Microstructure and mechanical properties of AZ61 Mg alloy during isothermal multi-axial forging (MAF) were studied. The mechanisms of grain refinement and relationship between the microstructures and mechanical prop...Microstructure and mechanical properties of AZ61 Mg alloy during isothermal multi-axial forging (MAF) were studied. The mechanisms of grain refinement and relationship between the microstructures and mechanical properties were discussed. The results show that the average grain size decreases with increasing the number of MAF passes. The grains are significantly refined at the 1st and 2nd MAF passes, and gradually refined at higher MAF passes. The initial grain size of 148 lam decreases to about 14 gm after 6 MAF passes. The grain refinement occurs mainly by continuous dynamic recrystallization. With increasing the MAF passes, both the tensile strength and the elongation to failure of the alloy are significantly enhanced.展开更多
The mechanical properties, microstructure and tensile fracture of Ti-6.5AI-IMo-IV-2Zr large section bars produced by three diffrent forging processes were investigated. The results show that when billet forging and fi...The mechanical properties, microstructure and tensile fracture of Ti-6.5AI-IMo-IV-2Zr large section bars produced by three diffrent forging processes were investigated. The results show that when billet forging and finish forging were conducted by means of fullering at high and low temperature of r-region, respectively; the microstructure of forged bar is coarse Widmanstaten structure; the mechanical properties, especially the reduction of cross-sectional area, are poor, and the room temperature tensile fracture presents a brittle feature. While billet forging was carried out by upset-fullering at high temperature of the r-region, and finish forging was proceeded through fullering at (a+fl)-region, the microstructure of forged bar was a duplex structure, the bar has better comprehensive mechanical properties, and the room temperature tensile fracture reveals a ductile feature. In order to obtain qualified Ti-6.SAI-IMo-IV-2Zr alloy bar, it is the key that as-cast microstructure should be completely broken during billet forging, and the forging temperature and deformation are also well controlled upon finishing forging.展开更多
To improve the environmental benefits and solve the problems of large shrinkage and high brittleness, the partial replacement of calcined kaolin by fly ash as a raw material for geopolymer synthesis and the influences...To improve the environmental benefits and solve the problems of large shrinkage and high brittleness, the partial replacement of calcined kaolin by fly ash as a raw material for geopolymer synthesis and the influences of polypropylene (PP) fiber on the mechanical properties and volume stability were investigated. The results show that compressive strength of the geopolymer containing 33.3%(mass fraction) fly ash by steam curing at 80 ℃ for 6 d is improved by 35.5%. The 3-day compressive strength, flexural strength and impacting energy of geopolymers containing 0.05%PP fiber increase by 67.8%, 36.1% and 6.25%, while the shrinkage and modulus of compressibility decrease by 38.6% and 31.3%, respectively. The results of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and the appearances of crack growths confirm that PP fiber can offer a bridging effect over the harmful pores and defects and change the expanding ways of cracks, resulting in a great improvement of strength and toughness.展开更多
TiC nanoparticle-reinforced Mg−4Zn−0.5Ca matrix nanocomposites were processed by combining multidirectional forging(MDF)and extrusion(EX).The grain size of the nanocomposite after MDF+EX multi-step deformation was sig...TiC nanoparticle-reinforced Mg−4Zn−0.5Ca matrix nanocomposites were processed by combining multidirectional forging(MDF)and extrusion(EX).The grain size of the nanocomposite after MDF+EX multi-step deformation was significantly decreased compared with that processed only by MDF.The average size of the recrystallized grains gradually increased after EX with increasing the number of MDF passes at 270℃.However,the grain size significantly decreased by MDF processing at 310℃.Both fine and coarse MgZn2 phases appeared in the(MDF+EX)-processed nanocomposites,and their volume fractions gradually increased with increasing the number of MDF passes before EX.Ultrahigh tensile properties(yield strength of^404 MPa,ultimate tensile strength of^450.3 MPa and elongation of^5.2%)were obtained in the nanocomposite after three MDF passes at 310℃ followed by EX.This was attributed to the refinement of the recrystallized grains,together with the improved Orowan strengthening provided by the precipitated MgZn2 particles that were generated by MDF+EX multi-step deformation.展开更多
The microstructural evolution and tensile properties of a forged Ti−42Al−5Mn alloy subjected to different heat treatments were studied.The results showed that,when the forged alloy was aged at 800℃ for 24 h,the inter...The microstructural evolution and tensile properties of a forged Ti−42Al−5Mn alloy subjected to different heat treatments were studied.The results showed that,when the forged alloy was aged at 800℃ for 24 h,the interlamellar spacing(λ)andγgrain size at colony boundaries are generally coarsened.Whereas,when the alloy was first annealed at 1300℃ and then aged at 800℃ for 24 h,this coarsening of related microstructures appears less pronounced.The suggested annealing temperatures for the forged Ti−42Al−5Mn alloy are in the range of 1250−1300℃.It was found that,on the condition of the same annealing system,both the strength and ductility were improved as the aging temperature changed from 1000 to 800℃.The secondary precipitatedβo(β_(o,sec))at colony boundaries could be responsible for improving the strength,and theγphase at colony boundaries with the grain size about 6μm might be one of the main reasons for the better ductility.展开更多
The influence of hot swaging(SW) and annealing treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of commercially pure titanium produced by investment casting was evaluated.The as-cast samples showed a typical mi...The influence of hot swaging(SW) and annealing treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of commercially pure titanium produced by investment casting was evaluated.The as-cast samples showed a typical microstructure consisting of a variety of α-morphologies,while the hot swaged samples exhibited a kinked lamellar microstructure.Annealing at 500 °C did not significantly change this microstructure while annealing at 700 and 870 °C led to recrystallization and formation of equiaxed microstructures.The cast bars exhibited a typical hard α-layer in near-surface regions with a maximum depth and maximum hardness of 720 μm and HV0.5 660,respectively.Due to SW,the tensile strength of the as-cast material drastically increased from 605 MPa to 895 MPa.Annealing at 500 °C decreased the tensile strength slightly from 895 to 865 MPa while annealing at 700 °C led to a further pronounced drop in tensile strength from 865 to 710 MPa.No additional decrease in tensile strength was noticed with increasing the annealing temperature from 700 to 870 °C.The true fracture strain of the as-cast and hot swaged samples was in the range of 0.05 to 0.12,while the annealed samples showed values in the range of 0.25 to 0.53.In addition,the as-cast and hot swaged samples revealed a brittle cleavage fracture surfaces.However,the annealed samples showed a transgranular ductile fracture with formation of dimples.展开更多
In this paper,45#steel supports prepared by liquid forging showed excellent performances and the effects of processing techniques on the development of microstructures and mechanical properties of these steel supports...In this paper,45#steel supports prepared by liquid forging showed excellent performances and the effects of processing techniques on the development of microstructures and mechanical properties of these steel supports were researched.The liquid forging process was simulated and technological parameters were optimized via a Pro CAST simulation software.The solidification time,temperature distribution,first principal stress distribution of the 45#steel supports varied with time,temperatures,and position.Two principal parameters,pouring temperature and dwell time,were assessed for their effects on microstructures,mechanical properties,and wear resistance properties of 45#steel supports.Results showed that the optimal pouring temperature of the molten metal and the pressure-holding time were between 1540℃ and 1560℃ and between 35 s and 40 s,respectively.The microstructure,mechanical properties,and fracture behavior of different positions in the support were also discussed,and the central position performed better than the edge because of plastic deformation.Finally,the dynamic solidification process was also investigated and the liquid forging process of 45#steel supports was complex and contained some special metal liquid convection and several plastic deformation stages.展开更多
文摘Microstructure and mechanical properties of AZ61 Mg alloy during isothermal multi-axial forging (MAF) were studied. The mechanisms of grain refinement and relationship between the microstructures and mechanical properties were discussed. The results show that the average grain size decreases with increasing the number of MAF passes. The grains are significantly refined at the 1st and 2nd MAF passes, and gradually refined at higher MAF passes. The initial grain size of 148 lam decreases to about 14 gm after 6 MAF passes. The grain refinement occurs mainly by continuous dynamic recrystallization. With increasing the MAF passes, both the tensile strength and the elongation to failure of the alloy are significantly enhanced.
文摘The mechanical properties, microstructure and tensile fracture of Ti-6.5AI-IMo-IV-2Zr large section bars produced by three diffrent forging processes were investigated. The results show that when billet forging and finish forging were conducted by means of fullering at high and low temperature of r-region, respectively; the microstructure of forged bar is coarse Widmanstaten structure; the mechanical properties, especially the reduction of cross-sectional area, are poor, and the room temperature tensile fracture presents a brittle feature. While billet forging was carried out by upset-fullering at high temperature of the r-region, and finish forging was proceeded through fullering at (a+fl)-region, the microstructure of forged bar was a duplex structure, the bar has better comprehensive mechanical properties, and the room temperature tensile fracture reveals a ductile feature. In order to obtain qualified Ti-6.SAI-IMo-IV-2Zr alloy bar, it is the key that as-cast microstructure should be completely broken during billet forging, and the forging temperature and deformation are also well controlled upon finishing forging.
基金Project(2006AA06Z225) supported by the National High-Tech Research and Development Program of China
文摘To improve the environmental benefits and solve the problems of large shrinkage and high brittleness, the partial replacement of calcined kaolin by fly ash as a raw material for geopolymer synthesis and the influences of polypropylene (PP) fiber on the mechanical properties and volume stability were investigated. The results show that compressive strength of the geopolymer containing 33.3%(mass fraction) fly ash by steam curing at 80 ℃ for 6 d is improved by 35.5%. The 3-day compressive strength, flexural strength and impacting energy of geopolymers containing 0.05%PP fiber increase by 67.8%, 36.1% and 6.25%, while the shrinkage and modulus of compressibility decrease by 38.6% and 31.3%, respectively. The results of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and the appearances of crack growths confirm that PP fiber can offer a bridging effect over the harmful pores and defects and change the expanding ways of cracks, resulting in a great improvement of strength and toughness.
基金Projects(51771129,51401144,51771128)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Project supported by the Outstanding Innovative Teams of Higher Learning Institutions of Shanxi,ChinaProjects(2015021067,201601D011034)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province,China+1 种基金Project(201703D421039)supported by the International Cooperation in Shanxi,ChinaProject supported by the China Scholarship Council。
文摘TiC nanoparticle-reinforced Mg−4Zn−0.5Ca matrix nanocomposites were processed by combining multidirectional forging(MDF)and extrusion(EX).The grain size of the nanocomposite after MDF+EX multi-step deformation was significantly decreased compared with that processed only by MDF.The average size of the recrystallized grains gradually increased after EX with increasing the number of MDF passes at 270℃.However,the grain size significantly decreased by MDF processing at 310℃.Both fine and coarse MgZn2 phases appeared in the(MDF+EX)-processed nanocomposites,and their volume fractions gradually increased with increasing the number of MDF passes before EX.Ultrahigh tensile properties(yield strength of^404 MPa,ultimate tensile strength of^450.3 MPa and elongation of^5.2%)were obtained in the nanocomposite after three MDF passes at 310℃ followed by EX.This was attributed to the refinement of the recrystallized grains,together with the improved Orowan strengthening provided by the precipitated MgZn2 particles that were generated by MDF+EX multi-step deformation.
基金the Jihua Laboratory Scientific Research Project,China (No.X210291TL210)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.51971215)the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province of China (No.2019-MS-330)。
文摘The microstructural evolution and tensile properties of a forged Ti−42Al−5Mn alloy subjected to different heat treatments were studied.The results showed that,when the forged alloy was aged at 800℃ for 24 h,the interlamellar spacing(λ)andγgrain size at colony boundaries are generally coarsened.Whereas,when the alloy was first annealed at 1300℃ and then aged at 800℃ for 24 h,this coarsening of related microstructures appears less pronounced.The suggested annealing temperatures for the forged Ti−42Al−5Mn alloy are in the range of 1250−1300℃.It was found that,on the condition of the same annealing system,both the strength and ductility were improved as the aging temperature changed from 1000 to 800℃.The secondary precipitatedβo(β_(o,sec))at colony boundaries could be responsible for improving the strength,and theγphase at colony boundaries with the grain size about 6μm might be one of the main reasons for the better ductility.
基金support by the Egyptian Science and Technology Development Fund (STDF)the German International Bureau of the Federal Ministry of EducationResearch under project number EGY 08-070 is gratefully acknowledged
文摘The influence of hot swaging(SW) and annealing treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of commercially pure titanium produced by investment casting was evaluated.The as-cast samples showed a typical microstructure consisting of a variety of α-morphologies,while the hot swaged samples exhibited a kinked lamellar microstructure.Annealing at 500 °C did not significantly change this microstructure while annealing at 700 and 870 °C led to recrystallization and formation of equiaxed microstructures.The cast bars exhibited a typical hard α-layer in near-surface regions with a maximum depth and maximum hardness of 720 μm and HV0.5 660,respectively.Due to SW,the tensile strength of the as-cast material drastically increased from 605 MPa to 895 MPa.Annealing at 500 °C decreased the tensile strength slightly from 895 to 865 MPa while annealing at 700 °C led to a further pronounced drop in tensile strength from 865 to 710 MPa.No additional decrease in tensile strength was noticed with increasing the annealing temperature from 700 to 870 °C.The true fracture strain of the as-cast and hot swaged samples was in the range of 0.05 to 0.12,while the annealed samples showed values in the range of 0.25 to 0.53.In addition,the as-cast and hot swaged samples revealed a brittle cleavage fracture surfaces.However,the annealed samples showed a transgranular ductile fracture with formation of dimples.
基金Project supported by the International Cooperation Project of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(No.2014DFR50320)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51174064)。
文摘In this paper,45#steel supports prepared by liquid forging showed excellent performances and the effects of processing techniques on the development of microstructures and mechanical properties of these steel supports were researched.The liquid forging process was simulated and technological parameters were optimized via a Pro CAST simulation software.The solidification time,temperature distribution,first principal stress distribution of the 45#steel supports varied with time,temperatures,and position.Two principal parameters,pouring temperature and dwell time,were assessed for their effects on microstructures,mechanical properties,and wear resistance properties of 45#steel supports.Results showed that the optimal pouring temperature of the molten metal and the pressure-holding time were between 1540℃ and 1560℃ and between 35 s and 40 s,respectively.The microstructure,mechanical properties,and fracture behavior of different positions in the support were also discussed,and the central position performed better than the edge because of plastic deformation.Finally,the dynamic solidification process was also investigated and the liquid forging process of 45#steel supports was complex and contained some special metal liquid convection and several plastic deformation stages.