To improve the wear resistance and corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys, a 5 kW continuous wave CO2 laser was used to investigate the laser surface cladding on AZ31 B magnesium alloys with Al-Si/Al2O3-TiO2 composi...To improve the wear resistance and corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys, a 5 kW continuous wave CO2 laser was used to investigate the laser surface cladding on AZ31 B magnesium alloys with Al-Si/Al2O3-TiO2 composite powders. A detailed microstructure, chemical composition, and phase analysis of the composite coatings were studied by scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, energy dispersive spectroscopy （EDS）, and X-ray diffraction （XRD）. The laser cladding shows good metallurgical bonding with the substrate. The composite coatings are composed of Mgl7Al12, Al3Mg2, Mg2Si, Al2O3, and TiO2 phases. Compared to the average microhardness （50HV0.05） of the AZ3 1 B substrate, that of the composite coatings （230HV0.05） is improved significantly. The wear resistances of the surface layers were evaluated in detail. The results demonstrate that the wear resistances of the laser surface-modified samples are considerably improved compared to the substrate. It also show that the composite coatings exhibit better corrosion resistance than that of the substrate in 3.5wt% NaCI solution.展开更多
An optimized combination of gamma alumina (4 wt.%) and strontium (0.1 wt.%) was incorporated in cast Al-20Si alloy to obtain fine form of silicon. During casting process, the amount of γ-Al2O3 was varied from 0.5.6 w...An optimized combination of gamma alumina (4 wt.%) and strontium (0.1 wt.%) was incorporated in cast Al-20Si alloy to obtain fine form of silicon. During casting process, the amount of γ-Al2O3 was varied from 0.5.6 wt.% to refine primary Si and Sr was varied from 0.05.0.1 wt.% to modify eutectic Si. The results showed that the average size of primary Si is 24 μm for addition of 4 wt.%γ-Al2O3 to the alloy whereas 0.1 wt.% Sr resulted in sphericity of eutectic Si to ~0.6 and average length of ~1.2 μm. The thermal analysis revealed that γ-Al2O3 can act as potential heterogeneous nucleation sites. Moreover, simultaneous addition of γ-Al2O3 and Sr does not poison γ-Al2O3 particles and inhibit their nucleation efficiency as in the case of combined addition of phosphorous and strontium to Al-20Si alloy. Therefore, it was concluded that enhanced tensile strength, i.e., ultimate tensile strength (increase by 20%) and elongation (increase by 23%) in Al-20Si.4γ-Al2O3.0.1wt.%Sr alloy as compared to as-cast Al.20Si alloy can be attributed to refinement of primary Si, modification of eutectic Si and the presence of α(Al) in the alloy as evident from eutectic shift.展开更多
The modification of A356 aluminum-silicon alloy using yttrium oxide (Y2O3) was studied. Addition levels of up to 2.5 wt.% Y2O3 were investigated. A premixed powder of Al-30wt.%Y2O3 was added to the melt at about 750℃...The modification of A356 aluminum-silicon alloy using yttrium oxide (Y2O3) was studied. Addition levels of up to 2.5 wt.% Y2O3 were investigated. A premixed powder of Al-30wt.%Y2O3 was added to the melt at about 750℃ using vortex method. Samples were then poured in sand mold. The results showed that evident modification was obtained using the Y2O3 addition. The optimum level was 1.5 wt.%, and was corresponding to a eutectic temperature depression from 568 to 557℃. The eutectic Si particles were refined in length from 44.8 to 8.3 μm, and modified in aspect ratio from 6.8 to 0.98. Higher additions of Y2O3 caused de-modification of the eutectic Si particles. The ductility of the modified specimens was enhanced by more than 20% compared to the unmodified ones. This was associated with a gradual transfer from cleavage to a more ductile mode of fracture.展开更多
To improve the wear resistance of magnesium alloy,the laser surface cladding of AZ31B magnesium alloy with Al-12 % Si and Al2O3-40 % TiO2 composite powders (in the wt.% ratio of 10:1,6:1,4:1) were investigated by usin...To improve the wear resistance of magnesium alloy,the laser surface cladding of AZ31B magnesium alloy with Al-12 % Si and Al2O3-40 % TiO2 composite powders (in the wt.% ratio of 10:1,6:1,4:1) were investigated by using a 5kW continuous wave CO2 laser.A detailed microstructure and phase analysis of the surface modified layer were studied by optics microscopy(OM),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS),X-ray diffraction(XRD).The microstructure of the surface modified layers mainly consist of Al-Mg matrix,dendrite precipitates and Al2O3,TiO2 ceramic particles.The microhardness of the surface layer were measured and wear resistance property were evaluated in details.The average microhardness of the surface layers were significantly improved to 250HV0.05 as compared with 50HV0.05 of the AZ31B substrate.The results showed that the wear resistance of the laser surface modified samples was considerably improved as compared as the as-received specimen.展开更多
An Al-Si/Al+Al2O3 coating was prepared on an AZ91D Mg alloy substrate by laser cladding of the plasma-sprayed coating.X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to identify the phases and...An Al-Si/Al+Al2O3 coating was prepared on an AZ91D Mg alloy substrate by laser cladding of the plasma-sprayed coating.X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to identify the phases and to study the morphology,respectively.The adhesion strength and the porosity ratio of the coating were measured by using a tensile testing machine and an optical microscope (OM),respectively.The microhardness was measured using a micro Vickers hardness tester.The results show that after laser cladding,the adhesion strength of the coating increased from 10.78 to 25.17 MPa.When the laser power was 1400W,the metastable γ-Al2O3 phase in the coating transformed completely into the stable α-Al2O3 phase.Along with the increase of the laser power,the porosity ratio of the coating decreased.But when the laser power was over 1400W,the porosity ratio increased.The microhardness of the surface was the hardest which was improved from HV0.05125 to HV0.05221.The larger the power of the laser was,the harder the coating was.But when the power was 1600W,the microhardness increased slightly,even the microhardness of the internal decreased.展开更多
基金Funded by the national Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51075293)the Foundation for Development of Science and Technology of Taiyuan University of Technology,China(No.K201014)
文摘To improve the wear resistance and corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys, a 5 kW continuous wave CO2 laser was used to investigate the laser surface cladding on AZ31 B magnesium alloys with Al-Si/Al2O3-TiO2 composite powders. A detailed microstructure, chemical composition, and phase analysis of the composite coatings were studied by scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, energy dispersive spectroscopy （EDS）, and X-ray diffraction （XRD）. The laser cladding shows good metallurgical bonding with the substrate. The composite coatings are composed of Mgl7Al12, Al3Mg2, Mg2Si, Al2O3, and TiO2 phases. Compared to the average microhardness （50HV0.05） of the AZ3 1 B substrate, that of the composite coatings （230HV0.05） is improved significantly. The wear resistances of the surface layers were evaluated in detail. The results demonstrate that the wear resistances of the laser surface-modified samples are considerably improved compared to the substrate. It also show that the composite coatings exhibit better corrosion resistance than that of the substrate in 3.5wt% NaCI solution.
文摘An optimized combination of gamma alumina (4 wt.%) and strontium (0.1 wt.%) was incorporated in cast Al-20Si alloy to obtain fine form of silicon. During casting process, the amount of γ-Al2O3 was varied from 0.5.6 wt.% to refine primary Si and Sr was varied from 0.05.0.1 wt.% to modify eutectic Si. The results showed that the average size of primary Si is 24 μm for addition of 4 wt.%γ-Al2O3 to the alloy whereas 0.1 wt.% Sr resulted in sphericity of eutectic Si to ~0.6 and average length of ~1.2 μm. The thermal analysis revealed that γ-Al2O3 can act as potential heterogeneous nucleation sites. Moreover, simultaneous addition of γ-Al2O3 and Sr does not poison γ-Al2O3 particles and inhibit their nucleation efficiency as in the case of combined addition of phosphorous and strontium to Al-20Si alloy. Therefore, it was concluded that enhanced tensile strength, i.e., ultimate tensile strength (increase by 20%) and elongation (increase by 23%) in Al-20Si.4γ-Al2O3.0.1wt.%Sr alloy as compared to as-cast Al.20Si alloy can be attributed to refinement of primary Si, modification of eutectic Si and the presence of α(Al) in the alloy as evident from eutectic shift.
基金financial support from the Central Metallurgical Research and Development Institute (CMRDI), Ministry of Scientific Research, Egypt
文摘The modification of A356 aluminum-silicon alloy using yttrium oxide (Y2O3) was studied. Addition levels of up to 2.5 wt.% Y2O3 were investigated. A premixed powder of Al-30wt.%Y2O3 was added to the melt at about 750℃ using vortex method. Samples were then poured in sand mold. The results showed that evident modification was obtained using the Y2O3 addition. The optimum level was 1.5 wt.%, and was corresponding to a eutectic temperature depression from 568 to 557℃. The eutectic Si particles were refined in length from 44.8 to 8.3 μm, and modified in aspect ratio from 6.8 to 0.98. Higher additions of Y2O3 caused de-modification of the eutectic Si particles. The ductility of the modified specimens was enhanced by more than 20% compared to the unmodified ones. This was associated with a gradual transfer from cleavage to a more ductile mode of fracture.
文摘To improve the wear resistance of magnesium alloy,the laser surface cladding of AZ31B magnesium alloy with Al-12 % Si and Al2O3-40 % TiO2 composite powders (in the wt.% ratio of 10:1,6:1,4:1) were investigated by using a 5kW continuous wave CO2 laser.A detailed microstructure and phase analysis of the surface modified layer were studied by optics microscopy(OM),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS),X-ray diffraction(XRD).The microstructure of the surface modified layers mainly consist of Al-Mg matrix,dendrite precipitates and Al2O3,TiO2 ceramic particles.The microhardness of the surface layer were measured and wear resistance property were evaluated in details.The average microhardness of the surface layers were significantly improved to 250HV0.05 as compared with 50HV0.05 of the AZ31B substrate.The results showed that the wear resistance of the laser surface modified samples was considerably improved as compared as the as-received specimen.
基金Foundation item:Project(20085451039)supported by the Aeronautical Foundation of China
文摘An Al-Si/Al+Al2O3 coating was prepared on an AZ91D Mg alloy substrate by laser cladding of the plasma-sprayed coating.X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to identify the phases and to study the morphology,respectively.The adhesion strength and the porosity ratio of the coating were measured by using a tensile testing machine and an optical microscope (OM),respectively.The microhardness was measured using a micro Vickers hardness tester.The results show that after laser cladding,the adhesion strength of the coating increased from 10.78 to 25.17 MPa.When the laser power was 1400W,the metastable γ-Al2O3 phase in the coating transformed completely into the stable α-Al2O3 phase.Along with the increase of the laser power,the porosity ratio of the coating decreased.But when the laser power was over 1400W,the porosity ratio increased.The microhardness of the surface was the hardest which was improved from HV0.05125 to HV0.05221.The larger the power of the laser was,the harder the coating was.But when the power was 1600W,the microhardness increased slightly,even the microhardness of the internal decreased.
