The evolution of microstructure during hot deformation is key to achieving good mechanical properties in aluminum alloys.We have developed a cellular automaton(CA) based model to simulate the microstructural evolution...The evolution of microstructure during hot deformation is key to achieving good mechanical properties in aluminum alloys.We have developed a cellular automaton(CA) based model to simulate the microstructural evolution in 7075 aluminum alloy during hot deformation.Isothermal compression tests were conducted to obtain material parameters for 7075 aluminum alloy,leading to the establishment of models for dislocation density,nucleation of recrystallized grains,and grain growth.Integrating these aspects with grain topological deformation,our CA model effectively predicts flow stress,dynamic recrystallization(DRX) volume fraction,and average grain size under diverse deformation conditions.A systematic comparison was made between electron back scattered diffraction(EBSD) maps and CA model simulated under different deformation temperatures(573 to 723 K),strain rates(0.001 to 1 s^(-1)),and strain amounts(30% to 70%).These analyses indicate that large strain,high temperature,and low strain rate facilitate dynamic recrystallization and grain refinement.The results from the CA model show good accuracy and predictive capability,with experimental error within 10%.展开更多
The effect of solution and aging treatments on microstructure and mechanical properties of warm-rolled 7075 alloy was investigated via optical microscope,electron backscattered diffraction,transmission electron micros...The effect of solution and aging treatments on microstructure and mechanical properties of warm-rolled 7075 alloy was investigated via optical microscope,electron backscattered diffraction,transmission electron microscopy and tensile tests.The 7075 alloy was subjected to solution treatments at 450℃for 1 h(ST1),490℃ for 1 h(ST2)and 1.5 h(ST3).Three aging routes were carried out on samples from ST2:one-step(A1),two-step(A2),and three-step aging(A3).The experimental results show mainly recrystallized equiaxed grains in ST1 and ST3 state but a combination of elongated and equiaxed grains in ST2 condition.Three aged alloys have similar microstructures of sample ST2 while the recrystallization frequency gets decreased after aging.The least recrystallization fraction occurs in A2 state.Three aged 7075 alloys all possess enhanced strength and plasticity.Precipitates characterization reveals the maximum strength is achieved in A2 sample as the matrix precipitates are composed mainly of smallηand manyη′phases.Aging route A2 appears preferable to other two aging conditions for attaining a pretty excellent combination of strength and plasticity.展开更多
The isothermal compression tests of 7085 aluminum alloy were carried out on Gleeble-3800 thermal simulator by two-pass(30%per-pass)and three-pass(20%per-pass)at 300-400℃and the strain rate of 0.01 s^(-1).The effect o...The isothermal compression tests of 7085 aluminum alloy were carried out on Gleeble-3800 thermal simulator by two-pass(30%per-pass)and three-pass(20%per-pass)at 300-400℃and the strain rate of 0.01 s^(-1).The effect of compression strategy on microstructure evolution of 7085 aluminum alloy was analyzed by optical microscopy(OM)and electron backscattering diffraction(EBSD).The results show the softening mechanism of 7085 aluminum alloy is mainly recovery,the recrystallization degree is sluggish when the samples deform at 300℃.The fraction of recrystallized grains just reaches 23.2%at a higher deformation temperature of 400℃,while a large amount of sub-grains with equiaxed morphology are formed inside the deformed grains.Different deformation paths have a significant effect on the microstructure evolution of the 7085 aluminum alloys,and more uniform and fine microstructures are obtained at the three-pass deformation.In addition,a short holding time of 5 s is not enough to trigger the static recrystallization.When the holding time reaches 120 s,the dislocations rearrange and a large number of recrystallized grains and regular sub-grains appear inside the original grain.In a word,more uniform and fine microstructures are obtained at three-pass deformation at 400℃and 120 s of 7085 aluminum alloy.展开更多
Various heat treatments were conducted on Inconel 718 superalloy,and the resultant microstructures and properties were investigated to analyze the mechanisms of heat treatments.Results show that the type and quantity ...Various heat treatments were conducted on Inconel 718 superalloy,and the resultant microstructures and properties were investigated to analyze the mechanisms of heat treatments.Results show that the type and quantity of precipitate phases and the grain size have different effects on the properties of Inconel 718 superalloy after various heat treatments.Theγ"andγ'phases as well as grain size mainly influence the strength,and theδphase mainly influences the plasticity.Besides,the precipitation ofγ"andγ'strengthening phases can improve the yield strength.The alloy strength is inversely proportional to mean grain size when theγ"andγ'phases have similar contents.The plasticity is susceptible to the content and shape ofδphase.A proper amount ofδphase is beneficial to the plasticity,but excessiveδphase degrades plasticity.展开更多
基金Funded by the Central Government Guides Local Funds for Science and Technology Development(No.YDZJSX20231A045)the Fundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province(Nos.202103021223288 and 202103021224282)。
文摘The evolution of microstructure during hot deformation is key to achieving good mechanical properties in aluminum alloys.We have developed a cellular automaton(CA) based model to simulate the microstructural evolution in 7075 aluminum alloy during hot deformation.Isothermal compression tests were conducted to obtain material parameters for 7075 aluminum alloy,leading to the establishment of models for dislocation density,nucleation of recrystallized grains,and grain growth.Integrating these aspects with grain topological deformation,our CA model effectively predicts flow stress,dynamic recrystallization(DRX) volume fraction,and average grain size under diverse deformation conditions.A systematic comparison was made between electron back scattered diffraction(EBSD) maps and CA model simulated under different deformation temperatures(573 to 723 K),strain rates(0.001 to 1 s^(-1)),and strain amounts(30% to 70%).These analyses indicate that large strain,high temperature,and low strain rate facilitate dynamic recrystallization and grain refinement.The results from the CA model show good accuracy and predictive capability,with experimental error within 10%.
基金Funded by the Key Research and Development Program of Shanxi Province (No.201903D121040)。
文摘The effect of solution and aging treatments on microstructure and mechanical properties of warm-rolled 7075 alloy was investigated via optical microscope,electron backscattered diffraction,transmission electron microscopy and tensile tests.The 7075 alloy was subjected to solution treatments at 450℃for 1 h(ST1),490℃ for 1 h(ST2)and 1.5 h(ST3).Three aging routes were carried out on samples from ST2:one-step(A1),two-step(A2),and three-step aging(A3).The experimental results show mainly recrystallized equiaxed grains in ST1 and ST3 state but a combination of elongated and equiaxed grains in ST2 condition.Three aged alloys have similar microstructures of sample ST2 while the recrystallization frequency gets decreased after aging.The least recrystallization fraction occurs in A2 state.Three aged 7075 alloys all possess enhanced strength and plasticity.Precipitates characterization reveals the maximum strength is achieved in A2 sample as the matrix precipitates are composed mainly of smallηand manyη′phases.Aging route A2 appears preferable to other two aging conditions for attaining a pretty excellent combination of strength and plasticity.
基金by the Key Research and Development Project of Shanxi Province(201903D121040)the Fundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province(202103021224282 and 202103021223288)the Science and Technology Innovation Project of Higher Education in Shanxi Province(2020L0331 and 2020L0341)。
文摘The isothermal compression tests of 7085 aluminum alloy were carried out on Gleeble-3800 thermal simulator by two-pass(30%per-pass)and three-pass(20%per-pass)at 300-400℃and the strain rate of 0.01 s^(-1).The effect of compression strategy on microstructure evolution of 7085 aluminum alloy was analyzed by optical microscopy(OM)and electron backscattering diffraction(EBSD).The results show the softening mechanism of 7085 aluminum alloy is mainly recovery,the recrystallization degree is sluggish when the samples deform at 300℃.The fraction of recrystallized grains just reaches 23.2%at a higher deformation temperature of 400℃,while a large amount of sub-grains with equiaxed morphology are formed inside the deformed grains.Different deformation paths have a significant effect on the microstructure evolution of the 7085 aluminum alloys,and more uniform and fine microstructures are obtained at the three-pass deformation.In addition,a short holding time of 5 s is not enough to trigger the static recrystallization.When the holding time reaches 120 s,the dislocations rearrange and a large number of recrystallized grains and regular sub-grains appear inside the original grain.In a word,more uniform and fine microstructures are obtained at three-pass deformation at 400℃and 120 s of 7085 aluminum alloy.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(52175353)Shanxi Province Patent Conversion Special Plan Program(202201001)Shanxi Province Key Research and Development Program(202102150401002)。
文摘Various heat treatments were conducted on Inconel 718 superalloy,and the resultant microstructures and properties were investigated to analyze the mechanisms of heat treatments.Results show that the type and quantity of precipitate phases and the grain size have different effects on the properties of Inconel 718 superalloy after various heat treatments.Theγ"andγ'phases as well as grain size mainly influence the strength,and theδphase mainly influences the plasticity.Besides,the precipitation ofγ"andγ'strengthening phases can improve the yield strength.The alloy strength is inversely proportional to mean grain size when theγ"andγ'phases have similar contents.The plasticity is susceptible to the content and shape ofδphase.A proper amount ofδphase is beneficial to the plasticity,but excessiveδphase degrades plasticity.