Materials Engineering Unit I: Crystal Imperfection

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What is the term used to describe irregularities in the arrangement of particles in solids?

Crystal Lattice

Crystal Structure

Crystal Defect (correct)

Crystal Perfection

Which type of defect occurs when lattice sites in a crystal are left vacant?

Vacancy Defect (correct)

Frenkel Defect

Schottky Defect

Interstitial Defect

Which type of defect involves an atom occupying an interstitial position within the lattice structure?

Vacancy Defect

Substitutional Defect

Interstitial Defect (correct)

Frenkel Defect

What effect do imperfections in solids generally have on the material?

Influence mechanical, electrical, and optical behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of point defect?

Grain Boundary Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of interstitial defects?

They can involve foreign atoms occupying interstitial positions. Signup and view all the answers

How do vacancy defects typically affect the density of a substance?

Decrease the density of the substance Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a 3-D defect in crystalline solids?

Grain Boundary Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason that surface atoms have a higher energy state than interior atoms?

They experience lower coordination compared to interior atoms. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for the change in lattice spacing that materials undergo to minimize surface energy?

Relaxation Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes low angle grain boundaries from high angle grain boundaries?

The degree of misorientation between grains. Signup and view all the answers

How are tilt and twist boundaries characterized?

By the alignment of edge and screw dislocations, respectively. Signup and view all the answers

What specifically defines twin boundaries?

Mirror lattice symmetry between two grain boundaries. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of twins form during the recrystallization process in metals with FCC structures?

Annealing twins Signup and view all the answers

Why are grain boundaries considered chemically more reactive?

They exhibit increased grain boundary energy. Signup and view all the answers

What is the orientation of the Burgers vector in a screw dislocation?

Parallel to the dislocation line Signup and view all the answers

What role do cohesive forces play in polycrystalline materials with grain boundaries?

They maintain the material's strength despite disorientation. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of stress fields are present in screw dislocations?

Only shear stress fields Signup and view all the answers

Which mechanism is responsible for the movement of screw dislocations?

Only glide motion Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following types of dislocations is the lattice disturbance confined to two separate planes?

Screw dislocation Signup and view all the answers

How does a screw dislocation typically resemble in its slip pattern?

A screw thread Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about edge dislocations is true?

Edge dislocations can occur due to both climb and glide motion. Signup and view all the answers

What can be said about the edge dislocation types?

There are types such as positive and negative Signup and view all the answers

What are interfacial defects characterized by?

Two-dimensional imperfections with varying structures Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of interstitial defects on the density of a substance?

They increase the density of the substance. Signup and view all the answers

In which material can substitutional defects commonly be found?

Brass Signup and view all the answers

What occurs in a substitutional defect?

A foreign atom replaces an original atom in the lattice. Signup and view all the answers

What effect does a smaller foreign atom have on neighboring atoms in substitutional defects?

It causes them to experience tensile stress. Signup and view all the answers

Which process can lead to the introduction of substitutional defects?

Heat treatment Signup and view all the answers

What happens to neighboring atoms if the foreign atom in a substitutional defect is larger than the original atom?

They remain in compressive stress. Signup and view all the answers

What type of defect is a Schottky defect?

Point defect in ionic crystals Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of tilt boundaries in crystals?

A regular array of edge dislocations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of phase boundaries in multiphase materials?

They influence the mechanical characteristics of different phases. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about interstitial defects is true?

They can enhance mechanical properties when controlled. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes annealing twins compared to mechanical twins?

Annealing twins are broader and have straighter sides. Signup and view all the answers

How can stacking faults in FCC crystals also be considered?

As microscopic twins. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of stacking fault includes thin HCP regions in FCC crystals?

Intrinsic stacking fault Signup and view all the answers

What is one purpose of dispersion hardening?

To serve as obstacles to the movement of dislocations. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a bulk or volume defect?

Edge dislocations Signup and view all the answers

What role do pores play in the mechanical behavior of materials?

They act as stress concentration sites. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Crystal Imperfections

Crystal defects refer to irregularities in the arrangement of constituent particles in solids, impacting their mechanical, electrical, and optical properties.
Defects can arise from deformation, rapid cooling, or high-energy radiation and are categorized by dimensional geometry:
- 0-D (point defects)
- 1-D (line defects or dislocations)
- 2-D (external surface defects)
- 3-D (grain boundaries, crystal twins, stacking faults, etc.)

0-D Point Defects

Vacancy Defects: Occur when atomic sites are unoccupied, leading to decreased density as atoms are missing.
Interstitial Defects: Formed when atoms occupy interstitial sites (spaces between the regular lattice). Can be self-interstitial (same atom) or interstitial (foreign atom), increasing density but distorting surrounding atoms.
Substitutional Defects: Arise when a foreign atom replaces an original atom in the lattice and can cause tensile or compressive stresses depending on the size comparison.
Schottky Defects: Found in ionic crystals, featuring a helical path around dislocations, and involve the absence of pairs of oppositely charged ions.

1-D Line Defects

Edge Dislocations: Result from the addition of an extra row of atoms, causing region disturbance and stress fields (tensile, compressive).
Screw Dislocations: Allow crystal growth through the introduction of additional unit cells; the motion occurs perpendicular to the dislocation line.

2-D Surface/Interfacial Defects

External Surfaces: Atoms at the surfaces have fewer neighbors, leading to higher energy states and surface energies. Materials aim to minimize total surface area, causing relaxation or reconstruction.
Grain Boundaries: Form between different crystalline grains, influencing reactivity and strength. They can be categorized as low-angle (slight misalignment) or high-angle (larger misalignment).
Twin Boundaries: Characterized by mirror symmetry; they can form during recrystallization (annealing twins) or under stress (deformation twins) and affect the crystal structure.

3-D Volume Defects

Include pores, cracks, and foreign inclusions introduced during processing. They can be stress concentrators, negatively impacting mechanical behavior.
Dispersion hardening involves adding foreign particles purposefully to strengthen materials by obstructing dislocation movement.

Stacking Faults

Perturbations in stacking sequences of atomic planes, particularly in FCC and HCP crystals, lead to stacking faults, which can manifest as twin-like structures at a submicroscopic level.

Phase Boundaries

Present in multiphase materials, these boundaries delineate between differing phases, each contributing distinct physical or chemical characteristics that influence mechanical properties.

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