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The energy of the γ-iron grain boundary was determined to be 850 ergs per cm2 at 1105°C. The α/α and the α/γ boundaries possess somewhat less energy. The microstructures of several iron alloys are discussed in terms of the interfacial energy relationships.
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Discussion of this paper, TP 3029E, may be sent (2 copies) to AIME by May 1, 1951. Manuscript, Oct. 9, 1950; revision, Jan. 12 1951. St. Louis Meeting, February 1951.
This paper represents part of a thesis by the author submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy to the University of Chicago.
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Van Vlack, L.H. Intergranular Energy of Iron and Some Iron Alloys. JOM 3, 251–259 (1951). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03397307
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