Asymmetry in deformation

Amorphous silicon shows abnormal tension–compression asymmetry, with much higher tensile yield strength than compressive yield. This discovery advances our understanding of plasticity in this and other similar amorphous materials.

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Published in:Nature materials 2021-10, Vol.20 (10), p.1305-1306
Main Author: Chrzan, D. C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
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Amorphous materials
Amorphous silicon
Asymmetry
Biomaterials
Chemistry and Materials Science
Compressive strength
Condensed Matter Physics
Deformation
Materials Science
Nanotechnology
Nature
News & Views
news-and-views
Optical and Electronic Materials
Physical properties
Shear stress
Silicon
Symmetry
Tensile strength
Yield strength
Yield stress
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Summary:Amorphous silicon shows abnormal tension–compression asymmetry, with much higher tensile yield strength than compressive yield. This discovery advances our understanding of plasticity in this and other similar amorphous materials.
ISSN:1476-1122
1476-4660
DOI:10.1038/s41563-021-01107-y