To explore the effect of strain rate ε on the high temperature deformation characteristics of ultrafine-grained materials, the deformation and damage features as well as microstructures of ECAP-treated pure Al at dif...To explore the effect of strain rate ε on the high temperature deformation characteristics of ultrafine-grained materials, the deformation and damage features as well as microstructures of ECAP-treated pure Al at different temperatures T and strain ratesε were systematically studied through compression tests and microscopic observations. The increase in ε eliminates strain softening at T≤473 K, and largely enhances the yield strength and flow stress at 473?573 K. The shear deformation dominates the plastic deformation of ECAP-treated Al. Many cracks along shear bands (SBs) are formed at T≥473 K and secondary SBs basically disappear at 1×10?3 s?1; however, at 1×10?2 s?1, cracks are only observed at temperature below 473 K, and secondary SBs become clearer at T≥473 K. The microstructures of ECAP-treated Al mainly consist of sub-grains (SGs). The increase in ε inhibits the SG growth, thus leading to the increases both in yield strength and flow stress at high temperatures.展开更多
An experimental study of the microstructures in pure copper billets processed by 8 passes of equal channel angular extrusion (ECAE) via an extended range of processing routes with a 90° die is carried out. Each...An experimental study of the microstructures in pure copper billets processed by 8 passes of equal channel angular extrusion (ECAE) via an extended range of processing routes with a 90° die is carried out. Each processing route is defined according to the inter-pass billet rotation angle (χ), which varies from 0° to 180°. According to the generation of high-angle boundaries and reduction of grain size by electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) measurements, the grain refinement is found to be most efficient for route with χ=90°and least efficient with χ=180°, among the seven routes studied. This trend is supported by supplementary transmission electron microscopy (TEM) measurements. Comparison of the EBSD and TEM data reveals the importance of considering the non-equiaxity of grain structures in quantitative assessment of microstructural differences in ECAE-processed materials.展开更多
A review on severe plastic deformation(SPD) technique of equal channel angular pressing(ECAP) process of commercially pure titanium(CP-Ti) alloys was presented with a major emphasize on the influence of ECAP par...A review on severe plastic deformation(SPD) technique of equal channel angular pressing(ECAP) process of commercially pure titanium(CP-Ti) alloys was presented with a major emphasize on the influence of ECAP parameters that include channel and curvature angles, processing route, temperature of operation, pressing speed, internal heating, number of pass through the die and back pressure. Various ECAP characteristics such as microstructure, strain inhomogeneity and mechanical properties are considered to achieve the maximum homogeneity, equilibrium grain refinement and mechanical improvement of CP-Ti. Investigations show that a pressing speed of 1-3 mm/s at 450 °C with route BC along with channel and curvature angles of 90° and 20° respectively with backpressure can lead to the most homogeneous ultrafine microstructure.展开更多
Ultrafine-grained(UFG) high purity aluminum exhibits a variety of attractive mechanical properties and special deformation behavior. Equal channel angular pressing(ECAP) process can be used to easily and effectively r...Ultrafine-grained(UFG) high purity aluminum exhibits a variety of attractive mechanical properties and special deformation behavior. Equal channel angular pressing(ECAP) process can be used to easily and effectively refine metals. The microstructure and microtexture evolutions and grain boundary characteristics of the high purity aluminum(99.998%) processed by ECAP at room temperature are investigated by means of TEM and EBSD. The results indicate that the shear deformation resistance increases with repeated EACP passes, and equiaxed grains with an average size of 0.9 μm in diameter are formed after five passes. Although the orientations distribution of grains tends to evolve toward random orientations, and microtextures(80°, 35°, 0°),(40°, 75°, 45°) and(0°, 85°, 45°) peak in the sample after five passes. The grain boundaries in UFG aluminum are high-angle geometrically necessary boundaries. It is suggested that the continuous dynamic recrystallization is responsible for the formation of ultrafine grains in high purity aluminum. Microstructure evolution in the high purity aluminum during ECAP is proposed.展开更多
Equal channel angular pressing(ECAP)is one of the most effective processes to produce ultra-fine grain(UFG)and nanocrystalline(NC)materials.Because the commercially pure titanium exhibits excellent biocompatibility pr...Equal channel angular pressing(ECAP)is one of the most effective processes to produce ultra-fine grain(UFG)and nanocrystalline(NC)materials.Because the commercially pure titanium exhibits excellent biocompatibility properties,it has a significant potential to be utilized as an implant material.The low static and dynamic strengths of the pure titanium are one of the weaknesses of this material.This defect can be removed by applying the ECAP process on the pure titanium.In this work,the commercially pure titanium Grade2(CP-Ti of Grade2)was pressed at room temperature by the ECAP process via a channel angle of135°for3passes.The microstructural analysis and mechanical tests such as tensile test,hardness test,three-point bending test and Charpy impact test were all carried out on the ECAPed CP-Ti through3passes.The microstructural evolution reveals that by applying the ECAP process,coarse grain(CG)structure develops to UFG/NC structure.Moreover,the results of the mechanical tests show that the process significantly increases the yield and ultimate tensile strengths,bending strength,hardness and fracture toughness of the commercially pure titanium so that it can be used as a replacement for metallic alloys used as biomaterials.展开更多
基金Projects(51231002,51271054,51571058,50671023)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘To explore the effect of strain rate ε on the high temperature deformation characteristics of ultrafine-grained materials, the deformation and damage features as well as microstructures of ECAP-treated pure Al at different temperatures T and strain ratesε were systematically studied through compression tests and microscopic observations. The increase in ε eliminates strain softening at T≤473 K, and largely enhances the yield strength and flow stress at 473?573 K. The shear deformation dominates the plastic deformation of ECAP-treated Al. Many cracks along shear bands (SBs) are formed at T≥473 K and secondary SBs basically disappear at 1×10?3 s?1; however, at 1×10?2 s?1, cracks are only observed at temperature below 473 K, and secondary SBs become clearer at T≥473 K. The microstructures of ECAP-treated Al mainly consist of sub-grains (SGs). The increase in ε inhibits the SG growth, thus leading to the increases both in yield strength and flow stress at high temperatures.
基金Project(50871040)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(NCET-06-0741)supported by the Program for New Century Excellent Talents of China
文摘An experimental study of the microstructures in pure copper billets processed by 8 passes of equal channel angular extrusion (ECAE) via an extended range of processing routes with a 90° die is carried out. Each processing route is defined according to the inter-pass billet rotation angle (χ), which varies from 0° to 180°. According to the generation of high-angle boundaries and reduction of grain size by electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) measurements, the grain refinement is found to be most efficient for route with χ=90°and least efficient with χ=180°, among the seven routes studied. This trend is supported by supplementary transmission electron microscopy (TEM) measurements. Comparison of the EBSD and TEM data reveals the importance of considering the non-equiaxity of grain structures in quantitative assessment of microstructural differences in ECAE-processed materials.
基金Project(DMR-0968825)support by National Science Foundation Through Grant
文摘A review on severe plastic deformation(SPD) technique of equal channel angular pressing(ECAP) process of commercially pure titanium(CP-Ti) alloys was presented with a major emphasize on the influence of ECAP parameters that include channel and curvature angles, processing route, temperature of operation, pressing speed, internal heating, number of pass through the die and back pressure. Various ECAP characteristics such as microstructure, strain inhomogeneity and mechanical properties are considered to achieve the maximum homogeneity, equilibrium grain refinement and mechanical improvement of CP-Ti. Investigations show that a pressing speed of 1-3 mm/s at 450 °C with route BC along with channel and curvature angles of 90° and 20° respectively with backpressure can lead to the most homogeneous ultrafine microstructure.
基金Project(12JJ2028)supported by the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(201308430093)supported by the China Scholarship CouncilProjects(201012200006,2013zzts185,2012zzts066)supported by the Freedom Explore Program of Central South University,China
文摘Ultrafine-grained(UFG) high purity aluminum exhibits a variety of attractive mechanical properties and special deformation behavior. Equal channel angular pressing(ECAP) process can be used to easily and effectively refine metals. The microstructure and microtexture evolutions and grain boundary characteristics of the high purity aluminum(99.998%) processed by ECAP at room temperature are investigated by means of TEM and EBSD. The results indicate that the shear deformation resistance increases with repeated EACP passes, and equiaxed grains with an average size of 0.9 μm in diameter are formed after five passes. Although the orientations distribution of grains tends to evolve toward random orientations, and microtextures(80°, 35°, 0°),(40°, 75°, 45°) and(0°, 85°, 45°) peak in the sample after five passes. The grain boundaries in UFG aluminum are high-angle geometrically necessary boundaries. It is suggested that the continuous dynamic recrystallization is responsible for the formation of ultrafine grains in high purity aluminum. Microstructure evolution in the high purity aluminum during ECAP is proposed.
文摘Equal channel angular pressing(ECAP)is one of the most effective processes to produce ultra-fine grain(UFG)and nanocrystalline(NC)materials.Because the commercially pure titanium exhibits excellent biocompatibility properties,it has a significant potential to be utilized as an implant material.The low static and dynamic strengths of the pure titanium are one of the weaknesses of this material.This defect can be removed by applying the ECAP process on the pure titanium.In this work,the commercially pure titanium Grade2(CP-Ti of Grade2)was pressed at room temperature by the ECAP process via a channel angle of135°for3passes.The microstructural analysis and mechanical tests such as tensile test,hardness test,three-point bending test and Charpy impact test were all carried out on the ECAPed CP-Ti through3passes.The microstructural evolution reveals that by applying the ECAP process,coarse grain(CG)structure develops to UFG/NC structure.Moreover,the results of the mechanical tests show that the process significantly increases the yield and ultimate tensile strengths,bending strength,hardness and fracture toughness of the commercially pure titanium so that it can be used as a replacement for metallic alloys used as biomaterials.