A transmission and high-resolution electron microscope study of cozonally twinned growth of eutectic silicon in unmodified Al-Si alloys

M. Shamsuzzoha, L. M. Hogan, David Smith, P. A. Deymier

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    Abstract

    The crystallography of the silicon phase in unmodified Al-Si eutectic alloys has been studied by conventional and high-resolution electron microscopy. Examination of the flake morphology eutectic silicon, at two mutually perpendicular 〈110〉 zone axes, revealed internal twin traces at only one 〈110〉 zone axis, parallel to the flake surface. Internal twins in the silicon phase appear to develop as a result of purely two-dimensional crystal growth on pre-existing silicon nuclei containing a group of parallel twins. The twins grow along coplanar 〈112〉 directions by the twin plane re-entrant edge (TPRE) mechanism. Stacking faults and twins present in the high-resolution images of eutectic silicon are consistent with TPRE growth originating at the silicon nuclei containing parallel twins.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Pages (from-to)635-643
    Number of pages9
    JournalJournal of Crystal Growth
    Volume112
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    StatePublished - Jul 1991

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Condensed Matter Physics
    • Inorganic Chemistry
    • Materials Chemistry

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