Electromagnetic radiation during plastic deformation under unrestricted quasi-static compression in metals and alloys

Abstract

Abstract Intermittent electromagnetic radiation (EMR) emissions from metals and alloys during deformation under unrestricted quasi-static compression are reported in this paper. The end surface conditions of the compressing platens, whether lubricated or unlubricated, influence the EMR emission characteristics. The EMR emissions under compression show shape anisotropy. The first EMR emission invariably occurs near the yield. The EMR emission characteristics are also influenced by the crystal structure. During axial compression, dead metal zones formed on the top and bottom portions of the specimens possibly generate a climbing motion of edge dislocations in the radially outward mid-regions. During the climbing motion, these edge dislocations form accelerated electric line dipoles and emit electromagnetic radiation. These EMR emissions can be used to evaluate the degree of damage in metallic components under compression.