Enhanced Mechanical Properties,Corrosion Behavior and Bioactivity of Ti-based Bulk Metallic Glasses with Minor Addition Elements

In this research, corrosion behavior, mechanical properties and bioactivity of Ti–Zr–Cu–Pd–Sn bulk metallic glasses with minor addition of Au, Pt, Nb or Ta elements were investigated. The results revealed that minor additions of the elements were beneficial to enhancing mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of Ti-based bulk metallic glasses.Minor addition of the element(especially with Nb and Ta addition) results in the improvement in plastic deformation ability due to the existing of nanoparticles with a size smaller than 10 nm in glassy matrix, inhibiting the deformation of the shear bonds. Enrichments of Ti and Zr elements in oxide layer were responsible for high corrosion resistance. The bioactivity of Ti-based bulk metallic glasses was also investigated. The best combination of large plastic deformation ability, good corrosion resistance and bioactivity in Ti_(40)Zr_(10)Cu_(33)Pd_(14)Sn_2Ta_1 BMG was obtained.     

Synthesis,properties and XPS analysis of Cu-,Ni-,Ti-based metallic glasses

Metallic glasses（MG）represent an interesting group of materials as they possess outstanding physical,chemical and mechanical properties compared to their crystalline counterparts.This paper reviews the synergistic influence of Ni and Nb elements on thermal stability of supercooled liquid and corrosion resistance of as-cast Cu-Zr（Hf）-Ti-Ni-Nb bulk metallic glasses（BMGs）.Additionally,in-situ second phase reinforced Cu-based BMG composites with high corrosion resistance and excellent mechanical properties are investigated.On the other hand,this paper reports the development of ultra-high corrosion resistant Ni-based metallic glasses at high temperatures for their potential applications.Corrosion resistance and XPS analysis of the Nifree Ti-based BMG are also introduced.     

Ti-Zr-Cu-Fe-Sn-Si-Ag-Ta bulk metallic glasses with good corrosion resistance as potential biomaterials

Ti_(47)Cu_(38-x)Zr_(7.5)Fe_(2.5)Sn_2 Si_1 Ag_2 Ta_x(x=1-4;at%,the same below) bulk metallic glasses(BMGs) with good bio-corrosion resistance and mechanical properties were fabricated by copper mold casting.Critical diameter of the Ti-based BMGs with 1 at%-4 at% Ta was 3 mm.The Ta-incorporated Ti-based BMGs exhibit higher open current potential and parallel passive current density in comparison with those of Ti-6 Al-4 V alloy in 0.9 wt%NaCl and Hank's solution,implying their good corrosion resistance.The pitting corrosion potential of the Ti-based BMGs gradually increases up to about 1.25 V with Ta addition increasing up to 4 at% in 0.9 wt% NaCl solution.Among the present Ti-based BMGs,the alloy bearing2 at% Ta exhibits the optimal integration of mechanical properties,including the compressive fracture strength exceeding 2000 MPa,relative low Young's modulus of98 GPa,plastic strain of 3.4% and high hardness of HV599.The Ta-bearing Ti-based bulk metallic glasses with integration of relative high GFA,good mechanical properties and high bio-corrosion resistance are beneficial for biomedical applications.     

Corrosion behaviour of porous Ni-free Ti-based bulk metallic glass produced by spark plasma sintering in Hanks' solution

Porous bulk metallic glasses (BMGs) are promising biomedical materials to be used for surgical implants. Here we report on successful formation of porous Ni-free Ti-based BMGs with a diameter exceeding 15 mm by spark plasma sintering the mixture of the gas-atomized Ti-based (Ti₄₅Zr₁₀Cu₃₁Pd₁₀Sn₄) glassy alloy powder and solid salt powder, followed by leaching treatment into water to eliminate the salt phase. Corrosion behaviour of the produced porous Ti-based BMGs was investigated in Hanks' solution. The potentiodynamic polarization curves showed that the anodic current density in the porous Ti-based BMGs slowly increased during anodic polarization, suggesting the crevice corrosion.     

Ti基大块金属玻璃的研究与应用

阐述了Ti基大块金属玻璃(BMG)的成分设计原则及制备方法，并对Ti基非晶合金及其部分晶化复合材料的力学性能及断裂机理进行了评述。结果表明：Ti基大块金属玻璃具有较高的断裂强度、弹性延伸率及一定的塑性延伸率，而经过部分晶化获得的非晶合金基纳米颗粒复合材料，其室温塑性获得很大的改善。在此基础上探讨了该合金目前所存在的问题、研究热点以及其应用前景。     

A Novel,Amorphous, Non-equiatomic FeCrAlCuNiSi High-Entropy Alloy with Exceptional Corrosion Resistance and Mechanical Properties

The exceptional corrosion resistance and mechanical properties of high-entropy metallic glasses(HE-MGs) are highly desirable for diverse critical applications.However,a long-standing problem of these alloys is that their alloy design approaches are based on limited equiatomic or near-equiatomic ratios.In this study,a novel senary alloy(non-equiatomic Fe_3 Cr_2 Al_2 CuNi_4 Si_5) with amorphous structure was prepared.This alloy exhibited exceptional corrosion resistance and Vickers hardness as high as～1 150 Hv at room temperature.The processing route involved amorphous powder molding via a mechanical alloying and ultrahigh pressure consolidation technique,resulting in an optimal microstructure of amorphous structure with nanoparticles uniformly distributed in the matrix alloy.This approach can effectively inhibit the crystallization of amorphous structure,thus providing a general pathway for manufacturing next-generation non-equiatomic HE-MGs with both exceptional corrosion resistance and strength.     

Zr基和Ti基块体非晶合金的电化学腐蚀性能(英文)

用电化学方法研究Ti基和Zr基非晶合金及与非晶成分相同的Zr基晶态合金在1mol/LH2SO4和3.5%NaCl溶液中的腐蚀行为。极化曲线测试结果表明:在H2SO4溶液中,Zr基非晶和晶态合金自腐蚀电位比Ti基非晶合金的低;在NaCl溶液中,Zr基晶态合金的自腐蚀电位最低,而且在腐蚀过程中没有发生钝化,然而非晶合金都表现出钝化特性。交流阻抗测试结果表明:在NaCl溶液中非晶合金比晶态合金表现出更好的耐腐蚀性能,但是在H2SO4溶液中并没看到它们之间有明显的区别。表面形貌分析表明:在NaCl溶液中,这2种非晶合金都发生点蚀,而在H2SO4溶液中所有试验合金都表现出类似的特征,试样表面基本保持平整,只是在腐蚀表面的局部区域有一些裂纹出现。     

Pitting and alkaline dissolution of an amorphous-nanocrystalline alloy with solute-lean nanocrystals

The corrosion resistance of partially devitrified metallic glasses is a critical concern for the viability of the glasses in many technological applications. Although partial devitrification is detrimental to the corrosion resistance of some metallic glasses, both the pitting and alkaline corrosion behavior of partially nanocrystalline Al₉₀Fe₅Gd₅ is similar to that of its amorphous precursor. This is in spite of the fact that the microstructure of the amorphous-nanocrystalline alloy is effectively a composite consisting of f.c.c. Al crystals embedded in an amorphous matrix. Here the pitting corrosion and alkaline dissolution of the amorphous-nanocrystalline alloy is compared to that of its fully amorphous precursor, pure polycrystalline Al, and to a micrometer scale composite consisting of electrically connected pure Al wires and amorphous ribbons.     

Nitrogen-atomized,nickel-based,corrosion-resistant alloys

Nitrogen gas atomization has been used for many years to produce iron-based powder-metal materials such as stainless and tool steels. However, it is more typical to use argon atomization with nickel-based alloys because it avoids the formation of nitrides that, in some cases, can be detrimental to the mechanical properties of these materials. In this article, two nickel-based materials— alloy 625 and alloy 690—normally used for applications where corrosion resistance is of primary importance were evaluated in their nitrogen-atomized powder metal form. Nitrogen atomization uncovered attributes of these nickel alloys that are not present in their conventionally produced counterparts or in argon-atomized versions of the same compositions.     

One-step preparation of the superhydrophobic Al alloy surface with enhanced corrosion and wear resistance

Corrosion and wear failures are bottlenecks for restricting applications and developments of Al-based functional materials. As a new lubrication technology, superhydrophobic preparation provides an effective way to settle Al alloy corrosion. The preparation methods of superhydrophobic Al alloys are mainly multistep strategies. In this study, superhydrophobic Al alloy, has been prepared by an efficient one-step electrochemical etching process. Meanwhile, its micromorphology has been observed by a scanning electron microscope. The wettability has been measured by video optical contact angle meter. The corrosion behavior has been tested by electrochemical workstation, and wear performance has been characterized by friction tester. The results show that the micro-nanoterraced concave–convex structure has been fabricated and an as-prepared surface exhibits excellent superhydrophobic behavior. Further electrochemical and tribological tests show that corrosion resistance and wear resistance have also been significantly improved. This study provides a new method to prepare wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant Al alloy for widening applications of multifunctional Al-based engineering materials.     

Mechanical properties of ZrCuTi thin film metallic glass with high content of immiscible tantalum

The ZrCuTi thin film metallic glasses (TFMGs) with immiscible Ta were successfully fabricated via co-sputtering. The glass forming composition for ZrCuTi-Ta TFMGs ranges from 0 to ~ 75 at.% of immiscible Ta, distinctly different from bulk metallic glasses (BMGs). When Ta content is over 75 at.%, the amorphous TFMG structure gradually transforms to nanocrystalline β-Ta. The mechanical properties are strongly influenced by Ta content. The elastic modulus remains nearly constant over 0-50 at.% Ta, and increase rapidly over 50-100% Ta. The key factor appears to be the population of the Ta-Ta strong bonds. The highest elastic modulus and hardness up to ~ 140 GPa and 10 GPa, respectively, of the Ta-rich TFMGs, much higher than the Zr-, Cu- and Ti-based amorphous alloys, might be useful for applications.     

大块非晶合金的复合韧化研究进展

大块非晶合金具有高强度(～2 GPa),大的弹性极限(2%～3%)及良好的耐腐蚀性等优异性能,但室温塑性低限制了大块非晶合金在工程上的实际应用.本文从大块非晶合金变形与断裂的微观机制出发探讨了其室温脆性的本质,并总结了通过在大块非晶合金基体中引入第二相(外加或原位生成)来改善其室温塑性的复合韧化研究进展.     

Effects of Nitrogen on the Glass Formation and Mechanical Properties of a Ti-Based Metallic Glass

Effects of nitrogen addition on glass formation and mechanical properties of the Ti42.5Cu40Zr10Ni5Sn2.5metallic glass were systematically investigated. It was found that a small amount of nitrogen addition facilitated the glass formation by suppressing formation of the competing eutectic structure. Unlike large atomic size elements such as Hf and Pd which usually deteriorate specific strength, nitrogen can also increase the specific strength of the current Ti-based BMGs. The results are not only helpful for understanding glass-forming ability in general, but also useful in developing cost-effective, high-performance Ti-based bulk metallic glasses with enhanced glass-forming ability.     

改善无铅焊锡粉末质量方法的研究

利用自制的超音速雾化制粉装置,探索了无铅焊锡粉末制备过程中影响粉末质量的因素,并提出解决问题的方法.结果表明:改变熔化室气氛和减少保温时间均能显著提高无铅焊锡雾化粉末的质量;在提高有效雾化率和降低氧含量方面,改变熔化室气氛比减少保温时间效果更显著,且同时改变熔化室气氛和减少保温时间超过其单独作用的效果;通过同时改变熔化室气氛和减少保温时间,能够明显改善雾化粉末的粒度分布、球形度和表面光滑度.     

增材制造用高流动性铝合金粉末制备技术研究

采用自主开发的旋转盘离心雾化实验装置进行雾化制备增材制造用铝合金粉末实验研究,通过开展雾化盘实验研究优选出粒度分布较均匀收得率较好的盘形,并获得其结构和工艺参数的影响规律;通过对制得的铝合金粉末性能和3D打印成型件物理性能进行检测。结果表明:离心雾化制备的铝合金粉末具有高流动性、窄粒度、高球形度、高松比,表面光洁无卫星粉,无空心粉等特点,同时3D打印离心雾化样件熔覆道均匀,孔洞缺陷少,致密度和力学性能明显优于气雾化样件,尤其是抗拉强度和屈服强达到495和320 MPa,相比气雾化粉打印样件提高近10%。     

Fabrication of Ti-Cu-Ni-Al amorphous alloys by mechanical alloying and mechanical milling

Ti-based amorphous alloy powders were synthesized by the mechanical alloying (MA) of pure elements and the mechanical milling (MM) of intermetallic compounds. The amorphous alloy powders were examined by X-ray diffraction (XRD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Scanning electron micrographs revealed that the vein morphology of these alloy powders shows deformation during the milling. The energy-dispersive X-ray spectral maps confirm that each constituent is uniformly dispersed, including Fe and Cr. The XRD and DSC results showed that the milling time required for amorphization for the MA of pure elements was longer than that of the MM for intermetallic compounds. The activation energy and crystallization temperature of the MA powder are different from those of the MM powder.     

非晶合金冲击韧性研究现状及展望

非晶合金因其独特的内部结构,具有优异的力学性能。例如:高强度、高硬度、大弹性极限等,是一种先进的结构工程材料。材料的冲击韧性能够反映材料内部的细微缺陷和抗冲击性能,是材料强度和塑性的综合表征,是一种重要的力学指标。本文对非晶合金冲击韧性研究现状进行综述,介绍试样尺寸、服役温度、合金成分、热处理等因素对非晶合金冲击韧性的影响,总结了改善非晶合金冲击韧性的措施,并对今后非晶合金冲击韧性研究值得关注的问题进行展望。     

生物医用Ti基非晶合金的研究进展

Ti基非晶合金因其具有与人体骨相近的弹性模量、良好的生物相容性及优良的抗腐蚀性而具有潜在的医用价值.本文综述了医用Ti基非晶合金及其复合材料的发展以及表面改性的研究现状.分析了Ti基非晶合金及其复合材料在医学应用中需要解决的问题,对未来发展方向及临床应用前景进行了展望.     

Biocorrosion and cytocompatibility assessment of NiTi shape memory alloys

Ti-based alloys are characterised by an excellent corrosion resistance, high mechanical performances, an increased biocompatibility, and in particular by the deforming force of NiTi. Five alloys were examined by electrochemical assays and cell culture tests with different cell types. All tests show the high biological and electrochemical performances of Ti6Al4V and NiTi, and in particular a significant influence of living cells on corrosion.     

AlNiLaCe新型高熵非晶合金的组织结构与电化学腐蚀行为

采用电弧熔炼工艺与真空熔炼快淬系统制备了一系列新型AlNiLaCe高熵非晶合金条带,并研究了(AlNi) / (LaCe)含量变化对高熵非晶合金组织结构与电化学腐蚀行为的影响。利用X射线衍射仪（XRD）、差示扫描量热仪（DSC）和显微硬度计分别研究测定了高熵非晶合金的相结构、热稳定性与硬度;借助扫描电子显微镜（SEM）与X射线能谱分析仪（EDS）表征了合金条带的表面形貌与元素分布情况;通过极化曲线（Tafel）考察了高熵非晶合金在3.5 wt.% NaCl溶液中的电化学腐蚀行为并通过XRD测定了等原子比AlNiLaCe高熵非晶合金条带的腐蚀产物。结果表明:随着Al含量的增多,AlNiLaCe高熵非晶合金由典型的非晶态衍射峰与含Al的金属间化合物一同组成;合金中(AlNi)含量增多导致其热稳定性与条带硬度逐渐提高,Al35Ni35La15Ce15高熵非晶合金最高硬度为470 HV0.1。通过电化学腐蚀实验发现:相比AZ91镁合金,AlNiLaCe系高熵非晶合金的自腐蚀电位更高,腐蚀电流密度比镁合金低1个数量级。