To provide some perspective on the dimensions of atomic defects, consider a metal specimen with a dislocation density of 105 mm2 . Suppose that all the dislocations in 1000 mm3 (1 cm3 ) were somehow removed and linked end to end. How far (in miles) would this chain extend? Now suppose that the density is increased to 109 mm2 by cold working. What would be the chain length of dislocations in 1000 mm3 of material?
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Two previously undeformed specimens of the same metal are to be plastically deformed by reducing their cross-sectional areas. One has a circular cross section, and the other is rectangular; during deformation, the circular cross section is to remain circular, and the rectangular is to remain rectangular. Their original and deformed dimensions are as follows: Circular Rectangular (diameter, mm) (mm) Original dimensions 18.0 20 50 Deformed dimensions 15.9 13.7 55.1 Which of these specimens will be the hardest after plastic deformation, and why?
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The first step in solving 7 problem number 30 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: Two previously undeformed specimens of the same metal are to be plastically deformed by reducing their cross-sectional areas. One has a circular cross section, and the other is rectangular; during deformation, the circular cross section is to remain circular, and the rectangular is to remain rectangular. Their original and deformed dimensions are as follows: Circular Rectangular (diameter, mm) (mm) Original dimensions 18.0 20 50 Deformed dimensions 15.9 13.7 55.1 Which of these specimens will be the hardest after plastic deformation, and why?
From the textbook chapter Dislocations and Strengthening Mechanisms you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.
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