Lecture

Plasticity: Mechanisms of Metals and Polymers

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This lecture introduces the concept of hardness in materials, focusing on the plasticity mechanisms of metals and polymers. Topics include dislocations, solid solution hardening, grain boundaries, and work hardening. The instructor explains how to increase material resistance by blocking dislocations and the different deformation behaviors of metals and polymers.

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