Effect of pressure on microstructures and mechanical properties of Al-Cu-based alloy prepared by squeeze casting

A new high-strength aluminum alloy with better fluidity than that of ZL205A was developed. The effect of applied pressure during squeeze casting on microstructures and properties of the alloy was studied. The results show that the fluidity of the alloy is 16% and 21% higher than that of ZL205A at the pouring temperature of 993 K and 1 013 K, respectively. Compared with permanent-mold casting, mechanical properties of the alloy prepared by squeeze casting are much higher. The tensile strength and elongation of the alloy are 520 MPa and 7.9% in squeeze casting under an applied pressure of 75 MPa, followed by solution treatment at 763 K for 1 h and at 773 K for 8 h, quenching in water at normal temperature and aging at 463 K for 5 h. The improvement of mechanical properties is attributed to the remarkable decreasing of the secondary dendrite arm spacing(SDAS) and eliminating of micro-porosity in the alloy caused by applied pressure.

Microstructure of Cu-based Amorphous Composite Coatings on AZ91D Magnesium Alloy by Laser Cladding

To improve the sliding wear resistance of AZ91D magnesium alloy, Cu-based amorphous composite coatings made of CuaTTi34Zr11Nis and Cu47Ti34Zr11Ni8＋20 wt pct SiC powders were fabricated on AZ91D magnesium alloy by laser cladding, respectively. SEM （scanning electron microscopy）, EDS （energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy）, XRD （X-ray diffraction） and TEM （transmission electron microscopy） techniques were employed to study the phases of the coatings. The results show that the coatings mainly consist of amorphous phase and different intermetallic compounds. The reason of formation of amorphous phase and the function of SiC particles were explained in details.

Interfacial Microstructure between WC-Based Cermet and Cu Alloy

A WC-TiC-Co/CuZnNi composite layer was produced on 1045 steel substrate by means of inside-furnace brazing technique. The microstructure, phase constituent and interfacial diffusion behavior between cermet and CuZnNi alloy were investigated by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscope (TEM), electron probe microanalyzer (EPMA) and X-ray diffraction. The results showed that microstructure of matrix was α and β phases. Cermet particies were surrounded by the α+β phases in the composite layer and their sizes were almost similar to those in original state. The interfacial zone was formed by the mutual diffusion of elements under the condition of high temperature. The interface consists of WC, TiC, CuZn, and CuNi phases, and there are no microcracks and inclusions near the interface.

医用可降解Zn-Sn-Cu合金的力学及腐蚀性能研究

可生物降解锌及其合金具有良好的生物相容性和降解速率,在生物医用材料领域具有广阔的应用前景。但纯锌的力学性能不足,如强度低、可塑性差,限制了其临床应用。在此,采用重力铸造制备了新的三元Zn-3Sn-x Cu(x=0,1,2,3wt%)合金,旨在通过与铜(Cu)的微合金化来获得良好的耐腐蚀性和生物相容性,并提高力学性能。通过金相分析、拉伸试验、显微硬度测试以及电化学和浸泡试验,分析其微观结构、力学性能及耐蚀性能。结果表明,Cu的加入,使得合金具有更高的强度和硬度;体外降解试验表明:Zn-3Sn-x Cu(x=0,1,2,3wt%)合金的降解速率较Zn-3Sn合金有较幅的提升,满足可降解医用材料的标准,有望成为一种新型可降解医用材料。

THERMODYNAMICS OF MARTENSITIC TRANSFORMATION IN β-Cu BASE ALLOYS

An approach for the thermodynamics of the thermoelastic martensitic transformation in β-Cu base alloys is suggested.Driving forces for martensitic transformation,T_0 and M_s tempera- tures in Cu-Zn,Cu-Al and Cu-Zn-Al alloys were calculated and the calculated M_s are in good agreement with the experimental ones.Ordering of the parent phase lowers M_s(T_0)in Cu-Zn and Cu-Zn-Al alloys,but raises M_s(T_0)in Cu-Al alloys.Two methods for the es- timation of the critical driving force for the thermoelastic martensitic transformation are also introduced.

High damping capacities of Mg-Cu based alloys

The dynamic mechanical analyzer(DMA)was applied to investigate the damping properties of Mg-Cu based alloys.The results show that the as-cast hypoeutectic Mg-Cu binary alloys exhibit ultra-high damping capacities,while the eutectic Mg-Cu alloy exhibits low damping capacity.The strain amplitude dependent damping performance reveals that the dislocation damping mainly dominates in Mg-Cu alloys.Furthermore,the influence of eutectic phase on damping mechanisms of Mg-Cu binary alloys was discussed in detail and the effect of Si addition on the damping of Mg-1%Cu based alloy was also reported.Two damping peaks are observed on the temperature dependent spectrum of Mg-Cu based alloys.One is located at room temperature,which is dislocation related peak;and the other is located at moderate temperature,which is caused by the grain boundary sliding.

Effect of texture on internal friction of Cu-Al-Mn based shape memory alloys

Shape memory alloys (SMAs) are well-known as high damping materials. Recently,we have reported that the Cu-Al-Mn SMAs show a high internal friction as well as the other SMAs such as Ni-Ti, Cu-Zn-Al SMAs. Since the Cu-Al-Mn-based SMAs possess an excellent cold-workability, a strong recrystallization texture can be formed by thermomechanical treatment. The present authors demonstrated that the texture control is considerably effective for improving the SM properties and especially, in the Cu-Al-Mn-Ni SMAs with a strong {112}<110> recrystallization texture, a large pseudoelastic (PE) of about 7% can be obtained. Such a texture control is expected to enhance the damping capacity in the Cu-Al-Mn-based SMAs as well as PE. In this study, the effect of texture on the internal friction in Cu-Al-Mn and Cu-Al-Mn-Ni SMAs was investigated by tensile testing mode of Dynamic Mechanical Spectrometer (DMS). In sheet specimens with the {112}<110> texture, value of dynamic damping tanφ depends on the loading direction and an excellent damping capacity of tanφ= 0.1 can be obtained at the rolling direction in the martensite phase condition. Moreover, these Cu-Al-Mn-based SMAs show a high tensile strength over 600 MPa in the martensite phase. The present Cu-Al-Mn-based SMAs should have a great potential as the damping materials.

THE FAILURE MECHANISM OF REVERSE SHAPE MEMORYEFFECT IN A Cu-BASE ALLOY

The interior structural evolution accompanying reverse shape memory effect (RSMEin a Cu-Zn-Al alloy was studied by means of transmission electron microscopy. It was found that RSME is closely related to bainitic transformation in this alloy during the isothermal reaction at moderate temperatures. At a given temperature and a certain external constraint stress, the shape memory effect depends mainly on the aging time.During the early stage, the shape memory effect enhances with the increase of reactiotn time. Then it will decrease gradually apon further aging. If the alloy is overaged, the stacking faults of bainite will disappear gradually by the motion of partial dislocations through which long range diffusion of solute atoms takes place, giving rise to the deterioration of RSME. When all the bainite transforms to α phase, RSME will lose completely.

Effect of Ni on glass-forming ability of Cu-Ti-based amorphous alloys

Ribbons of amorphous Cu-Ti-Ni alloys were prepared by the melt spinning method. The amorphous structure of these ribbons was confirmed by X-ray diffractametry and transmission electron microscopy. The effect of Ni on the glass-forming ability of Cu-Ti-based alloys was studied by differential scanning calorimetry(DSC). It is found that the supercooled liquid region, ?Tx value shows the maximum value of 61℃ at x=10 in the Cu50Ti50?xNix (x=0, 5, 10, 15 mole fraction, %) system. And the reduced glass transition temperature, Trg, is smaller than 0.45. The glass forming ability(GFA) of Cu-Ti alloy is not effectively promoted by Ni addition.

Vacuum Brazing of TiAl Based Alloy with 40Cr Steel

The vacuum brazing of TiAl based alloy with 40Cr steel was investigated using Ag-Cu-Ti filler metal. The experimental results show that the Ag, Cu, Ti atoms in the filler metal and the base metal inter-diffuse toward each other during brazing and react at the interface to form an inter-metallic AlCu 2Ti compound which joins two parts to produce a brazing joint with higher strength.

Influence of Si and Ge Microalloying Additions and Plastic Deformation on Precipitation Processes in Al-Cu Based Alloys

The combined effect of micro-alloying with Si and Ge and/or plastic deformation prior to ageing at 160°C on age hardening has been studied in an Al-2 at% Cu alloy. The results obtained indicate that the hardness response is faster and the peak hardness is higher when plastic deformation and micro-alloying are applied together than performing each procedure individually. Different amounts of deformation, ranging from 0% to 30% have been utilized. An optimum deformation degree for the hardening response has been established around 8% for the Al-Cu-Si-Ge alloy. Characterization by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) shows that the peak hardness is due to a complex microstructure that contained θ" disc shaped precipitates, rod-shaped Si-Ge precipitates and θ' plates that were heterogeneously nucleated on the Si-Ge particles. Pre-deformation has been found to stimulate the growth of the θ' plates due to enhanced diffusion along dislocation cores. Increasing deformation reduces the influence of the Si-Ge precipitates on heterogeneous nucleation, leading to reduced peak hardness and faster over-ageing.

Cu元素掺杂对MnNiInCoCu合金相变滞后的影响

采用快淬甩带技术制备Mn_(50)Ni_(38)In_(9)Co_(3)、Mn_(49)Ni_(38)In_(9)Co_(3)Cu_(1)以及Mn_(47)Ni_(38)In_(9)Co_(3)Cu_(3)合金薄带样品,并对其微观组织、马氏体相变行为和磁滞损耗进行分析。结果表明,随着Cu含量的提高,MnNiInCoCu合金马氏体转变温度逐渐升高,相变滞后和磁滞损耗降低,这是因为Cu元素促进合金晶格几何兼容性提高所致。

Experimental Analysis of Dynamic Stiffness Coefficient of the New Mn-Cu Alloy Annular Parts

Based on excitation-resonance mass testing principle, a proper experiment testing system is designed for annular parts. The dynamics characters of the axis sleeve, which is made of a new Mn-Cu alloy and used as a vibration reductor in high acceleration rotary testing machine for fusee, is investigated. The relationship between stiffness coefficient and utilizing frequency is obtained, and the simplified dynamics model of crystal is established From the viewpoint of crystal microstructure of the Mn-Cu alloy, the experiment result is analyzed by the viscoelastic theory, and the characters of stress and strain in the condition of high frequency are discussed. The results indicate that the Mn-Cu alloy annular parts are fit to be used on the high accleration rotary testing machine for fusee.

MARTENSITIC TRANSFORMATION AND THERMAL STABILITY IN Cu-Al-Co AND Cu-Al-Zr ALLOYS

Cu-Al-Co and Cu-Al-Zr alloys were explored with Co or Zr additions in Cu-Al alloys for high temperature shape memory alloys. Samples were quenched after homogenized at 850℃ for 48h. It was found that both Cu-Al-Co and Cu-Al-Zr show AlCus martensitic phase at room temperature and exhibit martensitic transformation temperatures higher than 200℃, showing the potentials for developing as high temperature shape memory alloys. Thermal cycles were performed by DSC instrument on both Cu-Al-Co and Cu-Al-Zr alloys. The results show that Cu-Al-Co loses its martensitic transformation after five thermal cycles, and Cu-Al-Zr exhibits no martensitic transformation in the second thermal cycle.

Cu/CuCrZr钎焊用Cu-Mn基多元固溶体钎料和接头结构

为了解决CFC与Cu Cr Zr合金的冶金连接问题,以二元合金Cu_(62)Mn_(38)(at.%)为基础成分,采用低熔点Ga作为主要合金化元素和微合金化元素Cr和Si,设计了系列固溶体钎料合金Cu_(62)Mn_(37-x)Ga_(x)Cr_(0.5)Si_(0.5)(x=0~10,at.%)。利用电弧熔炼、铜模吸铸和冷轧制备了100μm厚的钎料箔带。采用Cu_(62)Mn_(31)Ga_(6)Cr_(0.5)Si_(0.5)钎料在不同工艺条件下(875~900℃,保温15~25min)制备了无氧铜和Cu Cr Zr合金钎焊接头。通过热分析和X-射线衍射分析了钎料熔化行为和相组成;采用光学显微镜、扫描电镜、电子探针和力学性能拉伸机对接头的组织形貌、成分分布和力学性能进行了分析。结果表明,在880℃/保温25min钎焊工艺下可获得无缺陷CFC/Cu Cr Zr接头结构,焊缝的Cu固溶体基体内有少量不连续分布的粒状纳米Cr_(3)Si析出相;在室温抗拉试验中,此接头的抗拉强度为215MPa,断后延伸率40%,断裂模式为韧性断裂。该钎料和焊接工艺已应用于HL-2M偏滤器制造中碳纤维复合材料和Cu Cr Zr合金的连接加工。

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%.

THE TYPE II DEFECT IN 18R MARTENSITE IN A Cu-Zn-Al ALLOY

Type H defect in 18R martensite in a Cu-Zn-Al alloy has been studied by high resolution electron microscopy. It was found that Type H defect is not fault internal to martensite plate; rather,it is a stack of plates A and C. The rare observation of Type H defect is considered to be due to the fact that thc slice is too thin to exist for self-accommodation.

钎焊温度对Cu-Sn-Ti-Ga钎料钎焊金刚石接头组织及性能的影响

探讨了Cu-Sn-Ti-Ga复合钎料在900—980℃钎焊温度下对金刚石/钢进行钎焊连接,研究了钎焊温度对钎焊金刚石微观形貌、界面特征、元素分布变化及力学性能的影响。结果表明,Cu-Sn-Ti-Ga复合钎料在金刚石表面润湿性良好,钎焊界面主要包含Cu_(5.6)Sn、TiC及富Ga相;随着钎焊温度的提高,金刚石的出露度逐渐降低,石墨化程度逐渐增大,导致钎焊接头的磨削性能呈现先增大后减小的趋势;当钎焊温度为920℃时,界面处已形成连续均匀的TiC反应层,反应层厚度为0.31μm、硬度达到最大值为310 HV0.1;金刚石试样的磨损形式表现为均匀磨损,钎料对金刚石的把持力较高。本研究为低成本钎料的发展和应用提供了理论基础。

Texture Development of a Cold-rolled CuZnAl Alloy

In this paper, the textures of a CuZnAl alloy, produced d by cold rolling in the dual phase state, were studied. The alloy was heat-treated to obtain a microstructure of dual phases, then, cold-rolled with intermediate annealings. The pole figures of a and 3 phases were measured separately by the texture goniometer at the surface and center of rolled sheets. The orientation distribution function analysis showed that the a phase possessed a weak texture, and the 3 phase possessed a strong a-fiber texture. Compared the textures between the center and surface it was indicated that the textures were as a whole homogeneous. The formation of such two phase textures depended mainly on the volume percents of both phases as well as the recrystallization annealing.