退火温度对GH3600合金箔材组织与性能的影响

目的探究退火温度对GH3600镍基高温合金箔材微观组织及力学性能的影响。为制备综合性能良好的GH3600箔材提供参考。方法将厚度为2 mm的铸态板材反复轧制退火得到组织均匀的0.3 mm厚度带材,再利用四辊冷轧机将带材轧制成厚度为0.1 mm和0.05 mm的箔材,然后将2种厚度箔材在950、1000、1050℃下保温1 h后空冷。通过金相观察、电子探针、EBSD检测及XRD分析来研究箔材的微观组织演变。通过拉伸实验检测箔材的室温拉伸性能。结果随着变形程度的增大,轧制态箔材晶粒沿轧制方向被拉长得更加明显。在相同热处理参数下,0.05 mm退火态箔材晶粒尺寸更小。退火后,箔材晶粒发生了回复再结晶并析出了细小的碳化物。随着退火温度的升高,晶内碳化物逐渐减少,孪晶界比例增大,再结晶程度及晶粒尺寸增大。0.05 mm箔材在1050℃退火时,其晶粒迅速粗化,在厚度方向上出现单层晶,导致箔材的抗拉强度及延伸率出现异常降低的现象,即“越小越弱”的尺寸效应。结论适宜的热处理工艺有助于改善箔材的微观组织,进而提高其力学性能。0.05 mm箔材在950℃下退火1 h时,其延伸率为19.1%,屈服强度以及抗拉强度分别达到293 MPa和560 MPa,综合力学性能良好。

镍基金属氧化物活性阴极的制备和应用性能的研究

通过热分解法制备了不同掺杂金属配比的镍基金属氧化物活性阴极,考察了不同掺杂金属配比对活性阴极析氢过电位和长期稳定性的影响。在工业化试验条件下测试了活性阴极在高碱浓度中的抗Fe2+中毒和抗反向电流氧化的性能。用稳态极化法测定了镍基金属氧化物活性电极的极化曲线,通过X-射线衍射仪和扫描电镜分析解释了活性阴极在碱性溶液中的析氢行为,并探讨了在碱液中的电催化反应机制。以铁阴极为对照,采用热分解法制备的镍基金属氧化物活性阴极具有很好的电催化性能、长期使用稳定性、抗反向电流氧化作用和抗Fe2+中毒等性能。

钌镍氧化物析氢活性阴极的制备工艺研究

通过热分解法制备了钌镍氧化物析氢活性阴极,考察了涂液不同金属含量和热氧化温度对活性阴极析氢电位和电极稳定性的影响,研究结果表明:涂液组成中钌掺杂量7%～11%,镍加入量控制在20%～23%为宜,热氧化温度应严格控制在450℃。同时根据涂层结构的表面形貌,分析了涂液元素组成和涂层结构的关系。分析结果表明:在最佳金属配比时,涂层具有疏松的结构,具有最大的比表面积,这种涂层结构明显改善了氧化物涂层的电催化性和电极稳定性。制备的钌镍氧化物析氢活性阴极强化电解质量损失小于11mg/cm2,能够满足工业上的使用要求。

Vermiform Ni@CNT derived from one-pot calcination of Ni-MOF precursor for improving hydrogen storage of MgH_(2)

The Ni-coated carbon nanotubes(Ni@CNT)composite was synthesized by the facile“filtration+calcination”of Ni-based metal−organic framework(MOF)precursor and the obtained composite was used as a catalyst for MgH_(2).MgH_(2)was mixed evenly with different amounts of Ni@CNT(2.5,5.0 and 7.5,wt.%)through ball milling.The MgH_(2)−5wt.%Ni@CNT can absorb 5.2 wt.%H_(2)at 423 K in 200 s and release about 3.75 wt.%H_(2)at 573 K in 1000 s.And its dehydrogenation and rehydrogenation activation energies are reduced to 87.63 and 45.28 kJ/mol(H_(2)).The in-situ generated Mg_(2)Ni/Mg_(2)NiH4 exhibits a good catalytic effect due to the provided more diffusion channels that can be used as“hydrogen pump”.And the presence of carbon nanotubes improves the properties of MgH_(2)to some extent.

铝合金表面激光熔覆镍基复合涂层的组织与磨损性能

利用SEM、EDS、磨损试验机及硬度测试仪等设备对铝合金表面激光熔覆层的组织与磨损性能开展了研究。结果表明,当扫描速度为5 mm/s时,熔覆层气孔、裂纹等缺陷相对较少;在熔覆层顶部生成了许多块状及网状的Ni-Al金属间化合物,中部生成了(Ni,Cr,Fe)xCy金属间化合物,底部存在大量具有明显生长方向性的柱状α-Al枝晶。熔覆层顶部及中部保持着高硬度值,中部硬度最高值达8200MPa,是熔覆层底部硬度值的5倍以上。硬度值在熔覆层中部的末端开始显著下降。熔覆层的摩擦系数根据载荷不同其值在0.37~0.43间变化,并随着载荷增加而有所降低。Ni-Al和(Ni,Cr,Fe)xCy金属间化合物等强化相在熔覆层中的生成及其在在熔覆层中上层的均匀分布是改善材料硬度及磨损性能的主要原因。

Parameter optimization for tungsten carbide/Ni-based composite coating deposited by plasma transferred arc hardfacing

Ni-based composite coatings with a high content of tungsten carbides(Stelcar65composite coatings)were synthesized by plasma transferred arc(PTA)hardfacing.The welding parameters of Stelcar65composite coatings were optimized by orthogonal tests.The PTA welding parameters including welding current,powder feed rate and welding speed have significant influence on the tungsten carbide degradation.The values for the optimum welding current,powder feed rate and welding speed were determined to be100A,25g/min and40mm/min,respectively.The produced WC/Ni-based composite coatings were crack-and degradation-free.The microstructure of deposited layers,as well as the microstructure and microhardness of the optimal coating were further analyzed.

Microstructure of nickel foam/Mg double interpenetrating composites

The magnesium matrix double interpenetrating composites reinforced by nickel foam were fabricated by pressureless infiltration technology.Then the morphology of the nickel reinforcement and the microstructures of composites were characterized by SEM.The results show that not only is the nickel foam reinforcement reticular in three dimensions,but also the struts of foam keep the network structure,which ensures that the Ni foam/Mg composites are double interpenetrating.The interface bonding of composites between magnesium matrix and nickel foam reinforcement is good,without reaction around the interface,which is the indispensable condition that advanced composites should possess.Magnesium matrix distributes in the windows of nickel foam,the triangle center holes and microhole of nickel struts,and the composites have double interpenetrating structure,which makes the composites have unique properties.

Influence of rotational speed in friction surfacing of nickel-aluminide reinforced aluminum matrix composite on commercially pure aluminum

The effect of rotational speed in the friction surfacing of nickel-aluminide reinforced Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy matrix composite on commercially pure aluminum was investigated. The nickel-aluminide reinforcement was fabricated by in-situ methods based on adding nickel powders to Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy melt during the semi-solid casting process.The findings showed that an increase in the rotational speed from 600 to 1000 r/min raised the coating efficiency from 65% to 76%. Besides, there was no significant difference between coating efficiencies in the coating with and without nickel-aluminide. The outcomes showed that if the coating was applied at a rotational speed of 1000 r/min, a traverse speed of 100 mm/min, and an axial feeding rate of 125 mm/min, the hardness and shear strength of the substrate increased by up to 225% and 195%, respectively. But the wear rate of the substrate dropped by 75%. Although the hardness of the coating containing nickel-aluminide increases by up to 32% compared to the coating without nickel-aluminide, nickel-aluminide does not affect the thermal stability of the coating.

Influence of SiO_2 nano-particles on microstructures and properties of Ni-W-P/CeO_2-SiO_2 composites prepared by pulse electrodeposition

Ni-W-P base composites containing CeO2 and SiO2 nano-particles were prepared on common carbon steel surface by pulse co-deposition of Ni,W,P,CeO2 and SiO2 nano-particles.The influence of SiO2 concentrations in bath on microstructures and properties of Ni-W-P/CeO2-SiO2 composites was studied,and the characteristics were assessed by chemical compositions,element distribution,surface morphologies,deposition rate and microhardness.The results indicate that when SiO2 concentration in bath is controlled at 20 g/L,the composites possess the fastest deposition rate,the highest microhardness,compact microstructures,smaller crystallite sizes and uniform distribution of W,P,Ce and Si within Ni-W-P matrix metal.Increasing SiO2 concentration in bath from 10 to 20 g/L leads to the refinement in grain size and the inhomogeneity of microstructures.While when SiO2 concentration is increased to 30 g/L,the crystallite sizes increase again and some bosses with nodulation shape appear on the surface of composites.

Effect of Ni-coated MoS2 on microstructure and tribological properties of(Cu−10Sn)-based composites

The(Cu−10Sn)−Ni−MoS2 composites,prepared by powder metallurgy,were studied for the effects of Ni-coated MoS2 on the microstructure,mechanical properties and lubricating properties.The mechanism of effects of Ni and MoS2 on the properties of composites was analyzed through a comparative experiment by adding Ni and MoS2 separately.The results show that the nickel wrapping around the MoS2 particles decreases the reaction rate of MoS2 with the copper matrix,and greatly improves the bonding of the matrix.The composites with 12 wt.%Ni-coated MoS2(C12)show the optimum performance including the mechanical properties and tribological behaviors.Under oil lubrication conditions,the friction coefficient is 0.0075 with a pressure of 8 MPa and a linear velocity of 0.25 m/s.The average dry friction coefficient,sliding against 40Cr steel disc,is measured to be 0.1769 when the linear velocity and pressure are 0.25 m/s and 4 MPa,respectively.

Microstructures and mechanical properties of Ni-coated SiC particles reinforced AZ61 alloy composites

In order to improve the interface bonding of SiCp/AZ61 composites prepared by powder metallurgy followed by hot extrusion, the electroless plating of Ni-P coating on SiCp was carried out. The influence of Ni coating on microstructure and mechanical properties of the composites was analyzed. The results show that SiC particles distribute more uniformly in the composites after surface Ni plating and there are fewer defects in Ni-coated composite. The Ni coating reacts with the magnesium matrix forming the Mg2Ni interfacial compound layer during the sintering process. The relative density of the composite increases from 97.9% to 98.4% compared with uncoated one and the hardness of the Ni-coated composite increases more rapidly as the volume fraction of SiCp increases. The tensile test results show that the tensile strength increases from 320 to 336 MPa when the volume friction of SiC particle is 9% and the Ni-coated composites have larger elongation, indicating that Ni coating improves the interfacial bonding strength and the performance of the composites. In addition, the fracture properties of SiCp/AZ61 composites were analyzed.

Mechanical Properties of Ni-Coated Single Graphene Sheet and Their Embedded Aluminum Matrix Composites

The effects of Ni coating on the mechanical behaviors of single graphene sheet and their embedded Al matrix composites under axial tension are investigated using molecular dynamics （MD） simulation method. The results show that the Young＇s moduli and tensile strength of graphene obviously decrease after Ni coating. The results also show that the mechanical properties of Al matrix can be obviously increased by embedding a single graphene sheet. From the simulation, we also find that the Young＇s modulus and tensile strength of the Ni-coated graphene/Al composite is obviously larger than those of the uncoated graphene/Al composite. The increased magnitude of the Young＇s modulus and tensile strength of graphene/Al composite are 52.27% and 32.32% at 0.01 K, respectively, due to Ni coating. By exploring the effects of temperature on the mechanical properties of single graphene sheet and their embedded Al matrix composites, it is found that the higher temperature leads to the lower critical strain and tensile strength.

An Experimental Study on Slotting of Inconel 718 Thin Sheet

Many difficult-to-cut materials such as Ni-base super alloy, titanium alloy, and austenite stainless steel which are used extensively in aerospace generally have high strength-to-weight ratios, high corrosion resistance, high strength retention ability at elevated temperatures, and low thermal conductivity. These characteristics can result in uneven tool wear and chatter vibration. Therefore, determining the appropriate end-milling conditions is more difficult for difficult-to-cut materials than for other materials. There has been much research on the high-speed milling of difficult-to-cut materials, and effective end-milling conditions, end-mill tool shapes, and processing methods have been reported. In addition, irregular pitch and lead end-mills with different helix angles have been developed by tool maker＇s to reduce chatter vibration, making it easier to perform high-speed milling. However, there have been few reports of slotting information useful for determining appropriate end-milling conditions and processing methods for Ni-base super alloy. The aim of this study is to derive end-milling condition with high efficiency grooving process for Ni-base super alloy （Inconel 718） sheet. Effects of cutting parameters were examined from the view point of cutting resistance, ＂tool tip maximum temperature and tool flank wear width. As a result from experiments, if the grooving process condition of axial depth of cut is smaller than other conditions on the same material removable rate value, it has been found that it is possible to reduce the tool tip maximum temperature and prolong the tool life.

A mini review of NiFe-based materials as highly active oxygen evolution reaction electrocatalysts

Oxygen evolution reaction （OER） electrolysis, as an important reaction involved in water splitting and rechargeable metal-air batteries, has attracted increasing attention for clean energy generation and efficient energy storage. Nickel/iron （NiFe）-based compounds have been known as active OER catalysts since the last century, and renewed interest has been witnessed in recent years on developing advanced NiFe-based materials for better activity and stability. In this review, we present the early discovery and recent progress on NiFe-based OER electrocatalysts in terms of chemical properties, synthetic methodologies and catalytic performances. The advantages and disadvantages of each class of NiFe-based compounds are summarized, including NiFe alloys, electrodeposited films and layered double hydroxide nanoplates. Some mechanistic studies of the active phase of NiFe-based compounds are introduced and discussed to give insight into the nature of active catalytic sites, which could facilitate further improving NiFe based OER electrocatalysts. Finally, some applications of NiFe- based compounds for OER are described, including the development of an electrolyzer operating with a single AAA battery with voltage below 1.5 V and high performance rechargeable Zn-air batteries.