Influence of chemical liquids on the fatigue crack growth of the AZ31 magnesium alloy

The fatigue crack growth behavior of an AZ31 magnesium alloy was investigated by comparing the effect of zirconate and phos-phate chemical liquids. The morphology, components, and phase compositions of the chemical depositions at the fatigue crack tip were analyzed by employing scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, energy dispersive spectroscopy （EDS）, and X-ray diffraction （XRD）, respectively. For samples with and without the chemical liquids, their stress-intensity factor values at the fatigue crack tip were compared by using a stress-strain gauge. The results demonstrated that a zirconate film （ZrxOy-ZnxOy） and a phosphate film （Zn3（PO4）2·4H2O and MgZnP2O7） could be formed on the fatigue crack-surface at the fatigue crack tip. The stress distribution was changed because of the chemical depositions and the causticity of the chemical liquids. This could decrease the stress-intensity factor value and thus effectively cause fatigue crack closure, which reduces the fatigue crack growth rate. Moreover, it was found that the fatigue crack closure effect of zirconates was more positive than that of phosphates.

Microstructure,mechanical,and corrosion properties of surface of CuNi alloy produced by punching and annealing treatment

The influence of annealing on the formation of nanocrystalline of CuNi alloy surface was investigated by evaluating the microstructure, mechanical properties, and corrosion behavior of asprocessed condition （using severe plastic deformation by punching process） and its annealed condition. It was observed that the microstructure changed after annealing of punched sample using an atomic force microscope. Mechanical resistance and corrosion resis tance were also characterized using nanoindentation test, electrochemical test, electron work function, and micro tribometer test. It was found that the punched and sub sequent annealed samples have increasing hardness, elastic behavior 07）, and corrosion resistance. Therefore, anneal ing can lead to the final formation of nanocrystalline and corresponding stability of grain boundary, which are responsible for the increasing mechanical properties and corrosion resistance.

Cerium-Based Sealing Treatment of Mg–Al Hydrotalcite Film on AZ91D Magnesium Alloy

An environment-friendly cerium-based sealing treatment was developed to improve the surface integrity and corrosion resistance of Mg–Al hydrotalcite film on AZ91D magnesium alloy. The cerium dioxide was generated through three stages namely nucleation, growth and dissolution, modifying the surface of AZ91D Mg alloy, and the hydrotalcite film became integral after being treated for 30 min. The results of polarization curves showed that the anti-corrosive performance of the hydrotalcite film was enhanced by the sealing treatment. Moreover, the immersion tests and electrochemical impedance spectrum measurements also demonstrated that the sealed hydrotalcite film provided a longer-term protection of magnesium alloy from corrosion as compared to the unsealed one.

Effect of Solution Treatment on Microstructure and Corrosion Properties of Mg–4Gd–1Y–1Zn–0.5Ca–1Zr Alloy

The as-cast multi-element Mg–4Gd–1Y–1Zn–0.5Ca–1Zr alloy with low rare earth additions was prepared, and the solution treatment was applied at different temperatures. The microstructural evolution of the alloy was characterized by optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy, and corrosion properties of the alloy in 3.5% NaCl solution were evaluated by immersion and electrochemical tests. The results indicate that the as-cast alloy is composed of the a-Mg matrix,lamellar long-period stacking-ordered（LPSO） structure and eutectic phase. The LPSO structure exists with more volume fraction in the alloy solution-treated at 440 °C, but disappears with the increase in the solution temperature. For all the solution-treated alloys, the precipitated phases are detected. The corrosion rates of the alloys decrease first and then increase slightly with the increase in the solution temperature, and the corrosion resistance of the solution-treated alloys is more than four times as good as that of the as-cast alloy. In addition, the alloy solution-treated at 480 °C for 6 h shows the best corrosion property.

Correlation between crystal structure and mechanical performance of Cr-implanted 300M high-strength steel using X-ray diffraction method

In order to study the influence of crystal structure change due to implantation dose on the hardness and wear performance of 300M high-strength steel,samples were surface modified by Cr implantation with dosages of 5.0 × 10^16,1.5 × 10^17 and 3.0 × 10^17 ions/cm^2.X-ray diffraction method,which was already applied in studies on the microstructure of deformed and heat-treated materials,was used to study the crystal structure of the implanted steel,and the results were corrected with the hardness and wear performance.The solid solution strengthening effect and microstructure vary with increase in implantation dose.Owing to strong solid solution hardening of Cr,small average crystallite size and high dislocation density,the hardness and wear resistance of implanted steel with dose of 5.0 × 10^16 ions/cm^2 were found to be the highest compared with other samples.Moreover,although the crystal lite size of the implanted sample with dose of 3 × 10^17 ions/cm^2 was similar to that of substrate and the dislocation density was lower than that of the substrate,its higher hardness and lower specific wear rate were due to the solid solution hardening and perhaps Cr clusters reinforcement.