The crack-free Ni60 A coating was fabricated on 45 steel substrate by laser cladding and the microstructure including solidification characteristics, phases constitution and phase distribution was systematically inves...The crack-free Ni60 A coating was fabricated on 45 steel substrate by laser cladding and the microstructure including solidification characteristics, phases constitution and phase distribution was systematically investigated. The high temperature friction and wear behavior of the cladding coating and substrate sliding against GCr15 ball under different loads was systematically evaluated. It was found that the coating has homogenous and fine microstructure consisting of γ(Ni) solid solution, a considerable amount of network Ni-Ni3 B eutectics, m^23C6 with the floret-shape structure and Cr B with the dark spot-shape structure uniformly distributing in interdendritic eutectics. The microhardness of the coating is about 2.6 times as much as that of the substrate. The coating produces higher friction values than the substrate under the same load condition, but the friction process on the coating keeps relatively stable. Wear rates of the coating are about 1/6.2 of that of the substrate under the higher load(300 g). Wear mechanism of the substrate includes adhesion wear, abrasive wear, severe plastic deformation and oxidation wear, while that of the coating is merely a combination of mild abrasive wear and moderate oxidation wear.展开更多
Effects of reflowing temperature and time on the alloy layer of tinplate and its electrochemical behavior in 3.5%NaCl solution were investigated by electrochemical measurements and surface characterization.It is found...Effects of reflowing temperature and time on the alloy layer of tinplate and its electrochemical behavior in 3.5%NaCl solution were investigated by electrochemical measurements and surface characterization.It is found that the amount of alloy layer increases with the increase of reflowing temperature and time.Then the corrosion potential of detinned tinplate shifts positively and the corrosion rate decreases.After being coupled with tin,the detinned tinplate acts as cathode and tin acts as anode initially.However,after being exposed for some time,the potential shifts of both detinned tinplate and tin reverse the polarity of the coupling system.The galvanic current density decreases with the increase of reflowing temperature and time.展开更多
The joining of Mg alloy to steel was realized by metal inert-gas arc welding, and the weld thermal cycle characteristics and Mg-steel joints were investigated. The results show that the temperature distribution in the...The joining of Mg alloy to steel was realized by metal inert-gas arc welding, and the weld thermal cycle characteristics and Mg-steel joints were investigated. The results show that the temperature distribution in the joints is uneven. Mg alloy welds present a fine equiaxed grain structure. There exists a transition layer consisting mainly of AlFe, AlFe3 and Mg(Fe, Al)2O4 phases at Mg/steel interface, and it is the weakest link in Mg?steel joints. The welding heat input and weld Al content have the significant effect on the joint strength. The joint strength increases with increasing the heat input from 1680 J/cm to 2093 J/cm, due to promoting Mg/steel interface reaction. When weld Al content is increased to 6.20%, the joint strength reaches 192 MPa, 80% of Mg alloy base metal strength. It is favorable to select the suitable welding heat input and weld Al content for improving joint strength.展开更多
The thermo-elastic.plastic finite element method(FEM)is used to simulate the thermo-mechanical behavior of Al/steel tungsten inert gas(TIG)arc-assisted laser welding-brazing(A-LWB)butt joint.The influence of material ...The thermo-elastic.plastic finite element method(FEM)is used to simulate the thermo-mechanical behavior of Al/steel tungsten inert gas(TIG)arc-assisted laser welding-brazing(A-LWB)butt joint.The influence of material nonlinearity,geometrical nonlinearity and work hardening on the welding process is studied,and the differences in the welding temperature field,residual stress and welding distortion by A-LWB and by single laser welding-brazing(SLWB)are analyzed.The results show that the thermal cycle,residual stress distribution and welding distortion by the numerical simulation are in good agreement with the measured data by experiments,which verifies the effectiveness of FEM.Compared with the SLWB,A-LWB can make the high-temperature distribution zone of weld in width direction wider,decrease the transverse tensile stress in the weld and reduce the distribution range of longitudinal tensile stress.And the welding deformation also decreases to some extent.展开更多
In consideration of the special environmental conditions of coal equipment in mining, the seamless steel tube of hy-draulic prop made of 20^# carbon steel was taken as the substrate, and 316L stainless steel powder wa...In consideration of the special environmental conditions of coal equipment in mining, the seamless steel tube of hy-draulic prop made of 20^# carbon steel was taken as the substrate, and 316L stainless steel powder was used to clad the sub-strate by a fiber-coupled semiconductor laser. The microstructure of the cladding layer was determined by metalloscope. The hardness, wear resistance and corrosion resistance of the cladding layer were measured. The results show that metallurgy bind-ing interface between the cladding layer and the substrate is obtained without defects such as cracks and pores. The hardness of the cladding layer is much higher than that of the matrix, and the wear resistance and corrosion resistance are simultaneously better. According to the analysis, it is summarized that the improvement in performance of the cladding layer is closely related to the change of microstructure and the thermal effect in the cladding process. The maximum hardness occurs in the equiaxed zone, and with the grain coarsening, the hardness reduces simultaneously. In addition, the precipitated phase, hard particles and trace elements also have a great influence on the properties of the cladding layer, and they will prevent the surface from ab-rasion and reduce the plastic deformation of the matrix. It is verified that the 316L stainless steel is suitable for the 20^# steel in laser cladding repairing process. Since this study focused on coal machine equipment parts, it has certain practical significance for the repair of hydraulic equipment.展开更多
The antiwear and antifriction coating, which contains TiB2 and Nickel-coated graphite, has been obtained on stainless steel 9Cr18 by laser cladding. The processing method, microstructure, interface, microhardness, tri...The antiwear and antifriction coating, which contains TiB2 and Nickel-coated graphite, has been obtained on stainless steel 9Cr18 by laser cladding. The processing method, microstructure, interface, microhardness, tribological properties and the forming mechanisms of the coating are analyzed. Results show that the microstructure of the clad coating are mainly long plume-like primary phase sosoloid Ni-Fe which form the matrix framework, while the in-situ anomalous synthetical TiC grains and uhrafine TiB2 grains uniformly disperse among the framework. The hardness and wear resistance of the coating has been greatly improved, which can be attributed to the reinforcement mechanism of TiC, TiB2, FeC, Fe3C and Cr23 C6. etc. At the same time, the coating has friction-reducing ability.展开更多
In order to improve the bioactivity of 316L stainless steel,a titanium layer was prepared on the surface of 316L by laser cladding(LC),followed by plasma electrolytic oxidation(PEO)to form a porous ceramic coating on ...In order to improve the bioactivity of 316L stainless steel,a titanium layer was prepared on the surface of 316L by laser cladding(LC),followed by plasma electrolytic oxidation(PEO)to form a porous ceramic coating on titanium layer.The morphologies,microstructure and compositions of the coated samples were characterized by 3D surface profiler,SEM,EDS,XRD and XPS.The corrosion resistance and bioactivity of the coatings were evaluated by potentiodynamic polarization and immersion test in simulated body fluid(SBF),respectively.The results showed that the porous ceramic coating mainly consisted of anatase and rutile,and highly crystalline HA was also detected.The main elements of the PEO coating are Ca,P,Ti and O.The LC+PEO composite bio-coating has more excellent corrosion resistance than the 316L substrate in simulated body fluid.Furthermore,the composite coating could effectively improve the bioactivity of 316L stainless steel.展开更多
Nuclear fuel based on uranium metal alloys is utilized in research and test reactors. For the purpose of the reduction of fuel enrichment, high densities of uranium-235 in this kind of fuel are needed. This can be ach...Nuclear fuel based on uranium metal alloys is utilized in research and test reactors. For the purpose of the reduction of fuel enrichment, high densities of uranium-235 in this kind of fuel are needed. This can be achieved when uranium alloys are used containing elements such as Zr, Mo and Nb. The construction of fuel element with high-uranium density requires materials with low cross sections for neutron absorption, stability under irradiation and absence of the chemical interactions between the fuel and cladding elements. In case of U-Zr-Nb alloys, Zry (zircaloy) cladding is a better option due to the fact that they have a higher chemical compatibility when compared with the use of aluminum alloys. This study aims to develop plate type nuclear fuel using the U-2.5Zr-7.5Nb alloy dispersed in Zry. Powders of this uranium based alloy and Zry were obtained by hydriding-dehydriding process. These powders were homogenized, compacted in pellet that was sandwiched in plates and frame of Zry. This assembly was hot rolled forming the dispersion fuel miniplate.展开更多
In this study,the microstructure and mechanical properties of a multi-layered 316L-TiC composite material produced by selective laser melting(SLM)additive manufacturing process are investigated.Three different layers,...In this study,the microstructure and mechanical properties of a multi-layered 316L-TiC composite material produced by selective laser melting(SLM)additive manufacturing process are investigated.Three different layers,consisting of 316L stainless steel,316L-5 wt%TiC and 316L-10 wt%TiC,were additively manufactured.The microstructure of these layers was characterized by optical microscopy(OM)and scanning electron microscopy(SEM).X-ray diffraction(XRD)was used for phase analysis,and the mechanical properties were evaluated by tensile and nanoindentation tests.The microstructural observations show epitaxial grain growth within the composite layers,with the elongated grains growing predominantly in the build direction.XRD analysis confirms the successful incorporation of the TiC particles into the 316L matrix,with no unwanted phases present.Nanoindentation results indicate a significant increase in the hardness and modulus of elasticity of the composite layers compared to pure 316L stainless steel,suggesting improved mechanical properties.Tensile tests show remarkable strength values for the 316L-TiC composite samples,which can be attributed to the embedded TiC particles.These results highlight the potential of SLM in the production of multi-layer metal-ceramic composites for applications that require high strength and ductility of metallic components in addition to the exceptional hardness of the ceramic particles.展开更多
基金Project(2012AA040210)supported by the National High-Tech Research and Development Program of ChinaProject(510-C10293)supported by the Central Finance Special Fund to Support the Local University,ChinaProject(2010A090200048)supported by the Key Project of Industry,Education,Research of Guangdong Province and Ministry of Education,China
文摘The crack-free Ni60 A coating was fabricated on 45 steel substrate by laser cladding and the microstructure including solidification characteristics, phases constitution and phase distribution was systematically investigated. The high temperature friction and wear behavior of the cladding coating and substrate sliding against GCr15 ball under different loads was systematically evaluated. It was found that the coating has homogenous and fine microstructure consisting of γ(Ni) solid solution, a considerable amount of network Ni-Ni3 B eutectics, m^23C6 with the floret-shape structure and Cr B with the dark spot-shape structure uniformly distributing in interdendritic eutectics. The microhardness of the coating is about 2.6 times as much as that of the substrate. The coating produces higher friction values than the substrate under the same load condition, but the friction process on the coating keeps relatively stable. Wear rates of the coating are about 1/6.2 of that of the substrate under the higher load(300 g). Wear mechanism of the substrate includes adhesion wear, abrasive wear, severe plastic deformation and oxidation wear, while that of the coating is merely a combination of mild abrasive wear and moderate oxidation wear.
基金Projects (50771092,21073162) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Effects of reflowing temperature and time on the alloy layer of tinplate and its electrochemical behavior in 3.5%NaCl solution were investigated by electrochemical measurements and surface characterization.It is found that the amount of alloy layer increases with the increase of reflowing temperature and time.Then the corrosion potential of detinned tinplate shifts positively and the corrosion rate decreases.After being coupled with tin,the detinned tinplate acts as cathode and tin acts as anode initially.However,after being exposed for some time,the potential shifts of both detinned tinplate and tin reverse the polarity of the coupling system.The galvanic current density decreases with the increase of reflowing temperature and time.
文摘The joining of Mg alloy to steel was realized by metal inert-gas arc welding, and the weld thermal cycle characteristics and Mg-steel joints were investigated. The results show that the temperature distribution in the joints is uneven. Mg alloy welds present a fine equiaxed grain structure. There exists a transition layer consisting mainly of AlFe, AlFe3 and Mg(Fe, Al)2O4 phases at Mg/steel interface, and it is the weakest link in Mg?steel joints. The welding heat input and weld Al content have the significant effect on the joint strength. The joint strength increases with increasing the heat input from 1680 J/cm to 2093 J/cm, due to promoting Mg/steel interface reaction. When weld Al content is increased to 6.20%, the joint strength reaches 192 MPa, 80% of Mg alloy base metal strength. It is favorable to select the suitable welding heat input and weld Al content for improving joint strength.
基金Project(51465031)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(17JR5RA126)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province,China
文摘The thermo-elastic.plastic finite element method(FEM)is used to simulate the thermo-mechanical behavior of Al/steel tungsten inert gas(TIG)arc-assisted laser welding-brazing(A-LWB)butt joint.The influence of material nonlinearity,geometrical nonlinearity and work hardening on the welding process is studied,and the differences in the welding temperature field,residual stress and welding distortion by A-LWB and by single laser welding-brazing(SLWB)are analyzed.The results show that the thermal cycle,residual stress distribution and welding distortion by the numerical simulation are in good agreement with the measured data by experiments,which verifies the effectiveness of FEM.Compared with the SLWB,A-LWB can make the high-temperature distribution zone of weld in width direction wider,decrease the transverse tensile stress in the weld and reduce the distribution range of longitudinal tensile stress.And the welding deformation also decreases to some extent.
基金Key Research and Development Project of Shanxi Province(No.201603D121002-2)
文摘In consideration of the special environmental conditions of coal equipment in mining, the seamless steel tube of hy-draulic prop made of 20^# carbon steel was taken as the substrate, and 316L stainless steel powder was used to clad the sub-strate by a fiber-coupled semiconductor laser. The microstructure of the cladding layer was determined by metalloscope. The hardness, wear resistance and corrosion resistance of the cladding layer were measured. The results show that metallurgy bind-ing interface between the cladding layer and the substrate is obtained without defects such as cracks and pores. The hardness of the cladding layer is much higher than that of the matrix, and the wear resistance and corrosion resistance are simultaneously better. According to the analysis, it is summarized that the improvement in performance of the cladding layer is closely related to the change of microstructure and the thermal effect in the cladding process. The maximum hardness occurs in the equiaxed zone, and with the grain coarsening, the hardness reduces simultaneously. In addition, the precipitated phase, hard particles and trace elements also have a great influence on the properties of the cladding layer, and they will prevent the surface from ab-rasion and reduce the plastic deformation of the matrix. It is verified that the 316L stainless steel is suitable for the 20^# steel in laser cladding repairing process. Since this study focused on coal machine equipment parts, it has certain practical significance for the repair of hydraulic equipment.
文摘The antiwear and antifriction coating, which contains TiB2 and Nickel-coated graphite, has been obtained on stainless steel 9Cr18 by laser cladding. The processing method, microstructure, interface, microhardness, tribological properties and the forming mechanisms of the coating are analyzed. Results show that the microstructure of the clad coating are mainly long plume-like primary phase sosoloid Ni-Fe which form the matrix framework, while the in-situ anomalous synthetical TiC grains and uhrafine TiB2 grains uniformly disperse among the framework. The hardness and wear resistance of the coating has been greatly improved, which can be attributed to the reinforcement mechanism of TiC, TiB2, FeC, Fe3C and Cr23 C6. etc. At the same time, the coating has friction-reducing ability.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51975533)National Safety Academic Fund, China (No. U2130122)Public Projects of Zhejiang Province, China (Nos. LGJ22E050002, LGJ20E050002)
文摘In order to improve the bioactivity of 316L stainless steel,a titanium layer was prepared on the surface of 316L by laser cladding(LC),followed by plasma electrolytic oxidation(PEO)to form a porous ceramic coating on titanium layer.The morphologies,microstructure and compositions of the coated samples were characterized by 3D surface profiler,SEM,EDS,XRD and XPS.The corrosion resistance and bioactivity of the coatings were evaluated by potentiodynamic polarization and immersion test in simulated body fluid(SBF),respectively.The results showed that the porous ceramic coating mainly consisted of anatase and rutile,and highly crystalline HA was also detected.The main elements of the PEO coating are Ca,P,Ti and O.The LC+PEO composite bio-coating has more excellent corrosion resistance than the 316L substrate in simulated body fluid.Furthermore,the composite coating could effectively improve the bioactivity of 316L stainless steel.
文摘Nuclear fuel based on uranium metal alloys is utilized in research and test reactors. For the purpose of the reduction of fuel enrichment, high densities of uranium-235 in this kind of fuel are needed. This can be achieved when uranium alloys are used containing elements such as Zr, Mo and Nb. The construction of fuel element with high-uranium density requires materials with low cross sections for neutron absorption, stability under irradiation and absence of the chemical interactions between the fuel and cladding elements. In case of U-Zr-Nb alloys, Zry (zircaloy) cladding is a better option due to the fact that they have a higher chemical compatibility when compared with the use of aluminum alloys. This study aims to develop plate type nuclear fuel using the U-2.5Zr-7.5Nb alloy dispersed in Zry. Powders of this uranium based alloy and Zry were obtained by hydriding-dehydriding process. These powders were homogenized, compacted in pellet that was sandwiched in plates and frame of Zry. This assembly was hot rolled forming the dispersion fuel miniplate.
文摘In this study,the microstructure and mechanical properties of a multi-layered 316L-TiC composite material produced by selective laser melting(SLM)additive manufacturing process are investigated.Three different layers,consisting of 316L stainless steel,316L-5 wt%TiC and 316L-10 wt%TiC,were additively manufactured.The microstructure of these layers was characterized by optical microscopy(OM)and scanning electron microscopy(SEM).X-ray diffraction(XRD)was used for phase analysis,and the mechanical properties were evaluated by tensile and nanoindentation tests.The microstructural observations show epitaxial grain growth within the composite layers,with the elongated grains growing predominantly in the build direction.XRD analysis confirms the successful incorporation of the TiC particles into the 316L matrix,with no unwanted phases present.Nanoindentation results indicate a significant increase in the hardness and modulus of elasticity of the composite layers compared to pure 316L stainless steel,suggesting improved mechanical properties.Tensile tests show remarkable strength values for the 316L-TiC composite samples,which can be attributed to the embedded TiC particles.These results highlight the potential of SLM in the production of multi-layer metal-ceramic composites for applications that require high strength and ductility of metallic components in addition to the exceptional hardness of the ceramic particles.