The structural and thermodynamic properties of TiAI intermetallics under high pressure have been investigated by ab initio plane-wave pseudopotential density functional theory method. It is found that the ratio of lat...The structural and thermodynamic properties of TiAI intermetallics under high pressure have been investigated by ab initio plane-wave pseudopotential density functional theory method. It is found that the ratio of lattice parameter c to a keeps almost constant with a value of 1.02 under the pressure from 0 to 20 GPa, which agrees well with the experimental results. With the pressure increasing from 20 to 45 GPa the values of c/a decrease almost linearly from 1.02 to 0.99. These calculated results indicate under low pressure the variation rate for a-axis is almost the same to that for c-axis, but under higher pressure the variation for a-axis is smaller than along e-axis. Through the quasi-harmonic Debye model, the equation of state （EOS） of TiAI intermetallies, as well as the thermal expansion and heat capacity at various pressures and temperatures are also studied.展开更多
Tensile testing results of spray cast Ni3Al-based superalloy indicated that the yield strength and tensile strength increase with the increasing of temperature and reached maximum at around 760℃, then decrease with t...Tensile testing results of spray cast Ni3Al-based superalloy indicated that the yield strength and tensile strength increase with the increasing of temperature and reached maximum at around 760℃, then decrease with the increasing of temperature. After high temperature isostatic pressing (HIP), yield strength decreased and ductility and tensile strength increased. Stereographic projection showed that no matter at room temperature, medium temperature or high temperature, cracks extend along (111).展开更多
The influence of holding time and distance from sample bottom on segregation and grain refinement of Ti was studied. Results show that Al-STi-IB has an obvious effect on refinement in AI-Si alloy after 4 h holding tim...The influence of holding time and distance from sample bottom on segregation and grain refinement of Ti was studied. Results show that Al-STi-IB has an obvious effect on refinement in AI-Si alloy after 4 h holding time. The segregation of Ti shows different morphology at different positions of casting. More segregation is at the bottom of castings because of localized congregation of Ti. The research shows that the difference in Ti concentration is as high as 25.6% between the top and bottom of castings.展开更多
Wear property of material plays a key role in the service time of workpiece. A major objective in the development of new wheel materials is to improve the wear performance. The wear property of B and B＋ grade cast st...Wear property of material plays a key role in the service time of workpiece. A major objective in the development of new wheel materials is to improve the wear performance. The wear property of B and B＋ grade cast steel materials was reported. The results showed that B＋ grade cast steel material exhibited better wear property than the B grade material. Carbon content related to the hardness match was the principal factor affecting the wear properties.展开更多
Solute diffusion controlled solidification model was used to simulate the initial stage cellular to dendrite transition of Ti44Al alloys during directional solidification at different velocities. The simulation result...Solute diffusion controlled solidification model was used to simulate the initial stage cellular to dendrite transition of Ti44Al alloys during directional solidification at different velocities. The simulation results show that during this process, a mixed structure composed of cells and dendrites was observed, where secondary dendrites are absent at facing surface with parallel closely spaced dendrites, which agrees with the previous experimental observation. The dendrite spacings are larger than cellular spacings at a given rate, and the columnar grain spacing sharply increases to a maximum as solidification advance to coexistence zone. In addition, simulation also revealed that decreasing the numbers of the seed causes the trend of unstable dendrite transition to increase. Finally, the main influence factors affecting cell/dendrite transition were analyzed, which could be the change of growth rates resulting in slight fluctuations of liquid composition occurred at growth front. The simulation results are in reasonable agreement with the results of previous theoretical models and experimental observation at low cooling rates.展开更多
The numerical simulation technique was applied to the casting process of a valve-type part. The mold-filling and solidification stages of the casting were numerically analyzed. The filling behavior, solidification seq...The numerical simulation technique was applied to the casting process of a valve-type part. The mold-filling and solidification stages of the casting were numerically analyzed. The filling behavior, solidification sequence, and thermal stress distribution were reproduced and the possible defects, such as cold shut and shrinkage, were predicted. Based on the simulation result, the double-gating system was replaced by a single-gating system. Meanwhile, the chills were used to regulate the solidification sequence of casting. To eliminate the cracks in the casting, the sand core was converted into a canulate one. By modifying the original process, the defects were eliminated and the casting with good quality was obtained.展开更多
基金Support from Ph. D. Program Foundation (B2009-59)the National Science Foundations of China under Grant No. 50802024+1 种基金Henan Educational Committee under Grant No. 2011A140007Young Key Teacher by Henan Polytechnic University
文摘The structural and thermodynamic properties of TiAI intermetallics under high pressure have been investigated by ab initio plane-wave pseudopotential density functional theory method. It is found that the ratio of lattice parameter c to a keeps almost constant with a value of 1.02 under the pressure from 0 to 20 GPa, which agrees well with the experimental results. With the pressure increasing from 20 to 45 GPa the values of c/a decrease almost linearly from 1.02 to 0.99. These calculated results indicate under low pressure the variation rate for a-axis is almost the same to that for c-axis, but under higher pressure the variation for a-axis is smaller than along e-axis. Through the quasi-harmonic Debye model, the equation of state （EOS） of TiAI intermetallies, as well as the thermal expansion and heat capacity at various pressures and temperatures are also studied.
文摘Tensile testing results of spray cast Ni3Al-based superalloy indicated that the yield strength and tensile strength increase with the increasing of temperature and reached maximum at around 760℃, then decrease with the increasing of temperature. After high temperature isostatic pressing (HIP), yield strength decreased and ductility and tensile strength increased. Stereographic projection showed that no matter at room temperature, medium temperature or high temperature, cracks extend along (111).
基金The project is supported by the Innovation Fund for Outstanding Scholar of Henan province(No.0621000700).
文摘The influence of holding time and distance from sample bottom on segregation and grain refinement of Ti was studied. Results show that Al-STi-IB has an obvious effect on refinement in AI-Si alloy after 4 h holding time. The segregation of Ti shows different morphology at different positions of casting. More segregation is at the bottom of castings because of localized congregation of Ti. The research shows that the difference in Ti concentration is as high as 25.6% between the top and bottom of castings.
基金Sponsored by National Hi-Tech Research and Development Program of China (2006AA03Z514)
文摘Wear property of material plays a key role in the service time of workpiece. A major objective in the development of new wheel materials is to improve the wear performance. The wear property of B and B＋ grade cast steel materials was reported. The results showed that B＋ grade cast steel material exhibited better wear property than the B grade material. Carbon content related to the hardness match was the principal factor affecting the wear properties.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (50434030)
文摘Solute diffusion controlled solidification model was used to simulate the initial stage cellular to dendrite transition of Ti44Al alloys during directional solidification at different velocities. The simulation results show that during this process, a mixed structure composed of cells and dendrites was observed, where secondary dendrites are absent at facing surface with parallel closely spaced dendrites, which agrees with the previous experimental observation. The dendrite spacings are larger than cellular spacings at a given rate, and the columnar grain spacing sharply increases to a maximum as solidification advance to coexistence zone. In addition, simulation also revealed that decreasing the numbers of the seed causes the trend of unstable dendrite transition to increase. Finally, the main influence factors affecting cell/dendrite transition were analyzed, which could be the change of growth rates resulting in slight fluctuations of liquid composition occurred at growth front. The simulation results are in reasonable agreement with the results of previous theoretical models and experimental observation at low cooling rates.
基金Item Sponsored by the Innovation Fund for Outstanding Scholar of Henan Province of China (0621000700)
文摘The numerical simulation technique was applied to the casting process of a valve-type part. The mold-filling and solidification stages of the casting were numerically analyzed. The filling behavior, solidification sequence, and thermal stress distribution were reproduced and the possible defects, such as cold shut and shrinkage, were predicted. Based on the simulation result, the double-gating system was replaced by a single-gating system. Meanwhile, the chills were used to regulate the solidification sequence of casting. To eliminate the cracks in the casting, the sand core was converted into a canulate one. By modifying the original process, the defects were eliminated and the casting with good quality was obtained.
