{1012}twin–twin intersection-induced lattice rotation and dynamic recrystallization in Mg–6Al–3Sn–2Zn alloy

This study investigated the formation mechanism of new grains due to twin–twin intersections in a coarse-grained Mg–6Al–3Sn–2Zn alloy during different strain rates of an isothermal compression.The results of electron backscattered diffraction investigations showed that the activated twins were primarily{1012}tension twins,and 60°<1010>boundaries formed due to twin–twin intersections under different strain rates.Isolated twin variants with 60°<1010>boundaries transformed into new grains through lattice rotations at a low strain rate(0.01 s^(−1)).At a high strain rate(10 s^(−1)),the regions surrounded by subgrain boundaries through high-density dislocation arrangement and the 60°<1010>boundaries transformed into new grains via dynamic recrystallization.

通过不同热挤压方式制备具有较优强塑性组合的新型Mg-5Sn-2Al-1Zn合金

制备新型Mg-5Sn-2Al-1Zn(TAZ521)合金。为提高合金的强度与塑性,采用正挤压(DE)和挤压-剪切(ES)两种工艺对该合金进行变形处理。通过XRD、SEM、TEM、EBSD和拉伸试验等方法研究均匀态和挤压态合金的显微组织演变、织构演变及强化机制。结果表明,正挤压态合金的力学性能得到改善;然而,合金表现出由粗晶和细小动态再结晶(DRXed)晶粒组成的双峰组织。经过挤压-剪切变形后的合金组织变得更加均匀,并且实现更好的强韧性结合,变形后合金的屈服强度(YS)、极限抗拉强度(UTS)和伸长率(EL)分别达到212 MPa、303 MPa和21.7%。晶粒细化和Mg2Sn析出物的钉扎效应对强度的提高起到重要作用,此外,延展性的提高归因于基面纤维织构的弱化和非基面滑移系的激活。

基于冷喷涂工艺的Mg-Zn-Al-Sn-Mn合金防腐Al涂层制备

采用冷喷涂技术在Mg-Zn-Al-Sn-Mn合金表面制备Al涂层,以提高其耐腐蚀性能。研究工作气体温度和压力对Al涂层显微组织和腐蚀行为的影响。结果表明,随着气体温度和压力的升高,Al涂层的致密度和厚度均明显增加。高的气体温度能降低颗粒沉积的临界速度,并提高沉积效率。高的气体压力不仅提升机械结合质量,而且对沉积的涂层具有较强的夯实作用。由于孔隙的减少,Al涂层的耐蚀性随着气体温度和压力的升高而提高。Al(OH)_(3)和Al_(2)O_(3)等腐蚀产物可以堵塞涂层中的孔隙,并作为阻碍腐蚀的物理屏障,从而有效保护Mg合金免受腐蚀。

生物可降解挤压态Mg-Sn-Zn-Zr合金组织与腐蚀性能的研究

采用气体保护法制备了高强塑性Mg-Sn-Zn-Zr(TZK)合金,然后在不同温度(300、350、400℃)对其进行挤压变形,并对合金的微观组织、物相组成和体外降解行为进行研究。结果表明:300℃挤压后合金的组织为均匀细小的等轴晶,晶粒尺寸最小,为6.57μm;析氢量和腐蚀速率最低,耐腐蚀性能最好。随挤压温度升高,合金的晶粒长大,组织中出现孪晶,导致其耐腐蚀性能变差。

热处理对Mg-3Sn-2Al-1Zn-5Li合金耐蚀性能的影响

对Mg-3Sn-2Al-1Zn-5Li合金进行了不同方式的热处理。利用电化学测试研究了不同热处理状态合金在3.5%NaCl溶液中的腐蚀电化学行为,并通过扫描电镜、能谱以及X射线衍射分析了合金腐蚀形貌及腐蚀产物的成分。结果表明:经固溶处理和时效处理后,合金的耐蚀性能有所提高,并且固溶态的Mg-3Sn-2Al-1Zn-5Li合金有着最佳的耐蚀性能;合金的腐蚀特征为丝状腐蚀,腐蚀产物主要为Mg(OH)_(2)。

Mg-Sn基合金沉淀强化研究进展

Mg-Sn基合金是应用前景广阔的时效强化型合金,添加合金元素可以细化Mg_(2)Sn沉淀相,并增强其时效强化效果,合金化元素选择及添加量是优化Mg-Sn合金力学性能的关键因素。本文总结了6种有理和9种无理的Mg_(2)Sn与Mg基体的取向关系,具有有理取向的Mg_(2)Sn沉淀位于基面呈板状和棒状,而无理取向的Mg_(2)Sn沉淀为非基面的板状和盘状。结合形貌和取向,进一步综述合金元素对Mg_(2)Sn沉淀相形核和生长的影响规律,其中Al、Zn元素促使非基面Mg_(2)Sn相析出;Ag、Na元素为Mg_(2)Sn相提供更多的形核位点;Ca和Y元素形成高熔点的三元相,时效效果不理想。基于研究现状,展望了Mg-Sn基合金研究趋势和方向。

挤压态Mg-0.5Bi-0.5Sn-0.5Ag合金的热变形行为、组织和织构演变

本文成功制备了一种新型挤压态低合金化Mg-0.5Bi-0.5Sn-0.5Ag合金(BTQ000合金)。在变形温度为400℃、应变速率为10 s^(-1)的条件下,对BTQ000合金进行热压缩实验,研究了该合金在不同应变阶段的变形机制组织和织构演变。结果表明:BTQ000合金的流变应力曲线可分为加工硬化、动态回复、稳态流变和额外应变硬化四个阶段。合金发生了明显的回复和动态再结晶,随着应变的增大,平均晶粒粒径先增大后减小,孪晶的面积分数逐渐减小,亚晶的面积分数先增后减。当应变为0.1时,亚晶的最大面积分数为76.2%,亚晶对织构类型和强度起着主导作用,而织构强度则表现出先减后增的趋势。当应变为0.4时,大量具有弥散取向的动态再结晶晶粒减少了织构的峰值强度。由此可见,亚晶和动态再结晶是影响合金织构类型和强度的主导因素。

Greatly enhanced corrosion/wear resistances of epoxy coating for Mg alloy through a synergistic effect between functionalized graphene and insulated blocking layer

The poor corrosion and wear resistances of Mg alloys seriously limit their potential applications in various industries.The conventional epoxy coating easily forms many intrinsic defects during the solidification process,which cannot provide sufficient protection.In the current study,we design a double-layer epoxy composite coating on Mg alloy with enhanced anti-corrosion/wear properties,via the spin-assisted assembly technique.The outer layer is functionalized graphene(FG)in waterborne epoxy resin(WEP)and the inner layer is Ce-based conversion(Ce)film.The FG sheets can be homogeneously dispersed within the epoxy matrix to fill the intrinsic defects and improve the barrier capability.The Ce film connects the outer layer with the substrate,showing the transition effect.The corrosion rate of Ce/WEP/FG composite coating is 2131 times lower than that of bare Mg alloy,and the wear rate is decreased by~90%.The improved corrosion resistance is attributed to the labyrinth effect(hindering the penetration of corrosive medium)and the obstruction of galvanic coupling behavior.The synergistic effect derived from the FG sheet and blocking layer exhibits great potential in realizing the improvement of multi-functional integration,which will open up a new avenue for the development of novel composite protection coatings of Mg alloys.

微量In对Mg-4Sn合金微观组织、电化学行为和放电性能的影响

向铸态Mg-4Sn合金中添加1.0wt%In,研究了微量In对合金微观组织、电化学行为和放电性能的影响。结果表明,添加In元素前后,合金的微观组织均由树枝晶形态的α-Mg基体以及在枝晶间弥散分布的Mg_(2)Sn相组成。添加In元素后,In固溶于基体中,且合金的树枝晶尺寸变小,Mg_(2)Sn相的均匀性提高;合金的开路电位更负,自腐蚀电流密度更低;在电池性能的测试中,合金表现出更平稳的放电过程、更负的放电电位和更高的阳极效率。这主要归因于加入In后合金更高的放电活性和更疏松的放电产物。

Ca含量对时效态Mg-6.5Al-xCa-1Sn-0.3Sr镁合金显微组织和性能的影响

通过XRD、SEM和性能测试研究了Ca含量的变化对时效态Mg-6.5Al-xCa-1Sn-0.3Sr(x=1,1.5,2,2.5)镁合金的显微组织和性能的影响。结果表明,时效态合金主要由α-Mg和Al_(2)Ca相组成,Al_(2)Ca相成网状分布。合金的抗拉强度和伸长率随着Ca加入量的增加而逐渐降低,当Ca含量为1%时合金的拉伸性能最佳,而合金的硬度随着Ca的加入而增加。在175℃、70 MPa下,Ca的添加使时效态合金的稳态蠕变速率降低。

Mechanism of microarc oxidation on AZ91D Mg alloy induced byβ-Mg_(17)Al_(12) phase

This work proposed a strategy of indirectly inducing uniform microarc discharge by controlling the content and distribution ofβ-Mg_(17)Al_(12)phase in AZ91D Mg alloy.Two kinds of nano-particles(ZrO_(2)and TiO_(2))were designed to be added into the substrate of Mg alloy by friction stir processing(FSP).Then,Mg alloy sample designed with different precipitated morphology ofβ-Mg_(17)Al_(12)phase was treated by microarc oxidation(MAO)in Na_(3)PO_(4)/Na2SiO3electrolyte.The characteristics and performance of the MAO coating was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy(SEM),energy dispersive spectrometer(EDS),X-ray diffraction(XRD),X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),contact angle meter,and potentiodynamic polarization.It was found that the coarseα-Mg grains in extruded AZ91D Mg alloy were refined by FSP,and theβ-Mg_(17)Al_(12)phase with reticular structure was broken and dispersed.The nano-ZrO_(2)particles were pinned at the grain boundary by FSP,which refined theα-Mg grain and promoted the precipitation ofβ-Mg_(17)Al_(12)phase in grains.It effectively inhibited the“cascade”phenomenon of microarcs,which induced the uniform distribution of discharge pores.The MAO coating on Zr-FSP sample had good wettability and corrosion resistance.However,TiO_(2)particles were hardly detected in the coating on TiFSP sample.

热轧变形量对Al0.4Mg0.2Mn0.1Sn阳极合金电化学性能的影响

添加适量的Mg、Mn和Sn等合金元素制备了性能良好的Al0.4Mg0.2Mn0.1Sn阳极合金。采用析氢速率测试、电化学测试、恒流放电测试、显微组织和腐蚀形貌观察,分析不同热轧变形量对该阳极合金活性的影响。结果表明:适当的热轧变形量使阳极合金组织均匀,晶粒宽度变小,晶粒细化;适当的热轧变形量提升了该阳极合金的电化学性能,降低了腐蚀速率,改善了腐蚀形貌。Al0.4Mg0.2Mn0.1Sn阳极合金在60%热轧变形量下,自腐蚀速率最低,为0.167 mL(min·cm^(2));在60 mA/cm^(2)电流密度下的放电电压达到1.27 V,最大功率密度为53.65 mW/cm^(2)。

Mg_(8)Sn_(4-x)M_(x)结构稳定性与弹性常数的第一性原理计算

利用基于密度泛函理论的CASTEP软件构建Mg_(8)Sn_(4-x)M_(x)(M=Al、Cu;x=0、1或2)晶体结构模型,采用第一性原理计算其晶格常数、结构稳定性和弹性常数,并分析不同量的M原子固溶于Mg_(2)Sn后体系的电子特性、弹性性能和本征硬度.计算结果表明,M原子能自发固溶于Mg_(2)Sn相,且所得Mg_(8)Sn_(4-x)M_(x)(x=1或2)晶体结构均可稳定存在;当2个M原子固溶于Mg_(2)Sn时,使其晶体结构由立方晶系转变为四方晶系.态密度分析表明,M原子固溶后体系原子存在明显轨道杂化现象,表现出较强的共价键,增加M原子固溶量不会改变各原子对态密度的贡献规律,但会提高该原子对电子对态密度的贡献度.弹性性能和本征硬度分析表明:Mg_(2)Sn中固溶M原子后,体系力学性能仍稳定,增加M原子固溶量,体系硬度逐渐降低,韧塑性不断提高,即M原子固溶量增加能提升体系的韧塑性.

Effect of pre-twinning and heat treatment on formability of AZX311 Mg alloy

In this study,the effects of pre-strain-induced tensile twins(TTWs)and controlled heat treatment on the formability behavior of AZX311 Mg alloy sheets were investigated.A 4%compressive strain was applied to pre-strain the sheets using the in-plane compression(IPC)technique along the rolling direction(RD)to introduce TTWs.The pre-strained(PS)samples were subsequently heat-treated at 250℃,350℃,and 400℃ independently for 1 hr,and are termed as PSA1,PSA2,and PSA3,respectively.Erichsen cupping tests were conducted to assess the formability of the sheet samples under different initial conditions.The results showed that the PS sample heat-treated at 250℃ for 1hr exhibited a decrease in the Erichsen index(IE)compared to the as-rolled sample,whereas PSA2 and PSA3 samples showed an increase in IE values.Microtexture analysis revealed that most of the TTWs generated through pre-twinning were stable at 250℃;however,the twin volume fraction reduced to 41%at 350℃ compared to the PS samples due to enhanced thermal activity at that temperature.Furthermore,PSA2 samples showed severe grain coarsening in some areas of the sample,and the fraction of such grains increased in the PSA3 samples.The stretch formability(IE value)of PSA2 samples showed a 32.3%increase compared to the as-rolled specimens.Additionally,the analysis of the deformed specimen at failure under the Erichsen test indicated that considerable detwinning occurs in the PS and PSA1 samples,whereas dislocation slip activity dominates in the PSA2 and PSA3 samples during stretch forming.Apart from detwinning and dislocation slip,deformation twins were also observed in all samples after the Erichsen test.Thus,this work highlights the importance of texture control and its underlying mechanisms via pre-twinning followed by heat treatment and their impact on the room temperature(RT)stretch formability of AZX311 Mg alloy sheets.

Revealing the role of pyramidal slip in the high ductility of Mg-Li alloy

The high ductility of Mg-Li alloy has been mainly ascribed to a high activity of pyramidal<c+a>slip to accommodate plastic strain.In the present study,however,a quantitative analysis reveals that Li-addition can only slightly stimulate the activation of pyramidal<c+a>slip under compression along the normal direction of a hot-rolled Mg-4.5 wt.%Li plate,with a relative activity of approximately 18%.Although the limited activity of pyramidal<c+a>slip alone cannot accommodate a large plastic strain,it effectively reduces the number of{10.11}−{10.12}double twins,which are believed to be favorable sites for crack initiation.The evidently reduced activity of double twins leads to a lower cracking tendency,and therefore improves ductility.

Effect of characteristics and distribution of Mg_(17)Al_(12)precipitates on tensile and bending properties of high-Al-containing Mg alloys

This study investigates the effect of characteristics and distribution of Mg_(17)Al_(12)precipitates on the uniaxial tensile and three-point bending properties of extruded Mg alloys containing high Al contents.The extruded Mg–9Al–1Zn–0.3Mn(AZ91)alloy contains lamellar-structured Mg_(17)Al_(12)discontinuous precipitates along the grain boundaries,which are formed via static precipitation during natural air cooling.The extruded Mg–11Al–1Zn–0.3Mn(AZ111)alloy contains spherical Mg_(17)Al_(12)precipitates at the grain boundaries and inside the grains,which are formed via dynamic precipitation during extrusion.Due to inhomogeneous distribution of precipitates,the AZ111 alloy consists of two different precipitate regions:precipitate-rich region with numerous precipitates and finer grains and precipitate-scarce region with a few precipitates and coarser grains.The AZ111 alloy exhibits a higher tensile strength than the AZ91 alloy because its smaller grain size and more abundant precipitates result in stronger grain-boundary hardening and precipitation hardening effects,respectively.However,the tensile elongation of the AZ111 alloy is lower than that of the AZ91 alloy because the weak cohesion between the dynamic precipitates and the matrix facilitates the crack initiation and propagation.During bending,a macrocrack initiates on the outer surface of bending specimen in both alloys.The AZ111 alloy exhibits higher bending yield strength and lower failure bending strain than the AZ91 alloy.The bending specimens of the AZ91 alloy have similar bending formability,whereas those of the AZ111 alloy exhibit considerable differences in bending formability and crack propagation behavior,depending on the distribution and number density of precipitates in the specimen.In bending specimens of the AZ111 alloy,it is found that the failure bending strain(ε_(f,bending))is inversely proportional to the area fraction of precipitates in the outer zone of bending specimen(A_(ppt)),with a relationship ofε_(f,bending)=–0.1A_(ppt)+5.86.

Development of anti-corrosive coating on AZ31 Mg alloy modified by MOF/LDH/PEO hybrids

The self-assembly of hybrid inorganic-organic materials on stationary platforms plays a critical role in improving their structural stability and wide usability.In this work,a novel two-step hydrothermal approach is proposed for synthesizing stable and advanced hybrid coatings on metal-oxide platforms through the surface modification of layered double hydroxide(LDH)films using novel metal-organic frameworks(MOFs).Initially,Mg-Al LDH nanocontainers,grown on a magnesium oxide layer produced through plasma electrolytic oxidation(PEO)of AZ31 Mg alloy substrate,were intercalated with cobalt via an oxidation route,providing the metallic coordination center for the MOF formation.In the subsequent step,a pioneering technique is introduced,utilizing tryptophan as the organic linker for the first time at a pH of 10.The self-assembly of cobalt-tryptophan complex,driven by the strong bonding between electrophilic sites of monomers and nucleophilic sites,facilitated the formation of a MOF network having a cloud-like structure on the surface of MgAl LDH's film.The resulting MOF-LDH encapsulation containers demonstrate exceptional electrochemical stability when exposed to a 3.5 wt.%NaCl solution,surpassing the performance of PEO and pure LDH coatings.This enhanced stability is attributed to the development of a dense top layer and a stable composition within the self-assembled MOF,effectively sealing flaws and preventing the infiltration of corrosive ions into the underlying metallic substrate.The formation mechanism of MOFs on LDH galleries is investigated using density functional theory calculations.

Precipitation of multi-type nano-quasicrystals in a Mg-Zn-Y alloy

Mg-6Zn-1Y(at.%)ribbons with strengthening precipitates of multi-type nanoquasicrystals were prepared by melt-spinning followed by aging treatments.Microstructural evolution of the rapidly solidified ribbons during isothermal aging was comprehensively studied using various electron microscopy techniques.Two new kinds of decagonal quasicrystals were formed in aged ribbons,in addition to precipitation of nanometer icosahedral quasicrystals.Atomic-resolution observations reveal that both decagonal quasicrystals can be modeled by quasiperiodic tiling with decagonal clusters of 2.5 nm in diameter,but overlap of neighboring clusters in both decagonal quasicrystals is different from the Gummelt model observed in other quasicrystals.A shell composed of complex Laves Mg-Zn domains was formed surrounding each decagonal quasicrystal precipitate upon prolonged aging.In addition,all kinds of nanoprecipitates exhibit excellent structure and size stability at 573 K.Our findings may have implications for not only fundamental studies about quasicrystals,but also microstructural manipulation of high-performance Mg alloys.

The deteriorated degradation resistance of Mg alloy microtubes for vascular stent under the coupling effect of radial compressive stress and dynamic medium

The degradation of Mg alloys relates to the service performance of Mg alloy biodegradable implants.In order to investigate the degradation behavior of Mg alloys as vascular stent materials in the near service environment,the hot-extruded fine-grained Mg-Zn-Y-Nd alloy microtubes,which are employed to manufacture vascular stents,were tested under radial compressive stress in the dynamic Hanks'Balanced Salt Solution(HBSS).The results revealed that the high flow rate accelerates the degradation of Mg alloy microtubes and its degradation is sensitive to radial compressive stress.These results contribute to understanding the service performance of Mg alloys as vascular stent materials.

Effect of nano-CaO particle on the microstructure,mechanical properties and corrosion behavior of lean Mg-1Zn alloy

The effects of nano-CaO contents on the microstructure,mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of lean Mg-1Zn alloy were investigated.The results showed that the addition of nano-CaO significantly refined the grain size and improved mechanical properties of the Mg-1Zn alloy.At the same time,CaO reacted with molten Mg in situ to form nano-MgO,whose corrosion product in SBF solution was the same with the degradation product of Mg matrix,resulting in the enhanced compactness of the Mg(OH)_(2) layer and reduced corrosion rate of matrix.The Mg-1Zn alloy had lower corrosion resistance due to excessively large grain size and shedding of corrosion products.The composite with 0.5 wt.%CaO had the best corrosion resistance with a weight loss of 9.875 mg·y^(-1)·mm^(-2)due to the small number of Ca_(2)Mg_(6)Zn_(3) phase and suitable grain size.While for composites with high content of CaO(0.7 wt.%and 1.0 wt.%),they had lower corrosion resistance due to the coexistence of large number of Ca_(2)Mg_(6)Zn_(3) and Mg_(2)Ca at grain boundaries,especially for 1.0 wt.%CaO composite,resulting from the strong micro-galvanic corrosion.