Texture and microstructure of high purity tantalum

The texture and microstructure of rolled and annealed pure Ta was investigated by means of quantitative texture analysis and metallography. The rolling textures were discussed using simulations according to Relaxed Constraints Taylor Theory. The annealed samples revealed recovery and continuous recrystallization for weak rolling degrees and low annealing temperatures and discontinuous recrystallization for high deformations and high annealing temperatures