Deformation Mechanisms, Texture, and Anisotropy in Zirconium and Zircaloy

Description STP 966 has been written for students and practicing engineers who wish to extend their knowledge of the effects of deformation mechanisms on both texture formation and mechanical anistrophy. Following a general review of the deformation mechanism in hexagonal close packed metals, the examples of zirconium and Zircaloy are used to illustrate the interactions involved.