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. 2013 Apr 23;4:1742. doi: 10.1038/ncomms2768

Figure 4. Simulated deformation structure and shear strain in a brittle-like Au NW over the yielding process.

Figure 4

The Au NW contains UDTs with λ=1.4 nm and {111} surface microfacets. (a,b) Homogenous nucleation, 5.2% strain. (c,d) Plastic shear localization and de-twinning, 5.6% tensile strain. (e,f) Fracture above 5.75% strain.