Determination of key parameters of Al–Li alloy adhesively bonded joints using cohesive zone model

The key parameters of the adhesive layer of a reinforcing patch are of great significance and affect the ability to suppress crack propagation in an Al–Li alloy patch-reinforced structure.This paper proposes a method to determine the key parameters of the adhesive layer of adhesively bonded joints in the Al–Li alloy patch-reinforced structure.A zero-thickness cohesive zone model(CZM)was selected to simulate the adhesive layer’s fracture process,and an orthogonal simulation was designed to compare against the test results.A three-dimensional progressive damage model of an Al–Li alloy patch-reinforced structure with single-lap adhesively bonded joints was developed.The simulation’s results closely agree with the test results,demonstrating that this method of determining the key parameters is likely accurate.The results also verify the correctness of the cohesive strength and fracture energy,the two key parameters of the cohesive zone model.The model can accurately predict the strength and fracture process of adhesively bonded joints,and can be used in research to suppress crack propagation in Al–Li alloy patch-reinforced structures.

Construction of Dynamic Alloy Interfaces for Uniform Li Deposition in Li-Metal Batteries

It is well accepted that a lithiophilic interface can effectively regulate Li deposition behaviors,but the influence of the lithiophilic interface is gradually diminished upon continuous Li deposition that completely isolates Li from the lithiophilic metals.Herein,we perform in-depth studies on the creation of dynamic alloy interfaces upon Li deposition,arising from the exceptionally high diffusion coefficient of Hg in the amalgam solid solution.As a comparison,other metals such as Au,Ag,and Zn have typical diffusion coefficients of 10-20 orders of magnitude lower than that of Hg in the similar solid solution phases.This difference induces compact Li deposition pattern with an amalgam substrate even with a high areal capacity of 55 mAh cm^(-2).This finding provides new insight into the rational design of Li anode substrate for the stable cycling of Li metal batteries.

Preheating-assisted solid-state friction stir repair of Al-Mg-Si alloy plate at different rotational speeds

Additive friction stir deposition(AFSD)is a novel structural repair and manufacturing technology has become a research hotspot at home and abroad in the past five years.In this work,the microstructural evolution and mechanical performance of the Al-Mg-Si alloy plate repaired by the preheating-assisted AFSD process were investigated.To evaluate the tool rotation speed and substrate preheating for repair quality,the AFSD technique was used to additively repair 5 mm depth blind holes on 6061 aluminum alloy substrates.The results showed that preheat-assisted AFSD repair significantly improved joint bonding and joint strength compared to the control non-preheat substrate condition.Moreover,increasing rotation speed was also beneficial to improve the metallurgical bonding of the interface and avoid volume defects.Under preheating conditions,the UTS and elongation were positively correlated with rotation speed.Under the process parameters of preheated substrate and tool rotation speed of 1000 r/min,defect-free specimens could be obtained accompanied by tensile fracture occurring in the substrate rather than the repaired zone.The UTS and elongation reached the maximum values of 164.2MPa and 13.4%,which are equivalent to 99.4%and 140%of the heated substrate,respectively.

Synergistic effect of gradient Zn content and multiscale particles on the mechanical properties of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloys with coupling distribution of coarse-fine grains

This study investigated the influence of graded Zn content on the evolution of precipitated and iron-rich phases and grain struc-ture of the alloys,designed and developed the Al–8.0Zn–1.5Mg–1.5Cu–0.2Fe(wt%)alloy with high strength and formability.With the increase of Zn content,forming the coupling distribution of multiscale precipitates and iron-rich phases with a reasonable matching ratio and dispersion distribution characteristics is easy.This phenomenon induces the formation of cell-like structures with alternate distribu-tion of coarse and fine grains,and the average plasticity–strain ratio(characterizing the formability)of the pre-aged alloy with a high strength is up to 0.708.Results reveal the evolution and influence mechanisms of multiscale second-phase particles and the corresponding high formability mechanism of the alloys.The developed coupling control process exhibits considerable potential,revealing remarkable improvements in the room temperature formability of high-strength Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloys.

Artificial Neural Network and Fuzzy Logic Based Techniques for Numerical Modeling and Prediction of Aluminum-5%Magnesium Alloy Doped with REM Neodymium

In this study, the mechanical properties of aluminum-5%magnesium doped with rare earth metal neodymium were evaluated. Fuzzy logic (FL) and artificial neural network (ANN) were used to model the mechanical properties of aluminum-5%magnesium (0-0.9 wt%) neodymium. The single input (SI) to the fuzzy logic and artificial neural network models was the percentage weight of neodymium, while the multiple outputs (MO) were average grain size, ultimate tensile strength, yield strength elongation and hardness. The fuzzy logic-based model showed more accurate prediction than the artificial neutral network-based model in terms of the correlation coefficient values (R).

Sc对铸造Al-Li合金组织及力学性能的影响

铸造Al-Li合金可用于成型复杂薄壁构件,在航空航天、国防军工等领域具有广阔的应用前景。细化铸造Al-Li合金组织,提高合金强塑性对其实际应用具有重要意义。本文通过金属型铸造制备不同Sc含量的Al-2Li-2Cu-0.5Mg-xSc合金,分析了Sc含量对合金组织及力学性能的影响规律。结果表明,随着Sc含量逐渐增加,合金晶粒由树枝晶向近等轴晶转变,晶粒尺寸逐渐减小。δ'(Al_(3)Li)相倾向于以Al_(3)Sc相为形核核心,形成Al_(3)(Li, Sc)复合粒子,这些粒子在变形过程中不易被位错切过,减少了Al_(3)Li粒子引起的共面滑移。当添加0.3%Sc(质量分数)时,合金具有较好的综合力学性能,经过175℃/32 h的峰值时效处理后,屈服强度、抗拉强度和伸长率分别可以达到381.3 MPa、449.5 MPa和5.8%。

Cu含量对Al-Cu-Li合金淬火敏感性的影响

采用薄板叠层末端淬火的方法,通过强度测试、连续冷却转变(CCT)和时间-温度-转化率(TTT)曲线计算及X射线衍射、扫描电镜、透射电镜等微观组织表征方法,研究了Cu含量(3.15%、3.63%和3.88%)对Al-Cu-Li合金淬火敏感性的影响,结合理论分析,从析出驱动力和形核位点的角度分析了Cu含量影响淬火敏感性的机理。结果表明:随着Cu含量的增加,晶格畸变能增加,Li的溶解度降低,淬火态合金中位错和残留第二相增多,含Li相的析出驱动力和非均匀形核位点增加,淬火沉淀相增多;随着临界冷却速率的增大,鼻尖温度孕育期缩短,强度残存率减小,Al-Cu-Li合金淬火敏感性提高。T8态合金强度受Cu含量和淬火速率共同作用,淬火速率较高时,主要受Cu含量的影响;淬火速率较低时,Cu含量的影响减小。

热暴露对Al-Cu-Li合金的组织及性能影响

Al-Cu-Li合金作为航空航天工业中一种前景广阔的结构材料,其热稳定性在实际应用中发挥着重要作用。本研究对T85态的Al-Cu-Li合金在一系列温度(100~300℃)下进行了500 h的暴露处理,并通过维氏硬度、电导率和拉伸测试对其性能进行了评估。结合扫描电子显微镜(SEM)和透射电子显微镜(TEM)分析了不同热暴露温度下的微观结构演变。结果表明,热暴温度低于150℃时,合金具有良好的热稳定性,这与T1(Al_(2)CuLi)相的直径和数密度不断增加相关。当热暴露温度介于150~200℃时,T1相逐渐被粗大的θ’-Al_(2)Cu和S-Al_(2)CuMg取代;同时,断续的晶界析出物(GBPs)和宽的无析出区(PFZs)利于沿晶断裂,使合金呈现出沿晶-穿晶混合断裂,导致硬度和强度的降低和延伸率的增加。热暴露温度高于250℃时,T1相全部溶解,形成了粗大的T2(Al_(6)Cu(Li, Mg)_(3))和C相,从而导致合金的强度下降,但延伸率和电导率却表现出相反的趋势。

Al−Cu−Li−Mg合金纳米相之间溶质配分行为的第一性原理研究

采用一性原理计算考察25种合金化元素在大多数商业牌号Al−Cu−Li−Mg合金中主要纳米相(δʹ-Al3Li、θʹ-Al2Cu、T1-Al6Cu4Li3和S-Al2CuMg)之间的溶质配分能和配分行为。计算结果表明,主合金化元素Li不能直接影响θʹ和S相,Cu不能直接影响δʹ相,Mg不能直接影响θʹ和δʹ相,但可以较弱地固溶于T1相。对于微合金化元素,Si是唯一一种可以固溶于4种纳米相的元素。Au能固溶于δʹ、θʹ和S相,Cd能固溶于δʹ、T1和S相,Zr能固溶于δʹ和T1相,Ni仅有微弱的趋势固溶于θʹ和S相。Ti、V、Zn、Ag和Mo只能固溶于δʹ相,而Cr、Mn、Fe和Co对这4种纳米相均没有直接影响。几乎所有的稀土元素均能强烈固溶于T1、δʹ和S相,但无法固溶于θʹ相。仅Sc略显特殊,对S相没有明显的固溶趋势。计算预测的溶质配分能构成了一个原型数据库,有利于指导和加速Al−Li合金及其他相关Al合金的设计。

预变形对Al-Cu-Li-(Mg-Ag)合金时效析出行为的影响

通过采用维氏硬度测试、透射电子显微镜(TEM)、差示扫描量热法(DSC)等手段研究了预变形对Al-Cu-Li及Al-Cu-Li-Mg-Ag两种合金时效析出行为的影响。结果表明:在Al-Cu-Li合金中,峰时效后θ'相的析出占据主导,并且通过预变形引入位错有利于Al-Cu-Li合金时效后θ'相的析出,而对T1相几乎没有促进作用;添加微量Mg、Ag元素后,Al-Cu-Li-(Mg-Ag)合金峰时效后的析出相转变为T1相并占据主导,θ'相较少;Al-Cu-Li-(Mg-Ag)合金经预变形时效后T1相和θ'相的数量密度均有所增加,即预变形同时促进了T1相和θ'相的析出;在Ɛ=0~3%预变形范围内,T1相的数量密度随着预变形量的增加而增大,并且T1相的尺寸也变得更加细小和均匀,进而使合金获得更优异的性能。

预变形量对2050 Al−Li合金显微组织和力学性能的影响

研究经不同轧制预变形处理(0~20%)后2050 Al−Li合金T8时效状态的显微组织演变和力学性能。通过透射电子显微镜(TEM)和扫描电子显微镜(SEM)对其显微组织进行表征。结果表明:随着预变形量的增加,晶粒尺寸沿ND方向显著变小,晶内畸变增大。位错等的缠结为T1相的析出提供了大量的形核位点。这导致析出相数量增多,析出相之间的距离缩小,从而提高了对位错运动的阻碍作用和合金强度。当预变形量为16%时,T1相数量密度和合金强度最高(屈服强度和抗拉强度分别达到568和584 MPa,伸长率为8.6%);当预变形量进一步增加到20%时,由于位错缠结,原子扩散通道减少,T1相数量的减少最终导致合金强度降低。

微弧氧化后Mg-8Li合金表面MgLiAlY-LDHs@GO膜层的生长及耐蚀性能

目的提高Mg-8Li合金的耐蚀性能。方法首先在Mg-8Li合金表面制备微弧氧化膜(MAO),然后使用原位水热法在微弧氧化膜表面原位生长掺杂氧化石墨烯(GO)的四元(MgLiAlY)层状双羟基金属氧化物(LDHs)智能自修复膜层。采用SEM、XRD、FT-IR、EDS、ICP等手段研究MgLiAlY-LDHs@GO膜层的形貌、结构以及成分。通过EIS、Tafel以及浸泡试验等研究膜层的耐蚀性能,分析膜层的腐蚀行为,阐释其耐蚀机理。结果GO的掺杂可以促使LDHs纳米片生长得更加致密,主体层板中具有缓蚀作用的Y3+可以提高涂层的耐蚀性,四元LDHs的生长所需要的Mg^(2+)、Li^(+)、Al^(3+)等离子来源于镁锂合金基体以及微弧氧化膜的溶解,其中Li+也可以促进LDHs纳米片生长得更为均匀细密。膜层的腐蚀电流密度为6.03×10^(–7)A/cm^(2),比MAO膜层降低了1个数量级,提高了镁锂合金的耐蚀性能。结论GO的负载使LDHs的耐蚀性能和膜层稳定性均有一定程度的提升,引入稀土元素Y会改变LDHs的骨架,造成晶格畸变,使得LDHs微观形貌呈现褶皱状,剩下部分以Y(OH)3形式存在于涂层表面,可进一步提高膜层的耐蚀性能和稳定性。

固态电解质Li_(1+x)Al_(x)Ti_(2-x)(PO_(4))_(3)中Li+的迁移特性

Li_(1+x)Al_(x)Ti_(2-x)(PO_(4))_(3)(LATP)是一种颇具前景的NASICON型锂离子固态电解质.本文通过第一性原理计算研究了不同Al掺杂浓度(x=0.00,0.16,0.33,0.50)对LATP的结构特性、电学特性以及Li^(+)迁移特性的影响.结果表明,Al能够稳定掺杂进入LiTi2(PO4)3(LTP)的晶体结构当中.当Al掺杂浓度x=0.16时,Li—O键的平均键长最长,成键强度最弱,而Ti—O键强度随Al掺杂浓度变化不大.Al掺杂浓度对LATP带隙的影响不大,但Al附近的O原子聚集了更多的负电荷,形成AlO6极化中心.Li^(+)不同的迁移方式(空位迁移、间隙位迁移和协同迁移)在Al掺杂浓度不同时展现出复杂的能垒变化,Li^(+)在空位迁移中迁移势垒随Al掺杂浓度的增大而升高,而在间隙位迁移中Li^(+)的迁移势垒变化相反,由于协同迁移中涉及空位和间隙位两种位点,Li^(+)的迁移势垒表现为随Al掺杂浓度的升高先降低后升高的复杂变化.当x=0.50时,LATP具有最低的Li^(+)迁移势垒0.342 eV,这个势垒值是间隙位迁移的结果.因此,通过改变Al掺杂浓度,可改变间隙Li^(+)浓度及迁移通道结构,进而调节Li^(+)的迁移性能,提高LATP中的Li^(+)导电性能.

快速凝固Al-4Cu-xLi-X合金的显微组织和力学性能

采用快速凝固/粉末冶金技术制备Al-4Cu-xLi-X(x=1,2和3)合金,研究合金制备过程中显微组织的演变规律及其对力学性能的影响。结果表明,Li含量对合金粉末的尺寸分布、表面形貌、显微组织和物相组成没有明显影响。热等静压后得到致密的块体合金,随着Li含量升高,组织中第二相的数量不断增加并逐渐形成网状结构;合金抗拉强度随之提高,但是延伸率显著下降。经过热挤压,合金中原始粉末边界充分破碎,第二相沿挤压方向分布,合金强度和延伸率同时提高。

Sc元素对Al-Cu-Li合金微观组织、力学性能及疲劳裂纹扩展行为的影响

【目的】对含Sc元素的Al-Cu-Li合金的微观组织、力学性能及疲劳裂纹扩展进行分析,总结Sc元素添加对晶粒组织、析出行为、力学行为及疲劳裂纹扩展的影响因素,为设计高综合性能的Al-Cu-Li合金提供参考。【方法】采用硬度、室温拉伸和疲劳裂纹扩展试验,结合SEM/EDS、EBSD和TEM表征,分析Sc元素对Al-Cu-Li合金的影响。【结果】无Sc合金的晶粒尺寸比含Sc合金的大。无Sc合金的硬度为182±2 HV3,明显高于含Sc合金的171±2 HV3。室温拉伸性能也表明,无Sc合金的强度明显高于含Sc合金,但含Sc合金的断后伸长率更高。循环加载次数相同时,含Sc合金的裂纹长度明显低于不含Sc的合金,无Sc合金的FCP速率高于含Sc合金。【结论】含Sc合金中形成Al3(Sc,Zr)相,提高高温下的稳定性,增加对晶界的钉扎作用,抑制晶粒的长大。AlCuFeMn和AlCuSc(W)相均消耗Cu元素,减少时效过程中T1相的析出,降低合金强度。与不含Sc合金相比,裂纹迂回绕过含Sc合金形成的W相,导致裂纹在传播路径上发生偏转,含Sc合金的位错密度更高,在高应力强度因子下,能够更好地阻挡裂纹扩展。

Sc元素添加对双辊铸轧Al−Cu−Li−Mg−Zr基合金热处理的影响

提出制备含Sc的Al−Cu−Li−Mg−Zr基合金带材的工艺方案。即先采用双辊铸轧技术制备近净形状的3 mm厚带材,再对其进行均匀化/固溶处理。研究两种Al−Cu−Li−Mg−Zr基双辊铸轧合金,其中一种添加质量分数为0.17%的Sc,另一种未添加Sc。两种合金均先在300℃下退火30 min,然后在450℃下退火30 min以及530℃下退火30 min,随后进行室温水淬。前两段退火后组织中生成了细小、弥散的Al_(3)Zr/Al_(3)(Sc,Zr)颗粒。最后的退火步骤起到了均匀化/固溶处理的作用。双辊铸轧材料的细小晶粒结构使含有主要合金元素的原始颗粒在较短的退火时间内溶解。缩短保温时间可以限制表面层中Li的耗尽和Al_(3)Zr/Al_(3)(Sc,Zr)弥散相的明显粗化。铸态含Sc材料已经具有明显细小的晶粒结构,而经均匀化/固溶处理后生成的Al_(3)(Sc,Zr)弥散相抑制了晶粒在高温下发生粗化。在后续180℃下时效处理后,形成了θʹ(Al_(2)Cu)、T1(Al_(2)CuLi)和S'(Al_(2)CuMg)强化相。在峰值时效状态下,屈服强度提高了200 MPa,这一数值与类似直接冷却铸造材料的相当,从而证实了所提方案的合理性。

Effect of characteristics and distribution of Mg_(17)Al_(12)precipitates on tensile and bending properties of high-Al-containing Mg alloys

This study investigates the effect of characteristics and distribution of Mg_(17)Al_(12)precipitates on the uniaxial tensile and three-point bending properties of extruded Mg alloys containing high Al contents.The extruded Mg–9Al–1Zn–0.3Mn(AZ91)alloy contains lamellar-structured Mg_(17)Al_(12)discontinuous precipitates along the grain boundaries,which are formed via static precipitation during natural air cooling.The extruded Mg–11Al–1Zn–0.3Mn(AZ111)alloy contains spherical Mg_(17)Al_(12)precipitates at the grain boundaries and inside the grains,which are formed via dynamic precipitation during extrusion.Due to inhomogeneous distribution of precipitates,the AZ111 alloy consists of two different precipitate regions:precipitate-rich region with numerous precipitates and finer grains and precipitate-scarce region with a few precipitates and coarser grains.The AZ111 alloy exhibits a higher tensile strength than the AZ91 alloy because its smaller grain size and more abundant precipitates result in stronger grain-boundary hardening and precipitation hardening effects,respectively.However,the tensile elongation of the AZ111 alloy is lower than that of the AZ91 alloy because the weak cohesion between the dynamic precipitates and the matrix facilitates the crack initiation and propagation.During bending,a macrocrack initiates on the outer surface of bending specimen in both alloys.The AZ111 alloy exhibits higher bending yield strength and lower failure bending strain than the AZ91 alloy.The bending specimens of the AZ91 alloy have similar bending formability,whereas those of the AZ111 alloy exhibit considerable differences in bending formability and crack propagation behavior,depending on the distribution and number density of precipitates in the specimen.In bending specimens of the AZ111 alloy,it is found that the failure bending strain(ε_(f,bending))is inversely proportional to the area fraction of precipitates in the outer zone of bending specimen(A_(ppt)),with a relationship ofε_(f,bending)=–0.1A_(ppt)+5.86.

Mechanical properties and interfacial characteristics of 6061 Al alloy plates fabricated by hot-roll bonding

This work aims to investigate the mechanical properties and interfacial characteristics of 6061 Al alloy plates fabricated by hotroll bonding(HRB)based on friction stir welding.The results showed that ultimate tensile strength and total elongation of the hot-rolled and aged joints increased with the packaging vacuum,and the tensile specimens fractured at the matrix after exceeding 1 Pa.Non-equilibrium grain boundaries were formed at the hot-rolled interface,and a large amount of Mg_(2)Si particles were linearly precipitated along the interfacial grain boundaries(IGBs).During subsequent heat treatment,Mg_(2)Si particles dissolved back into the matrix,and Al_(2)O_(3) film remaining at the interface eventually evolved into MgO.In addition,the local IGBs underwent staged elimination during HRB,which facilitated the interface healing due to the fusion of grains at the interface.This process was achieved by the dissociation,emission,and annihilation of dislocations on the IGBs.

不同应力水平对2195-T34 Al-Li合金时效行为的影响机制研究

研究了不同应力水平下2195-T34 Al-Li合金的时效特性变化。当应力低于材料的高温屈服强度(YS)时,低应力时效(LSA)和无应力时效(SFA)试样的屈服强度和延伸率(EL)相近。当应力超过材料的高温屈服强度时,试样的极限拉伸强度(UTS)和伸长率显著下降,表明应力的增加降低了材料的抗破坏性。透射电子显微镜(TEM)和扫描电子显微镜(SEM)的观察结果表明:应力对材料时效性能的影响归因于内部析出物特征和晶界富铜析出物的共同作用。应力的增加促使铜原子在晶界发生偏析形成富铜析出物,同时促进了晶界无沉淀区(PFZ)的形成,而富铜析出物是脆性相,可作为损伤的起始位置,容易导致裂纹萌生和发展,降低材料的延展性。

Effect of Sc on Al_(3)Fe phase and mechanical properties of as-cast AA5052 aluminum alloy

The AA5052 aluminum alloy is widely used in automobile and aerospace manufacturing,and with the development of light-weight alloys,it is required that these materials exhibit better mechanical properties.Previous studies have demonstrated that the addition of Sc to aluminum alloys can improve both the microstructure and properties of the alloys.In this study,the effect of Sc on the Fe-rich phase and properties of the AA5052 aluminum alloy was studied by adding 0%,0.05%,0.2%,and 0.3%Sc.The results show that with the increase of Sc,the coarse needle-like Fe-rich phase gradually transforms into Chinese-script and then nearly spherical particles,reduce the size of Fe-rich phase,and refine the grain with increase of high angle grain boundaries(HAGBs).These microstructure changes enhance the strength of the AA5052 alloy through Sc addition.The ductility of the alloy is obviously improved because the addition of a lower amount of Sc changes the morphology of Fe-rich phase from needle-like into a Chinese-script,and it is subsequently reduced as a result of significant increase in HAGBs with increasing Sc content.