Modeling of abnormal grain growth in textured materials

Abstract

The effect of initial texture on the occurrence of abnormal grain growth (AGG) was modeled via a 3D Monte-Carlo approach. A diagram of texture characteristics which give rise to AGG was derived. AGG was associated with periods of linear growth behaviour of the largest grain within the microstructure. © 2004 Published by Elsevier Ltd. on behalf of Acta Materialia Inc.