Effect of Yttrium on Microstructure and Hot Corrosion Preformance of Laser Clad Co-Based Alloy

The structure of the yttrium modified Co-base alloy layers formed by laser cladding on 2Cr13 and 1Cr18Ni9Ti steel surfaces and its hot corrosion performance have been investigated systematically.The re- sults show that the Y-containing cobalt base clad alloy has a finer microstructure and higher corrosion re- sistance to the salt mixture of 75% Na_2SO_4+25%NaCl at high temperature.The unique properties are ob- tained with addition of 0.875% Y for the formation of a continuous and compact oxide scale.The compact scale may act as a barrier for the inward diffusion of oxygen and sulphur and also for the outward diffusion of alloying elements.

Microstructure and wear resistance of Fe-based and Co-based coating of AISI H13

Fe-based and Co-based cladding layers were prepared on the surface of AISI H13 hot die steel by laser cladding technology.The microstructure,hardness and abrasion resistance of the two cladding layers were studied by means of optical microscope,scanning electron microscope,rockwell hardness tester,and high temperature friction and wear tester.Also,the red hardness of the cladding layers was measured,after holding the layers at 600℃ for 1 hour by muffle furnace and repeated 4 times.The rockwell hardness values of the substrate,the Fe-based and the Co-based alloy coating measured were HRC 47,HRC 52 and HRC 48,respectively.The red hardness values of the substrate and the Fe-based cladding layer were decreased,while that of the Co-based cladding layer was increased.The Co-based cladding layer has the minimal wear loss weight and friction coefficient among them.The wear mechanisms of the substrate,the Fe-based layer and the Cobased layer attribute mainly to abrasive wear,adhesion wear,and both of them,respectively.

Thermal Fatigue Behaviour of Co-Based Alloy Coating Obtained by Laser Surface Melt-Casting on High Temperature Alloy

A thermal fatigue behaviour of Co-based alloy coating obtained by laser surface meltcasting on the high temperature alloy GH33 was studied.The results show that after each time of thermal cycling,the final residual stress was formed in the melt-casting layer which is attributed to the thermal stress and structural stress.Through the first 50 times of thermal cycling,the morphology of coating still inherits the laser casting one,but the dendrites get bigger;After the second 50 times of thermal cycling,corrosion pits emerge from coating,and mostly in the places where coating and substrate meet.The fatigue damage type of coating belongs to stress corrosion.

Microstructures and properties of Co-based alloy coatings prepared on surface of H13 steel

The Co-based alloy coatings had been prepared by laser cladding and vacuum fusion sintering. Microstructures of the coatings were investigated and the performance of thermal cycling was also tested using scanning electron microscopy （ SEM） and X-ray diffraction （ XRD ）. The results show that the coatings and substrates combine well. The main phase compositions of laser cladding coating are T-Co, Cr23 C6 and Ni2 9 Cro. 7 Feo. 36, while vacuum fusion sintering coating consists of Co, Cr7 C3, and Ni2.9 Cro. 7 Feo. 36. After thermal cycling, the minimum hot cracking width of laser cladding coating is 14 μm; moreover, laser cladding coating maintains high hardness and hot-cracking susceptibility. Those are beneficial to high temperature wear resistance of hot work dies.

High-Temperature Electric Properties and X-ray Photoemission Spectra of Layered Co-Based Oxides Bi_(2-x)La_xSr_2Co_2O_(8-δ)

Layered Co-based ceramics with a nominal composition Bi2-xLaxSr2Co2O8-δ (x=0.0, 0.4, 0.8, short by BLC-222) were prepared using conventional solid state reaction method. X-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS) was used to investigate their electronic structures. The cobalt ions are highly mixed valences of Co3+ and Co4+. The fraction of Co4+ almost keeps unchanged with the increase of x. The O-1s photoemission spectra show that there are lattice oxygen and chemical absorbed oxygen in all the samples. The substitution of Bi3+ by La3+ results in a change from metallic-like behavior to semiconductor behavior. This abnormal phenomenon means that La3+ plays a key role in effecting the electrical transport property of BLC-222. The O-Co covalence bond is strengthened by the increase of La3+, which results in the decrease of conductivity.

Influence of welding on low cycle fatigue properties of Co-based superalloy FSX-414

Co-based superalloys such as FSX-414 have been recently used in gas turbine first stage nozzles. During service, nozzles are exposed to low cycle fatigue, which can lead to cracking of these components. The cracks on these nozzles are usually welded with ttmgsten arc welding （TIG） using Co-based filler metals. In this paper, the effect of TIG on the tensile and low cycle fatigue properties of Co-based superalloy FSX-414 was studied at 950℃. The experimental results show that the yield and ultimate tensile stresses of welded and unwelded specimens are comparable to each other. But toughness of welded specimens is lower than that of unwelded ones. The low cycle fatigue properties of FSX-414 were studied at a strain rate of 3.3×10^-4 s^-1, strain ratio R=-1 （R=emin/emax） and Aet （total strain change） from 0.8% to 2%. In welded specimens, at high strain cycling, the nucleation and growth of cracks occur in the welded zone. But at Aet=0.8%, fracture occurs in the same zones of unwelded specimens. The results show that the total fatigue lives of the welded specimens are shorter than those of unwelded ones. In all of the low cycle fatigue tests, softening phenomena are observed.

Preparation, Structures and Magnetic Properties of Two Co-based Clusters with Triangular Core and Cuboidal Core Geometries

Two novel Co-based clusters with the 2-(hydroxylmethyl)pyridine(hmpH)ligand,formulated as[Co3(hmp)6(hmpH)]×2NO3×3H2O(ZTU-3)and[Co4(hmp)4(CH3CO2)2(H2O)4]×2NO3(ZTU-4),have been successfully synthesized and structurally characterized.ZTU-3 features a triangular core geometry,while ZTU-4 exhibits a cuboidal core geometry.In addition,the magnetic properties of ZTU-3 and ZTU-4 are also all investigated.

Effect of Laser Annealing on Permeability Spectra in Co-based Amorphous Ribbon

We investigated the variation of permeability spectra and relaxation frequency in Co-based amorphous ribbon annealed by pulsed Nd:YAG laser at various annealing energy Ea. The complex permeability spectra varies sensitively with the annealing energy, where the spectra could be decomposed into two contributions from domain wall motion,μdw(f) and rotational magnetization μrot(f) by analyzing the measured spectra as a function of driving ac field amplitude. The magnitude of μdw(f) and μrot(f) in dc limit shows maximum at Ea = 176 mJ. The maximum relaxation frequency for rotational magnetization, determined by μ'(f) curve, is about 700 kHz at Ea=62 mJ but that for wall motion is about 26 kHz at 230 mJ. These variations reflect the increase of magnetic softness and microstructural change by the annealing.

Novel Soft Magnetic Co-Based Ternary Co-Er-B Bulk Metallic Glasses

In this work,a series of Co-based ternary Co-Er-B bulk metallic glasses(BMGs)with excellent soft magnetic properties and high strength were developed,and the local atomic structure of a typical Co_(71.5)Er_(3.5)B_(25) metallic glass was studied through in situ high-energy synchrotron X-ray diffraction and ab initio molecular dynamics simulations.The results reveal that the BMG samples can be obtained in a composition region of Co_(68.5-71.5)Er_(3.5-4)B_(25-27.5) by a conventional copper-mold casting method.The Co-Er-B metallic glasses possess stronger atomic bond strengths and denser local atomic packing structure composed of a higher fraction of icosahedral-like clusters but fewer deformed body-centered cubic and crystal-like polyhedrons,and they exhibit slower atomic diffusion behaviors during solidification,as compared to Co-Y-B counterparts.The enhancement in structural stability and the retardation of atomic-ordered diffusion lead to the better glass-forming ability of the Co-Er-B alloys.The smaller magnetic anisotropy energy in the Co-Er-B metallic glasses results in a lower coercivity of less than 1.3 A/m.The Co-Er-B BMGs exhibit high-yield strength of 3560-3969 MPa along with distinct plasticity of around 0.50%.

Recent progress in Co-based metal-organic framework derivatives for advanced batteries

To date,Co-based metal-organic frameworks(Co-MOFs)have drawn much attention owing to their advantages of easy preparation,high porosity and adjustable structure.Because of these enticing properties,numerous efforts have been devoted to their applications in energy storage and conversion.However,poor conductivity has become one of the biggest obstacles for large-scale use of pristine Co-MOFs.Subsequently,many attempts have been carried out to develop various Co-MOF derived materials as electrodes for rechargeable batteries in order to address the above-mentioned shortcoming and to enhance the electrical conductivity with improved stability during cycling.Moreover,in addition to improvement of Li-ion batteries in practical utilization,seeking for other rechargeable batteries is another urgent task due to the high cost and limited sources of metallic Li.Herein,by following the recent research progress,this review provides an overview of applications of Co-MOF derived materials in various rechargeable batteries including lithium-ion batteries,sodium-ion batteries,lithium-sulfur batteries,zinc air batteries and other rechargeable batteries,where they have been utilized as cathodes,anodes,separators and electrocatalysts.Accordingly,we categorize and compare the morphology driven electrochemical performance of various Co-MOF derivatives including porous carbon,cobalt oxides,cobalt chalcogenides,cobalt phosphides and corresponding composites.Finally,current challenges for large-scale production and commercialization of Co-MOF derived materials as well as some reasonable solutions have been discussed at the end.

Effect of post-bond heat treatment on the microstructure and high temperature mechanical property of a TLP bonded γ'-strengthened co-based single crystal superalloy

Post-bond heat treatment(PBHT) applied to a transient liquid phase(TLP) bonding joint is an effective approach to remove the brittle borides and improve its properties.Herein,we proposed two types of PBHT strategies to obtain a TLP bonded γ'-strengthened Co-based single crystal superalloy,and the microstructural characteristics and tensile properties of the two heat treated joints were compared to identify the optimal PBHT strategy.The evolution of the brittle boride in the joint after the PBHT was studied by using in-situ microscopy.The experimental results allowed to provide a theoretic model to quantitatively evaluate the distribution of the brittle phase after the optimal PBHT and analyze the joint fractures to understand the failure mechanisms.The obtained results revealed that a post-bond solid solution treatment performed to the joint at a high temperature(over 1275℃) could decrease the area fraction of the boride from 7.2 % to 1.4 % and increase the elongation from 1.9 % to 7.8 %.This work emphasizes the relevance of solid solution temperature when a PBHT strategy is applied.

Experimental investigation of a Portevin-Le Chatelier band in Ni–Co-based superalloys in relation toγ’precipitates at 500℃

The macroscopically localized deformation behaviors of Ni–Co-based superalloys with differentγ’precipitate content were investigated at 500?C and 1×10-4 s-1 via an in situ method namely,digital image correlation(DIC).The DIC results showed that the serrated flow of the stress–strain curves was accompanied by localized deformation of the specimens.The fracture morphology was characterized mainly by transgranular fracture with numerous dimples in the lowγ’content alloy,and intergranular fracture with large fracture section in the highγ’content alloy.The Portevin–Le Chatelier(PLC)effect occurred in the investigated Ni–Co-based superalloys.Furthermore,the localized deformation of the highγ’content alloy was more severe than that of the lowγ’content alloy,and the band width was slightly larger.Moreover,for the first-time ever,a special propagation feature,namely±60?zigzag bands characterized by head-to-tail connections,was observed in the highγ’content alloy.

Selective Laser Melting of Carbon-Free Mar-M509 Co-Based Superalloy:Microstructure,Micro-Cracks,and Mechanical Anisotropy

In this work,the microstructural evolution,micro-crack formation,and mechanical anisotropy of the selective laser melted(SLM)carbon-free Mar-M509 Co-based superalloy were systematically studied under different linear energy densities(LED).Observation shows that the SLM Mar-M509 superalloy possesses a fully dense structure,whereas some microcracks exist along the building direction.The electron backscatter diffraction results reveal that dominant columnar grains tend to elongate along the building direction parallel to the XZ plane.Meanwhile,both a<001>near fiber texture and a{100}<001>near sheet texture are observed in different specimens.For the specimen with fiber texture,a high misorientation angle exists among different columnar grains,which aggravated the generation of micro-cracks under thermal stress.Higher LED results in higher micro-crack density in the SLM specimen due to higher thermal stress.Mar-M509 specimen fabricated under lower LED exhibits higher tensile strength due to more significant grain refinement.More prominent anisotropy of tensile performance was found in the high LED specimen,which can be attributed to the higher density of micro-cracks and crystallographic texture.Furthermore,the SLM Mar-M509 superalloy exhibits better mechanical properties than the traditional cast technique.In summary,this work can contribute to the development and the future application of SLM-fabricated Co-based superalloy.

The highly dispersed Co-based nanoparticles encapsulated into porous N-doping carbon polyhedral with the low content of Ru modification as a promising cathode catalyst for long-life Li-O_(2)batteries

Lithium(Li)-O_(2)batteries have triggered worldwide interest due to their ultrahigh theoretical energy density.However,it is a long shot for the grand-scale applications of Li-O_(2)battery at current stage owing to its significant polarization,inferior cycling life,and irreversible decomposition of Li2O_(2).Herein,a facile way of preparing the highly dispersed Co-based nanoparticles encapsulated into porous N-doping carbon polyhedral with the low content of Ru modification(LRu@HDCo-NC)is explored through the pyrolysis of Co/Zn based zeolitic imidazole frameworks(ZIFs)containing Ru-based ligands.Even with the very small amount of Ru introduction(1.8%),LRu@HDCo-NC still exhibits the superior oxygen evolution reaction/oxygen reduction reaction(OER/ORR)performance and also inhibits side reactions in Li-O_(2)battery because of the abundant pores,plentiful surface N heteroatoms,and highly dispersed metal-based sites which are induced by the volatilization of Zn,and conductive/stable carbon skeleton derived from ZIFs.When applied in Li-O_(2)batteries,LRu@HDCo-NC cathode delivers a high discharge capacity of 15,973 mAh·g^(-1)at 200 mA·g^(-1),good capacity retention at higher rate(12,362 mAh·g^(-1)at 500 mA·g^(-1))and outstanding stability for>300 cycles with low voltage polarization of<2.3 V under a cut-off capacity of 1,000 mAh·g^(-1)at 500 mA·g^(-1).More critically,a series of ex situ and in situ characterization technologies disclose that the LRu@HDCo-NC cathodes can effectively promote the reversible reactions in Li-O_(2)batteries.

Structural and Mechanistic Aspects of Mn-oxo and Co-based Compounds in Water Oxidation Catalysis and Potential Applications in Solar Fuel Production

To address the issues of energy crisis and global warming, novel renewable carbon-free or carbon-neutral energy sources must be identified and developed. A deeper understanding of photosynthesis is the key to provide a solid foundation to facilitate this transformation. To mimic the water oxidation of photosystem II oxygen evolving complex, Mn-oxo complexes and Co-phosphate catalytic material were discovered in solar energy storage. Building on these discoveries, recent advances in solar energy conversion showed a compelling working principle by combing the active Mn-oxo and Co-based catalysts in water splitting with semiconductor heteronanostructures for effective solar energy harnessing. In this review the appealing systems including Mn-oxo tetramer/Nafion, Mn-oxo dimer/TiO2, Mn-oxo oligomer/WO3, Co-Pi/Fe2O3, and Co-Pi/ZnO are summarized and discussed. These accomplishments offer a promising framework and have a profound impact in the field of solar fuel production.

Microstructure and Wear Resistance of Laser Cladded Co-based Superalloy Coating

Co-based superalloy coating was prepared on the stainless steel surface by laser cladding.The microstructure,phase constitutes and worn surface morphology of the coating were characterized by optical microscope,scanning electron microscope(SEM)with energy dispersive spectrum(EDS)and X-ray diffraction(XRD).The ambient temperature sliding friction and wear property of the coating was also tested.The experiments results showed that:the microstructures of the Co-based superalloy coating are"cellular crystal-coarse dendrite-tiny dendrite"in turn from bottom to surface,which consists ofγ-Co solid solution,Fe2Mo and Co7Mo6.The average micro-hardness of the laser cladding is 632 HV,which is 2 times higher than that of 304 stainless steel matrix.The ambient temperature sliding friction and wear property of the laser cladding is about 1～1.5 times in contrast to that of 304 stainless steel matrix.The better wear resistance of the coating is contributed to solution strengthening of Mo,as well as dispersion strengthening of Fe2Mo and Co7Mo6 hard phases.The failure mechanisms of the coating are pitting fatigue abrasion and grain-abrasion.

Formation of the anomalous microstructure in the weld metal of Co-based alloy/AISI 410 stainless steel dissimilar welded joint

The Co-based alloy/AISI 410 stainless steel dissimilar welded joint was fabricated by the electron beam welding(EBW)technique.The anomalous microstructure containing the element transition zone(ETZ)and/or core of tail-like zone(CTLZ)is in the weld metal(WM)adjacent to the fusion line.The melting temperature difference between the WM and AISI 410 steel,melt stirring effect and element diffusion can trigger the formation of such anomalous microstructure.In particular,the larger distance of the region in WM away from the fusion line,the smaller CTLZ and larger ETZ occurred.Compared with the fine and ellipsoidal precipitates in the as-welded CTLZ,a large number of chain-type clustered precipitates were detected in the CTLZ and ETZ interface after the aging treatment at 566°C for 1000 h.The element diffusion under elevated temperature in WM is regarded as the crucial factor for such anomalous microstructure evolution during the aging treatment.

Printability,microstructures and mechanical properties of a novel Co-based superalloy fabricate d via laser powder b e d fusion

High levels of Al and Ti in superalloy compositions normally lead to cracking formation during the laser powder bed fusion process,while these elements are key constituents of strengthening phases.In the current study,a novel Co-based superalloy with the basic chemical composition of Co-Al-W-Ta-Ti resolved this contradiction,indicating that the part was formed without cracking and simultaneously contained a large amount of strengthening precipitates in the microstructure fabricated via laser powder bed fusion.The printability,microstructures,and mechanical properties of the sample were analysed before and after heat treatment,providing a potential superalloy that can replace Ni-based superalloys fabricated by additive manufacturing in aerospace and other industries with higher temperature and more efficiency.

Oxidation of a Co-base Superalloy

The oxidation behavior of a cast polycrystalline Co-base superalloy was studied at temperatures from 900 to 1050℃ and analyzed by thermogravimetric analysis （TGA）, X-ray diffraction （XRD） and scanning electron microscopy （SEM）. The results indicate that a cast Co-base superalloy follows the subparabolic oxidation kinetics at 900 and 1000℃, which are controlled by the growth of the inner Cr-rich layer, and that after oxidation at 1050℃ for 200 h, it almost exhibits the linear oxidation kinetics possible due to the volatility of Cr-rich oxide. A mixed scale forms on the alloy after prolonged oxidation. The oxide scale formed at 900 and 1000℃ is composed of an outer layer of spinel and an inner continuous Cr-rich layer and at I050℃ is composed of a very discontinuous Cr-rich layer.

EFFECT OF TRACE ELEMENT B ON MICROSTRUCTURE OF DIRECTIONALLY SOLIDIFIED Co-BASE SUPER ALLOY DZX40M

The effect of trace element B on microstructure of directionally solidified new type Co-base superalloy is studied systematically in this paper. It is found that the addition of B makes the incipient melting temperature of the alloy decline remarkably. Compared with the alloy having a boron content of 0.05 %, the incipient melting temperature of the alloy with 0.7 % B decreases by 197℃. The primary and secondary dendrite arm spacings increase and the volume fraction of interdendritic carbides with fine microstructure becomes bigger with the enhancement of boron content. When the alloy is with 0.7wt %B, M3B2 precipitates in the interdendrites.