Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction

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Chapter 4 - Imperfections in Solids - Questions and Problems - Page 137: 4.43b

Answer

Mechanical twins are produced as a result of mechanical deformation and generally occur in BCC and HCP metals. Annealing twins are formed during annealing heat treatments and most often in FCC metals.

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Mechanical twins are produced as a result of mechanical deformation and generally occur in BCC and HCP metals. Annealing twins are formed during annealing heat treatments and most often in FCC metals.
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