Effects of rapid solidification process and 0.1%Pr/Nd addition on characteristics of Sn-9Zn solder alloy and interfacial properties of Cu/solder/Cu joints

Rapidly solidified Sn-9Zn-0.1Pr(/Nd) alloy foils were prepared by melt-spinning method. Through comparison, the effects of rapid solidification process and 0.1%Pr/Nd(mass fraction) addition on the microstructure, thermodynamic characteristic of Sn-9Zn solder alloy were analyzed. The tensile-shear tests were used to evaluate the mechanical properties of solder/Cu joints. The results show that the rapid solidification process can greatly refine the microstructure of Sn-9Zn-0.1Pr(/Nd) alloys. After rapid solidification, the effects of Pr/Nd addition on microstructure are depressed. The pasty range of the rapidly solidified Sn-Zn-RE solders is also reduced significantly. The mechanical properties of solder/Cu joints are obviously improved using the rapidly solidified Sn-9Zn-0.1Pr(/Nd) solder alloy, which results in the formation of uniform interface. The promotion effect of Nd addition in Sn-9Zn alloy on the interfacial reaction of solder/Cu joint is more remarkable than that of Pr.     

Effect of one-step aging on microstructure and properties of a novel Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Zr alloy

The effect of one-step aging temper on the mechanical properties, electrical conductivity and the microstructure of a novel Al-7.5Zn-1.6Mg-1.4Cu-0.12Zr alloy has been investigated. The results indicated that with elevating the aging temperature from 100℃ to 160℃, the aging response rate was greatly accelerated, and the UTS at peak aging condition decreased, while the corresponding TYS increased. However, the electrical conductivity of the alloy became higher. After aging for 24 h at 120℃, the peak UTS and TYS values were achieved as 591 MPa and 541 MPa, respectively; but the alloy achieved a lower conductivity, 20.4 MS/m. When T6 temper was performed at 140℃ for 14 h, the UTS decreased only by 1% of the former, whereas the TYS and the electrical conductivity increased obviously, which were up to 559 MPa and 22.6 MS/m, respectively. The major strengthening precipitates of the peak-aged alloy were GP zones and η′ phase. The precipitates in both the matrix and the grain boundary became coarser with rising aging temperature. There were obvious PFZs along the grain boundary both in T6 conditions aged at 140℃ and 160℃.     

Microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-Zn-Cu-Mg-Sc-Zr alloy after retrogression and re-aging treatments

The mechanical properties and stress corrosion cracking (SCC) resistance of an Al-Zn-Cu-Mg-Sc-Zr alloy under different aging conditions were investigated. The dependence of microstructure and mechanical properties on aging parameters was evaluated by tensile test, hardness test and conductivity measurement. The results show that for the alloys with retrogression and re-aging treatment (RRA), the conductivity increases with the retrogression time and temperature, while the tensile strength decreases. The transmission electron microscopy (TEM) results show that the precipitates η(MgZn₂) at grain boundary aggregate apparently with retrogression time and the precipitates inside the matrix exhibit the similar distribution to T6 temper, which comprises fine GP zones, large η′(MgZn₂) and η(MgZn₂) phases. According to the mechanical properties and microstructure observations, the optimal RRA regime is recommended to be 120 °C, 24 h + 180 °C, 30 min + 120 °C, 24 h. The strength level of the alloy after the optimum RRA treatment is similar to that in T6 condition and the SCC resistance is improved obviously in contrast to T6 condition.     

Effects of annealing on microstructure, mechanical and electrical properties of AlCrCuFeMnTi high entropy alloy

The multi-component A1CrCuFeMnTi high entropy alloy was prepared using a vacuum arc melting process. Serial annealing processes were subsequently performed at 590 ℃, 750 ℃, 955 ℃ and 1 100 ℃ respectively with a holding time of 4 h at each temperature. The effects of annealing on microstructure, mechanical and electrical properties of as-cast alloy were investigated by using differential thermal analysis （DTA）, X-ray diffraction （XRD）, scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and transmission electron microscopy （TEM）. The experimental results show that two C14 hexagonal structures remain unchanged after annealing the as-cast A1CrCuFeMnTi alloy specimens being heated to 1 100℃. Both annealed and as-cast microstructures show typical cast-dendrite morphology and similar elemental segregation. The hardness of alloys declines as the annealing temperature increases while the strength of as-cast alloy improves obviously by the annealing treatment. The electrical conductivities of annealed and as-cast alloys are influenced by the distribution of interdendrite re~ions which is rich in Cu element.     

Effects of ultrasonic field on microstructures and properties of semi-solid AZ91D magnesium alloy

The microstructure distribution rule of semi-solid AZ91D alloy treated by ultrasonic was researched, and mechanical properies of specimens before and after ultrasonic treatment were investigated further.Semi-solid AZ91D melt specimens were processed by ultrasonic under different powers, and its microstructures and mechanical properties at different sampling points in specimens were obtained. The experimental results show that the microstructure of AZ91D alloy at different sampling points under the same ultrasonic power is different in grain size and shape, and there is also great difference among their microstructures at the same sampling point under different ultrasonic powers. AZ91D alloy treated by ultrasonic can obtain increment in both tensile strength and plasticity. Under same ultrasonic power, mechanical properties of specimen at different sampling points have obvious difference, and regularity for change of mechanical properties everywhere is similar to regularity for change of grain size and shape everywhere.     

元素Ag 对Sn －9Zn 钎料组织及性能影响

通过实验研究了元素Ag对Sn-9Zn共晶钎料微观组织、熔点、显微硬度及抗腐蚀性的影响。结果表明,添加Ag元素后,能使Sn-9Zn合金组织和性能得到明显改善,其中Ag和Zn形成AgZn₃化合物,可以抑制粗大针状Zn相组织的生长,并呈放射状,对合金基体起到很好的弥散强化作用;熔点提高2 ℃;润湿性提高20%;显微硬度提高10.02%;腐蚀电位明显提高,抗腐蚀性能得到改善,接近于传统Sn-37Pb钎料。     

Relation of martensite-retained austenite and its effect on microstructure and mechanical properties of the quenched and partitioned steels

A two-step quenching and partitioning(QP) treatment was applied to low-carbon alloy steels. The relation of initial martensite- retained austenite- fresh martensite and its effect on microstructure and mechanical properties were investigated by experiments. The results reveal that the volume fraction of retained austenite can reach the peak value of 17%, and the corresponding volume fractions of initial martensite and fresh martensite are 40% and 43%, respectively, when the tested steel is treated by initial quenching at 330°C, partitioning at 500°C for 60 s and final quenching to room temperature. Moreover, the micromorphologies of austenite and martensite become finer with the increasing of initial martensite fraction. The elongation is the highest when the volume fractions of initial martensite and retained austenite are 70% and 11%, respectively, meanwhile, the yield strength increases and tensile strength decreases gradually with the increase of initial martensite fraction, which proves that the mechanical properties including elongation, yield strength and tensile strength are based on the comprehensive effect of the retained austenite fraction, the finer microstructure and austenite stability.     

Effects of Ag on microstructure and mechanical properties of 2519 aluminum alloy

The effects of Ag on the microstructure and mechanical properties of 2519 aluminum alloy were investigated by means of tensile test, micro-hardness test, transmission electron microscope and scanning electron microscope. The results show that the addition of 0.3 % （mass fraction） Ag accelerates 2519 aluminum alloy＇s age-hardening, increases its peak hardness and reduces 4 h of peak aged time at 180 ℃. The addition of 0. 3% （mass fraction） Ag increses the tensile strength at room temperature and elevated temperature. This increment at room temperature and 200 ℃ is 24 MPa and 78 MPa, respectively. In contrast, the elongation of 2519 aluminum alloy is decreased with Ag addition. The increase of tensile strength of 2519 aluminum alloy with Ag addition is attributed to the high volume fraction of Ω phase.     

Microstructure and RRA treatment of LFEC 7075 aluminum alloy extruded bars

The microstructures after casting and extruding, the mechanical properties and electrical conductivity after RRA treatment of conventional DC casting and low frequency electromagnetic casting (LFEC) 7075 aluminum alloy were investigated. The results showed that finer grains which distributed more homogeneously was obtained in LFEC ingots compared with those conventional DC ingots. The extruded bars of LFEC alloy kept its fine grain features of original as-cast structure. In the RRA treatment, with the extension of second aging time, the tensile strength and hardness of alloy decreased, but the electrical conductivity increased. Meanwhile, as the second aging temperature raised, the phase change rate in precipitation also increased. Under the same conditions, extruded bars of LFEC alloy had better performance than that of conventional DC cast alloy. The optimum RRA heat treatment process was 120 ℃/24 h+180 ℃/30 min+120 ℃/24 h. The LFEC extruded bars acquired tensile strength 676.64 MPa, hardness 198.18, and electrical conductivity 35.7% IACS respectively, which were higher than that in the T6 temper, indicating that a notable RRA response takes place in LFEC extruded bars, whose second-step retrogression time was 30 min, and it was suitable for mass production.     

Deformation behavior of Cu-12wt%Al alloy wires with continuous columnar crystals in dieless drawing process

The microstructure and mechanical properties of Cu-12wt%Al alloy wires which are composed of continuous columnar crystals after dieless drawing forming at drawing speed of 1.0―1.4 mm/s and deformation temperature of 600―900℃ were analyzed, and deformation behavior of the alloy during dieless drawing forming was experimentally investigated. The results showed that in the abovemen-tioned conditions, recrystallization phenomenon was not found during dieless drawing forming. When a drawing speed of 1.0 mm/s was...     

超声对过共晶铝硅合金组织和性能的影响

使用新颖的超声处理装置,对过共晶Al-23%Si合金进行有无超声处理实验。研究了功率超声对合金组织形态、分布和性能的影响,探讨了超声对合金结晶过程的作用和组织细化的机理。结果表明:超声对初晶硅有显著的细化作用,分布更加均匀,并使晶粒的边缘圆滑过渡;对α-Al枝晶有超声变质作用,使树枝状晶向等轴晶转变;而对共晶组织稍有粗化。功率超声使合金的硬度分布更加均匀,耐磨性得到很大提高。     

纳米复合材料超声波焊接制备下剪切强度及组织研究

采用超声波焊接方法制备碳纳米管增强铝基复合材料,研究试件表面处理状态、焊接时间和焊接压力等工艺参数对焊接接头剪切强度的影响规律。试验结果表明:碳纳米管的加入具有较好的增强效果,提高了复合材料的力学性能;试件表面加乙醇处理、焊接时间120 ms及焊接压力17.5 MPa时,复合材料的接头剪切强度最高为11.12 MPa,相比基体材料提高28.6%;通过金相观察、扫描电镜(SEM)分析,发现碳纳米管很好地嵌入到了铝合金基体中,起到增强效果。     

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.     

凝固冷速与时效时间对CaMgSn形态的影响

针对CaMgSn形貌对Mg-Sn-Ca系合金的力学性能具有重要的影响,研究了慢冷、快冷及时效处理对CaMgSn组织形貌的影响规律.分别采用光学显微镜、扫描电镜、X射线衍射仪和维氏硬度计对比分析了不同处理条件对Mg-3Sn-2Ca-3Cu（质量分数/%）合金微观组织、相结构和硬度的影响.Mg-3Sn-2Ca-3Cu合金慢冷组织主要由α-Mg、CaMgSn、Mg2Ca、CuMg2和Mg2Sn构成,其中CaMgSn为粗大的棒状相;快冷及时效处理后,CaMgSn的形态发生了明显的改变,在时效48 h时,转变为近球状形貌.时效处理后,合金的维氏硬度得到了明显的提高,在时效48 h时达到最高值77.随时效时间延长,表现为硬度的降低和第二相与基体的脱离.     

工艺条件对镁合金中CaMgSn形态与硬度的影响

由于CaMgSn的形貌对Mg-Sn-Ca系合金力学性能有重要影响,因此,研究了慢冷、快冷及时效处理对CaMgSn组织形貌的影响规律.分别采用光学显微镜、扫描电镜、x-射线衍射仪和显微硬度计对比分析了不同处理条件对Mg-3Sn-2Ca-3Cu合金微观组织、相结构和硬度的影响.分析结果表明：Mg-3Sn-2Ca-3Cu合金慢冷组织主要由α-Mg、CaMgSn、CuMg₂、（Cu,Ca）Mg₂和Mg₂Sn构成,其中CaMgSn为粗大的棒状相.快冷及时效处理后,CaMgSn的形态发生了明显的改变,在时效48h的时候转变为近球状形貌;时效处理后,合金的显微硬度得到了明显的提高,在时效48h的时候达到最高值HV 77.随着时效时间的延长,表现为硬度的降低和第二相与基体的脱离.     

Effect of low temperature aging on microstructure and mechanical properties of super-high strength aluminum alloy

The effects of heat treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of two alloys, namely Al- 12.2%Zn-2.48%Cu-2.0%Mg-0.15%Zr-0. 166%Ag（alloy 1）, and Al-9.99%Zn-1.72%Cu-2.5%Mg-0.13%Zr（alloy 2） were investigated. The results show that low temperature aging after promotive solution treatment can increase elongation without the loss of strength for the studied alloys. The optimum aging treatment （T6） for alloy 1 and alloy 2 is 100 ℃/80 h and 100 ℃/48 h, respectively. Compared with other heat treatment alloys, alloy 1 and alloy 2 show super-high tensile strength up to 753 MPa and 788 MPa, remaining 9.3% and 9.7% elongation under T6 condition, respectively. During aging, trace addition of Ag enhances the formations of GP zone and metastable phase, and stabilizes GP zone and metastable phase to a higher temperature. Trace addition of Ag prolongs the aging time of reaching the peak strength and delays over-aging condition of the alloy. However, trace addition of Ag promotes the formation of coarse constituent in the alloy and consumes hardening alloying elements of Zn and Mg. Moreover, the addition of the transition element Zr in 7000 series super-high alloy forms incoherent Al3 Zr dispersoid which can serve as nucleation sites for nonuniform precipitation of η phase during aging process. The higher the aging temperature, the greater the tendency for nonuniform precipitation of η phase.     

Semisolid die forging process,microstructures and properties of AZ31 magnesium alloy mobile telephone shells

A semisolid slurry of AZ31 magnesium alloy was prepared by vibrating wavelike sloping plate process,and the semisolid die forging process,microstructures,and properties of the magnesium alloy mobile telephone shell were investigated.The semisolid forging process was performed on a YA32-315 four-column universal hydraulic press.The microstructures were observed by optical microscopy,the hardness was analyzed with a model 450SVD Vickers hardometer,the mechanical properties was measured with a CMT5105 tensile ...     

熔体热历史对Al-10%Cu合金组织和性能的影响

Al-Cu合金是工业上应用广泛的合金.为了提高Al-10%Cu合金的力学性能,研究了熔体过热处理和高低温熔体混合处理对Al-10%Cu合金组织和性能的影响.结果发现：过热处理和高低温熔体混合处理能细化Al-10%Cu合金的凝固组织、提高其力学性能.熔体在900℃下过热处理后,其抗拉强度和延伸率最大,分别为171.9MPa和2.87%.高低温熔体混合处理对合金组织和性能的影响明显强于熔体过热处理.高低温熔体混合处理后,Al-10%Cu合金的抗拉强度和延伸率分别被提高到231.9MPa和3.62%.     

Rheo-diecasting Process for Semi-solid Aluminum Alloys

A novel one-step semisolid processing technique, the rheo-diecasting （RDC） process, was developed, which adapts in situ creation of semisolid metal slurry with fine and spherical solid particles followed by direct shaping of the slurry into a near-net shape component using the existing cold chamber diecasting process. The RDC process was applied to process A356 and A380 aluminum alloys. The resulting microstructures and mechanical properties of RDC products under as-cast and various heat treatment conditions were analyzed. The experimental results show that the RDC samples have an extremely low porosity, a fine and uniform microstructure throughout entire casting, and consequently much improved strength and ductility in the as-cast condition. The strength of RDC A356 alloy can be substantially improved under T5 and T6 heat treatments without loss of ductility.     

Hydroxyapatite bioceramic coatings prepared by hydrothermal-electrochemical deposition method

The hydroxyapatite(HA) ceramic coating was successfully prepared on Ti6Al4V alloy by the hydrothermal-electrochemical deposition method with constant voltage model. The phases of deposits were analyzed by X-ray diffraction. The releationship between crystallinity and depositing temperature was discussed. The microstructures of hydroxyapatite coating were observed by scanning electron microscope. The experimental results showed that the phases, crystallinity and morphologies of deposits were influenced by depositing temperature(100 ℃, 120 ℃, 140 ℃, 160 ℃, 180 ℃ and 200 ℃, respectively). The special hydrothermal environment can lower the crystallization temperature of HA. The crystallinity of HA increases firstly and then decreases with the increase of temperature. There is little hydroxyapatite deposited on the Ti6Al4V surface when the depositing temperature is 100 ℃. The HA deposition increases with the increase of the depositing temperature. And the HA morphologies are influenced by the depositing temperature.