Effects of Mg content on microstructure and mechanical properties of SiC_p/Al-Mg composites fabricated by semi-solid stirring technique

10%(volume fraction) SiCp/Al-Mg composites with different Mg contents were successfully fabricated by semi-solid mechanical stirring technique under optimum processing conditions.Effects of Mg content on microstructure and mechanical properties were studied by scanning electron microscopy(SEM),X-ray diffractometry(XRD) and transmission electron microscopy(TEM).The results indicate that SiC particles disperse homogeneously in Al-Mg matrix and interfacial reaction between Al matrix and SiC particles is effectively controlled.Distribution of SiCp reinforcement and interfacial bonding are improved by adding Mg.Additionally,the mechanical properties of composites are remarkably improved with the Mg content increasing.

Microstructures in Centrifugal Casting of SiC_p/AlSi9Mg Composites with Different Mould Rotation Speeds

Two ingots were produced by centrifugal casting at mould rotational speeds of 600 rpm and 800 rpm using 20 vol%SiC p /AlSi9Mg composite melt,respectively.The microstructure along the radial direction of cross-sectional sample of ingots was presented.SiC particles migrated towards the external circumference of the tube,and the distribution of SiC particles became uniform under centrifugal force.Voids in 20 vol%SiC p /AlSi9Mg composite melt migrated towards the inner circumference of the tube.The quantitative analysis results indicated that not only SiC particles but also primaryαphases segregated greatly in centrifugal casting resulting from the transportation behavior of constitutions with different densities in the SiC p /AlSi9Mg composite melt.In addition,the eutectic Si was broken owing to the motion of SiC p /AlSi9Mg composite melt during centrifugal casting.

Ni-P/纳米SiC复合镀层制备及性能研究

以45钢为基体材料,在其表面制备了Ni-P/纳米SiC复合镀层,研究了复合镀层的微观结构及热处理性能。结果表明:Ni-P/纳米SiC复合镀层由细小的胞状物构成,胞状物均匀致密,完全包覆于基体表面,复合镀层表面未见孔洞等缺陷。镀层由Ni、P、Si、C等元素构成,弥散分布Si元素、C元素来自镀层中SiC粒子。热处理后,复合镀层显微硬度、耐腐蚀性优于热处理前的复合镀层。

Effect of SiC particle addition on microstructure of Mg_2Si/Al composite

In the present study, by adding SiC particles into Al-Si-Mg melt, Mg2Si and SiC particles hybrid reinforced Al matrix composites were fabricated through the Mg2Si in situ synthesis in melt combined with the SiC ex situ stir casting. The as-cast microstructure containing primary Mg2Si and SiC particles that distribute homogenously in Al matrix was successfully achieved. The effects of SiC particle addition on the microstructure of Mg2Si/Al composites were investigated by using scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and XRD. The results show that, with increasing the fraction of the SiC particles from 5wt.% to 10wt.%, the morphologies of the primary Mg2Si particulates in the prepared samples remain polygonal, but the size of the primary phase decreases slightly. However, when the SiC particle addition reaches 15wt.%, the morphologies of the primary Mg2Si particulates change partially from polygonal to quadrangular with a decrease in size from 50 μm to 30 μm. The size of primary Al dendrites decreases with increasing fraction of the SiC particles from 0wt.% to 15wt.%. The morphology of the eutectic Mg2Si phase changes from a fi ber-form to a short fi ber-form and/or a dot-like shape with increasing fraction of the SiC particles. Furthermore, no signifi cant change in dendrite arm spacing(DAS) was observed in the presence of SiC particles.

Research on the Characters of the Cutting Force in Vibration Cutting Particle Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites SiC_p/Al

In this paper, turning experiments of machining particle reinforced metal matri x composites(PRMMCs) SiC p/Al with PCD tools have been carried out. The cutting force characteristics in ultrasonic vibration turning compared with that in com mon turning were studied. Through the single factor experiments and multiple fac tor orthogonal experiments, the influences of three kinds of cutting conditions such as cutting velocity, amount of feed and cutting depth on cutting force were analyzed in detail. Meanwhile, according to the experimental data, the empirica l formula of main cutting force in ultrasonic vibration turning was conclude d. According to the test results, the cutting force is direct proportion to cutt ing depth basically according to the relation between cutting force and other fa ctors, which is similar to that of common cutting, so is the feed rate, but the influence is not so big. The influence of cutting speed is larger than that of f eed rate on cutting force because the efficient cutting time increases in vibrat ion cycle with the increase of cutting speed, which causes cutting force to incr ease. The research results indicate: (1) Ultrasonic vibration turning possesses much lower main cutting force than that in common turning when adopting smaller cutting parameters. If using larger cutting parameters, the difference will inco nspicuous. (2) There are remarkable differences of cutting force-cutting veloci ty characteristics in ultrasonic vibration turning from that in common turning m ainly because built-up edge does not emerge in ultrasonic turning unlike common turning in corresponding velocity range. (3) In ultrasonic vibration cutting, t he influence of cutting velocity on cutting force is most obvious among thre e cutting parameters and the influence of feed is smallest. So adopting lower cu tting velocity and larger cutting depth not only can reduce cutting force effect ively but also can ensure cutting efficiency. (4) The conclusions are useful in precision and super precision manufacturing thin-wall pieces.

Compressive deformation of semi-solid SiC_p/ZA27 composites

The semi solid compressive deformation behaviors of two kinds of SiC p/ZA27 composites, one was modified by Zr and the other was not modified, were investigated. The results indicate that with increasing strain, the stress of the modified composite first increases to a peak value, then dramatically decreases to a plateau value, and again increases at the final stage of deformation; but for the unmodified composite, after being up to a peak value, the stress decreases slowly at all times. As the deformation temperature or the heating time decreases, or the strain rate increases, the stress level(the peak and the plateau values) and the degree of cracking of the modified specimens all increase, and the specimen with uniform deformation and without cracks is obtained after being held at 470 ℃ for 30 min and deformed at the strain rate of 9.33×10 -3 s -1 . But the degree of cracking of the unmodified is just inverse to that of the modified. Under the same deformation conditions, the stress level and the degree of cracking of the unmodified composite are higher than those of the modified one, and the degree of cracking is very serious under any conditions. These phenomena were mainly discussed through analyzing the microstructures under different conditions and deformation mechanisms occurred at different deformation stages.

Whisker Orientation Function and Elastic Modulus of the as-cast 20% SiC_W/Mg Composite

The relationship between the plane-orientation function and the space-orientation function of whiskers in whisker-reinforced metal matrix composites was analyzed theoretically. The actual orientation of whiskers in the as-cast 20%SiCw/Mg composite (SiCw content in volume fraction) were investigated, and the elastic modulus of the composite was measured with an ultrasonic velocity analyzer. Results show that there is an evident difference between the plane-orientation function and the space-orientation function of whiskers and the space-orientation function can represent the actual condition of the composite. Only by using the space-orientation function of whiskers, the difference of elastic modulus of the as-cast composite in different directions can be explained reasonably.

Research on the Surface Micro-configuration in Vibration Cutting Particle Reinforced Metallic Matrix Composites SiC_p/Al

The cutting performance of particulate reinforced me tallic matrix composites(PRMMCs) SiC p/Al in ultrasonic vibration cutting and c ommon cutting with carbide tools and PCD tools was researched in the paper. Mic rostructure of machined surface was described, the relation between cutting para meters and surface roughness was presented, and characteristic of the surface re mained stress was also presented. Furthermore, wear regularity and abrasion resi stance ability of tools in ultrasonic vibration cutting and common cutting o f PRMMCs were discussed in detail. The test results show: (1) The surface config urations are obviously different when using different tools to machine such PRMM Cs. The surface machined with carbide tools looks luminous and orderly and there are seldom surface defects on it. The reason is that the soft basal body is apt to flow during cutting, therefore a layer of Al matrix film covers machined sur face. On the contrary, the surface machined with PCD tools looks lackluster. But the profile of machined surface is very clear. Superfine grooves, pits and blac k reinforce particulates can be seen easily without obvious Al film. (2) Because of unstable cutting process in common cutting, the surface is easy to produce s ome defects such as burrs, built-up edges and so on so that the quality of surf ace becomes very poor. Vibration cutting can reduce the influence of tearing, pl astic deformation and built-up edge in cutting and can restrain flutter so as t o make cutting process more stable. Therefore, surface roughness of vibration cu tting is better than that of common cutting. (3) There is an optimum value of fe ed rate in vibration cutting of PRMMCs due to the influence of material characte ristics. Whether feed rate is more than or less than this optimum value, surface roughness will increase. (4) According to analyzing the wear rate of tools in v ibration cutting PRMMCs, it can be concluded that abrasion resistance of tools w ill be improved remarkably when vibration cutting composites have a lower pe rcentage of reinforce particulate. If the percentage of reinforce particulate is higher, the influence on abrasion resistance of carbide tool in vibration cut ting will not be obvious. The research result indicates that vibration cutting effect has a close relation with material characteristics.

Mixed rare earth metal conversion coatings on 2024 alloy and Al6061/SiC_p metal matrix composites

The processes of mixed rare earth metal (REM) conversion coatings on 2024 alloy and Al6061/SiC p metal matrix composites (MMC) were introduced. The coatings were examined to be honeycomb like feature by scanning electron microscope. X ray diffraction analysis revealed that the coatings are amorphous structure. The results of X ray photoelectron spectroscopy indicated that the mixed REM conversion coatings consist predominantly of Ce and O, the contents of other rare earth elements (such as La, Pr) are relatively low, the coatings are about 2～4 μm thickness with excellent adhesion and wearability. The results of mass loss test showed that the mixed REM conversion coatings produce corrosion resistant surface of 2024 alloy and Al6061/SiC p. [

Preparation of SiC_p/Al_2O_3-Al Composites by Directed Metal Oxidation

SiCp/Al2O3-Al composites were synthesized by means of direct metal oxidation method. The composition and microstructures of the composites were investigated using X-ray diffraction （XRD）, scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and metallurgical microscope. The effects of technical parameters on the properties of the product were analyzed. The results indicate that the composite possesses a dense microstructure, composed of three interpenetrated phases. Of them, SiO2 layer prohibits the powdering of the composites; Mg promotes the wetting and infiltration of the system and Si restricts the interfacial reaction while improving the wetting ability between reinforcement and matrix.

铸造SiC_p/Mg(AZ81)复合材料界面

用ＴＥＭ对铸态ＳｉＣｐ／Ｍｇ（ＡＺ８１）复合材料界面进行了研究。结果表明，ＳｉＣ颗粒与α－Ｍｇ界面光滑，无界面化学反应。Ｍｇ１７Ａｌ１２相及Ｃｕ５Ｚｎ８相能在ＳｉＣ颗粒表面形核长大，且它们之间的位向关系为：［１１－０１］ＳｉＣ‖［１１－１］Ｍｇ１７Ａｌ１２，（０１１－１）ＳｉＣ‖（１１０）Ｍｇ１７Ａｌ１２和［１００］Ｃｕ５Ｚｎ８‖［２１－１－０］ＳｉＣ，（００１）Ｃｕ５Ｚｎ８‖（０００１）ＳｉＣ。

(Mg_2Si+SiC_p)/Mg复合材料的耐磨性

利用SEM等技术观察了(Mg2Si+SiCp)/Mg复合材料和纯镁的磨损表面,对比研究了几种材料在不同载荷、不同磨粒尺寸情况下的磨粒磨损行为。结果表明:复合材料中的Mg2Si和SiC增强颗粒能够起到较强的支撑作用,且不易破碎和脱落,很大程度上抑制了塑形变形的出现,抗磨损能力有了明显的提高;随着碳化硅含量的增加,磨损性能成上升趋势,且经过热挤压的复合材料要比铸态的磨损性能好;(Mg2Si+SiCp)/Mg复合材料的失效机制主要是磨粒磨损。

真空重熔对Mg-Gd-Y-Nd/SiC_P复合材料组织与性能的影响

采用金相显微镜(OM)、扫描电镜(SEM)及其附带的能谱仪(EDS)和拉伸试验等技术研究了经搅拌铸造与真空重熔铸锭-挤压制备的Mg-Gd-Y-Nd/SiCP复合材料的显微组织与力学性能。结果表明,搅拌铸造法制备的铸锭经真空重熔凝固后,晶粒粗大,SiCP重新聚集,有利于排出搅拌铸造吸入的气体,这些组织特征对后续挤压棒材具有冶金遗传影响,使挤压棒获得更高强度。但较大的晶粒与第二相纤维组织降低了伸长率。SiCP颗粒会与Gd、Y元素反应生成REmSin相,但其不足以弥补因此而损失的Gd、Y元素的析出相强化,以及SiCP对杨氏模量的增强效果。

基体中Mg含量对空气气氛下无压浸渗SiC_p/Al微观结构的影响

在空气气氛下,采用无压浸渗法制备高体积分数(65%)碳化硅颗粒增强铝基复合材料(Si Cp/Al)。探究铝镁合金基体中Mg含量对Si Cp/Al复合材料微观结构的影响。XRD和SEM被用作复合材料微观组织及断口形貌分析。结果表明:当基体中Mg含量低于6wt%时,复合材料出现明显的分层现象。Mg含量达到8wt%后,分层消失,材料内部出现不完全浸渗区域。随着基体中Mg含量不断增加,不完全浸渗区域逐渐消失,Mg含量达到14wt%后,Si C预制体可完全被合金基体浸渗,复合材料内部结构均匀。这可能是与Mg相关的界面反应促进了自发浸渗。

Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr合金碎屑固相再生工艺研究

通过热压烧结以及挤剪复合成形工艺对Mg-7Gd-4Y-2Zn-0.4Zr合金碎屑进行固相再生。在碎屑中添加体积分数5%、7%和9%的SiC颗粒,研究了SiC颗粒含量对固相再生坯料微观组织和力学性能的影响。结果表明,热压烧结后坯料中的界面明显,O元素在烧结界面富集。此外,微观组织中存在大块SiC颗粒,不同试样的塑性均较差。相比于其它试样,SiC体积分数7%的热烧结试样的综合性能最优,其抗拉强度为232 MPa,伸长率为1.76%。挤剪复合成形后,微观组织中的烧结界面消失,平均晶粒尺寸细化至10μm。此外,原本团聚分布的SiC颗粒均匀、弥散地分布在合金内部。SiC体积分数5%的固相再生坯料具有较优的综合力学性能,其抗拉强度为269 MPa,伸长率为12.2%,相比于固溶态合金分别提升了24.5%和62.7%。

Mg对无压自浸渗制备SiC_p/Al复合材料组织与性能的影响

采用无压自浸渗法制备SiCp/Al复合材料。研究了Mg含量对SiCp 与Al之间浸润性的影响 ;探讨了Mg含量对SiCp/Al复合材料的组织与性能的影响及其作用机理。结果表明 ,加入的Mg与SiCp 表面的氧化物薄膜和铝基体发生反应 ,生成物会阻止SiCp 与Al基体反应生成Al4 C3 脆性相 ,同时SiCp 表面的微反应也增加了基体与SiCp 的结合强度 ,改善了基体与SiCp 之间的浸润性 ,从而使复合材料的耐磨性提高了 3～ 4倍。

SiC_P/Mg-RE复合材料的组织与性能

采用扫描电镜、X射线衍射分析仪、单轴拉伸等方法研究了搅拌熔铸法制备的1wt%SiCP/Mg-5Gd-1Y-1Nd-0.25Zr复合材料的显微组织与力学性能。结果表明:该复合材料中存在Mg2Si、Mg3Gd和Mg12Nd等多种物相;添加1wt%SiC颗粒,能将基体合金的弹性模量提高5～8GPa,但降低了合金强度;弹性模量的提高应主要归因于高弹性模量的SiC粒子、Mg2Si及稀土化合物;强度的降低主要是由于界面产物、氧化物等降低了界面结合强度;晶内稀土含量减少,析出强化减弱,基体强度下降。

SiC_(p)/AZ91D镁基复合材料中SiC_(p)颗粒分散情况的无损检测方法

SiC_(p)/AZ91D镁基复合材料在航空航天领域应用较为广泛,但由于国内外对于超声波检测方法研究SiC_(p)/AZ91D镁基复合材料中SiC_(p)颗粒分布情况鲜见报道。本工作通过挤压铸造法,制备体积分数分别为0%,2%,4%和6%的SiC_(p)颗粒增强镁基复合材料。为了研究复合材料中颗粒分布情况,本工作采用超声声速法、超声衰减法、超声波特征扫描成像检测及非线性超声检测方法对SiC_(p)颗粒分散性进行研究。探索各种声学参量随SiC_(p)体积分数的变化关系及不同的检测方法对SiC_(p)颗粒分布情况检测能力的差异,并进行实验验证。结果表明:超声特征扫描检测及超声速度法能够定量检测SiC_(p)宏观团聚,超声衰减法对表征微观团聚和宏观团聚都能达到一个很好的效果,非线性超声检测方法对于检测SiC_(p)微观团聚更为敏感,颗粒不均匀时对力学性能影响最为突出,抗拉强度大大降低。

MICROSTRUCTURE OF ELECTRODEPOSITED Ni-W-P-SiC COMPOSITE COATINGS

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SiC含量对激光选区熔化制备SiC_(P)/AlSi10Mg复合材料组织与性能的影响

采用激光选区熔化(SLM)成形技术分别制备了SiC颗粒含量15wt%、30wt%的SiC_(P)/AlSi10Mg复合材料。研究了SLM工艺参数扫描速度对不同SiC颗粒含量的复合材料致密度、显微组织、显微硬度的影响规律。结果表明,随着激光扫描速度的升高,两种复合材料的致密度、显微硬度均降低。同一工艺参数下,随SiC颗粒含量升高,基体中出现大量孔洞、裂纹、未熔颗粒等缺陷,导致致密度降低。激光功率490 W、铺粉层厚0.04 mm、扫描间距0.12 mm、扫描速度1000 mm/s的工艺参数下,SiC颗粒含量15wt%时,可达到最大相对密度96.2%,而增加SiC颗粒含量至30wt%,最大相对密度仅为90.2%。随着SiC颗粒含量的增加,基体中位错密度升高,导致显微硬度增大,最大显微硬度可达228.5HV0.2,与SLM成形的未添加SiC颗粒AlSi10Mg显微硬度相比有明显升高。