Mg-Li-Gd alloys were prepared by electrochemical codeposition from LiCl-KCl-MgCl 2 -Gd 2 O 3 melts on molybdenum electrode with constant current density at 823 and 973 K. The microstructure of the Mg-Li-Gd alloys was ...Mg-Li-Gd alloys were prepared by electrochemical codeposition from LiCl-KCl-MgCl 2 -Gd 2 O 3 melts on molybdenum electrode with constant current density at 823 and 973 K. The microstructure of the Mg-Li-Gd alloys was analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), optical microscopy (OM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results show that magnesium and gadolinium deposit mainly in the first 30 min, and the alloy obtained contains 96.53% Mg, 0.27% Li and 3.20% Gd (mass fraction). Then, the reduction of lithium ions occurs quickly. The composition of alloy can be adjusted by controlling electrolysis time or Gd 2 O 3 concentration in LiCl-KCl melts. With the addition of Gd into Mg-Li alloys, the corrosion resistance of the alloys is enhanced. XRD results suggest that Mg 3 Gd and Mg 2 Gd can be formed in Mg-Li-Gd alloys. The distribution of Gd element in Mg-Li-Gd alloys indicates that Gd element mainly distributes at the grain boundaries of Mg-Li-Gd alloys.展开更多
Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloys were purified by filtering purification with and without vacuum. The type, morphology, size distribution and volume fraction of inclusion were analyzed with OM and SEM. The effect of inclusion in Mg-...Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloys were purified by filtering purification with and without vacuum. The type, morphology, size distribution and volume fraction of inclusion were analyzed with OM and SEM. The effect of inclusion in Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloys on anticorrosion ability was investigated with salt spray test and electrochemical test. The results show that the inclusions in the alloy can be removed effectively by filtering purification. The average size of inclusions in the alloys is decreased from 12.7 μm to 2.0 μm and the volume fraction of inclusions is reduced from 0.30% to 0.04%. With the decrease of the size of inclusions in the alloys, the corrosion rate of the alloys decreases dramatically from 38.8 g/(m 2 ·d) to 2.4 g/(m 2 ·d) in the salt spray test. The corrosion potential increases while the corrosion current decreases and the polarization resistance increases in the electrochemical tests, which indicates that the anticorrosion ability is improved.展开更多
The microstructure, age hardening behavior and mechanical properties of an Mg-8.5Gd-2.3Y-1.8Ag-0.4Zr alloy prepared by casting and hot extrusion techniques were investigated. The solution-treated (T4 temper) alloys ...The microstructure, age hardening behavior and mechanical properties of an Mg-8.5Gd-2.3Y-1.8Ag-0.4Zr alloy prepared by casting and hot extrusion techniques were investigated. The solution-treated (T4 temper) alloys were extruded at 400, 450 and 500 °C with an extrusion ratio of 10:1, respectively. Optimized mechanical properties were obtained by extrusion at 400 °C followed by T5 treatment under the combined effects of grain refinement and precipitation strengthening. The alloy exhibits a grain size of about 5.0 μm, initial and peak microhardness of HV 109 and HV 129, respectively. The tensile yield strength, ultimate tensile strength and elongation at room temperature are 391 MPa, 430 MPa and 5.2%, respectively.展开更多
The effects of trace Ag element on the precipitation behaviors and mechanical properties of the Mg−7.5Gd−1.5Y−0.4Zr(wt.%)alloy by means of tensile test,X-ray diffractometry,scanning electron microscopy,electron backsc...The effects of trace Ag element on the precipitation behaviors and mechanical properties of the Mg−7.5Gd−1.5Y−0.4Zr(wt.%)alloy by means of tensile test,X-ray diffractometry,scanning electron microscopy,electron backscattered diffractometry,and scanning transmission electron microscopy.There is an unusual texture(á0001ñ//extrusion direction)in the extruded Mg−Gd−Y−Zr alloys containing 0.5 wt.%Ag.During the aging periods at 225℃,the addition of the trace Ag does not form new precipitates,just accelerates aging kinetics,and refinesβ′precipitates,thereby increasing the number density of theβ′precipitates by Ag-clusters.Moreover,the Mg−Gd−Y−Zr alloy containing 0.5 wt.%Ag shows the most excellent synergy of strength and plasticity(408 MPa of ultimate tensile strength,265 MPa of yield strength,and 12.9%of elongation to failure)after peak-aging.展开更多
In order to verify the feasibility of producing Mg−rare earth(RE)alloy by selective laser melting(SLM)process,the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg−15Gd−1Zn−0.4Zr(wt.%)(GZ151K)alloy were investigated.The ...In order to verify the feasibility of producing Mg−rare earth(RE)alloy by selective laser melting(SLM)process,the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg−15Gd−1Zn−0.4Zr(wt.%)(GZ151K)alloy were investigated.The results show that fine grains(~2μm),fine secondary phases and weak texture,were observed in the as-fabricated(SLMed)GZ151K Mg alloy.At room temperature,the SLMed GZ151K alloy has a yield strength(YS)of 345 MPa,ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of 368 MPa and elongation of 3.0%.After subsequent aging(200℃,64 h,T5 treatment),the YS,UTS and elongation of the SLMed-T5 alloy are 410 MPa,428 MPa and 3.4%,respectively,which are higher than those of the conventional cast-T6 alloy,especially with the YS increased by 122 MPa.The main strengthening mechanisms of the SLMed GZ151K alloy are fine grains,fine secondary phases and residual stress,while after T5 treatment,the YS of the alloy is further enhanced by precipitates.展开更多
Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloy was purified by the method of filtering purification. The type, morphology, size distribution and volume fraction of inclusions in the alloy were analyzed using optical microscope and scanning electro...Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloy was purified by the method of filtering purification. The type, morphology, size distribution and volume fraction of inclusions in the alloy were analyzed using optical microscope and scanning electron microscope, and the effects of the inclusions on the mechanical and corrosion properties of the alloy were investigated. The results indicate that the filtering purification method is effective to remove inclusions in the alloy. By the filtering purification method, the average size of inclusions in the alloy reduces from 12.7 μm to 4.3 μm and the average volume fraction of inclusions in the alloy reduces from 0.26% to 0.06%. The ultimate tensile strength, yield strength and elongation of the alloy are improved from 200 MPa, 156 MPa and 3.4% to 232 MPa, 167 MPa and 7.0%, respectively. The corrosion rate of the alloy decreases dramatically from 38.8g/(mLd) to 2.5 g/(mZ.d) in the salt spray test.展开更多
基金Project(2009AA050702)supported by the National High-tech Research and Development Program of ChinaProject(GC06A212)supported by the Scientific Technology Project of Heilongjiang Province,China+2 种基金Project(50871033)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(208181)supported by the Key Project of Ministry of Education,ChinaProject(HEUCF101002)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China
文摘Mg-Li-Gd alloys were prepared by electrochemical codeposition from LiCl-KCl-MgCl 2 -Gd 2 O 3 melts on molybdenum electrode with constant current density at 823 and 973 K. The microstructure of the Mg-Li-Gd alloys was analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), optical microscopy (OM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results show that magnesium and gadolinium deposit mainly in the first 30 min, and the alloy obtained contains 96.53% Mg, 0.27% Li and 3.20% Gd (mass fraction). Then, the reduction of lithium ions occurs quickly. The composition of alloy can be adjusted by controlling electrolysis time or Gd 2 O 3 concentration in LiCl-KCl melts. With the addition of Gd into Mg-Li alloys, the corrosion resistance of the alloys is enhanced. XRD results suggest that Mg 3 Gd and Mg 2 Gd can be formed in Mg-Li-Gd alloys. The distribution of Gd element in Mg-Li-Gd alloys indicates that Gd element mainly distributes at the grain boundaries of Mg-Li-Gd alloys.
基金Project(2007CB613700)supported by the National Basic Research Program of China
文摘Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloys were purified by filtering purification with and without vacuum. The type, morphology, size distribution and volume fraction of inclusion were analyzed with OM and SEM. The effect of inclusion in Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloys on anticorrosion ability was investigated with salt spray test and electrochemical test. The results show that the inclusions in the alloy can be removed effectively by filtering purification. The average size of inclusions in the alloys is decreased from 12.7 μm to 2.0 μm and the volume fraction of inclusions is reduced from 0.30% to 0.04%. With the decrease of the size of inclusions in the alloys, the corrosion rate of the alloys decreases dramatically from 38.8 g/(m 2 ·d) to 2.4 g/(m 2 ·d) in the salt spray test. The corrosion potential increases while the corrosion current decreases and the polarization resistance increases in the electrochemical tests, which indicates that the anticorrosion ability is improved.
基金Projects (50674067, 51074106) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject (2009AA033501) supported by the High-Tech Research and Development Program of ChinaProject (09JC1408200) supported by the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality, China
文摘The microstructure, age hardening behavior and mechanical properties of an Mg-8.5Gd-2.3Y-1.8Ag-0.4Zr alloy prepared by casting and hot extrusion techniques were investigated. The solution-treated (T4 temper) alloys were extruded at 400, 450 and 500 °C with an extrusion ratio of 10:1, respectively. Optimized mechanical properties were obtained by extrusion at 400 °C followed by T5 treatment under the combined effects of grain refinement and precipitation strengthening. The alloy exhibits a grain size of about 5.0 μm, initial and peak microhardness of HV 109 and HV 129, respectively. The tensile yield strength, ultimate tensile strength and elongation at room temperature are 391 MPa, 430 MPa and 5.2%, respectively.
基金financial supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51574291, 51874367)。
文摘The effects of trace Ag element on the precipitation behaviors and mechanical properties of the Mg−7.5Gd−1.5Y−0.4Zr(wt.%)alloy by means of tensile test,X-ray diffractometry,scanning electron microscopy,electron backscattered diffractometry,and scanning transmission electron microscopy.There is an unusual texture(á0001ñ//extrusion direction)in the extruded Mg−Gd−Y−Zr alloys containing 0.5 wt.%Ag.During the aging periods at 225℃,the addition of the trace Ag does not form new precipitates,just accelerates aging kinetics,and refinesβ′precipitates,thereby increasing the number density of theβ′precipitates by Ag-clusters.Moreover,the Mg−Gd−Y−Zr alloy containing 0.5 wt.%Ag shows the most excellent synergy of strength and plasticity(408 MPa of ultimate tensile strength,265 MPa of yield strength,and 12.9%of elongation to failure)after peak-aging.
基金financial supports from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos.2016YFB0301000,2016YFB0701204)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51821001).
文摘In order to verify the feasibility of producing Mg−rare earth(RE)alloy by selective laser melting(SLM)process,the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg−15Gd−1Zn−0.4Zr(wt.%)(GZ151K)alloy were investigated.The results show that fine grains(~2μm),fine secondary phases and weak texture,were observed in the as-fabricated(SLMed)GZ151K Mg alloy.At room temperature,the SLMed GZ151K alloy has a yield strength(YS)of 345 MPa,ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of 368 MPa and elongation of 3.0%.After subsequent aging(200℃,64 h,T5 treatment),the YS,UTS and elongation of the SLMed-T5 alloy are 410 MPa,428 MPa and 3.4%,respectively,which are higher than those of the conventional cast-T6 alloy,especially with the YS increased by 122 MPa.The main strengthening mechanisms of the SLMed GZ151K alloy are fine grains,fine secondary phases and residual stress,while after T5 treatment,the YS of the alloy is further enhanced by precipitates.
基金Project(2007CB613705)supported by the National Basic Research Program of China
文摘Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloy was purified by the method of filtering purification. The type, morphology, size distribution and volume fraction of inclusions in the alloy were analyzed using optical microscope and scanning electron microscope, and the effects of the inclusions on the mechanical and corrosion properties of the alloy were investigated. The results indicate that the filtering purification method is effective to remove inclusions in the alloy. By the filtering purification method, the average size of inclusions in the alloy reduces from 12.7 μm to 4.3 μm and the average volume fraction of inclusions in the alloy reduces from 0.26% to 0.06%. The ultimate tensile strength, yield strength and elongation of the alloy are improved from 200 MPa, 156 MPa and 3.4% to 232 MPa, 167 MPa and 7.0%, respectively. The corrosion rate of the alloy decreases dramatically from 38.8g/(mLd) to 2.5 g/(mZ.d) in the salt spray test.