Abstract
Abstract A model for dislocation loop formation under irradiation in a face-centered cubic (fcc) A-B alloy is presented. Besides reactions, such as defect production by irradiation, mutual recombination of an interstitial and a vacancy, dislocation loop nucleation, and their growth, conversion among the three types of interstitial dumbbells composed of A- and B-atoms is newly introduced in the formulation, considering the configurations and movements of the dumbbells. The present model is confirmed to give similar loop nucleation behavior to that derived by the conventional model in the case of a dilute alloy. Sample calculations are performed for a concentrated alloy, varying the strength of the binding between A- and B-atoms. Conversion among interstitial dumbbells is demonstrated to play an important role in the loop nucleation process. The atom that dominates loop nucleation varies with the binding of A- and B-atoms. As a result, kinetics of loop nucleation also differ.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
