Coexisting Crystal Structures (image)
Caption
A strong alloy made of iron, manganese, cobalt and chrome becomes ductile because it can have two coexisting crystal structures, and one structure can transform into the other. The two crystal structures can be identified by the two different colours in this cross section of the material, which was produced with the aid of electron backscatter diffraction.
Credit
Nature 2016/MPI f. Eisenforschung
Usage Restrictions
Use of images is limited to editorial coverage of scientific topics relating to the activities of the Max Planck Society. Any kind of commercial use (including, in particular, the exploitation of images by means of sale or incorporation in image databases or image catalogues) as well as any promotional use/use for merchandise purposes, disclosure to third parties or granting of related rights to third parties is expressly not permitted.