The Pt₈V ordering transformation in Pt 11 at. % V

The Pt₈V ordering transformation in Pt 11 qt.% V alloys has been studied. The study included determining the thermodynamic stability of Pt₈V, the kinetics of Pt₈V ordering transformation and the strengthening due to the presence of the ordered phase. Transmission electron microscopy, using election diffraction and dark and bright field imaging, and X-ray diffraction were used for structural characterisation. Electrical resistivty was used to investigate the kinetics of Pt₈V ordered phase. Microhardness measurements were used to investigate the Pt₈V ordered phase and its effects on hardness.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Centre for Materials Engineering

Year dc:date.issued

2006

Author dc:creator

• Nxumalo, Silethelwe

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Lang, C I

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/4958

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/4958