Dynamic measurement on infiltration process and formation mechanism of infiltration front

An infiltration measurement device was developed to research the infiltration process of molten AZ91D magnesium alloy into the Al2O3 short fibre preform.The variation of relationship between the heights of measuring points and the time for molten alloy to reach the measuring points was illustrated.The effect of infiltration process parameters on the infiltration front was analyzed. It is found that pressure and pouring temperature are the most important factors which affect the infiltration velocity and composite quality.Furthermore,considering the influence of temperature field,an infiltration model of molten AZ91D into the short fibre preform was constructed on the basis of experimental results and Darcy’s Law.The analysis shows that the results predicted by this model are consistent with the experimental results.     

Preparation of SiCp/Cu composites by Ti-activated pressureless infiltration

Sessile drop technique was used to investigate the influence of Ti on the wetting behaviour of copper alloy on SiC substrate. A low contact angle of 15° for Cu alloy on SiC substrate is obtained at the temperature of 1 100℃. The interfacial energy is lowered by the segregation of Ti and the formation of reaction product TiC, resulting in the significant enhancement of wettability. Ti is found to almost completely segregate to Cu/SiC interface. This agrees well with a coverage of 99.8%Ti at the Cu/SiC interface predicted fi＇om a simple model based on Gibbs adsorption isotherm. SiCp/Cu composites are produced by pressureless infiltration of copper alloy into Ti-activated SiC preform. The volume fraction of SiC reaches 57%. The densiflcation achieves 97.5%. The bending strength varies fi＇om 150 MPa to 250 MPa and increases with decreasing particle size.     

Synthesis of ZrC Nanoparticles in the ZrO_2–Mg–C–Fe System Through Mechanically Activated Self-Propagating High-Temperature Synthesis

ZrC nanoparticles in the matrix of Fe were produced by the mechanically activated self-propagating hightemperature method using ZrO2/C/Mg/Fe powder mixtures. The effects of milling time, Fe content, and combustion temperature as well as the formation route for synthesizing ZrC powder particles were studied. The samples were characterized by XRD, SEM, TEM, and DTA. The XRD results revealed that, after 18 h of mechanical activation, ZrO2/ZC/Mg/Fe reacted with the self-propagating combustion(SHS) mode at 870 °C producing the ZrC–Fe nanocomposite. It was also found that both mechanical activation and Fe content played key roles in the ZrC synthesis temperature. With a Fe content of(5–40) wt%, the SHS reaction proceeded favorably and both the ZrC formation temperature and the adiabatic temperature(Tad) decreased. The Mg O content was removed from the final products using a leaching test process by dissolving in hydrochloric and acetic acids.     

Microstructure and frictional properties of 3D needled C/SiC brake materials modified with graphite

The 3D needled C/SiC brake materials modified with graphite were prepared by a combined process of the chemical vapor infiltration,slurry infiltration and liquid silicon infiltration process.The microstructure and frictional properties of the brake materials were investigated.The density and open porosity of the materials as-received were about(2.1±0.1)g/cm3and(5±1)%,respectively.The brake materials were composed of 59%C,39%SiC,and 2%Si(mass fraction).The content of Si in the C/SiC brake materials modified with graphite was far less than that in the C/SiC brake materials without being modified with graphite,and the Si was dispersed.The braking curve of the 3D needled C/SiC modified with graphite was smooth,which can ensure the smooth and comfortable braking.The frictional properties under wet condition of the 3D needled C/SiC modified with graphite showed no fading.And the linear wear rate of the C/SiC modified with graphite was lower than that of the C/SiC unmodified.     

Technology of dehydration and transformation of silicic acid

The technology that silicic acid was pressurized under high temperature in order to dehydrate and transform was investigated in the paper. The effects, such as the ratio of liquid to solid, pressure, temperature, and reaction time on the dehydration rate and volume shrinkage rate, were researched. The experimental results show that the dehy- dration rate of silicic acid is up to 41.20 %, accompanying with the volume shrinkage rate of 40.37 % after silicic acid is pressurized under high temperature in the high-pressure kettle. The results of silicic acid tested by SEM indicate that the metasilicate acid molecules and water molecules are closely arranged, and there are almost no gaps before pressure reaction. There are many gaps accompanying with formatting lamellar structure after pressure reaction. The experimental results indicate the effect that silicic acid is dehydrated and transformation is obvious under high temperature and pressure.     

Microstructure of carbon fiber preform and distribution of pyrolytic carbon by chemical vapor infiltration

The carbon/carbon composites were made by chemical vapor infiltration(CVI) with needled felt preform. The distribution of the pyrolytic carbon in the carbon fiber preform was studied by polarized light microscope (PLM) and scanning electronic microscope(SEM). The experimental results indicate that the amount of pyrolytic carbon deposited on the surface of chopped carbon fiber is more than that on the surface of long carbon fiber. The reason is the different porosity between the layer of chopped carbon fiber and long carbon fiber. The carbon precursor gas which passes through the part of chopped carbon fibers decomposes and deposits on the surface of chopped carbon fiber. The pyrolytic carbon on the surface of long carbon fibers is produced by the carbon precursor gas diffusing from the chopped fiber and the Z-d fiber. Uniform pore distribution and porosity in preform are necessary for producing C/C composites with high properties.     

Effect of cerium on ignition point of AZ91D magnesium alloy

The surface and interior temperature-time curves of blocky cerium modified AZ91D magnesium alloy were measured during a non-protective heating and melting process. Two inflection points with rapid increase in temperature were found on both curves, which corresponded to the formation of ＂aulifiower＂ oxide on the surface and the occurrence of flame during melting. These two temperatures are therefore defined as oxidation point and ignition point, respectively. The interior temperature-time curve is similar to that measured on the surface except for a comparable time delay. The oxidation and ignition temperatures increase with Ce content, an average increase of 33℃ and 61℃ was found when Ce addition was about 1.0 wt %. However, the increasing rate of the oxidation and ignition temperature decreases with increasing Ce content. An addition of 0.6wt% Ce is recommended for ignition-resistant AZ91 magnesium alloy.     

Effect of surfactants on preparation of nanometer TiO2 by pyrohydrolysis

The nanometer TiO2 was prepared by pyrohydrolysis with titanic solution.The effects of species and content of the surfactants on the particle size,morphology and phase of TiO2 were studied by using LPA,XRD and TEM respectively.The results show that it is beneficial to reducing the aggregation of TiO2 particles with adding surfactants to the solution.Nanometer TiO2 powders with the size of 40-55 nm are obtained by adding the anion surfactants in the optimal content of 1.5%(mass fraction).The effect of cationic surfactant for reducing particle aggregation is not as good as that of anion.The crystal phase constitutent of TiO2 is dependent on the temperature of thermal treatment and complete anatase can be achieved after calcining in the temperature range of 350-750℃.     

Photocatalytic activity of CuO towards HER in catalyst from oxalic acid solution under simulated sunlight irradiation

CuO was synthesized by thermal decomposition of Cu(NO3)2·3H2O at various temperatures and characterized by powder X-ray diffractometry(XRD) as well as scanning electron microscopy(SEM).The effects of calcination temperature,category of sacrificial reagent,initial sacrificial reagent concentration,and Ag loading content on the photocatalytic activity of the as-obtained CuO sample were investigated.The results show that the as-obtained CuO exhibits high activity for photocatalysis of H2 evolution reaction(HER) in oxalic acid solution under simulated sunlight irradiation.The highest photocatalytic activity of the as-obtained CuO was achieved at the calcination temperature of 1000℃,and oxalic acid was used as the sacrificial reagent with the concentration 0.05 mol/L.H2 evolution rate is as high as 2.98 mmol/(h·g) with 2%(mass fraction) loaded Ag.The possible photocatalytic reaction mechanism on the CuO photocatalyst for HER in oxalic acid solution was also discussed.     

Effect of cooling rate and composition on microstructures and properties of Zn-Mg alloys

The Zn-Mg alloys with Mg additions of 35%, 40% and 45%（mass fraction） were prepared by conventional casting method, with the aim to develop new biodegradable materials. The effects of cooling rate and composition on the microstructures, hardness and corrosion resistance were studied by XRD, SEM, microhardness and corrosion testing techniques. The corrosion behaviors of experimental alloys in simulated body fluids were analyzed. The results show that the amount of the petal-like MgZn2 phase decreases, as well as the hardness of the alloys, but that of the polygonal MgZn2 phase increases with the increase of Mg content when the cooling rate is constant. When the alloy composition is constant, the MgZn2 phase changes easily from petal-like to polygon, and the hardness decreases with the decrease of the cooling rate.     

浸渗法制备高铬铸铁/TiC-SiC复合材料及微观组织

采用小颗粒TiC包覆SiC陶瓷颗粒,在惰性气体保护下选用无压浸渗方法制备了高铬铸铁/TiC-SiC复合材料;利用SEM/EDX观察和分析了液态铸铁在SiC预制体中的浸渗情况、组织特征和成分分布;结合高铬铸铁/Ti-SiC复合材料的组织特点和浸渗行为特点,分析了TiC粉体对浸渗行为和复合材料组织的影响。观察结果表明,当TiC加入量≤10%(质量分数,下同)时,Fe/Cr合金无法润湿SiC颗粒,而当加入量≥20%时,Fe/Cr合金和预制体之间润湿性得到改善,增加TiC含量更有利于Fe/Cr合金浸渗;基体中大尺寸SiC颗粒消失,出现了尺寸接近毫米级的条状单质碳,这与高铬铸铁/Ti-SiC复合材料的组织差异较大。对比两种复合材料组织发现,添加Ti粉末在金属液中可与C结合生成TiC,而添加的TiC颗粒在组织中呈鹅卵石状,边缘圆润,出现金属液与陶瓷颗粒之间的互溶。在浸渗过程中,添加TiC和Ti与浸渗金属发生的反应不同,且高质量分数的TiC对金属液浸渗过程有明显的促进作用。     

Mg对无压自浸渗制备SiCp/Al复合材料组织与性能的影响

采用无压自浸渗法制备SiCp/Al复合材料。研究了Mg含量对SiCp 与Al之间浸润性的影响 ;探讨了Mg含量对SiCp/Al复合材料的组织与性能的影响及其作用机理。结果表明 ,加入的Mg与SiCp 表面的氧化物薄膜和铝基体发生反应 ,生成物会阻止SiCp 与Al基体反应生成Al4 C3 脆性相 ,同时SiCp 表面的微反应也增加了基体与SiCp 的结合强度 ,改善了基体与SiCp 之间的浸润性 ,从而使复合材料的耐磨性提高了 3～ 4倍。     

无压浸渗法制备SiC/Cu-Al复合材料的工艺研究

以Cu包裹SiC颗粒形成的SiC/Cu复合粉体为增强体,采用无压浸渗工艺制备含SiC为70%体积分数的SiC/Cu-Al复合材料。通过正交试验研究了制坯压力、浸渗温度和浸渗时间对浸渗深度的影响。采用扫描电镜(SEM)和X射线衍射(XRD)分析了复合材料的形貌和相结构。结果表明,在制坯压力10 MPa、浸渍温度850℃、浸渍时间3 h条件下,SiC/Cu-Al复合材料的组织均匀、致密度好、无明显气孔缺陷,其膨胀系数为6.932 3×10-6/℃。     

Effects of the injection temperature of N2 gas on pressureless infiltration for fabricating Al−Mg/Al2O3 composites

Pressureless infiltration of molten Al−Mg alloys into particulate Al₂O₃ preforms has been known to occur only in a nitrogen atmosphere. In order to understand the pressureless infiltration mechanism of Al−Mg alloys into particulate Al₂O₃ preforms, nitrogen was injected at 25°C, 300°C, and 600°C. The higher the injection temperature of the nitrogen gas was, the lower the infiltration temperature of the molten Al−Mg alloys into the particulate Al₂O₃ preform was. Pressureless infiltration of the Al−6Mg alloy occurred at 700°C when the nitrogen gas was injected at 600°C. The formation of an Mg−N compound (Mg₃N₂) on Al₂O₃ particles, which improves wettability by decreasing the interfacial energy between the Al−Mg alloys and the Al₂O₃ particles, enabled the formation of the Al−Mg alloy/Al₂O₃ composite via pressureless infiltration. Increasing the injection temperature close to the melting point of the Al−Mg alloys appeared to enhance the formation of Mg₃N₂ on the surface of the Al₂O₃ particles.     

含高体积分数SiC_p的Al复合材料微观组织及弯曲性能

利用无压浸渗法制备高体积分数SiC的SiC_p/Al复合材料.采用XRD和SEM对复合材料的相组成、微观组织及断口形貌进行分析,研究颗粒粒径分布和基体合金成分对复合材料抗弯性能的影响.结果表明:以Al-10Si-8Mg(质量分数,%)合金为基体制备的复合材料组织均匀,致密度好,无明显气孔缺陷;界面反应产物为Mg2Si、MgAl_2O_4和Fe,其弯曲强度高于以Al-10Si合金为基体制备的复合材料的弯曲强度;SiC_p/Al复合材料的弯曲强度随着SiC颗粒粒径的增大而减小;复合材料整体上表现出脆性断裂的特征.     

Er和Sr共同作用对A356铝合金显微组织与力学性能的影响

采用反应熔渗法将熔融Si渗入C/C多孔体中制备了C/SiC复合材料。研究了包埋式布硅对C/C多孔体不同位置毛细吸附行为的影响以及对制备C/SiC复合材料密度的影响。反应熔渗制备的C/SiC复合材料内部存在残余的游离硅,经过除硅处理后游离硅显著减少,但其致密化程度有所降低,同时其弯曲强度明显下降。     

Pressureless infiltration of Al–Mg based alloys into Al2O3 preforms: mechanisms and phenomenology

Al–Mg based alloys have been infiltrated into Al₂O₃ preforms by pressureless infiltration in nitrogen atmosphere at and above 800°C. The study revealed the twin role of Mg in initiation and in continuation of infiltration. Mg reduces the alumina layer on the Al-alloy surface thereby bringing about the contact between the melt and the preform, which marks the initiation of infiltration. It has been determined that the premature termination of infiltration is related to localised depletion at the infiltration front of Mg, which getters the residual oxygen in the nitrogen thereby making the front free of passivating alumina or spinel. Evaporation of Mg from the front and reaction of Mg with the reinforcement are the principal causes for depletion. Two methods have been devised to avoid/delay termination thereby making it possible to fabricate useful section thicknesses with minimal Mg in the alloy.     

液态金属浸渗纤维预制体的临界压力与浸渗行为

开发液态金属浸渗过程动态测量装置,以其深入研究液态金属在纤维预制体内部的渗流行为。利用该装置进行液态镁合金浸渗10%体积分数短碳纤维预制体的研究,测量浸渗过程中的临界浸渗压力,研究浸渗压力对浸渗速率的影响,观察不同浸渗压力下复合材料的微观形貌。结果表明：浸渗所需的临界压力为0.048 MPa,大于理论计算结果;随着浸渗压力的增大,液态金属的浸渗速率提高,但提高的幅度逐步降低;增大浸渗压力能够有效消除复合材料中的未浸渗缺陷;浸渗压力为0.6 MPa时获得组织致密的Cf/Mg复合材料。     

Effects of SiC volume fraction and aluminum particulate size on interfacial reactions in SiC nanoparticulate reinforced aluminum matrix composites

The SiC nanoparticulate reinforced Al-3.0 wt.% Mg composites were fabricated by combining pressureless infiltration with ball-milling and cold-pressing technology at 700 °C for 2 h. The effects of SiC nanoparticulate volume fractions (6%, 10% and 14%) and Al particulate sizes (38 μm and 74 μm) on interfacial reactions were investigated by SEM, TEM and X-ray diffraction. The results show that the MgO at the interface between SiC nanoparticulate and molten Al can provide a barrier for the diffusion of Si, C and Al. Using Al particulate (74 μm) as raw material, the Al₄C₃ phase was not found in the composites containing 6 vol.% and 10 vol.% SiC, but presented in the composites containing 14 vol.% SiC. When SiC content up to 14 vol.%, the products of MgO around SiC nanoparticulate are not enough to provide effective protection from the reaction between SiC and molten Al, therefore the diffusion of Si, C and Al can take place to produce Al₄C₃ and Si phases. Using 38 μm Al particulate as raw material, the fine Al particulate possesses the high reaction activity and can easily be embedded into the gap among the big Mg particulate segregated at the interface, resulting in the appearance of exposure surface of SiCp to the Al and the forming of diffusion channels for the atomics C, Si and Al. So, the formations of Al₄C₃ and Si phases were occurred.