Numéro
J. Phys. Colloques
Volume 48, Numéro C3, Septembre 1987
4th International Aluminium Lithium Conference
Page(s) C3-489 - C3-495
DOI https://doi.org/10.1051/jphyscol:1987356
4th International Aluminium Lithium Conference

J. Phys. Colloques 48 (1987) C3-489-C3-495

DOI: 10.1051/jphyscol:1987356

A TEM STUDY OF ICOSAHEDRAL AND NEAR ICOSAHEDRAL PHASES IN 8090 ALLOY

G. LAPASSET et A. LOISEAU

ONERA, B.P. 72, F-92322 Châtillon Cedex, France


Abstract
An icosahedral phase (i-phase) and a crystalline tetragonal phase (c-phase), which are formed during annealing of 8090 alloy, exhibit interesting properties : both phases obey definite orientation relationships with Al matrix. Moreover, as shown by a systematic study of c-phase electron diffraction patterns, the motif of this phase appears to be near icosahedral. The c-phase can thus be considered as an approximate structure of the icosahedral phase.