The segregation of Sn and discontinuous precipitation at grain boundaries are detrimental to the strength,ductility,and machinability of the Cu−Ni−Sn alloy.A strategy to solve the above problems is multi-component com...The segregation of Sn and discontinuous precipitation at grain boundaries are detrimental to the strength,ductility,and machinability of the Cu−Ni−Sn alloy.A strategy to solve the above problems is multi-component composition design by introducing strong enthalpic interaction element.In this work,a series of Cu_(80)Ni_(15)Sn_(5−x)Ti_(x)(at.%)alloys were designed by cluster-plus-glue-atom model,and the effects of Ti content on the microstructure and properties of the alloys were systematically investigated using TEM and other analysis methods.The results demonstrate that Ti can effectively inhibit the segregation and discontinuous precipitation while promoting continuous precipitation to improve the high-temperature stability of the alloys.As the Ti content increases,the distribution of Ti changes from uniform distribution to predominant precipitation.The hardness and conductivity of the alloy exceed those of the C72900(Cu−15Ni−8Sn(wt.%))commercial alloy and the Cu_(80)Ni_(15)Sn_(5)(at.%)reference alloy when Ti is in the solution state.展开更多
An electroless ternary Ni-Sn-P transition layer with high corrosion resistance was applied for acid electroless nickel plating on magnesium alloys. The surface morphologies and microstructure of the traditional alkali...An electroless ternary Ni-Sn-P transition layer with high corrosion resistance was applied for acid electroless nickel plating on magnesium alloys. The surface morphologies and microstructure of the traditional alkaline electroless Ni-P and novel Ni-Sn-P transition layers were compared by SEM and XRD, and the bonding strengths between the transition layers and AZ31 magnesium alloys were tested. The corrosion resistance of the samples was analyzed by porosity test, potentiodynamic polarization, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS) in acid electroless solution at p H 4.5 and immersion test in 10% HCl. The results indicate that the transition layer is essential for acid electroless plating Ni-P coatings on magnesium alloys. Under the same thin thickness(-6 μm), the electroless Ni-Sn-P transition layer possesses superior properties to the traditional Ni-P transition layer, including high amorphization, smooth and dense surface without pores, enhanced bonding strength and corrosion resistance. Most importantly, acid electroless Ni-P coatings can be successfully deposited on magnesium alloys by using Ni-Sn-P transition layer.展开更多
Sn was used to replace Al in Co38Ni34Al28 alloy. The microstructure and microhardness of Co38Ni34Al28-xSnx (x=0, 1, 2, 3) magnetic shape memory alloys were investigated at different heat treatment temperatures (137...Sn was used to replace Al in Co38Ni34Al28 alloy. The microstructure and microhardness of Co38Ni34Al28-xSnx (x=0, 1, 2, 3) magnetic shape memory alloys were investigated at different heat treatment temperatures (1373 K, 1473 K, and 1573 K) for 2 h. The results show that more Sn substitution reduces the content of γ-phase and a partial phase of martensite can be obtained in Co38Ni34Al28-xSnx (x=1, 2, 3) alloys after treatment at 1573 K for 2 h. The maximum martensite phase appears when 2% Al is substituted by Sn. The reverse martensitic transformation temperature of Co38Ni34Al28-xSnx alloys increases at x=1 and 2, then decreases as x=3. As the content of Sn and the temperature increase, the microhardness will increase.展开更多
The effect of Co substitution on magnetic properties of Ni-Mn-Sn shape memory alloy was revealed by first-principles calculations. Large magnetization difference in Ni-Mn-Sn alloy obtained by addition of Co arises fro...The effect of Co substitution on magnetic properties of Ni-Mn-Sn shape memory alloy was revealed by first-principles calculations. Large magnetization difference in Ni-Mn-Sn alloy obtained by addition of Co arises from enhancement of magnetization of austenite due to change of Mn-Mn interaction from anti-ferromagnetism to ferromagnetism. Total energy difference between paramagnetic and ferromagnetic austenite plays an important role in magnetic transition of Ni-Co-Mn-Sn. The altered Mn 3d states due to Co substitution give rise to difference in magnetic properties.展开更多
Different from other alloys,the observation in this work on the dendritic mushy zone shows that the freckles are formed in two different regions before and after peritectic reaction in directional solidification of Sn...Different from other alloys,the observation in this work on the dendritic mushy zone shows that the freckles are formed in two different regions before and after peritectic reaction in directional solidification of Sn−Ni peritectic alloys.In addition,the experimental results demonstrate that the dendritic morphology is influenced by the temperature gradient zone melting and Gibbs−Thomson effects.A new Rayleigh number(Ra_(P))is proposed in consideration of both effects and peritectic reaction.The prediction of Ra_(P) confirms the freckle formation in two regions during peritectic solidification.Besides,heavier thermosolutal convection in samples with larger diameter is also demonstrated.展开更多
The effects of partial substitution of Fe element for Ni element on the structure,martensitic transformation and mechanicalproperties of Ni50-xFexMn38Sn12(x=0and3%,molar fraction)ferromagnetic shape memory alloys were...The effects of partial substitution of Fe element for Ni element on the structure,martensitic transformation and mechanicalproperties of Ni50-xFexMn38Sn12(x=0and3%,molar fraction)ferromagnetic shape memory alloys were investigated.Experimentalresults indicate that by substitution of Fe for Ni,the microstructure and crystal structure of the alloys change at room temperature.Compared with Ni50Mn38Sn12alloy,the martensitic transformation starting temperature of Ni47Fe3Mn38Sn12alloy is decreased by32.5K.It is also found that martensitic transformation occurs over a broad temperature window from288.9to352.2K.It is found that themechanical properties of Ni-Mn-Sn alloy can be significantly improved by Fe addition.The Ni47Fe3Mn38Sn12alloy achieves amaximum compressive strength of855MPa with a fracture strain of11%.Moreover,the mechanism of the mechanical propertyimprovement is clarified.Fe doping changes the fracture type from intergranular fracture of Ni50Mn38Sn12alloy to transgranularcleavage fracture of Ni47Fe3Mn38Sn12alloys.展开更多
The wetting of molten Sn-3.5Ag-0.5Cu alloy on the Ni-P(-SiC)coated SiCp/Al substrates was investigated by electroless Ni plating process,and the microstructures of the coating and the interfacial behavior of wetting s...The wetting of molten Sn-3.5Ag-0.5Cu alloy on the Ni-P(-SiC)coated SiCp/Al substrates was investigated by electroless Ni plating process,and the microstructures of the coating and the interfacial behavior of wetting systems were analyzed.The SiC particles are evenly distributed in the coating and enveloped with Ni.No reaction layer is observed at the coating/SiCp/Al composite interfaces.The contact angle increases from^19°with the Ni-P coating to 29°,43°and 113°with the corresponding Ni-P-3SiC,Ni-P-6SiC and Ni-P-9SiC coatings,respectively.An interaction layer containing Cu,Ni,Sn and P forms at the Sn-Ag-Cu/Ni-P-(0,3,6)SiC coated SiCp/Al interfaces,and the Cu-Ni-Sn and Ni-Sn-P phases are detected in the interaction layer.Moreover,the molten Sn-Ag-Cu can penetrate into the Ni-P(-SiC)coatings through the Ni-P/SiC interface and dissolve them to contact the SiCp/Al substrate.展开更多
The Sn-Cu-Ni-Ge solder is a strong challenger to the Sn-Ag-Cu(SAC) solders as a replacement for the Sn-Pb eutectic solder. This research investigated the effects of addition of Ag, Bi, In, and Sb on the physical pro...The Sn-Cu-Ni-Ge solder is a strong challenger to the Sn-Ag-Cu(SAC) solders as a replacement for the Sn-Pb eutectic solder. This research investigated the effects of addition of Ag, Bi, In, and Sb on the physical properties of the Sn-0.6 Cu-0.05 Ni-Ge(SCNG) lead-free solder and the interfacial reaction with the Cu substrate. The melting behavior, microstructure, tensile strength, and wettability of the SCNG-x(x=Ag, Bi, In, Sb) solders were examined. The findings revealed that the introduction of Ag, Bi, In, and Sb minimally altered the solidus temperature, liquidus temperature, and tensile strength of the solder. However, the cooling behavior and solidified microstructure of the solder were affected by the concentration of the alloying elements. The wettability of the SCNG solder was improved with the doping of the alloying elements except Sb. The thickness of intermetallic layer was increased by the addition of the alloying elements and was related to the cooling behavior of the solder. The morphology of intermetallic layer between the SCNG-x solders and the Cu substrate was different from that of the typical SAC solders. In conclusion, alloying the SCNG solder with Ag, Bi, In or Sb is able to improve particular properties of the solder.展开更多
Crystal structures of nonstoichiometric La(Ni, Sn)5+x (x = 0.1~0.4) alloys prepared by different methods were investigated by using powder X-ray diffraction and Rietveld refinement analysis. Space group of this type ...Crystal structures of nonstoichiometric La(Ni, Sn)5+x (x = 0.1~0.4) alloys prepared by different methods were investigated by using powder X-ray diffraction and Rietveld refinement analysis. Space group of this type of alloys belongs to P6/mmm, in which Sn only occupies the 3g sites. It has been demonstrated that some of the 1a sites of the nonstoichiometric alloy are replaced by the NiNi dumb-bells which have a strong correlation with the anisotropic thermal parameter B33. The preparation methods have an effect on the number of dumb-bells that can substitute the 1a sites. It was found that the annealed alloys have more NiNi dumb-bells in the structure than the rapid solidified and as-cast alloys have while still keep good crystallinity.展开更多
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52071052).
文摘The segregation of Sn and discontinuous precipitation at grain boundaries are detrimental to the strength,ductility,and machinability of the Cu−Ni−Sn alloy.A strategy to solve the above problems is multi-component composition design by introducing strong enthalpic interaction element.In this work,a series of Cu_(80)Ni_(15)Sn_(5−x)Ti_(x)(at.%)alloys were designed by cluster-plus-glue-atom model,and the effects of Ti content on the microstructure and properties of the alloys were systematically investigated using TEM and other analysis methods.The results demonstrate that Ti can effectively inhibit the segregation and discontinuous precipitation while promoting continuous precipitation to improve the high-temperature stability of the alloys.As the Ti content increases,the distribution of Ti changes from uniform distribution to predominant precipitation.The hardness and conductivity of the alloy exceed those of the C72900(Cu−15Ni−8Sn(wt.%))commercial alloy and the Cu_(80)Ni_(15)Sn_(5)(at.%)reference alloy when Ti is in the solution state.
基金Project(20120407)supported by the Science and Technology Key Development Plan of Jilin Province,China
文摘An electroless ternary Ni-Sn-P transition layer with high corrosion resistance was applied for acid electroless nickel plating on magnesium alloys. The surface morphologies and microstructure of the traditional alkaline electroless Ni-P and novel Ni-Sn-P transition layers were compared by SEM and XRD, and the bonding strengths between the transition layers and AZ31 magnesium alloys were tested. The corrosion resistance of the samples was analyzed by porosity test, potentiodynamic polarization, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS) in acid electroless solution at p H 4.5 and immersion test in 10% HCl. The results indicate that the transition layer is essential for acid electroless plating Ni-P coatings on magnesium alloys. Under the same thin thickness(-6 μm), the electroless Ni-Sn-P transition layer possesses superior properties to the traditional Ni-P transition layer, including high amorphization, smooth and dense surface without pores, enhanced bonding strength and corrosion resistance. Most importantly, acid electroless Ni-P coatings can be successfully deposited on magnesium alloys by using Ni-Sn-P transition layer.
基金Projects (50771037, 50371020) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject (2011B090400485) supported by the Combination Project for Guangdong Province and the Ministry of Education, China
文摘Sn was used to replace Al in Co38Ni34Al28 alloy. The microstructure and microhardness of Co38Ni34Al28-xSnx (x=0, 1, 2, 3) magnetic shape memory alloys were investigated at different heat treatment temperatures (1373 K, 1473 K, and 1573 K) for 2 h. The results show that more Sn substitution reduces the content of γ-phase and a partial phase of martensite can be obtained in Co38Ni34Al28-xSnx (x=1, 2, 3) alloys after treatment at 1573 K for 2 h. The maximum martensite phase appears when 2% Al is substituted by Sn. The reverse martensitic transformation temperature of Co38Ni34Al28-xSnx alloys increases at x=1 and 2, then decreases as x=3. As the content of Sn and the temperature increase, the microhardness will increase.
基金Project (1253-NCET-009) supported by Program for New Century Excellent Talents in Heilongjiang Provincial University,ChinaProject (1251G022) supported by Program for Youth Academic Backbone in Heilongjiang Provincial University,ChinaProjects (50901026,51301054) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘The effect of Co substitution on magnetic properties of Ni-Mn-Sn shape memory alloy was revealed by first-principles calculations. Large magnetization difference in Ni-Mn-Sn alloy obtained by addition of Co arises from enhancement of magnetization of austenite due to change of Mn-Mn interaction from anti-ferromagnetism to ferromagnetism. Total energy difference between paramagnetic and ferromagnetic austenite plays an important role in magnetic transition of Ni-Co-Mn-Sn. The altered Mn 3d states due to Co substitution give rise to difference in magnetic properties.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51871118)the Basic Scientific Research Business Expenses of the Central University and Open Project of Key Laboratory for Magnetism and Magnetic Materials of the Ministry of Education,Lanzhou University,China(No.LZUMMM2021005)+1 种基金the Science and Technology Project of Lanzhou City,China(No.2019-1-30)the State Key Laboratory of Special Rare Metal Materials,China(No.SKL2020K003).
文摘Different from other alloys,the observation in this work on the dendritic mushy zone shows that the freckles are formed in two different regions before and after peritectic reaction in directional solidification of Sn−Ni peritectic alloys.In addition,the experimental results demonstrate that the dendritic morphology is influenced by the temperature gradient zone melting and Gibbs−Thomson effects.A new Rayleigh number(Ra_(P))is proposed in consideration of both effects and peritectic reaction.The prediction of Ra_(P) confirms the freckle formation in two regions during peritectic solidification.Besides,heavier thermosolutal convection in samples with larger diameter is also demonstrated.
基金Projects(51471064,51301054)supported of the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(1253-NCET-009)supported by the Program for New Century Excellent Talents,China+1 种基金Project(1251G022)supported by Program for Youth Academic Backbone in Heilongjiang Provincial University,ChinaProject(12541138)supported by Scientific Research Fund of Heilongjiang Provincial Education Department,China
文摘The effects of partial substitution of Fe element for Ni element on the structure,martensitic transformation and mechanicalproperties of Ni50-xFexMn38Sn12(x=0and3%,molar fraction)ferromagnetic shape memory alloys were investigated.Experimentalresults indicate that by substitution of Fe for Ni,the microstructure and crystal structure of the alloys change at room temperature.Compared with Ni50Mn38Sn12alloy,the martensitic transformation starting temperature of Ni47Fe3Mn38Sn12alloy is decreased by32.5K.It is also found that martensitic transformation occurs over a broad temperature window from288.9to352.2K.It is found that themechanical properties of Ni-Mn-Sn alloy can be significantly improved by Fe addition.The Ni47Fe3Mn38Sn12alloy achieves amaximum compressive strength of855MPa with a fracture strain of11%.Moreover,the mechanism of the mechanical propertyimprovement is clarified.Fe doping changes the fracture type from intergranular fracture of Ni50Mn38Sn12alloy to transgranularcleavage fracture of Ni47Fe3Mn38Sn12alloys.
基金Projects(51572112,51401034)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(BK20151340)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,China+3 种基金Projects(2014-XCL-002,TD-XCL-004)supported by the Six Talent Peaks Project of Jiangsu Province,ChinaProject(BRA2017387)supported by the 333 Talents Project of Jiangsu Province,ChinaProject([2015]26)supported by the Innovation/Entrepreneurship Program of Jiangsu Province,ChinaProject([2016]15)supported by the Qing Lan Project,China
文摘The wetting of molten Sn-3.5Ag-0.5Cu alloy on the Ni-P(-SiC)coated SiCp/Al substrates was investigated by electroless Ni plating process,and the microstructures of the coating and the interfacial behavior of wetting systems were analyzed.The SiC particles are evenly distributed in the coating and enveloped with Ni.No reaction layer is observed at the coating/SiCp/Al composite interfaces.The contact angle increases from^19°with the Ni-P coating to 29°,43°and 113°with the corresponding Ni-P-3SiC,Ni-P-6SiC and Ni-P-9SiC coatings,respectively.An interaction layer containing Cu,Ni,Sn and P forms at the Sn-Ag-Cu/Ni-P-(0,3,6)SiC coated SiCp/Al interfaces,and the Cu-Ni-Sn and Ni-Sn-P phases are detected in the interaction layer.Moreover,the molten Sn-Ag-Cu can penetrate into the Ni-P(-SiC)coatings through the Ni-P/SiC interface and dissolve them to contact the SiCp/Al substrate.
基金King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang and the National Research Council of Thailand for the financial sponsorship of this project
文摘The Sn-Cu-Ni-Ge solder is a strong challenger to the Sn-Ag-Cu(SAC) solders as a replacement for the Sn-Pb eutectic solder. This research investigated the effects of addition of Ag, Bi, In, and Sb on the physical properties of the Sn-0.6 Cu-0.05 Ni-Ge(SCNG) lead-free solder and the interfacial reaction with the Cu substrate. The melting behavior, microstructure, tensile strength, and wettability of the SCNG-x(x=Ag, Bi, In, Sb) solders were examined. The findings revealed that the introduction of Ag, Bi, In, and Sb minimally altered the solidus temperature, liquidus temperature, and tensile strength of the solder. However, the cooling behavior and solidified microstructure of the solder were affected by the concentration of the alloying elements. The wettability of the SCNG solder was improved with the doping of the alloying elements except Sb. The thickness of intermetallic layer was increased by the addition of the alloying elements and was related to the cooling behavior of the solder. The morphology of intermetallic layer between the SCNG-x solders and the Cu substrate was different from that of the typical SAC solders. In conclusion, alloying the SCNG solder with Ag, Bi, In or Sb is able to improve particular properties of the solder.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (50071052) and National Natural Science Key Foundation of China (50131040)
文摘Crystal structures of nonstoichiometric La(Ni, Sn)5+x (x = 0.1~0.4) alloys prepared by different methods were investigated by using powder X-ray diffraction and Rietveld refinement analysis. Space group of this type of alloys belongs to P6/mmm, in which Sn only occupies the 3g sites. It has been demonstrated that some of the 1a sites of the nonstoichiometric alloy are replaced by the NiNi dumb-bells which have a strong correlation with the anisotropic thermal parameter B33. The preparation methods have an effect on the number of dumb-bells that can substitute the 1a sites. It was found that the annealed alloys have more NiNi dumb-bells in the structure than the rapid solidified and as-cast alloys have while still keep good crystallinity.