Abstract
Small angle neutron scattering on CuCo alloys containing 0.5 and 0.8 at.% Co gives evidence for precursor stages of decomposition prior to the α-phase precipitation, characterized as compositional fluctuations, small in amplitude but large in size as compared to the subsequently forming α-precipitates. The fluctuations obviously give rise to a nucleation rate significantly higher than predicted by classical nucleation theory.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 65-67 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Physica B: Condensed Matter |
Volume | 156-157 |
Issue number | C |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1989 |
Externally published | Yes |