Mg-7.6% Al (in mass fraction) alloy matrix composites reinforced with different volume fractions of nano- crystalline Al3Cas particles were synthesized by powder metallurgy, and the effect of the volume fraction of ...Mg-7.6% Al (in mass fraction) alloy matrix composites reinforced with different volume fractions of nano- crystalline Al3Cas particles were synthesized by powder metallurgy, and the effect of the volume fraction of reinforcement on the mechanical properties was studied. Room temperature compression test reveals considerable improvement on mechanical properties as compared to unreinforced matrix. The compressive strength increases from 683 MPa for unre- inforced alloy matrix to about 767 and 823 MPa for the samples having 20 and 40 vol% of reinforcement, respectively, while retaining appreciable plastic deformation ranging between 12 and 24%. The specific strength of the composites increased significantly, demonstrating the effectiveness of the low-density AlaCas reinforcement.展开更多
This article describes the influence of controlling in-flight hot particle characteristics on properties of plasma sprayed nanostructured yttria stabilized zirconia(YSZ)coatings.This article depicts dependence of adhe...This article describes the influence of controlling in-flight hot particle characteristics on properties of plasma sprayed nanostructured yttria stabilized zirconia(YSZ)coatings.This article depicts dependence of adhesion strength of as-sprayed nanostructured YSZ coatings on particle temperature,velocity and size of the splat prior to impact on the metallic substrate.Particle temperature measurement is based on two-color pyrometry and particle velocities are measured from the length of the particle traces during known exposure times.The microstructure and adhesion strength of as-sprayed nano-YSZ coatings were studied.Field emission scanning electron microscopy results revealed that morphology of coating exhibits bimodal microstructure consisting of nano-zones reinforced in the matrix of fully melted particles.The coating adhesion strength is noticed to be greatly affected by the melting state of agglomerates.Maximum adhesion strength of 42.39 MPa has been experimentally found out by selecting optimum levels of particle temperature and velocity.The enhanced bond strength of nano-YSZ coating may be attributed to higher interfacial toughness due to cracks being interrupted by adherent nano-zones.展开更多
文摘Mg-7.6% Al (in mass fraction) alloy matrix composites reinforced with different volume fractions of nano- crystalline Al3Cas particles were synthesized by powder metallurgy, and the effect of the volume fraction of reinforcement on the mechanical properties was studied. Room temperature compression test reveals considerable improvement on mechanical properties as compared to unreinforced matrix. The compressive strength increases from 683 MPa for unre- inforced alloy matrix to about 767 and 823 MPa for the samples having 20 and 40 vol% of reinforcement, respectively, while retaining appreciable plastic deformation ranging between 12 and 24%. The specific strength of the composites increased significantly, demonstrating the effectiveness of the low-density AlaCas reinforcement.
文摘This article describes the influence of controlling in-flight hot particle characteristics on properties of plasma sprayed nanostructured yttria stabilized zirconia(YSZ)coatings.This article depicts dependence of adhesion strength of as-sprayed nanostructured YSZ coatings on particle temperature,velocity and size of the splat prior to impact on the metallic substrate.Particle temperature measurement is based on two-color pyrometry and particle velocities are measured from the length of the particle traces during known exposure times.The microstructure and adhesion strength of as-sprayed nano-YSZ coatings were studied.Field emission scanning electron microscopy results revealed that morphology of coating exhibits bimodal microstructure consisting of nano-zones reinforced in the matrix of fully melted particles.The coating adhesion strength is noticed to be greatly affected by the melting state of agglomerates.Maximum adhesion strength of 42.39 MPa has been experimentally found out by selecting optimum levels of particle temperature and velocity.The enhanced bond strength of nano-YSZ coating may be attributed to higher interfacial toughness due to cracks being interrupted by adherent nano-zones.