RESEARCH ON HOT FORMING PROCESS OF A RETAINING RING OF HIGH-NITROGEN STEEL

Mn18Cr18N, the high-nitrogen steel, is the 2nd generation material for manufacturing the retaining ring of firepower generators. In this paper, the hot deformation behavior of the material was investigated by thermo-mechanical modeling tests. And the flow stress curves of the steel were obtained for various combinations of the temperature and strain rate. Based on the results of the tests, the complex forming process of a retaining ring including punching, expanding and extrusion with an enclosure was put forward and simulated by means of numerical simulation method. The results indicate that the process is a novel and force-saved practical technology for manufacturing heavy retaining rings.

Aging precipitation and recrystallization in high-nitrogen austenitic stainless steel

The interaction between precipitation and recrystallization in cold deformed Fe-18Cr-12Mn-0.48N high-nitrogen austenitic stainless steel was investigated by means of hardness test, optical microscopy (OM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results show that the recrystallization of the steel begins at about 750℃ . When aging at 750℃ , the precipitation occurs prior to recrystallization. Large numbers of the second phases nucleate in dislocation, grain boundary and subgrain boundary. Precipitation of the second-phase particles hinders the formation of recrystallization nucleus.

Effects of Addition of Lactobacillus plantarum and Enterococcus faecium Inoculants to High-Nitrogen Fertilized Timothy (Phleum pratense L.) on Fermentation, Nutritive Value, and Feed Intake of Silage

The objective of this study was to examine the effects of addition of inoculant to high-nitrogen (N) fertilized timothy on fermentation, nutritive value, and feed intake of silage. The silage of timothy cultivated with a N fertilizer rate at two levels (high level (H), standard level (S)) was prepared with (SI, HI) or without (SC, HC) an inoculants. The CP content of H increased by 38 g&middotkg-1 DM compared with that of S, and the WSC and ADF contents decreased compared with those of S. Regarding the fermentation of silage, the pH and NH3-N ratio was significantly lower in the silage with inoculant (SI and HI), showing improvement of the fermentation compared with those of the silage without the addition (SC and HC). The CP content was significantly higher in HC and HI than in SC and SI, and the NDF content was the lowest in HI among the four treatments. The CP digestibility of HC and HI was significantly higher than those of SC and SI. The EE digestibility of SI was significantly higher than that of SC, and that of HI was significantly higher than that of HC. The DCP contents were significantly higher in HC and HI than in SC and SI. The TDN content was the lowest in SC and highest in HI. The DCP intakes of HC and HI were significantly higher than those of SC and SI. When the N fertilizer rate was increased, the DCP content and DCP intake of the silage increased, and the addition of inoculant improved the fermentation and increased the TDN content.

中药材低氧高氮仓储气体环境创建方法研究

以甘肃道地大宗中药材当归、黄芪、党参干燥品为试验材料,通过筛选帐膜材料及气体置换方法,建立中药材低氧高氮仓储气体环境,并对低氧高氮仓储环境下3种中药材的虫蛀、霉变情况及主效成分保持效果进行评价。结果表明,应用0.18 mm TPU膜、0.12 mm PVC膜和0.12 mm PE膜,采用排气法、负压抽洗法、循环制氮充气法均可创建出适于中药材仓储的低氧高氮气体环境。在该环境下仓储当归、黄芪和党参1 a,中药材不生虫、不发霉,有效成分含量显著高于空气仓储,保质期可延长7个月以上。

A new efficient route for the synthesis of 4,4′,6,6′-tetra-(azido)azo-1,3,5-triazine

A new method for the synthesis of 4,4′,6,6′-tetra(azido)azo-1,3,5-triazine (TAAT) is described. The key intermediate 4,4′,6,6′-tetra(azido)hydrazo-1,3,5-triazine (TAHT) was synthesized by nucleophilic substitution in the case of sodium azide as nucleophile. N-Bromosuccinide (NBS) was used as oxidant to oxidize TAHT by a tractable operation under mild reaction condition. The target compound TAAT was obtained with a facile process and high overall yield of 81%. The structures of TAAT and its intermediates were identified by spectroscopic methods.

Screening of diverse cassava genotypes based on nitrogen uptake efficiency and yield

As one of the top three tuber crops of the world, cassava is a staple food and feed crop for tropical and subtropical regions. Because of its high drought resistance and tolerance to nutrient deficiency, cassava is usually cultivated on hilly areas that are nutrient-poor. Nitrogen(N) is one of the significant factors affecting cassava yield. A double factorial(N level×genotypes) split-plot field experiment was conducted to analyze differences in yield and N accumulation of 25 cassava genotypes under low-N conditions to screen for cassava genotypes with high-N efficiency. The two-year field experiment showed that cassava yield and N accumulation are determined by specific genotypes, soil N levels, and year. Among these factors, soil N levels are the main factors that are responsible for differences in cassava yield. When yield and relative N accumulation under low-N conditions were used as screening markers, we identified an efficient and responsive genotype(SC10), and two inefficient and non-responsive genotypes(SC205 and GR5). The efficient and responsive genotype and the inefficient and non-responsive genotype can be used as study materials to further reveal the mechanisms for high-N efficiency in cassava.

Structure design and property adjustment of new cage rich-nitrogen pentazolyltetraazacubanes as potential high energy density compounds

In this study,based on two attractive energetic compounds pentazole(PZ) and tetraazacubane(TAC),a new family of high energy and high nitrogen compounds pentazolyltetraazacubanes were designed.Then,a different number of NH2 or NO2 groups were introduced into the system to further adjust the property.The structures,properties,and the structure-property relationship of designed molecules were investigated theoretically.The results showed that all nine designed compounds have extremely high heat of formation(HOF,1226-2734 kJ/mol),good density(1,73-1.88 g/cm3),high detonation velocity(8.30-9.35 km/s),high detonation pressure(29.8-39.7 GPa) and acceptable sensitivity(△V:41-87 A3).These properties could be effectively positive adjusted by replacing one or two PZ rings by NH2 or/and NO2 groups,especially for the energy and sensitivity performance,which were increased and decreased obviously,respectively.As a result,two designed pentazolyltetraazacubanes were predicted to have higher energy and lower sensitivity than the famous high energy compound in use 1,3,5,7-tetranitro-1,3,5,7-tetraazacyclooctane,while two others have better co mbination property than 1,3,5-Trinitro-1,3,5-triazacyclohexane.In all,four new pentazolyltetraazacubanes with good combination performance were successfully designed by combining PZ with TAC,and the further property adjustment strategy of introducing a suitable amount of NH2/NO2 groups into the system.This work may help develop new cage energetic compounds.

Influence of Austenitizing Temperature on the Microstructure and Corrosion Resistance of 55Cr18Mo1VN High-Nitrogen Plastic Mould Steel

The influence of austenitizing temperature on the microstructure and corrosion resistance of 55Cr18MolVN high-nitrogen plastic mould steel was investigated. The microstructure, elemental distribution and Cr-depleted zone of different heat-treated samples were investigated by X-ray diffraction, electron probe microanalyzer analysis, and trans- mission electron microscopy. The corrosion resistance was evaluated using electrochemical measurements, and the analysis of passive film was carded out by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The results indicated that the volume fraction of precipitates decreased, and the homogeneity of elements was improved with increasing austenitizing temperature. The degree of Cr-depleted zone around coarse M23C6 was severer than that around M2N, and pitting corrosion initiated preferentially around M23C6. The corrosion resistance of the samples increased with the austenitizing temperature. With the increase in austenitizing temperature, the passive film was thickened and Cr（III）cr2O3 in the inner layer of passive film was enriched, which enhanced the corrosion resistance of the steel. The higher content of nitrogen in solid solution at higher austenitizing temperature contributed to the increased intensity of CrN and NH3, leading to the increase in pH value in the pit, and promoting the repassivation of 55Cr18Mo1N steel.

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of High-Nitrogen Austenitic Stainless Steels Subjected to Equal-Channel Angular Pressing

Three high-nitrogen stainless steels with different N contents were successfully processed by equal-channel angular pressing for one pass, and their microstructures and mechanical properties were investigated. It was found that the microstructure of the billet was heterogeneous across the billet thickness, resulting in the difference in the mechanical properties due to the different deformation conditions. A relatively low strength, high uniform elongation, and high work- hardening rate for the samples at the bottom of the billet was achieved in comparison with those processed at the top. Meanwhile, it was observed that the density of deformation twins increased with the content of N; accordingly, the strength and elongation of the alloys increase with the content of N, resulting in a good strength-ductility combination.

Application of Grain Boundary Engineering to Improve Intergranular Corrosion Resistance in a Fe–Cr–Mn–Mo–N High-Nitrogen and Nickel-Free Austenitic Stainless Steel

Optimization of grain boundary engineering(GBE) process is explored in a Fe–20Cr–19Mn–2Mo–0.82N high-nitrogen and nickel-free austenitic stainless steel, and its intergranular corrosion(IGC) property after GBE treatment is experimentally evaluated. The proportion of low Σ coincidence site lattice(CSL) boundaries reaches 79.4% in the sample processed with 5% cold rolling and annealing at 1423 K for 72 h;there is an increase of 32.1% compared with the solution-treated sample. After grain boundary character distribution optimization, IGC performance is noticeably improved. Only Σ3 boundaries in the special boundaries are resistant to IGC under the experimental condition. The size of grain cluster enlarges with increasing fraction of low ΣCSL boundaries, and the amount of Σ3 boundaries interrupting the random boundary network increases during growth of the clusters, which is the essential reason for the improvement of IGC resistance.

Fretting wear behaviour of high-nitrogen stainless bearing steel under lubrication condition

The fretting wear performance of high-nitrogen stainless bearing steel(40Cr15Mo2VN)under lubrication conditions was researched.Lithium-based grease was preparedusing MoS2 and carbon nanotubes(CNTs)as additives.AISI 52100 steel ball was used in four-ball test to evaluate the extreme pressure property and wear resistance of grease.After four-ball test,the grease adding 0.8 mass%MoS2 and 0.8 mass%CNTs,respectively,was chosen and used for fretting test.AISI 52100 ball and 40Cr15Mo2VN steel disc were used as the upper and lower samples for fretting test.The results showed that wear power consumption increased with the increase in both sliding velocity and contact stress.When initial contact stress was 2.047 GPa,the main wear mechanisms were abrasive wear and plastic deformation as the velocity increased 0.028 to 0.112 m/s.When the velocity was 0.028 m/s,the main wear mechanisms changed abrasive wear to adhesion wear and finally to abrasive wear and adhesion wear as the initial contact stress increased 1.788 to 2.579 GPa.The volume loss grew sharply becaof the changes in wear mechanisms.In this condition,the volume loss growth rate can be divided into three regions according to different wear power consumption ranges corresponding to different wear mechanisms.

Effect of Cold Deformation on the Friction–Wear Property of a Biomedical Nickel-Free High-Nitrogen Stainless Steel

The microstructural,mechanical and corrosion properties of different cold-rolled biomedical nickel-free highnitrogen stainless steels（NFHNSSs） were investigated to study the effect of cold deformation on its dry wear resistance as well as corrosion–wear behaviors in distilled water and Hank＇s solution. The results indicated that NFHNSS was characterized by stable austenite and possessed excellent work-hardening capacity; due to increasing cold deformation,the corrosion resistance just decreased very slightly and the dry wear rate decreased initially but subsequently increased,while the corrosion–wear resistance was improved monotonically in both distilled water and Hank＇s solution in spite of the presence of corrosive ions. The friction coefficients for different cold-rolled NFHNSSs were very close under the same lubricating condition,but they were the largest in distilled water compared to that in dry wear tests and Hank＇s solution.

Enhanced strength and toughness of high nitrogen stainless bearing steel by controlling interstitial partitioning via V-microalloying

High-nitrogen stainless bearing steel(HNSBS)with ultra-high tensile strength(∼2403 MPa)and good toughness(∼80.0 J)was obtained by V-microalloying,overcoming the strength-toughness trade-off of conventional V-free HNSBS.In this work,since V-microalloying facilitated the enrichment of interstitial atoms(C and N)in precipitates,the content of interstitial atoms in the matrix was reduced accordingly(i.e.,interstitial partitioning).On the one hand,V-microalloying reduced the substantial intergranular precipitates and transformed the precipitates from M_(23)C_(6)+M_(2)N into V-containing M_(23)C_(6)+M_(2)N+MN with multi-scale particle sizes,causing a coupling strengthening effect,which contributed to the toughness and additional strength increase.On the other hand,V-microalloying controlled interstitial partitioning,effectively refined coarse retained austenite(RA),increased the fraction of dislocation martensite,and reduced the fraction of twin martensite.The more film-like RA and dislocation martensite with high dislocation density coordinated plastic deformation and prevented crack propagation,thus obviously enhancing the strength and toughness of 0.2 V steel.This study provides a new route to develop high-performance HNSBS for aerospace applications.

Effect of aging treatment on microstructure and corrosion behavior of a Fe-18Cr-15Mn-0.66N stainless steel

The effect of aging treatment on the microstructure and corrosion behavior of a Fe-18Cr-15Mn-0.66N high-nitrogen stainless steel(HNSS) in 3.5 wt.% Na Cl solution was investigated using a series of electrochemical tests, scanning electronic microscopy(SEM), X-ray diffraction(XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS). The results showed that the aging treatment led to the precipitation of CrN particles along the grain boundaries and their morphologies changed from dispersive particles to continuous network as the aging time increased up to 60 min. Aging time had minor effects on the corrosion potential and corrosion current density, but resulted in the sharp decrease in the pitting corrosion potential.The passive film behaved as a n-type semiconductor, and the donor density of the passive film increased with the aging time. Meanwhile, the fraction of stable oxide(CrO) in the passive film decreased with the aging time. It demonstrates that the aging treatment deteriorated the protectiveness of the passive film, hence weakened the corrosion resistance of HNSS.

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Thermal Behavior of GZTO·H2O

Guanidimium-4,4-azo-l-hydro-1,2,4-triazol-5-one （GZTO·H2O） was synthesized from 4-amino-1,2,4-triazol- 5-one as a starting material by two-step including oxidation coupling using acid KMnO4 and reaction with （NH2）2C=NHoHNO3 （GN） in KOH solution. The single crystal of the title compound was obtained by slow evapo- ration method at room temperature, and its structure was firstly determined with X-ray single-crystal diffractometer. It is a orthorhombic crystal, space group Pbca with cell dimensions of a = 1.0459（2） nm, b =- 1.3584（3） nm, c= 1.6103（3） nm, a= 90.00（10）°, β=90.00（11）°,γ=90.00（11）°, V=2.2878（8） nm3, Z=8, De= 1.587 gocm-3, F（000） = 1136,/l = 0.132 mm- 1, R1 = 0.0455, wR2 = 0. 1397. The thermal behavior of GZTO·H2O was studied under a non-isothermal condition by DSC-TGA method, and its thermal decomposition process can be divided into three stages, and the first stage is an intense exothermic decomposition process. The second stage and the third stage are slow exothermic decomposition processes. The critical temperature of thermal explosion is 237.74℃.

Hot working process optimization of Fe-20Mn-19Cr-0.5C-0.6N steel by activation energy, power dissipation and microstructural evolution

Hot deformation behavior of an Fe-20Mn-19Cr-0.5C-0.6N high-nitrogen austenitic steel has been studied by isothermal compression tests in deformation temperature range of 800-1200℃ and strain rate range of 0.01-10 s^-1. Results indicate that the Fe-20Mn-19Cr-0.5C-0.6N steel has high deformation resistance due to strong hindering effect on dislocation moving by nitrogen-induced lattice misfit. The twinning-induced plasticity effect is gradually suppressed with the increase in deformation temperature, and high-temperature plastic deformation mechanism by twinning is gradually replaced by dislocation planar slip. The deformation resistance is up to 343 MPa at deformation conditions of (1000 ℃, 0.01 s^-1), which is over 100 MPa higher than that in martensitic steel and 50 MPa higher than that in austenitic steel. Besides, value of deformation activation energy for the Fe-20Mn-19Cr-0.6N steel is up to 784 kJ mol^-1. Power dissipation efficiency is lower than 0.13, while hot processing map exhibits a very wide range of working area. The optimum hot working process obtains at deformation temperature range of 950-1200℃ and strain rate range of 0.01-10 s^-1, when deformation acti-vation energy is less than 662.6 kJ mol^-1, power dissipation efficiency exceeds 0.22, dynamic recrystallization fraction is over 46.1% and microstructures are without instable characteristics.

Three New Compounds Based on 4,4＇-Azo-l,2,4-triazol-5-one： Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Thermal Properties

A series of guanidine salts of 4,4＇-azo-l,2,4-triazol-5-one with guanidine（1）, aminoguanidine（2）, diaminoguanidine（3） and triaminoguanidine（4） was prepared. Compounds 2--4 were characterized by infrared（IR） spectroscopy, elemental analysis and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Thermal decomposition processes of compounds 1--4 were investigated by differential scanning calorimetry（DSC）, and all the compounds showed good thermal stability up to 190 ℃. Moreover, these four guanidine salts are more unstable with the increasing number of amino groups. Thermal stability parameters（Te,0 and Tb）and thermodynamic functions（△S≠, △H≠ and △G≠） for compounds 1-4 were calculated. The constant-volume combustion heats（AcU） for compounds 2--4 were determined and tended to increase with the increase of the number of amino groups. The calculated standard molar enthalpies of forma- tion（△ρH0m） of compounds 2-4 are -541.04, -178.67 and-83.08 kJ/mol, respectively. The impact sensitivities results indicate that these four energetic salts are less sensitive than 1,3,5-trinitrotriazacyccohexane（RDX） and 1,3,5,7- tetranitrotetraqza-cyclo-octane（HMX）.

Improving Intergranular Stress Corrosion Cracking Resistance in a Fe–18Cr–17Mn–2Mo–0.85N Austenitic Stainless Steel Through Grain Boundary Character Distribution Optimization

The grain boundary character distribution(GBCD) optimization and its effect on the intergranular stress corrosion cracking(IGSCC) resistance in a cold-rolled and subsequently annealed Fe-18 Cr-17 Mn-2 Mo-0.85 N high-nitrogen nickel-free austenitic stainless steel were systematically explored.The results show that stacking faults and planar slip bands appearing at the right amount of deformation(lower than 10%) are beneficial cold-rolled microstructures to the GBCD optimization.The proportion of special boundaries gradually increases in the subsequent stages of recrystallization and grain growth,accompanying with the growth of twin-related domain in the experimental steel.In this way,the fraction of low ∑ coincidence site lattice(CSL) boundaries can reach as high as 82.85% for the specimen cold-rolled by 5% and then annealed at 1423 K for 72 h.After GBCD optimization,low ∑ CSL boundaries and the special triple junctions(J2,J3) of high proportion can greatly hinder the nitride precipitation along grain boundaries and enhance the capability for intergranular crack arrest,thus improving the IGSCC resistance of the experimental steel.