Plastic anisotropy in pearlite: A molecular dynamics study with insights from the periodic bicrystal model
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Cold-drawn pearlite wire is widely used in industry due to its exceptional high strength. Understanding the deformation mechanisms during the cold-drawing process of pearlite, particularly the deformation and decomposition of cementite, is of great significance. In this study, a bicrystal model tailored to lamellar structures is developed to calculate the elastic properties and stress concentration of pearlite. By analyzing slip activation in both ferrite and cementite, along with the yield strength, we reveal the significant influence of loading direction on pearlite deformability. Notably, the yield strength varies from 9.5 GPa to 17.0 GPa. Under specific loading conditions, plastic deformation is observed to initiate in cementite, challenging the conventional assumption that slip bands always originate in ferrite. Furthermore, factors that influence the plastic deformation of pearlite are discussed. A successive strengthening mechanism is proposed to explain the excellent deformability and high strength of pearlite after extensive deformation. This work introduces a novel method for directional loading of lamellar structures. The surprising finding that plastic deformation, without fracture, can initiate in cementite, might offer directions for developing other structural materials with extreme tensile strength and deformability.
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OpenAlex topics: High-pressure geophysics and materials · Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Steels · Microstructure and mechanical properties
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