Carbides/nitrides precipitates in a C-Mn strip by CSP technology

The carbides/nitrides precipitates in ferrite grains, on grain boundaries and dislocations were investigated on a hot-rolled C-Mn strip （0.16wt%C-1.22wt%Mn-0.022wt%Ti） produced by the CSP （compact strip production） technology using TEM and X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy. The Pickering＇s equation for the contribution of precipitates to the yield stress was also discussed. It is shown that there are numerous fine and dispersive precipitates TiC in the ferrite grains, on the grain boundaries and dislocations. Also there are a small amount of coarser Ti（C, N） particles and TiC particles associated with MnS. Precipitation strengthening on steels produced by the CSP technology is significant.     

Infrared transmission spectra of Cd<Subscript>1−x</Subscript>Zn<Subscript>x</Subscript>Te (x = 0.04) crystals

Three indicators (T₁₀₀₀, T₅₀₀₀, and T₁₀₀₀/T₅₀₀₀) are used to appraise the infrared (IR) transmission spectra for Cd_1−xZn_xTe (CZT) slices. By comparing the values of these three indicators, four typical types of IR spectra are characterized for CZT crystals. The CZT crystals possessing the four types of IR spectra are different in microstructures, especially the densities and sizes of Te precipitates, the free carrier concentrations, and the resistivities. Mechanisms for the elimination of tiny and dense Te precipitates are given by analyzing the variation of the IR transmittance in the range of 500–5000 cm⁻¹ during the annealing process.     

Effect of precipitation from tweed matrix on the mechanical properties in a metastable beta alloy of Ti-15-3

The effects of aging treatment on the microstructures and mechanical properties of a metastable beta titanium alloy Ti-15-3 (Ti−15V−3Al−3Sn-3Cr) have been investigated with hardness measurements, tensile test, and optical and electron microscopy. Precipitate-free beta structure with average grain size of about 56 μm was obtained after solution treatment at 800°C for 15 min followed by air cooling. Solution treated specimens were aged up to 800 h in the temperature range between 350 and 600°C. The morphology of the precipitates was varied significantly, depending on the aging temperature. The fine aggregates of α precipitates were dominant above 450°C. Peak hardness values were maintained up to 800 h at 500°C, which showed the superior thermal stability of α precipitates. Tensile strength increased up to 1600 MPa along with the decrease of elongation after aging at 350 and 400°C.     

控轧控冷工艺对高强度锚杆钢组织和性能的影响

随着矿井深度的增加,对锚杆支护强韧性的要求越来越高,为了应对这一情况,需要研发出更高强度的锚杆钢。利用锚杆钢研究了轧制工艺、冷却工艺与珠光体、铁素体相比例,析出相析出行为及力学性能的关系。研究结果表明,在中轧后、精轧前采用适当水冷+回复段处理的复合工艺可使晶粒更细小、组织更均匀。对超高强度锚杆钢进行热压缩变形试验,由热模拟试验结果确定相转变温度为A_c1=737 ℃、A_c3=886 ℃。最终筛选出入精轧温度为810 ℃、回复段温度为800 ℃时,可获得的晶粒尺寸达4 μm,珠光体体积分数为66.8%,铁素体体积分数为33.2%,珠光体片层间距达200 nm;另外调整V、Cr、N等析出以提高锚杆钢的强韧性,较低的回复温度有利于细小、弥散、V(C/N)析出相的析出,V(C/N)的析出可进一步改善锚杆钢的力学性能。由该控轧控冷工艺轧制的锚杆钢屈服强度为780 MPa、抗拉强度为930 MPa、硬度为291HV、伸长率为20%。     

高强度不锈钢应用及研究进展

高强度不锈钢因其优异的综合性能及成熟的生产工艺,已成为航空、航天、海洋、石化工程等高端制造业领域的重要材料。系统回溯高强度不锈钢的发展及应用历程,总结此类钢的强韧化机理及最新研究进展,并详细梳理了影响该钢的氢陷阱行为及氢脆抗力的主要因素。结合现有研究成果,提出了采用多种类纳米级第二相颗粒复合析出强化突破高强度不锈钢强韧性匹配极限的思路;通过调控钢中析出相及逆转变奥氏体的交互析出行为,提高后者的机械、化学稳定性,使其作为钢中裂纹及可扩散氢的双重“陷阱”,从而提高钢的裂纹及氢脆抗力。最后指出未来新型高强度不锈钢的研发须重点关注以材料基因算法、人工神经网络、机器学习为代表的“人工智能化”合金设计理念。     

含Li的高锌Al-Zn-Mg-Cu合金的时效行为

对化学成分(质量分数，％)为Al-11.8Zn-2．9Mg-2．8Cu-1．17Li的合金分别在110℃、120℃、130℃、140℃、150℃、160℃和180℃进行人工时效，并对部分试样进行透射电镜观察。结果表明，适量Li对高合金含量的Al-Zn-Mg-Cu合金的沉淀相形核影响不大，但可抑制其长大。高的合金含量，可以使合金在时效过程中析出高密度细小的沉淀相，从而达到很高的硬度，但不能完全固溶于基体的合金元素在晶界形成粗大的第二相。     

Evaluation of corrosion behavior of Al-Mg-Li alloys in seawater

Weldalite 050, a high-strength Al-Mg-Li alloy, was evaluated for its corrosion resistance in deaerated and air saturated Arabian Gulf water to determine its suitability for marine applications. Weight loss and electrochemical studies showed that the alloy had minimum corrosion rates of 1.82 and 4.82 mpy (mils per year), respectively, in deaerated and air saturated Arabian Gulf water with very high total dissolved solids (TDS) content. Weldalite 050 exhibited good resistance to corrosion at velocities up to 3.9 m/s. The formation of Al₂MgLi, Al-Li, Al₁₂Mg₁₇, and Al-Li precipitates has a pronounced effect on its corrosion resistance. The corrosion resistance of Weldalite 050 compares favorably with that of alloys 5052 and 5054, wrought alloys 6061 and 6013, and silicon carbide (SiC) reinforced alloys 6061 and 6013.     

Influence of Indium Trace Addition on the Precipitation Behavior in a 357 Cast Aluminum Alloy

Effect of indium addition on aging precipitation behavior of 357 cast alloy has been investigated by hardness measurement, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and TEM analysis. Age hardening results show that 0.1 wt.% indium addition to 357 cast alloy increases the peak hardness by 20 HV during aging at 160 °C. DSC and TEM analysis results show that indium addition constrains precipitation of GP zones, and enhances precipitation of phases. The possible indium atoms participating in the precipitation during aging and the large indium-vacancy binding energy can explain the effect of indium on aging behavior of 357 cast alloy.     

冷轧对GH4169合金组织与性能的影响

采用X射线衍射技术及透射电子显微镜研究了冷轧变形道次及不同变形量对GH4169合金中金属间化合物γ″相和δ相的分布，形貌，数量及性能的影响，结果表明：随着变形程度的增加，析出相由晶内和和晶界析出逐渐转变到形变带及位错墙处析出，γ″相的尺寸逐渐减小，γ″、δ相的析出含量以及材料的强度逐渐增加，双道次冷轧变形提高了δ相的含量，但降低了γ″相的析出量和材料的强度。