Texture evolution in an electrodeposited nanocrystalline Ni–Fe alloy during growth-plane rolling and cross-section rolling

Texture evolution in an electrodeposited nanocrystalline Ni–Fe alloy upon cold-rolling has been investigated by X-ray diffraction. In particular, the cold-rolling was performed on the growth plane (the normal direction of which is parallel to the growth direction) and the cross-section (the transverse direction of which is parallel to the growth direction) of the electrodeposits. Substantial grain growth and distinct texture evolution during growth-plane rolling and cross-section rolling were detected in the electrodeposited nanocrystalline alloy, and the corresponding mechanisms are discussed in this paper.