The mechanical properties of B2 structure
The mechanical properties of B2 structure (CsCl-type structure) intermetallic compounds, such as the transition-metal aluminides, have attracted much attention due to their high strength, stiffness, high melting temperature, low density and good corrosion resistance for elevated temperature engineering applications [1-5]. But their brittleness at room temperature sharply limits their usefulness. In 2003, a large family … Read more