Effects of Strain Rate and Texture on the Tensile Behavior of Pre-strained NiCr Microwires

Abstract

The stress–strain behavior and strain rate sensitivity of pre-strained Ni₈₀Cr₂₀ (Ni₂₀Cr) were studied at strain rates from 4.8×10^–4 s^–1 to 1.1×10^–1 s^–1. Specimens were prepared through cold drawing with abnormal plastic deformation. The texture of the specimen was characterized using electron backscatter diffraction. Results revealed that the ultimate tensile strength and ductility of the pre-strained Ni₂₀Cr microwires simultaneously increased with increasing strain rate. Twinning-induced negative strain rate sensitivity was discovered. Positive strain rate sensitivity was present in fracture flow stress, whereas negative strain rate sensitivity was detected in flow stress values of σ _0.5% and σ _1%. Tensile test of the pre-strained Ni20Cr showed that twinning deformation predominated, whereas dislocation slip deformation dominated when twinning deformation reached saturation. The trends observed in the fractions of 2°-5°, 5°-15°, and 15°-180° grain boundaries confirmed that twinning deformation dominated the first stage.

Keywords

tensile behavior / strain rate sensitivity / Ni20Cr / microstructure characterization / microwire

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