Flow characteristics and hot workability of a typical low-alloy high-strength steel during multi-pass deformation

Heavy components of low-alloy high-strength(LAHS) steels are generally formed by multi-pass forging. It is necessary to explore the flow characteristics and hot workability of LAHS steels during the multi-pass forging process, which is beneficial to the formulation of actual processing parameters. In the study, the multi-pass hot compression experiments of a typical LAHS steel are carried out at a wide range of deformation temperatures and strain rates. It is found that the work hardening rate of the experimental material depends on deformation parameters and deformation passes, which is ascribed to the impacts of static and dynamic softening behaviors. A new model is established to describe the flow characteristics at various deformation passes. Compared to the classical Arrhenius model and modified Zerilli and Armstrong model, the newly proposed model shows higher prediction accuracy with a confidence level of 0.98565. Furthermore, the connection between power dissipation efficiency(PDE) and deformation parameters is revealed by analyzing the microstructures. The PDE cannot be utilized to reflect the efficiency of energy dissipation for microstructure evolution during the entire deformation process, but only to assess the efficiency of energy dissipation for microstructure evolution in a specific deformation parameter state.As a result, an integrated processing map is proposed to better study the hot workability of the LAHS steel, which considers the effects of instability factor(IF), PDE, and distribution and size of grains. The optimized processing parameters for the multi-pass deformation process are the deformation parameters of 1223–1318 K and 0.01–0.08 s^(-1). Complete dynamic recrystallization occurs within the optimized processing parameters with an average grain size of 18.36–42.3 μm. This study will guide the optimization of the forging process of heavy components.

Recent progress in visualization and digitization of coherent transformation structures and application in high-strength steel

High-strength steels are mainly composed of medium-or low-temperature microstructures,such as bainite or martensite,with coherent transformation characteristics.This type of microstructure has a high density of dislocations and fine crystallographic structural units,which ease the coordinated matching of high strength,toughness,and plasticity.Meanwhile,given its excellent welding perform-ance,high-strength steel has been widely used in major engineering constructions,such as pipelines,ships,and bridges.However,visual-ization and digitization of the effective units of these coherent transformation structures using traditional methods(optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy)is difficult due to their complex morphology.Moreover,the establishment of quantitative relationships with macroscopic mechanical properties and key process parameters presents additional difficulty.This article reviews the latest progress in microstructural visualization and digitization of high-strength steel,with a focus on the application of crystallographic methods in the development of high-strength steel plates and welding.We obtained the crystallographic data(Euler angle)of the transformed microstruc-tures through electron back-scattering diffraction and combined them with the calculation of inverse transformation from bainite or martensite to austenite to determine the reconstruction of high-temperature parent austenite and orientation relationship(OR)during con-tinuous cooling transformation.Furthermore,visualization of crystallographic packets,blocks,and variants based on actual OR and digit-ization of various grain boundaries can be effectively completed to establish quantitative relationships with alloy composition and key process parameters,thereby providing reverse design guidance for the development of high-strength steel.

Deep decalcification of factory-provided freezing acidolysis solution to achieveα-high-strength gypsum

The freezing acidolysis solution of the nitric acid-phosphate fertilizer process has a high calcium content,which makes it difficult to produce fine phosphate and high water-soluble phosphate fertilizer products.Here,based on the potential crystallization principle of calcium sulfate in NH_(4)NO_(3)-H_(3)PO_(4)-H_(2)O,the deep decalcification(i.e.calcium removal)technology to achieveα-high-strength gypsum originated from freezing acidolysis-solutions has been firstly proposed and investigated.Typically,calcium can be removed from the factory-provided freezing acidolysis-solution by neutralizing it with ammonia,followed by the addition of ammonium sulfate solution.As a result,the formation of calcium sulfate in the reaction system undergoes the nucleation and growth of CaSO_(4)·2H_(2)O(DH),as well as its dissolution and crystallization into short columnarα-CaSO_(4)·0.5H_(2)O(α-HH).Remarkably,with the molar ratio of SO_(4)^(2-)/Ca^(2+)at 1.8,the degree of neutralization(NH_(3)/HNO_(3) molar ratio)at 1.7,the reaction temperature of 94℃,and the reaction time of 300 min,the decalcification rate can reach 86.89%,of which the high-strengthα-CaSO_(4)·0.5H_(2)O(α-HH)will be obtained.Noteworthy,the deep decalcification product meets the standards for the production of fine phosphates and highly water-soluble phosphate fertilizers.Consequently,the 2 h flexural strength ofα-HH is 5.3 MPa and the dry compressive strength is 36.8 MPa,which is up to the standard of commercialα-HH.

Study on Fracture Delay of High-Strength Bolts in Road Bridge Maintenance

In the maintenance work of highway and bridge engineering structures,the fracture delay of high-strength bolts is a content that needs to be focused on and researched.Based on this,the paper analyzes the fracture delay of high-strength bolts in highway bridge maintenance,including an overview of the fundamental research on fracture delay and related specific studies.It is hoped that this study can provide scientific reference for the reasonable maintenance of high-strength bolts,so as to ensure the overall maintenance effect of highway bridge projects.

Preparation of lead-free free-cutting graphite brasses by graphitization of cementite

Graphite brasses were prepared by graphitizing annealing of cast brasses containing cementite particles,which were in-situ formed during the fasting process.The eutectic cast iron as carbon source was added into common brasses by casting.SEM and EDS were used to analyze the microstructure of graphite brasses,and the relationship between the microstructure and machinability was investigated.The results show that graphite particles are formed by the decomposition of cementite particles in cast brasses.The graphite particles are uniformly dispersed in the brass matrix with the average size of 5.0 μm and the volume fraction of ~1.1%.The machinability in the graphite brass is dramatically increased relative to the common brass,because of the lubricating properties of graphite particles and its role in chip breaking.The workpiece surface of the graphite brasses chips is smooth and burr-free,and the chips of graphite brasses are short（C-shape） and discontinuous,which is much better than that of the long spiral chips of common brasses.

Constitutive modeling for high temperature flow behavior of a high-strength manganese brass

The hot compressive deformation behaviors of ZHMn34-2-2-1 manganese brass are investigated on Thermecmastor-Z thermal simulator over wide processing domain of temperatures （923–1073 K） and strain rates （0.01–10 s^–1）. The true stress–strain curves exhibit a single peak stress, after which the stress monotonously decreases until a steady state stress occurs, indicating a typical dynamic recrystallization. The analysis of deviation between strain-dependent Arrhenius type constitutive and experimental data revealed that the material parameters （n, A, and Q） for the ZHMn34-2-2-1 manganese brass are not constants but varies as functions of the deformation conditions. A revised strain-independent sine hyperbolic constitutive was proposed, which considered the coupled effects of strain rate temperature and strain on material parameters. The correlation coefficient and the average absolute relative error are used to evaluate the accuracy of the established constitutive model. The quantitative results indicate that the proposed constitutive model can precisely characterize the hot deformation behavior of ZHMn34-2-2-1 manganese brass.

Electrolytic Sampling from Pure Copper and Common Brasses Ⅰ: Calculation of the Mass Dissolved from the Samples according to Faraday's Law

In a procedure for electrolytic dissolving pure copper and common brasses, the approximate electrochemical mole mass(k) of the sample was determined in accordance with the brand of the sample, a stitable electrolyte was selected to make the current efficiency equal to 100%, and then the dissolved mass of samples was calculated according to Faraday's law(m=klt).Three representative samples were sampled by the electrolytic dissolution method and the calculated dissolved amounts were equal to the values by weighing the anode.The cxperimental results of zinc and copper in the anode liquor are in agreement with certified values.

Effect of traveling-wave magnetic field on dendrite growth of high-strength steel slab: Industrial trials and numerical simulation

The dendrite growth behavior of high-strength steel during slab continuous casting with a traveling-wave magnetic field was studied in this paper. The morphology of the solidification structure and composition distribution were analyzed. Results showed that the columnar crystals could deflect and break when the traveling-wave magnetic field had low current intensity. With the increase in current intensity, the secondary dendrite arm spacing and solute permeability decreased, and the columnar crystal transformed into an equiaxed crystal. The electromagnetic force caused by the traveling-wave magnetic field changed the temperature gradient and velocity magnitude and promoted the breaking and fusing of dendrites. Dendrite compactness and composition uniformity were arranged in descending order as follows:columnar-toequiaxed transition (high current intensity), columnar crystal zone (low current intensity), columnar-to-equiaxed transition (low current intensity), and equiaxed crystal zone (high current intensity). Verified numerical simulation results combined with the boundary layer theory of solidification front and dendrite breaking–fusing model revealed the dendrite deflection mechanism and growth process. When thermal stress is not considered, and no narrow segment can be found in the dendrite, the velocity magnitude on the solidification front of liquid steel can reach up to 0.041 m/s before the dendrites break.

Hot deformation behavior of novel high-strength Mg-0.6Mn-0.5Al-0.5Zn-0.4Ca alloy

The hot compression behavior of as-extruded Mg-0.6Mn-0.5Al-0.5Zn-0.4Ca alloy was studied on a Gleeble-3500 thermal simulation machine.Experiments were conducted at temperatures ranging from 523 to 673 K and strain rates ranging from 0.001 to 1 s^(-1).Results showed that an increase in the strain rate or a decrease in deformation temperature led to an increase in true stress.The constitutive equation and processing maps of the alloy were obtained and analyzed.The influence of deformation temperatures and strain rates on microstructural evolution and texture was studied with the assistance of electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD).The as-extruded alloy exhibited a bimodal structure that consisted of deformed coarse grains and fine equiaxed recrystallized structures(approximately 1.57μm).The EBSD results of deformed alloy samples revealed that the recrystallization degree and average grain size increased as the deformation temperature increased.By contrast,dislocation density and texture intensity decreased.Compressive texture weakened with the increase in the deformation temperature at the strain rate of 0.01 s-1.Most grains with{0001}planes tilted away from the compression direction(CD)gradually.In addition,when the strain rate decreased,the recrystallization degree and average grain size increased.Meanwhile,the dislocation density decreased.Texture appeared to be insensitive to the strain rate.These findings provide valuable insights into the hot compression behavior,microstructural evolution,and texture changes in the Mg-0.6Mn-0.5Al-0.5Zn-0.4Ca alloy,contributing to the understanding of its processing-microstructure-property relationships.

Development of high-strength magnesium alloys with excellent ignition-proof performance based on the oxidation and ignition mechanisms: A review

High reactivity and ease of ignition are the major obstacles for the application of Mg alloys in aerospace.Thus,the ignition mechanisms of Mg alloys should be investigated systematically,which can guide the ignition-proof alloy design.This article concludes the factors influencing the ignition resistance of Mg alloys from oxide film and substrate microstructure,and also the mechanisms of alloying elements improving the ignition resistance.The low strength is another reason restricting the development of Mg alloys.Therefore,at the last section,Mg alloys with the combination of high strength and good ignition-proof performance are summarized,including Mg-Al-Ca based alloys,SEN(Mg-Al-Zn-Ca-Y)alloys as well as Mg-Y and Mg-Gd based alloys.Besides,the shortages and the future focus of theses alloys are also reviewed.The aim of this article is to promote the understanding of oxidation and ignition mechanisms of Mg alloys and to provide reference for the development of Mg alloys with high strength and excellent ignition-proof performance at the same time.

ZK60 based alloys with high-strength and high-ductility:A review

Wrought magnesium alloys with high-strength and high-ductility property have been attracting more and more interest in automotive and aerospace industries,and the conventional Mg-Zn based alloys are widely accepted as the representative one.Development of Mg-Zn based alloys with rare earth(RE)element additions and with modified preparation processes domains the evolution of their potential structural applications.Nonetheless,their highest tensile yield strength(TYS)is still in the order of 400 MPa,clearly lower than that of the Mg-RE based alloys,in the order of 500 MPa,much less compared with the high-strength aluminum alloys and titanium alloys.According to many previous investigations,two relatively efficient methods to improve mechanical properties of ZK based alloys were revealed as:alloying by RE and optimizing wrought processes.However,comprehensive combinative investigation was hitherto not conducted to date.Thus,it is imperative in the next work to further improve the yield strength to the order of 500 MPa or much higher,and simultaneously modify the tension-compression strength asymmetry of the ZK series alloys.Maybe,developing novel wrought processes for ZK60(+RE)alloys or exploring appropriate pre-dealing treatments before or after the wrought processes might be an important approach to accomplish a much higher level of balance of high-strength and high-ductility.

Identification of Rare Earth Phase in the Deformed High Lead-Brasses

Deformed high lead-brasses have excellent machining characteristics and good mechanical and physicalproperties.They are widely used in mechanical,clock-watch and pen-making field.Especially,they are suit-able for deep-hole machining.Because of their worse hot-working characteristics,there exists trouble inproduction process.It is reported that the rare earth metals could improve the hot-rolling property,but themechanism is still unclear.

Effect of the Rare Earths on the High Temperature Properties of Deformed Leaded-Brasses

The effect of the rare earths on the high temperature properties of deformed leaded-brasses has been stu- died with the high temperature tensile test.The results show that the rare earth additives can increase elongation of alloys at high temperature,but they had little effect on the maximum flow stress.With the help of SEM. X-ray diffraction instrument,quantitative metallography analysis instrument,etc.,the effect of the rare earth elements on the mierostrueture of alloys has also been examined.

Inhibition mechanism of air nanobubbles on brass corrosion in circulating cooling water systems

Air nanobubbles(A-NBs)were used to inhibit the brass corrosion in circulating cooling water for the first time in the study.The results of mass loss method and electrochemical method showed that A-NBs had the obvious corrosion inhibition effect.The inhibition rate reached 52%at 35℃.The impedance and surface characterization results of corrosion samples indicated that the corrosion inhibition mechanisms of A-NBs mainly included adsorption of corrosion ions,promoting the formation of the passivation film on metal surface and the formation of the bubble layer and scale film on metal surface.A-NBs are potential excellent corrosion inhibitors.

Microstructure Distribution Characteristics of High-Strength Aluminum Alloy Thin-Walled Tubes during Multi-Passes Hot Power Backward Spinning Process

The microstructure of the thin-walled tubes with high-strength aluminum alloy determines their final forming quality and performance. This type of tube can be manufactured by multi-pass hot power backward spinning process as it can eliminate casting defects, refine microstructure and improve the plasticity of the tube. To analyze the microstructure distribution characteristics of the tube during the spinning process, a 3D coupled thermo-mechanical FE model coupled with the microstructure evolution model of the process was established under the ABAQUS environment. The microstructure evolution characteristics and laws of the tube for the whole spinning process were analyzed. The results show that the dynamic recrystallization is mainly produced in the spinning deformation zone and root area of the tube. In the first pass, the dynamic recrystallization phenomenon is not obvious in the tube. With the pass increasing, the trend of dynamic recrystallization volume percentage gradually increases and extends from the outer surface of the tube to the inner surface. The fine-grained area shows the states of concentration, dispersion, and re-concentration as the pass number increases. .

黄铜集流体在无负极锂金属电池中的应用研究

虽然无负极锂金属电池(AF-LMBs)具有能量密度高、结构简单等优势,但是金属锂在负极集流体界面不可逆的沉积/剥离过程以及与电解液之间的副反应会大量消耗电池中有限的活性锂,导致电池容量迅速衰减。开发高性能的负极集流体是提升AF-LMBs循环寿命的有效策略之一。因此,本文研究了商业黄铜箔(F-Cu-Zn)作为负极集流体在AF-LMBs中的电化学性能,并且结合多种表征技术揭示了F-Cu-Zn电极在循环过程中的结构演变。结果表明:与商业铜箔(F-Cu)相比,F-Cu-Zn含有丰富的亲锂位点,诱导金属锂均匀成核与生长,所组装的Cu-Zn||NCM712软包全电池的室温循环寿命从75次增加至117次。此外,F-Cu-Zn电极中的Zn元素会在循环过程中不断溶解,最终在电极表层形成三维多孔结构。

Sensitivity of springback and section deformation to process parameters in rotary draw bending of thin-walled rectangular H96 brass tube

In order to study the effects of the process parameters on springback and section deformation, a sensitivity analysis model was established based on the combination use of the multi-parameter sensitivity analysis method and the springback/section deformation prediction finite element model, and by using this model the sensitivities of the springback and the section deformation to process parameters were analyzed and compared. The results show that the most sensitive process conditions for springback angle are the boost speed and the pressure of pressure die, and the most sensitive process condition for section deformation is the number of cores. When the clamp force, the boost speed and the pressure of pressure die are utilized to control section deformation, the effect of these process parameters on springback should be considered. When the process parameters are mainly used to control springback, the effect of these process parameters on the section deformation should be always considered.

Mechanical properties of calcium carbonate whisker-reinforced high-strength cement mortar

In order to improve the brittleness of high-strength cement mortar,calcium carbonate（CaCO3） whiskers are incorporated to strengthen and toughen the high-strength cement mortar.The compressive strength,flexural strength,split tensile strength and work of fracture are measured.Microstructures and micromechanical behaviors are investigated using scanning electron microscopy.The strengthening and toughening mechanisms and the efficiency of whisker-reinforced high-strength cement mortar are discussed.The results show that the addition of CaCO3 whiskers brings positive effects on the high-strength cement mortar.The strengthening and toughening mechanisms are whisker-cement coalition debonding,whisker peeling,whisker impact breakage and whisker bridging.Crack deflection is one efficient mechanism,but it is hard to be achieved in high-strength cement mortar.And the interfacial bonding strength between whiskers and the cement mortar matrix should be appropriately weak to introduce more crack deflection mechanisms to strengthen and toughen the cement mortar efficiently.

采用二氧化氯消毒水时添加咪唑基离子液体对黄铜缓蚀作用的研究

[目的]采用二氧化氯(ClO_(2))对水进行消毒时常常面临黄铜件腐蚀问题,寻找适宜的缓蚀剂具有重要意义。[方法]通过静态挂片试验、动电位极化曲线测试、腐蚀形貌观察及产物成分分析,研究了在ClO_(2)溶液中添加1-丁基-3-甲基咪唑乙酸盐(BMIMAc)或1-丁基-3-甲基咪唑溴盐(BMIMBr)对H62黄铜的缓蚀效果,并通过密度泛函理论(DFT)计算及分子动力学(MD)模拟探讨了两种咪唑基离子液体对黄铜的缓蚀机理。[结果]在ClO_(2)溶液中添加BMIMAc或BMIMBr都能够在一定程度上抑制黄铜的腐蚀,并且缓蚀效率随着BMIMAc或BMIMBr浓度的增大而升高,BMIMAc的缓蚀效果优于BMIMBr。BMIMAc和BMIMBr都属于抑制阴极反应的阴极缓蚀剂,二者在黄铜表面的吸附都遵循Langmuir等温模型。BMIMAc和BMIMBr都能够以平行排列的方式吸附在黄铜表面,生成阻止黄铜与腐蚀溶液接触的吸附膜,从而减缓腐蚀。[结论]在采用ClO_(2)消毒水的过程中添加适量BMIMAc或BMIMBr都能够对黄铜起到有效的缓蚀作用。

薄壁H65黄铜管高频感应焊接接头组织和力学性能

对薄壁H65黄铜高频感应焊接后的焊接接头微观组织和力学性能进行了研究。结果表明,利用高频感应焊接技术焊接H65黄铜管,获得了表面成型良好的焊接接头,实现了高质量焊接。焊接接头熔合区和热影响区均呈上下宽,中间窄的腰鼓状,焊接接头宽度约为173μm,其中熔合区宽约15μm,由大量细小的等轴状晶粒和少量条状晶粒组成,熔合区和热影响区的晶粒较母材得到细化。焊接接头抗拉强度为400 MPa,达到母材抗拉强度的97.6%,这是由于在拉伸变形过程中,晶粒的细化阻碍位错变形,且各晶粒间的位向差使位错相互交割,提高了焊接接头的强度,焊接接头断裂发生在热影响区,为韧性断裂,这是焊接过程中挤压辊的加工硬化与焊后退火软化共同作用影响热影响区力学性能所致。焊接接头显微硬度呈现“ʌ”形分布,熔合区平均硬度值为145HV,热影响区137HV,母材129HV,熔合区硬度较母材提高了16%,焊接时产生的加工硬化使熔合区强度得到提升。