Study on the low mechanical anisotropy of extruded Mg-Zn-Mn-Ce-Ca alloy tube in the compression process

In this study,the extruded Mg-Zn-Mn-Ce-Ca alloy tube with a low compression anisotropy along the ED,45ED and TD was prepared.The effect of the second phases,initial texture and deformation behavior on this low mechanical anisotropy was investigated.The results revealed that the alloy tube contains the high content(Mg1-xZnx)11Ce phase and the low content of Mg12Ce phase.These second phases are respectively incoherent and coherent with the Mg matrix,and their influence can be ignored.Additionally,the alloy tube exhibited a weak basal fiber texture,where the c-axis was aligned along the 0°∼30°tilt from TD to ED.Such a texture made the initial deformation(at 1.0%∼1.6%strain)of the three samples controlled by comparable basalslip.As deformation progressed(1.6∼9.0%strain),larger amounts of ETWs nucleated and gradually approached saturation in the three samples,re-orienting the c-axis to a 0°∼±30°deviation with respect to the loading directions.Meanwhile,the prismatic and pyramidal<c+a>slips replaced the dominant deformation progressively until fracture.Eventually,the similar deformation mechanisms determined by the weak initial texture in the three samples contribute to the comparable strain hardening rates,resulting in the low compressive anisotropy of the alloy tube.

Study on the Deformation Behavior of Mg-3.6%Er Magnesium Alloy

The deformation behaviour of a casting Mg-3.6%Er magnesium alloy after T6 treatment was studied in tensile tests from room temperature to 450 ℃ under different strain rates ranging from 1.0×10-4 to 6.0×10-3 s-1. Obtained local plateau in the temperature dependence of the ultimate strength (σ b) and yield strength (σ 0.2) under constant strain rate indicated the presence of dynamic strain ageing (DSA). Serrated flow was observed at the temperature of 200, 250, and 300 ℃. The observed negative strain rate sensitivity suggested that the serrated flow behavior arose from DSA. The temperature and strain rate dependence of the critical strain for the onset of serrated flow was analyzed using a phenomenological DSA equation, and the apparent activation energy Q for the serrated flow was obtained by calculation.

MODELING AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH OF FOUR-STRAND LOW-FREQUENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC CASTING ALUMINUM ALLOY

With the aid of ANSYS software, the effect of different mould external part materials on magnetic flux density in the aluminum melt and magnetic field interaction of four coils applied with same currents were investigated. Calculating results showed that magnetic flux density in the aluminum melt was greatly improved and the magnetic field interaction among different coils was decreased when external part of mould is made of soft magnetic material. Based on the finding, a four-strand low-frequency electromagnetic casting 6063 aluminum alloy experiment was carried out in the laboratory. The experiment showed that the surface of the billet was smooth and had no exudations and cold shuts, the as-cast microstructures were fine, uniform, equiaxed, net-globular or globular under low-frequency electromagnetic field. The microstructure becomes finer with increased current value.

Effect of erbium on microstructure and thermal compressing flow behavior of Mg-6Zn-0.5Zr alloy

A series of thermal compressing tests of Mg-6Zn-0.5Zr and Mg-6Zn-0.5Zr-1Er alloys were performed on a Gleeble-1500D thermal simulator. The microstructures of thermal compressed Mg-6Zn-0.5Zr and Mg-6Zn-0.5Zr-lEr alloys were determined by optical microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and X-ray diffractometry. The results show that Mg-6Zn-0.5Zr alloy mainly consists of a-Mg and MgZn2 phase, while Mg-6Zn-0.5Zr-1Er alloy comprises a-Mg phase, coarse Mg3Zn4Er2 eutectic, rod-liked Mg3Zn4Er2 precipitated phase, fine I phase particle (Mg3Zn6Er, icosahedral quasicrystal structure). The peak flow stress becomes larger with increasing strain rate and erbium addition at the same temperature, and gets smaller with increasing deformation temperature at the same strain rate. The deformation activation energy increases with increasing temperature, strain rate and erbium addition. In addition, it is observed that the growth of dynamic recrystallization (DRX) grains of Mg-6Zn-0.5Zr-1Er alloy was markedly suppressed due to the pinning effect of fine I phase and Mg3Zn4Er2 phase during thermal compression.

Microstructure Evolution of AS41 Magnesium Alloy Fabricated by Ultrasonic Vibration

The effects of ultrasonic vibration on the grain size and morphology of Mg2Si in Mg-4 wt% Al-1 wt%Si(AS41) alloys designed were evaluated. The results show that the major constituents of the alloy include β-Mg17Al12 and Mg2Si phase, and no difference in the type of constituents between without ultrasonic vibration and with ultrasonic vibration. Without any ultrasonic vibration, the grain size and Mg2Si phase in AS41 alloy are coare structure. However, the microstructure with fine uniform grains and Mg2Si particles are achieved with ultrasonic vibration. The crystal grains and Mg2Si particles refine with increase in the ultrasonic vibration intensity. When the ultrasonic vibration intensity was too low or too high, coarse structures could be obtained. The analysis of refinement mechanism indicates that the acoustic cavitation and flows induced by ultrasonic vibration lead to the fine uniform microstructure.

Structure and mechanical properties of AZ31 magnesium alloy billets by different hot-top semi-continuous casting technology

AZ31 alloy billets of 200 mm in diameter were produced by three different processes of conventional direct chill(DC) casting,low-frequency electromagnetic casting(LFEC) and low-frequency electromagnetic vibration casting(LFEVC),respectively.The effect of LFEC and LFEVC on the microstructures,macrosegregation and mechanical properties of AZ31 alloy billets was investigated.In conventional DC casting,the AZ31 alloy billets exhibited coarse grains(about 370 μm) and severe segregation of Al and Zn.In the presence of a solo low-frequency alternating magnetic field or a low-frequency electromagnetic vibration field applied during DC casting of φ200 mm AZ31 billets,grains in the AZ31 alloy billets were effectively refined(about 210 μm) and the macrosegregation of Al and Zn in the billets was greatly decreased.Furthermore,the tensile strength,fracture elongation and hardness of the as-cast AZ31 alloy billets were improved by the processes of LFEC and LFEVC relative to that cast by the process of conventional DC casting.

Analysis of Hot Rolling Routes of AZ31B Magnesium Alloy and Prediction of Tensile Property of Hot-rolled Sheets

At the initial rolling temperature of 250 to 400 ℃, AZ31B magnesium alloy sheets were hot rolled by four different rolling routes. Microstructures and mechanical properties of the hot-rolled magnesium alloy sheets were analyzed by optical microscope and tensile tests respectively. Based on the Hall-Petch relation, considering the average grain size and grain size distribution, the nonlinear fitting analysis between the tensile strength and average grain size was carried on, and then the prediction model of tensile strength of hot-rolled AZ31B magnesium alloy sheet was established. The results indicate that, by rolling with multi-pass cross rolling, uniform, fine and equiaxial grain microstructures can be produced, the anisotropy of hot-rolled magnesium sheet can also be effectively weakened. Strong correlation was observed between the average grain size and tensile property of the hot-rolled magnesium alloy sheet. Grain size distribution coefficient d_(CV) was introduced to reflect the dispersion degree about a set of grain size data, and then the Hall-Petch relation was perfected. Ultimately, the prediction accuracy of tensile strength of multi-pass hot-rolled AZ31B magnesium alloy was improved, and the prediction of tensile property can be performed by the model.

Microstructure and segregation of magnesium alloy solidified under magnetostatic field

Magnesium alloys are materials with predominant performance, but its formability is needed to be improved. Increasing the content of soluble inside grain, the formability will be improved.The results show that when magnetostatic field is applied to the process of solidification of magnesium alloy, the grain is refined, and the soluble content inside grain increases, on the contrary the content of soluble decreases at grain boundary. Compared with the common solidification, when the magnesium alloy ZK60 is solidified under magnetostatic field, the content of calcium and zinc decrease respectively from 15.62%, 5.6% to 14.85%, 3.7% at grain boundary; the content of zinc increases from 0.68% to 0.91% inside grain. This will increase distortion inside matrix and more dislocation will supply slid deformation, as a result the formability will be improved.

Effects of low-frequency magnetic field on grain boundary segregation in horizontal direct chill casting of 2024 aluminum alloy

Effects of low frequency electromagnetic field on grain boundary segregation in horizontal direct chill (HDC) casting process was investigated experimentally. The grain boundary segregation and microstructures of the ingots, which manufactured by conventional HDC casting and low frequency electromagnetic HDC casting were compared. Results show that low frequency electromagnetic field significantly refines the microstructures and reduces grain boundary segregation. Decreasing electromagnetic frequency or increasing electromagnetic intensity has great effects in reducing grain boundary segregation. Meanwhile, the governing mechanisms were discussed.

Imitation design of temperature field in coloring hot dip galvanization process

Colors were generated by preferential oxidation of the metals in coloring hot dip galvanization process, and the evolution of temperature field during cooling after hot dip would be responsible for the coloration results directly. The influences of bath temperature and velocity of steel strip moving on temperature field of the strip were calculated in continuous coloring hot dip galvanization process by means of the ANSYS/Thermal module. The factors were considered including convection heat transfer, latent heat during cooling, and heat radiation in calculation. The effects of temperature field on coloration of sheet steel samples were investigated.

Numerical Simulation on Distribution of Stress in the Electromagnetic Soft-Contact Continuous Casting Mould

A two-dimensional axisymmetric finite element model for stress distribution of billet in electromagnetic soft-contact continuous casting mould was established by a two-way coupled method.The contact state between solidified shell and mould was described to simulate the thermal-mechanical behaviors in the soft-contact mould.And the effects of frequencies and currents on stress distribution of billet had been discussed and analyzed.The results show that the equivalent stress of initial solidification shell both at its outer and inner surface decreases but at the bottom the equivalent stress of two sides of shell both increases when the current intensity is 1600 A,and the frequency is 20 kHz,compared with the status of conventional continuous casting.

Laser cladding of high-entropy alloy on H13 steel

High-entropy alloy layer up to 150 lm in thickness was formed on H13 substrate with a metallurgical bonding at the coating/substrate interface. Simple solid solution phases were formed in the coating layer with a typical microstructure composed of both dendrite and interdendrite. The microstructure at the top of the cladding zone consists of equiaxed grains while that at the bottom consists of columnar grains. The coating layer exhibits great enhancement in microhardness and wear resistance compared with the H13 substrate.

Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Behavior of Multi-Microalloying Mg Alloys Prepared by Adding AlCoCrFeNi Alloy

In this work,a series of multi-microalloying Mg alloys with a high degradation rate and high strength was prepared by adding AlCoCrFeNi HEA particles to the Mg melt followed by hot extrusion.The microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of the alloys were studied,meanwhile,the corrosion properties were evaluated by immersion weight loss and electrochemical tests.Results indicated that HEA particles in the Mg melt were decomposed and formed the Ni-rich phase,which was distributed uniformly in the Mg matrix.Compared with the pure Mg matrix,the Mg-3 HEA alloy exhibited excellent mechanical properties of the ultimate tensile strength~237 MPa and tensile yield strength~181 MPa,an increased rate of~49.1 and~96.7%,respectively,without sacrificing the elongation.And the ultimate compressive strength(UCS)and compressive yield strength increased by~31.5 and~43%to 392±3 and 103±2 MPa,respectively.Based on theoretical analysis,the high YS of the alloys was mainly attributed to fine-grain strengthening and second phase strengthening.Besides,based on the study of corrosion behavior,it was found that with the increase in HEA particle content,the degradation rate of the composites increased because of the promotion of micro-galvanic corrosion,and the Mg-3 HEA alloy showed a maximum degradation rate of~25.2 mg cmh.