Abnormal Grain Growth in Friction Stir Processed Alloys

Abstract

Abnormal grain growth can be a critical issue during the post-processing heat treatment of friction stir welded or processed aluminum alloys. Various theories have been proposed to elucidate the origin of this behavior. This viewpoint paper addresses the issues with reference to the mechanisms involved and their implications for friction stirred microstructures.

Department(s)

Materials Science and Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Abnormal Grain Growth; Dynamic Recrystallization; Friction Stir Welding/Processing; Aluminum alloys

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1359-6462

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2008 Elsevier, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Mar 2008

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