Strength, transformation toughening and fracture dynamics of rocksalt-structure Ti1-xAlxN (0 <= x <= 0.75) alloys

D. G. Sangiovanni, F. Tasnadi, L. J. S. Johnson +2

Ab initio-calculated ideal strength and toughness describe the upper limits for mechanical properties attainable in real systems and can, therefore, be used in selection criteria f…