CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC TEXTURE

The main topics of quantitative texture analysis are presented: (a) Wh at is texture, how it is characterized and represented? (b) The measur ement methods: global (X-rays and neutrons-measured poles figures) and local (Orientacional image Microscopy). (c) Bunge's mathematical trea tment (generalized spherical harmonics) and the ghosts' problems. The relationship between texture, materials and processes is analyzed. The recrystallization of a FeNi 50% alloy is discussed. The relationship between texture and polycrystal anisotropic properties is presented an d exemplified it with a magnetization-energy case.