Abnormal mechanical property evolution induced by heat treatment for a semi-solid forming hypereutectic Al-Fe base alloy

In the present study, Al-5.5Fe-4Cu-2Zn-0.4Mg-0.5Mn al oy samples were prepared by electromagnetic stirring and semi-solid forming processing, and then the effects of T6 and T1 heat treatments on the microstructures and mechanical properties of the semi-solid forming samples were investigated. The results indicate that after semi-solid forming, the mechanical properties of the sample improved significantly compared to that of the merely electromagnetically stirred sample. The grains of semi-solid forming alloy became almost fine equiaxed; big long strip-shaped Al3 Fe phases became short rod-like morphology and distributed uniformly in the matrix. However, the mechanical properties of the T6-treated semi-solid forming sample decreased significantly instead of increasing and, with solution temperature rising, the tensile strength of the al oy decreased further. The results of EDS show that after high temperature solid-solution treatment, the Cu element in the semi-solid forming alloy sample is mainly concentrated at the boundaries of the Al3 Fe phases instead of being dissolved in the matrix. At the same time, the grains of the semi-solid forming sample grew slightly after solid-solution treatment. Therefore, the growth of the grains and the accumulation of Cu element at Al3 Fe phase boundaries during solution treatment of the semi-solid forming alloy were the main reasons for the mechanical properties decreasing after T6 treatment. The mechanical properties of the alloy were improved after T1 heat treatment due to aging strengthening phase being precipitated in the matrix.

Semi-solid Forming of a Damper Housing with Dendritic and Non-dendritic Al-Si-Mg Alloy

A motorcycle component of damper housing was made by semi-solid forming process. This was used to investigate the effect of microstructures of feedstock on the formability of semisolid process. The soundness and microstructures of casting parts made by dendritic and non-dendritic feedstock were investigated. Separating of liquid phase was found in the casting produced by dendritic feedstock, which might result in defects of porosity, while uniform microstructures were found in the casting produced by no...

Preparation of AZ91D Slurries for Semi-Solid Forming Using Al8 ( Mn, Fe) 5 Precipitates

During the solidification of the AZ91D-alloys, the Al8(Mn, Fe)5 phase is generally precipitated in the melt in advance of the precipitation of the primary α-Mg. The basic principle for manufacturing AZ91D-alloy slurries for semi solid forming is to use the Al8(Mn, Fe)5 precipitates as the heterogeneous nucleation sites for primary α-Mg phases. Microscopic analysis for the location of the Al8(Mn, Fe)5 precipitate explains that the Al8(Mn, Fe)5 precipitate is the effective heterogeneous nucleation site for the primary α-Mg phase. It was also observed that increase of the Mn content in the melt and the cooling rate below to the solid/liquid two-phase region resulted in smaller and more globular primary α-Mg due to the increase of heterogeneous nucleation sites. It was found that the average α-Mg diameter grew as a function of t0.278, where t is the holding time at the solid/liquid two-phase region. This would be attributed to the Ostwald type ripening and coalescence between primary α-Mg phases. The cooling rate below to the solid/liquid two-phase region, Mn content in AZ91D alloy, and the holding time and temperature affected on the quality of slurry.

Structural evolution of spray-formed Al-70wt.%Si alloys during iso-thermal holding in the semi-solid state

The grain growth behavior of spray-formed Al-70wt.%Si alloys was studied in the semi-solid state. The specimens were isothermally heat-treated at various temperatures between the solidus and liquidus of Al-Si alloys and then quenched in water. The microstructure of reheated specimens was characterized using optical and scanning electron microscopies. The isothermal holding experiment was carried out to investigate grain growth behavior as a function of holding time and temperature in the semi-solid state. The coarsening mechanism and the effect of porosity on microstructure were also studied.

Application of a Novel Multilayer Spray Forming Technology in the Preparation of Large Dimension Aluminium Alloy Blanks

Principle of multilayer spray forming and preparation technique of tubes and billets by it were presented and described in the article. The marked characteristic of multilayer spray forming technology is the to and fro movement of spray system, so the preform is deposited layer by layer with the surface of the deposit retaining relatively low temperature during the spray forming process. The two outstanding advantages of multilayer spray forming are as follows: suitable for manufacturing large dimension blanks, higher solidification cooling rate. Now Al Fe V Si alloy (8009) and SiC particle reinforced aluminium alloy metal matrix composite billets of 300 600 mm in diameter and tubular blanks of size up to 650 mm in outer diameter, 360 mm in inner diameter and 1 200 mm in length have been made with the technology. After extrusion, the material has good properties.

Semisolid forging electronic packaging shell with silicon carbon-reinforced copper composites

To fabricate electronic packaging shell of coppermatrix composite with characteristics of high ther mal conductivity and low thermal expansion coefficient, semisolid forming technology, and powder metallurgy was combined. Conventional mechanical mixing of Cu and SiC could have insufficient wettability, and a new method of semisolid processing was introduced for billets preparation. The SiC/Cu composites were first prepared by PM, and then, semisolid reheating was performed for the successive semisolid forging. Composite billets with SiC 35 % vol ume fraction were compacted and sintered pressurelessly, microstructure analysis showed that the composites pre pared by PM had high density, and the combination between SiC particles and Cualloy was good. Semisolid reheating was the crucial factor in determining the micro structure and thixotropic property of the billet. An opti mised reheating strategy was proposed： temperature 1,025 ℃and holding time 5 min.

Synthesis,structure and mechanical properties of Zr-Cu-based bulk metallic glass composites

The unusual glass-forming ability（GFA） of the Zr48Cu36Ag8Al8 alloy and the high ductility of the Zr48Cu36Ag8Al8 metallic glass-matrix composites containing Ta powder were reported.The bulk metallic glass rod with a diameter of 25 mm was successfully synthesized using copper mold casting for the Zr48Cu36Ag8Al8 alloy.High GFA of this alloy was found to be related to a large supercooled liquid region and a quaternary eutectic point with low melting temperature.The bulk metallic glass matrix composites were prepared by introducing extra Ta particles into the Zr48Cu36Ag8Al8 melt.The composites consist of Ta particles homogenously distributed in the Zr48Cu36Ag8Al8 metallic glass matrix.The optimum content of Ta powder is 10at%for the composite with the highest plasticity,which shows a plastic strain of 31%.

Microstructural Evolution and Phase Transformations of Mechanically Stirred Non-dendritic ZA27 Alloy during Partial Remelting

The microstructural evolution and phase transformations of mechanically stirred non-dendritic ZA27 alloy during partial remelting were studied by using scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction technique.The partial remelting temperature was 460℃ and lower than the stirring temperature of 465℃.So the microstructure with globular grains needed for semi-solid forming can not be obtained and the starting primary non-dendritic grains change in turn to connect non-dendritic grains, long chain-like structures and finally to coarsen connect grains.However,the small near-equiaxed grains between the primary non-dendritic grains are evolved into small globular grains gradually,some of which are also attached to the primary non-dendritic grains during the subsequent heating.The X-ray diffraction results show that a series of phase transformations, α+η+ε→β,η+β→L,β→α′+L,α+η+ε→α′ and α′→L, occur successively during this process.The main reason why the starting primary non-dendritic grains do not separate into the needed independent globular grains is that the reactions of η+β→L and α′→L do not occur or occurr incompletely in the layers used to connect the primary non-dendritic grains.

Influence of surface liquid segregation on corrosion behavior of semi-solid metal high pressure die cast aluminium alloys

The corrosion behavior(in chloride medium) of the surface layer of SSM-HPDC plates of alloys 7075-T6 and 2024-T6 was compared with that of the wrought alloys 7075-T6 and 2024-T6.Potentiodynamic testing was performed in deaerated 3.5%NaCl solution.In separate tests,the open-circuit potential was monitored in aerated 3.5% NaCl for 30 min after immersion.The electrochemical tests show that there is no significant difference in the pitting potential of the wrought alloys and that of the Cu-enriched surfaces of the SSM-HPDC alloys.

Forming conditions of blisters during solution heat treatment of Al–Si alloy semi-solid die castings

In the present study,numerical simulation method was used to analyze the conditions,resulting in the formation of blisters during solution heat treatment.Blister formation is considered to occur as the height of blister reaches 5μm.The effects of process parameters on the magnitude of the forming temperatures of blister(Tb)were discussed.Two kinds of Al-Si alloys were used to analyze the effect of mechanical properties of the alloys on blister forming conditions.Simulation results show that decreasing the initial pressure in gas hole,the long-short axial ratio of gas hole and the size of gas hole,as well as increasing the depth of gas hole and the strength of alloy are helpful to increase the critical temperature of forming blister.These conclusions are helpful for casters to understand the conditions controlling blister formation during solution heat treatment and take actions to avoid the blister defects.

Characterization of surface liquid segregation in SSM-HPDC aluminium alloys 7075,2024,6082 and A201

The surface liquid segregation(SLS) phenomenon in semi-solid metal-high pressure die casting(SSM-HPDC) plates of 7075,2024,6082 and A201 was investigated by different techniques.Depth profiles were determined by firstly measuring the chemical composition of the surface of the plates using a Thermo Quantris optical emission spectrometer(OES).Material was then removed by a grinding process followed by measurement of the amount of material removed and chemical analysis.Chemical profiles of the main alloying elements were plotted for the cross-section of the plates in the as-cast and T6(after solution treatment) temper conditions.Vickers hardness profiles from the surface to the centre of the plates were determined.Metallographic samples of cross-sections of the castings were prepared and evaluated using a scanning electron microscope.The results show that surface liquid segregation in SSM-HPDC alloys causes significant differences in properties between the surface and the bulk of these castings in both the F and T6 temper conditions.

Influence of elevated Fe,Ni and Cr levels on tensile properties of SSM-HPDC Al-Si-Mg alloy F357

The microstructures and tensile properties of semi-solid metal high pressure die cast(SSM-HPDC) F357 alloys with low and high levels of Fe,Ni and Cr were compared in different temper conditions.ThermoCalc software was used to predict the different intermetallics that can be expected in the alloys,and scanning electron microscopy(SEM) with energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS) was used to investigate the actual intermetallics that formed.The influence of these intermetallics on tensile properties was quantified.The results show that lower strength is obtained in the alloy with high Fe,Ni and Cr levels.This is attributed mainly to the formation of more π-Al8FeMg3Si6 phase,which removes strengthening Mg atoms from solid solution.Also,the ductility of the high Fe,Ni and Cr levels alloy is decreased significantly due to microcracking of the higher volume fraction π-Al8FeMg3Si6 and Al9FeNi phases.The combination of lower strength and ductility results in a decrease of the quality index of this alloy compared with the alloy with low levels of Fe,Ni and Cr.

Partial melting behavior and thixoforming properties of extruded magnesium alloy AZ91 with and without addition of SiC particles with a volume fraction of 15%

A series of reheating-isothermal holding experiments and compression tests were conducted on pristine magnesium alloy AZ91 extruded by equal channel angular extrusion （ECAE） and SiC particles （a volume fraction of 15%） reinforced AZ91 composite （AZ91-SiCp） by regular extrusion. Dissolution of eutectic com- pounds and partial melting of the ct-Mg matrix occurred during the reheating of these materials. Spherical semisolid slurries of these materials were obtained when the reheating temperature and isothermal hold- ing time were 550℃ and 20 s, respectively. The presence of SiCp in AZ91-SiCp not only caused lower liquid fractions of semisolid slurries but also resulted in higher values of flow stress during semisolid compression tests. Both AZgl alloy and AZ91-SiCp composite exhibited better thixoforming properties at high temperatures. Segregation of SiCp did not occur during thixoforming of AZ91-SiCp composite after an isothermal holding at semisolid temperatures for 20 s.2018 Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of The editorial office of Journal of Materials Science ＆ Technology.

Microstructural Evolution of 6061 Alloy during Isothermal Heat Treatment

The semi-solid billet of 6061 aluminum alloy was prepared by the near-liquidus semi-continuous casting（LSC） with rosette or near-spheroide grains.The pre-deformation processing was applied before partial remelting to further improve the microstructure and properties of the semi-solid alloy.The effects of different processing parameters,such as holding temperature and holding time,on the semisolid microstructures during partial remelting have been investigated.It was found that the optimal partial remelting parameters should be 630℃ and 10-15 min for 6061 alloy cold rolled with 60% reduction in height of pre-deformation.The coarsening rates were anasysed by Lifshitz-Slyozov-Wagner（LSW） theory.The pre-deformed 6061 alloy exhibits lower coarsening rate constants than that of the as-cast one,and also lower than other alloys processed by different method found in previous literature.It is because the coarsening rate is associated with the initial microstructure and composition of the alloy.The secondary phases in the alloy inhibit the migration of the liquid film grain boundaries.The microstructure obtained by using the combination of near-liquidus semicontinuous casting and pre-deformation treatment is better than that without pre-deformation processing,which demonstrates that the used method is promising for fabricating high quality semi-solid alloys.

Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr合金碎屑固相再生工艺研究

通过热压烧结以及挤剪复合成形工艺对Mg-7Gd-4Y-2Zn-0.4Zr合金碎屑进行固相再生。在碎屑中添加体积分数5%、7%和9%的SiC颗粒,研究了SiC颗粒含量对固相再生坯料微观组织和力学性能的影响。结果表明,热压烧结后坯料中的界面明显,O元素在烧结界面富集。此外,微观组织中存在大块SiC颗粒,不同试样的塑性均较差。相比于其它试样,SiC体积分数7%的热烧结试样的综合性能最优,其抗拉强度为232 MPa,伸长率为1.76%。挤剪复合成形后,微观组织中的烧结界面消失,平均晶粒尺寸细化至10μm。此外,原本团聚分布的SiC颗粒均匀、弥散地分布在合金内部。SiC体积分数5%的固相再生坯料具有较优的综合力学性能,其抗拉强度为269 MPa,伸长率为12.2%,相比于固溶态合金分别提升了24.5%和62.7%。

Preparation and Mechanical Behavior of Mg-Based Bulk Metallic Glasses and their Matrix Composite

Mg87-xCuxDy13（x=22,27,32） bulk metallic glasses （BGMs） with a diameter of 6-8 mm and in-situ Mg phase reinforced Mg70Cu17Dy13 BMG matrix composite with a diameter of 3 mm have been prepared by copper mould casting. The glass forming ability （GFA） of Mg-Cu-Dy alloys have been investigated by differential scanning calorimetry （DSC） and X-Ray diffraction （XRD） and tne mechanical properties have been measured. Results show that Mg87-xCuxDy13（x=22,27,32） alloys in the Mg-Cu-Dy alloy system exhibit excellent GFA, and Mg60Cu27Dy13 alloy has the largest GFA among these alloys. And In-situ Mg phase reinforced Mg70Cu17Dy13 BMG matrix composite exhibits some work hardening and a high fracture compressive strength of 702.38 MPa and some plastic strain of 0.81%. The improvement of the mechanical properties is attributed to the fact that the Mg phase distributed in the amorphous matrix of the alloy has some effective load bearing and plastic deformation ability to restrict the expanding of shear bands and cracks and produce its own plastic deformation.

基于融合策略的块体金属玻璃形成能力预测

提出一种融合策略来提高随机森林(RF)、k近邻(KNN)、梯度提升决策树(GBDT)和极端梯度提升(XGBoost)模型预测块体金属玻璃(BMGs)形成能力(GFA)的准确性。该策略使用训练好的卷积神经网络(CNN)模型提取来特征向量,且合金的成分信息是唯一的输入变量,不需要通过实验获得其他物理和化学特性。此外,通过网格搜索方法和k折交叉验证对RF、KNN、GBDT和XGBoost模型的超参数进行了优化。结果表明,本文作者提出的4种融合模型CNN-RF、CNN-KNN、CNN-GBDT和CNN-XGBoost比上述4种机器学习模型(即RF、KNN、GBDT和XGBoost模型)预测精度更高,这表明训练好的CNN模型比人工特征提取更为高效。此外,与已报道的机器学习模型和GFA判据相比,本文作者提出的融合模型可以更精准地预测金属玻璃的形成能力。

复合镦挤工艺批生产质量和效率提升研究

基于航天与国防军工等领域对高强韧镁合金坯料产品的大量需求,以复合镦挤工艺为研究对象,开展了该工艺应用于产业化的批生产适应性研究。针对该工艺产业化过程中镦挤产生的压余过大、处理压余导致的工序不连续和镦挤大高径比坯料时挤出坯料弯曲的问题,提出3种改进方案,通过三维建模、数值模拟和成形工艺试验进行了验证。结果表明:挤压模口下方导引板的设计,将原本弯曲1.90°的坯料矫正为0.01°,有效提高了坯料成形直线度;复合镦挤无压余技术的应用,减少了10%的坯料损耗,避免了不必要的工序;连续生产快换模具结构的设计,使得仅更换模具部分构件就可以生产不同规格的坯料,实现连续镦挤,提高了生产效率和模具使用寿命。

从热力学计算到定形体系的实验表征设计全金属复合相变材料

用于热能管理的复合相变材料(C-PCMs)利用其一个或多个低熔点活性相的可逆相变(如熔化—凝固)存储和释放热能作为潜热。同时,高熔点的惰性相可以提供额外的性能,如定形性和改善的导热性。从难混溶合金中可获得具有这些特征的全金属复合材料体系。本文将热力学计算和实验测试相结合,探讨二元(Al-In,Al-Sn,Al-Bi和Cu-Bi)和三元(Al-In-Sn和Al-Bi-Sn)难混溶合金在100~300℃的温度范围内用作C-PCMs的潜力。结果表明,将这两种方法相结合对于全面理解复合体系和找到满足设计需求的最佳解决方案十分必要,它克服了“试错”法浪费时间的弊端,并为模拟提供了高质量的数据。

新型铝合金花环齿槽形组合节点滞回性能试验研究

板式节点是目前铝合金单层网壳最常用的节点,其主要通过上下盖板将铝合金梁的翼缘进行连接,而在腹板处并无连接,导致梁腹板的力学性能不能充分发挥。为弥补板式节点的这一不足,提出一种新型铝合金花环齿槽形组合节点(FGC节点),并通过拟静力试验探明了FGC节点的滞回性能。试验结果表明,FGC节点的滞回曲线包含4个阶段:弹性阶段、螺栓滑移阶段、孔壁承压-刚度退化阶段和失效阶段,而并无明显强度退化阶段。对比板式节点和FGC节点的试验结果可以发现,FGC节点具有更好的承载能力、变形能力和耗能能力。随着盖板厚度的增加,FGC节点的极限荷载增加,但是耗能能力降低。随着上下盖板半径的增加,FGC节点的极限荷载和耗能能力逐渐增强。随着盖板厚度的增大,增加花环齿槽体的刚度对FGC节点滞回性能影响减小。