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Zhang, X. F.; Lu, W.J. and Qin, R. S.
(2015).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09500839.2015.1013516
Abstract
Oriented sulphides parallel to the electric current direction have been experimentally observed when a pulsed electric current is passed through medium carbon steels with MnS inclusions. Two different configurations of sulphides occur after the application of the electric current: namely, oriented elongated ellipsoidal particles and oriented chain-like particles composed of two or three small spherical sulphides. Theoretical analysis indicates that this phenomenon is associated with minimization of the electrical resistance of the material.