Identifying slip systems around indentations in FCC metals

• DOI: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2003.08.021
• Publication Date: 2003-09-16T21:06:34Z
• Authors: K.A. Nibur; D.F. Bahr
• Keywords: Slip line field

Abstract Atomic force and orientation imaging microscopy can be used to identify slip planes responsible for slip step formation around indentations in FCC polycrystalline engineering alloys. The character of the slip steps provides insight into the material’s slip mode and the step patterns can be used to study dislocation reactions.