@misc{hua_composite_structure_2017, 
author={Hua, K., Zhang, Y., Kou, H., Li, J., Gan, W., Fundenberger, J., Esling, C.},
title={Composite structure of α phase in metastable β Ti alloys induced by lattice strain during β to α phase transformation},
year={2017},
howpublished = {journal article},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actamat.2017.04.051},
abstract = {The β to α phase transformation of Ti alloys progresses in a displacive-diffusive mixed-mode. The associated transformation strain has important influence on the resultant microstructure. In this work, the microstructural features of α precipitates in a metastable β Ti alloy, Ti-7333, were thoroughly investigated. Special attention was paid to the intragranular α for the advantage of a stress-free transformation environment. Results show that the constituents of each α precipitate is not single. Two kinds of nano-sized α domains exist. One is situated on the broad face of the major α precipitate (named interface α), and the other goes through the major α (termed penetrating α). The interface α is related with the β matrix by the Burgers orientation relationship (BOR) and with the major α by a 60°/ rotation. The nucleation of such α particles is induced by the largest shear strain generated by the formation of the major α. They act as stress-associated sympathetic nuclei of the neighboring α precipitates and eventually contribute to the formation of the triangular α cluster. The penetrating α does not obey the BOR with the β matrix but is related with the major α by a 60° rotation around another axis. The nucleation of such α is induced by the largest normal strain generated by the formation of the main α plate. This work provides comprehensive information on the displacive characters of the β to α transformation and their impact on the microstructure of metastable β Ti alloys.},
note = {Online available at: \url{https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actamat.2017.04.051} (DOI). Hua, K.; Zhang, Y.; Kou, H.; Li, J.; Gan, W.; Fundenberger, J.; Esling, C.: Composite structure of α phase in metastable β Ti alloys induced by lattice strain during β to α phase transformation. Acta Materialia. 2017. vol. 132, 307-326. DOI: 10.1016/j.actamat.2017.04.051}}