Effects of Additional Elements on Microstructure and Precipitation Behaviour in Rapidly Solidified Al-Ti Base Alloys

Rapidly solidified Al-Ti base alloys were prepared by melt spinning at the cooling rate about 107 K/s. The melt-spun ribbons were used to observe the dricrostructures after heat treatment.In the supersaturated Al-Tl-Si alloy, age hardening occurred after 1 h anneal in the temperature range of 4000~500℃, which seems to be attributed to the precipitation of metastable Ll2- (Al,Si)3Ti phase. However. the microhardness was relatively low because of the low v/o and the insufflcient stability of precipitates. Thus. Cr was added to Al-Ti-Si alloys in order to stabilize the microstructures and to increase the v/o of precipitate5. As a result. the alIoys containing Cr were evaluated to possess the improved properties at the service temperature.

Electronic Structure Effect on Model Cluster for L1_2 Structure of Al_3Ti Intermetallic Compound with an Addition of Alloying Elements Fe, Ni and Cu

By use of self-consistent field Xα scattered-wave (SCF-Xα-SW) method, the electronic structure was calculated for four models of Ti4Al14X (X=Al, Fe, Ni and Cu) clusters. The Ti4Al14X cluster was developed based on L12 Al3Ti-base intermetallic compound. The results are presented using the density of states (DOS) and one-electron properties, such as relative binding tendency between the atom and the model cluster, and hybrid bonding tendency between the alloying element and the host atoms. By comparing the four models of Ti4Al14X cluster, the effect of the Fe, Ni or Cu atom on the physical properties of Al3Ti-based L12 intermetallic compounds is analyzed. The results indicate that the addition of the Fe, Ni or Cu atom intensifies the relative binding tendency between Ti atom and Ti4Al14X cluster. It was found that the Fermi level (EF) lies in a maximum in the DOS for Ti4Al14Al cluster; on the contrary, the EF comes near a minimum tn the DOS for Ti4Al14X (X=Fe, Ni and Cu) cluster. Thus the L12 crystal structure for binary Al3Ti alloy is unstable, and the addition of the Fe, Ni or Cu atom to Al3Ti is benefical to stabilize L12 crystal structure. The calculation also shows that the Fe, Ni or Cu atom strengthens the hybrid bonding tendency between the central atom and the host atoms for Ti4Al14X cluster and thereby may lead to the constriction of the lattice of Al3Ti-base intermetallic compounds.

Effect of Nd addition on microstructure and tensile properties of laser additive manufactured TC11 titanium alloy

Single-layer and multilayer laser additive manufacturing(LAM)for TC11 alloy with different Nd additions was conducted and the effect of Nd addition on microstructure and properties was studied.With the addition of Nd,the aspect ratio of melting pools of single-layer specimens increases and the columnar-to-equiaxed transition occurs.The originalβgrain size andαplate width of TC11−1.0Nd are significantly reduced compared with those of pure TC11 specimens.It is proposed that the evenly distributed fine Nd_(2)O_(3) precipitates of about 1.51μm are formed preferentially during rapid solidification of melting pool,and they serve as heterogeneous nucleation particles to refine the microstructure in the subsequent solidification and solid-state phase transformation.Due to the multiple effects of Nd on the microstructure,the ultimate tensile strength of TC11−1.0Nd increases,while the yield strength,ductility and microhardness decrease compared with those of pure TC11.

Effect of Ta addition on solidification microstructure and element segregation of IN617B nickel-base superalloy

IN617B nickel-base superalloy is considered as a good candidate material in 700℃advanced ultrasupercritical coal-fired power plants.The effect of Ta addition on solidification microstructure and element segregation of IN617B alloy was investigated by OM,SEM,TEM,EDS,EPMA and thermodynamic calculation.The results showed that the solidification microstructure exhibited a dendritic segregation pattern with many primary carbides distributed in interdendritic regions,such as network M_(6)C,lath M_(23)C_(6) and granular Ti(C,N).The addition of Ta promoted the precipitation of Ta-rich MC significantly inhibiting the precipitation of M_(6)C and M_(23)C_(6),and reduced the segregation degree of Al,Mo and Ti alloying elements.The addition of Ta decreased the melting temperature of MC carbide,but did not impact the solidification path,that was,L→γmatrix→MC or Ti(C,N)→M_(6)C→M_(23)C_(6),where MC and Ti(C,N)tended to form symbiotic microstructure with M_(6)C.This study will provide theoretical basis and data support for the alloy optimization and casting structure control of IN617B nickel-based superalloy.

Effect of Cd and Sn Addition on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of AI-Si-Cu-Mg Cast Alloy

The present work has investigated the effect of trace elements Cd and Sn on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-Si-Cu-Mg cast alloy. With the increase of Cd addition the strength of alloy rises at first and then drops. The optimal amount of Cd and Sn addition for Al-Si-Cu-Mg alloy is about 0.27% and 0.1% respectively. Due to the formation of some coarse Cd-rich phases and pure Cd particles the mechanical properties of alloy decrease when Cd amount exceeds 0.27%. When more than 0.1% Sn added, some Sn atoms form low-melting eutectic compound at grain boundary, and then cause over-burning in alloy when solution treated, which may deteriorate properties of alloy, especially ductility of alloy. On the other hand, the addition of Cd and Sn remarkably increases the peak hardness and reduces the time to reach aging peak in Al-Si-Cu-Mg alloy. The action of Cd /Sn in quaternary Al-Si-Cu-Mg alloy is effectively the same as that occur in binary Al-Cu alloy that the enhanced hardening associated with Cd / Sn addition is due to the promotion of the 6’ phase.

Modeling Additional Twists of Yarn Spun by Lateral Compact Spinning with Pneumatic Groove

Compact spinning with pneumatic grooves is a spinning process to gather fibers by blended actions of airflow and mechanical forces.Modified from the ring spinning system,the lateral compact spinning with pneumatic grooves can improve yarn appearance and properties due to generated additional twists.In this study,we investigated additional twists of the lateral compact spinning with pneumatic grooves via a finite element(FE)method.An elastic thin rod was used to model a fiber to simulate its dynamic deformation in the three-dimensional space,and the space bar unit was used to simplify the fiber model for the dynamic analysis.The stiffness equation of the elastic rod element and the dynamic equation of the rigid body mass element were derived from the differential equation of the elastic thin rod.In the analysis of the nonlinear geometric displacement of the space elastic thin rod unit,the large deformation problem was solved with the stepwise loading successive approximation.The simulation results explained the mechanism of generating additional twists,and the experiment results proved the existence of additional twists.The study demonstrated that the FE model is effective for predicting additional twists of fiber bundles in the agglomeration zone,and for simulating the fiber motion in the compact spinning with pneumatic grooves.

Evaluate All the Order of Every Element in the Higher Order of Group for Addition and Multiplication Composition

This paper aims at treating a study on the order of every element for addition and multiplication composition in the higher order of groups for different algebraic structures as groups;order of a group and order of element of a group in real numbers. Here we discuss the higher order of groups in different types of order which will give us practical knowledge to see the applications of the addition and multiplication composition. If G is a finite group, n is a positive integer and a ⋴G, then the order of the products na. When G is a finite group, every element must have finite order. However, the converse is false: there are infinite groups where each element has finite order. For example, in the group of all roots of unity in C× each element has finite order. Finally, we find out the order of every element of a group in different types of higher order of group.

Impact Performance Research of Re-Entrant Octagonal Negative Poisson’s Ratio Honeycomb with Gradient Design

Based on the traditional re-entrant honeycomb,a novel re-entrant octagon honeycomb(ROH)is proposed.The deformation mode of the honeycomb under quasi-static compression is analyzed by numerical simulation,and the results are in good agreement with the experimental ones.The deformation modes,mechanical properties,and energy absorption characteristics of ROH along the impact and perpendicular directions gradient design are investigated under different velocities.The results indicated that the deformation mode of ROH is affected by gradient design along the direction of impact and impact speed.In addition,gradient design along the direction of impact can increase the initial peak stress of ROH and accelerate its densification phase.Gradient design perpendicular to the impact direction can enhance the energy absorption performance of ROH,especially for ROH,with wall thickness increasing from the inside outwards.Compared to ROH with uniform wall thickness at the same relative density,ROH with a gradient design can increase the plateau stress by over half.With the elevation of impact velocity,the plateau stress and specific energy absorption exhibit an upward trend,aligning with the dynamic performance pattern observed in conventional honeycombs.The results can be used as a reference for the design and application of honeycomb and provide a new idea for developing more efficient and reliable energy-absorbing materials.

使用Microsoft Excel计算动物微量元素添加剂

使用Microsoft Excel计算动物微量元素添加剂,不仅计算速度快、且精确度高,本文举例说明这种方法的具体步骤。

Effects of Sc, Zr and Tion the microstructure and properties of Al alloys with high Mg content

The effects of trace Sc, Zr, and Ti on the microstructure and hardness of A1 alloys with high Mg content （Al-6Mg, Al-8Mg, and Al-10Mg） were studied by optical microscope, scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, transmission electron microscopy （TEM）, and Brinell hardness. The grain size of the as-cast alloys was refined by the addition of Sc and Zr, and it was further refined by the addition of Ti. With the same contents of Sc, Zr, and Ti, an increase in Mg content was beneficial to the refinement due to the solution of Mg into α-Al. The refined microstructures of the as-cast alloys were favorable for Brinell hardness. Addition of Sc, Zr, and Ti to the Al-10Mg alloy results in the improvement of peak hardness and it is about 45% higher than that of the Al-10Mg alloy, which is due to fine precipitations of Al3（SC1-xZrx）, Al3（Sc1-xTix）, and Al3（Sc1-x-yZrxTiy）.

Modeling thermal and mechanical cancellation of residual stress from hybrid additive manufacturing by laser peening

Additive manufacturing(AM)of metals often results in parts with unfavorable mechanical properties.Laser peening(LP)is a high strain rate mechanical surface treatment that hammers a workpiece and induces favorable mechanical properties.Peening strain hardens a surface and imparts compressive residual stresses improving the mechanical properties of a material.This work investigates the role of LP on layer-by-layer processing of 3D printed metals using finite element analysis.The objective is to understand temporal and spatial residual stress development after thermal and mechanical cancellation caused by cyclically coupling printing and peening.Results indicate layer peening frequency is a critical process parameter affecting residual stress redistribution and highly interdependent on the heat generated by the printing process.Optimum hybrid process conditions were found to exists that favorably enhance mechanical properties.With this study,hybrid-AM has ushered in the next evolutionary step in AM and has the potential to profoundly change the way high value metal goods are manufactured.

Abnormal interfacial bonding mechanisms of multi-material additive-manufactured tungsten-stainless steel sandwich structure

Tungsten(W)and stainless steel(SS)are well known for the high melting point and good corrosion resistance respectively.Bimetallic W-SS structures would offer potential applications in extreme environments.In this study,a SS→W→SS sandwich structure is fabricated via a special laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)method based on an ultrasonic-assisted powder deposition mechanism.Material characterization of the SS→W interface and W→SS interface was conducted,including microstructure,element distribution,phase distribution,and nano-hardness.A coupled modelling method,combining computational fluid dynamics modelling with discrete element method,simulated the melt pool dynamics and solidification at the material interfaces.The study shows that the interface bonding of SS→W(SS printed on W)is the combined effect of solid-state diffusion with different elemental diffusion rates and grain boundary diffusion.The keyhole mode of the melt pool at the W→SS(W printed on SS)interface makes the pre-printed SS layers repeatedly remelted,causing the liquid W to flow into the sub-surface of the pre-printed SS through the keyhole cavities realizing the bonding of the W→SS interface.The above interfacial bonding behaviours are significantly different from the previously reported bonding mechanism based on the melt pool convection during multiple material LPBF.The abnormal material interfacial bonding behaviours are reported for the first time.

Compression behavior of 316L lattice structures produced by indirect additive manufacturing

As a new type of lightweight structure,metallic lattice structure has higher stiffness and strength to weight ratio.To freely obtain 316L lattice structures with designed cell structure and adjustable porosity,additive manufacturing combined with investment casting was conducted to fabricate the 316L lattice structures with Kelvin cell.The compression simulation of 316L lattice structures with different porosities was carried out by using the finite element method.The numerical simulation results were verified by compression experiment,and the simulated results were consistent with the compression tests.The compressive mechanical properties of 316L lattice structures are directly related to porosity and independent of strut diameters.The 316L lattice structures with Kelvin cell have a smooth stress-strain curve and obvious plastic platform,and the hump stress-strain curves are avoided.

Status of Applications of Rare Earth Metals to Precision Alloys

Rare earth resources in China are the most abundant, the production capability ranks second in the world. The first generation of rare earth-transition group permanent magnet alloy RECo5 developed in 1970's started using rare earths as substantial components. Because of the need of product diversity and to utilize rich resources of mixed rare earth metals, researchers are working on substitution of expensive elemental rare earth metals with cheaper cerium or mixed rare earths (rich in cerium, lanthanum or neodymium) to make lower cost permanent - magnet such as CeCo5. Ce[CoCuFe]5. etc.

Nitrogen addition promotes foliar litterfall and element return in a subtropical forest,southwestern China

Nitrogen deposition has a considerable impact on biogeochemical cycling in terrestrial ecosystems.However,how litter production and element return respond to N addition remains poorly understood in nitrogen-rich subtropical regions.In this study,a 4-year nitrogen addition experiment explored its eff ects on foliar litter production and carbon,nitrogen and phosphorus in a subtropical Michelia wilsonii forest.A clear seasonal pattern in foliar litterfall was observed,regardless of nitrogen treatments,with a peak in spring and a smaller one in autumn.Foliar litter increased with increasing nitrogen but did not aff ect litter carbon concentrations and often decreased nitrogen and phosphorous concentrations.The eff ect of nitrogen addition was dependent on time(month/year).Carbon,nitrogen and phosphorous return showed similar bimodal seasonal patterns.Nitrogen addition increased carbon and nitrogen return but did not aff ect phosphorous.Our results suggest that the addition of nitrogen stimulates carbon and nutrient return via litterfall.

Structural optimization of patient-specific temporomandibular joint replacement implants for additive manufacturing:novel metrics for safety evaluation and biomechanical performance

Total temporomandibular joint(TMJ)replacement is recommended only when there is irreversible damage to the joint and no conservative treatment can provide functional improvements.Several stock and custom-made TMJ implants have been made available;however,retrospective and comparative studies were unable to find significant differences between the two types of solutions.The introduction of additive manufacturing(AM)techniques in medical practice allows for a greater freedom of design and a higher degree of device customisation.The combination of AM with structural optimisation may streamline development and provide the key for fabricating biomechanic ally enhanced TMJ implants.In this study,structural optimis ation techniques were applied to develop and numerically validate a patient-specific TMJ implant.The biomechanical behaviour of each intermediate TMJ design was assessed under four different nominal and maximum biting tasks using finite element analyses.In addition,a new set of metrics were proposed to compare each design regarding biomechanical performance and implant safety.The results suggest that 55-82%of the natural/intact strain patterns can be recovered with the finally selected TMJ implant.This represents an increase of 15%in biomechanical performance for incisor biting,15%for right molar biting,17%for left molar biting and a decrease of 2%for left group biting compared with the initial design.The results also suggest that load transfer at the proximal ramus reduces the implant’s impact on the mandible’s strain patterns.Finally,structural optimisation allows for a volume reduction of up to 44%with a minimum loss of implant safety and biomechanical performance.

Grain refinement of W-Ni-Fe heavy alloys by tantalum element adding

90W-7Ni-3Fe and (90-x)W-xTa-7Ni-3Fe (x=1,3,5,7,10) specimens were attained by liquid phase sintering. A model describing the process of liquid forming and spreading was proposed to point out the differences between alloys doped with tantalum and traditional tungsten heavy alloys. Tantalum priority of entering matrix and a relative high solubility in liquid matrix depress tungsten solubility in liquid matrix, which decreases kinetic rate constant K and consequently results in the reduction of W grain size. The grain refinement is influenced by Ta content and becomes more obvious when Ta content is over 5%. The sample with less than 3%Ta has dominant W and matrix phases. While besides W and matrix phases, intermetallic phases emerge in 85W-5Tai-7Ni-3Fe sample. Ta is superfluous and forms a new tantalum phase when more than 7% Ta is added into alloys.

Simulation Research on the Effect of Spreading Process Parameters on the Quality of Lunar Regolith Powder Bed in Additive Manufacturing

Lunar surface additive manufacturing with lunar regolith is a key step in in-situ resource utilization.The powder spreading process is the key process,which has a major impact on the quality of the powder bed and the precision of molded parts.In this study,the discrete element method(DEM)was adopted to simulate the powder spreading process with a roller.The three powder bed quality indicators,including the molding layer offset,voidage fraction,and surface roughness,were established.Besides,the influence of the three process parameters,which are roller’s translational speed,rotational speed,and powder spreading layer thickness on the powder bed quality indicators was also analyzed.The results show that with the reduction of the powder spreading layer thickness and the increase of the rotational speed,the offset increased significantly;when the translational speed increased,the offset first increased and then decreased,which resulted in an extreme value;with the increase of the layer thickness and the decrease of the translational speed,the values for voidage fraction and surface roughness significantly reduced.The powder bed quality indicators were adopted as the optimization objective,and the multi-objective parameter optimization was carried out.The predicted optimal powder spreading parameters and powder bed quality indicators were then obtained.Moreover,the optimal values were then verified.This study can provide informative guidance for in-situ manufacturing at the moon in future deep space exploration missions.

基于等腰梯形截面的多层单道有限元几何建模及合理性分析

提出了一种基于等腰梯形截面的WAAM多层单道有限元热力耦合仿真建模方法。首先,基于单层单道的等腰梯形函数模型,建立多层单道梯形函数模型。然后,通过对比多层单道的梯形函数模型和抛物线函数模型的几何偏差和散热性能指标,验证了多层单道梯形函数模型的合理性,并对多层单道沉积过程进行热力耦合仿真分析和对应的试验验证。仿真与试验结果表明,多层单道梯形函数模型的模拟结果与抛物线函数模型及试验结果均吻合较好,计算效率也得到一定的提高。

二维层状盆地地震动附加放大特征研究:SV波入射

发展了一种基于谱元法和多次透射边界的平面SV波入射下二维复杂场地波动数值模拟方法。基于该方法,模拟分析了31条地震波输入下二维典型层状沉积盆地中的各场点相比其对应的一维土层模型的模拟地震动的附加放大特征,分析了放大系数对于输入地震波的敏感性。结果表明,该方法具有较高精度和良好的高频稳定性。不同地震波输入下,盆地地面运动及其放大特征存在较大差别。水平分量上平均反应谱放大系数的较大值(最大1.2左右)集中在盆地边缘区域及周期等于0.5倍~0.7倍自振周期附近,垂直分量上较大放大系数(最大0.9左右)紧邻盆地角点且周期为0.3倍自振周期处。同时,盆地对不同周期地震动的放大特征,以及不同位置点的谱放大系数随周期的变化规律均表现出明显不同,相对短周期地震动的盆地边缘效应最为强烈,而相对长周期地震动的放大作用明显减弱。此外,盆地边缘区域的放大系数对输入波最为敏感,不同地震波输入下放大系数值在较大范围内变化;而盆地中间区域的放大系数对输入波不敏感,其值的变化范围相对较小。