Microstructure of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Zr-0.5Er alloy under as-cast and homogenization conditions

The billets of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Zr and Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Zr-0.5Er alloys were prepared by semi-continuous direct chill casting （DCC）.The effects of trace Er on microstructure of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Zr alloy under as-cast and homogenization conditions were studied.The results show that the grain morphology is large dendritic structure and the grain size increases obviously by the addition of 0.5% Er.Moreover,most of Er element in the alloy segregates at grain boundary during solidification,resulting in ternary Al8Cu4Er phase.After homogenization,most of the MgZn2 phase at grain boundary has dissolved back to Al matrix in the two alloys.In the Er-containing alloy,the dissolution temperature of Al8Cu4Er phase is about 575 °C.Therefore,the homogenization treatment cannot eliminate Al8Cu4Er phase validity.

锌镁比对Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Er-Sc-Zr合金显微组织与耐腐蚀性能影响的研究

通过调整Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Er-Sc-Zr合金中的Mg元素含量,研究了Zn/Mg比的变化对合金相演变以及腐蚀性能的影响规律。结果表明:Al_(8)Cu_(4)Er相、Al_(3)(Er,Sc)相与含Fe相存在明显的伴生关系,二者依附于含Fe相生长。Zn/Mg比的变化可显著改变三者间的交互形式,高的Zn/Mg比例有利于稀土相独立生长,且在比值为4.18的条件下,Al_(8)Cu_(4)Er相与含Fe相均得到了显著细化。细化的晶界第二相使腐蚀坑深度仅为82μm,而连续的伴生混合相、粗大稀土相等均会不同程度降低合金的耐蚀性能。

Crack elimination and strength enhancement mechanisms of selective laser melted Si-modified Al−Mn−Mg−Er−Zr alloy

In order to increase the processability and process window of the selective laser melting(SLM)-fabricated Al−Mn−Mg−Er−Zr alloy,a novel Si-modified Al−Mn−Mg−Er−Zr alloy was designed.The effect of Si alloying on the surface quality,processability,microstructure,and mechanical properties of the SLM-fabricated alloy was studied.The results showed that introducing Si into the Al−Mn−Mg−Er−Zr alloy prevented balling and keyhole formation,refined the grain size,and reduced the solidification temperature,which eliminated cracks and increased the processability and process window of the alloy.The maximum relative density of the SLM-fabricated Si/Al−Mn−Mg−Er−Zr alloy reached 99.6%.The yield strength and ultimate tensile strength of the alloy were(371±7)MPa and(518±6)MPa,respectively.These values were higher than those of the SLM-fabricated Al−Mn−Mg−Er−Zr and other Sc-free Al−Mg-based alloys.

Influence of rare earth element erbium on microstructures and properties of as-cast 8030 aluminum alloy

The modification behavior of different Er contents on the microstructures and properties of as-cast 8030 aluminum alloy was investigated by optical microscopy(OM),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),X-ray diffraction(XRD),energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS),transmission electron microscopy(TEM),hardness test,electrical conductivity test and tensile property test.The results show that the addition of Er can refine the grains of as-cast alloy,which mainly promotes the nucleation ofα-Al by causing constitutional supercooling and forming the Al 3 Er nanoparticles as a heterogeneous nucleation core.Er can change the morphology of Al-Al_(6) Fe eutectic structure of the alloy,furthermore,Er can adsorb on the surface of the Al_(6) Fe phase to refine the Al_(6) Fe phase in eutectic structure.Er can improve the tensile properties,especially the elongation of as-cast 8030 aluminum alloy,which is attributed to the modification of Al-Al_(6) Fe eutectic and Al_(6) Fe phase.

微量Er,Y对Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Zr合金均匀化的影响

采用光学显微镜(OM)、差热分析(DTA)、扫描电镜(SEM)、透射电镜(TEM)和X射线衍射(XRD)等分析技术研究了在Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Zr合金中添加微量稀土元素Er和Y对其均匀化行为的影响。研究结果表明:在Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Zr合金中复合添加微量Er,Y(质量分数<0.4%)使合金的共晶化合物溶解温度升高,其均匀化温度相应提高。合金经二级均匀化处理后仍残留较多的S(Al2CuMg)相和Al8Cu4Er相,其中S(Al2CuMg)相能在三级均匀化条件下得到有效消除,但Al8Cu4Er相很难消除。经465℃/24h+475℃/4h+485℃/4h三级均匀化处理后,合金中残留的共晶化合物数量已经很少,基体上分布有大量、均匀、细小的第二相质点,对抑制合金再结晶,提高合金性能十分有利。

Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Zr-0.5Er合金型材组织性能研究

采用金相、扫描电镜、电子背散射衍射、透射电镜分析及拉伸性能实验等测试分析手段,研究了Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Zr-0.5%Er合金型材的组织性能。结果表明,合金型材中的元素Er主要以未溶的Al8Cu4Er相形式存在,该粒子可以钉扎位错和晶界的迁移,有效抑制合金回复再结晶和晶粒长大,保持合金的变形态组织。0.5%Er的添加使得合金型材的强度降低,主要是因为合金型材中残留了大量的Al8Cu4Er相,在变形过程中由于位错塞积形成裂纹,降低了合金的强度。但是,合金的电导率有所提高。

Effects of heat treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-5Zn-0.63Er alloy

The microstructure evolution of the Mg 5Zn 0.63Er（mass fraction,%） alloy containing quasicrystalline phase（I-phase） under the as-cast condition was investigated via different heat treatments.The results show that apart from the precipitation of the W-phase particles,the I-phase almost dissolves into the matrix after solid solution treatment at 480℃ for 10 h（T4 state）.The solution-treated alloy was aged at 175℃ for 6-100 h（T6 state）.The ultimate tensile strength of the peak-aged alloy is approximately 261 MPa companying with an elongation of 10.5%.The improvement of the tensile strength is mainly attributed to the presence of the rod-like MgZn 2 particles.

时效工艺对Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Zr-Er铝合金组织与耐腐蚀性影响

采用剥落腐蚀、极化曲线、电导率、力学性能测试和TEM显微组织分析,研究T6、T74及RRA时效工艺对Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Zr-Er铝合金的组织、力学性能与耐腐蚀性的影响.结果表明:(1)T6态合金的强韧性最高(σ_b:663.5 MPa、σ_(0.2):625.4 MPa、δ:12.46%),但易腐蚀;与T6态合金相比,T74态合金(σ_b:640.2 MPa、σ_(0.2):621.3 MPa、δ:11.34%)的耐腐蚀性最好,但以牺牲强度为代价,而RRA态合金(σ_b:657.8 MPa、σ_(0.2):628.8 MPa、δ:11.98%)虽强韧性略低于T6态合金,但耐腐蚀性明显改善,综合性能优异.(2)合金的强度及耐腐蚀性分别与晶内η′析出相和晶界η析出相有关.晶内大量的η′析出相分布越均匀、弥散,尺寸越细小,合金的强度越高;晶界粗大的η析出相分布越离散,合金的耐腐蚀性越好.这与第一性原理计算的η′相与η相的理化性质相吻合.

Study on the Deformation Behavior of Mg-3.6%Er Magnesium Alloy

The deformation behaviour of a casting Mg-3.6% Er magnesium alloy after T6 treatment was studied in tensile tests from room temperature to 450 ℃ under different strain rates ranging from 1.0 ×10^-4 to 6.0 × 10^-3 S^-1 Obtained local plateau in the temperature dependence of the ultimate strength （σb） and yield strength （σ0.2） under constant strain rate indicated the presence of dynamic strain ageing （DSA）. Serrated flow was observed at the temperature of 200, 250, and 300 ℃. The observed negative strain rate sensitivity suggested that the serrated flow behavior arose from DSA. The temperature and strain rate dependence of the critical strain for the onset of serrated flow was analyzed using a phenomenological DSA equation, and the apparent activation energy Q for the serrated flow was obtained by calculation.

Zn、Mg和Cu元素对Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Zr-Er铝合金铸态组织及性能的影响

采用OM、SEM、EDS、XRD、硬度和导电率测试研究了Zn、Mg和Cu元素对Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Zr-Er铝合金铸态组织及性能的影响。结果表明:合金的铸态组织均为典型的树枝晶,主要由α-Al基体、粗大的非平衡共晶相(AlZnCuMg四元相)、细小弥散的MgZn2相及少量的Al2Cu相组成。随着Zn、Mg和Cu含量的增加,非平衡共晶的数量和体积分数增加,枝晶臂间距变窄,且非平衡共晶相的厚度增加。同时,提高Zn、Mg和Cu元素含量,合金硬度增加,导电率下降,其中Mg含量增加对其影响最大。这些与JmatPro热力学相图计算结果及第二相的理化性能相吻合。

Microstructural evolution of new type Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy with Er and Zr additions during homogenization

A comprehensive study on the microstructural evolution of a new type Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Er-Zr alloy duringhomogenization was conducted by optical microscope,scanning electron microscope,transmission electron microscopy and X-raydiffraction analysis.The results show that serious segregation exists in as-cast alloy,and the primary phases are T(AlZnMgCu),S(Al2CuMg)and Al8Cu4Er,which preferentially locate in the grain boundary regions.The soluble T(AlZnMgCu)and S(Al2CuMg)phases dissolve into the matrix gradually during single-stage homogenized at465°C with prolonging holding time,but the residualAl8Cu4Er phase cannot dissolve completely.Compared with the single-stage homogenization,both a finer particle size and a highervolume fraction of L12-structured Al3(Er,Zr)dispersoids can be obtained in the two-stage homogenization process.A suitablehomogenization scheme for the present alloy is(400°C,10h)+(465°C,24h),which is consistent with the results of homogenizationkinetic analysis.

Grain refining of Er added to Ti-22Al-25Nb alloy and morphology of erbium precipitates

In order to investigate the effect of erbium （Er） on the microstructure of orthorhombic Ti2A1Nb-based alloys, four testing alloys were prepared by adding differ- ent contents of the rare earth metal Er to Ti-22A1-25Nb alloy and optical microscopy, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, electron probe microanalysis, energy- dispersive spectrometry, and transmission electron microscopy were used. The results show that the addition of Er is capable of grain refining and the refinement effect is more obvious with increasing content of Er. The Er203 dispersoids formed by internal oxidation and A13Er com- pound particles are observed in Er-doped alloys and the number of Er precipitates is increased with increasing Er addition. It is likely that the solubility of Er in the Ti2A1Nb alloy is very low and Er precipitates tend to segregate at grain boundaries, which together with the surface activity of rare earth elements is supposed to decrease the prior B2 grain size of Ti-22A1-25Nb alloy effectively.

Electrodeposition of Er-Ni Alloy Film in Dimethylsulfoxide

The cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry were used to investigate the electrochemical behaviors of Er(Ⅲ) and Ni(Ⅱ) in LiClO 4 DMSO(dimethylsufoxide) system on Pt and Cu electrodes. Experimental results indicated that the reduction of Er(Ⅲ) to Er and Ni(Ⅱ) to Ni were irreversible in one step on Pt and Cu electrodes. The diffusion coefficient and electron transfer coefficient of Er(Ⅲ) in 0.01 mol·L -1 ErCl 3 -0.1 mol·L -1 LiClO 4 DMSO system at 303K were 1.47×10 -10 m 2·s -1 and 0.108 respectively, and the diffusion coefficient and electron transfer coefficient of Ni(Ⅱ) in 0.01 mol·L -1 NiCl 2-0.1 mol·L -1 LiClO 4 DMSO system at 303K were 3.38×10 -10 m 2·s -1 and 0.160 respectively. The homogeneous, strong adhesive Er Ni alloy films with metallic lu- stre was prepared by potentiostatic electrolysis on Cu electrode in ErCl 3 NiCl 2 LiClO 4 DMSO system at -1.90～ -2.55 V (vs SCE).

Thermal stability and precipitate microstructures of Al−Si−Mg−Er alloy

The effect of Er on the microhardness and precipitation behavior of the heat-treated Al−Si−Mg alloy was investigated by microhardness tester and TEM.As a comparison,the influence of natural aging was also studied.It is shown that the thermal stability of the over-aged Al−Si−Mg−Er alloy is highly related to the average size of the precipitates.The average size ofβ''precipitates in Al−Si−Mg−Er alloy is smaller than that in Al−Si−Mg alloy,and the distribution is more localized under condition of without introducing natural aging.However,when natural aging is introduced before artificial aging,the Al−Si−Mg−Er alloy has similar average size and distribution of precipitates with the Al−Si−Mg alloy,resulting in similar mechanical properties.The effect of Er on the precipitation kinetics in the alloy was also discussed in detail to explain these phenomena.

Effect of post weld heat treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of gas tungsten arc welded AA6061-T6 alloy

Double-V butt TIG welding process was performed on two plates of AA6061-T6 using ER5356 filler. The microstructure,mechanical and nanomechanical properties of the joint were evaluated in as-welded and after post weld heat treatment (PWHT) usingXRD, FESEM, EBSD, nanoindentation and tensile tests. The results show that PWHT led to microstructural recovery of the heataffected zone (HAZ) in addition to the appearance of β-phase (Al3Mg2) at the grain boundaries of weld zone. The hardness (Hnano) inall zones increased after PWHT while the elastic modulus (Enano) was improved from 69.93 GPa to 81 GPa in weld area. All resultsindicate that PWHT has created a homogenous microstructure in the weld zone in addition to outstanding improvement inmechanical properties for the weld zone which surpass the base metal.

Phase structure of ZK60-1Er magnesium alloy compressed at 450℃

The phase structure of ZK60-1Er magnesium alloy thermally compressed at the temperature of 450℃ and the strain rate of 1×10 -4 s -1 was determined by transmission electron microscopy(TEM)and high-resolution electron microscopy(HREM).The results show that this magnesium alloy contains many new W phases(Mg3Zn3Er2,FCC structure)in the matrix.Those new W phases have two morphologies,either irregularly rectangular or rod morphology·Lattice constants of the two new W phases are slightly higher than those of W Phase(Mg3Zn3Y2)containing rare earth element of yttrium.

As-cast microstructure of Al-Zn-Mg and Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloys added erbium

The effects of different contents of rare earth element, and erbium, on the as-cast microstructures of Al-6Zn-2Mg and Al-6Zn-2Mg-1.8Cu alloys were studied by optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffractometry, transmission electron microscopy and EDS analysis. The results show that the netlike structure of as-cast alloys can be remarkably refined, and the distance of dendritic structure decreases, with Er addition. However, the improvement results on Al-Zn-Mg-Cu are not better than that of Al-Zn-Mg. Er and Al can interact to form Al3Er phase, which is coherent with α（Al） matrix, with trace Er addition to the Al-Zn-Mg alloy. The refinement effect of Al-Zn-Mg alloys is familiar with the formation and precipitation of coherent Al3Er phases. The ternary compound AlCuEr, similar with AlCuSc phase, will form when Er is added to Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy, which suppresses the formation of Al3Er phase and doesnt solve in the following heat treatment.

Effect of aging on microstructure of Mg-Zn-Er alloys

The effect of aging on microstructure of Mg-Zn-Er alloys at 473 K was investigated using hardness measurement,scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and transmission electron microscopy(TEM).The results indicated that both Mg3.8Zn1.5Er and Mg5Zn2.0Er alloys exhibited visible age-hardening effect,especially the latter alloy.Microstructure analysis showed that,after being aged,lots of fine MgZn2 phases with hexagonal structure were found in the α-Mg matrix.Comparing with Mg3.8Zn1.5Er alloy,the accelerated hardenin...

Effect of trace rare earth element Er on Al-Zn-Mg alloy

Al-6Zn-2Mg and Al-6Zn-2Mg-0.4Er alloys were prepared by cast metallurgy. The effects of trace Er on the mechanical properties, recrystallization behavior and age-hardening characteristic of Al-Zn-Mg alloy were studied. The effect of Er on microstructures was also studied by OM, XRD, SEM, EDS and TEM. The results show that the addition of Er on Al-6Zn-2Mg alloy is capable of refining grains obviously. The addition of Er can improve the strength considerably by strengthening mechanisms of precipitation and grain refinement. With the addition of Er into Al-6Zn-2Mg alloy, the aging process is quickened and the age-hardening effect is heightened. Er additive can retard the recrystallizing behavior of Al-6Zn-2Mg alloy and cause the increase of recrystallization temperature due to the pinning effect of fine dispersed Al3Er precipitates on dislocations and subgrain boundaries.

主元素改变对Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Er-Sc-Zr合金显微组织与腐蚀性能的影响

以自制的Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Er-Sc-Zr铝合金为基础,通过调整主元素Zn、Mg、Cu的含量研究了三者与外加微量Er元素交互作用下的合金组织演变过程及其对合金腐蚀性能的影响。研究结果表明:Cu的加入可与Er在晶界形成大量的颗粒状AlCuEr相,而Zn、Mg含量的增加可使颗粒状AlCuEr相转变为粗大块状相。颗粒状AlCuEr相具有更高的耐腐蚀性能,其点蚀坑深度明显低于无Cu合金的残余相,且无晶间腐蚀发生。Cu元素的加入将大量Er元素固定于晶界,影响了合金在不同状态下的抗剥落腐蚀性能。