Preparation of heat-resistant aluminum alloy pipe blanks by multi-layer spray deposition

A heat resistant aluminum alloy pipe blank with dimensions of d 700/300 mm×1 200 mm was prepared by the multi layer spray deposition technology. Optical microscopy, X ray diffractometry and transmission electron microscopy were used to analyze its morphologies and microstructures. The results show that the microstructures of the pipe blank are homogeneous and the precipitates are uniformly distributed d 25～70 nm spherical or sphere like Al 12 (Fe,V) 3Si particles, its mechanical properties at room temperature and 350 ℃ after densification by extrusion are σ b=412 MPa, δ =7.6% and σ b=187 MPa, δ =7.6%, respectively. The analyses indicate that the proper match of the motion rates of atomizer and substrate can produce deposited blanks with uniform thickness and relatively high cooling rate.

Thixoforming of 6066 aluminum alloy by multi-layer spray deposition

Two thixoforming technologies of 6066 aluminum alloy (Al 1.37Si 1.37Mg 0.77Cu 0.07Mn ) produced by multi layer spray deposition process were studied. The spray formed materials are of equiaxed and very fine grain (10～20 μm). And the grain size coarsens slower than that of conventional casting materials at temperature below the liquidus, which may relate to high temperature particles distributed along the grain boundaries. Extrusion and hot pressing were used as the thixoforming processes respectively. After extrusion the materials show a microstructure of mean grain size below 20 μm without obvious recrystallization. The mechanical properties achieved via extrusion and pressing in semi solid state attain that of common wrought materials with shorter peak aging time of 4～5 h, about half of that in conventional condition. [

Electrochemical Deposition and Nucleation of Aluminum on Tungsten in Aluminum Chloride-Sodium Chloride Melts

Electrochemical deposition and nucleation of aluminum on tungsten electrode from AlCl_3-NaCl melts were studied by cyclic voltammetry,chronopotentiometry and chronoamperometry.Cyclic voltammetry and chronopo- tentiometry analyses showed that Al(Ⅲ) was reduced at 200℃in two consecutive steps in an electrolyte of molten AlCl_3-NaCl system with a composition 52:48 molar ratio.The current-time characteristics of nucle- ation aluminum on tungsten showed a strong dependence on overpotentials.Chronoamperometry showed that the deposition process of aluminum on tungsten was controlled by an instantaneous nucleation with a hemispherical diffusion-controlled growth mechanism.The results could lead to a better understanding of the AlCl_3-NaCl melt system that has technological importance in electrodeposition of metals as well as in rechargeable batteries.

Characteristics and properties of metal aluminum thin films prepared by electron cyclotron resonance plasma-assisted atomic layer deposition technology

Metal aluminum (Al) thin films are prepared by 2450 MHz electron cyclotron resonance plasma-assisted atomic layer deposition on glass and p-Si substrates using trimethylaluminum as the precursor and hydrogen as the reductive gas. We focus our attention on the plasma source for the thin-film preparation and annealing of the as-deposited films relative to the surface square resistivity. The square resistivity of as-deposited Al films is greatly reduced after annealing and almost reaches the value of bulk metal. Through chemical and structural analysis, we conclude that the square resistivity is determined by neither the contaminant concentration nor the surface morphology, but by both the crystallinity and crystal size in this process.

Mechanical Characterization of Close Cell Aluminum Foams Reinforced by High Voltages Electro-deposition

The parameters for the electro-deposition of Cu were optimized in order to increase the compressive properties of close cell aluminum. Different values of deposition voltages and times were considered to vary the amount of deposited Cu. The surface morphology of the coating was observed by SEM and the compressive properties were evaluated by MTS. The results show that the coating is more homogeneous and compact with increasing voltage in a certain range, and beyond which, the coating quality decreases apparently. The reason is dedicated to the discharge rate of Cu2+ and nucleus formed in unit time. The compression results show three experienced stages: elastic deformation stage, collapse deformation stage and densification stage. After the electro-deposition of Cu, the elasticity modulus is increased obviously and the platform stress is also increased. Under the same strain, the stress of the aluminum foam with coating is reinforced comparing with the aluminum foam without coating. Furthermore, the platform area is widened apparently. In addition, Cu-SiC nanocomposite coatings are electrodeposited in alumium foams for further improving the mechanical characterization.

Influence of deposition voltage on phase, microstructure and antioxidation property of cristobalite aluminum phosphate coatings

Cristobalite aluminum phosphate (C-AlPO_4) coatings were prepared by a hydrothermal electrophoretic deposition process on SiC-coated C/C composites. Phase compositions and microstructures of the as-prepared coatings were characterized by XRD and SEM analyses. The influence of deposition voltage on the phase, microstructure and antioxidation property of the cristobalite aluminum phosphate coatings was investigated. Results show that the as-prepared coatings are composed of cristobalite aluminum phosphate crystallites. The thickness and density of cristobalite aluminum phosphate coatings are improved with the increase of deposition voltage. The deposition amount and bonding strength of the cristobalite aluminum phosphate coatings also increase with the increase of deposition voltage. The deposition mass per unit area of the coatings and the square root of the deposition time at different hydrothermal voltages satisfy linear relationship. The antioxidation property of the coated C/C composites is improved with the increase of deposition voltage. Compared with SiC coatings prepared by pack cementation, the multilayer coatings prepared by pack cementation with a later hydrothermal electrophoretic deposition process exhibit better antioxidation property. The as-prepared multi-coatings can effectively protect C/C composites from oxidation in air at 1 773 K for 37 h with a mass loss rate of 0.53%.

Preparation of spray deposited aluminum alloy sheets via novel rolling technique

A novel ceramic rolling technique was developed to improve the formability of spray deposited porous aluminum alloy sheets,in which the sheet preform was canned and ceramic particulates were adopted as the medium for transferring pressure to make a homogenous hydrostatic stress field. The fractional thickness deformation,fractional longitudinal elongation,and fractional lateral spreading were calculated from the dimensions of samples before and after ceramic rolling. The results show that the flowing of metals in the longitudinal and transverse directions can be restrained during rolling. So ceramic rolling can effectively improve the density of the spray deposited performs. When the thickness reduction ratio is up to about 60%,the full density preforms can be obtained. The effect of the kinds of ceramic particulates,including Al2O3,SiO2 and graphite on the densification behavior of the preforms during rolling was investigated. The results imply that the Al2O3 particles with the size of about 74 μm are most effective.

A perspective of microplasma oxidation (MPO) and vapor deposition coatings in surface engineering of aluminum alloys

Over the past years, great achievements have been made in the development of coating technologies for surface improvement of aluminum alloys. Despite these achievements, the role in the market strongly depends on the ability of surface coating technology under technical and economic considerations to meet the increased demands for heavy tribological applications of aluminum alloys. Microplasma oxidation (MPO) technology has recently been studied as a novel and effective means to provide thick and hard ceramic coating with improved properties such as excellent load-bearing and wear resistance properties on aluminum alloys. The present work covers the evaluation of the performances of current single and duplex coatings combining MPO, physical vapor deposition (PVD), and plasma assisted chemical vapor deposition (PACVD) coatings on aluminum alloys. It suggests that the MPO coating is a promising candidate for design engineers to apply aluminum alloys to heavy load-bearing applications. The prospective future for the research on MPO coatings is introduced as well.

Preparation and Characterization of Amorphous Layer on Aluminum Alloy Formed by Plasma Electrolytic Deposition(PED)

In this investigation, protective layers were formed on aluminum substrate by Plasma Electrolytic Deposition (PED) using sodium silicate solution. The relation between the thickness of the layer and process time were studied. XRD, SEM, EDS were used to study the layer’s structure, composition and micrograph. The results show that the deposited layers are amorphous and contain mainly oxygen, silicon, and aluminum. The possible formation mechanism of amorphous [Al-Si-O] layer was proposed: During discharge periods, A12O3 phase of the passive film and SiO32"near the substrate surface are sintered into xSiO2(l - x)Al2O, and then transformed into amorphous [Al-Si-O] phase.

Effects of Aluminum Toxicity Induced by Acid Deposition on Pine Forest Ecosystem in Longli of Guizhou Province, Southwestern China

The effects of acid deposition on pine forest ecosystems in Longli of Guizhou Province, southwestern China are studied using indoor experiments and model simulations. Indoor experiments are designed to explore the aluminum toxicity on pine seedlings, and the long-term soil acidification model(LTSAM) and a terrestrial biogeochemistry model(CENTURY) are used to simulate the influences of acid deposition on pine forest ecosystems. The indoor experiment results of aluminum toxicity show that aluminum ions in solution limit plant growth and acid deposition enhances this effect by facilitating the release of aluminum ions from the soil. Pine seedling biomass and root elongation decrease as the aluminum concentration increases. The results of model simulations show that the soil chemistry varies significantly with different changes in acid deposition. When the acid deposition increases, the pH value in the soil solution decreases and the soil Al^(3+) concentration increases. The increased acid deposition also has negative impacts on the forest ecosystem, i.e., decreases plant biomass, net primary productivity(NPP) and net CO_2 uptake. As a result, the soil organic carbon(SOC) decreases because of the limited supply of decomposition material. Thus acid deposition need be reduced to help protect the forest ecosystems.

Electro-Deposition of Cu on Open Cell Aluminum Foams

This manuscript deals with the electro-deposition of Cu on aluminum foams. Metallic foams are highly porous materials which present complex structure of three-dimensional open cells. This aspect causes strong limitations in mass transport due to electro-deposition technology. Experimental tests were performed to study the influence of the operational parameters on the overall performance of the coated aluminum foams. The experimental findings revealed that the manufactured metal foams were characterized by a high thermal conductivity and low process costs, making these materials very promising in many technological fields. On the basis of the experimental results, analytical models are proposed to predict the quantity and the quality characteristics of the coating.

(Al_(63)Cu_(25)Fe_(12))_p/A356 aluminum alloy composites prepared by spray co-deposition

A novel Al-based composite material (Al63Cu25Fe12)p/A356 was prepared by spray co-deposition. It is revealed that the reinforcement of Al63Cu25Fe12 quasicrystalline particles disperses uniformly in the composite with small crystalline grain structure of about 10μm. The reaction between the Al63Cu25Fe12 quasicrystalline particle and the matrix metal is constrained or depressed because of the high cooling velocity in the process of spray co-deposition. Compared with the composite reinforced by non-continuous ceramics particle, the aging harden behavior of the composites of (Al63Cu25Fe12)p/A356 has outstanding characteristics with less time on aging peak happening and with higher hardening rate. The mechanical properties of the composites evidently enhance except plastic strain.

2219铝合金CMT电弧增材熔滴过渡行为

在冷金属过渡(cold metal transfer,CMT)电弧增材制造过程中,熔池的流动行为极易受到电弧和熔滴的影响,从而严重影响堆积层的稳定性和成形件质量.该文利用高速摄影结果及电信号参数波形图,引入热输入量计算公式,从特征电信号、熔滴过渡特征量、热输入量等方面定量分析了CMT+P模式下送丝速度及脉冲修正系数对熔滴过渡过程及单道成形形貌的影响,同时分析了脉冲变极性冷金属过渡(Advanced CMT,CMT+PA)模式下送丝速度及控制面板上的EP/EN修正系数η对熔滴过渡过程及单道成形形貌的影响,为后续工艺优化提供参考和指导.

沉积策略对电弧增材制造5356铝合金显微组织、缺陷和力学性能的影响

基于电弧增材制造技术(WAAM)研究往复扫描(RS)、振荡扫描(OS)和垂直扫描(VS)3种沉积策略对5356铝合金(AA5356)构件的影响,探讨5356铝合金构件的显微组织、缺陷和力学性能。结果表明:相比于RS和OS策略,VS策略使得构件的热量分布均匀。VS策略的显微组织主要由等轴晶组成,使得显微硬度最高值达到HV 77.25。VS策略使得构件的气孔率和微孔尺寸分别下降了45.52%和19.81%,从而改善了拉伸性能。因此,VS策略为获得显微组织均匀、力学性能优异的AA5356构件提供了一种新的解决方案。

搅拌摩擦沉积增材2219铝合金组织及性能

在主轴转速250~350 r/min、横向移动速度50~150 mm/min工艺参数下进行2219-T87铝合金搅拌摩擦沉积增材(additive friction stir deposition,AFSD)实验,探究工艺参数与多层热循环对沉积层宏观成形、微观组织和力学性能的影响。结果表明:在主轴转速250 r/min,移动速度100 mm/min工艺参数下可获得成形良好的单道16层增材试样。增材区晶粒尺寸发生显著细化,在4~6μm之间,细小等轴晶组织取代沉积棒料粗大的无规则晶粒组织。增材试样发生剧烈的动态再结晶,整体再结晶晶粒在80%以上,试样底部(第1层)受到多次热循环影响,再结晶晶粒达到91.8%。增材区域织构基本由Cube、Copper、P和RtB四种再结晶织构以及S、T和Brass织构构成。增材试样的硬度和抗拉强度相比于沉积棒料都明显降低,其中,第16层沉积层硬度最大为80HV,约为沉积棒料母材的55.6%;第1~8层沉积层硬度均匀在60HV。增材区水平(longitudinal direction,LD)方向第9~16层和1~8层的平均抗拉强度分别为243.0 MPa和219.3 MPa,约为母材的60.0%和52.9%;平均伸长率为19.4%和24.5%,分别约为母材的181.1%和229.0%。增材试样LD方向断裂模式均为韧性断裂。

激光定向能量沉积Al-Mg-Sc-Zr修复5083-H112铝合金的组织和性能

激光定向能量沉积增材修复技术具有时间短、效率高、成本低、力学性能好等优点,具有很大的发展潜力。采用Al-7.5Mg-0.3Sc-0.28Zr作为修复材料对轨道交通用5083-H112铝合金进行激光修复实验,得到了致密、无缺陷的修复试样,并对其组织和性能进行研究,探讨了激光修复铝合金的可行性。结果表明,熔合线附近过渡区可划分为修复区、部分熔化区、热影响区和母材。修复区为完全等轴晶,由平均晶粒尺寸为4.95μm的细晶带和18.34μm的粗晶区组成。从修复区到部分熔化区再到热影响区的过渡区域,Al元素含量逐渐升高,Mg元素含量逐渐下降,硬度逐渐下降,修复后母材未被软化。由于激光增材制造技术的快速凝固,在熔合线附近的细晶带有较大的应力集中,由于较小的热输入在部分熔化区、热影响区的残余应力较小。修复试样的屈服强度为(152±2)MPa,为母材的89.4%;抗拉强度为(305±5)MPa,为母材抗拉强度的100%;伸长率为(15.5±0.5)%,为母材的85.2%;断裂发生在强度较弱的母材。高性能的激光修复铝合金是可实现的,具有广泛的应用前景。

超高速激光熔化扫描速度对Al-Mg-Sc高强铝合金性能的影响

为了明确超高速激光熔化沉积Al-Mg-Sc高强铝合金的沉积态组织及力学性能特征,以7075铝合金为基体,采用自主开发的LDF3000-40型激光熔化沉积设备制备Al-Mg-Sc高强铝合金,探究激光扫描速度对材料微观组织与室温拉伸性能的影响。结果表明:超高速激光熔化沉积样品均无明显裂纹,但含有少量小尺寸气孔。沉积态组织由细小的α-Al等轴晶及弥散分布的Al_(3)(Sc,Zr)颗粒构成。利用数值模拟进一步研究扫描速度对力学性能的影响,发现在0.1~1 m/s范围内,较高的激光扫描速度能减少粉末材料的堆积,降低沉积层表面的孔隙率,因此可以提高力学性能。沉积态样品最大抗拉强度为303 MPa,断裂伸长率为22.5%。

铝纳米薄膜对铜纳米薄膜的防护作用

铜纳米薄膜在微电子器件中应用广泛。然而,纳米尺度的铜表面极易发生氧化,影响铜纳米薄膜的电学性能。利用物理气相沉积方法制备了铜纳米薄膜,研究了基底粗糙度对铜纳米薄膜电学性能退化的影响,发现基底粗糙度越大,铜的电学性能退化越快。通过在铜纳米薄膜的表面蒸镀铝纳米薄膜对铜纳米薄膜进行防护,研究了铝纳米薄膜厚度对其在不同环境下防护效果的影响,结果显示铝膜厚度越大,对铜纳米薄膜的防护效果越好。通过高温破坏测试,发现铝纳米薄膜能有效地提高铜纳米薄膜的极限工作温度,当铝纳米薄膜厚度为10 nm时,可将铜纳米薄膜的极限工作温度提高2.5倍。

Characteristic of laser-MIG hybrid welding with filling additional cold wire for aluminum alloy

The weld appearance,deposition rate,welding efficiency,stability of arc,laser keyhole characteristic,and weld property were studied by using a novel laser-MIG hybrid welding process with filling wire of aluminum alloy. The results were also compared with those by conventional laser-MIG hybrid welding process. It was found that with the suitable process parameters this novel welding process for aluminum alloy was stable and final weld bead had fine appearance. Compared to conventional laser-MIG hybrid welding process,during this novel welding process the stability of arc,the laser keyhole characteristic and the weld property were similar,while the keyhole cycle frequency and keyhole opening area had differences of 1. 23% and 15. 34%,respectively,and the welding efficiency increased by about 31% without increasing heat input.

Comments on process of duplex coatings on aluminum alloys

Despite the great achievements made in improvement of wear resistance properties of aluminum alloys, their applications in heavy surface load-bearing are limited. Single coating is insufficient to produce the desired combination of surface properties. These problems can be solved through the duplex coatings. The aim of the present study is to overview the research advances on processes of duplex coatings on (aluminum) alloys combined with micro plasma oxidation process and with other modern processes such as physical vapour deposition and plasma assisted chemical vapour deposition and also to evaluate the performance of micro plasma oxidation coatings in improving the load-bearing, friction and wear resistance properties of aluminum alloys in comparison with other coatings. Wherein, a more detailed presentation of the processes and their performances and disadvantages are given as well.