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Dislocations

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May 1, 2024 3 minute read
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Dislocations are line defects in the crystal structure of a material. They occur when atoms are displaced from their regular positions, creating a disruption in the lattice. Dislocations can be either straight or curved and can run through a crystal in various directions.

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There are two main types of dislocations:

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Physics Of Creep And Creep-Resistant Alloys
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Provides a comprehensive overview of dislocations in solids, covering their formation, properties, and effects on the mechanical behavior of materials. It is written by F. R. N. Nabarro, a leading expert in the field.
Physics Of Creep And Creep-Resistant Alloys
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Dislocations in Crystals
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Provides a comprehensive overview of the theory of dislocations in crystals. It is written by W. T. Read, a leading expert in the field.
Dislocations In Crystals
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Dislocations
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Provides a comprehensive overview of dislocations in solids, covering their formation, properties, and effects on the mechanical behavior of materials. It is written by J. Friedel, a leading expert in the field.
Dislocations: International Series of Monographs on...
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The Coming of Materials Science
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Provides a comprehensive overview of dislocations in ceramics, covering their formation, properties, and effects on the mechanical behavior of materials. It is written by R. W. Cahn, a leading expert in the field.
The Coming of Materials Science, Volume 5 (Pergamon...
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