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Exploring Solute Segregation in Sputtered W-10 at.% M (M= Ti, Ag, and Ta): Experimental Insights and Atomistic Modeling

Research Abstract

In the literature, many studies have reported Ti, Ag, and Ta significantly improve the thermal stability of nanocrystalline NC-W for high-temperature applications. However, their segregation behavior and impact on the mechanical properties of NC-W remain poorly understood. This study investigates the segregation behavior and its effects on the mechanical properties of W-M binary alloys (where M represents Ti, Ag, or Ta). Advanced transmission electron microscopy techniques and atomistic modeling are utilized for a comprehensive analysis. After high-temperature annealing, distinct behaviors are observed for each alloying element. Ti and Ag exhibit heterogeneous segregation in NC-W, resulting in solute-depleted/enriched grain boundaries (GBs). Conversely, Ta atoms form a solid solution without forming clusters. Hybrid Monte Carlo (MC)/molecular dynamics (MD) simulations support and elucidate these …

Research Authors
AT AlMotasem, N Daghbouj, T Huminiuc, J Vesely, M Karlik, M Callisti, X Zhang, T Polcar
Research Date
Research Department
Research Journal
Materialia
Research Pages
102346
Research Publisher
Elsevier
Research Vol
39
Research Website
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589152925000134
Research Year
2025