The morphology of lath martensite: a new perspective

The morphology of lath martensite: a new perspective

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A mathematical framework is proposed to predict the features of the (5 5 7) lath transformation in low-carbon steels based on energy minimisation.This theory Broomestyle generates a one-parameter family of possible habit plane normals and a selection mechanism then identifies the (5 5 7) normals as those arising from a deformation with small atomic movement and maximal compatibility.While the calculations bear some resemblance to those of double shear theories, the Contact Lens Solution assumptions and conclusions are different.

Interestingly, the predicted microstructure morphology resembles that of plate martensite, in the sense that a type of twinning mechanism is involved.