Tribological behavior of different films on Ti-6Al-4V alloy prepared by plasma-based ion implantation

The tribological behaviors of TiN coating and TiN+TiC+Ti(C, N)/diamond like carbon (DLC), TiN/DLC, TiC/DLC multilayers on Ti 6Al 4V alloy prepared by plasma based ion implantation (PBII) were compared. Under the test conditions of counterbody AISI 52100, load 1 N and speed 0.05 m/s, the tribological properties of the alloy are improved by these films in the order of TiN, TiC/DLC, TiN/DLC and TiN+TiC+Ti(C,N)/DLC. Tribological behavior is affected by the conditions of surface modification and triboexperiments. The appearance of “peaks” in the wear dynamic resistance profiles may be due or correspond to the process of formation and breaking apart of transition films. The breakthrough of the DLC coated samples may start from partially wearing out, and end with joining piece dilamination. There are transition films on all counterbodies AISI 52100. When AISI 52100 counterbody is changed to Ti 6Al 4V, the wear of most modified samples is changed from only disc to both disc and ball abrasive dominated.

Use of a Laser/TIG Combination for Surface Modification of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy

The surface modification of materials such as Ti-6Al-4V is necessary to improve their wear resistant properties for use in tribological applications. In this paper it is shown that a laser with low power and tungsten inert gas (TIG) can be combined together for surface modification of Ti-6Al-4V alloy, and when performed in a controlled atmosphere of pure nitrogen or a mixture of nitrogen and argon, can produce a wear-resistant surface alloy. Compared with laser processing, a cheaper surface modification process has been developed involving a shorter processing time, which is free of stringent requirements such as a vacuum system.

Coordinately Improving the Wear and Fatigue Properties of Ti6Al4V Alloy by Designed CrZr-alloyed Layer

A CrZr-alloyed layer was prepared through a pre-zirconizing and subsequent chromizing treatment on a Ti6Al4V substrate.After the removal of the top Cr deposit and Ti4Cr layers,a（Cr,Zr）-Ti solidsolution layer was obtained.The microstructure,composition,microhardness and toughness of the（Cr,Zr）-Ti solid-solution layer were evaluated.The results showed that the pre-addition of Zr played an important role in inhibiting the precipitation of the soft Ti4Cr phase,which in turn allowed us to obtain a material characterized by a remarkable hardness.Wear and fatigue tests showed that the（Cr,Zr）-Ti solid-solution layer could coordinately improve the properties of the Ti6Al4V alloy.This was mainly due to the good match of hardness and toughness of the（Cr,Zr）-Ti solid-solution layer.In addition,the gradual change in composition and mechanical properties was conducive to the coordinated deformation between the（Cr,Zr）-Ti solid-solution layer and the Ti6Al4V substrate during fatigue tests.This reduced the stress concentration in correspondence of the interface between the two materials.

Composition and Structure of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy Plasma-based Ion Implanted with Nitrogen

The composition and structure of Ti 6Al 4V alloy plasma based ion implanted with nitrogen was investigated.The nitrogen depth distribution shows more antiballistic with distribution peak heightened with increased implantation time(dose),and more like a parabola at the low implantation pulse voltage.When implantation pulse voltage is increased,the implantation depth increased with the nitrogen distribution peak being deepened,widened and lowered somewhat.TiN,TiN+Ti 2N,or Ti 2N second phases were formed in the implanted layer.The relative percentage of nitrogen content in the form of TiN increases when going deeper into the implanted(TiN formed) layer.The increase of implantation pulse width and/or time is favourable for the formation of TiN rather than Ti 2N.It is unfavourable for formation of any nitrides when implantation pulse voltage is decreased to 30kV or less.Tiny crystalline particles (made mainly of Ti 2N and a smaller percentage of TiO 2 phases) of regular shapes such as triangle and tetragon, etc .(about 20 nm) are found distrbuted dispersively in the near surface region of samples implanted at the high implantation pulse voltage (75kV).

Adhesion Studies of Diamond-Like Carbon Films Deposited on Ti6Al4V Alloy after Carbonitriding

Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coatings have attracted significant attention due to their low friction coefficient, high degree of hardness, chemical inertness, and high wear resistance as well as and their many possible uses in metallurgical, aeronautical, and biomedical applications. However, DLC has low adhesion strength to metallic substrates. Carbonitriding was performed before DLC deposition to improve this adherence. Different concentration of nitrogen in the gas mixture was used during the carbonitriding of Ti6Al4V alloy. DLC films were subsequently grown from methane using plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition. The samples were characterized with Raman scattering spectroscopy, nanoindentation, and tribological tests. Films from 80.0% N2 had the best friction coefficient (0.07) and a critical load of ~22 N. In the scratching test, these films had adhesive failure and they completely detached from the substrate only in the end of the tests. SEM images show carbonitring promoted a significant increase in the surface defects (homogeneously distributed) but without the presence of microcracks. EDX analysis indicated that nitrogen element was diffused throughout the thickness of the samples. Hydrogen and carbon atoms from carbonitriding formed a diffusion-barrier layer that can be used as the first step for DLC deposition. This carbonitriding can also provide a carbide layer, which serves as the precursor for the nucleation and growth of DLC films.

溶胶-凝胶法制备Al_2O_3涂层及其对Ti6Al4V基合金的高温氧化防护性能

以Al(OC3H7)3(异丙醇铝)为原料,采用溶胶-凝胶法于Ti6Al4V基合金表面制备了不同厚度的Al2O3涂层。经SEM和XRD分析表明,涂层表面均匀、无裂纹,主要由非晶态Al2O3组成。研究了涂层对Ti6Al4V基合金等温(600℃和700℃)氧化行为的影响。结果表明,0.8μm厚涂层对合金的高温氧化防护性能最优。于700℃空气中等温氧化20 h,涂层样和空白样抛物线氧化速率常数分别为7.60×10-11、1.46×10-10g2/(cm4.s);涂层样氧化膜TiO2含量明显低于空白样;Al2O3涂层有效抑制了合金表面氧化膜的剥落和开裂;涂层样氧化膜厚度仅为空白样的1/2。

超塑性状态下Ti-6Al-4V钛合金扩散连接研究

根据高温扩散与空洞闭合蠕变理论,对Ti-6Al-4V钛合金在超塑性状态下扩散连接进行理论分析,建立了数学模型,可作为预测工艺参数,诸如温度、压力、时间等对连接质量的影响和选择合适工艺参数的依据。理论分析与试验结果是吻合的。

高低温交替海洋环境Ti6Al4V合金的腐蚀损伤机理

目的探究高低温交替海洋服役环境中Ti6Al4V合金的腐蚀损伤失效过程,揭示高温氧化、沉积盐膜、频繁启动工作模式耦合作用下合金的腐蚀损伤与退化机理。方法采用高温氧化、高温氧化-盐雾交替和高温氧化-海水浸泡交替试验方法,对Ti6Al4V合金腐蚀失效行为进行了全面评估;利用X-射线衍射仪(XRD)、X-射线光电子能谱仪(XPS)与扫描电子显微镜(SEM)等微尺度检测分析仪器,全面解析了合金损伤失效过程中表面物相结构、腐蚀产物成分及表/截面形貌特征。结果650℃氧化400 h后,Ti6Al4V合金表面氧化层(TiO_(2)+Al_(2)O_(3))生长致密且均匀;经50循环高温氧化-盐雾交替试验后,Ti6Al4V合金遭受加速腐蚀损伤,表面存在明显点蚀,氧化层出现分层剥落;经50循环高温氧化-海水浸泡试验后,Ti6Al4V合金腐蚀损伤进一步加速,但氧化层生长迅速,整体增重达5.167 mg/cm^(2)。结论高温氧化过程中Ti6Al4V合金表面氧化层呈缓慢均匀生长特征,具有优良的抗氧化性。高低温交替工作模式加速了氧化膜快速生长与结构破坏,Cl^(-)的浓度对Ti6Al4V合金表面氧化层的降解具有显著驱动作用,且Cl^(-)浓度越高腐蚀降解越严重。随着样品表面氧化层的致密性和完整性被破坏,混合盐逐渐侵入氧化层内部,加剧了氯化物的挥发,表明Ti6Al4V合金在高低温交替环境下抗腐蚀性较差。

New high-strength Ti–Al–V–Mo alloy: from high-throughput composition design to mechanical properties

The high-throughput diffusion-multiple technique and thermodynamics databases were used to design new high-strength Ti alloys. The composition–microstructure–property relationships of the Ti64–xMo alloys were obtained. The phase fraction and composition of the α and β phases of the Ti64–xMo alloys were calculated using the Thermo-Calc software. After aging at 600℃, the Ti64–6 Mo alloy precipitated ultrafine α phases. This phenomenon was explained on the basis of the pseudo-spinodal mechanism by calculating the Gibbs energy curves of the α and β phases of the Ti64–xMo alloys at 600℃. Bulk forged Ti64–6 Mo alloy exhibited high strength and moderate plasticity after α/β-phase-field solution treatment plus aging. The tensile properties of the alloy were determined by the size and morphology of the primary and secondary α phases and by the β grain size.

Analysis of filling process of Ti6Al4V alloy melt poured in permanent mold during centrifugal casting process

Ti6Al4V hip joint was foundered and the filling process of the melt poured in permanent mould during the centrifugal casting process was analyzed and the mathematical model of the filling process was established. Furthermore, the mathematical model was validated with a wax model experiment. Calculating results show that the centrifugal field has an important influence on the filling process and the melt fills the mould with variational cross sectional area and inclined angle. The cross sectional area is in inverse proportion to the filling speed and its decreasing speed becomes fast with increasing rotating speed. The tangential value of the melt cross sectional free surface inclined angle is in direct proportion to the filling speed and the inclined angle increases with the filling length. Change curves of the cross sectional inclined angle and area were obtained by the wax model experiment when the rotating speeds were 60, 90 and 120 r/min respectively, which shows that the mathematical model is consistent with the experimental results. [

Corrosion Resistance of Molybdenum Nitride Modified Ti6Al4V Alloy in HCl Solution

The Mo-N surface modified layer on Ti6Al4V alloy was obtained by the plasma surface alloying technique. The structure and composition of the Mo-N modified Ti6Al4V alloy were investigated by X-ray diffraction （XRD） and glow discharge optical emission spectroscopy （GDOES）. The Mo-N modified layer contains Mo-N coating on subsurface and diffusion layers between the subsurface and substrate. The X- ray diffraction analysis of the Mo-N modified Ti6Al4V alloy reveals that the outmost surface of the Mo-N modified Ti6Al4V alloy is composed of phase Mo2N （fcc） and Mo2N （tetr）. The electrochemical corrosion performance of the Mo-N modified Ti6Al4V alloy in 0.5 mol/L HCl solution was investigated and compared with that of Ti6Al4V alloy. The chemical corrosion performance of the Mo-N modified Ti6Al4V alloy in boiling 37% HCl solution was investigated and compared with that of Ti6Al4V alloy. Results indicate that self-corroding electric potentials and corrosion-rate of the Mo-N modified Ti6Al4V alloy are higher than that of Ti6Al4V alloy in 0.5 mol/L HCl solution. The corrosion-rate of the Mo-N modified Ti6Al4V alloy is lower than that of Ti6Al4V alloy in boiling 37% HCl solution.

Correlation between Single Factor Material Constitutive Model Parameters and Temperature for Ti6Al4V Alloy

Accurate material constitutive model is considered highly necessary to perform finite element simulation and analysis.However,it is difficult to establish the material constitutive model because of uncertainty of mathematical relationship and constraint of existing experimental condition.At present,there exists considerable gap between finite element simulation result and actual cutting process.Particular emphases were put on investigating the correlation between ＂single factor＂ material constitutive model parameters and temperature for Ti6Al4V alloy,and also establishment of material constitutive model for this kind of material.Theoretical analyses based on dislocation theory and material functional relations showed that material model was deeply affected by variation temperature.By the least squares best fit to the available quasi-static and high-speed impact compression experiment data,material parameters at various temperatures were found.Experimental curves analyses and material parameters comparison showed that the ＂single factor＂ material constitutive model parameters were temperature dependent.Using the mathematical mapping between material parameters and temperature,＂single factor＂ material constitutive model of Ti6Al4V alloy was established,which was proven to be right by comparing with experimental measurements.This work makes clear that the ＂single factor＂ material constitutive model parameters of Ti6Al4V alloy are temperature dependent.At the same time,an accurate material constitutive model is established,which helps to optimize cutting process and control machining distortion for Ti6Al4V alloy aerospace parts.

New Application of SMAT in Improving Fatigue Strength of 3D Laser-printed Ti6Al4V

As a rapidly emerging additive manufacturing technique in recent years,3D laser printing technique has the significant advantages of high dimensional accuracy and high density,and can be used to produce near-net-shape metal components with complex geometric structures[1-2]. Selective laser melting (SLM) 3D printed titanium alloy has been widely used in national defense,aerospace,biomedical applications,such as aircraft structural parts,engine components,orthopaedic implants.

Finite element simulation of real cavity closure in cast Ti6Al4V alloy during hot isostatic pressing

The healing behavior of shrinkage cavity inside the cast Ti6Al4V alloy during hot isostatic pressing(HIP)was investigated experimentally by interrupted hot isostatic pressing tests.The X-ray micro computed tomography was used to record the morphology changes before and after hot isostatic pressing.The two-dimensional geometry obtained by the microCT scan was used in simulation to study the evolution of the real shrinkage cavity during hot isostatic pressing.Shrinkage cavities,shrinkage porosity and small gas pores can be effectively eliminated under proper HIP conditions.The two-dimensional morphology in the simulation results agrees well with the experimental results.This study reveals that plastic deformation,creep and diffusion are the main mechanisms of cavity closure during hot isostatic pressing.In addition,the simplified elliptical pores with aspect ratios at different positions were used to replace the real pores to further study the factors affecting the position of dimples after HIP by simulation.It is found that the position of the dimples mainly depends on the aspect ratio of the elliptical pore and the distance between the pore surface and the external surface of the geometric model.

Characterization and Tribological Performance of Titanium Nitrides in Situ Grown on Ti6Al4V Alloy by Glow Discharge Plasma Nitriding

Titanium(Ti)nitrides were in situ grown on Ti6Al4V alloy(TA)using a glow discharge plasma nitriding(GDPN).The morphology,chemical composition,phase and mechanical property of the obtained nitrided TA were analyzed using a scanning electron microscope(SEM),energy dispersive spectroscope(EDS),X-ray diffraction(XRD),and nanoindentation tester,respectively.The tribological performances of un-nitrided and nitrided TAs were evaluated using a ball-on-plate wear tester,and the wear mechanism was also discussed in detail.The results show that the nitrided layer with the compound and diffusion layers is formed on the nitrided TA,which is composed of δ-TiN and a-Ti phases.The nanohardness and elastic modulus of nitrided TA are 6.05 and 143.13 GPa,respectively,higher than those of un-nitrided TA.The friction reduction and anti-wear performances of nitrided TA are better than those of un-nitrided TA,and the wear mechanism is primary abrasive wear,accompanying with adhesive wear,which is attributed to the formation of Ti nitrides with the high nanohardness and elastic modulus.

Aluminothermal reaction to prepare Al-Ti-C master alloy

An investigation was carried out on the reaction process and mechanism between K 2TiF 6, graphite powder and aluminum melt with the common Ti concentration of 5%～7% in the grain refiner Al Ti C master alloys and the reaction temperature of 750～950 ℃, aiming at understanding their reaction mechanism and putting forward the aluminothermal reduction reaction method to practical use. During experimental investigation, K 2TiF 6 and graphite wrapped in aluminum foils were introduced into the aluminum melt at 850 ℃. Samples of alloy and slag were investigated by chemical analysis, XRD examination, SEM observation, and EDS analysis as well. It was found that the reaction was very vigorous at the beginning of the process and then reached a dynamic equilibrium. There were 3 particular reactions during the aluminothermal reaction process. At the beginning stage of the reaction, there emerged the phases of TiC and one type of metastable intermetallic phase TiAl 9 as well as TiAl 3 in aluminum melt. At the late stage of the reaction, the metastable phase TiAl 9 disappeared and another phase of Al 4C 3 emerged.

Structure and visible photocatalytic activity of nitrogen-doped meso-porous TiO_2 layer on Ti6Al4V substrate by plasma-based ion implantation

The nitrogen-doped porous TiO2 layer on Ti6Al4V substrate was fabricated by plasma-based ion implantation of He, O and N. In order to increase the photodegradation efficiency of TiO2 layer, two methods were used in the process by forming mesopores to increase the specific surface area and by nitrogen doping to increase visible light absorption. Importantly, TiO2 formation, porosity architectures and nitrogen doping can be performed by implantation of He, O and N in one step. After implantation, annealing at 650 ℃ leads to a mixing phase of anatase with a little rutile in the implanted layer. By removing the near surface compact layer using argon ion sputtering, the meso-porous structure was exposed on surfaces. Nitrogen doping enlarges the photo-response region of visible light. Moreover, the nitrogen dose of 8×1015 ion/cm2 induces a stronger visible light absorption. The photodegradation of rhodamine B solution with visible light sources indicates that the mesopores on surfaces and nitrogen doping contribute to an apparent increase of photocatalysis efficiency.

Analysis on the Wear Performances of Cemented Carbide Tools Containing Ti in the Coatings When Machining Ti⁃6Al⁃4V Alloys

Because of the high affinity of the same element Ti,cemented carbide tools containing Ti seem to be non⁃optimal in machining titanium alloys.However,in practice,cemented carbide tools containing Ti are still widely used in machining titanium alloys.Cutting experiments were conducted in order to systematically explain the contradictions between the practice and theory.The diffusion process between titanium alloys and the cemented carbide tools was analyzed by auger electron spectroscopy detecting the cutting regions.It was also analyzed by Ti/Co diffusion behavior simulated by molecular thermodynamics.The experimental results and the simulation results showed that the mutual diffusion of Ti/Co atoms was the major reason for the diffusion wear.The dissolution⁃diffusion wear was one of the main wear mechanisms for the cemented carbide tools containing Ti in the coatings.Moreover,four types of cemented carbide tools and two other types of cermet tools were used to machine the Ti⁃6Al⁃4V alloys at different cutting speeds to further verify the high affinity of cutting tools containing Ti in the substrate/coating.The verification experiments results showed that the cemented carbide tools containing Ti generally cannot be used for machining titanium alloys,but could show less affinity in the cutting regions with reasonable cutting conditions.

Influence of Temperature on Nitrogen Ion Implantation of Ti6Al4V Alloy

in order to achieve increased layer thickness, and wearing resistance, enhanced ion implantation with nitrogen has been carried out at temperatures of 100, 200, 400, and 600℃ with a dose of 4x 1018 ions' cm-2. Using the Plasma Source ion Implantation (PSII) device, specimens of Ti6Al4V alloy were implanted at elevated temperatures, using the ion flux as the heating source. Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), micro-hardness measurements and pin-on-disk wearing tester were utilized to evaluate the surface property improvements. The thickness of the implanted layer increased by about an order of magnitude when the temperature was elevated from 100 to 600℃. Higher surface hardness and wearing resistance was also obtained in implantation under higher temperature. XRD image showed the presence of titanium nitrides on the implanted surface.

1215钢与Ti6Al4V合金的动态应力应变行为

通过热模拟实验研究易切削材料1215钢和难切削材料Ti6Al4V合金的动态应力应变行为,讨论易切削材料和难切削材料动态形变行为的差异及其原因,分析切削过程中2种材料的形变再结晶行为。结果表明:1215钢在高温低应变速率条件下,可以诱发动态再结晶过程,出现明显的软化;对于Ti6Al4V合金,在Zener-Hollomon参数(Z参数)较小时,没有出现明显的软化,相反在高应变速率下出现了软化,这种现象难以用动态再结晶理论来解释。