Structure and Properties of Zn-Ti0.2-Cu0.15 Single Crystal Containing Eutectic Precipitates

Abstract

Abstract Some structure observations for the Zn-Ti0.2-Cu0.15 single crystal obtained by the Bridgman method are presented. The structure contains (Zn) - phase with inclusions of Zn16Ti inter-metallic compound. The Zn16Ti intermetallic compound is localized within the eutectic precipitates. A morphology of the Zn16Ti compound varies according to the solidification condition imposed during the single crystal growth. The block, great size particles are a characteristic element for the alloy which composition is situated nearly the eutectic point in the phase diagram. These particles were not observed previously in the hypoeutectic Zn-Ti alloys. Mechanical properties of the obtained single crystals are also investigated. Critical resolved shear stress (CRSS) during deformation in a basal slip system (0001)<11-20>is determined. The changes of the CRSS for the Zn-Ti0.2-Cu0.15 single crystals within the range of temperatures from 200K to 370K are presented. The obtained data are compared with previously investigated results for the (Zn) single crystals containing lower (hypoeutectic) titanium addition