Diagrams showing the recrystallization process, where equiaxed grains form to eliminate directional effects and enhance uniformity; (d) TEM images revealing the nanoscale interactions between ...

Ice recrystallization affects the quality and functional properties of anything stored in a freezer for an extended period, such as the vanilla ice cream in the image. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!

Heat treatment is used to counter these effects. By heating the steel wire to 650 C, the process of recrystallization occurs under the influence of the strain fiends produced during deformation. Small ...