Phase constitution,microstructure and mechanical properties of a Ni-based superalloy specially designed for additive manufacturing

In this study, a kind of Ni-based superalloy specially designed for additive manufacturing (AM) was investigated. Thermo-Calc simulation and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analysis were used to determine phases and their transformation temperature. Experimental specimens were prepared by laser metal deposition (LMD) and traditional casting method. Microstructure, phase constitution and mechanical properties of the alloy were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission scanning electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and tensile tests. The results show that this alloy contains two basic phases, γ/γ', in addition to these phases, at least two secondary phases may be present, such as MC carbides and Laves phases. Furthermore, the as-deposited alloy has finer dendrite, its mean primary dendrite arm space (PDAS) is about 30-45 μm, and the average size of γ' particles is 100-150 nm. However, the dendrite size of the as-cast alloy is much larger and its PDAS is 300-500 μm with secondary and even third dendrite arms. Correspondingly, the alloy displays different tensile behavior with different processing methods, and the as-deposited specimen shows better ultimate tensile stress (1,085.7±51.7 MPa), yield stress (697±19.5 MPa) and elongation (25.8%±2.2%) than that of the as-cast specimen. The differences in mechanical properties of the alloy are due to the different morphology and size of dendrites, γ', and Laves phase, and the segregation of elements, etc. Such important information would be helpful for alloy application as well as new alloy development.     

Novel core-shell-like Ni-supported hierarchical beta zeolite catalysts on bioethanol steam reforming

Hierarchical-Beta zeolites have been hydrothermally synthesized by adding a new gemini organic surfactant. The used gemini surfactant play the role of a “pore-forming agents” on the mesoscale, on the same time, providing alkaline environment for the system. With this hierarchical Beta zeolite as the core support, we successfully prepared a shell layer of Ni-containing (22 wt%) petal-like core-shell-like catalyst and applied it to bioethanol steam reforming. At the reaction temperature of 350 °C–550 °C, the conversion rate of ethanol and the selectivity of hydrogen were always above 85% and 70%. After reaction of 100 h on stream at 400 °C, there were not obvious inactivation could be observed on NiNPs/OH-MBeta catalyst.     

Effect of Supports and Promoters on the Performance of Ni-Based Catalysts in Ethanol Steam Reforming

Ethanol steam reforming (ESR) is one of the potential processes to convert ethanol into valuable products. Hydrogen produced from ESR is considered as green energy for the future and can be an excellent alternative to fossil fuels with the aim of mitigating the greenhouse gas effect. The ESR process has been well studied, using transition metals as catalysts coupled with both acidic and basic oxides as supports. Among various reported transition metals, Ni is an inexpensive material with activity comparable to that of noble metals, showing promising ethanol conversion and hydrogen yields. Additionally, different promoters and supports were utilized to enhance the hydrogen yield and the catalyst stability. This review summarizes and discusses the influences of the supports and promoters of Ni-based catalysts on the ESR process.     

Effect of MQL and nanofluid on the machinability aspects of hardened alloy steel

Abstract

The current research comprises of various machinability aspects of 4340 hardened alloy steel which are scrutinized with in context of improvements in main cutting force, tool flank wear, crater wear, surface roughness, micro-hardness, machined surface morphology, chip morphology, chip reduction coefficient and apparent coefficient of friction under three different cutting fluid applications i.e. compressed air, water soluble coolant and nanofluid (using eco-friendly radiator coolant as the base fluid and Al₂O₃ as the nanoparticle) using uncoated cermet cutting inserts and a comparative assessment was performed to select which fluid performed better in terms of various machining attributes among three cutting fluids. The minimum quantity lubrication technique (MQL) was used in which a smaller volume of coolant sprinkled at high pressure. This method is found as the most effective alternative to minimize health risks and machining costs, which is quite high in other setups. The test specimen was machined at three different cutting speeds i.e. 100, 120 and 140?m/min along with two machining parameters i.e. feed and depth of cut were kept constant respectively at 0.2?mm/rev and 0.4?mm. Outcomes made a conclusion that Al₂O₃ enriched ecofriendly nanocoolant outperformed both compressed air and water soluble coolant in terms of every machinability aspects.     

高温型Mo-Al2O3金属陶瓷的研制

将Mo与Al2O3粉体按摩尔比为0．3、0．4、0．5配料，混合均匀后通过粉末冶金法制成3种Mo-Al2O3金属陶瓷试样。在1800℃，2h氢气气氛中烧结后，试样的气孔率随Mo含量的增加呈降低趋势，而强度呈增加趋势。同时，随Mo含量增加，金属陶瓷中Al2O3的晶粒尺寸减小，Mo的形态从以弥散状为主转变为以连续状为主。研制的高温型Mo-Al2O3金属陶瓷测温套管（金属与陶瓷摩尔比为0．4）在真空或N2保护条件下测量高温合金熔液温度时，平均使用寿命达到100次。     

Effect of carbide additions on grain growth in TiC−Ni cermets

The growth of carbide particles in TiC-XC-2 vol.% Ni and TiC-XC-30 vol.% Ni alloys, where X=Zr, Cr, W, Ta and Mo, was fitted to an equation of the form d³-d_o ³=Kt. The grain growth behavior during liquid phase sintering at 1673K decreased markedly with the addition of Mo₂C or WC, changed little for TaC, and increased with the addition of ZrC or Cr₃C₂. The grain contiguity decreased with increasing Ni content in the TiC−Mo₂C−Ni alloy and was greater in the alloys with smaller growth rate constant. Consequently, the effect of carbide addition on the grain growth of 2 vol.% Ni alloys was found to be similar to that of 30 vol.% Ni alloys. The grain growth mechanism could be explained by the effect of contiguous carbide grain boundaries in restricting the overall grain growth, as well as the area of the solid/liquid interfaces in the alloy by the usual solution/reprecipitation model.     

添加微量锡对铜基摩擦材料性能的影响

研究了添加微量锡对铜基摩擦的摩擦性能的影响。结果表明，微量锡对摩擦系数无显著影响，但对磨损有显著影响，当锡含量为０．５０％时，摩擦材料及对偶材料的磨损都较小。     

日本超高温结构用金属材料的研究现状

简要介绍了日本围绕燃气轮机用关键超高温金属结构材料所展开的研究开发工作,包括Ni基超合金、耐热金属间化合物、Nb基超合金及其复合材料。Ni基超合金仍是当前燃气轮机用超高温结构的主要材料,但其使用温度的上升潜力已经不多,用新的超高温材料替代Ni基超合金是燃气轮机用材的发展趋势,金属材料中耐热金属间化合物和Nb基复合材料是今后关注的焦点。     

纳米TiN改性金属陶瓷刀片的铣削性能

制备了两种纳米TiN改性金属陶瓷可转位铣刀片ToolA和ToolB。研究了这两种新型面铣刀在切削正火态45#钢时的铣削性能及其失效机理。试验结果表明,两种试验铣刀片在Vc=294m/min,fz=0.16mm/z,ap=0.5mm条件下铣削45#钢时,均未发现“崩刃”现象,并全都以“磨损”的形式失效,刀具寿命较长。此外,在同样切削条件下,ToolA具有良好的抗氧化磨损性能,而ToolB有更高的耐机械冲击能力;高温扩散和氧化磨损成为导致纳米TiN改性铣刀片磨损失效的主要原因。