Microstructure and properties of WC-12Co composite coatings prepared by laser cladding

A comprehensive study of the phase composition, microstructure evolution, microhardness and wear performance of WC-12 Co composite coatings fabricated by laser cladding using coaxial powder-feed mode was presented. It was shown that a combination of high scan speed and high laser energy density made WC on the edge of WC-12 Co composite powders partially melt in liquid Co and 304 stainless steel matrix, and then new carbides consisting of lamellar WC and herringbone M3 W3 C(M=Fe,Co) were formed. Meanwhile, WC-12 Co composite coatings with no porosity, cracks and drawbacks like decarburization were obtained, showing high densification and good metallurgical bonding with the substrate. Furthermore, a considerably high microhardness of HV0.3 1500-1600, low coefficient of friction of 0.55 and wear rate of(2.15±0.31)×10-7 mm3/(N·m) were achieved owing to the synergistic effect of excellent metallurgical bonding and fine microstructures of composite coating under laser power of 1500 W.

激光粉末床熔融WC-12Co硬质合金温度场模拟

结合有限元软件ANSYS建立三维有限元热模型,利用APDL命令及生死单元方法实现对高斯热源的施加和WC-12Co硬质合金打印过程的模拟,得到WC-12Co硬质合金在激光粉末床熔融(LPBF)成形过程中的温度场分布,研究不同工艺参数(激光功率、扫描速度)对温度场分布及熔池特征的影响。结果表明:WC-12Co硬质合金在LPBF过程成形时,利用有限元能够有效模拟其成形过程。位于热源前部的等温线比尾部更为密集,温度梯度更大;而扫描路径终端边缘处熔池中心的温度最高。随着激光功率的增大和扫描速度的减小,熔池宽度、深度和长度均相应增大。通过相关实验分析不同工艺参数对晶粒尺寸的影响,发现晶粒尺寸随扫描速度的增加而减小,随激光功率的增加而增大;但过高的激光功率会引起一定的热裂纹现象发生。

M2高速钢表面激光熔覆WC-12Co梯度涂层的制备工艺与实验研究

文章采用COMSOL数值模拟软件,对M2高速钢表面熔覆WC-12Co涂层和添加Ni60过渡层熔覆WC-12Co梯度涂层进行数值模拟与分析。探究温度梯度随时间的变化规律,并结合梯度实验及涂层的宏观形貌与微观组织分析,总结梯度熔覆的热量耦合控制方法。模拟及实验结果表明:添加Ni60过渡层制备WC-12Co梯度涂层的温度梯度远远小于直接熔覆制备WC-12Co涂层的温度梯度;添加Ni60过渡层制备WC-12Co涂层可以利用直接熔覆制备WC-12Co涂层的激光功率,也可以扩大熔覆制备WC-12Co涂层的功率区间,有利于提高熔覆制备效率;添加Ni60过渡层能够改善涂层内部缺陷,细化组织晶粒;Ni60过渡层中的Ni元素扩散导致WC-12Co涂层的硬度降低,但仍高于基体的硬度性能。

基于灰色关联分析法的电火花沉积WC-12Co涂层工艺参数优化

以WC-12Co为电极,氩气作为保护气体,在FS438钢表面电火花沉积WC-12Co涂层。选择电压、电容、频率和沉积时间为加工参数,采用正交实验方法进行实验,并对实验结果进行极差分析。对正交实验结果的涂层厚度和表面粗糙度进行无量纲化,计算其关联系数、关联度值,并进行灰色关联分析,最终实现多指标工艺参数的优化。利用光学显微镜,分析工艺参数优化后沉积层的表面形貌。结果表明:对WC-12Co涂层厚度和表面粗糙度影响最大的加工参数为电压和电容。当工艺参数为电压50 V、电容120μF、频率360 Hz、沉积时间4 min/cm^(2)时,所制备的WC-12Co涂层厚度为55.125μm,表面粗糙度为5.073μm,涂层表面较致密,光洁度较好,该涂层的厚度与表面粗糙度指标综合性能较为良好。

Construction of a High‑Performance Composite Solid Electrolyte Through In‑Situ Polymerization within a Self‑Supported Porous Garnet Framework

Composite solid electrolytes(CSEs)have emerged as promising candidates for safe and high-energy–density solid-state lithium metal batteries(SSLMBs).However,concurrently achieving exceptional ionic conductivity and interface compatibility between the electrolyte and electrode presents a significant challenge in the development of high-performance CSEs for SSLMBs.To overcome these challenges,we present a method involving the in-situ polymerization of a monomer within a self-supported porous Li_(6.4)La_(3)Zr_(1.4)Ta_(0.6)O_(12)(LLZT)to produce the CSE.The synergy of the continuous conductive LLZT network,well-organized polymer,and their interface can enhance the ionic conductivity of the CSE at room temperature.Furthermore,the in-situ polymerization process can also con-struct the integration and compatibility of the solid electrolyte–solid electrode interface.The synthesized CSE exhibited a high ionic conductivity of 1.117 mS cm^(-1),a significant lithium transference number of 0.627,and exhibited electrochemical stability up to 5.06 V vs.Li/Li+at 30℃.Moreover,the Li|CSE|LiNi_(0.8)Co_(0.1)Mn_(0.1)O_(2) cell delivered a discharge capacity of 105.1 mAh g^(-1) after 400 cycles at 0.5 C and 30℃,corresponding to a capacity retention of 61%.This methodology could be extended to a variety of ceramic,polymer electrolytes,or battery systems,thereby offering a viable strategy to improve the electrochemical properties of CSEs for high-energy–density SSLMBs.

Morphology and carbon content of WC-6%Co nanosized composite powders prepared using glucose as carbon source

Pure WC-6%Co nanosized composite powders were synthesized via a low-temperature method.The effects of carbon source on microstructure characteristic of composite powders were investigated,and the effects of heat-treatment parameter on carbon content of composite powders were also discussed.The results of SEM and XRD revealed that the carbon decomposing from glucose was more active than carbon black.Therefore,WC-Co nanosized composite powders could be synthesized at 900°C for 1 h under a hydrogen atmosphere.The individual WC grains were bonded together into a long strip under the action of cobalt.The results of carbon analysis revealed that the total carbon content decreased with the increase of the temperature in the range of 800-1000°C.Moreover,the total carbon content and the compounded carbon increased with the increase of the flow rate of H2 in the range of 1.1-1.9 m3/h.

Microstructure and mechanical properties of ADC12 composites reinforced with graphene nanoplates prepared by ultrasonic assisted casting

Microstructure and mechanical properties of ADC12 composites reinforced with graphene nanoplates(GNPs)prepared by high-intensity ultrasonic assisted casting were investigated.The results indicated that high-intensity ultrasound can promote the uniform distribution of GNPs in the melt,resulting in refining theα(Al)phase and Si phase.The optimal addition of GNPs was 0.9 wt.%,and the optimal ultrasonic time was 12 min.The tensile strength,the yield strength and the hardness of the composite produced under the optimal parameters were 256.8 MPa,210.6 MPa and HV 126.0,respectively,which increased by 30.5%,42.7%,and 34.8%compared with those of the matrix,respectively.After adding the GNPs,the fracture mechanism gradually turned from a brittle fracture to a ductile fracture.The good interface and distribution allowed GNPs to play the role in fine grain strengthening,dislocation strengthening and load transfer strengthening effectively.

Wear resistance of Zr/WC composite coatings on Cr12MoV steel surface by electric spark deposition

Zr/WC composite coating was prepared on the surface of Cr12MoV steel by electric spark deposition technology to change its surface properties. The surface and worn surface morphology of the coating were observed using scanning electron microscope. Dry friction and wear tests of the coatings were carried out at room temperature. The results show that the coating is continuous and uniform, and the thickness was about 50-60 μm. The microhardness of the coating surface was highest at 1140 HV_(200g), which was significantly higher than that of the substrate. The ear tests results show that the wear weight loss, wear volume and wear rate follow the following rules: Cr12MoV>WC coating> Zr/WC composite coating.

碳含量对超细晶WC-12%Co硬质合金组织及性能的影响

经混料、压形、热等静压烧结制备了8组不同碳含量的WC-12%Co硬质合金,采用金相显微镜、扫描电镜、硬度计、电子万能力学试验机分析了碳含量对合金微观组织及力学性能的影响。结果表明:碳含量为5.26%~5.42%的WC-12%Co硬质合金处于WC+γ二相区;当碳含量小于等于5.22%时,合金出现絮状、针状脱碳相;当碳含量大于等于5.46%时,合金出现黑色絮状的渗碳相,伴有粗晶、粗晶聚集及钴偏析现象。随着碳含量逐渐增加,WC晶粒逐渐长大,结晶趋于完整,晶粒边缘趋于平直化,晶界变得更加清晰,当碳含量达到5.54%时,WC晶粒边缘出现圆角。碳含量为5.26%~5.42%的合金处于WC、Co二相区,综合力学性能较优,硬度维持在1 777~1 695 kg/mm^(2),抗弯强度为3 357~3 290 MPa。

Facile preparation of core-shell Si@Li4Ti5O12 nanocomposite as large-capacity lithium-ion battery anode

As a promising alternative anode material,silicon(Si)presents a larger capacity than the commercial anode to achieve large capacity lithium-ion batteries.However,the application of pure Si as anode is hampered by limitations such as volume expansion,low conductivity and unstable solid electrolyte interphase.To break through these limitations,the core-shell Si@Li4Ti5O12nanocomposite,which was prepared via in-situ self-assembly reaction and decompressive boiling fast concentration method,was proposed in this work.This anode combines the advantages of nano-sized Si particle and pure Li4Ti5O12(LTO)coating layer,improving the performance of the lithium-ion batteries.The Si@Li4Ti5O12 anode displays a high initial discharge/charge specific capacity of 1756/1383 m Ahg^-1 at 500 mAg^-1(representing high initial coulombic efficiency of 78.8%),a large rate capability(specific capacity of 620 mAhg^-1 at4000 mAg^-1),an outstanding cycling stability(reversible specific capacity of 883 mAhg^-1 after 150 cycles)and a low volume expansion rate(only 3.3% after 150 cycles).Moreover,the synthesis process shows the merits of efficiency,simplicity,and economy,providing a reliable method to fabricate large capacity Si@Li4Ti5O12nanocomposite anode materials for practical lithium-ion batteries.

Powder Extrusion Molding of Nanocrystalline WC-10Co Composite Cemented Carbide

The rods that were shaped from nanocrystalline WC- 10.21 Co-0.42 VC/ Cr3 C2 （ wt% ） composite powders by using powder extrusion molding （PEM） were investigated. The nanocrystalline WC- 10.21 Co- 0. 42 VC/ Cr3 C2 （ wt% ） composite powders were prepared by the spray thermal decomposition-continuous reduction and carburization technology. In order to improve the properties of rods shaped by using powder extrusion molding, the cold isostatic pressing （CIP） technology was used before or after debinding. Specimens were siutered by vacuum siutering and hot isostatic pressing （HIP）. The density, Rockwell A hardness, magnetic coercivity , and magnetic saturation induction of siutered specimen were measured. The microstructure of the green bodies and the siutered specimens was studied by scanning electron microscopy （SEM）. Results show that the rod formed by using powder extrusion molding after debinding and followed by cold isostatic pressing can be siutered to 99.5% density of composite cemented carbide rods with an average grain size of about 200- 300 nm, magnetic coercivity of 30.4 KA / m, Rockwell A hardness of 92.6 and magnetic saturation induction of 85% . Superfine WC- 10 Co cemented carbide rods with excellent properties were obtained.

Preparation and characterization of SnO_2-Li_4Ti_5O_(12) composite by sol-gel technique

SnO2-Li4Ti5O12 was prepared by sol-gel method using tin tetrachloride,lithium acetate,tetrabutylorthotitanate and aqueous ammonia as starting materials.The composite was characterized by thermogravimertric(TG)analysis and differential thermal analysis(DTA),X-ray diffractometry(XRD)and transmission electron microscopy(TEM)combined with electrochemical tests.The results show that SnO2-Li4Ti5O12 composite derived by sol-gel technique is a nanocomposite with core-shell structure, and the amorphous Li4Ti5O12 layer with 20?40 nm in thickness is coated on the surface of SnO2 particles.Electrochemical tests show that SnO2-Li4Ti5O12 composite delivers a reversible capacity of 688.7 mA·h/g at 0.1C and 93.4%of that is retained after 60 cycles at 0.2C.The amorphous Li4Ti5O12 in composite can accommodate the volume change of SnO2 electrode and prevent the small and active Sn particles from aggregating into larger and inactive Sn clusters during the cycling effectively,and enhance the cycling stability of SnO2 electrode significantly.

Atomic force microscope study of WC-10Co cemented carbide sintered from nanocrystalline composite powders

In order to compare the spark plasma sintedng （SPS） process plus hot isostatic press （HIP） with vacuum sintedng plus HIP, an investigation was carried out on the topography, microstructure and gain size distribution of nanocrystalline WC-10Co composite powder and the sintered specimens prepared by SPS plus HIP and by vacuum sintering plus HIP by means of atomic force microscopy （AFM）. The mechanical properties of the sintered specimens were also investigated. It is very easy to find cobalt lakes in the specimen prepared by vacuum sintering plus HIP process. But the microstructure of the specimen prepared by SPS plus HIP is more homogeneous, and the grain size is smaller than that prepared by vacuum sintering plus HIP. The WC-10Co ultrafine cemented carbide consolidated by SPS plus HIP can reach a relative density of 99.4%, and the transverse rupture strength （TRS） is higher than 3540 MPa, the Rockwell A hardness （HRA） is higher than 92.8, the average grain size is smaller than 300 nm, and the WC-10Co ultrafine cemented carbide with excellent properties is achieved. The specimen prepared by SPS with HIP has better properties and microstructure than that prepared by vacuum sintering with HIP.

Microstructures and wear-resistant properties of in-situ TiC_p/ZA-12 composites

TiC_p/ZA-12 composites were fabricated by exothermic disposition method process and stirring-casting techniques. The microstructure and wear-resistant properties were investigated . The results show that TiC particles are formed in-situ and distributed uniformly in matrix. No particles aggregation and macro or micro precipitation are observed. The wear-resistant properties of composites increase with the increase of TiC_p content, but will not increase when the TiC_p content reaches constant value. Finally, the friction and wear mechanism were also discussed.

Microstructure and corrosion behavior of Al3Ti/ADC12 composite modified with Sr

In this study, we investigated the effect of the addition of Sr （0wt%, 0. lwt%, 0.2wt%, and 0.3wt%） on the microstaalcture and cor- rosion behavior of A13Ti/ADC12 composite by optical microscopy, X-ray diffraction, sca^lning electron microscopy, mid energy diffraction spectroscopy. The results reveal that the c^-A1 phases were nearly spherical mid 40 gin in size and that the eutectic Si phases became round in the composite when the Sr content reached 0.2wt%. The A13Ti paxticles were distributed uniformly at the grain boundary. The results of the corrosion examination reveal that the A13Ti/ADC12 composite exhibited a minimum corrosion rate of 0.081 g.m 2,hl for an Sr content of 0.2wt%, which is two thirds of that of umnodified composite （0.134 g.m4.h 1）. This improved corrosion resistaalce was due to galvamc cor- rosion, which resulted from the low area ratio of the cathode to anode regions. This caused a low-density corrosion current in the composite, thereby yielding optimum corrosion resistmlce.

Hysteresis loss reduction in self-bias FeSi/SrFe_(12)O_(19)soft magnetic composites

The magnetic field provided by magnetized SrFe_(12)O_(19)particles in FeSi/SrFe_(12)O_(19)composites is used to replace the applied transverse magnetic field,which successfully reduces the magnetic loss of the composites with minor reduction of permeability.This magnetic loss reduction mainly comes from the decrease in hysteresis loss,while the eddy current loss is basically unaffected.The hysteresis loss reduction in magnetized composites is believed to be due to the decrease in domain wall displacement caused by the increase in the average magnetic domain size in a DC magnetic field.This is an effective method for reducing the magnetic loss of soft magnetic composites with wide application potential,and there is no problem of increasing the cost and the volume of the magnetic cores.

Synthesis and electrochemical properties of LiMn_2O_4/Li_4Ti_5O_(12) composite

LiMn2O4/Li4Ti5O12 composite was synthesized by in-situ composite technique using LiMn2O4,lithium acetate,tetrabutyl titanate as starting materials and characterized by various electrochemical methods in combination with X-ray diffractometry(XRD), infrared(IR)spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy(SEM).The results show that Li4Ti5O12 is coated on the surface of crystalline LiMn2O4 to form LiMn2O4/Li4Ti5O12 composite.The structure of LiMn2O4 does not change due to the introduction of Li4Ti5O12.By being coated with Li4Ti5O12,the rate capability and high temperature cyclability of LiMn2O4 is improved greatly.At room temperature,the discharge capacity of LiMn2O4/Li4Ti5O12 composite is more than 108.4 mA·h/g and the capacity loss per cycle is only 0.053%after 20 cycles at 2.0C.While at 55℃,the discharge capacity of LiMn2O4/Li4Ti5O12 composite is more than 109.9 mA·h/g and the capacity loss per cycle is only 0.036%after 60 cycles at 1.0C.

Dry sliding friction and wear behaviors of TiC_p/ZA- 12 composites

The TiC particle reinforced ZA 12 matrix composites was fabricated by XD TM process combined with stirring casting and its friction and wear properties under dry conditions were investigated using MM 200 wear testing apparatus. The effects of TiC particle content and applied load on the wear resistance properties of the composites were studied. The results show that the friction and wear properties can be greatly improved with an increase in the TiC particle content. The wear mass loss of the composites and the unreinforced ZA 12 matrix alloy increase with increasing applied load, but the increased extent of the former is smaller than that of the latter. Finally the morphologies of worn surface was analyzed using scanning electron microscope(SEM).

An investigation on mechanical properties of (Al_(63)Cu_(25)Fe_(12))p/ZL101 composites by squeeze casting

Influence of different extrusion pressures and pouring temperatures on comprehensive performance of(Al63Cu25Fe12)p/ZL101 composites is studied in this paper.The results show that the tensile strength,elongation and hardness of(Al63Cu25Fe12)p/ZL101 composite increase with the squeezing pressure increasing from 50 MPa to 100 MPa,and gradually reduce from 100 MPa to 150 MPa.In addition,the mechanical properties of the composite can be improved with pouring temperature growing,while the temperature should not exceed 760℃.When squeezing pressure is 100 MPa and pouring temperature is 720℃,mechanical properties of composites are the best.Finally,the mechanical properties of(Al 63 Cu 25 Fe 12)p/ZL101 composite will be improved by suitable heat treatment technology

Multi-porous electroactive poly(L-lactic acid)/ polypyrrole composite micro/nano fibrous scaffolds promote neurite outgrowth in PC12 cells

In this study, poly（L-lactic acid）/ammonium persulfate doped-polypyrrole composite fibrous scaffolds with moderate conductivity were produced by combining electrospinning with in situ polymerization. PC12 cells were cultured on these fibrous scaffolds and their growth following electrical stimulation （0-20.0 μA stimulus intensity, for 1-4 days） was observed using inverted light microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy coupled with the MTT cell viability test. The results demonstrated that the poly（L-lactic acid）/ammonium persulfate doped-polypyrrole fibrous scaffold was a dual multi-porous micro/nano fibrous scaffold. An electrical stimulation with a current intensity 5.0- 10.0 μAfor about 2 days enhanced neuronal growth and neurite outgrowth, while a high current intensity （over 15.0 μA） suppressed them. These results indicate that electrical stimulation with a moderate current intensity for an optimum time frame can promote neuronal growth and neurite outgrowth in an intensity- and time-dependent manner.