Laser powder bed fusion of a Ni3Al-based intermetallic alloy with tailored microstructure and superior mechanical performance

Ni3Al-based alloys are excellent candidates for the structural materials used for turbine engines due to their excellent high-temperature properties.This study aims at laser powder bed fusion and post-hot isostatic pressing(HIP)treatment of Ni3Al-based IC^(-2)21 M alloy with a highγ0 volume fraction.The as-built samples exhibits unavoidable solidification cracking and ductility dip cracking,and the laser parameter optimization can reduce the crack density to 1.34 mm/mm^(2).Transmission electron microscope(TEM)analysis reveals ultra-fine nanoscaleγ0 phases in the as-built samples due to the high cooling rate during rapid solidification.After HIP treatment,a fully dense structure without cracking defects is achieved,which exhibits an equiaxed structure with grain size~120-180μm and irregularly shapedγ0 precipitates~1-3μm with a prominently high fraction of 86%.The room-temperature tensile test of as-built samples shows a high ultimate tensile strength(σUTS)of 1039.7 MPa and low fracture elongation of 6.4%.After HIP treatment,a significant improvement in ductility(15.7%)and a slight loss of strength(σUTS of 831.7 MPa)are obtained by eliminating the crack defects.Both the as-built and HIP samples exhibit retained highσUTS values of 589.8 MPa and 786.2 MPa,respectively,at 900C.The HIP samples exhibita slight decrease in ductility to~12.9%,indicating excellent high-temperature mechanical performance.Moreover,the abnormal increase in strength and decrease in ductility suggest the critical role of a highγ0 fraction in cracking formation.The intrinsic heat treatment during repeating thermal cycles can induce brittleness and trigger cracking initiation in the heat-affected zone with notable deteriorating ductility.The results indicate that the combination of LPBF and HIP can effectively reduce the crack density and enhance the mechanical properties of Ni_(3)Al-based alloy,making it a promising material for high-temperature applications.

Influence of Assembly Parameters on Tensile Behavior of Hybrid CMC and Superalloy Bolted Joints by Progressive Damage Analysis

With the considerable applications of ceramic matrix composites(CMC) in aircraft engineering, the design of CMC bolted joint gains paramount attention because of its capacity to to improve load-bearing efficiency of aircraft key structure. In this work, a 3 D finite element model was established to predict tensile performance and failure modes of single-lap, single-bolt 2 D C/SiC composite, and superalloy joint, which considers the progressive damage behavior of 2 D woven C/SiC composites. On the basis of the developed progressive damage model, a parametric study was carried out to illustrate the effects of bolt preload and bolt-hole clearance on mechanical behaviors of the hybrid bolted joint. It was found that the increase in the value of bolt preload made the failure load grow first and then drop, and the optimum value of bolt preload 5.00 kN generated 56.47% rise in the initial failure load and 22.83% rise in the final failure load for the bolted joint in comparison with zero preload case. As the clearance increased from 0 to 2.00%, the initial and final failure loads respectively declined by 45.88% and 24.02% for 2.00% bolt-hole clearance relative to the neat-fit case. The loss in failure loads can be reduced to compressive stress concentration around the fastening hole-edge area, leading to the appearance of earlier damages by the introduction of increasing bolt hole clearance.

Mechanical Performances and Morphology of LDPE/UHMWPE Single-Polymer Composites Produced by Extrusion-Calendering Method

Extrusion-calendering method was developed to prepare single-polymer composites（SPCs） of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene（ UHMWPE） fabric reinforcing low density polyethylene（LDPE）.Differential scanning calorimeter（DSC） experiments were executed to determine the setup of extrusion temperature.Effects of the die temperature on the tensile and interfacial performances of SPCs were studied through the tensile and T-peel tests,respectively. The results showed that both tensile strength and modulus increased initially and decreased afterwards as the temperature increased. The peak values of tensile strength and modulus of PE SPCs,which are 10. 8 and 3. 5 times as high as those of the unreinforced LDPE respectively,were obtained at 150 ℃. Higher temperatures also give a positive effect on peel strength. Scanning electron microscopy（ SEM） and camera were also used to observe the morphology of the SPCs samples.

Influence of erbium addition on microstructure and performances of AlSi10Mg alloy prepared by selective laser melting

The effect of rare earth addition on the microstructure and mechanical performances of as-cast and wrought Al alloys has been attracting increasing attention recently.Rare earth addition has great potential in modifying the structure and improving the properties of materials.However,there are currently few reports about the effect of rare earth addition on the microstructure and performances of Al alloys prepared via selective laser melting.Here,AlSi10Mg alloys were manufactured using selective laser melting,and the effect of Er addition was investigated.The results indicate that Er addition leads toα-Al refinement and modifies the minority Si phase.The formation of the Al_(3)Er phase induced by Er addition enhances the stren gth of the material.Modification of the Si phase also increases ductility.This strategy can help improve the mechanical performance of alum inum alloys prepared via selective laser melting.

Influence of Zn Content on Microstructure and Tensile Properties of Mg–Zn–Y–Nd Alloy

In the present study,the effect of Zn content on the microstructure and deformation behavior of the as-cast Mg-Zn-Y-Nd alloy has been investigated.The results showed that as Zn content increased,the volume fraction of secondary phases increased.Moreover,the phase transformation from W-phase to W-phase and I-phase occurred.In the as-cast state,W-phase exists as eutectic and large block form.When Zn content increases to 6 and 8%（wt%）,small I-phase could precipitate around W-phase particles.Additionally,the effect of Zn content on the tensile properties and deformation behavior varies with the testing temperature.At room temperature,the tensile strength increases with Zn content,whereas the elongation increases initially and then decreases.At 250℃,as Zn content increases,the tensile strength decreases initially and then increases slightly,whereas the elongation decreases.At 350℃,the elongation increases with Zn content,whereas the tensile strength decreases initially and then increases slightly.

Influence of rare earth cerium on the microstructures and performances of Al-Fe alloy

The effects of rare earth addition on the microstructures as well as the tensile performances and electrical conductivity of Al alloys have attracted increasing attention recently.However,little research has been carried out to investigate the influence of minor Ce(the Ce additive amount is below 0.1 wt.%).In this study,experiments have been performed to explore the effects of minor Ce on the microstructures as well as the tensile properties and the electrical conductivity of Al-Fe alloy.The results demonstrate that minor rare earth Ce addition not only leads to the α-Al refinement and the modification of Al_(13)Fe_(4) minority phase,but also decreases the solid solubility of Si.The grain refinement induced by Ce addition has a negligible influence on the tensile strength and yield strength,while the ductility and conductivity can be simultaneously ascended by adding rare earth Ce.The modification of Al_(13)Fe_(4) minority phase is responsible for the increment of ductility,and the diminution of Si solid solubility in the Al matrix leads to the increase of electrical conductivity.This work provides a strategy for concurrently improving the tensile performances and electrical conductivity of aluminum alloy.