A large strain rate effect in thin free-standing Al films

E. Ben-David, T. Tepper-Faran, Daniel Rittel, Doron Shilo

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Abstract

We present tensile tests of thin aluminum films under quasi-static, medium and high strain rates. A large strain rate effect is revealed, as the ultimate tensile strength increases by more than 400% compared to quasi-static tests. An analysis of the kinetic relation for plastic flow shows that all commonly used kinetic laws cannot explain our results. Instead, we suggest an newly elaborated kinetic law that is in good agreement with the results over the entire range of strain rates.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6-9
Number of pages4
JournalScripta Materialia
Volume90
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014

Keywords

  • High strain rate
  • MEMS
  • Mechanical properties
  • Tension tests
  • Thin films

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metals and Alloys
  • General Materials Science

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