Ductility and strengthening in crystalline solids
Constructional materials: Metals and alloys. Ceramics. Polymers. Non-crystalline solids.
Edge dislocation
Screw dislocation Mixed dislocation
The motion of an edge dislocation
The motion of dislocation is similar to the moving of a caterpillar
Formation of a step on the crystal surface
Deformation of a single crystal Slip lines on the copper surface Deformation of polycrystalline specimen
The wrought rose The rose is made of steel
Strengthening Techniques: strengthening by grain size reduction solid solution strengthening strain hardening precipitation strengthening