Study on interfacial structure and strength of Si_3N_4/Ti/Cu/Ti/Si_3N_4 PTLP bonding

Partial transient liquid-phase bonding （PTLP bonding） of Si3N4 ceramic with Ti/Cu/Ti multi-interlayer is performed with changing the thickness of Ti foil. The influence of Ti foil thickness on interface structure and joint strength was discussed. The joint interface structures are investigated by scanning electron microscope （SEM） and energy dispersion spectroscopy（EDS）. The results show that the maximum joint strength of 210 MPa is obtained at room temperature in the experiments. When joining temperature and time are not changed and the process of isothermal solidification is sufficient , interface structure, reaction layer thickness and isothermal solidification thickness change with the thickness of Ti foil.

Relationship between interfacial structure and property of steel-mushy Al-28Pb bonding pate

The interfacial properties of steel-mushy Al-28Pb bonding plate with different interfacial structures, and the influence of ratio of Fe-Al compound at the interface on interfacial shear strength were investigated. The results show that there is a nonlinear relationship between the ratio of Fe-Al compound at the interface and the interfacial shear strength. When the ratio of Fe-Al compound at the interface is smaller than 71.4%, with the increase of the ratio of Fe-Al compound at the interface, the interfacial shear strength increases gradually; when the ratio of Fe-Al compound at the interface is larger than 71.4%, with the increase of the ratio of Fe-Al compound at the interface, the interfacial shear strength decreases continuously; when the ratio of Fe-Al compound at the interface is 71.4%, the largest interfacial shear strength 70.2MPa is obtained.

Interfacial bonding strength of Al-Pb bearing alloy strips and hot dip aluminized steel sheets by hot rolling

Al Pb alloy strips and hot dip aluminized steel sheets were successfully bonded together by hot rolling, and the interfacial bonding strengths after rolling was evaluated by a new method. The bonding modes were studied by optical and scanning electron microscope and energy dispersive X ray analysis, and the effects of the thickness of the intermetallic layers and the Si content in hot dip aluminized layers on the interfacial bonding strength were also investigated respectively. It is found that the hot dipped steel and Al Pb alloy are bonded through blank interface bonding and block interface bonding, and the total bonding strength mainly depends on that of blank interfaces and the fraction of blank interfaces. There is a linear relationship between the total bonding strength F and the fraction of blank interfaces K b. The bonding strength varies with the Si content in the hot dipped aluminized layers on the surface of steel sheets, the fraction of blank interfaces and the rotation of the intermetallic blocks. [

MECHANICAL ANALYSIS AND NUMERICAL CALCULATION OF BONDING STRENGTH MEASUREMENT BY INTERFACIAL INDENTATION METHOD

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Bonding strength of graded anti-corrosive coatings of fluoroethylenepropylene (FEP)/polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)

Fluororesin-based anti-corrosive coatings including graded FEP/PPS were prepared on carbon steel by melt powder coating, the bonding strength of all coating systems was determined by the pull-off test. It is found that the poor adhesion of fluororesin coatings to metallic substrates is improved obviously by the graded coating structure of FEP/PPS, and the bonding strength reaches up to 11.8 MPa for the five-layer system. Examination by electron probe microanalysis （EPMA） verifies that the distribution of main components is graded in the five-layer system, which is responsible for the enhancement of the interfacial bonding.

Effect of cold-rolling and annealing on interfacial structures and properties of A500/steel bimetal strip

The effect of cold-rolling, by both a series of small passes and single-pass with different deformations as well as the subsequent annealing, on the interfacial structures and properties of A500（AlSn8Pb2Si2.5Cu0.8Cr0.2）/steel bimetal strip produced by liquid-solid roll cladding was investigated. Experimental results of the cold-rolling by a series of small passes show that the interfacial bonding strength increases slightly when the total deformation is less than 7.32% and then decreases gradually with the increase in deformation. Subsequent annealing has no effect on the interfacial structures and properties. The effect of cold-rolling by single-pass less than 33.2% deformation on the interfacial structures and properties is the same as that of multi-pass cold-rolling, whereas cold-rolling by single-pass more than 33.2% deformation followed by annealing at 350℃ for 2.5h can make the interfacial bonding strength increase to a great extent. Metallographic examination of the interface shows that there exist only transverse cracks within the interfacial layer and the clad strip does not split along the interface during cold-rolling if the thickness of interfacial layer is less than 45μm. The thick interfacial layer（>56μm）, however, crumbles during cold-rolling, thus resulting in the splitting of the clad strip.

Strength and interfacial microstructure of Si3N4 joint brazed with amorphous Ti-Zr-Ni-Cu filler metal

In this paper, the vacuum brazing of Si3N4 ceramic was carried out with Ti40Zr25Ni15Cu20 amorphous filler metal. The interfacial microstructure was investigated by scanning electron microscopy （ SEM ）, energy dispersive spectroscopy （EDS） etc. According to the analysis, the interface reaction layer was mode up of TiN abut on the ceramic and the Ti-Si, Zr-Si compounds. The influence of brazing temperature and holding time on the joint strength was also studied. The results shows that the joint strength first increased and then decreased with the increasing of holding time and brazing temperature. The joint strength was significantly affected by the thickness of the reaction layer. Under the same experimental conditions, the joint brazed with amorphous filler metal exhibits much higher strength compared with the one brazed with crystalline filler metal with the same composition. To achieve higher joint strength at relatively low temperature, it is favorable to use the amorphous filler metal than the crystalline filler metal.

Predicting and controlling interfacial microstructure of magnesium/aluminum bimetallic structures for improved interfacial bonding

In this study,an overcasting process followed by a low-temperature(200°C)annealing schedule has been developed to bond magnesium to aluminum alloys.ProCAST software was used to optimize the process parameters during the overcasting process which lead to Mg/Al bimetallic structures to be successfully produced without formation of Mg-Al intermetallic phases.Detailed microstructure evolution during annealing,including the formation and growth of Al-Mg interdiffusion layer and intermetallic phases(Al12Mg17 and Al3Mg2),was experimentally observed for the first time with direct evidence,and predicted using Calculation of Phase Diagrams(CALPHAD)modeling.Maximum interfacial strength was achieved when the interdiffusion layer formed at the Mg/Al interface reached a maximum thickness the without formation of brittle intermetallic compounds.The precise diffusion modeling of the Mg/Al interface provides an efficient way to optimize and control the interfacial microstructure of Mg/Al bimetallic structures for improved interfacial bonding.

Effects of Fe-Al intermetallic compounds on interfacial bonding of clad materials

The growth of intermetallic compounds at the interface between solid Al and Fe and the effects of intermetallic compound layers on the interfacial bonding of clad materials were investigated. The results showed that the interface between the solid Fe and Al formed by heat-treatment consisted of Fe2Al5 and FeAl3 intermetallic compound layers, which deteriorated the interfacial bonding strength. Fractures occurred in the intermetallic compound layer during the shear testing. The location of the fracture depended on the defects of microcracks or voids in the intermetallic compound layers. The microcracks in the intermetallic compound layer were caused by the mismatch of thermal expansion coefficients of materials during cooling, and the voids were consistent with the Kirkendall effect. The work will lay an important foundation for welding and joining of aluminum and steel, especially for fabrication of Al-Fe clad materials.

Microstructure and properties at bonding interface of AA4045/AA3003 aluminum alloy cladding billet prepared by semi-continuous casting

AA4045/AA3003 cladding billet was prepared by direct chill semi-continuous casting process. The macrostructures, microstructures, temperature distribution, compositions distribution and the mechanical properties at the bonding interface were investigated in detail. The results show that the cladding billet with few defects could be obtained by semi-continuous casting process. At the interface, diffusion layer of about 10μm on average formed between the two alloys due to the diffusion of alloy elements in the temperature range from 596 to 632 °C. From the side of AA4045 to the side of AA3003, the Si content has a trend to decrease, while the Mn content has a trend to increase gradually. Tensile strength of the cladding billet reaches 103.7 MPa, the fractured position is located on the AA3003 side, and the shearing strength is 91.1 MPa, revealing that the two alloys were combined metallurgically by mutual diffusion of alloy elements.

Effect of clad ratio on interfacial microstructure and properties of cladding billets via direct-chill casting process

Numerical simulation and experiments were introduced to develop AA4045/AA3003 cladding billets with different clad-ratios. The temperature fields, microstructures and mechanical properties near interface were investigated in detail. The results show that cladding billets with different clad-ratios were fabricated successfully. Si and Mn elements diffused across the bonding interface and formed diffusion layer. With the increase of clad-layer thickness, the interfacial region transforms from semisolid-solid state to liquid-solid state and the diffusion layer increased from 10 to 25 μm. The hardness at interface is higher than that of AA3003 side but lower than that of the other side. The bonding strength increased with the clad-layer thickness, attributing to solution strengthening due to elements diffusion. The cladding billets were extruded into clad pipe by indirect extrusion process after homogenization. The clad pipe remained the interfacial characteristics of as-cast cladding billet and the heredity of clad-ratio during deformation was testified.

Interfacial Morphology and Bonding Mechanism of Explosive Weld Joints

Interfacial structure greatly affects the mechanical properties of laminated plates.However,the critical material properties that impact the interfacial morphology,appearance,and associated bonding mechanism of explosive welded plates are still unknown.In this paper,the same base plate(AZ31B alloy)and different flyer metals(aluminum alloy,copper,and stainless steel)were used to investigate interfacial morphology and structure.SEM and TEM results showed that typical sine wave,wave-like,and half-wave-like interfaces were found at the bonding interfaces of Al/Mg,Cu/Mg and SS/Mg clad plates,respectively.The different interfacial morphologies were mainly due to the differences in hardness and yield strength between the flyer and base metals.The results of the microstructural distribution at the bonding interface indicated metallurgical bonding,instead of the commonly believed solid-state bonding,in the explosive welded clad plate.In addition,the shear strength of the bonding interface of the explosive welded Al/Mg,Cu/Mg and SS/Mg clad plates can reach up to 201.2 MPa,147.8 MPa,and 128.4 MPa,respectively.The proposed research provides the design basis for laminated composite metal plates fabrication by explosive welding technology.

Influence of Fabric Geometrical Structure on Bonding of the Fabric Reinforced Cement Composites

Influence of fabric geometrical parameters,including the number of filling yarns per 10 cm,yarn twist and fiber type,on bonding of the fabric reinforced cement composites is studied by fabric pull-out test and SEM microstructure analysis.The results show that the bonding strength increase with the increase of the number of filling yarns per 10 cm in the range of this study.But the influence of fabric count on the interfacial bonding is dual and there is a critical value.The twist of yarns has a little effect on the bonding strength and interfacial bonding behaves of nylon fabric reinforced cement composites.There is an optimum twist range.Within this range,the bonding strength increase slowly with the increase of yarn twist.Beyond this range,it is versus.The bonding strength is strongly affected by the fabric character.The bonding between the nylon fiber fabric and cement is good;that of between glass fiber fabric and cement is moderate and that of between the carbon fiber fabric and cement is poor.

Interfacial mechanical property of steel-mushy Al-20Sn bonding

The bonding of a steel plate to Al-20Sn slurry was conducted using thecasting rolling technique. The surface of the steel plate was defatted, descaled, immersed (inK_2ZrF_6 flux aqueous solution) and stoved. Al-20Sn slurry was prepared using the electromagneticmechanical starring method. The interfacial mechanical property of the bonding plate was researchedto determine the relationship between the diffusion time and the interfacial shear strength. Inorder to identify the mechanism of bonding, the interfacial structure of the bonding plate wasstudied. The results show that at a prebeat temperature of the steel plate of 505 deg C and a solidfraction of Al-20Sn slurry of 35 percent, the relationship between the interfacial shear strength Sand the diffusion time t is S=28.8+4.3t-0.134t^2 +0.0011t^3. When the diffusion time is 22 s, thelargest interfacial shear strength is 70.3 MPa, and the corresponding interface is a new one whichis made up of Fe-Al compound and Fe-Al solid solution alternatively and in a right proportion. Inthis interfacial structure, the interfacial embrittlement does not happen and Fe-Al compound canplay its role in strong combination adequately.

Effect of the Entrained Air Void on Strength and Interfacial Transition Zone of Air-Entrained Mortar

In order to facilitate the development and application of air entraining agents (AEA) in the high performance concrete, entrained air void structure parameters (air void size range from 10 to 1 600 mu m) of 28 d sifted mortar were measured by image analysis method. The relationship between the air void size distribution and strength of mortar was studied by methods of grey connection analysis and multiple linear regression analysis. The multiple linear regression equation was established with a correlation coefficient of 0.966. The weight of the affection of hierarchical porosity on the compressive strength ratio was also obtained. In addition, the effect of air voids on the paste-aggregate interfacial transition zone (ITZ) was analyzed by microhardness. The results show that the correlation between different pore size range and the compressive strength is negative. The effect of air void size distribution on 28 days compressive strength is different: under the condition of similar total porosity, with the increase of the porosity of the air void size, ranging from 10 to 200 mu m, and the decrease of the porosity, ranging from 200 to 1 600 mu m, the average air void diameter and mean free spacing are decreased; as well as the width of ITZ. On the contrary, the microhardness of the ITZ is increased while the compressive strength loss is decreased.

Metal-free two-dimensional phosphorene-based electrocatalyst with covalent P-N heterointerfacial reconstruction for electrolyte-lean lithium-sulfur batteries

The use of lithium-sulfur batteries under high sulfur loading and low electrolyte concentrations is severely restricted by the detrimental shuttling behavior of polysulfides and the sluggish kinetics in redox processes.Two-dimensional(2D)few layered black phosphorus with fully exposed atoms and high sulfur affinity can be potential lithium-sulfur battery electrocatalysts,which,however,have limitations of restricted catalytic activity and poor electrochemical/chemical stability.To resolve these issues,we developed a multifunctional metal-free catalyst by covalently bonding few layered black phosphorus nanosheets with nitrogen-doped carbon-coated multiwalled carbon nanotubes(denoted c-FBP-NC).The experimental characterizations and theoretical calculations show that the formed polarized P-N covalent bonds in c-FBP-NC can efficiently regulate electron transfer from NC to FBP and significantly promote the capture and catalysis of lithium polysulfides,thus alleviating the shuttle effect.Meanwhile,the robust 1D-2D interwoven structure with large surface area and high porosity allows strong physical confinement and fast mass transfer.Impressively,with c-FBP-NC as the sulfur host,the battery shows a high areal capacity of 7.69 mAh cm^(−2) under high sulfur loading of 8.74 mg cm^(−2) and a low electrolyte/sulfur ratio of 5.7μL mg^(−1).Moreover,the assembled pouch cell with sulfur loading of 4 mg cm^(−2) and an electrolyte/sulfur ratio of 3.5μL mg^(−1) shows good rate capability and outstanding cyclability.This work proposes an interfacial and electronic structure engineering strategy for fast and durable sulfur electrochemistry,demonstrating great potential in lithium-sulfur batteries.

Interfacial reinforcement of core-shell HMX@energetic polymer composites featuring enhanced thermal and safety performance

The weak interface interaction and solid-solid phase transition have long been a conundrum for 1,3,5,7-tetranitro-1,3,5,7-tetraazacyclooctane(HMX)-based polymer-bonded explosives(PBX).A two-step strategy that involves the pretreatment of HMX to endow—OH groups on the surface via polyalcohol bonding agent modification and in situ coating with nitrate ester-containing polymer,was proposed to address the problem.Two types of energetic polyether—glycidyl azide polymer(GAP)and nitrate modified GAP(GNP)were grafted onto HMX crystal based on isocyanate addition reaction bridged through neutral polymeric bonding agent(NPBA)layer.The morphology and structure of the HMX-based composites were characterized in detail and the core-shell structure was validated.The grafted polymers obviously enhanced the adhesion force between HMX crystals and fluoropolymer(F2314)binder.Due to the interfacial reinforcement among the components,the two HMX-based composites exhibited a remarkable increment of phase transition peak temperature by 10.2°C and 19.6°C with no more than 1.5%shell content,respectively.Furthermore,the impact and friction sensitivity of the composites decreased significantly as a result of the barrier produced by the grafted polymers.These findings will enhance the future prospects for the interface design of energetic composites aiming to solve the weak interface and safety concerns.

First-principles investigation on stability and electronic structure of Sc-dopedθ′/Al interface in Al−Cu alloys

The properties of Sc-dopedθ′(Al_(2)Cu)/Al interface in Al−Cu alloys were investigated by first-principles calculations.Sc-doped semi-coherent and coherentθ′(Al_(2)Cu)/Al interfaces(Sc doped in Al slab(S1 site),Sc doped inθ′slab(S2 site))were modeled based on calculated results and reported experiments.Through the analysis of interfacial bonding strength,it is revealed that the doping of Sc at S1 site can significantly decrease the interface energy and increase the work of adhesion.In particular,the doped coherent interface with Sc at S1 site which is occupied by interstitial Cu atoms has very good bonding strength.The electronic structure shows the strong Al—Cu bonds at the interfaces with Sc at S1 site,and the Al—Al bonds at the interfaces with Sc at S2 site are formed.The formation of strong Al—Cu and Al—Al bonds plays an important role in the enhancement of doped interface strength.

Effect of Interface on Mechanical Property of Steel-mushy Al-20Sn Bonding Plate

The ratio of Fe-Al compound at interace, which could determine the quarttity of Fe-Al compound at the interace of steel-mushy Al- 20 Sn bonding plate, was used to characterize the interfacial structure of steel-mushy Al-20 Sn bonding plate quantitatively. The effect of ratio of Fe-Al compound at interface on interacial shear strength was investigated perfectly. The results show that the relationship between ratio of Fe-Al compound at interace and interfacial shear strength is S = 3.3 ＋ 1.91 t - 0.0135t^2 （ where t is ratio of Fe-Al compound at in- terface and S is interfacial shear strength ）. When the ratio of Fe-Al compound at interface is 71%, the largest interfacial shear strength 70.9 MPa is got. This reasonable ratio of Fe-Al compound at interface is a quarttitative criterion of interfacial embrittlement. When the ratio of Fe-Al compound at interface is higher than 71% , interfacial embrittlement will occur.

Study on Bonding of Steel-mushy Al-7graphite

The bonding of steel-mushy Al-7graphite was studied. The relationship between interfacial shear strength of bonding plate and solid fraction of Al-7graphite mushy was obtained, and the interfacial structure of bonding plate was determined. The results showed that: under the condition of 500 degreesC for preheat temperature of steel plate and 10 mm/s for rolling speed, the largest interfacial shear strength of bonding plate was 70.1 MPa when solid fraction of Al-7graphite mushy was 34.6%.