Evading strength−ductility trade-off of GH605 alloy using magnetic field-assisted undercooling treatment

Undercooling solidification under a magnetic field(UMF)is an effective way to tailor the microstructure and properties of Co-based alloys.In this study,by attributing to the UMF treatment,the strength−ductility trade-off dilemma in GH605 superalloy is successfully overcome.The UMF treatment can effectively refine the grains and increase the solid solubility,leading to the high yield strength.The main deformation mechanism in the as-forged alloy is dislocation slipping.By contrast,multiple deformation mechanisms,including stacking faults,twining,dislocation slipping,and their strong interactions are activated in the UMF-treated sample during compression deformation,which enhances the strength and ductility simultaneously.In addition,the precipitation of hard Laves phases along the grain boundaries can be obtained after UMF treatment,hindering crack propagation during compression deformation.

强磁场下Cu−Co难混溶合金凝固过程中晶体取向和性能的调控

对Cu50Co50合金在不同磁场强度下进行非平衡凝固实验,研究富钴相的取向、显微组织演化和磁性能。结果表明,凝固后相分离的棒状富钴相可以实现排列形态,在5 T强磁场下富钴相的晶体取向为111平行磁场方向。然而,发生二次液−液相分离的富铜相的取向没有受到HMF的显著影响。在0 T磁场下凝固的合金表现出近磁各向同性行为,而在5 T磁场下凝固的合金则表现出磁各向异性行为。合金的饱和磁化强度略有增加,矫顽力相应降低,这与富钴晶体的取向演化行为密切相关。

Effect of microvoids on microplasticity behavior of dual-phase titanium alloy under high cyclic loading(Ⅰ):Crystal plasticity analysis

A crystal plasticity finite element(CPFE)model was established and 2D simulations were carried out to study the relationship between microvoids and the microplasticity deformation behavior of the dual-phase titanium alloy under high cyclic loading.Results show that geometrically necessary dislocations(GND)tend to accumulate around the microvoids,leading to an increment of average GND density.The influence of curvature in the tip plastic zone(TPZ)on GND density is greater than that of the size of the microvoid.As the curvature in TPZ and the size of the microvoid increase,the cumulative shear strain(CSS)in the primaryα,secondaryα,andβphases increases.Shear deformation in the prismatic slip system is dominant in the primaryαphase.As the distance between the microvoids increases,the interactive influence of the microvoids on the cumulative shear strain decreases.

Role of milling time and Ni content on dehydrogenation behavior of MgH_2/Ni composite

The effects of ball milling time and Ni content on the dehydrogenation performance of MgH2/Ni composite weresystematically investigated.The structural evolution of ball milled MgH2+x%Ni(x=0,2,4,8,20,30,mass fraction)samples duringmechanical milling process and dehydrogenation properties were investigated by a series of experimental techniques.The resultsshow that the desorption kinetics is independent of particle size,grain size and defects as the temperature is above380oC.Thedesorption kinetics is improved by prolonged milling time due to refined and uniformly distributed Ni.The formation of Mg2Ni afterdehydrogenation is proposed to explain the degradation of hydrogen storage properties of MgH2during de-/hydrogenation cyclingprocess.The desorption activation energy of MgH2decreases with the increase of Ni content due to the catalytic effect of Ni.It isfound Ni favors the nucleation of magnesium phase and accelerates the recombination of hydrogen atoms.

Effect of high magnetic field on solidification microstructure evolution of a Cu-Fe immiscible alloy

The liquid phase separation behavior and the evolution of the solidification microstructure of a binary Cu_(50)Fe_(50) alloy were investigated under the conditions of without and with a 10 T magnetic field,with different undercooling during the solidification process.Results show that the combined effect of Stokes motion and Marangoni convection leads to the formation of the core-shell structure under the condition without the magnetic field.In addition,specific gravity segregation is reinforced by increasing the undercooling,resulting in Fe-rich phase drifts towards the sample edge.In the 10 T magnetic field,the Fe-rich phase is elongated in the parallel direction of the magnetic field under the action of demagnetization energy due to the difference of static magnetic energy and surface energy.In the vertical direction,through the action of Lorentz force,the convection in the melt is inhibited and Fe-rich phase becomes more dispersed.Meanwhile,the diffusion of the two phases and the coagulation of the Fe-rich phases are also restrained under the magnetic field,therefore,the phase volume fraction of the Fe-rich phase decreases at the same undercooling in the 10 T magnetic field.The magnetic field inhibits the segregation behavior in the vertical direction of the magnetic field,and at the same time,improves the gravitational segregation to a certain extent,which has a very important impact on microstructure regulation.

Liquid−liquid structure transition in metallic melt and its impact on solidification:A review

Understanding the nature of liquid structures and properties has always been a hot field in condensed matter physics and metallic materials science.The liquid is not homogeneous and the local structures inside change discontinuously with temperature,pressure,etc.The liquid will experience liquid−liquid structure transition under a certain condition.Liquid−liquid structure transition widely exists in many metals and alloys and plays an important role in the final microstructure and the properties of the solid alloys.This work provides a comprehensive review on this unique structure transition in the metallic liquid together with the recent progress of its impact on the following microstructure and properties after solidification.These effects are discussed by integrating them into different experimental results and theoretical considerations.The application of liquid−liquid structure transition as a strategy to tailor the properties of metals and alloys is proven to be practical and efficient.

Effect of groove rolling on the microstructure and properties of Cu–Nb microcomposite wires

Cu–Nb microcomposite wire was successfully prepared by a groove rolling process.The effects of groove rolling on the diffraction peaks,microstructure,and properties of the Cu–Nb microcomposite were investigated and the microstructure evolutions and strengthening mechanism were discussed.The tensile strength of the Cu–Nb microcomposite wire with a diameter of 2.02 mm was greater than 1 GPa,and its conductivity reached 68%of the International Annealed Copper Standard,demonstrating the Cu–Nb microcomposite wire with high tensile strength and high conductivity after groove rolling.The results show that an appropriate groove rolling method can improve the performance of the Cu–Nb microcomposite wire.

Creep rupture life predictions for Ni-based single crystal superalloys with automated machine learning

The state of the art for data-driven creep rupture life predictions incorporates microstructural and deformation characteristics into machine learning.However,the microstructures and deformation mechanisms for unknown alloys are inaccessible and uncertain before experiments are carried out,and therefore prevents extrapolations of the learned models.

Investigation on the explosive welding mechanism of corrosion-resisting alu-minum and stainless steel tubes through finite element simulation and experi-ments

To solve the difficulty in the explosive welding of corrosion-resistant aluminum and stainless steel tubes, three technologies were proposed after investigating the forming mechanism through experiments. Then, a 3D finite element model was established for systematic simulations in the parameter determination. The results show that the transition-layer approach, the coaxial initial assembly of tubes with the top-center-point the detonation, and the systematic study by numerical modeling are the key technologies to make the explosive welding of LF6 aluminum alloy and 1Cr18Ni9Ti stainless steel tubes feasible. Numerical simulation shows that radial contraction and slope collision through continuous local plastic deformation are necessary for the good bonding of tubes. Stand-off distances between tubes （D1 and D2） and explosives amount （R） have effect on the plastic deformation, moving velocity, and bonding of tubes. D1 of 1 mm, D2 of 2 mm, and R of 2/3 are suitable for the explosive welding of LF6-L2-1Cr18Ni9Ti three-layer tubes. The plastic strain and moving velocity of the flyer tubes in-crease with the increase of stand-off distance. More explosives （R2/3） result in the asymmetrical distribution of plastic strain and non-bonding at the end of detonation on the tubes.

Effect of mold temperature and casting dimension on microstructure and tensile properties of counter-gravity casting Ti-6Al-4V alloys

The cast Ti-6Al-4V alloy bars with different section sizes were fabricated by investment casting at counter-gravity condition with the mold temperatures of 300 ℃ and 650 ℃, respectively. The microstructure of the alloy was observed by means of OM and SEM, and the effect of mold temperature and casting dimension on tensile properties was studied. Results show that equiaxed grains are obtained regardless of the casting dimension. 13 grain size tends to increase with an increase in mold temperature. Hot isostatic pressing of the alloy was carried out for tensile properties＇ comparison. Room temperature tensile test results show that Ti-6Al-4V alloy produced via counter-gravity casting has good balance of strength and ductility after hot isostatic pressing （HIP）. The alloy shows higher ductility due to the elimination of porosity. In both cast and HIP status, the tensile strength is inclined to decrease with an increase in mold temperature, while the ductility is prone to slightly increase. Both the strength and ductility tend to decrease with an increase in the casting dimension.

Influence of Precursor Powder Fabrication Methods on the Superconducting Properties of Bi-2223 Tapes

Bi-2223 precursor powders are prepared by both oxalate co-precipitation(CP) and spray pyrolysis(SP) methods.The influence of fabrication methods on the superconducting properties of Bi-2223 tapes are systematically studied. Compared to the CP method, SP powder exhibits spherical particle before calcination and smaller particle size after calcinations with more uniform chemical composition, which leads to a lower reaction temperature during calcination process for Bi-2223 tapes. Meanwhile, the non-superconducting phases in SP powder are more uniformly distributed with smaller particle sizes. These features result in finer homogeneity of critical current in large-length of Bi-2223 tape, higher density of filaments and better texture after heat treatment. Therefore,the SP method could be considered as a better route to prepare precursor powder for large-length Bi-2223 tape fabrication.

Heat treatment on phase evolution of Bi-2223 precursor powder prepared by spray pyrolysis method

The phase evolution of Bi-2223 precursor powder prepared by spray pyrolysis method is studied with different heat treatment parameters. The results show that the reaction temperature and phase composition of precursor powder depend on heat treatment atmosphere. Phase assemblage of(Bi,Pb)-2212, AEC, CuO, and small Bi-2201 can be obtained by heat-treated in N2-0.1%O_2 atmosphere. For precursor powder, there is sufficient reaction process at 770℃, and the dimension of Bi-2212 phase increases rapidly with the increase of heat treatment temperature and time. The dimension of AEC phase also increases by extending heat treatment time. As a balance among phase assemblage, dimension of particle and adequate reaction, a reasonable precursor powder can be obtained by heat-treated at 770℃ for 12 h–16 h in N2-0.1%O_2 atmosphere. Critical current of 37-filament Bi-2223 tape is about 120 A, which confirms that these heat treatment parameters are reasonable.

Solidification characteristics of high Nb-containing γ-TiAl-based alloys with different aluminum contents

The effect of A1 content on the microstructure and solidification characteristics of Ti-A1-Nb-V-Cr alloys in as-cast and isothermally treated states was investigated using X-ray diffraction （XRD）, scanning electron microscopy （SEM） equipped with energy dispersive spectroscope （EDS）, and transmission electron microscopy （TEM）. The typical solidification characteristics are due to the joint influence of both the crystal temperature range and the solidification path. The wide crystallization temperature range contributes to obtaining coarse dendrites in the as-cast Ti47A17Nb2.5V1.0Cr （at%） alloy solidifying through the peritectic reaction. The β-solidifying Ti46A17Nb2.5V1.0Cr （at%） alloy with the narrow crystallization temperature range is attributed to the formation of a homogeneous finegrained microstructure. However, the crystallization temperature range of Ti48A17Nb2.5V1.0Cr （at%） alloy is equivalent to that of Ti46A17Nb2.5V1.0Cr alloy, but it is solidified by peritectic reaction, leading to the formation of finer dendrites.

Soldering of Zr-based bulk metallic glass and copper by Au-12Ge eutectic alloy

Zr-based bulk metallic glass and copper with different surface roughness were soldered using low temperature eutectic Au-12 Ge(wt%) solder on a thermomechanical simulator. The cross-sectional microstructures of the brazed joints were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and transmission electron microscope(TEM) in detail, and the compositional distribution along the interface was analyzed by energy-dispersive spectrometer(EDS). Results show that the surface roughness of base metals plays an important role in the quality of the brazed joint because the surface roughness can enlarge the effective contact area, which can improve the brazing surface quality between two materials. A moderate roughness of treated Zr-based metallic glass of 18 μm is shown to be the best for the soldering, while the surface roughness has a weak effect on the soldering behavior of Au-12 Ge solder on copper. After soldering, long-range diffusion of atoms occurs between the base metal and solder, and five distinct regions are formed at the joint region.

Solidification microstructure characteristics of Ti–44Al–4Nb–2Cr–0.1B alloy under various cooling rates during mushy zone

Beta-solidifying TiAl alloy has great potential in the field of aero-industry as a cast alloy.In the present work,the influence of cooling rate during mushy zone on solidification behavior of Ti-44Al-4Nb-2Cr-0.1B alloy was investigated.A vacuum induction heating device combining with temperature control system was used.The Ti-44Al-4Nb-2Cr-0.1B alloy solidified from superheated was melted to β phase with the cooling rates of 10,50,100,200,400 and 700 K·min^（-1）,respectively.Results show that with the increase in cooling rate from 10 to 700 K·min^（-1）,the colony size of α_2/γ lamella decreases from 1513 to48 urn and the solidification segregation significantly decreases.Also the content of residual B2 phase within α_2/γlamellar colony decreases with the increase in cooling rate.In addition,the alloy in local interdendritic regions would solidify in a hypo-peritectic way,which can be attributed to the solute redistribution and enrichment of Al element in solidification.

Transition of solidification path in nonequilibrium solidification of Ti–48Al–8Nb alloy

The solidification behavior of Ti-48Al-8Nb alloy under nonequilibrium solidification conditions was studied by electromagnetic levitation technique.The solidification conditions are different undercooling（△T）under the same cooling condition and different cooling methods at the same undercooling condition,respectively.In different undercooling conditions,when the undercooling is above a critical value（△T＊≈211K）,a remarkable morphological transition from typical hypoperitectic solidification to a sole solidification of the（3 phase resulting in the suppression of the peritectic reaction occurs.For melts with different cooling conditions at the same undercooling（△T≈85 K）,the melt was rapidly cooled by quenching them in cooling media.With cooling rate increasing,a transition from β phase to peritectic α phase solidification mode is revealed for Ti-48Al-8Nb alloy.

Dry-sliding tribological properties of AlCoCrFeNiTi_(0.5)high-entropy alloy

High-entropy alloys(HEAs),with a new alloying concept,could possess many unique mechanical and functional properties.The current work investigated whether one such alloy offers potential for bearing surfaces under dry conditions.The dry,reciprocating sliding wear characteristics of AlCoCrFeNiTi0.5alloy were investigated under various applied loads and sliding speeds.Transmission electron microscopy(TEM) and scanning electron microscopy(SEM) were utilized to characterize internal structure and wear surfaces of the alloy,respectively.It is found that the AlCoCrFeNiTi0.5alloy preserves better wear resistance than Fe77Ni23solid solution alloy,Ti-46Al-2Cr-2Nb intermetallic alloy,or a wear-resistant steel AISI52100,especially under higher loads.The wear rate increases slowly with the applied loads increasing and keeps steady under different sliding speeds.The wear mechanisms are abrasive wear,adhesive wear and oxidative wear.The nano-sized Fe-Cr solid solution and Al-NiTi rich intermetallic phase precipitated in the dendritic regions and the formation of oxidation play important roles in the good wear resistances of this high-entropy alloy.

Effect of Nb Content on Solidification Characteristics and Microsegregation in Cast Ti-48Al-xNb Alloys

Microstructural evolution in nonequihbrium solidification of Ti-48Al-xNb alloys with Nb contents ranging from2 to 8 at%has been studied by containerless electromagnetic levitation.Levitated drops of controlled undercooling were quenched onto chill copper substrates and subjected to phase and microstructure analysis.With increasing Nb content,the solidification path changes gradually from hyperperitectic solidification to hypoperitectic solidification and both solidification segregation（S-segregation） and β-solidification gradually increase.A transition from typical hypoperitectic solidification to a sole solidification of the β phase beyond a critical undercooling is revealed for the Ti-48Al-8Nb hypoperitectic alloy.For the Ti-48Al-2Nb alloy,the morphologies of the primary β dendrites are not observed.With increasing undercooling,the coarsening of the lamellar colonies occurs,which can be attributed to the transition of the primary β dendritic morphology.Furthermore,the solute concentration profiles for the final solidification microstructure are obtained to examine the segregation behaviors of alloying elements.With increasing Nb content,the undercooling eliminating S-segregation gradually increases.

Electronic structures and strengthening mechanisms of superhard high-entropy diborides

High-entropy diborides(HEBs)have attracted extensive research due to their potential ultra-high hardness.In the present work,the effects of transition metals(TM)on lattice parameters,electron work function(EWF),bonding charge density,and hardness of HEBs are comprehensively investigated by the first-principles calculations,including(TiZrHfNbTa)B_(2),(TiZrHfNbMo)B_(2),(TiZrHfTaMo)B_(2),(TiZrNbTaMo)B_(2),and(TiHfNbTaMo)B_(2).It is revealed that the disordered TM atoms result in a severe local lattice distortion and the formation of weak spots.In view of bonding charge density,it is understood that the degree of electron contribution of TM atoms directly affects the bonding strength of the metallic layer,contributing to the optimized hardness of HEBs.Moreover,the proposed power-law-scaled relationship integrating the EWF and the grain size yields an excellent agreement between our predicted results and those reported experimental ones.It is found that the HEBs exhibit relatively high hardness which is higher than those of single transition metal diborides.In particular,the hardness of(TiZrNbTaMo)B_(2)and(TiHfNbTaMo)B_(2)can be as high as29.15 and 28.02 GPa,respectively.This work provides a rapid strategy to discover/design advanced HEBs efficiently,supported by the coupling hardening mechanisms of solid solution and grain refinement based on the atomic and electronic interactions.

Evolution of microstructure and hardness in a dual-phase Al0.5CoCrFeNi high-entropy alloy with different grain sizes

Cold-rolling with subsequent annealing was carried out to produce recrystallized structures with different grain sizes in an Al0.5CoCrFeNi high-entropy alloy to systematically investigate the grain growth behavior and varying properties.The results show that recrystallized microstructures can be achieved through an annealing process at 1200℃for 75 min to 16 h,and the average grain size in this study ranges from 5.33 to 30.03 μm.The hardness shown to be affected through grain coarsening was then measured as a function of the grain size,and it is found to follow the classical Hall-Petch strengthening.