Four new orientation relationships of Mg_(17)Al_(12) phase with magnesium matrix in Mg-8Al-0.5Zn alloys

Although the non-basal precipitates, those not parallel to the basal plane, are more effective to block basal slip in Mg-Al alloys, the crystallographic orientation relationship(OR) between these precipitates and the α-Mg matrix has not been well established. In this work, the crystallography of the non-basal Mg_(17)Al_(12) precipitates in AZ80 alloy was systematically investigated by transmission electron microscopy(TEM). By tilting to a suitable electron beam direction, different kinds of non-basal precipitates were recognized in TEM, and the following four new ORs between the non-basal Mg_(17)Al_(12) precipitates and the matrix were revealed: ■, and ■.Furthermore, these ORs and their habit planes were explained using the edge-to-edge matching model. The findings in this work can provide some guidelines for designing the microstructure of Mg-Al alloys to enhance their precipitation hardening potential.

Morphology and orientation relationship of VC precipitates in HSLA steel

The morphology and distribution of VC precipitates in HSLA steel as well as the orientation relationship between VC precipitate and α-Fe were studied by transmission electron microscopy （TEM）. The chemical composition of the VC precipitate was analyzed qualitatively by using analytical electron microscopy （AEM） equipped with an energy dispersive spectrum （EDS） system. The VC precipitate is needle-like in shape with a size of about 10 nm in length and is homogeneously dispersed in the α-Fe matrix. The smaller lattice misfit along the 〈100〉 lattice direction of α-Fe matrix leads to VC precipitate forming with its long axes nearly parallel to the 〈100〉 lattice direction of α-Fe matrix. It is confirmed that the orientation relationship between VC precipitate and α- Fe is the ＂N-W＂ orientation relation by selected area electron diffraction （SAED） patterns.

Analysis of Orientation Relationships,Carbon Partitioning and Strengthening Mechanism of a Novel Ultrahigh Strength Steel

The orientation relationships,carbon partitioning and strengthening mechanism of a novel ultrahigh strength steel were analyzed in depth during the complex process of heat treatment.The experimental results reveal that the(011)α//()γ,[100]α//[011]γ orientation relationships can be drawn between martensite and retained austenite.The position and angle of martensite and retained austenite are shown more clearly from the stereographic projections.Moreover,the calculated results show that the carbon content near the austenite interface is the highest in the shorter carbon allocation time.With the further increase of time,its carbon content gradually decreases.Furthermore,a model of the relationship between yield strength and strengthening mechanism was established.It was proved that the main strengthening components contributing to the yield strength include Orowan strengthening,grain-size strengthening and dislocation hardening.The main strengthening mechanism of steel in this experiment is dislocation strengthening.

TiN/γ-Fe interface orientation relationship and formation mechanism of TiN precipitates in Mn18Cr2 steel

A Mn18Cr2 steel containing TiN precipitates was fabricated by vacuum induction melting.The morphology of TiN precipitates and the interface orientation relationship between TiN and γ-Fe were characterized by means of SEM,TEM and SAED,and the formation mechanism of TiN precipitates in Mn18Cr2 steel was clarified.Results show that the TiN precipitates are more likely to exhibit a cubic-shaped morphology and form both within the grain and at the grain boundary of γ-Fe.The interface orientation relationship between TiN and γ-Fe is determined as follows:(100)_(TiN)//■_(γ-Fe),■_(TiN)//■_(γ-Fe).Because of the smallest interfacialmisfit,the secondary close-packed lane {100} of TiN preferentially combines with the close-packed plane {111} of γ-Fe during the precipitation in order to minimize the interface energy.After nucleation,the TiN precipitates exhibit cubic appearance due to the fact that the TiN has a FCC structure with rock salt type structure.This study provides reference for the material design of the austenitic high-manganese steels with excellent yield strength.

Special Orientation Relationships Observed at the Early Stages of Recrystallization in Pure AlMn Alloy

Electron Back Scattering Diffraction (EBSD) technique in a SEM was used to obtain local orientationalinformation on new grains and their surrounding deformed matrices at the early stages of recrystallization in pureA1-1 .3%Mn alloy. Results show that special orientation relationships including twin-relationship often exist betweennew grains, between new grains and deformed grains or between deformed grains. The occurrence of such specialorientation relationships is attributed to the special deformation behavior in the samples with large initial grain size.The formation of recrystallization twins is discussed in a different way to those of traditional ones.

Revealing the phase-transformation path in a FeCoNiSnx eutectic high entropy alloy system by crystallographic orientation relationships

High entropy alloys are the focus of current research.An accurate description of their phase-transformation path,however,is a challenge when their phase constituent and transformation process are complex.In this study,a FeCoNiSn x eutectic high entropy alloy(EHEA)system was investigated and a novel FeCoNiSn EHEA composed of BCC+HCP phases was reported.The transition from the hypoeutectic to the fully eutectic and then to the hypereutectic microstructure with the Sn addition was characterized by the electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD)technology,and the phase-transformation path was clari-fied by crystallographic orientation relationships.The studies reveal that the primary phase of FeCoNiSn x(x=0.2,0.4)is FCC structure,and a further Sn addition induces an obvious phase-transformation from FCC to BCC in both the primary phase and eutectic lamellar,which satisfies the Kurdjumov-Sachs(K-S)or Nishiyama-Wasserman(N-W)variant orientation relationship.The mechanical results confirm that the phase structure and microstructure transition caused by Sn addition do significantly improve the strength and hardness of FeCoNiSn x EHEAs,but have serious adverse effects on plasticity.This study would be of significance to understanding the phase-transformation process in HEAs and preparing the HEAs with aimed mechanical properties.

The Change of Orientation Relationships Between Austenite and α'-Martensite During Deformation in High Manganese TRIP Steel

In situ observation of electron backscattering diffraction technique was used to evaluate the orientation relationships between austenite and α′-martensite（α′-M） for high manganese transformation-induced plasticity steel.It was noted that different from the thermal martensite,which well obeyed K-S relationship with austenite,the orientation relationship between deformation-induced α′-M with austenite changed during deformation,namely K-S and N-W relations coexisted.No clear differences existed between α′-M variants with two kinds of relationships in terms of martensitic orientation,shape and the misorientation between α′-M variants.And this phenomenon happened in almost all austenitic grains with different orientations investigated in this study.An atom displacement mechanism through conjugate complex slips of partial dislocations in the distorted fcc lattice was applied in this article to interpret the coexistence of K-S and N-W relationships.

Quantitative Analysis of the Crystallographic Orientation Relationship Between the Martensite and Austenite in Quenching–Partitioning–Tempering Steels

The orientation relationships（ORs）between the martensite and the retained austenite in low-and medium-carbon steels after quenching–partitioning–tempering process were studied in this work.The ORs in the studied steels are identified by selected-area electron diffraction（SAED）as either K–S or N–W ORs.Meanwhile,the ORs were also studied based on numerical fitting of electron backscatter diffraction data method suggested by Miyamoto.The simulated K–S and N–W ORs in the low-index directions generally do not well coincide with the experimental pole figure,which may be attributed to both the orientation spread from the ideal variant orientations and high symmetry of the low-index directions.However,the simulated results coincide well with experimental pole figures in the high-index directions{123}_（bcc）.A modified method with simplicity based on Miyamoto’s work was proposed.The results indicate that the ORs determined by modified method are similar to those determined by Miyamoto’method,that is,the OR is near K–S OR for the low-carbon Q–P–T steel,and with the increase of carbon content,the OR is closer to N–W OR in medium-carbon Q–P–T steel.

Crystallography of precipitates in Mg alloys

Crystallography of precipitates in Mg alloys is indispensable to explain and predict alloy microstructures and properties.In order to obtain a global understanding of diversified experimental results,a general theory of singular interface is introduced,which provides the physical base and calculation methodology for interpreting precipitate morphology and orientation relationship(OR),especially useful for understanding irrational facets and ORs.Guided by the theory,recent experimental findings are systematically summarized,including thermally stable and metastable precipitates with various crystal structures.Then,theoretical advances inspired by the findings are introduced,which deepens our understanding on OR selection and preference of irrational facets.At last,future research directions in this field are proposed.

Characterization of Phases in an As-cast Copper-Manganese-Aluminum Alloy

Copper-manganese-aluminum （CMA） alloys, containing small additions of Fe, Ni, and Si, exhibit good strength and remarkable corrosion resistance against sea water. The alloys are used in as-cast condition, and their microstructure can show wide variations. The morphology, crystallography and composition of the phases presented in an as-cast （CMA） alloy of nominal composition Cu-14%Mn-8%Al-3%Fe-2%Ni were investigated using optical, electron optical, and microprobe analytical techniques. The as-cast microstructure consisted of the grains of fcc α and bcc β-phases alongwith intermetallic precipitates of various morphologies. The room temperature microstructure exhibited four different types of precipitates inside the α-grains： the ＇large＇ dendritic-shaped particles and the cuboid-shaped precipitates, which were rich in Fe and Mn and had an fcc structure, while the ＇small＇ dendritic-shaped particles and the globular precipitates were based on FeaAI and had DO3 structure. These four different morphologies of intermetallic precipitates exhibited discrete orientation-relationships with the α-matrix. The β-grains only contained very small cuboid shaped precipitates, which could only be resolved through transmission electron microscopy. These precipitates were found to be based on Fe3Al and had the DO3 structure.

Microstructure and texture evolution in LZ91 magnesium alloy during cold rolling

LZ91 magnesium alloy extruded sheets were subjected to cold rolling.The microstructure and texture evolution were tracked using optical microscopy(OM)and X-ray diffraction(XRD).Theα-Mg andβ-Li phases were elongated along rolling direction(RD),contributing to the formation of a thin lamellar“sandwich”structure.This“sandwich”structure is favored for glissile dislocation ofα-Mg phase during rolling.Theα-Mg andβ-Li phases are near Burgers orientation relationship,resulting in an unusual RD texture component in(0002)pole figure.

Multiplex intermetallic phases in a gravity die-cast Mg-6.0Zn-1.5Nd-0.5Zr(wt%) alloy

Components and crystal structures of the intermetallic phases in a gravity die-cast Mg-6.0Zn-1.5Nd-0.5Zr(wt%)alloy were investigated using transmission electron microscopy.The results indicate that this alloy has multiple intermetallic phases and various inner faults.Totally,six eutectoid intermetallic phases,namely W(Mg Nd Zn_(3)),T(Mg_(39)Zn_(55)Nd_(6)),(Mg,Zr)Zn_(2),Z(Mg_(28)Zn_(65)Nd_(7)),H_(2)(Mg_(15)Zn_(70)Nd_(15)),and H1(Mg_(24)Zn_(64)Nd_(11)),were simultaneously observed at grain boundaries,and six precipitates(Z,Mg_(7)Zn_(3),T,Mg_(4)Zn_(7),β_(1)-Mg Zn_(2) and β_(2)-Mg Zn_(2))were found inα-Mg grains.Furthermore,faults like sub-grain boundaries,orientation domains(coherent with the same matching plane but with different orientations),stacking faults and twins were observed in the eutectoid intermetallic phases.Finally,some new orientation relationships between the known intermetallic phases were revealed.This paper can provide new insight into alloy design for Mg-Zn-RE(RE:rare earth)based alloys.

Structure and Mechanical Properties of High Si and Low C Steels

The investigation on lath martensitic transfor- mation has been carried out for 24SiMnNi2CrMoA steel using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray diffraction.The austenite and martensite in the alloy adopt the intermediate orientation relationship between Kurdjumov-Sachs and Nishiyama.The adjacent laths in a packet are small-angle related or twin-related.The retained austenites which accommodate shape deformation of martensites appear commonly between adjacent laths.High Si content increases the volume fraction of retained austenites and its stability.The excellent combination of high strength and toughness of this steel is attributed to its fine martensite laths mingled with more than 5% continuous retained austenite films.

FINE STRUCTURES OF BOTH INTERFACES AND INTERFACIAL REACTION PRODUCTS

The characteristic of interface depending on the atomic structure exerts an inportant,and sometime controlling,influence on performance of the interacial materials. The present paper reviews the main studies on fine structure of both the materials inter- faces and interfacial reaction products in semiconductor uperlattice,metal multilayer ceram- ics and composite materials by mean of selected area electron doffraction patterns and high resolution electron microscopy. The following features of interfaces are reviewed:the orientation relationships;the char- acteristic of steps,facets and ronghness of interfaces;atomic bonding across the interface;the degree of coherency,the structure of misfit dislocations and elastic relaxations at the inter- faces:the presence of defects at the onterfaces:the structure of the interfacial reaction prod- ucts as well as the reaction kinetics and reaetion mechanism.

Microstructure and cellular transition characteristic of Ti-42Al-3Nb-1Mo-0.1B alloy

The microstructure and cellular transition characteristics of an intermetallic Ti-42Al-3Nb-1Mo-0.1B (at.%) alloy were investigated.The as-cast microstructure of the alloy is mainly composed of (α2+γ) lamellar structure and (β+γ) mixture structure,which distributes along the boundaries of the lamellar colonies.In order to study the phase transformation of lamellar structure at aging temperature,a two-step heat treatment was carried out.After the first step of annealing treatment at 1,260 °C,the microstructure with relatively finer lamellar space and (γ+β/B2) mixture structure is obtained.Aging treatment,as the second heat treatment step,has significant influence on the microstructure,attributing to a cellular reaction of α2+γ→γ+β.With the increase of aging temperature,the (α2+γ) lamellar structure continues to dissolve,whereas the contents of both the equiaxed γ and β/B2 grains continuously increase.Besides,the orientation of lamellae α2,equiaxed γ and equiaxed β/B2 in the cellular transition region follows a specific relationship of {0-11}β<1-11>β//{0001}α2<2-1-10>α2//{1-11}γ<-101>γ.

A Crystallography Study of Bainitic Transformation in a Cu-Zn-Al Alloy

The crystallographic nature of initial isothermal phase transformation in Cu-26Zn-4Al (wt-％) was investigated. The kinetic transforma- tion curve, morphology, crystal structure, substructure, orientation relationship and twin relationship of bainite plates have been studied by means of optical and transmission electron microscopy. The experimental results showed that the characteristics of initial 8→bainite transformation are not exactly consistent with that found in martensite transformation, for example, orientation relationship between matrix and bainite does not exist in martensite transformation.

Evolution of zinc morphology during continuous electrodeposition

The morphology evolution of zinc continuous electrodeposits with nano-sized crystals on the ferrite substrate has been studied by in-situ scanning tunnel spectroscopy (STM). It is found that the morphology of zinc electrodeposits varies from initial granules with a size of about 30nm to layered platelets with increasing deposition time. Meanwhile, the crystal structure of the zinc electrodeposits is identified to be hexagonal η-phase by X-ray diffraction. The orientation relationship between zinc crystals and the substrate surface can be interpreted in terms of the misfit and the atomic correspondence of the interphase boundary between the η-phase deposits and α-Fe substrate.

Can orientations of directionally solidified dual-phase Al_(2)O_(3)/YAG eutectics be induced by single-phase sapphire seeds?

Directionally solidified dual-phase Al_(2)O_(3)/Y_(3)Al_(5)O_(12)(YAG)eutectic ceramics(DSECs)typically exhibit strong anisotropy.To improve their properties,various single-phase sapphire seeds,including r-axis[1-102],m-axis[10-10],c-axis[0001],and a-axis[11-20],were used as seeds to induce the orientation of the Al_(2)O_(3)/YAG DSECs.The results showed that Al_(2)O_(3) in the eutectics could be governed by the sapphire seeds.The YAG in each induced eutectic had a specific growth direction endowed by Al_(2)O_(3) in the asinduced eutectics or the sapphire seed.Herein,we calculated the planar lattice misfits and interfacial strain energies of four crystallographic orientation relationships based on the constructed lattice models.It was elucidated the constraint of the sapphire seed caused YAG to grow following the rule of mini-mizing the interfacial strain energy.This revealed the reason why Al_(2)O_(3)/YAG DSECs orientation can be successfully induced.These results may provide a novel method for the design of high-performance eu-tectic ceramic materials.

Experimental and first-principles calculation of TiN growth mechanism on CeAlO_(3) surface in steel

Regular TiN is harmful to the toughness of steel,and its shape and size need to be controlled.Understanding the behavior of TiN precipitation on CeAlO_(3) surfaces is critical for controlling the morphology and formation process of CeAlO_(3)–TiN composite inclusions in the steel.Experimental results showed that TiN had a square morphology on the CeAlO3 surface,and electron backscatter diffraction phase identification results revealed the orientation relationship between CeAlO_(3) and TiN as follows:(001)_(CeAlO_(3))//(110)_(TiN),(100)_(CeAlO_(3))/(001)_(TiN),and[010]_(CeAlO_(3))/[110]_(TiN).The CeAlO3 crystal structure was studied using the first-principles calculation method,and the adsorption and growth process of TiN on the CeAlO_(3) surface were investigated from the atomic scale.The calculation results indicate that there is no metallic bonding present in the CeAlO_(3) system.Among the low-index crystal planes of CeAlO_(3),the(110)planes terminated with O and CeAlO have the highest and lowest surface energies,respectively,with values of 0.373 and 0.051 eV/Å^(2).On the high surface energy plane of CeAlO_(3),the TiN atomic permutation structure is consistent with the arrangement of Ti and N atoms in TiN(100)or(110).For the low surface energy plane of CeAlO_(3),the Ti and N atoms are arranged in a ring-like structure.