Spherical icosahedral quasicrystalline phase (I-phase) was obtained by introducing Ca into Mg-Zn-Y alloy under conventional casting conditions. Due to the addition of Ca, Mg45Zn50Y4.5Ca0.5 primary I-phase, which is th...Spherical icosahedral quasicrystalline phase (I-phase) was obtained by introducing Ca into Mg-Zn-Y alloy under conventional casting conditions. Due to the addition of Ca, Mg45Zn50Y4.5Ca0.5 primary I-phase, which is thermodynamically stable and homogeneously distributed, was generated instead of decahedral quasicrystalline phase during the solidification process; the morphology of primary I-phase in the solidification microstructure changed from petal-like one (60-80 μm) to spherical one (≤15 μm). When the mass fraction of Ca reaches 0.05%, spherical I-phase with the largest quantity, highest spheroidization rate and highest circular degree can be obtained. Meanwhile, due to the changed morphology and the decreased size of primary I-phase, the hardness of Mg-Zn-Y-Ca master alloy is reduced. The application of spherical I-phase as particulate reinforced phase provides great opportunities for the improvement of strength and toughness of magnesium alloys.展开更多
To improve the strength, toughness and heat-resistance of magnesium alloy, the microstrucmre and mechanical properties of ZA54 alloy reinforced by icosahedral quasicrystal phase （/-phase） particles were studied. Exc...To improve the strength, toughness and heat-resistance of magnesium alloy, the microstrucmre and mechanical properties of ZA54 alloy reinforced by icosahedral quasicrystal phase （/-phase） particles were studied. Except α-Mg, φ-phase and τ-phase, MgZnYMn I-phase particles can be obtained in ZA54-based composites by the addition of icosahedral quasicrystal-contained Mg-Zn-Y-Mn master alloy. The introduction of MgZnYMn I-phase into ZA54 alloy has great contribution to the refinement of matrix microstructures and the improvement of mechanical properties. When the addition of Mg-based spherical quasicrystal master alloy is up to 3.5% （mass fraction）, the macro-hardness of ZA54-based composites is increased to HB 68. The impact toughness of composites reaches the peak value of 18.3 J/cm^2, which is about 29% higher than that of ZA54 mother alloy. The highest tensile properties at ambient and elevated temperatures with master alloy addition of 2.5% （473 K） are also obtained in ZA54-based composites with 3.5% （mass fraction） Mg-Zn-Y-Mn master alloy addition. The ultimate tensile strength of composites at ambient and elevated temperatures are 192.5 MPa and 174 MPa, which are 23.4% and 33.8% higher than that of ZA54 mother alloy, respectively. The improved mechanical properties are mainly attributed to the pinning effect of I-phase on grain boundaries.展开更多
基金Project(50571073) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(20051052) supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province, China
文摘Spherical icosahedral quasicrystalline phase (I-phase) was obtained by introducing Ca into Mg-Zn-Y alloy under conventional casting conditions. Due to the addition of Ca, Mg45Zn50Y4.5Ca0.5 primary I-phase, which is thermodynamically stable and homogeneously distributed, was generated instead of decahedral quasicrystalline phase during the solidification process; the morphology of primary I-phase in the solidification microstructure changed from petal-like one (60-80 μm) to spherical one (≤15 μm). When the mass fraction of Ca reaches 0.05%, spherical I-phase with the largest quantity, highest spheroidization rate and highest circular degree can be obtained. Meanwhile, due to the changed morphology and the decreased size of primary I-phase, the hardness of Mg-Zn-Y-Ca master alloy is reduced. The application of spherical I-phase as particulate reinforced phase provides great opportunities for the improvement of strength and toughness of magnesium alloys.
基金Project(50571073) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProjects(2009011028-3,2007011067,20051052)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province,China
文摘To improve the strength, toughness and heat-resistance of magnesium alloy, the microstrucmre and mechanical properties of ZA54 alloy reinforced by icosahedral quasicrystal phase （/-phase） particles were studied. Except α-Mg, φ-phase and τ-phase, MgZnYMn I-phase particles can be obtained in ZA54-based composites by the addition of icosahedral quasicrystal-contained Mg-Zn-Y-Mn master alloy. The introduction of MgZnYMn I-phase into ZA54 alloy has great contribution to the refinement of matrix microstructures and the improvement of mechanical properties. When the addition of Mg-based spherical quasicrystal master alloy is up to 3.5% （mass fraction）, the macro-hardness of ZA54-based composites is increased to HB 68. The impact toughness of composites reaches the peak value of 18.3 J/cm^2, which is about 29% higher than that of ZA54 mother alloy. The highest tensile properties at ambient and elevated temperatures with master alloy addition of 2.5% （473 K） are also obtained in ZA54-based composites with 3.5% （mass fraction） Mg-Zn-Y-Mn master alloy addition. The ultimate tensile strength of composites at ambient and elevated temperatures are 192.5 MPa and 174 MPa, which are 23.4% and 33.8% higher than that of ZA54 mother alloy, respectively. The improved mechanical properties are mainly attributed to the pinning effect of I-phase on grain boundaries.
