TY - JOUR N2 - This paper presents the results obtained from the structural re.nement of selected metals and alloys produced by severe plasticdeformation processes. Large levels of deformations were produced using four methods, which di.ered in the character and dynamics of the loading, as well as in the intensity and homogeneity oft he plastic strain .eld. Qualitative and quantitative studies of the re.ned microstructure were carried out using stereological and computer image analytical methods. Microhardness and selected mechanical properties, such as strength and yield point, were also determined. L1 - http://www.journals.pan.pl/Content/111834/PDF-MASTER/(52-4)301.pdf L2 - http://www.journals.pan.pl/Content/111834 PY - 2004 IS - No 4 EP - 311 KW - Severe plastic deformation KW - nanometals KW - multi-scale structure A1 - Kurzydłowski, K.J. VL - vol. 52 DA - 2004 T1 - Microstructural refinement and properties of metals processed by severe plastic deformation SP - 301 UR - http://www.journals.pan.pl/dlibra/publication/edition/111834 T2 - Bulletin of the Polish Academy of Sciences Technical Sciences ER -