaches to account for time-dependent nucleation are discussed. A physically-based nucleation model where “nucleation” of recrystallization is brought about by “abnormal” subgrain growth seems most appealing, in terms of realism and mathematical convenience. Its implementation and effects on the recrystallization behavior are demonstrated through an example of back-annealing after cold deformation of a generic aluminium alloy case

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 753)
• Pages: 147-152
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.753.147
• Online since: March 2013
• Authors: Knut Marthinsen, Jesper Friis, Olaf Engler
• Keywords: Modeling, Recrystallization, Time-Dependent Nucleation

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