Synthesis of steel slag ceramics: chemical composition and crystalline phases of raw materials

Two types of porcelain tiles with steel slag as the main raw material （steel slag ceramics） were synthesized based on the CaO-A1203-SiO2 and CaO--MgO-SiO2 systems, and their bending strengths up to 53.47 MPa and 99.84 MPa, respectively, were obtained. The presence of anorthite, a-quartz, magnetite, and pyroxene crystals （augite and diopside） in the steel slag ceramics were very different from the composition of traditional ceramics. X-ray diffraction （XRD） and electron probe X-ray microanalysis （EPMA） results illustrated that the addition of steel slag reduced the temperature of extensive liquid generation and further decreased the firing temperature. The considerable contents of glass-modifying oxide liquids with rather low viscosities at high temperature in the steel slag ceramic adobes promoted element diffusion and crystallization. The results of this study demonstrated a new approach for extensive and effective recycling of steel slag.

High strength bimetallic composite material fabricated by electroslag casting and characteristics of its composite interface

Bimetallic composite material of bainitic steel and PD3 steel was produced with electroslag casting process, and element distribution of its composite interface was investigated by theoretical calculation and energy dispersive spectrometer(EDS). Results show that the tensile strength(1,450 MPa), hardness(HRC 41-47) and impact toughness(94.7J·cm^(-2)) of bainitic steel were comparatively high, while its elongation was slightly low(4.0%). Tensile strength(1,100 MPa), hardness(>HRC 31) and elongation(7.72%) of the interface were also relatively high, but its impact toughness was low at 20.4 J·cm^(-2). Results of theoretical calculation of the element distribution in the interface region were basically consistent with that of EDS. Therefore, electroslag casting is a practical process to produce bimetallic composite material of bainitic steel and PD3 steel, and theoretical calculation also is a feasible method to study element distribution of their interface.

High Speed Steel and WC Particle-Reinforced Composites Produce by Spray Forming

The process of spray forming utilized to fabricate WC particle-reinforced high speed steel composites has been studied. In addition, microstructures and mechanical properties of M2 high speed steel and its composites made by spray forming have been analyzed. The results show that the primary carbides of high speed steel are of two types: MC and MbC. With the increase in flight distance, the morphology of the primary carbides varies from fine fish-bone-like to islandlike and both bending strength and hardness increase. With the increase in volume fraction of WC reinforcement particles,hardness of the composites increases considerably, but bending strength, however, appears to be a decreasing tendency.

Thermodynamic analysis and formula optimization of steel slag-based ceramic materials by FACTsage software

Using steel slag as a main raw material of ceramics is considered as a high value-added way. However, the relationship among the initial composition, ceramic microstructure, and macroscopic properties requires further study. In this paper, a series of ceramics with different slag ratios （0-70wt%） were designed, and the software FACTsage was introduced to simulate the formation of crystalline phases. The simulation results indicate that mullite is generated but drastically reduced at the slag ratios of 0-25wt%, and anorthite is the dominant crystalline phase in the slag content of 25wt%-45wt%. When the slag ratio is above 45wt%, pyroxene is generated more than anorthite. This is because increasing magnesium can promote the formation of pyroxene. Then, the formula with a slag content of 40wt% was selected and optimized. X-ray diffraction results were good consistent with the simulation results. Finally, the water absorption and bending strength of optimized samples were measured.

Evolution of microstructure and mechanical properties in multi-layer 316L-TiC composite fabricated by selective laser melting additive manufacturing

In this study,the microstructure and mechanical properties of a multi-layered 316L-TiC composite material produced by selective laser melting(SLM)additive manufacturing process are investigated.Three different layers,consisting of 316L stainless steel,316L-5 wt%TiC and 316L-10 wt%TiC,were additively manufactured.The microstructure of these layers was characterized by optical microscopy(OM)and scanning electron microscopy(SEM).X-ray diffraction(XRD)was used for phase analysis,and the mechanical properties were evaluated by tensile and nanoindentation tests.The microstructural observations show epitaxial grain growth within the composite layers,with the elongated grains growing predominantly in the build direction.XRD analysis confirms the successful incorporation of the TiC particles into the 316L matrix,with no unwanted phases present.Nanoindentation results indicate a significant increase in the hardness and modulus of elasticity of the composite layers compared to pure 316L stainless steel,suggesting improved mechanical properties.Tensile tests show remarkable strength values for the 316L-TiC composite samples,which can be attributed to the embedded TiC particles.These results highlight the potential of SLM in the production of multi-layer metal-ceramic composites for applications that require high strength and ductility of metallic components in addition to the exceptional hardness of the ceramic particles.

Synthesis and Characterizations of Nanocrystalline WC-Co Composite Powders by a Unique Ball Milling Process

In order to explore the high efficiency of fabricating nanocrystalline WC-Co composite powders, this paper presented a unique high energy ball milling process with variable rotation rate and repeatious circulation, by which nanocrystalline WC-10Co-0.8VC-0.2Cr3C2 (wt pct) composite powders with mean grain size of 25 nm were prepared in 32 min, and the quantity of the powders for a batch was as much as 800 grams. The as-prepared powders were analyzed and characterized by chemical analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and differential thermal analysis (DTA). The results show that high energy ball milling with variable rotation rates and repeatious circulation could be used to produce nanocrystalline WC-Co powder composites with high efficiency. The compositions of the powders meet its specifications with low impurity content. The mean grain size decreases, lattice distortion and system energy increase with increasing the milling time. The morphology of nanocrystalline WC-Co particles displays dominantiy sphere shape and their particle sizes are all lower than 80 nm. The eutectic temperature of the nanocrystalline WC-10Co-0.8VC-0.2Cr3C2 composites is about 1280℃.

Influence of Tungsten and Cobalt Contents on the Microstructure Changes and Fracture Behavior of New Carbon-Free Steel-alloy Composites

The ever increasing demand for steel materials that have good combinations between strength and toughness urged all researchers working in the field of material science to find new alloys that can approach that requirement.Unfortunately strength and toughness of materials are always counter acting properties.However,carbon contents in the steel define to a great extent its strength and toughness.In this research an effort is paid to produce steel alloy composites that can give higher strength together with good toughness without alloying with carbon.The mechanism of strengthening in Iron-Cobalt-Tungsten composite alloys with variations in Co and W contents is investigated.The fracture toughness and hardness,are measured for all alloy composites under investigation.The changes in microstructures after heat treatment are emphasized using metallurgical microscopy and SEM-aided with EDX analyzing unit.

Microstructure and properties of composite of stainless steel and partially stabilized zirconia

To fabricate the metal-ceramics multi-layer hollow functionally gradient materials(FGMs) that might meet the requirement of repeated service and long working time of high temperature burners, such as spacecraft engine, the microstructure and properties of composite of stainless steel and partially stabilized zirconia were investigated. Samples of different proportions of stainless steel to partially yttria-stabilized zirconia were fabricated by powder extrusion and sintering method. Shrinkage, relative density, microstructure, micro-Vickers hardness, compression strength, bending strength, fractography morphology and electrical resistivity of sintered samples with different proportions of stainless steel were measured. The results show that threshold of metallic matrix composite(MMC) is approximately equal to 60%(volume fraction) stainless steel. The samples with 0 to 50%(volume fraction) stainless steel indicate ceramic brittleness and non-cutability, and the samples with 70% to 100%(volume fraction) stainless steel indicate metallic plasticity and cutability.

RESEARCH ON THE HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPOSITE ROAD CONCRETE

Ordinary concrete presents short service life when used for building and repairing high-grade road with heavy traffic due to its large brittleness, poor bending flexibility and serious shrinkage on drying. In this paper, a new kind of high performance concrete has been designed by means of combination of organic, inorganic material as well as metal material. The research and application have shown that this new concrete can significantly counteract the deficiency of ordinary concrete and give excellent mechanical properties and pavement performances. The application of this new kind of concrete is of great social and economic significance.

SUPER-THIN COATING MATERIAL FOR HIGH-GRADE HIGHWAY

The road surface of cement concrete in highway is easily cracked and even destroyed due to inhomogeneous subsiding of the road foundation. In this work, a super-thin-coating material is prepared in order to repair the destroyed thin road surface, in which polymers and steel-fiber are added into ordinary concrete to form a steel fiber reinforced polymer-cement-based composite, the composite was successfully used to repair road surface. Microstructure and mechanical properties of the composites are measured and analyzed.

电冶熔铸WC/钢复合材料中WC的溶解行为

用电冶熔铸工艺制备不同WC含量的WC/钢复合材料,研究了WC颗粒在复合材料钢基体中的溶解行为和影响因素。结果表明:随着WC含量的增加,碳化物从钢基体晶界处分布逐渐转向晶内分布;随着WC颗粒尺寸的增大,在WC颗粒与钢基体界面处形成一层反应物,它阻止了WC颗粒在钢基体中的进一步溶解,同时也提高了两相界面的结合强度。通过调整电冶熔铸工艺参数和WC颗粒的尺寸及含量,可以控制WC颗粒在复合材料中的溶解行为。

2738模具钢表面激光熔覆Ni基WC复合涂层的摩擦磨损性能

在2738模具钢表面通过CO2激光熔覆制备Ni基WC复合涂层。分别对2738钢基体和Ni-WC激光熔覆层进行干摩擦试验。用三维表面形貌仪测量磨损体积,用扫描电镜观察磨痕的表面形貌。试验结果表明,Ni-WC复合涂层试样的硬度显著提高,表面硬度超过1200HV,保证了Ni-WC熔覆层的耐磨性。熔覆层的平均摩擦因数约为0.24,与2738钢基体的摩擦因数0.43相比,降低了约44%。熔覆试样的比磨损率比基体试样的比磨损率下降了96.7%,WC硬质相提高了摩擦副表面的承载能力。磨粒磨损为Ni-WC复合涂层的主要磨损机理。

电冶熔铸WC/钢复合材料组织及碳化物演变的研究

采用电冶熔铸法制备了以GCr15轴承钢为基体,WC颗粒为硬质相的WC/钢基复合材料。借助金相分析、扫描电镜、X射线衍射、透射电镜及能谱分析等方法研究了该材料熔铸态显微组织结构及其演变过程。结果表明:随着加入WC含量和颗粒尺寸的不同,其凝固后组织结构不同。当加入10%WC时,WC颗粒大多溶解于钢液中,冷却后沿晶界析出断续网状复式碳化物,同时基体中析出细小的Cr7C3、β-WC1-x、Fe3W3C颗粒;当加入20%WC时,大颗粒WC外围部分溶解形成Fe3W3C反应层,钢基体中析出共晶碳化物;当加入35%WC时,显微组织主要是以γ-Fe+WC、γ-Fe+Fe3W3C共晶组织为主,多数呈树枝状和锚状,少数为不规则块状;当加入40%或50%WC时,WC颗粒基本保留原始形状且稳定不易溶解,多数呈三角状、矩形,均匀分布。

40Cr刀具表面激光熔覆WC/Co50复合涂层的微观组织及其磨损性能

通过6 k W横流CO2激光器在40Cr钢表面激光熔覆了不同成分配比的WC/Co50复合涂层。运用金相光学显微镜(OM),扫描电镜(SEM),能谱仪(EDS)和X射线衍射(XRD)等表征手段分析了涂层结合区形貌、显微组织和物相组成,测试了复合涂层的显微硬度和磨损性能。结果表明,外加的WC颗粒在高能激光束作用下大部分发生溶解,涂层主要由碳化物WC、W2C、(Cr,Fe)7C3和M6C及Fe-Cr固溶体等物相组成。涂层中组织结构比较复杂,出现了树枝状初晶、包状过共晶,枝晶间共晶和硬质相颗粒。WC/Co50熔覆涂层的最大显微硬度位于涂层次表面,其最大平均显微硬度为基材的1.93倍,且随着深度的增加逐渐降低。相同磨损条件下,复合涂层的磨损失重仅为基材的13.3%。

WC/钢复合材料渗硼中WC颗粒对硼化物生长的影响

采用粉末渗硼法,对三种WC含量不同的WC/钢复合材料进行渗硼处理。利用SEM、XRD及自制的黑白图片伪彩色处理仪等方法对渗硼层的组织结构、硬度分布、渗硼层厚度及渗硼层内裂纹萌生进行研究,重点分析了WC含量及分布状况对硼化物生长的影响。结果表明:进行渗硼后,材料表面可获得高硬度FeB+Fe2B的渗硼层,且随WC含量的增加,Fe2B含量相对增加。在渗硼过程中,WC颗粒对硼化物的生长起阻碍作用,而且含量愈多,阻碍作用愈大,渗硼层愈浅。当WC颗粒的分布方向与渗硼方向平行时,对硼化物生长的阻碍作用最小,渗硼层厚且致密,且在冷却时不易产生裂纹;当WC颗粒的分布方向与渗硼方向垂直时,对硼化物的生长阻碍作用最大,获得的渗硼层较浅,并且在渗层中出现明显的疏松区;当WC粒子呈无序分布,对硼化物的生长阻碍作用介于上面两者之间。硼化物生长时,遇到大颗粒WC其尖端变钝并停止生长;遇到小颗粒WC可以“吞食”。

Tensile and wear properties of TiC reinforced 420 stainless steel fabricated by in situ synthesis

TiC particle reinforced 420 stainless steel matrix composites were fabricated, and the microstructure, tensile properties and wear resistance of the composites were studied. The experimental results indicate that the distribution of TiC particles with size of 5 to 10 μm in diameter is uniform if the volume fraction of TiC is lower than 6%. However, slight agglomeration can be observed when the TiC content exceeds 6%. With the increase of TiC content the tensile and yield strength of the composites prepared increases and reaches the maximum when the volume fraction of TiC increases to 5%. Further increase of TiC content causes reductions of yield and tensile strength. The ductility of the composites shows a monotone decrease with the increase of TiC addition. The introduction of TiC into 420 stainless steel results in significant improvement on wear resistance, which reaches a steady level when the volume fraction of TiC increases to 11% and does not show obvious variation if the TiC content is further increased.

WC对Cu/WC_P复合材料性能及组织的影响

通过ＷＣ含量对ＷＣ／Ｃｕ复合材料性能的影响，确定了冷压－烧结法制备Ｃｕ／ＷＣ材料的适宜ＷＣ含量为１０ｖｏｌ％左右。并就ＷＣ对该材料组织和再结晶行为的影响进行了有益的探讨。

WC/Cu大电流滑动电接触材料的研究

为了提高电接触材料的导电、导热等性能,笔者采用粉末冶金溶渗技术制备出WC/Cu滑动电接触材料,并对其显微组织和性能进行了系统研究。结果表明:WC60～90/Cu滑动电接触材料随着WC含量的增加,材料的密度由11.508 g/cm3增加到13.305 g/cm3,硬度由HB187增加到HB477,导电率由14.6 m/(Ω.mm2)下降到10.6 m/(Ω.mm2)。耐磨性随着WC含量的增加显著提高,但高Cu含量的孕育期较长。磨损机制以磨粒磨损和表面接触疲劳为主。建议使用含量为WC70/Cu30～WC80/Cu20的滑动电接触材料。

电冶熔铸WC-Co/钢复合材料组织和性能的研究

用回收的废WC Co硬质合金作原料,采用电冶熔铸法制备了新型的WC/钢基复合材料。借助金相分析、扫描电镜及X射线衍射等方法研究了该材料铸造原始态和退火态的微观组织结构,还测试了主要力学性能。材料中的硬质相和钢基体相的相互溶解,使两相实现了冶金结合,形成含W和Co的碳化物,但形态不佳。增加电磁搅拌可使枝晶"破碎";经退火处理和锻造可以改善材料中的不良组织,使硬质相碳化物粒子均匀地分布在钢基体中,冲击韧度也得到提高。

铸造WC/钢铁基复合材料研究进展

对国内外用铸造法制备的WC颗粒增强钢铁基复合材料研究进展进行了综述,包括了WC颗粒的选择,制备方法和工艺。重点分析了复合材料中增强相和基体相间的相互作用和界面问题,并讨论了优化制备工艺和提高材料性能的途径。文章指出,铸造WC钢铁基复合材料是一种具有广泛应用前景的新型复合材料,在工艺性和性价比上都有很大优势,值得进一步研究与开发。