The effect of Sr on modification and refinement of the Mg 2 Si phase in an AZ61-0.7Si magnesium alloy has been investigated and analyzed.The results indicate that Sr can effectively modify and refine the Chinese-scrip...The effect of Sr on modification and refinement of the Mg 2 Si phase in an AZ61-0.7Si magnesium alloy has been investigated and analyzed.The results indicate that Sr can effectively modify and refine the Chinese-script shaped Mg2Si phase in the AZ61-0.7Si alloy.By adding 0.06wt.%-0.12wt.%Sr to AZ61-0.7Si alloy,the Mg2Si phase in the alloy can be changed from the initial coarse Chinese-script shape to fine granule and/or irregular polygonal shapes.Accordingly,the Sr-containing AZ61-0.7Si alloy exhibits higher tensile and creep properties than the AZ61-0.7Si alloy without Sr modification.The mechanism on modification and refinement of the Mg2Si phase in Sr-containing AZ61-0.7Si alloy is possibly related to the following two aspects:(1)adding Sr may form the Al4Sr phase which can serve as the heterogeneous nucleus for the Mg2Si particles and/or(2)adding Sr may lower the onset crystallizing temperature and increase the undercooling level.展开更多
The microstructure of semi-solid isothermal heat-treated AZ61-0.7Si magnesium alloy was investigated, and compared with that of the Sb-modified AZ61-0.7Si alloy. The results indicate that it is possible to produce the...The microstructure of semi-solid isothermal heat-treated AZ61-0.7Si magnesium alloy was investigated, and compared with that of the Sb-modified AZ61-0.7Si alloy. The results indicate that it is possible to produce the AZ61-0.7Si alloy with a non-dendritic microstructure by semi-solid isothermal heat treatment, and adding 0.4% Sb can accelerate the non-dendritic microstructural evolution of the alloy. After being treated at 580 ℃ for 120 min, the Sb-modified AZ61-0.7Si alloys can obtain a non-dendritic microstructure with a higher liquid content (16%-18%) and finer unmelted primary solid particles (43-53 μm) compared with the alloy without Sb modification. In addition, after being treated at 580 ℃ for 120 min, the Mg2Si phases in the AZ61-0.7Si alloys with and without Sb modification change from initial Chinese script shape to granule and/or polygon shapes.展开更多
AZ61 alloys with different levels of Al5Ti1B master alloy additions were prepared by conventional casting method.The effects of Al5Ti1B contents and holding time on microstructures and microhardness of AZ61 alloys wer...AZ61 alloys with different levels of Al5Ti1B master alloy additions were prepared by conventional casting method.The effects of Al5Ti1B contents and holding time on microstructures and microhardness of AZ61 alloys were studied by XRD,OM and microhardness testing techniques.The results show that when the addition level of Al5Ti1B master alloy is less than 0.5%(mass fraction),the average grain size of the alloys decreases with the increase of Al5Ti1B content at the same holding time.But the grain size increases somewhat with further addition of Al5Ti1B.The average grain size of the alloys decreases with the increase of the holding time as it is less than 30 min at the same addition level of Al5Ti1B.It is considered that TiB2 particles can serve as the heterogeneous nucleation sites ofα-Mg during solidification,and heterogeneous nucleation is the main reason for the grain refinement of AZ61 alloys.The microhardness of the refined AZ61 alloys with 1.0%Al5Ti1B addition is increased by about 8%.展开更多
The effects of Ca element on the microstructure and mechanical properties of AZ61-1. 2Y alloy were investigated by microstructure observation, tensile tests and fracture analysis. The results show that, with the addit...The effects of Ca element on the microstructure and mechanical properties of AZ61-1. 2Y alloy were investigated by microstructure observation, tensile tests and fracture analysis. The results show that, with the addition of Ca element, the microstructure of AZ61-1.2Y was obviously refined, high melting point Al2Ca intermetallic compound formed, and/3-Mg17 Al12 phase disappeared. With 1. 0% Ca addition, the values of tensile strength at 25, 150 and 175 ℃ reached their maxima simultaneously, 225, 182, and 175 MPa, respectively. Meanwhile, the values of elongation at room temperature and elevated temperature were also up to their peaks. The enhancement of the mechanical properties of AZ61-1.2Y with Ca can be attributed to the functions of grain refmement strengthening and dispersion strengthening.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Funds for Distinguished Young Scholar in China(No.50725413)the Major State Basic Research Development Program of China(973)(No.2007CB613704)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation Project of CQ CSTC(No.2007BB4400)Chongqing Science and Technology Commission in China(No.2006AA4012-9-6).
文摘The effect of Sr on modification and refinement of the Mg 2 Si phase in an AZ61-0.7Si magnesium alloy has been investigated and analyzed.The results indicate that Sr can effectively modify and refine the Chinese-script shaped Mg2Si phase in the AZ61-0.7Si alloy.By adding 0.06wt.%-0.12wt.%Sr to AZ61-0.7Si alloy,the Mg2Si phase in the alloy can be changed from the initial coarse Chinese-script shape to fine granule and/or irregular polygonal shapes.Accordingly,the Sr-containing AZ61-0.7Si alloy exhibits higher tensile and creep properties than the AZ61-0.7Si alloy without Sr modification.The mechanism on modification and refinement of the Mg2Si phase in Sr-containing AZ61-0.7Si alloy is possibly related to the following two aspects:(1)adding Sr may form the Al4Sr phase which can serve as the heterogeneous nucleus for the Mg2Si particles and/or(2)adding Sr may lower the onset crystallizing temperature and increase the undercooling level.
基金Project(50725413) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholar in ChinaProject (2007CB613704) by the Naitonal Basic Research Program of ChinaProjects(2006AA4012-9-6, 2007BB4400) supported by the Chongqing Science and Technology Commission of China
文摘The microstructure of semi-solid isothermal heat-treated AZ61-0.7Si magnesium alloy was investigated, and compared with that of the Sb-modified AZ61-0.7Si alloy. The results indicate that it is possible to produce the AZ61-0.7Si alloy with a non-dendritic microstructure by semi-solid isothermal heat treatment, and adding 0.4% Sb can accelerate the non-dendritic microstructural evolution of the alloy. After being treated at 580 ℃ for 120 min, the Sb-modified AZ61-0.7Si alloys can obtain a non-dendritic microstructure with a higher liquid content (16%-18%) and finer unmelted primary solid particles (43-53 μm) compared with the alloy without Sb modification. In addition, after being treated at 580 ℃ for 120 min, the Mg2Si phases in the AZ61-0.7Si alloys with and without Sb modification change from initial Chinese script shape to granule and/or polygon shapes.
基金Project(2010RFQXG117)supported by the Special Fund for Technological Innovation Program of Harbin,China
文摘AZ61 alloys with different levels of Al5Ti1B master alloy additions were prepared by conventional casting method.The effects of Al5Ti1B contents and holding time on microstructures and microhardness of AZ61 alloys were studied by XRD,OM and microhardness testing techniques.The results show that when the addition level of Al5Ti1B master alloy is less than 0.5%(mass fraction),the average grain size of the alloys decreases with the increase of Al5Ti1B content at the same holding time.But the grain size increases somewhat with further addition of Al5Ti1B.The average grain size of the alloys decreases with the increase of the holding time as it is less than 30 min at the same addition level of Al5Ti1B.It is considered that TiB2 particles can serve as the heterogeneous nucleation sites ofα-Mg during solidification,and heterogeneous nucleation is the main reason for the grain refinement of AZ61 alloys.The microhardness of the refined AZ61 alloys with 1.0%Al5Ti1B addition is increased by about 8%.
基金Project supported by Excellent Talents of Henan Province of China (No.084200510018)
文摘The effects of Ca element on the microstructure and mechanical properties of AZ61-1. 2Y alloy were investigated by microstructure observation, tensile tests and fracture analysis. The results show that, with the addition of Ca element, the microstructure of AZ61-1.2Y was obviously refined, high melting point Al2Ca intermetallic compound formed, and/3-Mg17 Al12 phase disappeared. With 1. 0% Ca addition, the values of tensile strength at 25, 150 and 175 ℃ reached their maxima simultaneously, 225, 182, and 175 MPa, respectively. Meanwhile, the values of elongation at room temperature and elevated temperature were also up to their peaks. The enhancement of the mechanical properties of AZ61-1.2Y with Ca can be attributed to the functions of grain refmement strengthening and dispersion strengthening.
