M(o)ssbauer and electron microscopy study of martensitic transformations in an Fe-Mn-Mo alloy

The kinetic,morphological,crystallographic,and magnetic characteristics of thermally induced martensites in Fe-13.4wt%Mn-5.2wt% Mo alloy were investigated by scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM),and M(o)ssbauer spectroscopy.The experimental results reveal that two types of thermal-induced martensites,ε(hcp)and αˊ(bcc)martensites,are formed in the as-quenched condition,and these transformations have athermal characters.Mo addition to the Fe-Mn alloy does not change the coexistence of ε and αˊ martensites with the Mn content between 10wt% and 15wt%.Besides,M(o)ssbauer spectra reveal a paramagnetic character with a singlet for the γ(fcc)austenite and ε martensite phases and a ferromagnetic character with a broad sextet for the αˊ martensite phase.The volume fraction of αˊmartensite forming in the quenched alloy is much more than that of the ε martensite.     

Solidification structures of high niobium containing TiAl alloys

To understand the effect of alloy stoichiometry on the microstructural development and mechanical behavior of γ-TiAlbased materials, it is necessary to have a determination of the phase relationships for the TiAl alloy system near the γ phase field.Cast structures and phases of Ti-(43-47)Al-8Nb-(1-2)Mn (at%) alloys have been studied by using scanning electron microscope and X-ray diffraction. Their solidification path and microstructure development during the solidification were analyzed. The experimental results show that the alloys with different Al contents form different macrostructures and microstructural morphologies. This indicates that the solidification paths are different with different Al contents. The alloy with 43Al forms equiaxed grain structure, and the solidification path is as follows: L → L β→β→α β→α β cores →α2 γ B2 cores. Whereas the alloy with 47Al forms columnar grain structure, and the solidification path is as follows: L → L β→α β L →α γ β cores →α2 γ B2 cores. The β phase is their primary solid phase and can be retained to ambient temperature. The alloy with 43Al solidifies completely into β phase. The peritectic reactions L β→α and L α→γ appear when the Al content increases to 47Al.     

钙对Mg-8%Al镁合金组织及性能的影响

为了提高镁铝合金的力学性能,通过扫描电镜（SEM）、x射线衍射仪等分析手段及室温与高温力学性能测试,研究了0.5%Ca对Mg-8%Al合金组织及力学性能的影响.结果表明,Mg 8%Al合金中加入0.5%Ca后,晶粒得到明显细化,沿α固溶体晶界分布的β-Mg-17-Al-12相变得细小、光滑,β-Mg-17-Al-12相周围的次生相消失;加入的钙除形成钙的化合物外,还有少量溶入β-Mg-17-Al-12中,基体中不含钙;0.5%Ca可使Mg-8%Al合金的室温及高温力学性能得到明显提高.     

Formation and mechanical properties of ductile Fe-based amorphous alloys using a cast iron with minor addition of B and Al

Fe-based amorphous alloys with ductility were synthesized using the commercial cast iron QT50 (denoted as QT) with the combining minor addition of B and Al by single roller melt-spinning. The melt-spun (QT_1-xB_x)₉₉Al₁ (x is from 0.006wt% to 0.01wt%) amorphous alloys exhibit onset crystallization temperatures and Curie temperatures of 759–780 and 629–642 K respectively, and which increase with B content. The amorphous ribbons are ductile and can be bent 180° without breaking. With the increase in B content from 0.006wt% to 0.01wt%, the Vickers microhardness of the amorphous alloys increases from Hv 830 to Hv 1110. The effects of the additional B and Al elements on the glass forming ability and mechanical properties were also discussed.     

Effects of cryogenic treatment on mechanical properties and microstructure of Fe-Cr-Mo-Ni-C-Co alloy

Fe-Cr-Mo-Ni-C-Co alloy was quenched in liquid nitrogen and held for 24 h. Hardness tester, OM, XRD, SEM were used to investigate the mechanical properties and microstructures of the alloy. The results show that the hardness increases by 1-2 （HRC） and the compressive strength decreases slightly after cryogenic treatment. The increase in hardness is attributed to the transformation from austenite to martensite and the precipitation of the very tiny carbide η-Fe2C. The decrease in compressive strength is caused by residual stress. The great amount of carbides, such as Cr7C3 and Fe2MoC, in the alloy and the obvious difference in thermal expansion coefficient between these carbides and the matrix at the cryogenic temperatures lead to this residual stress. The microscopy of cryogenic martensite is different from that of the non-cryogenic martensite. The cryogenic martensite is long and fine; while the non-cryogenic martensite is short and coarse. There is obvious surface relief of the cryogenic martensite transformation. It is not orientational of this kind surface relief and the boundary of this surface relief is smooth and in a shape of butterfly. The surface relief in the non-cryogenic martensite is wide and arranged in parallel, and the boundary of surface relief is not smooth. These characteristics may imply different growth ways of the two kinds of martensite.     

焊接对Zr—Nb包壳管显微硬度和组织的影响

通过对M5锆合金包壳管进行金相分析、TEM分析和显微硬度测试,研究了真空电子束焊接对M5合金显微组织和力学性能的影响．实验结果表明：Zr-Nb合金焊接组织为粗大的马氏体a和d所构成,晶粒度远高于母材,近缝区母材晶粒并未长大．在透射电子显微镜下可清晰看到板条状马氏体．焊缝区域的显微硬度明显高于母材．     

Effect of Direct Quenching and Partitioning Treatment on Mechanical Properties of a Hot Rolled Strip Steel

Three different online heat treatment processes were designed to study the effects on the mechanical properties of a 0.19C-1.6Si-1.6Mn(wt%) hot rolled strip steel.The microstructures were characterized by means of SEM,TEM,EPMA,and XRD.The mechanical properties were estimated by tensile tests.Results showed that a satisfying combination of strength and ductility could be obtained through the ferrite relaxation and direct quenching and partitioning process.Analysis was also focused on this process.The microstructure contained proeutectoid ferrite grains,martensite packets and blocky or interlath retained austenite,and also contained carbide-free bainite in the case of relatively high quench temperatures.The retained austenite fraction was increased through proeutectoid ferrite and partial bainite transformation,while the tensile strength was also consequently decreased.The most of retained austenite transformed to ferrite under deformation and the elongation was obviously improved.     

Microstructural characterizations and mechanical properties of Mg-8Sn-1Al-1Zn-xCu alloys

Microstructural characterization and mechanical properties of as-cast Mg-8Sn-1Al-1Zn-xCu（x=0wt%, 1wt%, 1.5wt% and 2.0wt%） alloys were studied by OM, Pandat software, XRD, SEM, DSC and a standard universal testing machine. The experimental results indicate that adding Cu to TAZ811 alloy leads to the formation of the AlMgCu and Cu3 Sn phases. Tensile tests indicate that yield strength increases fi rstly and then decreases with increasing Cu content. The alloy with the addition of 1.5wt% Cu exhibits optimal mechanical properties among the studied alloys. The improved mechanical properties can be ascribed to the second phase strengthening and fi ne-grain strengthening mechanisms resulting from the more dispersed second phases and smaller grain size, respectively. The decrease in ultimate tensile strength and elongation of TAZ811-2.0wt% Cu alloy at room temperature is ascribed to the formation of continuous AlMgCu and coarse Mg2 Sn phases in the liquid state.     

Phase stability in an austenitic Fe—Cr—Mn（W,V） alloy

By means of deformation and long term aging,the stability and phase equilibrim characteristic of the C N synthetically strengthening austenitic Fe-Cr-Mn(W,V) alloy were investigated.Experimental results indicate that the austenitic alloy remains stability and no γ→α transformation occurs under 500℃.Synthetic addition of C and N causes the grains to refine and powerfully retards formation of ε martensite and precipition of σ phase.Ms point is elevated with long term aging at elevated temperature (500-700℃） due to a large number of strain induced carbides precipitate.Along with accelerated decomposition of strain induced α′ martenstie and occurrence of recrystallization.γ→α transformation and σ phase precipitation are promoted so that austenite becomes unstable.     

Influence of rare earth (Ce and La) addition on the performance of Al-3.0 wt%Mg alloy

The influences of rare earth elements (cerium and lanthanum) on the microstructure and phases of Al-3.0 wt%Mg alloys used for electromagnetic shielding wire were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The mechanical properties and electrical resistivity were also investigated. The results indicated that a certain content of rare earth could improve the purification of the aluminum molten, enhance the strength, and reduce the electrical resistivity of Al-3.0 wt%Mg alloys. The strength reached the top value when RE content was 0.3 wt% while the alloy with 0.2 wt% RE addition had the smallest electrical resistivity. The elongation varied little when RE addition was no more than 0.2 wt%. But the excessive addition of rare earth would be harmful to the microstructure and properties of Al-3.0 wt%Mg alloys.     

热处理工艺对低合金耐磨钢组织和性能的影响

通过对低合金耐磨钢热处理工艺试验．研究了不同淬火和回火温度对材料组织和性能的影响．结果表明：经过920℃／30min水淬＋260℃／2h回火处理后,试样晶粒细小,组织为板条马氏体、碳化物和少量残余奥氏体,并具有最佳的冲击韧性和硬度．     

合金元素对钢基复合材料组织和性能的影响

研究了Si,Mn合金元素加入量对自生TiC颗粒增强的钢基复合材料的组织和性能的影响．结果表明,在自生TiC颗粒增强钢基复合材料中,随着Si,Mn合金化元素的升高,复合材料基体组织将经历从单相珠光体到珠光体马氏体,再到单相马氏体的变化过程．相应地,复合材料铸态硬度从单相珠光体的HRC43．1变化到单相马氏体的HRC55．Si,Mn合金化元素的含量对热处理态复合材料的硬度也有明显影响,但对冲击韧性影响不大。     

形变温度对高锰T RI P／T WI P钢拉伸性能和组织的影响

研究合金成分为18 M n-0 .15C-3Si-3 Al的高锰T RIP/T W IP钢（18 M n钢）在 40 ～200oС 范围内的拉伸变形行为,分析形变温度对其拉伸性能、相组成和显微组织的影响. 采用EBSD取向成像分析方法着重研究了〈111〉取向的奥氏体晶粒在拉伸过程中的相组成变化. 结果表明,随着形变温度的升高,18 M n钢的抗拉强度和延伸率大体上呈降低趋势,T RIP效应很快消失,形变孪晶和位错滑移取代马氏体相变成为主要的形变机制,即奥氏体晶粒内形变机制的变化为：α’- M相变→ε- M相变→形变孪晶→位错滑移.18 M n钢中较硬的铁素体在形变过程中能提高材料的加工硬化率,但同时也会引起低温脆性     

Microstructure evolution and phase transformation of traditional cast and spray-formed hypereutectic aluminium-silicon alloys induced by heat treatment

Microstructural evolution and phase transformation induced by different heat treatments of the hypereutectic aluminium-silicon alloy, Al-25Si-5Fe-3Cu (wt%, signed as 3C), fabricated by traditional cast (TC) and spray forming (SF) processes, were investigated by dif-ferential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) combined with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction techniques. The results show that Al7Cu2Fe phase can be formed and transformed in TC- and SF-3C alloys between 802-813 K. and 800-815 K, respectively. The transformation fromβ-Al5FeSi toδ-Al4FeSi2 phase via peritectic reaction can occur at around 858-870 K. and 876-890 K in TC- and SF-3C alloys, respectively. The starting precipitation temperature ofδ-Al4FeSi2 phase as the dominant Fe-bearing phase in the TC-3C alloy is 997 K and the exothermic peak about the peritectic transformation ofδ-Al4FeSi2→β-Al5FeSi is not detected in the present DSC experiments. Also, the mechanisms of the microstructural evolution and phase transformation are discussed.     

Refinement role of electromagnetic stirring and calcium in AZ91 magnesium alloy

Effects of calcium addition and electromagnetic stirring on the microstructure of AZ91 magnesium alloy and refinement mechanism were investigated. The results show that calcium addition ranging from 0.1wt% to 0.3 wt% does not lead to formation of any new phases but cause the refinement of ascast microstructure.However, combined calcium alloying and electromagnetic stirring significantly decrease the grain size, change the morphologies of the β-Mg17Al12 phases,and reduce their volume percentage. The minimum grain size of AZ91 alloy is obtained in the case of the addition of 0.2 wt%Ca with exciting voltage of 100 V. The microstructural refinement is attributed to the increase of the degree of undercooling and nucleation temperature of primary α-Mg phases on the basis of DTA analysis results.     

7．9Mn－1．4Si－0．07C钢高强韧机理研究

通过热轧、温轧、奥氏体化、两相区退火处理得到7．9Mn－1．4Si－0．07C钢板,该材料的拉伸强度及塑性随奥氏体化温度不同而具有显著差异．奥氏体化温度降低,室温下奥氏体含量升高,综合力学性能提高．当奥氏体化温度由900℃降低为800℃时,所得到钢板的奥氏体体积分数由15％增加到28％,拉伸强度由1150MPa提高到1340MPa,塑性由21％提高至27％．实验钢优异的力学性能源于其中大量的超细铁素体及奥氏体,细晶强化使其具有超高强度,铁素体基体及变形过程中奥氏体向马氏体相变提供了良好的塑性．基体组织中的位错强化,形变诱导马氏体转变的TRIP效应等是增强该钢板加工硬化能力的主要因素．     

Effect of RE on the ignition-proof, microstructure and properties of AZ91D magnesium alloy

The magnesium alloy is prone to burn during die-casting, which limits its applications severely, so the effect of adding rare earth （RE） on the ignition-proof of AZ91D Mg alloy is studied. The results indicate that the addition of mischmetal RE elements has a remarkable influence on the ignition-proof property of the magnesium alloy. It is found that the ignition temperature of the magnesium alloy can be greatly raised by adding a proper amount of RE. When the amount is 0.1wt%, the ignition temperature reaches 877℃ which is 206℃ higher than that of AZ91D without RE and the mechanical properties of the alloy are also improved, However, the amount of RE must be properly controlled because too much RE would induce grain coarsening and reduce the mechanical properties.     

Microstructure and mechanical propertiesof spray-deposited Al-Si-Fe-Cu-Mg alloy containing Mn

Al-20Si-5Fe-3Cu-1Mg alloy was synthesized by the spray atomization and deposition technique. The microstructure and mechanical properties of the spray deposited hypereutectic Al-Si alloy were studied using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, TEM (Transmission Electron Microscope) and HREM (High-resolution Electron Microscope), DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry), microhardness measurement, and tensile tests. The effects of Mn on the microstructural evolution of the high-silicon aluminum alloy after extrusion and heat treatment have been examined. The results show that two kinds of phases, i. e. S (Al2CuMg) and σ(Al5Cu6,Mg2), precipitated from matrix and improved the tensile strength of the alloy efficiently at both the ambient and elevated temperatures (300℃). The tensile test results indicate that the spray-deposited Al-20Si-5Fe-3Cu-1Mg alloy has better strength than the powder metallurgy processed Al-20Si-3Cu-1Mg alloy at elevated temperature.