Two-stage dynamic recrystallization and texture evolution in Al-7Mg alloy during hot torsion

Hot torsion tests were performed on the Al-7Mg alloy at the temperature ranging from 300 to 500℃ and strain rates between 0.05 and 5 s^(-1) to explore the progressive dynamic recrystallization(DRX)and texture behaviors.The DRX behavior of the alloy manifested two distinct stages:Stage 1 at strain of≤2 and Stage 2 at strains of≥2.In Stage 1,there was a slight increase in the DRXed grain fraction(X_(DRX))with predominance of discontinuous DRX(DDRX),followed by a modest change in X_(DRX) until the transition to Stage 2.Stage 2 was marked by an accelerated rate of DRX,culminating in a substantial final X_(DRX) of~0.9.Electron backscattered diffraction(EBSD)analysis on a sample in Stage 2 revealed that continuous DRX(CDRX)predominantly occurred within the(121)[001]grains,whereas the(111)[110]grains underwent a geometric DRX(GDRX)evolution without a noticeable sub-grain structure.Furthermore,a modified Avrami’s DRX kinetics model was utilized to predict the microstructural refinement in the Al-7Mg alloy during the DRX evolution.Although this kinetics model did not accurately capture the DDRX behavior in Stage 1,it effectively simulated the DRX rate in Stage 2.The texture index was employed to assess the evolution of the texture isotropy during hot-torsion test,demonstrating significant improvement(>75%)in texture randomness before the commencement of Stage 2.This initial texture evolution is attributed to the rotation of parent grains and the substructure evolution,rather than to an increase in X_(DRX).

Y/Al-5Ti-1B复合变质对Al-7Si合金微观组织和力学性能的影响

在传统铸造Al-Si合金中存在的粗大树枝晶α-Al相以及针状共晶Si严重割裂基体,显著降低合金的力学性能。为细化Al-Si合金的组织,提升其力学性能,本文使用扫描电镜(SEM)、电子探针(EPMA)、X射线衍射仪(XRD)以及万能材料试验机,研究了不同添加量Y/Al-5Ti-1B变质剂(Al-5Ti-1B均为2%,稀土Y分别为0.05%、0.1%、0.2%、0.3%、0.4%、0.5%,质量分数)对Al-7Si合金微观组织和力学性能的影响,并探究了其对Al-7Si合金的变质机理。实验结果表明,当Al-5Ti-1B含量为2%、稀土Y含量为0.4%时,变质效果最佳,共晶Si由粗大针状变为细小颗粒状,长和宽分别减小至2.7和0.8μm,相较于未经变质处理的Al-7Si合金,减小了90.6%和4.7%。合金抗拉强度由原来的168.1 MPa提升至209.1 MPa,增加了24.4%。同时伸长率从6.23%提升至9.62%,增长了54.4%。此外,合金的断裂方式也从脆性断裂转变为韧-脆混合断裂。

孔隙和α-Al(Fe/Mn)Si相对高压压铸Al-7Si-0.2Mg合金塑性的影响

采用高压压铸工艺制备两批次不同尺寸的Al-7Si-0.2Mg(质量分数,%)合金,获得显微组织和孔隙非均匀分布的薄壁铸件,并对比研究孔隙和显微组织对铸态合金塑性的影响。结果表明:不同铸件和不同位置样品的伸长率有较大波动(9.7%~17.9%)。当合金存在大面积孔隙时,有效承载面积减小导致由孔隙产生的应力集中使合金伸长率显著降低。当合金只存在小面积孔隙时,塑性变形过程中合金中的α-Al(Fe/Mn)Si相先于共晶硅相发生脆性断裂,α-Al(Fe/Mn)Si相的数量密度对伸长率的波动起主导作用,具有高数量密度α-Al(Fe/Mn)Si相试样的伸长率显著降低。此外,局部较高的冷却速率导致铸件α-Al(Fe/Mn)Si相数量密度的增加。

不同固溶处理对亚共晶Al-Si合金组织和性能的影响

铸态的亚共晶Al-Si合金中,粗大的α-Al晶粒和针片状共晶Si是造成其性能降低的主要原因。通过对Al-Ti-La和Nd细化变质后的Al-7Si合金进行了不同条件的固溶处理,研究了不同固溶温度和时间对其微观组织及性能的影响。结果表明:铸态Al-7Si合金随着固溶温度的升高,二次枝晶臂间距(SDAS)逐渐增大,共晶Si尺寸逐渐减小,并且共晶Si由长条状和纤维状向短棒状转变。随着固溶时间的延长,共晶Si的演变过程为:长条状→短棒状→粒状→粗化长大。当固溶温度为535℃、固溶时间为3 h时,合金的显微硬度为62.5 HV,相比于铸态提升了10.5%,极限抗拉强度(UTS)和断裂延伸率(El)由铸态的170.2 MPa和11.1%提升至174.0 MPa和13.1%,分别提升2.2%和18.0%,断口的解理平台小且出现大面积韧窝,由脆性断裂转变为韧性断裂。

Al_(2.5)Cu_(0.5)Ti中间合金对Al-7Si合金微观组织和力学性能的影响

通过真空电弧熔炼炉制备Al_(2.5)Cu_(0.5)Ti中间合金,利用光学显微镜(OM)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、电子探针显微分析仪(EPMA)、X射线衍射仪(XRD)、差热分析仪(DSC)和万能材料试验机,研究不同添加量(0.3%,0.5%,0.7%,0.9%和1.3%,质量分数,下同)Al_(2.5)Cu_(0.5)Ti中间合金对Al-7Si合金微观组织和性能的影响。结果表明:随着Al_(2.5)Cu_(0.5)Ti合金添加量的增加,Al-7Si合金中初生α-Al和共晶Si组织被显著细化。与未添加Al_(2.5)Cu_(0.5)Ti中间合金相比,当Al-7Si合金中添加0.9%Al_(2.5)Cu_(0.5)Ti中间合金后,初生α-Al晶粒尺寸从218μm减小到80μm,二次枝晶间距从25μm减小到9.3μm;共晶Si组织由粗大的针片状细化为短片状和短棒状,平均长度和宽度分别从34.8μm和4μm减小到11.6μm和1.7μm;合金的抗拉强度和伸长率分别达到184 MPa和9.3%,与未变质合金的力学性能(162 MPa和3%)相比分别提高了13.6%和210%,断裂模式由韧脆混合断裂模式转变为韧性断裂。然而,当Al_(2.5)Cu_(0.5)Ti合金的添加量增加到1.3%时,发生过变质现象,导致Al-7Si合金组织粗化,力学性能下降。

Effects of Mn and Sn on microstructure of Al-7Si-Mg alloy modified by Sr and Al-5Ti-B

The effects of Mn and Sn on the microstructure of Al?7Si?Mg alloy modified by Sr and Al?5Ti?B were studied. The results show that the columnar dendrites structure is observed with high content of Sr, indicating a poisoning effect of the Al?5Ti?B grain refinement. In addition, Sr intermetallic compounds distribute on the TiB2 particles, which agglomerate inside the eutectic Si. The mechanism responsible for such poisoning was discussed. The addition of Mn changes the morphology of iron intermetallic compounds fromβ-Al5FeSi toα-Al(Mn,Fe)Si. Increasing the amount of Mn changes the morphology ofα-Al(Mn,Fe)Si from branched shape to rod-like shape with branched distribution, and finally convertsα-Al(Mn,Fe)Si to Chinese script shape. The microstructure observed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) shows that Mg is more likely to interact with Sn in contrast with Si under the effect of Sn. Mg2Sn compound preferentially precipitates between the Si/Si interfaces and Al/Si interfaces.

固溶处理时间对铸造Al-Si-Mg合金低温力学性能的影响

对铸造Al-7Si-0.3Mg合金进行了20℃、-20℃和-60℃的拉伸试验,研究了固溶时间对其力学性能和显微组织的影响,并分析了Si相对断裂行为的影响及其作用机理。结果表明,随着固溶时间的延长,合金在20℃、-20℃和-60℃下屈服强度、抗拉强度和伸长率都呈先增加后降低的趋势,在固溶时间为10 h时取得最大值。随着固溶时间的延长,合金中Si相的尺寸和长宽比有所减小,在固溶时间为10 h时,合金中尺寸较小的Si相主要呈颗粒状,继续延长固溶时间至15 h时,Si相的尺寸和长宽比增加。随着试验温度的降低,Si相附近的滑移带数量呈现逐渐减少的趋势,较低温度下合金断口附近出现了较多的断裂Si相,但是相对而言,固溶时间为10 h的断裂Si相处的裂纹较小,且断口以小解理平面和韧窝为主,韧性相对未固溶时更好。

Effect of La addition on microstructure and mechanical properties of hypoeutectic Al-7Si aluminum alloy

The effect of La addition(0,0.1,0.2,0.4,wt.%)on the microstructure,tensile properties and fracture behavior of Al-7Si alloy was investigated systematically.It is found that the La appears in the Al-7Si alloy in the form of Al4La and Al2Si2La phases.La addition can refine the secondary dendrite arm spacing(SDAS)and eutectic Si particles,which are decreased by 7.9%and 7%,respectively,with the optimal La content of 0.1wt.%.Because when 0.1wt.%La is added,a relatively higher nucleation undercooling of 37.47℃ is observed.Higher undercooling degree suggests that nucleation is accelerated and subsequent growth is restrained.After T6 heat treatment,compared with the without La,the ultimate tensile strength of the alloy with 0.1wt.%La is enhanced by 5.2%from 333 MPa to 350.2 MPa and the elongation increases by 73%from 7.37%to 12.75%,correspondingly.The fracture mode evolves from the ductile-brittle mixed fracture to ductile fracture mode.However,when La element content reaches a certain value of 0.4wt.%,serious segregation takes place during the solidification process.The formed brittle phases deteriorate the tensile properties of the alloy and the fracture mode of Al-7Si-0.2/0.4 La changes to mixed ductile-brittle fracture mode.

Investigation of the Laser Powder Bed Fusion Process of Ti-6.5Al-3.5Mo-1.5Zr-0.3Si Alloy

Laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)is an advanced manufacturing technology;however,inappropriate LPBF process parameters may cause printing defects in materials.In the present work,the LPBF process of Ti-6.5Al-3.5Mo-1.5Zr-0.3Si alloy was investigated by a two-step optimization approach.Subsequently,heat transfer and liquid flow behaviors during LPBF were simulated by a well-tested phenomenological model,and the defect formation mechanisms in the as-fabricated alloy were discussed.The optimized process parameters for LPBF were detected as laser power changed from 195 W to 210 W,with scanning speed of 1250 mm/s.The LPBF process was divided into a laser irradiation stage,a spreading flow stage,and a solidification stage.The morphologies and defects of deposited tracks were affected by liquid flow behavior caused by rapid cooling rates.The findings of this research can provide valuable support for printing defect-free metal components.

Effect of Ti on microstructure and properties of electromagnetic stirred Al-18wt.%Mg_(2)Si alloy

By adding different amounts of Ti into the electromagnetic stirred Al-18wt.%Mg_(2)Si alloy,the effect of Ti element on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the alloy was studied.The experimental results show that the microstructure is refined after modification with Ti,which is related to the heterogeneous nucleation of TiAl_(3) particles on theα-Al matrix.With the increase of Ti content and holding time after stirring,the primary Mg_(2)Si phase is refined firstly and then coarsened,and correspondingly,the mechanical properties of the alloy show a trend of increasing at first and then decreasing.When the addition of Ti is 0.5wt.%and the holding time is about 20 min,the refinement effect of primary Mg_(2)Si phase is the most significant and the mechanical properties of the alloy are optimal.

MICROSTRUCTURE AND MACROSEGREGATION OF Al-7%Si ALLOY SOLIDIFIED UNDER COMPLEX EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC AND CENTRIFUGAL FORCES

Macrosegregations and microstructures of Al-7%Si alloy solidified under complex of fects of magnetic field and centrifugal forces are studied by means of a set of selfdesigned electromagnetic centrifugal casting (EMCC) device. It is shown that electromagnetic field (EMF) has an important effect on the macrosegregation of centrifugal casting specimen of Al-7%Si alloy in two respects: one is that there exists always a kind of convection in the liquid in front of the S/L interface caused by effect ofthe electromagnetic force; the other is that different atomic clusters of solidparticles with different physical characteristics are subjected to quite different electromagnetic (Lorentz) force. Therefore, their movements get changed. In addition, the formation process of a complex band structure consisting of primary α-Al dendrites and (α-Al+β-Si) eutectics in hypoeutectic Al-Si alloys during EMCC and the effect of EMF are discussed.

Yield strength prediction of rolled Al-(1.44-12.40)Si-0.7Mg alloy sheets under T4 condition

The effects of Si content on the microstructure and yield strength of Al-(1.44-12.40)Si-0.7 Mg(wt.%)alloy sheets under the T4 condition were systematically studied via laser scanning confocal microscopy(LSCM),DSC,TEM and tensile tests.The results show that the recrystallization grain of the alloy sheets becomes more refined with an increase in Si content.When the Si content increases from 1.44 to 12.4 wt.%,the grain size of the alloy sheets decreases from approximately 47 to 10μm.Further,with an increase in Si content,the volume fraction of the GP zones in the matrix increases slightly.Based on the existing model,a yield strength model for alloy sheets was proposed.The predicted results are in good agreement with the actual experimental results and reveal the strengthening mechanisms of the Al-(1.44-12.40)Si-0.7 Mg alloy sheets under the T4 condition and how they are influenced by the Si content.

Effect of T6-treatments on microstructure and mechanical properties of forged Al-4.4Cu-0.7Mg-0.6Si alloy

Transmission electron microscopy(TEM),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),hardness tests and tensile tests were performed to investigate the effect of aging on microstructure and mechanical properties of forged Al-4.4Cu-0.7Mg-0.6Si alloy.The results show that the alloy exhibits splendid mechanical properties with an ultimate tensile strength of504MPa and an elongation of10.1%after aging at170°C for16h.With tensile testing temperature increasing to150°C,the strength of the alloy declines slightly to483MPa.Then,the strength drops quickly when temperature reaches over200°C.The high strength of the alloy in peak-aged condition is caused by a considerable amount ofθ'and AlMgSiCu(Q)precipitates.The relatively stable mechanical properties tested below150°C are mainly ascribed to the stability ofθ'precipitates.The growth ofθ'and Q precipitates and the generation ofθphase lead to a rapid drop of the strength when temperature is over150°C.

Continuous cooling precipitation diagram of cast aluminium alloy Al-7Si-0.3Mg

The precipitation behaviour during quenching of cast Al-7Si-0.3Mg aluminium alloy was investigated by DSC in the cooling rate range of 0.01 K/s to 3 K/s and by quenching dilatometry for higher rates. Two main precipitation reactions were observed during cooling, a high temperature reaction starting almost directly with quenching from 540℃ and a low temperature reaction starting at about 400℃. Quenching with 3 K/s already significantly suppresses precipitation during quenching. Hardness after T6 ageing increases with increasing quenching rate, due to the increasing content of supersaturated solid solution. By dilatometry and hardness results the critical cooling rate can be estimated as about 60 K/s. Quenched Al-7Si-0.3Mg microstructures have been investigated by light microscopy. The microstructures consist of an aluminium-silicon eutectic structure, aluminium solid solution dendrites and precipitates inside the aluminium dendrites, depending on quenching rate.

Characteristics of Faigue Crack Initiation in Ti-5Al-4Sn-2Zr-1Mo-0.7Nd-0.25Si Alloy

The characteristics of fatigue crack initiation in Ti-5AI-4Sn-2Zr1Mo-O.7Nd-O.25Si alloy wereStudied. Two modes Of fatigue crack initiation were found. The Nd-rich phase particles displaybetter resistance to fatigue crack initiation than the matrix at lower stress.

Effect of Pre-Ageing on the Precipitation Behaviors and Mechanical Properties of Al-7Si-Mg Alloys

For alloys that are quenched to 25℃ room temperature, there are Mg-Mg, Si-Si and Mg-Si clusters shown by exothermic peaks in a A357 alloy. However, there are no clear Mg-Mg, Si-Si and Mg-Si cluster exothermic peaks in a A356 alloy. Hence, the low Mg content in a A356 alloy has less impact with natural ageing. The natural ageing impact on the mechanical properties of a A357 alloy is higher than a A356 alloy due to the precipitation of Mg-Si clusters for which the nucleation size does not reach the critical size. The 90℃ pre-ageing process could promote Mg-Si clusters to a critical size to become the nucleation site for of β''. This then increases the artificial ageing strength and mitigates the impact of natural ageing.

Melt Treatment of Al-7%Si Alloy by Flux Injection

The melt treatment of A1-7%Si alloy by the flux injection method in a resistance furnance was investigated. The experimental results show that the flux injection method can realize the melt treatment of A1-7%Si alloy. In purification, the flux injection method is superior to the standard lance degassing method. For the injection flux, the purifier Na2SiF6 is more powerful than Na3A1F6, the modifiers SrCl2, and R.E. Cl3 are quick acting, like NaF, but less powerful, the grain refiner containing K2TiF6 and KBF4 with Ti/B=1 is more potent than that with Ti/B=5. The analytical results indicate that the mass-transfer rate for the flux injection method is much higher than that for the conventional method .

Mg对原位合成TiB_2/Al-7Si复合材料的微观组织及力学性能的影响

采用K2TiF6和KBF4混合盐原位反应法制备TiB2/Al-7Si复合材料,利用XRD、SEM、金相显微镜、HV硬度测试和磨损实验等方法研究了Mg对复合材料的微观组织和力学性能的影响。结果表明:反应生成的TiB2颗粒平均尺寸约为0.5μm,材料的硬度和耐磨性随着TiB2含量的增加而提高;添加1.5%Mg(质量分数)元素可明显细化TiB2颗粒,且使其分布更加均匀,增强TiB2颗粒的弥散强化和细晶强化效果,复合材料的硬度和耐磨性显著改善;过量的Mg元素(3%)会造成TiB2颗粒细化效果的下降,但其硬度和耐磨性能继续得到改善。

Structures and electrochemical hydrogen storage performance of Si added A_2B_7-type alloy electrodes

In order to ameliorate the electrochemical hydrogen storage performance of La-Mg-Ni system A2B7-type electrode alloys, a small amount of Si was added. The La0.8Mg0.2Ni3.3Co0.2Six （x=0-0.2） electrode alloys were prepared by casting and annealing. The effects of adding Si on the structure and electrochemical hydrogen storage characteristics of the alloys were investigated systematically. The results indicate that the as-cast and annealed alloys hold multiple structures, involving two major phases of （La, Mg）2Ni7 with a Ce2Ni7-type hexagonal structure and LaNi5 with a CaCu5-type hexagonal structure as well as one residual phase LaNi3. The addition of Si results in a decrease in （La, Mg）2Ni7 phase and an increase in LaNi5 phase without changing the phase structure of the alloys. What is more, it brings on an obvious effect on electrochemical hydrogen storage characteristics of the alloys. The discharge capacities of the as-cast and annealed alloys decline with the increase of Si content, but their cycle stabilities clearly grow under the same condition. Furthermore, the measurements of the high rate discharge ability, the limiting current density, hydrogen diffusion coefficient as well as electrochemical impedance spectra all indicate that the electrochemical kinetic properties of the electrode alloys first increase and then decrease with the rising of Si content.

Effects of neodymium addition on microstructure and mechanical properties of near-eutectic Al-12Si alloys

The microstructure and mechanical properties of near-eutectic Al-12 Si alloys modified with 0-0.4% Nd（mass fraction） were investigated. The results indicate that a submicro- or nano-sized Al2 Nd phase is observed in the modified alloy with 0.3% Nd. The morphology of the α（Al） phase is significantly refined in the Nd-modified alloys. The primary Si morphology simultaneously changes into a fine, particle-like morphology, and the morphology of eutectic Si becomes fine-fibrous instead of coarse-acicular. Relatively few growth twins are observed on the surface of the Si plate in the Al-12Si-0.3Nd alloy at the optimal modification level. The mechanical property test results confirm that the mechanical properties of the as-cast Al-12 Si alloys are enhanced after the Nd addition, with optimal ultimate tensile strength（UTS） of 252 MPa and elongation（EL） of 13% at an Nd content of 0.3%. The improved mechanical properties are attributed to the refined morphology of Si phase and the formation of the Al2 Nd phase.