Microstructural and crystallographic aspects of recrystallization. Proceedings

Recrystallization was the topic of the Risø Symposia held in 1980 and in 1986. Major progress has been made since then, particularly in the understanding and quantification of the basic mechanisms. The progress has taken place both by the development of novel experimental techniques and by the introduction of new approaches in modelling.

This new knowledge is finding increasing use in industrial development driven by a demand for economical processes and product quality. This symposium and the Proceedings address the recent advances with emphasis on the microstructural and crystallographic aspects of recrystallization. The theme of the symposium is covered by 14 invited reviews and 54 contributed papers addressing many fundamental problems related to the characteristics of deformation microstructures, to recovery processes and to nucleation and growth during recrystallization.

The selection of materials for these studies has covered a wide range from single crystals to complex multiphase and particle containing materials, including composites and intermetallic compounds. The improved understanding of the recrystallization mechanisms has been used in models to predict recrystallization kinetics, textures and microstructures.

It is also demonstrated that such models form a useful basis for industrial modelling. (au).