High temperature mechanical properties and microstructure of die forged Al-5.87Zn-2.07Mg-2.42Cu alloy

The high temperature mechanical properties(250 ℃) and microstructure of a die-forged Al-5.87 Zn-2.07 Mg-2.42 Cu alloy after T6 heat treatment were investigated. High temperature tensile tests show that as the temperature increases from room temperature to 250 ℃, the ultimate tensile strength of the alloy decreases from 638 to 304 MPa, and the elongation rises from 13.6% to 20.4%. Transmission electron microscopy(TEM) and electron backscattered diffraction(EBSD) were applied for microstructure characterization, which indicates that the increase of tensile temperature can lead to the coarsening of precipitates, drop of dislocation density, and increase of dynamic recovery. After tensile testing at 250 ℃, a sub-grain structure composed of a high fraction of small-angle grain boundary is formed.

High temperature mechanical properties of low carbon silicon-bearing steel by twin-roll strip casting

The tensile equipment of the advanced confocal scanning laser microscope （CSLM） was used to research the high temperature mechanical properties of low carbon silicon-bearing steel by twin-roll strip casting. The results show that, at the strain rate of 0. 000 5 s ^-1, the strip clearly shows signs of brittleness at around 600 ℃ and its plasticity falls considerably between 750 ℃ and 600 ℃. This is because during the transformation from austenite to ferrite, the low strength ferrite at the austenite grain boundaries greatly reduces the steel＇ s high temperature plasticity. The subsequent strip coiling process should be controlled at less than the brittle temperature of approximately 600 ℃, so cracks at the coiling stage can be prevented.

Effects of strain rates on mechanical properties of limestone under high temperature

The experimental tests for limestone specimens at 700 °C in uniaxial compression were carried out to inves- tigate the mechanical effects of loading rates on limestone by using a MTS810 rock mechanics servo- controlled testing system considering the loading rate as a variable. The mechanical properties of limestone such as the stress-strain curve, variable characteristics of peak strength and the modulus of elasticity of limestone were studied under the strain rates ranging from 1.1 10à5 to 1.1 10à1 sà1. (1) Sharp decreases were shown for the peak strength and elastic modulus of limestone from 1.1 10à5 to 1.1 10à4 sà1 at 700 °C as well as a downward trend was shown from 1.1 10à4 to 1.1 10à1 sà1 with the rise of the strain rate. (2) The peak strain increased from 1.1 10à5 to 1.1 10à4 sà1, however, there was no obvious changes shown for the peak strain of limestone from 1.1 10à4 to 1.1 10à1 sà1. These results can provide valuable references for the rock blasting effect and design of mine.

Effect of Lanthanum on Mechanical Properties of ZL702 Alloy at Room and High Temperature Condition

Effects of lanthanum on microstructure and mechanical properties of ZL702 alloy at room and high temperature conditions are studied. The experiment shows that high temperature intermetallics reticularly distributing at grain boundary are formed with La and Al, Si, Fe etc. elements of alloy, which enhances the thermal stability of the alloy. With appropriate content of La (0.10%～ 0.15%), the mechanical properties of the alloy, such as strength, at room temperature and high temperature can be improved.

Mechanical Properties with High Temperature and the Microstructure of Carbon/Phenolic Ablative Composites

Carbon fiber reinforced phenolic based composites were prepared by laminating molding. The variation in mechanical characteristics of composites was evaluated with heating temperature and procedure. The microstructures of composites at different temperatures were observed by optical microscope and scanning electron microscope, respectively. The results showed that the main weight loss range of carbon/phenolic is from 300 to 800 ℃, before 700 ℃ the weight loss was resulted from pyrolysis and after that the weight loss was mainly by oxidation in the fiber phase; with the heat treatment temperature rising, the bonding at the interface of carbon fibers and resin matrix weakened; in the pyrolysis temperature range, the interlaminar shear strength（ILSS） of carbon/phenolic showed a rapid drop with temperature rising, and then decrease in the rate of ILSS became relatively slower; the fiber oxidation had little influence on the ILSS.

High temperature mechanical behaviour of Mg-6Zn-1Y alloy with 1 wt.% calcium addition:Reinforcing effect due to I-(Mg3Zn6Yi)and Mg6Zn3Ca2 phases

The infiuence of small calcium additions on the high-temperature mechanical behaviour in an extruded Mg-6Zn-l Y(wt.%)alloy reinforced by the I-phase has been investigated.Calcium promotes the formation of the intermetallic Mg6Zn3Ca2 phase instead of 1-phase,which results in a noticeable improvement of the yield strength and ultimate tensile strength of the alloy above 100℃.The strength of the alloys was analysed taking into account the contribution due to the grain size,the crystallographic texture and the volume fraction and nature of second phase particles.In situ synchrotron radiation diffraction experiments have been used to evaluate the load partitioning between the magnesium matrix and the second phase particles(1-and MgeZgCa?phases)in both alloys.The load transfer from the magnesium matrix towards the MgeZihCa?phase is markedly more effective than that for the I-phase over the entire temperature range,especially at 200°C,temperature at which the reinforcement effect of the I-phase is null.

Microstructural characterization and mechanical properties of self-reinforced Si_3S_4 ceramics containing high oxynitride glass

Self-reinforced Si_3N_4 ceramics containing high oxynitride glass have been fabricated by the control of microstructure evolution and β-Si_3N_4 grain growth. The effects of the size distribution of the elongated β-SiaN_4 grains, and the β-Si_3N_4 grain growth as well as the oxynitride glass chemical characteristic on the microstructure and mechanical properties were investigated. The experimental results show that the β-Si_3N_4 grains in high oxynitride glass grow to elongated rod-like crystals and form the stereo-network structure. Under the sintering conditions of 1800℃ and 60 min, a quite uniform microstructure with an average aspect ratio of 6.5 and an average of 1 μm can be obtained. A large amount of oxynitride glass phase with high nitrogen content enhances the elevated temperature fracture toughness because of its high softening temperature and high viscosity. In the present material, the crack deflection and pullout of the elongated rod-like β-Si_3N_4 grains are the primary toughening mechanisms.

Deformation and fracture of a Zr-Al-Cu metallic glass ribbon under tension near glass transition temperature

The high temperature tensile and fracture behavior of Zr50Al40Cu10 metallic glass at the temperature range in the vicinity of glass transition were investigated. Tensile tests were carried out at room temperature, 350-420 ℃, and in the supercooled liquid region temperature range, respectively. Obvious plastic deformation was initiated at temperature about 80 °C lower than the glass transition temperature. The ultimate tensile strength decreases with the increase of testing temperature and the ductility increases with temperature. At temperature higher than Tg, viscous flow of Non-Newtonian fluid led to super plastic deformation behavior. The deformation process under tension was inhomogeneous, and remarkable serrations were observed on the stress-strain curve near glass transition temperature.

Influence of binder systems on sintering characteristics, microstructures, and mechanical properties of PcBN composites fabricated by SPS

Cubic boron nitride(cBN)with high hardness,thermal conductivity,wear resistance,and chemical inertness has become the most promising abrasive and machining material.Due to the difficulty of fabricating pure cBN body,generally,some binders are incorporated among cBN particles to prepare polycrystalline cubic boron nitride(PcBN).Hence,the binders play a critical factor to the performances of PcBN composites.In this study,the PcBN composites with three binder systems containing ceramic and metal phases were fabricated by spark plasma sintering(SPS)from 1400 to 1700℃.The sintering behaviors and mechanical properties of the composites were investigated.Results show that the effect of binder formulas on mechanical properties mainly related to the compactness,mechanical performances,and thermal expansion coefficient of binder phases,which affect the carrying capacity of the composites and the bonding strength between binder phases and cBN particles.The PcBN composite with SiAlON phase as binder presented optimal flexural strength(465±29 MPa)and fracture toughness(5.62±0.37 MPa·m^(1/2)),attributing to the synergistic effect similar to transgranular and intergranular fractures.Meanwhile,the excellent mechanical properties can be maintained a comparable level when the temperature even rises to 800℃.Due to the weak bonding strength and high porosity,the PcBN composites with Al_(2)O_(3)–ZrO_(2)(3Y)and Al–Ti binder systems exhibited inferior mechanical properties.The possible mechanisms to explain these results were also analyzed.

Effect of rhenium on the microstructure and mechanical behavior of Fe–2.25Cr–1.6W–0.25V-0.1C bainitic steels

A new ferritic creep resistant steel has been developed by eliminating Nb and adding 1.5 mass % Re to a ferritic steel grade T/P23 with the aim of enhancing its mechanical properties at high temperature.Cast ingots of both steels, new grade and ASTM T/P 23, were hot rolled at 900℃ and then submitted to a thermal treatment consisting of solubilization at 1050℃ and tempering at 700℃. Tempered bainitic microstructures obtained contain second phases reinforcing carbide particles, mainly M_6C and M_（23）C_6 at the boundaries of both, prior austenite grains and bainitic ferrite laths, as well as MC within the grains. Mechanical properties at temperatures ranging from 540 to 600℃ were studied by strain-ratechange tests in compression at strain rates between 10^（-7） and 10^（-4）s^（-1）. These tests showed high stress exponents（n ≥ 20） and activation energies（Q ≈ 400 k J/mol） for both alloys, which were associated with a dislocation movement mechanism with a strong interaction between dislocations and precipitates. On the other hand, a creep exponent of 5 was derived for the stress dependence of minimum creep rate from conventional-type creep tests at 600℃. Although this stress exponent is usually related to a dislocation climb controlled creep mechanism, remarkable microstructural degradation observed with increasing creep time makes difficult to elucidate the true deformation mechanism controlling creep.

Microstructure Evolution and Mechanical Behavior of Laser Melting Deposited TA15 Alloy at 500℃ under In-Situ Tension in SEM

TA15 alloy fabricated by laser melting deposition was investigated at 500℃ under tensile deformation. The damage behavior of microstructure was analyzed by the real time observation of the microstructure evolution, microcracks initiation and propagation using in-situ tensile equipment fitted in the SEM chamber. Finally, the mechanism of fracture was discussed. The result showed anisotropic mechanical properties in X-and Z-direction. The existence of columnar β grains and its orientation to the tensile direction were the major factors inducing the anisotropic mechanical properties. As compared to Z-direction specimen, high tensile strength was observed in X-direction specimen due to the resistance in slips propagation provided by the prior-β grain boundaries( β GBs). Accumulation of the cracks at prior β GB caused the shear fracture. In case of Z-direction specimen, parallel orientation of prior β GB and GB α with the tensile direction resulted in a homogeneous deformation. The high reduction of cross section showed the enhanced ductile characteristics at high temperature.