Theoretical Conversions of Different Hardness and Tensile Strength for Ductile Materials Based on Stress–Strain Curves

Based on the power-law stress–strain relation and equivalent energy principle, theoretical equations for converting between Brinell hardness (HB), Rockwell hardness (HR), and Vickers hardness (HV) were established. Combining the pre-existing relation between the tensile strength (σ _b ) and Hollomon parameters (K, N), theoretical conversions between hardness (HB/HR/HV) and tensile strength (σ _b ) were obtained as well. In addition, to confirm the pre-existing σ _b -(K, N) relation, a large number of uniaxial tensile tests were conducted in various ductile materials. Finally, to verify the theoretical conversions, plenty of statistical data listed in ASTM and ISO standards were adopted to test the robustness of the converting equations with various hardness and tensile strength. The results show that both hardness conversions and hardness-strength conversions calculated from the theoretical equations accord well with the standard data.     

Effect of the Removal of a Surface Layer on the Mechanical Properties and the Static Stress–Strain Curves of an Austenitic–Martensitic Sheet TRIP Steel

The influence of the removal of a surface layer with a high strain-induced martensite content on the mechanical properties and the shape of stress–strain curves of austenitic–martensitic VNS9-Sh TRIP steel is studied by room-temperature tests. The removal of a surface layer 5–20 μm thick by electropolishing is shown not to decrease the mechanical properties of this steel and not to change the shape of its stress–strain curves, which have a developed yield plateau. This effect can be related to the presence of a long (up to 1%) stage of microyield in this steel. The existence of a yield plateau in the stress–strain curves of VNS9-Sh steel in the initial state and after the removal of a surface layer can also be explained by the simultaneous operation of three plastic deformation mechanisms, namely, slip, twinning, and martensitic transformation, during deformation.     

Effects of Recovery Behavior and Strain-Rate Dependence of Stress–Strain Curve on Prediction Accuracy of Thermal Stress Analysis During Casting

Recovery behavior (recovery) and strain-rate dependence of the stress–strain curve (strain-rate dependence) are incorporated into constitutive equations of alloys to predict residual stress and thermal stress during casting. Nevertheless, few studies have systematically investigated the effects of these metallurgical phenomena on the prediction accuracy of thermal stress in a casting. This study compares the thermal stress analysis results with in situ thermal stress measurement results of an Al-Si-Cu specimen during casting. The results underscore the importance for the alloy constitutive equation of incorporating strain-rate dependence to predict thermal stress that develops at high temperatures where the alloy shows strong strain-rate dependence of the stress–strain curve. However, the prediction accuracy of the thermal stress developed at low temperatures did not improve by considering the strain-rate dependence. Incorporating recovery into the constitutive equation improved the accuracy of the simulated thermal stress at low temperatures. Results of comparison implied that the constitutive equation should include strain-rate dependence to simulate defects that develop from thermal stress at high temperatures, such as hot tearing and hot cracking. Recovery should be incorporated into the alloy constitutive equation to predict the casting residual stress and deformation caused by the thermal stress developed mainly in the low temperature range.

     

Alleviation Effects of Rare Earth on Cd Stress to Rape

Using rapes as test materials, the fastness expression and alleviation effect of rapes were studied under Cd stress condition, as the rapeseeds were dipped in the single element( La, Ce, Nd, Pr)and mixed rare earth (RE). The results indicate that, under Cd stress, the dry and fresh weight are increased by both the single element and mixed rare earth treatment, and the fastness of rape is improved. The single element of rare earth decreases the Cd content in rape roots and transmits Cd to the edible parts above the ground in which the alleviation effect of Ce is most significant. La treatment takes the second place, so that the poisonous effect of heavy metal Cd is eased. The mixed rare earth doesnt alleviate the assimilation of Cd in rape roots, but accelerates the transfer of Cd to the parts above the ground. The research puts forward that the alleviation of rare earth on Cd stress has connection with the decrease of Ca content.     

Cold Model-Based Investigations to Study the Effects of Operational and Nonoperational Parameters on the Ruhrstahl–Heraeus Degassing Process

The circulation rate of steel is known to play a vital role in the superlative performance of the Ruhrstahl–Heraeus (RH) degasser. Numerous experiments were conducted on a physical model for the RH degassing process, which was established at IEHK, RWTH-Aachen University. The model was developed with a scale ratio of 1:3 to study the RH process. This study is conducted to show the effects of operational and nonoperational parameters on the circulation rate of liquid water in the model. The effects of lift gas flow rate, submerged depth of snorkels, water level in vessel, etc. on the circulation rate are studied. The mixing characteristics are studied with the help of current conductivity experiments for different lift gas flow rates and water levels in the vacuum vessel. Finally, the relationship between dimensionless numbers is derived with the help of the experimental data obtained from the cold model.     

Assessment of the Stress–Strain State of the Strand and Caster Near the Foot Rollers in the Secondary-Cooling Zone

Metallurgist - The results of the mechanical modeling of the foot roller assemblies in the secondary-cooling zone (SCZ) of a continuous caster are described. The stress–strain behavior of the...     

Stress–Strain Predictions of Semisolid Al-Mg-Mn Alloys During Direct Chill Casting: Effects of Microstructure and Process Variables

The occurrence of hot tearing during the industrial direct chill (DC) casting process results in significant quality issues and a reduction in productivity. In order to investigate their occurrence, a new semisolid constitutive law (Phillion et al.) for AA5182 that takes into account cooling rate, grain size, and porosity has been incorporated within a DC casting finite element process model for round billets. A hot tearing index was calculated from the semisolid strain predictions from the model. This hot tearing index, along with semisolid stress–strain predictions from the model, was used to perform a sensitivity analysis on the relative effects of microstructural features (e.g., grain size, coalescence temperature) as well as process parameters (e.g., casting speed) on hot tearing. It was found that grain refinement plays an important role in the formation of hot cracks. In addition, the combination of slow casting speeds and a low temperature for mechanical coalescence was found to improve hot tearing resistance.     

Effects of Strain Rate and Test Temperature on Torsional Deformation Behavior of API X70 and X80 Linepipe Steels

This study aimed at investigating effects of strain rate and test temperature on deformation and fracture behavior of three API X70 and X80 linepipe steels fabricated by varying alloying elements and hot-rolling conditions. Quasi-static and dynamic torsional tests were conducted on these steels having different grain sizes and volume fractions of acicular ferrite and polygonal ferrite, using a torsional Kolsky bar, and then the test data were compared via microstructures, tensile properties, and adiabatic shear band formation. The dynamic torsional test results indicated that the steels rolled in the single-phase region had the higher maximum shear stress than the steel rolled in the two-phase region, because their microstructures were composed mainly of acicular ferrites. Particularly in the API X80 steel rolled in the single-phase region, increased dynamic torsional properties could be explained by the decrease in the overall effective grain size due to the presence of acicular ferrite having smaller effective grain size. The possibility of the adiabatic shear band formation at low temperatures was also analyzed by the energy required for void initiation and difference in effective grain size.     

Effects of La and Nd on the Fermentation of Alginic Acid Produced from the Strain 342 of Azotobacter Vinelandii

It is reported that fermentative liquids with various concentrations of La and Nd affect the fer-mentation of alginic acid from the strain 342 of Azotobacter vinelandii.The results are as follows:When theconcentration of La or Nd was up to 100 ppm,the cell growth is stimulated and the production of alginic acidis promoted.The La or Nd in concentration higher than 200 ppm or 150 ppm inhibits the fermentation,respectively.As the concentration range of La is 0～100 ppm or that of Nd is 0～150 ppm,the yield of fixednitrogen increases,and the ratio of c_M to c_G(c_M/c_G)decreases with the raise of the concentration of La orNd.When the concentration range of La is 100～400 ppm and that of Nd is 150～400 ppm,the conclusion iscontrary to the above mentioned result.     

Finite Element Analysis of the Stress–Strain State of the Deformation Zone of a Workpiece from UFG Grade 4 Ti Subjected to Abrasive-Free Ultrasonic Finishing

Russian Journal of Non-Ferrous Metals - An effective approach to increasing the fatigue resistance of metal products is to create residual compressive stresses on the surface of the product using...     

Assimilation of Production Under Casting and Rolling Conditions of Pipe Rolled Product from Steels of the V–N Microalloying System Resistant to Cold and Hydrogen Sulfide Cracking

Metallurgist - Results are provided for assimilation under casting and rolling complex conditions of pipe rolled product of the V–N microalloying system that is characterized not only by high...     

Study of the Effect of Microstructure Characteristics on Corrosion Resistance of Cold-Rolled Micro-Alloyed Sheet Steels (Hsla) of Strength Classes 340–420 for Automobile Building

Metallurgist - The effect of microstructure characteristics and also production regimes on corrosion resistance of cold rolled high-strength low-alloy steels (HSLA) grades 340 and 420 is studied....     

Study on the Effects of Squeeze Pressure on Mechanical Properties and Wear Characteristics of Near Eutectic Al–Si–Cu–Mg–Ni Piston Alloy with Variable Mg Content

In the present work, the effects of pressure on the wear resistance characteristics, mechanical properties and the microstructures of Al–Si piston alloys that have variable Magnesium (Mg) content are studied. The paper begins with an explanation of the desirable properties of eutectic Al–Si alloys and why these chemical and mechanical properties are desirable in the fabrication of light weight machine components. The methods for further strengthening the alloys using alloying elements such as Ni, Cu and Mg, and applying heat treatment are also discussed. The paper also emphasises on the addition of Magnesium, and compares the traditional gravity die casting with a novel hybrid technology known as squeeze casting. In the results and discussion section, the microstructure properties of the Al–Si both as-cast and after heat treatment conditions are discussed. The mechanical and wear properties as well as the implications of pressure on the alloys are also discussed in details. SEM analyses of wear surface and fracture behavior on the as cast Al–Si alloys and after heat treatment, reveal that squeeze pressure increases fracture ductility as well as resistance to wear; more so upon heat treatment. It is also determined that the hardness and UTS values increases with increase in Magnesium content and reaches the maximum values when Mg content is at 1 % of the alloy’s composition.     

Study of the Viscosity of Mold Flux Based on the Vogel–Fulcher–Tammann (VFT) Model

Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B - Viscosity is one of the most important properties of mold flux and affects the process of continuous casting significantly. In order to describe the...     

Effect of Phase-Selective Nanoscale Precipitates on the Bauschinger Effect in Austenitic–Ferritic Duplex Stainless Steels

Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A - The Bauschinger effect in austenitic–ferritic duplex stainless steel 1.4462 was investigated using tension–compression tests combined with...