Influence of the lattice structure on ductility
Each type of lattice structure has a different number of slip systems (possibilities of sliding) and is therefore differently deformable.
Slip system
As explained in the article on Fundamentals of Deformation, a plastic deformation processes in...
Fundamentals of deformation
Deformation of metals is based on the shifting or sliding of atomic blocks. A distinction is made between elastic and plastic deformation.
Introduction
The relatively good deformability of metals (also referred to as...