作者: M. S. Wu , K. Zhou , A. A. Nazarov
DOI: 10.1103/PHYSREVB.76.134105
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摘要: Triple junctions constitute a significant volume fraction of bulk nanocrystalline metals, in which disclinations are typical junction defects. In this study, disclinated tricrystalline nickel nanowire with three [001] tilt grain boundaries intersecting at 120\ifmmode^\circ\else\textdegree\fi{} angles is simulated zero temperature using the embedded atom method. The results show that triple disclination unstable if its strength attains critical value, giving rise to crack. demonstrates size effect. cracking occurs preferentially on boundaries, suggesting some more resistant than others. This also complex crack branching, under an external load may enable material sustain larger deformation before failure. reported findings have important implications development fracture-resistant metals through control boundary structures.