Changes in the Defect Structure of the Pd–5.3 at % In–0.5 at % Ru Alloy Subjected to Electrolytic Hydrogenation and Prolonged Relaxation

Abstract

Variations in the reduced integral intensities of diffraction maxima in X-ray diffraction patterns taken for the Pd–5.3 at % In–0.5 at % Ru alloy foil, which was subjected to electrolytic saturation with hydrogen and subsequent prolonged relaxation at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, have been analyzed. The degree of texture of the sample has been found to decrease substantially, and first-class defects in the alloy matrix dominate.