Different proportions of commercial 2024 aluminum alloy powder and FeNiCrCoA13 high entropy alloy (HEA) powder were ball-milled (BM) for different time. The powder was consolidated by hot extrusion method. The mic...Different proportions of commercial 2024 aluminum alloy powder and FeNiCrCoA13 high entropy alloy (HEA) powder were ball-milled (BM) for different time. The powder was consolidated by hot extrusion method. The microstructures of the milled powder and bulk alloy were examined by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Mechanical properties of the extruded alloy were examined by mechanical testing machine. The results show that after BM, the particle size and microstructures of the mixed alloy powder change obviously. After 48 h BM, the average size of mixed powder is about 30 nm, and then after hot extrusion, the average size of grains reaches about 70 rim. The compressive strength of the extruded alloy reaches 710 MPa under certain conditions of milling time and composition. As a result of the identification of the nano-/micro-strueture-property relationship of the samples, such high strength is attributed mainly to the nanocrystalline grains of a(Al) and nanoscaled FeNiCrCoAl3 particles, and the fine secondary phase of Al2Cu and Fe-rich phases.展开更多
This article mainly discussed bulk material lHvl^ared by powder metallurgy, and the commercial 2024 aluminum alloy powder and FeNiCrCoA13 high entropy alloy powder (both produced by argon gas atomization process) we...This article mainly discussed bulk material lHvl^ared by powder metallurgy, and the commercial 2024 aluminum alloy powder and FeNiCrCoA13 high entropy alloy powder (both produced by argon gas atomization process) were ball-milled for different hours. The prepared powder was consolidated by hot extrusion method. The microstruetures of the milled powder and bulk alloy were examined by X - Ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). The thermal stability was tested by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Mechanical properties of the extruded alloy were examined by Vickers hardness tester and mechanical testing machine. The results show that after milling, the mixed particle sizes and microstructures of the alloy powder change obviously. The compressive strength of the extruded alloy has reached 580 MPa under certain conditions of milling time and composition.展开更多
The alumina toughened zirconia(ATZ) ceramic particle reinforced gray iron matrix surface composite was successfully manufactured by pressureless infi ltration. The porous preform played a key role in the infi ltrating...The alumina toughened zirconia(ATZ) ceramic particle reinforced gray iron matrix surface composite was successfully manufactured by pressureless infi ltration. The porous preform played a key role in the infi ltrating progress. The microstructure was observed by scanning electron microscopy(SEM); the phase constitutions was analyzed by X-ray diffraction(XRD); and the hardness and wear resistance of selected specimens were tested by hardness testing machine and abrasion testing machine, respectively. The addition of high carbon ferrochromium powders leads to the formation of white iron during solidifi cation. The wear volume loss rates of ATZ ceramic particle reinforced gray iron matrix surface composite decreases fi rst, and then tends to be stable. The wear resistance of the composite is 2.7 times higher than that of gray iron matrix. The reason is a combination of the surface hardness increase of gray iron matrix and ATZ ceramic particles and alloy carbides protecting effect on gray iron matrix.展开更多
With 2 kW continuous wave Nd-YAG laser, SiC ceramic powder was laser-cladded on the AA6061 aluminium alloy surface. Within the range of process parameters investigated, the parameters were optimized to produce the SiC...With 2 kW continuous wave Nd-YAG laser, SiC ceramic powder was laser-cladded on the AA6061 aluminium alloy surface. Within the range of process parameters investigated, the parameters were optimized to produce the SiC_p reinforced metal matrix composites(MMC) modified layer on AA6061 alloy surface. After being treated, the modified layer is crack-free, porosity-free, and has good metallurgical bond with the substrate. The microstructure and chemical composition of the modified layer were analyzed by such detection devices as scanning electronic microscope(SEM-EDX) and X-ray diffractometer(XRD). The performance of electrochemical corrosion and cavitation erosion and their mechanism were estimated by the microhardness tester, potentiostat and (ultrasonic-)(induced) cavitation device.展开更多
The microstructures and mechanical properties of an iron-based alloy (Fe-13Cr-3W-0.4Ti-0.25Y-0.30O) prepared by mechanical alloying were investigated with scanning electron microscope,optical microscope,X-ray diffract...The microstructures and mechanical properties of an iron-based alloy (Fe-13Cr-3W-0.4Ti-0.25Y-0.30O) prepared by mechanical alloying were investigated with scanning electron microscope,optical microscope,X-ray diffractometer and hardness tester.The results show that the particle size does not decrease with milling time because serious welding occurs at 144 h.The density of the alloy sintered at 1 523 K is affected by the particle size of the powder.Finer particles lead to a high sintered density,while the bulk density by using particles milled for 144 h is as low as 70%.In the microstructures of the annealed alloy,large elongated particles and fine equiaxed grains can be detected.The elongated particle zone has a higher microhardness than the equiaxed grain area in the annealed alloys due to the larger residual strain and higher density of the precipitated phase.展开更多
The key factor in semi-solid metal processing is the solid fraction at the forming temperature because it affects the microstructure and mechanical properties of the thixoformed components. Though an enormous amount o...The key factor in semi-solid metal processing is the solid fraction at the forming temperature because it affects the microstructure and mechanical properties of the thixoformed components. Though an enormous amount of data exists on the solid fraction-temperature re- lationship in A356 alloy, information regarding the solid fraction evolution characteristics of A356-TiB2 composites is scarce. The present article establishes the temperature-solid fraction correlation in A356 alloy and A356-xTiB2 (x = 2.5wt% and 5wt%) composites using dif- ferential thermal analysis (DTA). The DTA results indicate that the solidification characteristics of the composites exhibited a variation of 2℃ and 3℃ in liquidus temperatures and a variation of 3℃ and 5℃ in solidus temperatures with respect to the base alloy. Moreover, the eutectic growth temperature and the solid fraction(fs) vs. temperature characteristics of the composites were found to be higher than those of the base alloy. The investigation revealed that in-situ formed TiB2 particles in the molten metal introduced more nucleation sites and reduced undercooling.展开更多
CuCr bulk alloy was produced by mechanical alloying and explosive compaction technology. Four kinds of milling time were used to analyze the function and influence on mechanical alloying. The samples were characterize...CuCr bulk alloy was produced by mechanical alloying and explosive compaction technology. Four kinds of milling time were used to analyze the function and influence on mechanical alloying. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction and optical microscope, and the density and hardness of the four samples were detected. The results show that the CuCr grain size is decreased with the milling time increasing, and nano-crystalline is observed in both Cu and Cr phase after 20 h milling. The density and hardness of samples are also increased with the increase of the milling time, so that the sample relative density reaches 96.6% and hardness reaches HV 217. The results indicate that high quality of CuCr bulk alloy can be manufactured using explosive compaction method when mechanical alloying and explosive compaction process parameters are reasonably selected.展开更多
In this work, an in situ synthesized TiC-reinforced metal matrix composite (MMC) coating of approximately 350-400μm thickness was fabricated on a gray cast iron (GCI) substrate by plasma transferred arc (PTA) s...In this work, an in situ synthesized TiC-reinforced metal matrix composite (MMC) coating of approximately 350-400μm thickness was fabricated on a gray cast iron (GCI) substrate by plasma transferred arc (PTA) surface alloying of Ti-Fe alloy powder. Microhard- ness tests showed that the surface hardness increased approximately four-fold after the alloying treatment. The microstructure of the MMC coating was mainly composed of residual austenite, acicular martensite, and eutectic ledeburite. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction analyzes revealed that the in situ TiC particles, which were formed by direct reaction of Ti with carbon originally contained in the GCI, was uniformly distributed at the boundary of residual anstenite in the alloying zone. Pin-on-disc high-temperature wear tests were performed on samples both with and without the MMC coating at room temperature and at elevated temperatures (473 K and 623 K), and the wear behavior and mechanism were investigated. The results showed that, after the PTA alloying treatment, the wear resistance of the sam- ples improved significantly. On the basis of our analysis of the composite coatings by optical microscopy, SEM with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and microhardness measurements, we attributed this improvement of wear resistance to the transformation of the microstruc- ture and to the presence of TiC particles.展开更多
In order to improve the mechanical properties of MGH956 alloy fusion weZding joint, two kinds of self-made materials were used as filler materials to MGH956 alloy for TIG welding respectively. Microstracture and tensi...In order to improve the mechanical properties of MGH956 alloy fusion weZding joint, two kinds of self-made materials were used as filler materials to MGH956 alloy for TIG welding respectively. Microstracture and tensile fracture of joints were researched by scanning electron microscope(SEM). Reinforced particles were researched by SEM, X-ray diffraction ( XRD ) and energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDS). These results were compared with joint which is filled with base materials. The results show that new reinforced phases such as TiC, TiN, Ni3Al and A1Ni are produced in the weld metal zone with two kinds of self-made materials as filler materials. The size of these reinforcements is about 1 μm, and the distribution of particles is very uniform in the matrix. The number of pores is reduced. Agglomerate Al-Y-O composite oxides are correspondingly decreased compared to the joint filled with base material. Thus, welded joint perormanee is enhanced. The average room temperature tensile strength of joints are 581 MPa and 607 MPa respectively. The fracture of joints both in general exhibit brittle fracture.展开更多
The high performance magnesium alloy was investigated by adding B2O3 in magnesium and magnesium alloys. Experiments include adding B2O3 in Mg, Mg-Al and Mg-RE alloys, respectively, studying the effects of B2O3 on the ...The high performance magnesium alloy was investigated by adding B2O3 in magnesium and magnesium alloys. Experiments include adding B2O3 in Mg, Mg-Al and Mg-RE alloys, respectively, studying the effects of B2O3 on the microstructure, were studied measuring the change of grain size and microhardness of the materials, discussing the change of grain size, morphology and distribution. The results show that adding 3% or 6%(mass fraction) B2O3 in Mg can bring twinning in Mg, adding B2O3 in Mg-Al alloys and Mg-RE alloys can refine the alloy grain size. Adding 3%B2O3 in Mg-6Al alloys can refine the average grain size by about 5μm, with the average hardness increased by 13.3% (53.3-60.4 HV0.03); adding 6%B2O3 in Mg-6Al alloys can refine the average grain size by about 13μm, with the average hardness increased by 15.8% (53.3-61.73 HV0.03); adding 3% and 6%B2O3 into Mg-6RE alloys can refine the grain size by about 5 and 9μm, respectively, with the average hardness decreased to HV0.03 64.66 and HV0.03 57.86, respectively from HV0.03 88.57. In the Mg-6Al alloy the content of aluminum is increased, while in the Mg-6RE alloy the content of oxygen is decreased. It can be concluded that it is beneficial to develop Mg-Al-B-O particle reinforce composite alloys, and it is feasible to develop nanometer crystallization of block material by Mg-B-O-RE.展开更多
The fcc structural CoCr2 FeNiTi(0.5) high-entropy alloy(HEA) composite coating with TiN particles reinforced was acquired by laser cladding on the commercial904 L stainless steels.The results show that phase structure...The fcc structural CoCr2 FeNiTi(0.5) high-entropy alloy(HEA) composite coating with TiN particles reinforced was acquired by laser cladding on the commercial904 L stainless steels.The results show that phase structure is mainly composed of fcc solid solution and TiN phases.The coating exhibits excellent structural stability below850℃.The microstructure consists of irregular dendrite and TiN particles.Transmission electron microscopy(TEM) results reveal that the close-packed plane of fcc phase is(111) with interplanar spacing of ~ 0.208 nm.The interface between TiN and fcc matrix is semi-coherent.And the angle of boundary between dendrite and matrix is ~ 65°.The hardness and corrosion resistance of coating have much improvement compared with those of substrate.展开更多
基金Project(2012CB619503)supported by the Nation Basic Research Program of ChinaProject(2013AA031001)supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of ChinaProject(2012DFA50630)supported by the International Science&Technology Cooperation Program of China
文摘Different proportions of commercial 2024 aluminum alloy powder and FeNiCrCoA13 high entropy alloy (HEA) powder were ball-milled (BM) for different time. The powder was consolidated by hot extrusion method. The microstructures of the milled powder and bulk alloy were examined by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Mechanical properties of the extruded alloy were examined by mechanical testing machine. The results show that after BM, the particle size and microstructures of the mixed alloy powder change obviously. After 48 h BM, the average size of mixed powder is about 30 nm, and then after hot extrusion, the average size of grains reaches about 70 rim. The compressive strength of the extruded alloy reaches 710 MPa under certain conditions of milling time and composition. As a result of the identification of the nano-/micro-strueture-property relationship of the samples, such high strength is attributed mainly to the nanocrystalline grains of a(Al) and nanoscaled FeNiCrCoAl3 particles, and the fine secondary phase of Al2Cu and Fe-rich phases.
文摘This article mainly discussed bulk material lHvl^ared by powder metallurgy, and the commercial 2024 aluminum alloy powder and FeNiCrCoA13 high entropy alloy powder (both produced by argon gas atomization process) were ball-milled for different hours. The prepared powder was consolidated by hot extrusion method. The microstruetures of the milled powder and bulk alloy were examined by X - Ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). The thermal stability was tested by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Mechanical properties of the extruded alloy were examined by Vickers hardness tester and mechanical testing machine. The results show that after milling, the mixed particle sizes and microstructures of the alloy powder change obviously. The compressive strength of the extruded alloy has reached 580 MPa under certain conditions of milling time and composition.
基金financially supported by the Scientific Research Fund of Si Chuan Provincial Education Department(No.17ZA0395)the Doctoral Program Foundation of Southwest University of Science and Technology(No.10zx7113)
文摘The alumina toughened zirconia(ATZ) ceramic particle reinforced gray iron matrix surface composite was successfully manufactured by pressureless infi ltration. The porous preform played a key role in the infi ltrating progress. The microstructure was observed by scanning electron microscopy(SEM); the phase constitutions was analyzed by X-ray diffraction(XRD); and the hardness and wear resistance of selected specimens were tested by hardness testing machine and abrasion testing machine, respectively. The addition of high carbon ferrochromium powders leads to the formation of white iron during solidifi cation. The wear volume loss rates of ATZ ceramic particle reinforced gray iron matrix surface composite decreases fi rst, and then tends to be stable. The wear resistance of the composite is 2.7 times higher than that of gray iron matrix. The reason is a combination of the surface hardness increase of gray iron matrix and ATZ ceramic particles and alloy carbides protecting effect on gray iron matrix.
基金Project(2002AA305203) supported by Hi tech Research and Development Program of China Project(20031024) suppor ted by Liaoning Scientific and Technological Development Foundation Project(2004D011) supported by Liaoning Educational CommitteeResearch
文摘With 2 kW continuous wave Nd-YAG laser, SiC ceramic powder was laser-cladded on the AA6061 aluminium alloy surface. Within the range of process parameters investigated, the parameters were optimized to produce the SiC_p reinforced metal matrix composites(MMC) modified layer on AA6061 alloy surface. After being treated, the modified layer is crack-free, porosity-free, and has good metallurgical bond with the substrate. The microstructure and chemical composition of the modified layer were analyzed by such detection devices as scanning electronic microscope(SEM-EDX) and X-ray diffractometer(XRD). The performance of electrochemical corrosion and cavitation erosion and their mechanism were estimated by the microhardness tester, potentiostat and (ultrasonic-)(induced) cavitation device.
基金Project(50634060) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China Project(50721003) supported by the Creative Research Group of National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘The microstructures and mechanical properties of an iron-based alloy (Fe-13Cr-3W-0.4Ti-0.25Y-0.30O) prepared by mechanical alloying were investigated with scanning electron microscope,optical microscope,X-ray diffractometer and hardness tester.The results show that the particle size does not decrease with milling time because serious welding occurs at 144 h.The density of the alloy sintered at 1 523 K is affected by the particle size of the powder.Finer particles lead to a high sintered density,while the bulk density by using particles milled for 144 h is as low as 70%.In the microstructures of the annealed alloy,large elongated particles and fine equiaxed grains can be detected.The elongated particle zone has a higher microhardness than the equiaxed grain area in the annealed alloys due to the larger residual strain and higher density of the precipitated phase.
基金financial support from the Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar under the SEED project grant for fabricating the "cooling slope casting" experimental setupthe support extended by Central Research Facility (CRF), Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, toward the facility for conducting DTA experiments
文摘The key factor in semi-solid metal processing is the solid fraction at the forming temperature because it affects the microstructure and mechanical properties of the thixoformed components. Though an enormous amount of data exists on the solid fraction-temperature re- lationship in A356 alloy, information regarding the solid fraction evolution characteristics of A356-TiB2 composites is scarce. The present article establishes the temperature-solid fraction correlation in A356 alloy and A356-xTiB2 (x = 2.5wt% and 5wt%) composites using dif- ferential thermal analysis (DTA). The DTA results indicate that the solidification characteristics of the composites exhibited a variation of 2℃ and 3℃ in liquidus temperatures and a variation of 3℃ and 5℃ in solidus temperatures with respect to the base alloy. Moreover, the eutectic growth temperature and the solid fraction(fs) vs. temperature characteristics of the composites were found to be higher than those of the base alloy. The investigation revealed that in-situ formed TiB2 particles in the molten metal introduced more nucleation sites and reduced undercooling.
基金Project(10802038) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(0802019C) supported by Jiangsu Planned Projects for Postdoctoral Research Funds
文摘CuCr bulk alloy was produced by mechanical alloying and explosive compaction technology. Four kinds of milling time were used to analyze the function and influence on mechanical alloying. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction and optical microscope, and the density and hardness of the four samples were detected. The results show that the CuCr grain size is decreased with the milling time increasing, and nano-crystalline is observed in both Cu and Cr phase after 20 h milling. The density and hardness of samples are also increased with the increase of the milling time, so that the sample relative density reaches 96.6% and hardness reaches HV 217. The results indicate that high quality of CuCr bulk alloy can be manufactured using explosive compaction method when mechanical alloying and explosive compaction process parameters are reasonably selected.
基金financially supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project of China (No. 2012ZX04010-081)the National High-Tech Research and Development Program of China (No. 2013AA040404)
文摘In this work, an in situ synthesized TiC-reinforced metal matrix composite (MMC) coating of approximately 350-400μm thickness was fabricated on a gray cast iron (GCI) substrate by plasma transferred arc (PTA) surface alloying of Ti-Fe alloy powder. Microhard- ness tests showed that the surface hardness increased approximately four-fold after the alloying treatment. The microstructure of the MMC coating was mainly composed of residual austenite, acicular martensite, and eutectic ledeburite. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction analyzes revealed that the in situ TiC particles, which were formed by direct reaction of Ti with carbon originally contained in the GCI, was uniformly distributed at the boundary of residual anstenite in the alloying zone. Pin-on-disc high-temperature wear tests were performed on samples both with and without the MMC coating at room temperature and at elevated temperatures (473 K and 623 K), and the wear behavior and mechanism were investigated. The results showed that, after the PTA alloying treatment, the wear resistance of the sam- ples improved significantly. On the basis of our analysis of the composite coatings by optical microscopy, SEM with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and microhardness measurements, we attributed this improvement of wear resistance to the transformation of the microstruc- ture and to the presence of TiC particles.
文摘In order to improve the mechanical properties of MGH956 alloy fusion weZding joint, two kinds of self-made materials were used as filler materials to MGH956 alloy for TIG welding respectively. Microstracture and tensile fracture of joints were researched by scanning electron microscope(SEM). Reinforced particles were researched by SEM, X-ray diffraction ( XRD ) and energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDS). These results were compared with joint which is filled with base materials. The results show that new reinforced phases such as TiC, TiN, Ni3Al and A1Ni are produced in the weld metal zone with two kinds of self-made materials as filler materials. The size of these reinforcements is about 1 μm, and the distribution of particles is very uniform in the matrix. The number of pores is reduced. Agglomerate Al-Y-O composite oxides are correspondingly decreased compared to the joint filled with base material. Thus, welded joint perormanee is enhanced. The average room temperature tensile strength of joints are 581 MPa and 607 MPa respectively. The fracture of joints both in general exhibit brittle fracture.
文摘The high performance magnesium alloy was investigated by adding B2O3 in magnesium and magnesium alloys. Experiments include adding B2O3 in Mg, Mg-Al and Mg-RE alloys, respectively, studying the effects of B2O3 on the microstructure, were studied measuring the change of grain size and microhardness of the materials, discussing the change of grain size, morphology and distribution. The results show that adding 3% or 6%(mass fraction) B2O3 in Mg can bring twinning in Mg, adding B2O3 in Mg-Al alloys and Mg-RE alloys can refine the alloy grain size. Adding 3%B2O3 in Mg-6Al alloys can refine the average grain size by about 5μm, with the average hardness increased by 13.3% (53.3-60.4 HV0.03); adding 6%B2O3 in Mg-6Al alloys can refine the average grain size by about 13μm, with the average hardness increased by 15.8% (53.3-61.73 HV0.03); adding 3% and 6%B2O3 into Mg-6RE alloys can refine the grain size by about 5 and 9μm, respectively, with the average hardness decreased to HV0.03 64.66 and HV0.03 57.86, respectively from HV0.03 88.57. In the Mg-6Al alloy the content of aluminum is increased, while in the Mg-6RE alloy the content of oxygen is decreased. It can be concluded that it is beneficial to develop Mg-Al-B-O particle reinforce composite alloys, and it is feasible to develop nanometer crystallization of block material by Mg-B-O-RE.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51671061)the High-Level Innovative Talents Plan of Guizhou Province(No.(2015)4009)the Industrial Research Project of Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Department(No.(2015)3022)。
文摘The fcc structural CoCr2 FeNiTi(0.5) high-entropy alloy(HEA) composite coating with TiN particles reinforced was acquired by laser cladding on the commercial904 L stainless steels.The results show that phase structure is mainly composed of fcc solid solution and TiN phases.The coating exhibits excellent structural stability below850℃.The microstructure consists of irregular dendrite and TiN particles.Transmission electron microscopy(TEM) results reveal that the close-packed plane of fcc phase is(111) with interplanar spacing of ~ 0.208 nm.The interface between TiN and fcc matrix is semi-coherent.And the angle of boundary between dendrite and matrix is ~ 65°.The hardness and corrosion resistance of coating have much improvement compared with those of substrate.