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The Propagation of Cracks by Diffusion

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Fracture Mechanics of Ceramics

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In the recent literature in various fields of research, an interest has developed in several aspects of mass transport to the tips of Griffith-type cracks by diffusional processes. This phenomenon is, for example, of importance to creep rupture behaviour where fracture may result from the growth of grain boundary cracks by diffusion of vacancies to the crack tip. Similar growth processes can also be responsible for static fatigue observed in many ceramic materials. Diffusion of chemically active species to crack tips can also control stress corrosion cracking.

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  1. Whiteshell Nuclear Research Establishment, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, Pinawa, Manitoba, Canada

    R. Dutton

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  1. Department of Materials Science, Ceramics Science Section, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA

    R. C. Bradt

  2. Ceramics Research Laboratory, Materials Research Center, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA

    D. P. H. Hasselman

  3. Research and Development Center, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

    F. F. Lange

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Dutton, R. (1974). The Propagation of Cracks by Diffusion. In: Bradt, R.C., Hasselman, D.P.H., Lange, F.F. (eds) Fracture Mechanics of Ceramics. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-7014-1_13

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