The Study of the Structural, Morphological, and Mechanical Characteristics of the Laser-Irradiated Aluminium Targets
Aluminium samples are irradiated using a continuous-wave diode laser in a laboratory environment to study the effect on its surface, structural, and mechanical properties. The exposed samples are investigated by scanning electron microscopy and x-ray diffractometer for the surface and structural mor...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Kaunas University of Technology
2021-08-01
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| Series: | Medžiagotyra |
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| Online Access: | https://matsc.ktu.lt/index.php/MatSc/article/view/27542 |
| Summary: | Aluminium samples are irradiated using a continuous-wave diode laser in a laboratory environment to study the effect on its surface, structural, and mechanical properties. The exposed samples are investigated by scanning electron microscopy and x-ray diffractometer for the surface and structural morphology, respectively. The scanning electron microscopic analysis unveils the realization of micrometer grain size, exfoliational sputtering, and crater production. The diffractometric x-ray analysis reveals the grain size, d-spacing, and dislocation line density of the targeted samples. The hardness of the samples as a function of exposure time is investigated using the micro Vickers hardness tester to perceive the mechanical properties. An increase in micro-hardness is observed with the increase in the exposure time. |
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| ISSN: | 1392-1320 2029-7289 |