The physical and mechanical properties of metal matrix composites were improved by the addition of reinforcements. The mechanical properties of particulate-reinforced metal-matrix composites based on aluminium alloys ...The physical and mechanical properties of metal matrix composites were improved by the addition of reinforcements. The mechanical properties of particulate-reinforced metal-matrix composites based on aluminium alloys （6061 and 7015） at high temperatures were studied. Titanium diboride （TiB2） particles were used as the reinforcement. All the composites were produced by hot extrusion. The tensile properties and fracture characteristics of these materials were investigated at room temperature and at high temperatures to determine their ultimate strength and strain to failure. The fracture surface was analysed by scanning electron microscopy. TiB2 particles provide high stability of the alumin- ium alloys （6061 and 7015） in the fabrication process. An improvement in the mechanical behaviour was achieved by adding TiB2 particles as reinforcement in both the aluminium alloys. Adding TiB2 particles reduces the ductility of the aluminium alloys but does not change the microscopic mode of failure, and the fracture surface exhibits a ductile appearance with dimples formed by coalescence.展开更多
This paper includes studies on the influence of grain refinement treatment with respect to the composition and structure of high zinc aluminium casting alloys on the changes of their tensile properties. The Al-20 wt.%...This paper includes studies on the influence of grain refinement treatment with respect to the composition and structure of high zinc aluminium casting alloys on the changes of their tensile properties. The Al-20 wt.%Zn alloy was inoculated with master alloys Al Ti5B1 and Al Ti3C0.15 to determine the impact of a variable titanium addition on the tensile properties of Al Zn20 alloy, and determine on this basis an optimal addition of Ti that would ensure the improvement of elongation of alloys cast in the sand mould, at the same time maintaining high tensile strength. Within the studies, light microscopy(LM) and strength tests were applied. Experimental results showed that the inoculation of high zinc aluminium alloy Al Zn20 with the master alloys Al Ti5B1 and Al Ti3C0.15 causes intensive structure refinement, while the intensity of reaction of both master alloys is comparable. The Al Ti3C0.15 master alloy addition, selected for further studies, introducing about 100 ppm Ti, enhances the tensile properties of the alloy; the elongation increases about 20% and tensile strength increases about 10% against the initial values(uninoculated alloy). Further increase of the Ti addition up to 500–600 ppm leads to the "overinoculation" effect that is accompanied by the decrease of elongation. Therefore,the Ti addition should be reduced to the level of about 100 ppm which ensures obtaining a set of optimal properties.展开更多
With tank special purpose lubricating oil,100N,200N and 800N loading force and different loading times,spray-formed high-silicon aluminium alloy and military superpower engine steel cylinder sleeve materials were used...With tank special purpose lubricating oil,100N,200N and 800N loading force and different loading times,spray-formed high-silicon aluminium alloy and military superpower engine steel cylinder sleeve materials were used for comparative friction test and friction pair comparision test under simulated engine work condition.The results showed that,compared with steel cylinder sleeve materials,high-silicon aluminium alloy showed more excellent wearing resistance.The friction mechanism analysis of high-silicon aluminium alloy indicated that high-hardness particles in soft parent metal had determinative function,including wearing resistance and supporting ability when wearing happened.Dents on soft parent metal surface produced by friction could store oil and were helpful for lubrication.The friction trace analysis showed that,high-hardness particles in high-silicon aluminium alloy could produce friction trace on 42MnCr52 steel surface,which proved friction function of high-hardness particles in high-silicon aluminium alloy.展开更多
A simple three-level system is proposed to produce high index of refraction with zero absorption in an Er^3＋-doped yttrium aluminium garnet （YAG） crystal, which is achieved for a probe field between the excited sta...A simple three-level system is proposed to produce high index of refraction with zero absorption in an Er^3＋-doped yttrium aluminium garnet （YAG） crystal, which is achieved for a probe field between the excited state 4I13/2 and ground state 4I15/2 by adjusting a strong coherent driving field between the upper excited state 4I11/2 and 4I15/2. It is found that the changes of the frequency of the coherent driving field and the concentration of Er^3＋ ions in the YAG crystal can maximize the index of refraction accompanied by vanishing absorption. This result could be useful for the dispersion compensation in fibre communication, laser particle acceleration, high precision magnetometry and so on.展开更多
The effect of trace yttrium on cube texture of high purity aluminum foils has been investigated by means of orientation distribution functions (ODFs). The results show that a small addition of yttrium to high purity a...The effect of trace yttrium on cube texture of high purity aluminum foils has been investigated by means of orientation distribution functions (ODFs). The results show that a small addition of yttrium to high purity aluminum brings about a considerable increment of the cube texture, and it reduces the content of R texture. The rare earth yttrium may combine with the other impurities to form the metallic compounds, such as FeYAl 8, Fe 6YAl 6, Fe 4YAl 8 and Si 2YAl 2. When the precipitation of these particles in the matrix is nearly completed and the Fe concentration in the matrix becomes low, the cube texture can develop well and the R texture can be suppressed. [展开更多
文摘The physical and mechanical properties of metal matrix composites were improved by the addition of reinforcements. The mechanical properties of particulate-reinforced metal-matrix composites based on aluminium alloys （6061 and 7015） at high temperatures were studied. Titanium diboride （TiB2） particles were used as the reinforcement. All the composites were produced by hot extrusion. The tensile properties and fracture characteristics of these materials were investigated at room temperature and at high temperatures to determine their ultimate strength and strain to failure. The fracture surface was analysed by scanning electron microscopy. TiB2 particles provide high stability of the alumin- ium alloys （6061 and 7015） in the fabrication process. An improvement in the mechanical behaviour was achieved by adding TiB2 particles as reinforcement in both the aluminium alloys. Adding TiB2 particles reduces the ductility of the aluminium alloys but does not change the microscopic mode of failure, and the fracture surface exhibits a ductile appearance with dimples formed by coalescence.
基金financially supported by the European Union for the project Marie Curie TOK-DEV MTKD-CT-2006-042468
文摘This paper includes studies on the influence of grain refinement treatment with respect to the composition and structure of high zinc aluminium casting alloys on the changes of their tensile properties. The Al-20 wt.%Zn alloy was inoculated with master alloys Al Ti5B1 and Al Ti3C0.15 to determine the impact of a variable titanium addition on the tensile properties of Al Zn20 alloy, and determine on this basis an optimal addition of Ti that would ensure the improvement of elongation of alloys cast in the sand mould, at the same time maintaining high tensile strength. Within the studies, light microscopy(LM) and strength tests were applied. Experimental results showed that the inoculation of high zinc aluminium alloy Al Zn20 with the master alloys Al Ti5B1 and Al Ti3C0.15 causes intensive structure refinement, while the intensity of reaction of both master alloys is comparable. The Al Ti3C0.15 master alloy addition, selected for further studies, introducing about 100 ppm Ti, enhances the tensile properties of the alloy; the elongation increases about 20% and tensile strength increases about 10% against the initial values(uninoculated alloy). Further increase of the Ti addition up to 500–600 ppm leads to the "overinoculation" effect that is accompanied by the decrease of elongation. Therefore,the Ti addition should be reduced to the level of about 100 ppm which ensures obtaining a set of optimal properties.
文摘With tank special purpose lubricating oil,100N,200N and 800N loading force and different loading times,spray-formed high-silicon aluminium alloy and military superpower engine steel cylinder sleeve materials were used for comparative friction test and friction pair comparision test under simulated engine work condition.The results showed that,compared with steel cylinder sleeve materials,high-silicon aluminium alloy showed more excellent wearing resistance.The friction mechanism analysis of high-silicon aluminium alloy indicated that high-hardness particles in soft parent metal had determinative function,including wearing resistance and supporting ability when wearing happened.Dents on soft parent metal surface produced by friction could store oil and were helpful for lubrication.The friction trace analysis showed that,high-hardness particles in high-silicon aluminium alloy could produce friction trace on 42MnCr52 steel surface,which proved friction function of high-hardness particles in high-silicon aluminium alloy.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （Grant No 10334010）.
文摘A simple three-level system is proposed to produce high index of refraction with zero absorption in an Er^3＋-doped yttrium aluminium garnet （YAG） crystal, which is achieved for a probe field between the excited state 4I13/2 and ground state 4I15/2 by adjusting a strong coherent driving field between the upper excited state 4I11/2 and 4I15/2. It is found that the changes of the frequency of the coherent driving field and the concentration of Er^3＋ ions in the YAG crystal can maximize the index of refraction accompanied by vanishing absorption. This result could be useful for the dispersion compensation in fibre communication, laser particle acceleration, high precision magnetometry and so on.
文摘The effect of trace yttrium on cube texture of high purity aluminum foils has been investigated by means of orientation distribution functions (ODFs). The results show that a small addition of yttrium to high purity aluminum brings about a considerable increment of the cube texture, and it reduces the content of R texture. The rare earth yttrium may combine with the other impurities to form the metallic compounds, such as FeYAl 8, Fe 6YAl 6, Fe 4YAl 8 and Si 2YAl 2. When the precipitation of these particles in the matrix is nearly completed and the Fe concentration in the matrix becomes low, the cube texture can develop well and the R texture can be suppressed. [
