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Using the Hall–Petch equation y = 0 + ky d-1/2 with 0 = 70 MPa and ky = 0.74 MPa · sqrt(m), what is the yield strength for a grain diameter of 0.025 mm?

  1. 218.0 MPa
  2. 99.6 MPa
  3. 74.68 MPa
  4. 148.0 MPa

Answer

A. 218.0 MPa

Solution

y = 70 + 0.74/ 2.5 × 10-5 = 70 + 148.0 = 218.0 MPa.

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