Effect of Ca content and rheo-squeeze casting parameters on microstructure and mechanical properties of AZ91−1Ce−xCa alloys

The microstructure,mechanical properties and flame resistance behavior of the AZ91−1Ce alloys with different Ca additions were firstly investigated.Then,the effect of processing parameters,including applied pressures and rotation speeds,on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the rheo-squeeze casting AZ91−1Ce−2Ca alloy was studied.The results indicate that with the increase of Ca content,the microstructure is refined and the flame resistance of the AZ91−1Ce−xCa alloys increases.But when the Ca content exceeds 1 wt.%,with the Ca content increasing,the mechanical properties of the AZ91−1Ce−xCa alloys reduce rapidly.For rheo-squeeze casting process,the increase of applied pressure and rotation speed can both bring about significant refinement in the microstructure of the AZ91−1Ce−2Ca alloy and reduction of the porosity,so the mechanical properties increase.Compared to conventional casting,the AZ91−1Ce alloy with the addition of 2 wt.%Ca by rheo-squeeze casting not only guarantees the oxidation resistance(801℃),but also improves mechanical properties.

Effects of Mg content on microstructure and mechanical properties of low Zn-containing Al-xMg-3Zn-1Cu cast alloys

Effects of Mg content on the microstructure and mechanical properties of low Zn-containing Al−xMg−3Zn−1Cu cast alloys(x=3−5,wt.%)were investigated.As Mg content increased in the as-cast alloys,the grains were refined due to enhanced growth restriction,and the formation ofη-Mg(AlZnCu)_(2) and S-Al_(2)CuMg phases was inhibited while the formation of T-Mg_(32)(AlZnCu)_(49 )phase was promoted when Mg content exceeded 4 wt.%.The increase of Mg content encumbered the solution kinetics by increasing the size of eutectic phase but accelerated and enhanced the age-hardening through expediting precipitation kinetics and elevating the number density of the precipitates.As Mg content increased,the yield strength and tensile strength of the as-cast,solution-treated and peak-aged alloys were severally improved,while the elongation of the alloys decreased.The tensile strength and elongation of the peak-aged Al−5Mg−3Zn−1Cu alloy exceed 500 MPa and 5%,respectively.Precipitation strengthening implemented by T′precipitates is the predominant strengthening mechanism in the peak-aged alloys and is enhanced by increasing Mg content.

EFFECT OF ROTATING MAGNETIC FIELD ONMACROSTRUCTURE OF A CENTRIFUGALCASTING Al-1%Cu ALLOY

Rotating electromagnetic field is applied to the centrifugal casting, the macrostructure of centrifugal casting Al-1%Cu alloy stirred with driving or backing magnetic field are both examined. It is shown that both kinds of electromagnetic filed can enforce the columnar-equiaxed transition, the driving one decrease the tendency of porosity occurring due to the increase in the bulk liquid pressure. Stirring with braking electromagnetic field produces the mixture of outer fine grains and inner coarse grains in the casting, this is analyzed to be contributed to the differences both in electric conductivity and density between the crystal and the melt, as well as skin effects.

Multiplex modification with rare earth elements and P for hypereutectic A1-Si alloys

The effect of rare earth （RE） elements on the morphologies and sizes of Si phases in the hypereutectic A1-Si alloys modified with P was investigated. The results show that the addition of La element to the hypereutectic A1-Si alloys can enhance the effect of P element on the modification of the primary Si phases. In the multiplex modification of RE-P, the primary Si phase is refiner and the shape of the eutectic Si is changed from long needle-like to short rod-like. Moreover, the agglomeration rate of the primary Si phase is slowed greatly. Even the melt is held for 6 h, the average size of the primary Si phase is still satisfied. The results analyzed by scanning electron microscope （SEM） indicate that La is richer at A1-Si interface than that in α-A1 or primary Si phase. The higher the La content in the A1-Si interface, the smaller the primary Si phase.

Influence of technical parameters on strength and ductility of AlSi9Cu3 alloys in squeeze casting

An orthogonal test was conducted to investigate the influence of technical parameters of squeeze casting on the strength and ductility of AISigCu3 alloys. The experimental results showed that when the forming pressure was higher than 65 MPa, the strength （ab） of A1Si9Cu3 alloys decreased with the forming pressure and pouring temperature increasing, whereas ab increased with the increase of filling velocity and mould preheating temperature. The ductility （6） by alloy was improved by increasing the forming pressure and filling velocity, but decreased with pouring temperature increasing. When the mould preheating temperature increased, the ductility increased first, and then decreased. Under the optimized parameters of pouring temperature 730 ℃, forming pressure 75 MPa, filling velocity 0.50 m/s, and mould preheating temperature 220 ℃, the tensile strength, elongation, and hardness of A1Si9Cu3 alloys obtained in squeeze casting were improved by 16.7%, 9.1%, and 10.1%, respectively, as compared with those of sand castings.

Microstructure and properties of Al-0.70Fe-0.24Cu alloy conductor prepared by horizontal continuous casting and subsequent continuous extrusion forming

A novel process for manufacturing A1-0.70Fe-0.24Cu alloy conductor was proposed, which includes horizontal continuous casting and subsequent continuous extrusion forming （Conform）. The mechanical properties, electrical conductivity and the compressed creep behaviour of the alloy were studied. The results indicate that the Conform process induces obvious grain refinement, strain-induced precipitation of AI7CuzFe phase and the transformation of crystal orientation distribution. The processed alloy has good comprehensive mechanical properties and electrical conductivity. Moreover, a better creep resistance under the conditions of 90 ~C and 76 MPa is shown compared with pure A1 and annealed copper, and the relationship between primary creep strain and time may comply with the logarithmic law. The enhanced properties are attributed to the grain refinement as well as the fine and homogeneously distributed thermally stable A1Fe and A17Cu2Fe precipitation phases.

Process of aluminum dross recycling and life cycle assessment for Al-Si alloys and brown fused alumina

In 2008,around 596 000 t of aluminum dross was generated from secondary aluminum industry in China;however,it was not sufficiently recycled yet.Approximately 95% of the Al dross was land filled without innocent treatment.The purpose of this work is to investigate Al dross recycling by environmentally efficient and friendly methods.Two methods of Al dross recycling which could utilize Al dross efficiently were presented.High-quality aluminum-silicon alloys and brown fused alumina(BFA) were produced successfully by recycling Al dross.Then,life cycle assessment(LCA) was performed to evaluate environmental impact of two methods of Al dross recycling process.The results show that the two methods are reasonable and the average recovery rate of Al dross is up to 98%.As the LCA results indicate,they have some advantages such as less natural resource consumption and pollutant emissions,which efficiently relieves the burden on the environment in electrolytic aluminum and secondary aluminum industry.

Characterization of mechanical properties of aluminum cast alloy at elevated temperature

The tensile response, the low cycle fatigue （LCF） resistance, and the creep behavior of an aluminum （A1） cast alloy are studied at ambient and elevated temperatures. A non-contact real-time optical extensometer based on the digital image correlation （DIC） is developed to achieve strain measurements without damage to the specimen. The optical extensometer is validated and used to monitor dynamic strains during the mechanical experiments. Results show that Young＇s modulus of the cast alloy decreases with the increasing temperature, and the percentage elongation to fracture at 100 ℃ is the lowest over the temperature range evaluated from 25 ℃ to 300 ℃. In the LCF test, the fatigue strength coefficient decreases, whereas the fatigue strength exponent increases with the rising temperature. The fatigue ductility at 100 ℃. As expected, the resistance to and changes from 200 ℃ to 300 ℃. coefficient and exponent reach maximum values creep decreases with the increasing temperature

Si purification by enrichment of primary Si in Al-Si melt

The primary silicon crystals and AI-Si alloy in hypereutectic A1-Si melt were separated by electromagnetic stirring and directional solidification. Additionally, the distribution feature of impurities in A1-Si system was verified. The results show that the impurities are mainly located in A1-Si alloy and the grain boundaries between the A1-Si alloy and primary silicon. Furthermore, the morphology of primary silicon changes from fish-bone like to plate like and spheroid due to the different Si contents. The amount of impurities decreases with the increasing of Si content in different positions of the sample. The amount of impurities in the bottom of the sample is approximately 10× 10^-6, which is obviously improved compared with the 1248.47 × 10^- 6 in metallurgical Si.

功率超声对水平连铸Al-1％Si合金凝固的影响

研究了水平连铸过程中在保温炉内施加功率超声熔体处理对Al-1％Si合金凝周过程的影响。结果表明:施加功率超声后,合金凝固曲线第1个拐点左移,斜率发生了变化,且随着超声功率的增加,合金的结晶温度升高,当超声功率为1000 W时,结晶温度提高了33℃;同时,施加了功率超声后,保温炉内金属液温度分布均匀性随着超声功率的增加得到了显著的改善;金相分析表明,当超声功率为1000 W时,铸坯凝固组织得到了细化,同时晶粒尺寸更加均匀;此外,施加功率超声处理后铸坯表面质量得到了提高。

超声场对Al-1％Si合金水平连铸坯显微组织及力学性能的影响

对直径为10 mm的Al-1％Si合金水平连铸过程施加超声处理后,铸坯的表面质量得到了改善,凝固组织得到了细化,力学性能得到了提高．当超声功率达到1000 W时,表面粗糙度由未施加超声波时的40μm降为10μm;平均晶粒度由94.1μm降为31．2μm;抗拉强度、延伸率和硬度分别提高了20．5％、37．5％和23．9％;同时,Si元素在α(AI)基体中分布的均匀性得到了提高,晶界偏析得到了抑制,析出的Si相形貌由条状变为颗粒状．

旋转电磁场对BFe10-1-1合金管坯组织及力学性能的影响

研究旋转电磁场对水平连铸空心BFe10-1-1合金管坯凝固组织和力学性能的影响,并对其机理进行初步的探讨。结果表明:在工频旋转电磁场的搅拌作用下,BFe10-1-1合金管坯的凝固组织显著细化,由粗大的柱状晶完全转化为均匀细小的等轴晶,同时抑制了Ni元素的枝晶偏析;施加电磁场后管坯的力学性能得到明显改善,当励磁电流为80 A时,管坯抗拉强度提高了15.3%,屈服强度提高了10.9%,伸长率提高了58.6%。

热型连铸Al-1%Si线材的研究

在自制的水平热型连铸设备上,采用一定的工艺参数,制备出了表面呈镜面,内部组织沿轴向定向排列的柱状晶Al-1%Si线材,其与金属型生产的多晶线材相比,屈服强度提高40%,伸长率提高35.3%,导电率提高了17.3%。

水平连铸BFe30-1-1白铜管坯凝固过程的数值模拟

根据空心管坯的凝固传热特点建立了空心管坯水平连铸数值计算模型,采用ANSYS软件计算了水平连铸过程中浇注温度、冷却强度及拉坯速度对BFe30-1-1白铜合金管坯糊状区宽度和液穴深度的影响。结果表明,浇注温度、拉坯速度和冷却强度均对管坯液穴深度和糊状区宽度有重要影响,而浇注温度则对糊状区宽度影响不大。在此基础上采用试验的方法制备了表面光滑、无裂纹缺陷的空心BFe30-1-1白铜管坯。

新型铜合金铸造添加剂对HPb59-1组织和性能的影响

研制了一种新型铜合金铸造添加剂。研究了不同的添加剂加入量对HPb59-1铸态组织和性能的影响,及在不同截面尺寸和不同铸造方法条件下的使用效果。结果表明,不加铜合金铸造添加剂时HPb59-1的铸态组织主要由粗大的α和β相组成,加入添加剂后组织变为细小片状或等轴晶,明显改善铅黄铜的组织形态,有效的细化铅黄铜的组织;加入0.02%的添加剂可以提高铅黄铜的力学性能20%以上;添加剂对不同截面尺寸和不同铸造方法得到的铸件组织,均有较好的细化效果。

电磁搅拌对BFe10-1-1白铜管坯的影响

采用试验的方法研究了在水平连铸过程中施加工频旋转电磁场对BFe10-1-1白铜管坯表面质量、凝固组织和力学性能的影响,并考察了电磁搅拌对管坯室温拉伸性能的影响.结果表明,采用水平电磁连铸短流程工艺能够制备出高质量的白铜管坯,电磁搅拌能够避免管坯表面热节瘤等缺陷的形成,同时促使粗大柱状晶发生细化,并使溶质元素宏观偏析得到了抑制;电磁搅拌能够提高管坯的抗拉强度和塑性,当线圈电流为100A时管坯抗拉强度较普通连铸坯提高了9%,而延伸率则提高了55%.

铸锭BFe30-1-1锻造性能的研究

研究了氧含量、夹杂物、宏观组织、拉制速度和电渣重熔等因素对BFe10 1 1合金铸锭锻造性能的影响,结果表明:氧含量、夹杂物对锻造性能影响不大,铸锭中的粗大晶粒及存在的缺陷将会降低锻造性能,而斜向生长的柱状晶区有利于锻造的质量控制,慢速停拉式铸造和合理的电渣重熔工艺对发挥合金的可锻性有利。

211Z.1铝合金铸造缺陷及其对性能的影响

在211Z.1铝合金拉伸试验的基础上,对筛选出来的缺陷试样进行了金相组织分析,重点探讨了针孔、缩孔、脆性相粗大、过烧等缺陷对铝合金性能的影响。发现缩孔组织对材料的力学性能影响最大,必须严格控制,同时优化热处理工艺参数,避免其他缺陷的产生。

基于“3+1”人才培养模式《铸造合金及其熔炼》课程改革

基于校企合作实现"3+1"应用型人才培养模式,对黑龙江科技大学材料成型专业《铸造合金及其熔炼》课进行课程改革。提出了教材内容体系改革,教学方法改革,教学手段改革,进行网络课程建设,并循序渐进引进双语教学模式,实践证明该课程改革取得了较好的效果。

超声场中Al-1%Si合金水平连铸实验研究

研究了功率超声对水平连铸Al-1%(质量分数)Si合金凝固过程、合金组织和力学性能的影响,详细探讨了超声空化细化合金组织的机理。结果表明,在合金的凝固过程中施加功率超声可以提高形核率,使合金组织细化,从而提高其力学性能,并且随超声波功率的增加,铸坯的平均晶粒直径减小。