Smaller is stronger” is well known in micromechanics, but the properties far from the quasi-static regime and the nominal temperatures remain unexplored. This research will bridge this gap on how materials behave under the extreme conditions of strain rate and temperature, to enhance fundamental understanding of their deformation mechanisms. The mechanical behavior of metals with different crystal topologies, i.e. FCC, BCC and HCP and alloy systems, will be investigated in a statistically relevant manner using dewetted microparticles as the test-beds.
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