High strain rate behaviour of nano-quasicrystalline Al93Fe3Cr2Ti2 alloy and composites

We demonstrate the outstanding dynamic strength of nano-quasicrystalline Al93Fe3Cr2Ti2 at.% alloy and composites. Unlike most crystalline Al alloys, this alloy exhibits substantial strain rate sensitivity and retains ductility at high strain rates. This opens new pathways for use in safety-critical...

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Main Authors: Pedrazzini, S, Galano, M, Audebert, F, Siegkas, P, Gerlach, R, Tagarielli, V, Smith, G
Formato: Journal article
Idioma:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2019
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Summary:We demonstrate the outstanding dynamic strength of nano-quasicrystalline Al93Fe3Cr2Ti2 at.% alloy and composites. Unlike most crystalline Al alloys, this alloy exhibits substantial strain rate sensitivity and retains ductility at high strain rates. This opens new pathways for use in safety-critical materials requiring impact resistance.