Microstructure and mechanical properties of squeeze-cast Al−5.0Mg−3.0Zn−1.0Cu alloys in solution-treated and aged conditions

The microstructure and mechanical properties at different depths of squeeze-cast, solution-treated and aged Al−5.0Mg−3.0Zn−1.0Cu alloy were investigated. For squeeze-cast alloy, from casting surface to interior, the grain size of α(Al) matrix and width of T-Mg₃₂(AlZnCu)₄₉ phase increase significantly, while the volume fraction of T phase decreases. The related mechanical properties including ultimate tensile strength (UTS) and elongation decrease from 243.7 MPa and 2.3% to 217.9 MPa and 1.4%, respectively. After solution treatment at 470 °C for 36 h, T phase is dissolved into matrix, and the grain size increases so that the UTS and elongation from surface to interior are respectively reduced from 387.8 MPa and 18.6% to 348.9 MPa and 13.9%. After further peak-aging at 120 °C for 24 h, numerous G.P. II zone and η′ phase precipitate in matrix. Consequently, UTS values of the surface and interior increase to 449.5 and 421.4 MPa, while elongation values decrease to 12.5% and 8.1%, respectively.     

Ordinary Portland Cement composition for the optimization of the synergies of supplementary cementitious materials of ternary binders in hydration processes

The synergistic effects of using several supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), such as Blast Furnace Slags plus Limestone Filler or Fly Ashes, depend on the OPC composition. When using an OPC which is poor in C₃A and alkalis in ternary formulations, a similar initial strength gain to that of a plain OPC is detected and at longer hydration ages, the formation of monocarboaluminate, hemicarbonate and hydrotalcite instead of monosulphate can be seen. If an OPC with a higher C₃A content and alkalis is used with SCMs, the higher availability of Al causes the early formation of monocarboaluminate and a lower initial strength gain. At longer hydration times, in ternary blends with both OPCs, the mechanical strengths are higher and the C-S-H gels formed are richer in Al and poorer in C/S ratio with a subsequent lowering of the alkali content in the pore solution when compared to that in plain OPC.     

Hydrogen sorption properties of V85Ni15

An alloy with nominal composition V₈₅Ni₁₅ was prepared in a vacuum induction melting apparatus. The chemical analysis of the sample showed a V (Ni) content of 82.63 (15.68) at% and small contaminations by carbon and aluminum. XRD measurements confirmed that the bcc Ni-V solid solution phase is the main constituent of the sample. However, a minor impurity (approximately 6.5 wt%) due to the precipitation of the sigma NiV_3-x phase is present in the sample.Hydrogen sorption measurements extending from 150 °C up to 400 °C in a wide pressure range (up to 90 bar) were performed. Upon hydrogenation below 250 °C, one observes the subsequent presence of an α phase and of two hydride phases with different values of dehydrogenation enthalpy: ΔH_dehydr = 21 ± 1 kJ/mol for 0.15 ≤ H/M ≤ 0.30 and ΔH_dehydr = 26 ± 2 kJ/mol for 0.53 ≤ H/M ≤ 0.59. Above 300 °C, there is no evidence of the formation of hydrides and only an α phase is present up to the maximum measured composition, with a hydrogenation enthalpy ΔH_hydr = 10.0 ± 0.5 kJ/mol.     

多次真空固溶处理对GH1131高温合金组织和力学性能的影响

利用真空高压气淬工艺研究了GH1131高温合金经1100~1170 ℃范围内多次真空固溶处理后的组织和力学性能。结果表明,固溶态组织包含奥氏体晶粒和颗粒状碳化物,且随着固溶温度的升高,晶粒度稍有增大趋势。GH1131高温合金经多次真空固溶处理后组织均匀,常温与高温力学性能稳定,经1100 ℃+1130 ℃+1170 ℃三次真空固溶处理后,晶粒度维持了6~8级,900 ℃高温抗拉强度达到200 MPa。     

组合赋权的TOPSIS在冲击地压危险性评价中的应用

为了合理准确地评价煤矿冲击地压危险性,在现有评价冲击地压危险性实例的基础上,从煤矿地质因素和开采因素2个方面,选取10个主要的影响指标,利用熵权法和指标相关性权重法分别计算影响冲击地压危险性的各评价指标权重,再根据组合赋权的方法得出各指标的综合权重,构建基于逼近理想解理论的冲击地压危险性评价模型。以重庆砚石台煤矿为例,选取20组评价冲击地压危险性样本数据进行分析,确定评价冲击地压危险性的最优和最劣状况,然后计算出各个评价方案与最优和最劣状况的距离,最后综合最优与最劣距离,确定评价对象的相对贴近度。应用结果表明:评价结果与实际情况一致,且该模型相较其他模型的评价结果更加科学准确,表明该方法有良好的实用价值。     

汽车用钢弹性模量测试探讨

采用静态拉伸试验方法对系列汽车用钢材料进行测试，得到了汽车用钢材料的弹性模量，分析了强化方式、轧制方向、塑性变形等对材料弹性模量的影响。结果表明：强化方式影响材料的弹性模量，固溶强化的汽车用钢材料弹性模量最大；材料的弹性模量表现出各向异性特点，垂直于轧制方向的弹性模量最大；塑性变形降低材料的弹性模量。研究结果为工程设计、冲压模拟、碰撞模拟、回弹模拟等提供计算依据。     

复合细化变质多元铝硅合金强化机制的研究

为改善力学性能,采用新型Al-5Ti-1B-1RE中间合金细化剂和Al-10Sr中间合金变质剂对铸态多元铝硅A356铝合金及在铸态A356铝合金中按一定比例添加Cu、Mn、Ti等元素组成的新型铝合金进行复合细化变质处理。采用光学显微镜(OM)、扫描电镜(SEM)及能谱、透射电镜(TEM)和电子式万能试验机(CSS-44100)等技术对多元铝硅合金中的第二相粒子的形态分布特征及强化机制进行分析。结果表明：经复合细化变质处理的A356铝合金中的第二相粒子共晶硅相由粗大的片层状转变为典型的纤维状,在软韧相α-Al基体晶界处较均匀的析出,α-Al相晶粒尺寸显著变小,其强化机制主要是第二相粒子共晶硅Hall-Petch晶界细晶强化；在新型铝合金中除第二相粒子共晶硅外,还存在其它较弥散分布在晶界或晶内的第二相强化粒子,多种强化机制共同起作用,当分布在晶界上时,主要是Hall-Petch强化机制；当分布在晶内时,主要是Orowan强化机制,成为阻碍位错运动的有效障碍,起到强化作用。