X-ray evaluation of dislocation density in ODS-Eurofer steel

Abstract The dislocation density of ferritic–martensitic oxide dispersion strengthened ODS-Eurofer steel was evaluated by using the modified Williamson–Hall method (peak broadening analysis). Measurements were performed in several metallurgical conditions (ferritic and martensitic structures). The monochromatic X-ray radiation was provided by a synchrotron source. The results match qualitatively with those provided by Vickers microhardness measurements and metallographic inspection using transmission electron microscopy.

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