Wear behavior of SiC/PyC composite materials prepared by electromagnetic-field-assisted CVI

Silicon carbide/pyrolytic carbon (SiC/PyC) composite materials with excellent performance of self-lubrication and wear resistance were prepared on SiC substrates by electromagnetic-field-assisted chemical vapor infiltration (CVI). The composition and microstructure of the SiC/PyC materials were investigated in detail by XRD, SEM and EDS, etc. The effects of the deposition temperature on the section features and wear resistance of the SiC/PyC were studied. The results show that the PyC layers were deposited onto SiC substrates spontaneously at a lower deposition temperature. The SiC substrates deposited with PyC can significantly reduce the wear rate of the self-dual composite materials under dry sliding condition. The wear tests suggest that the SiC/PyC composite materials own a better wear resistance property when the deposition temperature is 800 °C, and the wear rate is about 64.6% of that without the deposition of PyC.

SiCp/Al复合材料纳米压痕/划痕下的脆塑性行为研究

为探究SiCp/Al复合材料中两相材料相互作用引起的力学性能差异,研究微观尺度下法向载荷变化对SiCp/Al复合材料形变和去除的影响。采用纳米压痕实验,基于Oliver-Pharr法测得其硬度和弹性模量,并对其压痕表面进行观察,结合有限元仿真分析产生力学性能差异的原因;同时,根据纳米压痕实验所得力学参数进行变载荷纳米划痕仿真,并配合实验后划痕表面观察结果分析材料的形变和脆塑性行为。结果表明:当金刚石压头作用于SiC颗粒时,颗粒出现破碎和二次压入现象,所测硬度与弹性模量小于单晶SiC的理论值;当金刚石压头作用于基体相时,由于SiC颗粒阻碍基体压入,复合材料的硬度与弹性模量测量结果偏大。在纳米划痕过程中,复合材料的去除形式随载荷变化体现为划擦、耕犁和切削阶段,其中的基体相通过塑性流动产生塑性脊堆积并伴随有涂覆现象,SiC颗粒则以脱黏、断裂破碎和拔出等脆性机制而去除,且SiC颗粒的二次压入、断裂、破碎和拔出是导致复合材料力学性能与单晶SiC的力学性能产生巨大差异的主要原因。随着划痕载荷增加,SiC体积分数为45%的SiCp/Al复合材料的去除机制更多取决于以塑性去除为主的基体相,而SiC颗粒则主要表现为脆性去除。

纵扭超声辅助铣削SiCp/Al复合材料表面质量研究

高体积分数SiCp/Al复合材料具有高比强度、高比模数和良好的耐磨性等优异性能。然而,它们的高硬度和脆性会导致精密制造过程中应力分布更为复杂,这会使材料中产生过大的力和过多的热,从而影响加工精度和工件耐久极限寿命。目的通过分析切削过程中颗粒的去除机理和表面缺陷类型,利用纵扭超声辅助铣削(longitudinal-torsional ultrasonic assisted milling,LTUAM)技术,改善高体积分数SiCp/Al复合材料的加工表面质量。方法利用ABAQUS和PYTHON软件,建立考虑颗粒断裂过程的两相随机分布颗粒SiCp/Al复合材料模型,并采用Johnson-Cook模型和Brittle Cracking模型对SiCp/Al复合材料纵扭超声辅助铣削过程进行有限元模拟仿真。针对不同加工参数,进行SiCp/Al复合材料纵扭超声辅助铣削和常规铣削(conventional milling,CM)试验,评估有限元仿真模拟与试验结果的一致性。结果模拟结果表明,损伤和裂纹主要产生在SiC颗粒(SiCp)中上部的切削线上,凹坑缺陷主要产生在颗粒下部的切削线上。试验结果显示,表面缺陷的类型主要包括颗粒的损伤和拔出、颗粒的损伤和断裂形成凹坑、未损伤的颗粒形成凸起、破损颗粒与刀具在已加工表面上挤压摩擦形成犁沟、铝基体涂覆、表面微裂纹和表面空穴等,并且当加工速度120 m/min,超声振幅3μm时,最大裂纹深度最小,表面缺陷最小,表面质量最好。结论对比有限元仿真结果与试验结果发现,二者的表面质量变化趋势基本具有一致性。纵扭超声辅助铣削技术的应用对提高SiCp/Al复合材料的表面质量有较好效果。

Microstructure and thermophysical properties of SiC/Al composites mixed with diamond

The thermophysical properties of the SiC /Al composites mixed with diamond（SiC-Dia/Al） were studied through theoretical calculation and experiments. The thermal conductivity and the thermal expansion coefficient of the SiC-Dia/Al were calculated by differential effective medium（DEM） theoretical model and extended Turner model, respectively. The microstructure of the SiC-Dia/Al shows that the combination between SiC particles and Al is close, while that between diamond particles and Al is not close. The experimental results of the thermophysical properties of the SiC-Dia/Al are consistent with the calculated ones. The calculation results show that when the volume ratio of the diamond particles to the SiC particles is 3：7, the thermal conductivity and the thermal expansion coefficient can be improved by 39% and 30% compared to SiC/Al composites, respectively. In other words, by adding a small amount of diamond particles, the thermophysical properties of the composites can be improved effectively, while the cost increases little.

Microstructure and properties of Al/Si/SiC composites for electronic packaging

The Al/Si/SiC composites with medium volume fraction for electronic packaging were fabricated by gas pressure infiltration.On the premise of keeping the machinability of the composites,the silicon carbide particles,which have the similar size with silicon particles（average 13 μm）,were added to replace silicon particles of same volume fraction,and microstructure and properties of the composites were investigated.The results show that reinforcing particles are distributed uniformly and no apparent pores are observed in the composites.It is also observed that higher thermal conductivity（TC） and flexural strength will be obtained with the addition of SiC particles.Meanwhile,coefficient of thermal expansion（CTE） changes smaller than TC.Models for predicting thermal properties were also discussed.Equivalent effective conductivity（EEC） was proposed to make H-J model suitable for hybrid particles and multimodal particle size distribution.

SYNTHESIS OF SiC WHISKER AND ITS APPLICATION IN COMPOSITE MATERIALS

The SiC whiskers (SiCw) synthesized from rice hulls is studied in this paper. The properties of the application in the composite materials are tested, and also compared with the SiCw produced in US and Japan, the results indicate that the SiCw produced by this method is mainly straight crystals with multi nodes on face, the main type is P-SiC. lt has many advantages such as high strength and excellent oxidation resistance to high temperature. The Si3N4 ceramic composite materials reinforced and toughened with the SiCw, δfRT of the material is (856±22)MPa, δf300℃ is approximately (418. 5±14. 2) MPa and Klc is approximately (11. 3±1. 0) MPa m1/2. Besides, the application of the SiCw in the engineering materials of mining is forecasted.

Layered Metal Composites: Newest Generation of Radiation-Protective Materials

The expediency of development of one of the newest highly effective radiation-protective materials—layered composites of “light metal/heavy metal” type is substantiated. The characteristics of the internal architecture of composites of Al/Pb type made by consecutive application of vacuum and normal atmospheric rolling are adduced. The differences between the radioisotope and accelerating techniques of experimental testing of radiation-protective properties of materials are described. The results of the testing of composites and the influence of their structure on radiation-protective properties of the investigated materials are characterized. It is shown that the radiation-protective efficiency of composites certain structures may be 30% - 40% higher than the aluminum. This gives the opportunity to reduce the weight of radiation-protective structure at preservation of effectiveness of protection at aluminum level, or to increase the effectiveness of protection at constant weight of this structure.

Experimental study and numerical analysis on dry friction and wear performance of co-continuous SiC/Fe-40Cr against SiC/2618 Al alloy composites

The dry friction and wear behaviors of co-continuous composites SiC/Fe–40Cr against SiC/Al 2618 alloy were investigated on a ring-on-ring friction and wear tester at sliding speed of 30-105 m/s under the load of 1.0-2.5 MPa. The experimental result reveals that the characteristic of two body abrasive wear and oxidation wear mechanisms are present for SiCn/2618 Al composite under higher load and sliding speed. SiC ceramic continuous network as the reinforcement can avoid composite from the third body wear that usually occurs in traditional particle reinforced composite. The mechanically mixed layer (MML) controls greatly the wear rate and friction coefficient of the composites. The composites tested at higher sliding speed exhibit higher value of friction coefficient and fluctuation, which is associated with the intermittent formation and removal of the MML. The wear and stress—strain behaviors of SiCn/Fe–40Cr against SiCn/Al 2168 at 30-105 m/s under 1.0-2.5 MPa were analyzed by finite element method with the software Solidwork2012 Simulation, respectively. The wear and stress–strain behavior of the composite predicted by the FEM correlated well with the experimental results.

Ni-Al辅助微波自蔓延烧结制备Ti_(3)SiC_(2)基金刚石复合材料工艺研究

为降低金刚石磨削工具的制造成本和能耗,探寻一种在低能耗下实现高性能陶瓷结合剂金刚石磨具的制备工艺,同时研究助燃剂Si和金刚石粒度等因素对样品物相组成、显微形貌和磨削性能的影响。采用Ti、Si、石墨粉和金刚石磨料作为原料,经冷压成型至生胚,通过Ni-Al辅助在微波场加热诱发Ti-Si-C体系发生自蔓延高温合成(SHS)反应以制备Ti_(3)SiC_(2)基金刚石复合材料。结果表明,高热值Ni-Al合金辅助可以缩短样品的烧结时间,还可以将诱发SHS反应的温度点控制在金刚石石墨化温度以下。在Ar保护气氛下,Ti-Si-C体系发生SHS反应,可生成Ti_(3)SiC_(2)、TiC和Ti5Si3等3种物相。随Si含量升高,Ti_(3)SiC_(2)相先增多后减少,当n(Ti):n(Si):n(C)=3∶1.1∶2时,复合材料的磨削性能最佳,磨耗比最高可达286.53。分析不同原料配比下的试样磨耗比差异的产生机制,认为基体组织中存在微小且分布均匀的气孔结构,在磨削时可产生大区域的平整磨削面,易于发挥金刚石磨料的磨削效果,有利于提升复合材料样品的磨削性能。

基于单颗磨粒磨削的SiCp/Al材料去除机理研究

基于单颗磨粒磨削的仿真和实验,研究了SiCp/Al复合材料的去除机理,并对体积分数为20%和55%的SiCp/Al材料加工表面/亚表面质量进行对比研究。通过建立单磨粒磨削SiCp/Al材料的有限元仿真模型,对材料的去除过程进行仿真模拟,研究了不同磨削深度对表面/亚表面质量的影响;通过单磨粒磨削实验验证了仿真结果的准确性,并深入研究体积分数分别为20%和55%的SiCp/Al材料的表面形貌,分析了Al基体与SiC颗粒的去除方式,此外,还研讨了SiC颗粒的塑性去除条件。最后,通过对磨屑形貌的分析,进一步研究了材料的去除机理。

SiCp/Al复合材料焊接综述

为实现SiCp/Al复合材料的高质量可靠焊接,推广SiCp/Al复合材料在各领域的应用,调研了国内外SiCp/Al复合材料不同焊接方法的研究现状。在熔化焊方面,国内外学者通过调整工艺参数、在焊缝中加入Ti元素发生诱发反应等方法,抑制了焊缝中Al4C3针状脆性相的形成,从而提高了焊接接头的力学性能。在搅拌摩擦焊方面,国内外学者针对不同材料设计了专用的焊接搅拌头,以保证它们具备高耐磨性与足够的冲击韧性,在焊接过程中不出现破损情况;关注了焊接过程中焊接头转速、焊接速度、轴向力与热输入等因素,以获得力学性能优秀、晶粒细小均匀的焊接接头。在扩散焊方面,国内外学者探究了中间夹层对焊缝界面间原子相互扩散的促进作用;采取不同工艺参数,以外加超声或电子束表面加热等方式促进了原子间的相互扩散,以获得力学性能优异的焊接接头,提高焊接效率。在钎焊方面,国内外学者通过探究钎料与SiCp/Al复合材料之间的润湿性来组合钎料与钎剂,通过化学腐蚀处理表面暴露颗粒增强相、在复合材料表面电镀金属等方法来增大钎料与增强相的润湿性、解决钎料铺展受阻的问题,以进一步提高钎焊焊接接头质量。

Microstructure Regulation and Combustion Performance Optimization of PVDF/Al Composite Powder by Non-covalent Functionalized Graphenes

Graphene prepared by non-covalent modification of sulfonated poly(ether-ether-ketone)(SPG)was combined with polyvinylidene fluoride(PVDF)/Al to improve the PVDF/Al thermal conductivity while reducing the effect of the thermal resistance at the graphene-polymer interface.The regulation rule of SPG with different contents on the energy release of fluorine-containing system was studied.When the content of SPG is 4%,the peak pressure and rise rate of SPG/PVDF/Al composite powder during ignition reach the maximum of 4845.28 kPa and 8683.58 kPa/s.When the content of SPG is 5%,the PVDF/Al composite powder is completely coated by SPG,and the calorific value of the material reachs the maximum of 29.094 kJ/g.Through the design and micro-control of the composite powder,the calorific value of the material can be effectively improved,but the improvement of the mass release rate still depends on the graphene content and surface modification state.

基于第一性原理的Si/SiC、Al/SiC界面成键特性和结合强度对比研究

采用半固态搅拌铸造法制备AlSi7-SiC复合材料,并利用真空压铸工艺实现了其近净成形,结合第一性原理计算方法研究了共晶Si对SiC颗粒和基体界面结合强度的影响.结果显示,在AlSi7-SiC复合材料中,发现较为严重的共晶Si偏析现象,当SiC颗粒同时处于共晶Si和α-Al边界时,形成了少量的共晶Si夹杂、被大量共晶Si包裹、完全被共晶Si包裹三种典型的界面.第一性原理计算结果显示,在C端和Si端的Si/SiC界面中,弛豫后topSi 1配位方式具有最大的粘附功,与Al/SiC界面相比,Si/SiC界面具有更高的结合强度.Si偏析相提高了界面处的电荷密度,因而具有更好的界面结构稳定性.

SiCp/Al复合材料在常规与超声振动辅助条件的切削过程和表面形成的有限元分析

SiCp/Al复合材料是一种典型的难加工的材料,由于其基体中颗粒增强导致常规切削中加工质量差、切削阻力高、加工损伤高,机械加工性差,常规切削已不能满足加工要求。通过切削仿真,对比分析常规与超声振动辅助切削条件下复合材料的切削过程、SiC颗粒的损伤特性、工件的表面形貌与亚表面损伤。结果表明,相比于常规切削,超声振动辅助切削可以提高复合材料的表面完整性,减少复合材料的亚表面损伤,并且能够提高工件的表面质量。

Microstructures and mechanical properties of 2024Al/Gr/SiC hybrid composites fabricated by vacuum hot pressing

The 2024Al/Gr/SiC hybrid composite plates with 5%-10% SiC particles （volume fraction） and 3%-6% flaky graphite （Gr） （volume fraction） were fabricated by vacuum hot pressing and hot extrusion processing. The effects of SiC and Gr on the microstructures and mechanical properties of the composites aged at 160, 175 and 190℃ were studied by optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, and hardness and tensile tests. The results indicate that the SiC particles have a more obvious effect on accelerating the aging response as compared with the Gr. Both the tensile strength and elongation are reduced by the Gr and SiC particles added into the matrix, while the Gr has a more negative influence on the elongation than the SiC particles. The tensile strength （ab）, yield stress （as） and elongation （δ） of the 2024Al/3Gr/10SiC composite aged at 165℃ for 8 h are 387 MPa, 280.3 MPa and 5.7%, respectively. The hybrid composites are characterized by ductile fracture, which is associated with the ductile fracture of the matrix and the tearing of the interface between the matrix and the particles.

激光切割SiC/Al复合材料的温度场仿真分析

SiC/Al复合材料具有较高的强度、较低的热膨胀系数和较好的耐腐蚀性,使其在多个高技术领域中具有很大的应用潜力和价值。然而,由于SiC/Al复合材料的高硬度特性,使用传统切削技术对其进行加工时,刀具磨损严重,影响加工效率。而激光切割技术在SiC/Al复合材料加工方面具有显著优势。文章利用有限元分析软件对SiC/Al复合材料进行仿真分析,了解材料特性和激光切割去除机理,探究加热时间、光斑尺寸等对材料表面温度场的影响。

Development and Characterization of Aluminium-Based Metal Matrix Composites

Aluminum based metal matrix composites were fabricated using stir casting where silicon carbide and alumina were the reinforcements. Different types of properties (physical-density, mechanical-tensile, hardness, chemical-corrosion etc.) were measured and compared with base metals/alloys. The properties were significantly varied. The highest density was obtained for pure aluminium with 5% Al2O3 whereas the lowest was obtained for AA-4032 alloy. The highest hardness was obtained for AA-4032 with 5% Al2O3 whereas the lowest was obtained for pure Al with 5% Al2O3. The highest strength was obtained for AA-6061 with 5% coarse SiC whereas the lowest was obtained for pure Al. The highest impact strength was obtained for AA-4032 with 5% Al2O3 whereas the lowest was obtained for AA-6061. The corrosion resistance of all composites was lower than that of the base materials.

Particle Removal Mechanism of High Volume Fraction SiCp/Al Composites by Single Diamond Grit Tool

Particle removal mechanism was presented during machining particle SiC/Al composites with diamond grinding tool. The relevant removal modes and their mechanisms were discussed considering the impact and squeezing effect of diamond grit on the SiC particle. The experimental results show that the aluminum matrix has larger plastic deformation, so the aluminum mixed with the surplus SiC particles is cut from the surface. The SiC particles can be removed in multiple ways, such as broken/fractured, micro cracks, shearing and pulled out, etc. More particles removed by shearing, and less particles removed by fractured during material removal progress can produce a better machined surface.

Comparison of effect of SiC and MoS2 on wear behavior of Al matrix composites

In order to improve dry sliding wear resistance of pure aluminum against steel, aluminum-based composites reinforced with different contents of SiC,MoS2 and SiC/MoS2 particles were synthesized by press and sintering of the corresponding powder mixtures. The microstructural evaluations showed a dense microstructure which were in good agreement with the result of density and hardness measurements. The results of pin on disk wear tests performed against an AISI 52100 steel pin at a constant load and sliding velocity showed that there was a critical content for both types of the reinforcements at which the lowest wear rate was obtained, i.e. 10 vol.% and 2 vol.%, respectively,for Al/SiC and Al/MoS2 composites. However,the lowest wear rate and friction of coefficient were attained for Al/10 SiC/2 MoS2 hybrid composite. According to the scanning electron microscope observations, the predominant wear mechanism was changed from adhesion to abrasion mostly whenMoS2 particles were incorporated in the pure aluminum. Mild delamination was identified as the main wear mechanism for Al/SiC and Al/SiC/MoS2 composites. The frictional traces and worn surfaces of Al/SiC/MoS2 composites approached to those of Al/SiC composites,indicating the dominant role of SiC particles in tribological behavior of the hybrid composites.

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.