Grain refinement in low SFE and particle-containing nickel aluminium bronze during severe plastic deformation at elevated temperatures

The influence of particle size and morphology on grain refinement in low stacking fault energy(SFE)alloys was studied by comparing the grain structures in single-and multi-phase Al-bronze(AB)alloys following equal channel angular pressing(ECAP)between 350 and 500℃.In particular,nickel aluminium bronze(NAB)was chosen as it contained both coarse and fine rounded particles,as well as a lamellar phase which evolved during ECAP.Grain refinement in the single-phase alloy was achieved through dynamic recrystallisation initiated at deformed twin boundaries.By contrast,different mechanisms were observed in the particle-containing NAB.Recrystallisation around the coarse κⅡ particles(～5 μm)was promoted through particle stimulated nucleation(PSN),whereas recrystallisation in the region of the fine κⅣ(～0.4μm)was delayed due to the activation of secondary slip.Grain refinement in areas of the lamellar κⅢ showed significant variation,depending on the lamellar orientation relative to the shear plane of ECAP.As the lamellae deformed,numerous high angle grain boundaries were generated between fragments and served as nucleation sites for recrystallisation,while PSN occurred around spheroidised lamellae.The spreading of the κⅢ particles by ECAP then enhanced the total area of recrystallised grains.     

Comparative study on the viscosity modeling of the Ag–Au–Cu liquid alloys

With the new CALPHAD-type model proposed in our previous work, the viscosity of the Ag–Au–Cu system was re-optimized. Comparisons were made in the calculated viscosities of the Ag–Au and Ag–Cu liquid alloys at 1373 K among different models. It was found that the CALPHAD-type models perform better than the empirical models. The calculated viscosities of the Ag–Au–Cu liquid alloys with and without ternary interaction parameters were both compared with the calculation results of the previous CALPHAD-type model. Considering ternary interaction, the best fitness with the experimental data could be obtained by our model. The good performance in reproducing the measured viscosities of binary and ternary systems evidences the validity of the new model.     

Effect of Sm on the cyclic stability of La–Y–Ni-based alloys and their comparison with RE–Mg–Ni-based hydrogen storage alloy

The LaY₂Ni_9.7Mn_0.5Al_0.3 and LaSm_0.3Y_1.7Ni_9.7Mn_0.5Al_0.3 alloys have been synthesized to investigate the effect of Sm partial substitution for Y on the cyclic stability of A₂B₇-type La–Y–Ni-based alloys. Their cyclic properties were also compared with the A₂B₇-type (RE_0.85Mg_0.15)₂(NiAl)₇ (RE = Rare Earth) alloys. The gas-solid and electrochemical cycle lives were tested. The structural stability, pulverization, and oxidation/corrosion performances were studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and electrochemical methods. The partial substitution of Sm for Y improves anti-corrosion and anti-pulverization performances, thereby increasing the cycle life of A₂B₇-type La–Y–Ni-based hydrogen storage alloys. The A₂B₇-type RE–Y–Ni-based alloys exhibit better crystal structure stability, but the gas-solid and electrochemical cyclic stability is worse than A₂B₇-type (RE_0.85Mg_0.15)₂(NiAl)₇ alloys due to easier pulverization of particles and the oxidation of Y elements.     

Ni–Cr alloys for effectively enhancing hydrogen evolution processes in phosphate-buffered neutral electrolytes

Significant efforts have been made to develop highly active non-noble metal-based, affordable metallic and stable electro-catalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Strong acid and bases are now used in HER operations to achieve large-scale, sustained H₂ fuel production. However, few studies have utilized phosphate-buffered neutral electrolytes (PBS) in the field of neutral electrolyte technology. In this work, a certain alloys with a Ni–Cr basis have been produced as favorable components for the HER under neutral conditions. Additionally, the current investigations are emphasizing on the concentration of buffer phosphate species in the HER activity of various materials. By employing polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) in neutral solutions, the electro-catalytic activity of new alloys on HER was evaluated. According to the preliminary findings, the examined Ni–Cr-based alloys show superior HER catalytic activity in neutral electrolytes. Additionally, the Ni–Cr alloy matrix with Fe and Mo added enhances HER electrocatalytic efficiency while lowering interfacial charge transfer resistance. Due to its low overpotential of ?297 mV @ 10 mA cm^?2 and Tafel slope of 94 mV dec^?1 in 1.0 M PBS media, the Ni–Cr–Mo–Fe alloy exhibits an efficient HER, suggesting that the Ni–Cr–Mo–Fe electrode will be a potential noble metal-free electro-catalyst for HER. The Ni–Cr–Mo–Fe cathode is a readily available and affordable material for the production of HER in neutral medium.     

镁合金表面处理新进展

镁及镁合金具有低密度、高的比强度和比刚度、优良的阻尼减震性能,逐渐成为汽车、摩托车轻量化和节约能源的理想材料.但镁合金较差的耐蚀性限制了其在汽车、航空等工业中的广泛应用.改善镁合金耐蚀性的有效途径之一是在镁合金表面施加一层保护涂层.该涂层作为腐蚀屏障,能有效地隔离基体与腐蚀介质.综述了镁合金表面处理的最新研究状况,主要包括微弧氧化、金属铝涂层、含氟协和涂层、物理气相沉积、离子注入等,并展望了其应用前景.     

硅铝合金车削中切削力和切削温度的研究

研究金刚石刀具切削硅铝合金时切削力和切削温度的变化规律。结果表明，在金刚石刀具精车硅铝合金时，主切削力和切削温度随进给量的增加同步增长，在切削时应尽量选取较小的进给量避免切削区温度过高。在较高切削速度时．存在一段使切削力最小的范围，切削时切削速度应尽量选在这段范围内，改善切削效果。切削温度在所选切削范围内随切削速度的增加而持续增加。     

Metal hydride air conditioner

The relationship among the hydrogen storage properties, cycling characteristics and thermal parameters of the metal hydride air conditioning systems was investigated. Based on a new alloy selection model, three pairs of hydrogen storage alloys, LaNi4.4 Mn0.26 Al0.34 / La0.6 Nd0.4 Ni4.8 Mn0.2 Cu0. 1, LaNi4.61Mn0. 26 Al0.13/La0.6 Nd0.4 Ni4.8 Mn0.2 Cu0. 1 and LaNi4.61 Mn0.26 Al0.13/La0.6 Y0.4 Ni4.8 Mn0. 2, were selected as the working materials for the metal hydride air conditioning system. Studies on the factors affecting the COP of the system showed that higher COP and available hydrogen content need the proper operating temperature and cycling time,large hydrogen storage capacity, flat plateau and small hysterisis of hydrogen alloys, proper original input hydrogen content and mass ratio of the pair of alloys. It also needs small conditioning system was established by using LaNi4.61 Mn0.26 Al0. 13/La0.6 Y0.4 Ni4.8 Mn0.2 alloys as the working materials, which showed that under the operating temperature of 180℃/40℃, a low temperature of 13℃ was reached, with COP =0.38 and Wnet =0.09 kW/kg.     

时效温度对铝锂合金裂纹扩展方式影响的半定量研究

以2090 Ce合金为研究对象,测试不同时效温度、时间的断裂韧性,并对试样断口进行半定量分析,探讨时效工艺、断裂韧性及断裂机制之间的响应关系。研究表明,2090 Ce合金的断裂韧性试样以分层开裂为主要断裂方式。分层开裂与时效温度有密切关系,随时效温度升高,分层比例增大,厚度变薄。分层开裂亦与应力状态、晶界强度有密切关系,分层裂纹最先在三向应力的作用下于试样中心的晶界处形成,平行承载的薄板处于平面应力状态,裂尖前方塑性区扩大,消耗较多塑性变形功,从而达到增塑作用。时效温度和时间对断裂韧性临界裂纹尺寸影响很小。