Electrochemical Preparation of La-Fe Alloy Films in Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO)

The cyclic voltammetry and potential step methods were used to investigate the electrochemical behavior of Fe 2+ and La 3+ in FeCl 2 LiCl DMSO and LaCl 3 LiCl DMSO systems on Pt, Cu and Ni cathodes. The electroreduction of Fe 2+ to Fe is irreversible in one step,while the electroreduction of La 3+ to La is quasi reversible. The diffusion coefficient of La 3+ in LaCl 3 LiCl DMSO system at 298 K was 3 1×10 -6 cm 2·s -1 . The diffusion coefficient and transfer coefficient of Fe 2+ in FeCl 2 LiCl DMSO system at 298 K were 2 54×10 -6 cm 2·s -1 and 0 24, respectively. La Fe alloy films containing La from 22 7% to 37 1% (mass fraction) were prepared by potentiostatic electrolysis on Cu substrates at a deposition potential from -1 750 to -2 450 V (vs SCE). The fine La Fe alloy films were also obtained by pulse electrolysis at a pulse current densities from 2 to 6 mA·cm -2 . The surfaces of these alloy films are smooth, adhesive and uniform, and have metallic luster.

What If the Protection against Oxidation of Chromia-Forming Alloys Was Not Always Due to the Chromia Layer?

Chromia-forming alloys have good resistance to oxidizing agents such as O2, CO2, … It is accepted that the protection of these alloys is always due to the chromia layer formed at the surface of the alloys, which acts as a barrier between the oxidizing gases and the alloy substrates, forming a diffusion zone that limits the overall reaction rate and leads to parabolic kinetics. But this was not verified in the study devoted to Inconel®625 the oxidation in CO2 that was followed by TGA, with characterizations by XRD, EDS and FIB microscopy. Contrary to what was expected and accepted in similar studies on other chromia-forming alloys, it was shown that the diffusion step that governs the overall reaction rate is not located inside the chromia layer but inside the alloy, precisely inside a zone just beneath the interface alloy/chromia, this zone being depleted in chromium. The chromia layer, therefore, plays no kinetic role and does not directly protect the underlying alloy. This result was demonstrated using a simple test that consisted in removing the chromia layer from the surface of samples partially oxidized and then to continue the thermal treatment: insofar as the kinetics continued without any change in rate, this proved that this surface layer of oxide did not protect the substrate. Based on previous work on many chromia-forming alloys, the possibility of a similar reaction mechanism is discussed. If the chromia layer is not the source of protection for a number of chromia-forming alloys, as is suspected, this might have major consequences in terms of industrial applications.

Coupled CA-FE simulation for dynamic recrystallization of magnesium alloy during hot extrusion

In the present research,the dynamic recrystallization(DRX) behavior of a newly-developed Mg-Al-Zn-RE alloy with abundant secondphase particles during hot extrusion is investigated by coupling finite element(FE) and cellular automaton(CA) models.A two-dimensional CA model is developed to quantitatively and topologically evaluate the DRX process during deformation with constant forming conditions.Considering the fact that second-phase particles with various sizes extensively exist in the studied Mg-Al-Zn-RE magnesium alloy,models of DRX nucleation and grain growth velocity are modified.The coefficients of the modified CA model are calibrated by isothermal compression experiments of the magnesium alloy.Subsequently,the CA model is coupled with FE analysis to investigate the DRX behavior during the hot extrusions of the Mg-Al-Zn-RE alloy.The DRX behavior of the magnesium alloy at different stages and positions of extruded plates is simulated by the established model.Finer grains near the edge than in the inner of the plates result from higher strain and strain rate.The influence of extrusion conditions on microstructural evolution is explored.Under the employed forming conditions,average grain size decreases 28-62 times from as-cast and solution-treated to as-extruded state due to grain refinement by DRX.With increasing initial billet temperature or extrusion speed,average grain size increases.The finest grains are obtained at the initial billet temperature of 623 K and the extrusion speed of 7.83 mm/s.Low initial billet temperature or high extrusion speed benefits homogeneous grain distribution.The simulated results are in good agreement with experimental ones.

Utlra-fast hydrolysis performance of MgH_(2) catalyzed by Ti-Zr-Fe-Mn-Cr-V high-entropy alloys

Hydrogen energy is one of the ideal energy alternatives and the upstream of the hydrogen industry chain is hydrogen production,which can be achieved via the reaction of inorganic materials with water,known as hydrolysis.Among inorganic materials,the high hydrogen capacity for hydrolysis of MgH_(2)(15.2 wt%)makes it a promising material for hydrogen production via hydrolysis.However,the dense Mg(OH)_(2) passivation layer will block the reaction between MgH_(2) and the solution,resulting in low hydrogen yield and sluggish hydrolysis kinetics.In this work,the hydrogenyield and hydrogen generation rate of MgH_(2) are considerably enhanced by adding Ti-Zr-Fe-Mn-Cr-V high-entropy alloys(HEAs) for the first time.In particular.the MgH_(2)-3 wt% TiZrFe_(1.5)MnCrV_(0.5)(labelled as MgH_(2)-3 wt% Fe_(1.5)) composite releases 1526.70 mL/g H_(2) within 5 min at 40℃,and the final hydrolysis conversion rate reaches 95.62% within 10 min.The mean hydrogen generation rate of the MgH_(2)-3 wt% Fe_(1.5) composite is 289.16 mL/g/min,which is 2.38 times faster than that of pure MgH_(2).Meanwhile,the activation energy of the MgH_(2)-3 wt% Fe_(1.5) composite is calculated to be 12.53 kJ/mol. The density functional theory(DFT) calculation reveals that the addition of HEAs weakens the Mg-H bonds and accelerates the electron transfer between MgH_(2) and HEAs,Combined with the cocktail effect of HEAs as well as the formation of more interfaces and micro protocells,the hydrolysis performance of MgH_(2) is considerably improved.This work provides an appealing prospect for real-time hydrogen supply and offers a new effective strategy for improving the hydrolysis performance of MgH_(2).

Preparation of FeCoNi medium entropy alloy from Fe^(3+)-Co^(2+)-Ni^(2+)solution system

In recent years,medium entropy alloys have become a research hotspot due to their excellent physical and chemical performances.By controlling reasonable elemental composition and processing parameters,the medium entropy alloys can exhibit similar properties to high entropy alloys and have lower costs.In this paper,a FeCoNi medium entropy alloy precursor was prepared via sol-gel and coprecipitation methods,respectively,and FeCoNi medium entropy alloys were prepared by carbothermal and hydrogen reduction.The phases and magnetic properties of FeCoNi medium entropy alloy were investigated.Results showed that FeCoNi medium entropy alloy was produced by carbothermal and hydrogen reduction at 1500℃.Some carbon was detected in the FeCoNi medium entropy alloy prepared by carbothermal reduction.The alloy prepared by hydrogen reduction was uniform and showed a relatively high purity.Moreover,the hydrogen reduction product exhibited better saturation magnetization and lower coercivity.

Influence of introducing Zr,Ti,Nb and Ce elements on externally solidified crystals and mechanical properties of high-pressure die-casting Al–Si alloy

High pressure die casting(HPDC)AlSi10Mn Mg alloy castings are widely used in the automobile industry.Mg can optimize the mechanical properties of castings through heat treatment,while the release of thermal stress arouses the deformation of large integrated die-castings.Herein,the development of non-heat treatment Al alloys is becoming the hot topic.In addition,HPDC contains externally solidified crystals(ESCs),which are detrimental to the mechanical properties of castings.To achieve high strength and toughness of non-heat treatment die-casting Al-Si alloy,we used AlSi9Mn alloy as matrix with the introduction of Zr,Ti,Nb,and Ce.Their influences on ESCs and mechanical properties were systematically investigated through three-dimensional reconstruction and thermodynamic simulation.Our results reveal that the addition of Ti increased ESCs'size and porosity,while the introduction of Nb refined ESCs and decreased porosity.Meanwhile,large-sized Al_3(Zr,Ti)phases formed and degraded the mechanical properties.Subsequent introduction of Ce resulted in the poisoning effect and reduced mechanical properties.

Effects of the extrusion parameters on microstructure,texture and room temperature mechanical properties of extruded Mg-2.49Nd-1.82Gd-0.2Zn-0.2Zr alloy

Microstructure,texture,and mechanical properties of the extruded Mg-2.49Nd-1.82Gd-0.2Zn-0.2Zr alloy were investigated at different extrusion temperatures(260 and 320℃),extrusion ratios(10:1,15:1,and 30:1),and extrusion speeds(3 and 6 mm/s).The experimental results exhibited that the grain sizes after extrusion were much finer than that of the homogenized alloy,and the second phase showed streamline distribution along the extrusion direction(ED).With extrusion temperature increased from 260 to 320℃,the microstructure,texture,and mechanical properties of alloys changed slightly.The dynamic recrystallization(DRX)degree and grain sizes enhanced as the extrusion ratio increased from 10:1 to 30:1,and the strength gradually decreased but elongation(EL)increased.With the extrusion speed increased from 3 to 6 mm/s,the grain sizes and DRX degree increased significantly,and the samples presented the typical<2111>-<1123>rare-earth(RE)textures.The alloy extruded at 260℃ with extrusion ratio of 10:1 and extrusion speed of 3 mm/s showed the tensile yield strength(TYS)of 213 MPa and EL of 30.6%.After quantitatively analyzing the contribution of strengthening mechanisms,it was found that the grain boundary strengthening and dislocation strengthening played major roles among strengthening contributions.These results provide some guidelines for enlarging the industrial application of extruded Mg-RE alloy.

Study on the hydrogen absorption properties of a YGdTbDyHo rare-earth high-entropy alloy

This study investigated the microstructure and hydrogen absorption properties of a rare-earth high-entropy alloy(HEA),YGdTbDyHo.Results indicated that the YGdTbDyHo alloy had a microstructure of equiaxed grains,with the alloy elements distributed homogeneously.Upon hydrogen absorption,the phase structure of the HEA changed from a solid solution with an hexagonal-close-packed(HCP)structure to a high-entropy hydride with an faced-centered-cubic(FCC)structure without any secondary phase precipitated.The alloy demonstrated a maximum hydrogen storage capacity of 2.33 H/M(hydrogen atom/metal atom)at 723 K,with an enthalpy change(ΔH)of-141.09 kJ·mol^(-1)and an entropy change(ΔS)of-119.14 J·mol^(-1)·K^(-1).The kinetic mechanism of hydrogen absorption was hydride nucleation and growth,with an apparent activation energy(E_(a))of 20.90 kJ·mol^(-1).Without any activation,the YGdTbDyHo alloy could absorb hydrogen quickly(180 s at 923 K)with nearly no incubation period observed.The reason for the obtained value of 2.33 H/M was that the hydrogen atoms occupied both tetrahedral and octahedral interstices.These results demonstrate the potential application of HEAs as a high-capacity hydrogen storage material with a large H/M ratio,which can be used in the deuterium storage field.

Al-Ca-Fe合金中Al_(10)CaFe_(2)化合物的形成与表征

采用热力学计算和实验技术研究铝角的Al-Ca-Fe体系相图,包括液相面投影图和凝固反应。结果表明,与铝固溶体(Al)平衡的不是Al_(3)Fe相,而是一种组成符合化学式Al_(10)CaFe_(2)的三元化合物。通过包晶转变L+Al_(3)Fe→(Al)+Al_(10)CaFe_(2)(638℃,3.3%Ca和0.5%Fe,摩尔分数)发生从二元化合物到三元化合物的转变。与针状Al_(3)Fe相夹杂物不同,三元化合物的初晶和共晶具有致密的形貌。使用第一性原理计算和X射线衍射分析确定三元化合物Al_(10)CaFe_(2)的晶格结构。此外,近共晶合金Al-6%Ca-1%Fe(质量分数)在500~600℃退火后具有细晶组织,过量相的总体积分数约为25%。因此,Al-Ca-Fe体系可用于制造新的铝基复合合金。

High temperature tensile properties of laser butt-welded plate of Inconel 718 superalloy with ultra-fine grains

For successfully forming multi-sheet cylinder sandwich structure of Inconel 718 superalloy, high temperature tensile properties of laser butt-welded plate of Inconel 718 superalloy were studied. The experiment results show that tensile direction has great effect on elongation of the laser butt-welded plate. Under conditions of transverse direction tension, the maximum elongation reaches 458.56% at 950 °C with strain rate of 3.1-10-4 s-1, in which the strain rate sensitivity value m is 0.352 and the welding seam is not deformed. Under conditions of longitudinal direction tension, the maximum elongation is 178.96% at 965 °C with strain rate of 6.2-10-4 s-1, in which m-value is 0.261, and the welding seam contributes to the deformation with the matrix. The microstructure in as-welded fusion zone is constituted of austenite dendrites and Laves phase precipitated in interdendrites. After longitudinal direction tension, a mixed microstructure with dendrite and equiaxed crystal appears in the welding seam due to dynamic recrystallization. After high temperature deforming, many δ-phase grains are transformed from Laves phase grains but a small part of residual Laves phase grains still exist in the welding seam. The deformation result of multi-sheet cylinder sandwich structure verifies that high temperature plasticity of the laser butt-welded plate can meet the requirement of superplastic forming.

Martensitic and magnetic transformations of Ni-Ga-Fe-Co ferromagnetic shape memory alloys

Ferromagnetic shape memory alloys （FSMAs） such as NiMnGa, FePd and FePt are attractive as a new magnetic actuator material. They show a large magnetic-field-induced strain of 3% 9% due to the variant rearrangement. Recently, the present authors have reported that in the Ni-Ga-Fe alloy the martensitic transformationfrom the B2 and/or the L21 structures into a seven-layer or five-layer modulated structure occurs upon cooling. In this alloy system, however, it is impossible to obtain a martensite phase at RT with a Curie temperature （TC） higher than 100 ℃. In this work,the effects of substitution of Co for Ni on the martensitic and magnetic transformations,crystal structures and phase equilibria in Ni-Ga-Fe alloys were studied.Ni-Ga-Fe-Co alloys were prepared by induction melting under an argon atmosphere.Small pieces of specimens were taken from the ingot and homogenized at 1433 K for 24 h followed by quenching in water. The obtained specimens were aged at 773 K for 24 h and then quenched. The compositions of each phase were determined by energy dispersion X-ray spectroscopy （EDX）. The martensitic transformation temperatures and TC were measured by differential scanning calorimetry （DSC） and vibrating sample magnetometer （VSM） measurement. The crystal structure of martensite phase was observed by X-ray diffractmeter （XRD） and transmission electron microscope （TEM）.The Curie temperature TC was increased with increasing Co content while the martensitic transformation temperature slightly decreased. In the Ni<sup>54-x Ga<sup>27 Fe<sup>19 Cox ,TC increases from 303 K to 408 K with increasing Co content from x=0 to x=6. The crystal structure of the martensite phase and the phase equiribria in the Ni-Fe-Ga-Co alloys will be also presented.

Preparation of ultra-fine fibrous Fe-Ni alloy powder by coordinated co-precipitation-direct reduction process

The precursor prepared by coordinated co-precipitation was direct reduced by hydrogen to ultra-fine fibrous Fe-Ni alloy powder. The effects of concentrations of reactants, pH value, reaction temperature and additive on the preparation of precursor were systematically investigated. The structures, thermal decomposition processes and morphologies of the precursors were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermal gravity-differential thermal analysis (TG-DTA) and scanning electron microscoy (SEM). The results show that using 2% polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) (in mass fraction) as additive, a well-dispersed precursor with a uniform morphology can be obtained in a solution with Fe2+ and Ni2+ total concentration (1:1) of 0.8 mol/L, pH value of 6.2 at 60 °C, and a pure and well dispersed fibrous iron-nickel powder can be prepared by direct reduction of this precursor in a mixed atmosphere of nitrogen and hydrogen at the temperature of 420 °C.

基于CA-FE法的Cu-Cr-Zr-Ag合金凝固组织模拟

Cu-Cr系合金因其具有高强度、高导电以及优异的耐磨损性能,被广泛应用于电气化铁路接触导线、连续铸造结晶器内衬、异步牵引电动机转子以及耐磨电触头等。应用ProCAST软件中的CA-FE法对Cu-0.1Cr-0.08Zr-0.08Ag合金的凝固过程进行了模拟。结果表明:Cu-Cr-Zr-Ag合金凝固时,铸坯外表面沿模壁产生细晶薄层后,随之形成几何取向一致的柱状晶,而铸坯的心部则是由许多粗大的等轴晶所组成。随着冷却速度的加大,合金铸坯晶粒变得更为细小。模拟结果与实验结果基本吻合,检验了模型的正确性。

在二甲亚砜中La-Fe合金膜电化学制备的研究

研究了二甲亚砜 (DMSO)中La3+ 和Fe2 + 在Pt ,Cu和Ni电极上的电化学行为。Fe2 + 在Pt电极上一步不可逆还原为Fe ,La3+ 在Pt电极上表现为准可逆电极过程。在 2 98K时 ,利用循环伏安法测定了 0 0 1mol·L- 1 FeCl2 0 1mol·L- 1 LiCl DMSO溶液中Fe2 + 的扩散系数、传递系数分别为 2 5 4× 10 - 6 cm2 ·s- 1 和 0 2 4;利用计时电流法测定了 0 0 1mol·L- 1 LaCl3 0 1mol·L- 1 LiCl DMSO溶液中La3+ 的扩散系数为 3 10×10 - 6 cm2 ·s- 1 。在铜电极上于 -1 75 0～ -2 45 0V (vs .SCE)下恒电位电解 ,可获得La含量达 2 2 7%～ 3 7 1%的La Fe合金膜 ;应用脉冲电解技术于 2～ 6mA·cm- 2 也可获得La Fe合金膜。这些合金膜是均匀的 。

热处理对Ni-Ga-Fe系铁磁形状记忆合金力学及耐蚀性能的影响

研究了热处理对Ni-Ga-Fe系铁磁形状记忆合金耐蚀性能与力学性能的影响。采用电子万能试验机、显微硬度计以及电化学综合测试仪分别测试了Ni-Ga-Fe系合金抗压强度、显微硬度和在3.5%NaCl溶液中的阳极极化曲线。结果表明,室温下铸态Ni53Ga27Fe20合金的耐腐蚀性能最好。经700℃,4 h热处理后Ni-Ga-Fe系合金的耐蚀性能下降,抗压强度值增大,显微硬度取决于热处理后合金的显微组织。

丰田4A-FE型发动机的改进

较详细介绍了丰田公司对4A-FE型1.6升4缸发动机所进行的改进,从而提高了全部转速范围内的性能和燃油经济性。例如,采用了爆震控制装置、怠速控制装置和燃油蒸发污染物排放控制系统等。通过改进燃油控制系统,使得发动机更加省油。

热处理对Ni-Ga-Fe-Co系铁磁形状记忆合金力学及耐蚀性能的影响

采用电子万能试验机、显微硬度计以及电化学综合测试仪分别测试了Ni-Ga-Fe-Co系合金抗压强度、显微硬度和在w(NaCl)=3.5%溶液中的阳极极化曲线;研究了热处理对Ni-Ga-Fe-Co系铁磁形状记忆合金耐蚀性能与力学性能的影响。结果表明,室温下铸态Ni50Ga27Fe17Co6合金的耐腐蚀性能最好。热处理使Ni-Ga-Fe-Co系合金的耐蚀性能下降,抗压强度增大,显微硬度取决于热处理后合金的显微组织。热处理后Ni53Ga27Fe15Co5合金的耐蚀性能最好,其自腐蚀电位为-355 mV,腐蚀电流密度为0.4185μA/cm2,钝化电位区间为419 mV。

Cr_2O_3在a-Fe_2O_3中固溶量的测定

本文采用X射线晶胞参数法,测定了Cr2O3在a-Fe2O3中的固溶量,其相对误差为2.08%,是一行之有效的方法,本方法简单易行,准确度高。

Microstructures of ultra-fine grained FeCoV alloys processed by ECAP plus cold rolling and their evolutions during tempering

A new processing method,equal channel angular pressing(ECAP)plus cold rolling(CR),was applied to producing ultra-fine grained FeCoV alloy.The microstructures of ultra-fine grained FeCoV alloy after ECAP,ECAP plus CR,and the effect of tempering treatment on the microstructure of FeCoV alloy produced by ECAP plus CR were investigated.The results show that an elongated substructure with a width of about 0.3μm is obtained after four-pass ECAP using Route A.Cold rolling after ECAP cannot change the morphologies of elongated substructure,and it results in higher fraction of high-angle boundaries and higher dislocation density compared with the identical ECAP without rolling.Subsequent tempering for 30 min at 853 K brings about many nano-phases precipitating at subgrain boundaries and insides the grains,and the size of precipitated phase is measured to be about 10 nm.Nano-phases grow up with increasing tempering temperature and equiaxed structure forms at 883 K.

Microstructure and properties of ultra-fine tungsten heavy alloys prepared by mechanical alloying and electric current activated sintering

The microstructure and properties of the 93W-4Ni-2Co-1Fe(mass fraction,%) tungsten heavy alloys prepared by mechanical alloying and electric current activated sintering from mixed elemental powders were investigated.After 15 h milling,the average W grain size in the powders is decreased to 120 nm.For the powders milled for 15 h,the density,hardness and transverse rupture strength of the alloys sintered only by an intensive pulse electric current are the maximum.When the total sintering time keeps constant,the properties of the sintered alloys can be obviously improved by optimizing the sintering time of pulse-and constant-currents.A bulk ultrafine alloy with an average W grain size of about 340 nm can be obtained by sintering 15 h-milled powders in a total sintering time of 6 min.The corresponding sintered density,hardness and transverse rupture strength reach 16.78 g /cm3,HRA84.3 and 968 MPa,respectively.