The microstructure of sub-rapid solidification processed AZ61A magnesium alloy was presented and discussed.The results show that the grain size of the foil is significantly refined,and the grain morphology is cellular...The microstructure of sub-rapid solidification processed AZ61A magnesium alloy was presented and discussed.The results show that the grain size of the foil is significantly refined,and the grain morphology is cellular or globular.The eutectic transformation L→α-Mg+β-Mg_(17)Al_(12) and microsegregation in conventionally solidified AZ61A alloy are suppressed to a great extent Theβ-Mg_(17)Al_(12) phases located in theα-Mg grain boundaries are largely decreased due to high solidification cooling rate.As a consequence,the alloying elements Al,Zn,Mn show much higher solid solubility and the sub-rapid solidification microstructure dominantly consists of supersaturatedα-Mg solid solution.The mechanical properties and fractographic analysis reveal that the fracture mechanism and corresponding morphology of the rapture surface of tensile bars are linked to the microstructure obtained and depend on the sub-solidification processes.展开更多
The complex producing procedures and high energy-consuming limit the large-scale production and application of advanced high-strength steels(AHSSs).In this study,the direct strip casting(DSC)technology with unique sub...The complex producing procedures and high energy-consuming limit the large-scale production and application of advanced high-strength steels(AHSSs).In this study,the direct strip casting(DSC)technology with unique sub-rapid solidification characteristics and cost advantages was applied to the production of low-alloy Si-Mn steel with the help of quenching&partitioning(Q&P)concept to address these issues.Compared this method with the conventional compact strip production(CSP)process,the initial microstructure formed under different solidification conditions and the influence of heat treatment processes on the final mechanical properties were in-vestigated.The results show that the initial structure of the DSC sample is a dual-phase structure composed of fine lath martensite and bainite,while the initial structure of the CSP sample consists of pearlite and ferrite.The volume fraction and carbon content of retained austenite(RA)in DSC samples are usually higher than those in CSP samples after the same Q&P treatment.DSC samples typically demonstrate better comprehensive mechanical properties than the CSP sample.The DSC sample partitioned at 300℃ for 300 s(DSC-Pt300)achieves the best comprehensive mechanical properties,with yield strength(YS)of 1282 MPa,ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of 1501 MPa,total elongation(TE)of 21.5%,and product of strength and elongation(PSE)as high as 32.3 GPa·%.These results indicate that the excellent mechanical properties in low-alloy Si-Mn steel can be obtained through a simple process(DSC-Q&P),which also demonstrates the superiority of DSC technology in manufacturing AHSSs.展开更多
Al-Mg-Si(AA6xxx)series alloys have been used widely in automotive industry for lightweight purpose.This work focuses on developing a short process for manufacturing Al-0.5Mg-1.3Si(wt.%)alloy sheets with good mechanica...Al-Mg-Si(AA6xxx)series alloys have been used widely in automotive industry for lightweight purpose.This work focuses on developing a short process for manufacturing Al-0.5Mg-1.3Si(wt.%)alloy sheets with good mechanical properties.Hereinto,a preparation route without homogenization was proposed on the basis of sub-rapid solidification(SRS)technique.The sample under SRS has fine microstructure and higher average partition coefficients of solute atoms,leading to weaker microsegregation owing to the higher cooling rate(160℃/s)than conventional solidification(CS,30℃/s).Besides,Mg atoms tend to be trapped in Al matrix under SRS,inducing suppression of Mg2Si,and promoting generation of Al Fe Si phase.After being solution heat treated(T4 state),samples following the SRS route have lower yield strength compared with that by CS route,indicating better formability in SRS sample.After undergoing pre-strain and artificial aging(T6 state),the SRS samples have comparable yield strength to CS samples,satisfying the service requirements.This work provides technological support to industrially manufacture high performance AA6xxx series alloys with competitive advantage by a novel,short and low-cost process,and open a door for the further development of twin-roll casting based on SRS technique in industries.展开更多
A hypereutectic Al-3Fe(wt.%)alloy was subjected by rheo-extrusion,and the effect of sub-rapid cooling and shear deformation on the refinement of Fe-rich phase was investigated.The results showed that both the primary ...A hypereutectic Al-3Fe(wt.%)alloy was subjected by rheo-extrusion,and the effect of sub-rapid cooling and shear deformation on the refinement of Fe-rich phase was investigated.The results showed that both the primary Fe-rich phase and eutectic Fe-rich phase in the solidified Al-Fe alloy were finer than the platelike Fe-rich phase in the as-cast Al-Fe alloy with the same content of Fe.The solidified Al-Fe alloy was subjected to three stages of shear deformation,and both the primary Fe-rich phase and eutectic Fe-rich phase were fractured and the average length was refined to 400 nm,while Fe-rich phase in the as-cast Al-3Fe(wt.%)alloy was platelike and its average length was 40 pm.The tensile strength and elongation of the hypereutectic Al-3Fe(wt.%)alloy containing nanosized Fe-rich phase were 162 MPa and 25.78%while those of the as-cast AI-3Fe(wt.%)alloy containing coarse platelike Fe-rich phase were 102 MPa and 16.84%,respectively.In the refineme nt of Fe-rich phase in hypereutectic Al-Fe alloy during rheo-extrusion,the three stages of shear deformation contributed more than sub-rapid cooling.展开更多
基金Projects(50274017,50674018)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘The microstructure of sub-rapid solidification processed AZ61A magnesium alloy was presented and discussed.The results show that the grain size of the foil is significantly refined,and the grain morphology is cellular or globular.The eutectic transformation L→α-Mg+β-Mg_(17)Al_(12) and microsegregation in conventionally solidified AZ61A alloy are suppressed to a great extent Theβ-Mg_(17)Al_(12) phases located in theα-Mg grain boundaries are largely decreased due to high solidification cooling rate.As a consequence,the alloying elements Al,Zn,Mn show much higher solid solubility and the sub-rapid solidification microstructure dominantly consists of supersaturatedα-Mg solid solution.The mechanical properties and fractographic analysis reveal that the fracture mechanism and corresponding morphology of the rapture surface of tensile bars are linked to the microstructure obtained and depend on the sub-solidification processes.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52130408)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,China(No.2022JJ10081).
文摘The complex producing procedures and high energy-consuming limit the large-scale production and application of advanced high-strength steels(AHSSs).In this study,the direct strip casting(DSC)technology with unique sub-rapid solidification characteristics and cost advantages was applied to the production of low-alloy Si-Mn steel with the help of quenching&partitioning(Q&P)concept to address these issues.Compared this method with the conventional compact strip production(CSP)process,the initial microstructure formed under different solidification conditions and the influence of heat treatment processes on the final mechanical properties were in-vestigated.The results show that the initial structure of the DSC sample is a dual-phase structure composed of fine lath martensite and bainite,while the initial structure of the CSP sample consists of pearlite and ferrite.The volume fraction and carbon content of retained austenite(RA)in DSC samples are usually higher than those in CSP samples after the same Q&P treatment.DSC samples typically demonstrate better comprehensive mechanical properties than the CSP sample.The DSC sample partitioned at 300℃ for 300 s(DSC-Pt300)achieves the best comprehensive mechanical properties,with yield strength(YS)of 1282 MPa,ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of 1501 MPa,total elongation(TE)of 21.5%,and product of strength and elongation(PSE)as high as 32.3 GPa·%.These results indicate that the excellent mechanical properties in low-alloy Si-Mn steel can be obtained through a simple process(DSC-Q&P),which also demonstrates the superiority of DSC technology in manufacturing AHSSs.
基金Financial supports from The National key research and development program(No.2016YFE0115300)The Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51790483,51625402,51790485 and 51801069)are greatly acknowledged+2 种基金Partial financial support came from The science and technology development program of Jilin Province(No.20190901010JC)The Changjiang Scholars Program(T2017035)the Program for JLU Science and Technology Innovative Research Team(JLUSTIRT,2017TD-09).
文摘Al-Mg-Si(AA6xxx)series alloys have been used widely in automotive industry for lightweight purpose.This work focuses on developing a short process for manufacturing Al-0.5Mg-1.3Si(wt.%)alloy sheets with good mechanical properties.Hereinto,a preparation route without homogenization was proposed on the basis of sub-rapid solidification(SRS)technique.The sample under SRS has fine microstructure and higher average partition coefficients of solute atoms,leading to weaker microsegregation owing to the higher cooling rate(160℃/s)than conventional solidification(CS,30℃/s).Besides,Mg atoms tend to be trapped in Al matrix under SRS,inducing suppression of Mg2Si,and promoting generation of Al Fe Si phase.After being solution heat treated(T4 state),samples following the SRS route have lower yield strength compared with that by CS route,indicating better formability in SRS sample.After undergoing pre-strain and artificial aging(T6 state),the SRS samples have comparable yield strength to CS samples,satisfying the service requirements.This work provides technological support to industrially manufacture high performance AA6xxx series alloys with competitive advantage by a novel,short and low-cost process,and open a door for the further development of twin-roll casting based on SRS technique in industries.
基金the National Key Research and Development Program under Grant No.2018YFB2001800the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.51674077 and 51871184+1 种基金Joint fund between Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science and State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Nonferrous Metals under Grant No.18LHPYO13High-Level Talent Support Program of Liaoning under Grant No.XLYC1802128。
文摘A hypereutectic Al-3Fe(wt.%)alloy was subjected by rheo-extrusion,and the effect of sub-rapid cooling and shear deformation on the refinement of Fe-rich phase was investigated.The results showed that both the primary Fe-rich phase and eutectic Fe-rich phase in the solidified Al-Fe alloy were finer than the platelike Fe-rich phase in the as-cast Al-Fe alloy with the same content of Fe.The solidified Al-Fe alloy was subjected to three stages of shear deformation,and both the primary Fe-rich phase and eutectic Fe-rich phase were fractured and the average length was refined to 400 nm,while Fe-rich phase in the as-cast Al-3Fe(wt.%)alloy was platelike and its average length was 40 pm.The tensile strength and elongation of the hypereutectic Al-3Fe(wt.%)alloy containing nanosized Fe-rich phase were 162 MPa and 25.78%while those of the as-cast AI-3Fe(wt.%)alloy containing coarse platelike Fe-rich phase were 102 MPa and 16.84%,respectively.In the refineme nt of Fe-rich phase in hypereutectic Al-Fe alloy during rheo-extrusion,the three stages of shear deformation contributed more than sub-rapid cooling.
