Twinning behaviors of Mg-Sn alloy with basal or prismatic Mg_(2)Sn

The Mg-Sn alloys,with basal or prismatic Mg_(2)Sn laths,were employed to reveal the effect of precipitate orientation on twinning behavior quantitatively.The Mg-5wt.%Sn alloys with basal or prismatic Mg_(2)Sn were compressed to study the twinning behaviors.Subsequently,an Orowan strengthening model was developed to quantitatively investigate the critical resolved shear stress(CRSS)increment of precipitates on twinning.The results revealed that the prismatic precipitates hindered the transfer and growth of tensile twins more effectively compared with the basal precipitates.The decreased proportion of tensile twins containing prismatic Mg_(2)Sn might be attributed to a larger CRSS increment for tensile twins compared with that for basal precipitates.The obvious decreased twinning transfer in the alloy with prismatic Mg_(2)Sn could be due to its higher geometrically necessary dislocation and enhanced CRSS of tensile twins.Notably,the prismatic precipitates have a better hindering effect on tensile twins during compression.

Preventing formation of intermetallic compounds in ultrasonic-assisted Sn soldering of Mg/Al alloys through pre-plating a Ni coating layer on the Mg substrate

Magnesium and aluminum alloys are widely used in various industries because of their excellent properties,and their reliable connection may increase application of materials.Intermetallic compounds(IMCs)affect the joint performance of Mg/Al.In this study,AZ31 Mg alloy with/without a nickel(Ni)coating layer and 6061 Al alloy were joined by ultrasonic-assisted soldering with Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu(SAC)filler.The effects of the Ni coating layer on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg/Al joints were systematically investigated.The Ni coating layer had a significant effect on formation of the Mg_(2)Sn IMC and the mechanical properties of Mg/Al joints.The blocky Mg_(2)Sn IMC formed in the Mg/SAC/Al joints without a Ni coating layer.The content of the Mg_(2)Sn IMC increased with increasing soldering temperature,but the joint strength decreased.The joint without a Ni coating layer fractured at the blocky Mg_(2)Sn IMC in the solder,and the maximum shear strength was 32.2 MPa.By pre-plating Ni on the Mg substrate,formation of the blocky Mg_(2)Sn IMC was inhibited in the soldering temperature range 240–280℃and the joint strength increased.However,when the soldering temperature increased to 310℃,the blocky Mg_(2)Sn IMC precipitated again in the solder.Transmission electron microscopy showed that some nano-sized Mg_(2)Sn IMC and the(Cu,Ni)_(6)Sn_(5)phase formed in the Mg(Ni)/SAC/Al joint soldered at 280℃,indicating that the Ni coating layer could no longer prevent diffusion of Mg into the solder when the soldering temperature was higher than 280℃.The maximum shear strength of the Mg(Ni)/SAC/Al joint was 58.2 MPa for a soldering temperature of 280℃,which was 80.7%higher than that of the Mg/SAC/Al joint,and the joint was broken at the Mg(Ni)/SAC interface.Pre-plating Ni is a feasible way to inhibit formation of IMCs when joining dissimilar metals.

Effects of ultrasonic treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-6Zn-0.5Y-2Sn alloy

The effects of the ultrasonic treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-6Zn-0.5Y-2Sn alloy were investigated. The results show that the ultrasonic treatment has significant effect on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-6Zn-0.5Y-2Sn alloy. The phases in Mg-6Zn-0.5Y-2Sn alloy are α-Mg, MgZn2, MgSnY, Mg2Sn, and a small amount of I-phase. With the application of ultrasonic treatment, I-phase nearly disappears, and with increasing the ultrasonic treatment power, the coarse dendrites gradually change into roundish equiaxed grains. The second phases at the α-Mg boundaries transform from coarse, semicontinuous and non-uniform to fine, discontinuous, uniform and dispersive. When the ultrasonic treatment power is 700 W, the best comprehensive mechanical properties of Mg-6Zn-0.5Y-2Sn alloy are obtained. Compared with the untreated alloy, the 0.2%tensile yield strength, ultimate tensile strength and elongation are improved by 28%, 30%and 67%, respectively.

Structure and effects of electroless Ni-Sn-P transition layer during acid electroless plating on magnesium alloys

An electroless ternary Ni-Sn-P transition layer with high corrosion resistance was applied for acid electroless nickel plating on magnesium alloys. The surface morphologies and microstructure of the traditional alkaline electroless Ni-P and novel Ni-Sn-P transition layers were compared by SEM and XRD, and the bonding strengths between the transition layers and AZ31 magnesium alloys were tested. The corrosion resistance of the samples was analyzed by porosity test, potentiodynamic polarization, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy（EIS） in acid electroless solution at p H 4.5 and immersion test in 10% HCl. The results indicate that the transition layer is essential for acid electroless plating Ni-P coatings on magnesium alloys. Under the same thin thickness（-6 μm）, the electroless Ni-Sn-P transition layer possesses superior properties to the traditional Ni-P transition layer, including high amorphization, smooth and dense surface without pores, enhanced bonding strength and corrosion resistance. Most importantly, acid electroless Ni-P coatings can be successfully deposited on magnesium alloys by using Ni-Sn-P transition layer.

Effect of Sn substitution and heat treatment on microstructure and microhardness of Co_(38)Ni_(34)Al_(28-x)Sn_x magnetic shape memory alloys

Sn was used to replace Al in Co38Ni34Al28 alloy. The microstructure and microhardness of Co38Ni34Al28-xSnx （x=0, 1, 2, 3） magnetic shape memory alloys were investigated at different heat treatment temperatures （1373 K, 1473 K, and 1573 K） for 2 h. The results show that more Sn substitution reduces the content of γ-phase and a partial phase of martensite can be obtained in Co38Ni34Al28-xSnx （x=1, 2, 3） alloys after treatment at 1573 K for 2 h. The maximum martensite phase appears when 2% Al is substituted by Sn. The reverse martensitic transformation temperature of Co38Ni34Al28-xSnx alloys increases at x=1 and 2, then decreases as x=3. As the content of Sn and the temperature increase, the microhardness will increase.

Sn和Ni对过冷Ag-28.1Cu共晶合金凝固组织的影响

为了揭示在共晶相中具有不同固溶度的Sn和Ni元素对过冷共晶凝固组织的影响和作用机理,使用熔融玻璃净化和循环过热相结合的方法制备了过冷Ag-28.1Cu-xM(x=0%0.5%、1%,质量分数;M=Sn,Ni)共晶合金试样,分析了第3组元Sn和Ni对过冷Ag-Cu共晶合金凝固组织的影响。结果表明添加Sn元素不会改变宏观组织的分区特征,微观组织中出现反常共晶增多和粗化的现象,并具有随机的取向分布。凝固过程中Sn会形成垂直于固-液界面的浓度梯度,造成胞状界面失稳形成树枝状,但仍能够维持耦合共晶生长。而添加Ni元素会使宏观组织的分区特征消失,微观组织中则出现了单相枝晶,且表现出单一取向分布,原因是第3组元Ni平行于固-液界面扩散,使共晶合金生长方式从耦合生长转变为离异生长。

Effects of Sb,Sm, and Sn additions on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-6Al-1.2Y-0.9Nd alloy

The microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-6Al-1.2Y-0.9Nd magnesium alloy with Sb, Sm, or Sn addition were investigated through X-ray diffraction （XRD）, optical microscopy （OM）, scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, and energy dispersive spectroscopy （EDS）. The results show that small amounts of Sb, Sm, and especially Sn can refine the grains of the alloy. High melting point Sb3Y5, Al2Sm, and Nd5Sn3 intermetallic compounds can be formed respectively when Sb, Sm, and Sn are added to the alloy. Sb and Sm can improve the tensile strength of the alloy at ambient and elevated temperatures. The tensile strength of the alloy with Sm addition is the highest at 293 and 423 K. However, the tensile strength of the alloy with Sn addition is the highest at 448 K.

Effect of Co substitution on magnetic properties of Ni-Mn-Sn magnetic shape memory alloys

The effect of Co substitution on magnetic properties of Ni-Mn-Sn shape memory alloy was revealed by first-principles calculations. Large magnetization difference in Ni-Mn-Sn alloy obtained by addition of Co arises from enhancement of magnetization of austenite due to change of Mn-Mn interaction from anti-ferromagnetism to ferromagnetism. Total energy difference between paramagnetic and ferromagnetic austenite plays an important role in magnetic transition of Ni-Co-Mn-Sn. The altered Mn 3d states due to Co substitution give rise to difference in magnetic properties.

保温时间对Ni-Sn复合钎焊接头组织性能的影响

针对Ni/Ni-Sn/Ni复合钎焊,提出采用界面金属间化合物(Intermetallic compound,IMC)层厚度及钎缝内部IMC含量(体积分数)分别表征钎焊过程中界面及钎缝内部组织演变进程,研究保温时间对Ni-Sn复合钎焊接头组织性能的影响。结果表明:接头内只生成一种金属间化合物Ni_(3)Sn_(4),主要分布在母材界面和钎缝内所有Ni颗粒周围;界面IMC层厚度及钎缝内部Ni_(3)Sn_(4)含量均随着保温时间的增加不断增加,当保温240 min时,金属间化合物含量高达83.23%,形成了由Ni_(3)Sn_(4)化合物以及残余Ni颗粒组成的耐高温钎焊接头;接头剪切强度随保温时间的增加呈先上升后缓慢下降的趋势,断裂位置由钎缝内部向界面转移,当保温180 min时,接头的剪切强度达到最大值28.47 MPa,此时断裂位置刚好发生在界面IMC层处。

Cu-Sn、Ni-Cr、Co烧结助剂对Ni_(3)Al基金刚石复合材料性能的影响

采用真空热压法制备了Ni_(3)Al基金刚石复合材料,研究了不同烧结助剂对复合材料力学性能和微观结构的影响,并对Ni_(3)Al基金刚石钻头的钻孔性能进行了测试。结果表明,在添加0~30vol%的Cu-Sn、Ni-Cr、Co烧结助剂后,Ni_(3)Al基金刚石刀头的致密度、抗弯强度、硬度得到提高。Ni3Al基金刚石复合材料的抗弯强度随着Ni-Cr、Co烧结助剂含量的增加而提高。Cu-Sn、Ni-Cr烧结助剂中的Cr元素在金刚石的表面出现了富集现象。将添加Cu-Sn、Ni-Cr烧结助剂的Ni_(3)Al基金刚石复合材料制备成工具进行钻削测试,发现Ni_(3)Al基金刚石复合材料的失效形式可以分为微破碎、磨耗、宏观破碎3种形式,钻削试验中并没有发现整颗金刚石脱落的现象,表明Ni_(3)Al基对金刚石的把持力较大,强度较高。

Ni-Sn/MoO_(2)复合电极的制备及析氢性能研究

在焦磷酸盐体系中,通过复合电沉积技术制备了Ni-Sn/MoO_(2)复合镀层,探究了MoO_(2)质量浓度对Ni-Sn/MoO_(2)复合镀层析氢性能和稳定性的影响。通过X射线衍射(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、能量色散X射线谱仪(EDS)对复合镀层进行了物理表征。结果表明,MnO_(2)颗粒成功沉积到复合镀层中,并改变了Ni-Sn合金电极的组成和微观形貌。通过线性极化曲线(LSV)、塔菲尔曲线(Tafel)、电化学阻抗谱(EIS)、计时电位法(CP)对复合镀层的析氢性能和稳定性进行了测试,与Ni-Sn合金电极相比,MoO_(2)的加入有效地提高了Ni-Sn/MoO_(2)复合镀层的性能,在10 mA/cm^(2)极化电流密度下,MoO_(2)浓度为0.75 g/L时制备的复合镀层表现出最低的析氢过电位(296.91 mV),具有更高的析氢性能和稳定性。

添加不同含量Ga对新型SnInAg无铅焊料合金耐酸碱性的影响研究

为改进Sn-11In-1.5Ag无铅焊料合金焊料的耐蚀性,采用失重法和电化学实验研究了Sn-11In-1.5Ag-xGa(x=0,0.1,0.3,0.5,0.7,质量分数,%)焊料合金在腐蚀环境中的腐蚀行为。利用扫描电镜(SEM)观察Sn-11In-1.5Ag-xGa焊料合金的表面形貌,利用X射线衍射仪(XRD)对焊料表面的腐蚀产物进行表征。结果表明:无论是在酸性还是碱性溶液中,添加的Ga均能提高Sn-11In-1.5Ag焊料合金的耐蚀性。随Ga含量的增加,焊料的耐蚀性也随之增强。对于相同成分的焊料合金,其耐蚀性在碱性溶液中优于酸性溶液。SEM观察表明,在Sn-11In-1.5Ag合金中加入Ga可以明显减轻焊料的腐蚀程度。XRD分析表明,焊料合金在酸性和碱性溶液中的腐蚀产物均为In_(2)O_(3)。

Macrosegregation and thermosolutal convection-related freckle formation in directionally solidified Sn−Ni peritectic alloy in crucibles with different diameters

Different from other alloys,the observation in this work on the dendritic mushy zone shows that the freckles are formed in two different regions before and after peritectic reaction in directional solidification of Sn−Ni peritectic alloys.In addition,the experimental results demonstrate that the dendritic morphology is influenced by the temperature gradient zone melting and Gibbs−Thomson effects.A new Rayleigh number(Ra_(P))is proposed in consideration of both effects and peritectic reaction.The prediction of Ra_(P) confirms the freckle formation in two regions during peritectic solidification.Besides,heavier thermosolutal convection in samples with larger diameter is also demonstrated.

Effects of calcium addition on as-cast microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-5Zn-5Sn alloy

The effects of Ca addition on the as-cast microstructure and mechanical properties of the Mg-5Zn-5Sn (mass fraction,%) alloy were investigated.The results indicate that an addition of 0.5%-1.5% (mass fraction) Ca to the Mg-5Zn-5Sn alloy not only refines the as-cast microstructure of the alloy but also causes the formation of the primary and/or eutectic CaMgSn phases with high thermal stability;an increase in Ca amount from 0.5% to 1.5% (mass fraction) increases the amount and size of the CaMgSn phase.In addition,Ca addition to the Mg-5Zn-5Sn alloy improves not only the tensile properties at room temperature and 150 ℃ but also the creep properties.Among the Ca-containing Mg-5Zn-5Sn alloys,the one added 0.5% (mass fraction) Ca obtains the optimum ultimate tensile strength and elongation at room temperature and 150 ℃,however,the alloy added 1.5% (mass fraction) Ca exhibits the optimum yield strength and creep properties.

Undercooling and Solidification of Sn-Pb Alloy Droplets Prepared by Uniform Droplet Spray

The undercooling and solidification of 150 μm and 185 μm droplets of Sn 5%Pb alloy prepared by the uniform droplet spray (UDS) process have been investigated. The enthalpy of the droplet has been measured by non adiabatic calorimetric method as a function of the flight distance. A droplet solidification simulation model has been used to compare with the experimental data. The results show that the enthalpy released by the droplets in the calorimeter is 11.88 J/g and 22.29 J/g less than the simulated values up to a certain flight distance at 0.485 m and 0.460 m for 150 μm and 185 μm droplets respectively, but agrees with the expected values at larger distance. The nucleation of the droplets takes place at the distance where the experimental and simulated enthalpy values agree. The droplets quenched before nucleation solidify into metastable supersaturated solid solution and have large undercooling. The formation of the metastable structure in the droplets has been verified metallographically and by calculations based on a thermodynamic model.

Effect of Si and Ti on dynamic recrystallization of high-performance Cu-15Ni-8Sn alloy during hot deformation

Effect of Si and Ti on dynamic recrystallization(DRX)of Cu-15Ni-8 Sn alloy was studied using hot compression tests over deformation temperature range of 750-950℃and strain rate range of 0.001-10 s^-1.The results show that the dynamic recrystallization behavior during hot deformation is significantly affected by the trace elements of Si and Ti.The addition of Si and Ti promotes the formation of Ni16Si7Ti6 particles during hot deformation,which promotes the nucleation of dynamic recrystallization by accelerating the transition from low-angle boundaries(LABs)to high-angle boundaries(HABs).Ni16Si7Ti6 particles further inhibit the growth of recrystallized grains through the pinning effect.Based on the dynamic recrystallization behavior,a processing map of the alloy is built up to obtain the optimal processing parameters.Guided by the processing map,a hot-extruded Cu-15 Ni-8Sn alloy with a fine-grained microstructure is obtained,which shows excellent elongation of 30%and ultimate tensile strength of 910 MPa.

Effects of Cd and Sn on double-peak age-hardening behaviors of Al-Si-Cu-Mg cast alloys

The effects of trace elements Cd and Sn on precipitation process of Al-Si-Cu-Mg cast alloys were investigated in the present research.It is shown that the addition of Cd and Sn not only increases remarkably the aging peak hardness and reduces the time to reach aging peak,but also eliminates the double-aging-peak phenomenon which appears in Al-Si-Cu-Mg alloys.In Al-Si-Cu-Mg alloys the first aging peak corresponds to GP zones(especially GPⅡ) ,and the second one is caused by metastable phases.The obvious time interval of transition from GPⅡ to metastable phases associates with the double-aging-peak phenomenon.The results of DSC and TEM show that Cd/Sn elements suppress the formation of GPⅠzone,stimulate the formation of θ",θ' and θ phases,and then shorten remarkably the temperature intervals of each exothermic peak.Because the transition interval between GPⅡzone and metastable phases is shortened by Cd/Sn in Al-Si-Cu-Mg cast alloys,θ' phase coexists with θ" phase in matrix of ageing peak condition,which causes effective hardening on the alloys,and at the same time,eliminates the double-aging-peak phenomenon.

Microstructure and mechanical properties of as-cast Mg-Sn-Ca alloys and effect of alloying elements

The effect of Sn, Ca, Al, Si and Zn addition on the compressive strength of cast Mg-Sn-Ca （TX） alloys was studied in the temperature range of 25-250 °C and correlated with the microstructure. The Sn to Ca mass ratio up to 2.5 contributes to the formation of Mg2Ca phase at the grain boundaries and CaMgSn in the matrix, while a ratio of 3 gives only CaMgSn phase mostly in the matrix. While the compressive strength decreases with the increase in temperature, for Sn/Ca up to 2.5, a plateau occurs in 100-175 °C, which is attributed to the strengthening by Mg2Ca. However, for ratio of 3, the strength is lower and decreases more gradually. Mg-3Sn-2Ca （TX32） has the highest strength and the addition of 0.4%Al increases its strength but simultaneous addition of Si lowers the strength. Likewise, the addition of Zn improves its strength but simultaneous addition of Al slightly decreases the strength. The results are correlated with the types of intermetallic phases that form in various alloys.

Effect of Al addition on microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg−Zn−Sn−Mn alloy

The microstructure and properties of the as-cast,as-homogenized and as-extruded Mg−6Zn−4Sn−1Mn(ZTM641)alloy with various Al contents(0,0.5,1,2,3 and 4 wt.%)were investigated by OM,XRD,DSC,SEM,TEM and uniaxial tensile tests.The results show that when the Al content is not higher than 0.5%,the alloys are mainly composed of α-Mg,Mg_(2)Sn,Al_(8)Mn_(5)and Mg_(7)Zn_(3)phases.When the Al content is higher than 0.5%,the alloys mainly consist ofα-Mg,Mg_(2)Sn,MgZn,Mg_(32)(Al,Zn)_(49),Al_(2)Mg_(5)Zn_(2),Al_(11)Mn_(4)and Al_(8)Mn_(5)phases.A small amount of Al(≤1%)can increase the proportion of fine dynamic recrystallized(DRXed)grains during hot-extrusion process.The roomtemperature tensile test results show that the ZTM641−1Al alloy has the best comprehensive mechanical properties,in which the ultimate tensile strength is 332 MPa,yield strength is 221 MPa and the elongation is 15%.Elevatedtemperature tensile test results at 150 and 200℃ show that ZTM641−2Al alloy has the best comprehensive mechanical properties.

Liquid State Undercoolability and Crystal Growth Kinetics of Ternary Ni-Cu-Sn Alloys

The liquid state undercoolability and crystal growth kinetics of ternary Ni-5%Cu-5%Sn and Ni-10%Cu-10%Sn alloys are investigated by the glass fluxing method. In these two alloys, experimental maximum undercoolings of 304 K （0.18TL ） and 286K （0.17TL ） are achieved and the dendritic growth velocities attain 39.8 and 25.1 m/s, respectively. The transition of morphology from coarse dendrite into equiaxed structure occurs and the grain size of the a （Ni） phase decreases remarkably when the undercooling increases. Both the lattice constant and microhardness increase obviously with the enhancement of undercooling. The enrichment of Cu and Sn solute contents reduces the dendritic growth velocity, while enhances the lattice constant and microhardness of a （Ni） phase.