Preparation and Mechanical Properties of-SiC Nanoparticle Reinforced Aluminum Matrix Composite by a Multi-step Powder Metallurgy Process

β-SiC nanoparticle reinforced A1 matrix （nano-SiCp/A1） composite was prepared by a multi- step powder metallurgy strategy including presureless sintering, hot compacting process and hot extrusion. The microstructures of the as-prepared composites were observed by scanning electronic microscopy （SEM）, and the mechanical properties were characterized by tensile strength measurement and Brinell hardness test. The experimental results revealed that the tensile strength of the composite with the addition of 5wt%/3-SIC nanoprtieles could be increased to 215 MPa, increasing by 110% compared with pure A1 matrix. Comparative experiments reflected that theβ-SIC nanoprticles showed significant reinforcement effect than traditional a-SiC micro-sized particles. The preparation process and sintering procedure were investigated to develop a cost effective preparation strategy to fabricate nano-SiCp/A1 composite.

STUDY ON PREPARATION OF CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE OF WC-Co ULTRAFINE POWDERS

The W -Co compound precursor powders with an average particle sife of 60 nm were prepared by the chemical coprecipitation as the raw materials of Na2WO1 and CoCl2 and as the reagents of HCI and NH3 ?H2O. After re-ducing and carburizing the precursor powders by hydrogen gas and CO-CO 2 mixture gas. the WC-Co composite povvders ivith an average particle size of 0. 18/wi can be obtained. The purity and particle size of powders -were analysed by XRD and TEM. respectively. Meanwhile, the key factors to influ-ence the reducing and carburizing process of powders were also studied.

Performance of the Cement Matrix Composite Material With Rubber Powder

The effect of the deferent rubber content substituted for fine aggregate on the mortar performance was studied.The effects of the rubber coated with the coating materials on the mortar compressive strength,bending strength and impact work were discussed.The optimum rubber powder content and the suitable coating material were found.Through the electrical probe test-BEI,SEI and calcium ion distribution,and the slight crack and the interface between the rubber and cement matrix are analyzed.The results show that the rubber powder coated with the surface treatment materials A,B and C has the capability of absorbing a large amount of energy under the compressive and flexural load and the slight cracks of R-C were controlled and restrained.

Development of Cu-Exfoliated Graphite Nanoplatelets (xGnP) Metal Matrix Composite by Powder Metallurgy Route

In the present investigation the possibility of using exfoliated graphite nanoplatelets (xGnP) as reinforcement in order to enhance the mechanical properties of Cu-based metal matrix composites is explored. Cu-based metal matrix composites reinforced with different amounts of xGnP were fabricated by powder metallurgy route. The microstructure, sliding wear behaviour and mechanical properties of the Cu-xGnP composites were investigated. xGnP has been synthesized from the graphite intercalation compounds (GIC) through rapid evaporation of the intercalant at an elevated temperature. The thermally exfoliated graphite was later sonicated for a period of 5 h in acetone in order to achieve further exfoliation. The xGnP synthesized was characterized using SEM, HRTEM, X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The Cu and xGnP powder mixtures were consolidated under a load of 565 MPa followed by sintering at 850°C for 2 h in inert atmosphere. Cu-1, 2, 3 and 5 wt% xGnP composites were developed. Results of the wear test show that there is a significant improvement in the wear resistance of the composites up to addition of 2 wt% of xGnP. Hardness, tensile strength and strain at failure of the various Cu-xGnP composites also show improvement upto the addition of 2 wt% xGnP beyond which there is a decrease in these properties. The density of the composites decreases with the addition of higher wt% of xGnP although addition of higher wt% of xGnP leads to higher sinterability and densification of the composites, resulting in higher relative density values. The nature of fracture in the pure Cu as well as the various Cu-xGnP composites was found to be ductile. Nanoplatelets of graphite were found firmly embedded in the Cu matrix in case of Cu-xGnP composites containing low wt% of xGnP.

颗粒增强铝基复合材料热等静压近净成形有限元模拟

目的建立可靠的模拟方法,以更高效地预测颗粒增强铝基复合材料(PRAMC)粉末热等静压中的形状变化和不同部位致密度的差异,解决传统实验试错方法适用性差且费时费力的问题,满足批量应用的需求。方法以45%(体积分数)SiCp/6092Al复合材料为研究对象,构建了能预测粉末热等静压成形过程的有限元模型。使用Gurson-Tvergard-Needleman(GTN)模型作为粉末本构模型,建立了粉末尺度的代表性体积单元(RVE)对GTN模型进行修正。结果通过对比GTN模型计算结果与实验结果,发现修正后的GTN模型能更准确地预测模型的最终变形尺寸,与修正前相比,相对误差降低了1.6%~2.9%。使用修正后的GTN模型对杯形回转体零件的热等静压成形过程进行预测,最终形状的计算结果与实验结果的相对误差仅为0.2%~3.1%,致密度分布的相对误差在0.5%以内。在探究包套厚度对热等静压过程的影响时发现,随着包套厚度的增大,热等静压过程中的屏蔽作用增强,内部粉体致密度下降。结论为PRAMC热等静压近终形制备的形状和致密度控制问题提供了有限元预测工具,辅助优化了热等静压工艺和包套设计,降低了颗粒增强铝基复合材料热等静压近净成形过程开发的试错成本。

低成本TiH_(2)粉末制备Ti/(TiB+TiC)复合材料的组织与性能

使用低成本的TiH_(2)粉末代替纯钛粉,通过添加B4C原位生成TiB和TiC两种增强相,经过真空无压烧结及热挤压工艺制备出具有优异力学性能的Ti/(TiB+TiC)钛基复合材料,分析了制备工艺和增强相对复合材料组织与性能的影响。结果表明,TiH_(2)粉末具有较好的烧结活性,脱氢烧结样品的相对密度可达97.7%;经热挤压工艺,相对密度进一步提升到99.9%,接近于全致密。增强相TiB为短纤维状,TiC为颗粒状,均匀分布在等轴α-Ti基体中,能抑制等轴晶的长大,细化晶粒。热挤压工艺能进一步细化晶粒,使组织更加均匀致密,挤压态钛基复合材料具有高硬度和良好的强塑性匹配。TiH_(2)+4%B4C(体积分数)挤压态复合材料维氏硬度Hv0.3310,屈服强度683 MPa,抗拉强度851 MPa,断后伸长率15.1%。

基于DEM的磨粉机皮磨研磨仿真及参数优化

目的 探究辊式磨粉机皮磨系统工作参数对工艺效果的影响,并进行1B磨制粉过程磨辊工作参数优化。方法 通过Dem离散元软件对磨辊研磨过程进行模拟分析,以齿角、前角、轧距、落料点间距4个因素为变量对取粉率和功耗的影响进行分析,并采用正交试验和矩阵分析法对数值模拟结果进行综合评定。结果 得出1B磨制粉工序中最优参数组合方案为齿角γ=85°,前角α=25°,轧距d=1.5 mm,落料点间距b=0 mm。结论 本文对磨辊研磨过程的仿真分析提供了参考方法,并对辊式磨粉机工作参数的优化设置具有一定的指导意义。

激光粉末床熔融成形金刚石增强铝基复合材料

添加质量分数3%金刚石颗粒并利用激光粉末床熔融技术制备6061铝基复合材料。采用光学显微镜、扫描电子显微镜、X射线衍射仪、电子密度计、电子式万能试验机对3%金刚石/6061铝基复合材料的微观组织、相对密度和拉伸性能进行了表征与分析。结果表明:金刚石与Al基体反应生成了针状Al4C3相,并沉积在α-Al基体上,导致晶界位错密度增加,强度提高,抗失效能力增强。金刚石的添加促使6061铝基体中热裂纹消失,但存在孔洞缺陷。较低的扫描速度增加了激光光斑与被加工材料接触的时间,导致金刚石颗粒部分石墨化,铝基体部分蒸发,进而形成内部缺陷,降低了复合材料的相对密度(97%)。金刚石的加入显著提高了激光粉末床熔融技术成形金刚石/6061铝基复合材料的抗拉强度,当激光功率为350 W、扫描速度为800 mm·s-1时,复合材料的极限抗拉强度达到最大值244.2 MPa,屈服强度211.6 MPa,伸长率2.1%。

胶粉复合改性沥青的研制及工业化生产

以某公司加工的环烷基和中间基原油为原料,通过优化原油配比,采用常减压蒸馏工艺,通过控制减压蒸馏工艺条件,生产出符合技术标准要求且能够用于改性沥青的基质沥青原料。通过筛选与基质沥青配伍性好的胶粉、助剂添加比例及工艺条件优化,研制出符合技术规范要求的胶粉复合改性沥青并进行了工业试生产。对工业生产的产品检测及专业部门鉴定结果表明,胶粉复合改性沥青产品各项技术指标符合JT/T798-2019《路用废胎胶粉橡胶沥青》技术要求,成功实现了工业化生产和应用。

X射线荧光光谱仪粉末压片法分析炉前硅锰合金的应用研究

本文介绍了X射线荧光光谱仪粉末压片法分析炉前硅锰合金在试验应用过程中样品不均匀性、基体效应、样品变化等因素影响,以及如何控制、减少影响、提高分析结果的准确性的研究。最终达到精密度试验和正确度试验结果均满足化学分析重复限性和再现性要求以及炼钢对硅锰物料的分析检测要求。

Processing and mechanical properties of 2024 aluminum matrix composites containing Tungsten and Tantalum prepared by PM

The 2024 Al composites containing W, Ta were fabricated by powder metallurgy for their potential use as shielding material. W, Ta powders and gas-atomized 2024 Al aluminum powders were mixed by a ball mixer. The mixtures were consolidated by cold isostatic pressing (CIP) and then hot-extruded into full-density bars. The extruded bars were heat treated in T6 conditions. The microstructure and its relationship with the mechanical properties were investigated by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The results show that the particles of nonuniform size and irregular shape randomly disperse in the 2024 aluminum alloy matrix. The tensile tests show that an increase of tensile strength and decrease of elongation to failure of the heat treated composites compared with the extruded composites.

Dispersion of multiwalled carbon nanotubes in aluminum powders

Multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) were treated with the reflux within the concentrated nitric acid for 0-25 h to purify and disperse the tangled MWNTs. The effect of reflux time on the morphology and the weight loss of MWNTs were investigated. Meanwhile,the dispersion of MWNTs with 0-2.0 wt.% in 2024Al powders using mechanical stirring with an assisting ultrasonic shaker in ethanol was also studied. The results show that the reflux time markedly affects the morphology of MWNTs. The weight loss of MWNTs i...

Corrosion properties in a simulated body fluid of Mg/β-TCP composites prepared by powder metallurgy

Magnesium matrix composites （MMC） reinforced with 5wt% tricalcium phosphate （TCP） particles were prepared by powder metallurgy. Pure magnesium （CP-Mg） was fabricated by the same procedure for comparison. Scanning electron microscopy and en- ergy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analyses revealed that TCP particles were distributed homogeneously in the MMC. In order to investi- gate the corrosion properties, MMC samples were immersed in a simulated body fluid （SBF） at 310~0.5 K for 72 h. The mass loss of the samples in SBF and the pH values of the SBF were evaluated. Moreover, electrochemical measurements were conducted in the SBF. It was shown that the corrosion rate of the MMC decreased with the addition of TCP compared with CP-Mg. Hydroxyapatite was formed on the surface of MMC samples after immersion in the SBF for 72 h but not on the surface of CP-Mg.

Fabrication of homogeneously dispersed graphene/Al composites by solution mixing and powder metallurgy

Graphene-reinforced aluminum （AI） matrix composites were successfully prepared via solution mixing and powder metallurgy in this study. The mechanical properties of the composites were studied using microhardness and tensile tests. Compared to the pure Al alloy, the graphene/Al composites showed increased strength and hardness. A tensile strength of 255 MPa was achieved for the graphene/Al com- posite with only 0.3wt% graphene, which has a 25% increase over the tensile strength of the pure Al matrix. Raman spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy were used to investigate the morphol- ogies, chemical compositions, and microstructures of the graphene and the graphene/A1 composites. On the basis of fractographic evidence, a relevant fracture mechanism is proposed.

Effect of powder mixing process on the microstructure and thermal conductivity of Al/diamond composites fabricated by spark plasma sintering

Two powder mixing processes, mechanical mixing （MM） and mechanical alloying （MA）, were used to prepare mixed Al/diamond powders, which were subsequently consolidated using spark plasma sintering （SPS） to produce bulk Al/diamond composites. The effects of the powder mixing process on the morphologies of the mixed powders, the microstructure and the thermal conductivity of the composites were investigated. The results show that the powder mixing process can significantly affect the microstructure and the thermal conductivity of the composites. Agglomerations of the particles occurred in mixed powders using MM for 30 min, which led to high pore content and weak interfacial bonding in the composites and resulted in low relative density and low thermal conductivity for the composites. Mixed powders of homogeneous distribution of diamond particles could be obtained using MA for 10 min and MM for 2 h. The composite prepared through MA indicated a high relative density but low thermal conductivity due to its defects, such as damaged particles, Fe impurity, and local interfacial debonding, which were mainly introduced in the MA process. In contrast, the composite made by MM for 2 h demonstrated high relative density and an excellent thermal conductivity of 325 W.m^-1.K^-1, owing to its having few defects and strong inter-facial bonding.

New Nanocrystalline Matrix Materials for Sintered Diamond Tools

The work presents the possibility of substitution of expensive, wear resistant Co-WC powders, that have been traditionally used in the production of sintered diamond tools, with cheap iron-base counterparts manufactured by ball milling. It has been shown that ball-milled Fe-Ni-Cu-Sn-C powders can be consolidated to a virtually pore-free condition by hot pressing at 900 ℃. The as-consolidated material has nanocrystalline structure and is characterised by a combination of high hardness, mechanical strength and excellent resistance to abrasion. Its properties can be widely modified by changing the milling conditions.

Fabrication and characterization copper/diamond composites for heat sink application using powder metallurgy

Copper composites reinforced with diamond particles were fabricated by the powder metallurgical technique. Copper matrix and diamond powders were mixed mechanically, cold com- pacted at 100 bar then sintered at 900?C. The prepared powders and sintered copper/diamond composites were investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope equipped with an energy dispersive X-ray analysis (SEM/EDS). The effect of diamond contents in the Cu/diamond composite on the different properties of the composite was studied. On fracture surfaces of the Cu/uncoated diamond composites, it was found that there is a very weak bonding between diamonds and pure copper matrix. In order to improve the bonding strength between copper and the reinforcement, diamond particles were electroless coated with NiWB alloy. The results show that coated diamond particles distribute uniformly in copper composite and the interface between diamond particles and Cu matrix is clear and well bonded due to the formation of a thin layer from WB2, Ni3B, and BC2 between Cu and diamond interfaces. The properties of the composites materials using coated powder, such as hardness, transverse rupture strength, thermal conductivity, and coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) were exhibit greater values than that of the composites using uncoated diamond powder. Additionally, the results reveals that the maximum diamond incorporation was attained at 20 Vf%. Actually, Cu/20 Vf% coated diamond com- posite yields a high thermal conductivity of 430 W/mK along with a low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) 6 × 10–6/K.

Self-propagating high temperature synthesis of MoSi_2 matrix composites

MoSi2 is presently regarded as the most important material for electrical heating and as one with huge potential for high temperature structural uses. MoSi2 and MoSi2 matrix composites were prepared by self-propagating high temperature synthesis （SHS）. Pure MoSi2 was obtained and a compound of MoSi2 and WSi2was synthesized in the form of predominant solid solution （Mo,W）Si2. By adding aluminum of 5.5 at.% to Mo-Si, the crystal structure of MoSi2 changed into a mixture of tetragonal Cllb MoSi2and hexagonal C40 Mo（Si,Al）2. The （Mo,W）Si2-Mo（Si,Al）2-W（Si,Al）2 composite materials were synthesized by adding aluminum of 5.5 at.% to Mo-W-Si. However, if the amount of the added aluminum was not larger than 2.5 at.%, it did not have any significant effect. SHS is an effective technology for synthesis of MoSi2 and MoSi2 matrix composites.

Microstructural Changes of T1-6A1-4V Matrix by the Incorporation of Continuous SiC Fibers

In SiC（f）/Ti-6Al-4V composites, the microstructure of the matrix close to the fiber was different from that of the fiber-less material. Microstructure observations show that a layer of fine grains was located adjacent to the fiber, and more dislocations and faults were found in this region. Higher recrystallization nucleation rate due to the undeformed SiC fiber and thermal residual stress induced during cooling from the fabrication temperature caused the microstructural changes of the matrix. Hardness measurement indicates that the matrix in the fiber neighborhood was strengthened, and the strengthening effect decreased with distance away from the fiber.