Journal of the American Ceramic Society, Vol.87, No.6, 1149-1152, 2004
Climb-dissociated dislocations in monazite at low temperature
Three types of climb-dissociated partial dislocations were observed by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy in monazite (LaPO4) that was indented at room temperature. Two types were found on twin boundaries, and a third in the lattice. Formation mechanisms are discussed. Glide of climb-dissociated partial dislocations that is allowed by stacking fault migration is considered.