BRITTLE TO DUCTILE TRANSITION IN SILICON.

The brittle to ductile transition in silicon is studied by four-point bend testing of specimens containing controlled flaws. A characteristic increase in fracture stress is observed at the transition temperature which is directly correlated to the generation and motion of dislocations at the crack t...

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Main Authors: Samuels, J, Roberts, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Inst of Ceramics 1986