The Electron–Phonon Interaction of Low-Dimensional and Multi-Dimensional Materials from He Atom Scattering

Atom scattering is becoming recognized as a sensitive probe of the electron–phonon interaction parameter λ at metal and metal-overlayer surfaces. Here, the theory is developed, linking λ to the thermal attenuation of atom scattering spectra (in particular, the Debye–Waller factor), to conducting materials of different dimensions, from quasi-1D systems such as W(110):H(1 × 1) and Bi(114), to quasi-2D layered chalcogenides, and high-dimensional surfaces such as quasicrystalline 2ML-Ba(0001)/Cu(001) and d-AlNiCo(00001). Values of λ obtained using He atoms compare favorably with known values for the bulk materials. The corresponding analysis indicates in addition, the number of layers contributing to the electron–phonon interaction, which is measured in an atom surface collision.     

Magnetocaloric and magneto-transport properties of Gd10Co20Si70 alloy

We report the results of magnetic, thermodynamic, transport and magnetocaloric effect (MCE) studies of newly synthesized Gd_(10)Co_(20)Si_(70) alloy. These measurements confirm an antiferromagnetic transition at T_N=9 K. Both MCE and magnetoresistance (MR) show quadratic dependence on the applied magnetic field, indicating the presence of spin fluctuations in the alloy. The maximum values of the magnetic entropy change determined from the isothermal magnetization data for magnetic field change of 7 and9 T are found to be 10.5 and 15.6 J/kg·K, respectively. As a consequence of the spin fluctuations effect, the MCE peaks are pulled towards high temperature side as asymmetrically broadened peak. The MR attains a large positive value of 73%at 2 K in 8 T. The large MR and reversible MCE make this alloy an attractive multifunctional magnetic material.     

基于ABAQUS的变截面橡胶密封条热应力与密封性分析

研究用于发动机油气分离器的乙烯丙烯酸酯橡胶密封胶条在不同温度下的强度和密封性能。借助于大型有限元分析软件ABAQUS建立橡胶密封胶条与配合壳体的有限元模型,采用Mooney-Rivlin模型,对不同温度下的密封胶条进行热应力计算分析,得到橡胶密封胶条在不同温度下的Von Mises应力、压缩率、接触应力和接触宽度。结果表明:随着温度的升高,密封胶条的Von Mises应力和密封胶条与壳体连续接触面上的接触应力逐渐增加,接触宽度基本不变,密封条的压缩率逐渐减小;密封胶条的Von Mises应力远小于橡胶材料的拉伸强度,满足强度要求;密封胶条连续接触面上的接触应力始终大于油气分离器的工作压力且接触宽度符合要求,橡胶密封胶条满足密封条件。     

Neural network modelling on temperature coefficient of surface tension and its usage in melting point prediction of nanosized metal particles

Temperature coefficient of surface tension is a very important parameter to calculate phase diagrams of nanoparticle metal systems. In this paper, neural network calculation was for the first time used to evaluate the temperature coefficient. It shows that the constructed neural network can predict the temperature coefficient values for 37 metals, with the deviation from the averaged experimental measurements smaller than 25%. Furthermore, the neural network predictions were compared with the calculated values by using an empirical equation and it shows a better performance.     

Evolution of properties of parts during MIM and sintering of recycled oxide particles

Metal injection moulding (MIM) is an established process for high volume production of complex shaped metallic parts using commercially available feedstocks. The characteristics of parts after moulding, debinding, and sintering cannot be simply predictable from raw materials because the properties get altered with the process parameters and the corresponding levels of porosity during processing steps. In this study, physical properties, microstructure, and mechanical properties of the MIM parts have been characterised to understand the evolution of strength during various steps in MIM processing. Feedstocks with different binder loading show a considerable difference in physical as well as mechanical characteristics. During sintering of parts which have solid loading of grinding sludge, simultaneous in situ reduction and densification takes place, whereas only densification occurs in carbonyl iron parts. It is, therefore, possible to make complex shaped parts of different levels of porosity from downgraded shop floor metallic waste.     

气控环形防喷器密封胶芯大变形分析

针对气控环形防喷器胶芯在密封过程中的大变形以及与油管存在密封压力难以计算的问题,建立胶芯物理模型,结合厚壁筒理论与橡胶本构方程,同时考虑胶芯的材料非线性和几何非线性,探讨防喷器密封过程中胶芯变形与接触压力的变化。根据胶芯变形过程中无变形阶段、自由变形阶段和接触变形阶段的不同受力状况,利用迭代的方法对每个离散微段施加控制压力,得到不同控制压力下胶芯变形量与接触压力,并与仿真结果进行比较。结果表明:在自由变形阶段,随控制压力增加,胶芯变形量逐渐增大且由中间向两侧逐渐减小;在接触变形阶段,胶芯内径保持不变,且与油管间接触压力不断增加。采用胶芯变形理论方法计算的接触压力变化规律与仿真结果基本相同,验证了胶芯变形理论计算方法的正确性。