This work studied the preparation of starting powder mixture influenced by milling time and its effect on the particle morphology （especially the shape） and, consequently, density and compression properties of in si...This work studied the preparation of starting powder mixture influenced by milling time and its effect on the particle morphology （especially the shape） and, consequently, density and compression properties of in situ Ti-TiB composite materials produced by selective laser melting （SLM） technology. Starting powder composite system was prepared by mixing 95 wt% commercially pure titanium （CP-Ti） and 5 wt% titanium diboride （TiB2） powders and subsequently milled for two different times （i.e. 2 h and 4 h）. The milled powder mixtures after 2 h and 4 h show nearly spherical and irregular shape, respectively. Subsequently, the resultant Ti-5 wt% TiB2 powder mixtures were used for SLM processing. Scanning electron microscopy image of the SLM-processed Ti-TiB composite samples show needle-shape TiB phase distributed across the Ti matrix, which is the product of an in-situ chemical reaction between Ti and TiB2 during SLM. The Ti-TiB composite samples prepared from 2 h and 4 h milled Ti-TiB2 powders show different relative densities of 99.5% and 95.1%, respectively. Also, the compression properties such as ultimate strength and compression strain for the 99.5% dense composite samples is 1421 MPa and 17.8%, respectively, which are superior to those （883 MPa and 5.5%, respectively） for the 95.1% dense sample. The results indicate that once Ti and TiB2 powders are connected firmly to each other and powder mixture of nearly spherical shape is obtained, there is no additional benefit in increasing the milling time and, instead, it has a negative effect on the density （i.e. increasing porosity level） of the Ti-TiB composite materials and their mechanical properties.展开更多
Titanium-based composite coatings reinforced by in situ synthesized TiB and TiC particles between titanium and B4C were successfully fabricated on Ti6Al4V by laser cladding. Phase constituents of the coatings were pre...Titanium-based composite coatings reinforced by in situ synthesized TiB and TiC particles between titanium and B4C were successfully fabricated on Ti6Al4V by laser cladding. Phase constituents of the coatings were predicted by thermodynamic calculations in the Ti-BnC-Al and Ti-B-C-Al systems, respectively, and were validated well by X-ray diffraction （XRD） analysis results. Microstructural and metallographic analyses were made by scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and electron probe micro-analysis （EPMA）. The results show that the coatings are mainly composed of α-Ti cellular dendrites and the eutecticum in which a large number of needle-shaped TiB and a few equiaxial TiC particles are embedded. C is enriched in α-Ti cellular dendrites and far exceeds the theoretical maximum dissolubility, owing to the extension of saturation during laser cladding. The coatings have a good metallurgical bond with the substrate due to the existence of the dilution zone, in which a great amount of lamella β-Ti grains consisting of a thin needle-shaped martensitic microstructure are present and grow parallel to the heat flux direction; a few TiB and TiC reinforcements are observed at the boundaries of initial β-Ti grains.展开更多
A TiB2 and TiC particles reinforced Ni based composites coating was prepared on TC4 alloy surface by chemical reaction among Ti, B and C elements using laser cladding technique. Microstructural analysis showed that th...A TiB2 and TiC particles reinforced Ni based composites coating was prepared on TC4 alloy surface by chemical reaction among Ti, B and C elements using laser cladding technique. Microstructural analysis showed that the sizes of in-situ synthesized TiB2 and TiC particles ranged within 5~10um and l^2um, respectively, while both the two kinds of particles were uniformly distributed in the clad layer. The measurement of microhardness and wear and friction properties indicated that the microhardness of laser clad layer was HV900-1100, being three times of that of the TC4 alloy; the friction coefficient of the laser clad layer in air and in vacuum (10~5 Pa) ranged within 0.2-0.3 and 0.3-0.5, respectively; the wear rate in terms of mass loss was considerably lower than that of the TC4 alloy both in air and in vacuum environment.展开更多
Based on the continuum model for binary solid-liquid phase change system, the math-ematic model to simulate the process of laser cladding in situ synthesis TiCp/Al composite on the surface of aluminum alloy was formul...Based on the continuum model for binary solid-liquid phase change system, the math-ematic model to simulate the process of laser cladding in situ synthesis TiCp/Al composite on the surface of aluminum alloy was formulated. The additive source method was employed to treat with the heat release of synthetic reaction in powder mixture at certain temperatures, and also to solve the momentum and heat transfer caused by the relative movement between laser beam and the specimen. Two different types of driving forces for flow were considered in the model, i.e., the buoyancy force and the surface tension gradient at the laser pool surface. The three-dimensional transient temperature field simulation program was developed being based upon the commercial software PHOENICS. The calculated and observed fusion boundaries were compared and very good agreement was obtained.展开更多
Nickel-based composite coatings reinforced by in situ synthesized TiB2 and WC particles were deposited on stainless steel by laser cladding, and their microstmcture and mechanical properties were investigated. The res...Nickel-based composite coatings reinforced by in situ synthesized TiB2 and WC particles were deposited on stainless steel by laser cladding, and their microstmcture and mechanical properties were investigated. The results show that the coatings are mainly composed of 7-Ni cellular dendrites and dispersed spherical/strip/network shaped TiB2 and equiaxial WC particles. The initial WC particles are dissolved to become fine and mostly dispersed within Y-Ni cellular dendrites. The coating prepared at a special laser energy of 0.225 kJ@mm^-2 is uniform, continuous, and free of pores and cracks. With the decrease in special energy density, TiB2 phase changes from fine spherical particles which cluster together to strip shape with different morphologies and further crystallizes to form network structure, and the dispersion zone also gradually changes from intragranular to intergranular phase. The coating possesses a higher microhardness compared with the substrate, and it has a good metallurgical bond with the substrate and excellent cracking resistance.展开更多
Preliminary characterization of microstructure and mechanical properties of (TiB+TiC)/TC4 and TiC/Ti60 in-situ titanium matrix composites prepared by laser melting deposition is reported in this paper. The results ind...Preliminary characterization of microstructure and mechanical properties of (TiB+TiC)/TC4 and TiC/Ti60 in-situ titanium matrix composites prepared by laser melting deposition is reported in this paper. The results indicate that in-situ reaction occurred during laser melting deposition of coaxially fed mixed powders from TC4 and B4C with formation of form TiB and TiC reinforcement. For TiC/Ti60 composites, there are some un-melted TiC particles and re-solidified TiC particles appeared as discontinuous chain-like morphology. Reinforcements of TiB and TiC with fraction about 25 vol% were formed with feeding 5 wt% B4C. The morphology of TiB tended to be needle-like and prismatic, while TiC appeared as granular. Small amount of un-reacted B4C with reduced size remained within the composites. A thin skull of reaction product formed around the un-reacted B4C weakened its interface bonding with the titanium alloy matrix, thus resulting in less outstanding properties of the composites. Under 600 ℃, the ultimate tensile strength of the TiCP (5wt%)/Ti60 composites was 60 MPa higher than that of Ti60 alloy, following with decreased elongation.展开更多
By adding mixture of ZrOand carbon, a Zrenhanced composite coating was produced onto an AISI1045 substrate by laser cladding. The microstructure and phase formation, microhardness and wear resistance of the composite ...By adding mixture of ZrOand carbon, a Zrenhanced composite coating was produced onto an AISI1045 substrate by laser cladding. The microstructure and phase formation, microhardness and wear resistance of the composite coating were studied. The experimental results indicate that the composite coating with metallurgical bonding to substrate consists of y-Ni, massive ceramic particles of ZrC,NiZr, NiZr,(Fe,Ni)Cand FeC. The in situ-synthesized ZrC particles are uniformly dispersed in composite coating, which refines the microstructure of composite coating. With different Zr02 and carbon additions, the properties are improved differently. Finally, the fine in situ ZrC particles improve the microhardness of composite coating to HV650, which is nearly 2.7 times that of Ni25 coating. Also, the composite coating has an advantage in wear resistance; it offers better wear resistance when more mixture of ZrOand carbon was added in nickel alloys.展开更多
基金supported by the Australian Research Council’s Projects Funding Scheme (No. DP110101653)the European Commission (BioTiNet-ITN G.A. No.264635)the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (SFB/Transregio 79, Project M1)
文摘This work studied the preparation of starting powder mixture influenced by milling time and its effect on the particle morphology （especially the shape） and, consequently, density and compression properties of in situ Ti-TiB composite materials produced by selective laser melting （SLM） technology. Starting powder composite system was prepared by mixing 95 wt% commercially pure titanium （CP-Ti） and 5 wt% titanium diboride （TiB2） powders and subsequently milled for two different times （i.e. 2 h and 4 h）. The milled powder mixtures after 2 h and 4 h show nearly spherical and irregular shape, respectively. Subsequently, the resultant Ti-5 wt% TiB2 powder mixtures were used for SLM processing. Scanning electron microscopy image of the SLM-processed Ti-TiB composite samples show needle-shape TiB phase distributed across the Ti matrix, which is the product of an in-situ chemical reaction between Ti and TiB2 during SLM. The Ti-TiB composite samples prepared from 2 h and 4 h milled Ti-TiB2 powders show different relative densities of 99.5% and 95.1%, respectively. Also, the compression properties such as ultimate strength and compression strain for the 99.5% dense composite samples is 1421 MPa and 17.8%, respectively, which are superior to those （883 MPa and 5.5%, respectively） for the 95.1% dense sample. The results indicate that once Ti and TiB2 powders are connected firmly to each other and powder mixture of nearly spherical shape is obtained, there is no additional benefit in increasing the milling time and, instead, it has a negative effect on the density （i.e. increasing porosity level） of the Ti-TiB composite materials and their mechanical properties.
基金supported by Shanghai Science and Technology Development Foundation(No.08QA14035)the Special Foundation of Shanghai Education Commission for Nano-Materials Research(No.0852nm01400)the Crucial Project of Shanghai Science and Technology Commission(No.08520513400),China
文摘Titanium-based composite coatings reinforced by in situ synthesized TiB and TiC particles between titanium and B4C were successfully fabricated on Ti6Al4V by laser cladding. Phase constituents of the coatings were predicted by thermodynamic calculations in the Ti-BnC-Al and Ti-B-C-Al systems, respectively, and were validated well by X-ray diffraction （XRD） analysis results. Microstructural and metallographic analyses were made by scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and electron probe micro-analysis （EPMA）. The results show that the coatings are mainly composed of α-Ti cellular dendrites and the eutecticum in which a large number of needle-shaped TiB and a few equiaxial TiC particles are embedded. C is enriched in α-Ti cellular dendrites and far exceeds the theoretical maximum dissolubility, owing to the extension of saturation during laser cladding. The coatings have a good metallurgical bond with the substrate due to the existence of the dilution zone, in which a great amount of lamella β-Ti grains consisting of a thin needle-shaped martensitic microstructure are present and grow parallel to the heat flux direction; a few TiB and TiC reinforcements are observed at the boundaries of initial β-Ti grains.
文摘A TiB2 and TiC particles reinforced Ni based composites coating was prepared on TC4 alloy surface by chemical reaction among Ti, B and C elements using laser cladding technique. Microstructural analysis showed that the sizes of in-situ synthesized TiB2 and TiC particles ranged within 5~10um and l^2um, respectively, while both the two kinds of particles were uniformly distributed in the clad layer. The measurement of microhardness and wear and friction properties indicated that the microhardness of laser clad layer was HV900-1100, being three times of that of the TC4 alloy; the friction coefficient of the laser clad layer in air and in vacuum (10~5 Pa) ranged within 0.2-0.3 and 0.3-0.5, respectively; the wear rate in terms of mass loss was considerably lower than that of the TC4 alloy both in air and in vacuum environment.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.59871032)Shanxi Educational Administration (No.AJ04020)
文摘Based on the continuum model for binary solid-liquid phase change system, the math-ematic model to simulate the process of laser cladding in situ synthesis TiCp/Al composite on the surface of aluminum alloy was formulated. The additive source method was employed to treat with the heat release of synthetic reaction in powder mixture at certain temperatures, and also to solve the momentum and heat transfer caused by the relative movement between laser beam and the specimen. Two different types of driving forces for flow were considered in the model, i.e., the buoyancy force and the surface tension gradient at the laser pool surface. The three-dimensional transient temperature field simulation program was developed being based upon the commercial software PHOENICS. The calculated and observed fusion boundaries were compared and very good agreement was obtained.
基金the Special Foundation of the Shanghai Education Commission for Out-standing Young Teachers in Universities, China (No. 05XPYQ16) the Leading Academic Discipline Project of the Shanghai Education Commission, China (No. XK0706)
文摘Nickel-based composite coatings reinforced by in situ synthesized TiB2 and WC particles were deposited on stainless steel by laser cladding, and their microstmcture and mechanical properties were investigated. The results show that the coatings are mainly composed of 7-Ni cellular dendrites and dispersed spherical/strip/network shaped TiB2 and equiaxial WC particles. The initial WC particles are dissolved to become fine and mostly dispersed within Y-Ni cellular dendrites. The coating prepared at a special laser energy of 0.225 kJ@mm^-2 is uniform, continuous, and free of pores and cracks. With the decrease in special energy density, TiB2 phase changes from fine spherical particles which cluster together to strip shape with different morphologies and further crystallizes to form network structure, and the dispersion zone also gradually changes from intragranular to intergranular phase. The coating possesses a higher microhardness compared with the substrate, and it has a good metallurgical bond with the substrate and excellent cracking resistance.
基金National Key Basic Research Program (2011CB606305)National Nature Science Foundation of China (50871023)
文摘Preliminary characterization of microstructure and mechanical properties of (TiB+TiC)/TC4 and TiC/Ti60 in-situ titanium matrix composites prepared by laser melting deposition is reported in this paper. The results indicate that in-situ reaction occurred during laser melting deposition of coaxially fed mixed powders from TC4 and B4C with formation of form TiB and TiC reinforcement. For TiC/Ti60 composites, there are some un-melted TiC particles and re-solidified TiC particles appeared as discontinuous chain-like morphology. Reinforcements of TiB and TiC with fraction about 25 vol% were formed with feeding 5 wt% B4C. The morphology of TiB tended to be needle-like and prismatic, while TiC appeared as granular. Small amount of un-reacted B4C with reduced size remained within the composites. A thin skull of reaction product formed around the un-reacted B4C weakened its interface bonding with the titanium alloy matrix, thus resulting in less outstanding properties of the composites. Under 600 ℃, the ultimate tensile strength of the TiCP (5wt%)/Ti60 composites was 60 MPa higher than that of Ti60 alloy, following with decreased elongation.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.51275303)
文摘By adding mixture of ZrOand carbon, a Zrenhanced composite coating was produced onto an AISI1045 substrate by laser cladding. The microstructure and phase formation, microhardness and wear resistance of the composite coating were studied. The experimental results indicate that the composite coating with metallurgical bonding to substrate consists of y-Ni, massive ceramic particles of ZrC,NiZr, NiZr,(Fe,Ni)Cand FeC. The in situ-synthesized ZrC particles are uniformly dispersed in composite coating, which refines the microstructure of composite coating. With different Zr02 and carbon additions, the properties are improved differently. Finally, the fine in situ ZrC particles improve the microhardness of composite coating to HV650, which is nearly 2.7 times that of Ni25 coating. Also, the composite coating has an advantage in wear resistance; it offers better wear resistance when more mixture of ZrOand carbon was added in nickel alloys.
