Effect of CaO composition on oxidation and burning behaviors of AM50 Mg alloy

Oxidation and burning behaviors were studied for CaO added AM50 Mg composites which were manufactured by conventional melting and casting processes without SF6 protective gas. CaO added AM50 Mg composites show the stable oxidation resistance, while AM50 Mg alloys show the poor oxidation resistance. The effects of CaO addition on the burning resistance under ambient, nitrogen and dry air atmospheres were examined for CaO added AM50 Mg composites. With increasing CaO addition, the burning temperature increase...     

Oxidation of AM60B Mg Alloys Containing Dispersed SiC Particles in Air at Temperatures Between 400 and 550 °C

AM60B magnesium alloys, with and without dispersed SiC particles, were oxidized between 400 and 550 °C in air. The scales generated consisted primarily of MgO and a small amount of Mg₃N₂ formed by the outward diffusion of cations (Mg, Al, Mn) and the inward diffusion of anions (N, O). The SiC particles were stable in the AM60B alloy during oxidation and increased its oxidation resistance to a certain extent. However, given the predominance of the non-protective MgO as the main oxide, the SiC_p/AM60B composites were inevitably destroyed as oxidation progressed.     

The effect of substrate composition on the electrochemical and mechanical properties of PEO coatings on Mg alloys

Plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) is a unique surface treatment technology which is based on anodic oxidation forming ceramic oxide coatings on the surface of light alloys such as Mg, Al and Ti. In the present study, PEO coatings prepared on AZ91D, AZ31B, AM60B and AM50B Mg alloys have been investigated. Surface morphology and elemental composition of coatings were determined using scanning electron microscope (SEM) equipped with energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS). SEM results showed that the coating exhibited a porous top surface layer and a subsequent dense layer with micro-pores and shrinkage cracks. Phase analysis of coatings was carried out by X-ray diffraction (XRD). XRD analyses indicated that PEO coatings on AZ alloys had higher amount of Periclase (MgO) followed by the presence of Spinel (MgAl₂O₄) e.g. on the AZ91D alloy compared to that on AM series alloys. In order to examine the effect of substrate composition on adhesion strength of PEO coating scratch tests were carried out. Electrochemical corrosion tests were undertaken by means of potentiodynamic polarization technique in 3.5% NaCl solution at room temperature (20 ± 2 °C). Corrosion test results indicated that the corrosion rates of coated Mg alloys decreased by nearly two orders of magnitude as compared to bare Mg alloys. PEO coatings on AZ series alloys showed better corrosion resistance and higher adhesion properties than AM series alloys. In addition to the PEO processing parameters, such are mainly attributes of the compositional variations of the substrate alloys which are responsible for the formation, phase contents and structural properties of the PEO coatings.     

High temperature oxidation of AZ31 + 0.3 wt.%Ca and AZ31 + 0.3 wt.%CaO magnesium alloys

Magnesium alloys of AZ31 + 0.3 wt.%Ca and AZ31 + 0.3 wt.%CaO were cast and oxidized between 450 and 650 °C in atmospheric air. The initially added Ca and CaO enabled to cast the alloys in air without using environmentally hazardous SF₆ gas, by forming a thin CaO-rich barrier layer at the surface during casting. A thin CaO-rich barrier layer was also formed at the surface during oxidation in air, thereby increasing the oxidation resistance of the AZ31 alloy considerably. The initially added Ca and CaO reacted with Al to become Al₂Ca along the grain boundaries of the AZ31 alloy during casting.     

Thermogravimetric Study of Oxidation-Resistant Alloys for High-Temperature Solar Receivers

Three special alloys likely to be suitable for high-temperature solar receivers were studied for their resistance to oxidation up to a temperature of 1050°C in dry atmospheres of CO₂ and air. The alloys were Haynes HR160, Hastelloy X, and Haynes 230, all nickel-based alloys with greater than 20% chromium content. The oxidation rate of specimens cut from sample master alloys was followed by thermogravimetry by continuously monitoring the weight change with a microbalance for a test duration of 10 h. The corrosion resistance was deduced from the total weight increase of the specimens and the morphology of the oxide scale. The surface oxide layer formed (scale) was characterized by scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy and in all cases was found to be chromia. Oxidation was analyzed by means of parabolic rate law, albeit in some instances linear breakaway corrosion was also observed. For the temperature range investigated, all alloys corroded more in CO₂ than in air due to the formation of a stronger and more protective oxide scale in the presence of air. At 1000°C, the most resistant alloy to corrosion in CO₂ was Haynes 230. Alloy Haynes HR160 was the most oxidized alloy at 1000°C in both CO₂ and air. Hastelloy X oxidized to a similar extent in CO₂ at both 900°C and 1000°C, but in air, it resisted oxidation better at 1000°C than either at 900°C or 1000°C.     

Oxidation behavior of C/C composites with SiC/ZrSiO4–SiO2 coating

A SiC/ZrSiO₄–SiO₂ (SZS) coating was successfully fabricated on the carbon/carbon (C/C) composites by pack cementation, slurry painting and sintering to improve the anti-oxidation property and thermal shock resistance. The anti-oxidation properties under different oxygen partial pressures (OPP) and thermal shock resistance of the SZS coating were investigated. The results show that the SZS coated sample under low OPP, corresponding to the ambient air, during isothermal oxidation was 0.54% in mass gain after 111 h oxidation at 1500 °C and less than 0.03% in mass loss after 50 h oxidation in high OPP, corresponding to the air flow rate of 36 L/h. Additionally, the residual compressive strengths (RCS) of the SZS coated samples after oxidation for 50 h in high OPP and 80 h in low OPP remain about 70% and 72.5% of those of original C/C samples, respectively. Moreover, the mass loss of SZS coated samples subjected to the thermal cycle from 1500 °C in high OPP to boiling water for 30 times was merely 1.61%.     

Effect of cooling rate on oxidation resistance and powder ignition temperature of AM50 alloy with addition of yttrium

This paper focused on the effect of cooling rate on oxidation resistance and ignition temperature (T_i) of AM50 alloy. Y addition of 0.0 wt%, 0.15 wt%, 0.28 wt%, 0.45 wt% and 1.00 wt%, respectively was added to the AM50 alloy. The result showed that the oxidation resistance was directly affected by the microstructure. Rapid solidification (RS) had a positive effect on improving the oxidation resistance. It is noticeable that no Al₂Y intermetallic compound was found in the microstructure after RS. Elemental Y dissolved in the solid solution increased with increasing Y addition after RS. It is confirmed that Y addition dissolved in the solid solution and phase distribution were key factors for improving the oxidation resistance.     

含稀土镁合金的摩擦磨损性能

研究稀土对AZ91和AM60镁合金摩擦磨损性能的影响。结果表明:在所研究的范围内,稀土镁合金的摩擦磨损特性明显优于基体合金;含稀土镁合金与不含稀土镁合金的磨损速率都随载荷的增加而增加,AZ91镁合金的耐磨性要远远高于AM60稀土镁合金。磨损机制在实验条件下都相同,均发生由轻微磨损向严重磨损的转变;稀土的加入细化合金组织,改善镁合金的综合性能,增强磨损表面氧化膜的稳定性,提高稀土镁合金的承载能力,有效地延迟由轻微磨损向严重磨损的转变过程。     

Behavior of CaO and Calcium in pure Magnesium

Mg alloys exhibit a number of good properties such as low density, good castability and high specific strength.However, molten Mg and Mg alloys are ignited without the melt protective gases during melting and casting process due to their high reactivity.The purpose of this study is to investigate effects of Ca and CaO on pure Mg through microstructure observation, ignition test and phase analysis.With increasing Ca and CaO contents, the ignition resistance of Ca or CaO added pure Mg is increased and the grains are refined.As results of XRD and EDS, CaO is reduced to Ca in CaO added pure Mg.Mg2Ca phase is formed even in 0.1 wt.%CaO added pure Mg by reduction mechanism, while Mg2Ca phase is formed over 1.35 wt.% Ca added pure Mg.     

Effect of minor alloying elements La,C and B on the cyclic oxidation behavior of Ni-Cr-W-Mo superalloys

The cyclic oxidation behavior of Ni-Cr-W-Mo base alloys with various La, C and B contents is investigated at 1150 °C in ambient air with 15 min of high-temperature exposure and 5 min of air cooling. Oxidation resistance is evaluated by the weight change during cyclic oxidation. The cross-section of the oxide scale is observed by scanning electron microscopy after the cyclic oxidation test. The oxide scale mainly consists with spinels and a chromia layer. NiWO₄ oxide particles and NiO are also observed in some areas. The addition of La improves the cyclic oxidation resistance significantly. However, the addition of 0.03 wt% B reduces the beneficial effect of La. The additions of B and C increase the spallation at the initial stage such that severe weight loss is observed. However, the spallation is reduced at the later stage. The addition of a proper amounts of B and C can be beneficial to improve the cyclic oxidation resistance of Ni-Cr-W-Mo alloys.     

Effect of Purging Gas on Wetting Behavior of Sn-3.5Ag Lead-Free Solder on Nickel-Coated Aluminum Substrate

The wetting characteristics of Sn-3.5Ag lead-free solder alloy on nickel-coated aluminum substrates in air (ambient), nitrogen, and argon atmospheres were investigated. The contact angles for the solder alloy obtained under air and argon atmospheres were in the range of 36°-38°. With nitrogen atmosphere the contact angle was found to be significantly lower at about 26°. Solder solidifying in air exhibited needle-shaped tin-rich dendrites surrounded by a eutectic matrix. The amount of tin dendrites decreased in argon atmosphere. However, the morphology of tin dendrites transformed from needle-shaped to nearly non-dendritic shape as the soldering atmosphere was changed from air to nitrogen. The interfacial microstructures revealed the presence of Ni₃Sn and Ni₃Sn₄ IMCs at the interface. The enhanced wettability observed under nitrogen atmosphere is attributed to the higher thermal conductivity of nitrogen gas and the formation of higher amount of Ni₃Sn IMCs at the interface compared to air and argon atmospheres.     

On the Pre-oxidation Treatments of Four Commercial Ni-Based Superalloys in Air and in Ar–H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O at 950 °C

The short-term oxidation behaviour of RA 602CA, Inconel 693, Manaurite 40XO and Sumitomo 696, which are four alloys recommended for hydrocarbon processing, was studied both in air and in Ar–H₂O to determine the conditions of pre-oxidation treatments. Regardless of the considered material, the oxidation rate at 950 °C was systematically higher in Ar–H₂O than in dry air. Surface examination of the Al-containing alloys indicated that they were not uniformly oxidized all over the surface. All Al-containing alloys (from 1.6 to 3.2% wt) formed an external protective alumina scale and behaved as alumina-forming alloys in dry air at 950 °C. In contrast, these alloys developed a rate-controlling chromia scale and severe internal oxidation in a H₂O-containing atmosphere. Compared with their oxidation behaviour in air + H₂O, the phenomenon was significantly enhanced in the atmosphere that coupled water vapour with a low oxygen pressure. Consequently, the Al-containing alloys should not be pre-oxidized in a water vapour atmosphere prior to long exposure to a corrosive atmosphere. In contrast, the chromia-forming Al-free 696 alloy exhibited identical oxidation behaviour in both atmospheres, demonstrating that the degradation of this alloy was not significantly affected by water vapour.     

Effect of H2O and CO2 on the Oxidation Behavior and Durability at High Temperature of ODS-FeCrAl

Cyclic oxidation testing was conducted on alloy MA956 and two different batches of alloy PM2000 at 1,100 and 1,200 °C in different atmospheres rich in O₂, H₂O and CO₂. Compared to 1 h cycles in dry O₂, exposure in air + 10 vol.% H₂O resulted in an increase of the oxidation rate and a decrease of the time to breakaway for all alloys at 1,200 °C, and a faster consumption of Al in the MA956 alloy. One hour cyclic testing in 49.25 % CO₂ + 50 % H₂O + 0.75 % O₂ had a smaller effect on the oxidation rate but led to increased formation of voids in alloy MA956, which had an impact on the alloy creep resistance. At 1,100 °C, exposure in 50 % CO₂ + 50 % H₂O resulted in significant oxide spallation compared with oxidation in air, but this was not the case when 0.75 % O₂ was added to the CO₂/H₂O mixture as a buffer. The control of impurity levels drastically improved the oxidation resistance of PM2000.     

Effect of be addition on the oxidation behavior of Mg−Ca alloys at elevated temperature

Beryllium was added to Mg−Ca alloys to study their ignition-proof properties. The ignition temperatures of Mg−2Ca alloys were increased dramatically with increasing Be addition. Thermogravimetric measurement revealed that the oxidation of Mg−2Ca alloys was slowed down by Be addition. After elevated temperature exposure to air, the Mg−2Ca alloy was partially ignited, while the surface of Be-containing alloys was smooth without any partial ignition. SEM, low-angle XRD, and AES observations indicated that the surface of Becontaining alloys became compact and dense, and the oxide film formed at elevated temperature mainly consisted of CaO together with MgO and BeO. It was found that the CaO enriched oxide layer acted as an impermeable barrier to the inward diffusion of oxygen and thus further oxidation was prevented.     

The effect of small additions of Zr, Cr, Mg, Al, and Si on the oxidation of 6∶4 brass

The oxidation behavior of 60%Cu-40%Zn brass having small amounts of Zr, Cr, Mg, Al, and Si was studied between 873 and 1043 K in air. The alloying element of Mg was harmful, while other alloying elements were beneficial to oxidation resistance. Particularly, the simultaneous addition of Al and Si decreased the oxidation rate drastically. During oxidation, Zr formed ZrO₂ Cr formed CuCr₂O₄, Mg formed MgO, Al formed Al₂CuO₄, and Si formed amorphous SiO₂. These oxides were incorporated in the oxide scale composed predominantly of ZnO. The oxide scales formed on all the tested alloys were prone to cracking, wrinkling, and spallation.     

Effects of environment on dry sliding wear behavior of silver–copper based composites containing tungsten disulfide

Silver based composites containing different amounts of WS₂ were prepared by hot-pressing method and their tribological behaviors were investigated against coin silver under humid air, dry nitrogen and vacuum on a ball-on-disk tester with normal load of 5 N. The components of composites, microstructure of debris and worn surface were characterized using XRD SEM, EDS and XPS. It is demonstrated that environmental conditions significantly affect the tribological behavior of silver based composites. The friction coefficient is the highest in humid air, and the lowest in dry nitrogen. It is found that the friction and wear behavior of the composites are strongly depended on the characteristics of the lubrication film forming in different operating environments, such as thickness and composition. In addition, it is indicated that the dominant wear mechanisms of silver based composites are abrasive wear and delamination under different conditions.     

Synthesis and protection of AM50 magnesium alloy and its composites using environmentally pretreatment electrolyte

This article details with the synthesis and surface modification of AM50 magnesium alloy and its composite (AM50-5%ZrO₂ and AM50-10% ZrO₂) substrate to improve the corrosion resistance. Environmentally friendly chemical conversion coating based on permanganate-phosphate solution was used in this study. Deposition of electroless Ni-P alloy and electrodeposition Ni onto AM50 magnesium alloys have been carried out. The influences of pretreatment steps on the surface morphology and composition analysis have been studied using scanning electron microscope/energy dispersed X-ray system (SEM/EDS). Additionally, the surface morphology and phase composition of the coatings were determined with (SEM/EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD), respectively. Moreover, potentiodynamic polarization tests have been used to estimate the corrosion behavior of unprotected and protected AM50 Mg and its composite alloys in 5% NaCl solutions.     

Effect of Ca addition on the oxidation resistance of AZ91 magnesium alloys at elevated temperatures

AZ91 magnesium alloys containing 0.27–5.22 wt.% Ca, were melted and cast to study the effects of Ca addition on oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures. An ignition temperature test showed that the ignition of AZ91 alloy occurred at about 350–450 °C below the melting point, whereas that of the Ca-containing AZ91 alloys did so at above 650 °C. Weight gain measurements indicated that the oxidation resistance of the AZ91 alloys improved with Ca addition. The oxidation rate was dependent on the oxidation temperature. In the temperature range of 300–400 °C, the oxidation rate increased linearly. By contrast, the weight of 5 wt.% Ca-containing AZ91 alloy increased slowly due to the formation of a protective oxide layer. The oxidized surfaces were analyzed with low-angle XRD, FE-SEM equipped with EDS and AES. Complex structures were found in the oxide layers of the Ca-containing alloys: the outer layer mainly consisted of CaO, which was of uniform thickness, and the inner layer was a mixture of CaO, MgO, and Al₂O₃. In contrast to the loose and porous MgO formed on the surface of AZ91, the compact and dense oxide layers acted as an effective barrier to the further oxidation of the Ca-containing AZ91 alloys.     

Formation of Al<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript>/Al Composites by Directed Melt Oxidation of Al-Si-Zn Alloy

Observations are presented on the initiation and growth of Al₂O₃/Al composites by the directed melt oxidation of Al-Si alloys containing metallic Zn or using external dopant ZnO. Thermal gravimetric analysis, optical microscopy, and x-ray diffraction analysis were employed to characterize the progress of oxidation and the nature of oxidation products. Both Zn and ZnO dopants were able to initiate the directed melt oxidation of Al-Si alloys without any Mg being present. Al₂O₃/Al composites were produced when the alloying Zn concentration exceeding 3 wt.%. The incubation period of the oxidation process for Al-Si-Zn alloys was shortened markedly and the amount of composite products increased with the increasing of Zn content in the alloy. In addition, doping with ZnO powder resulted in dense composite formation. A macroscopically planar surface and a fine microstructure promote oxidation growth in Al₂O₃/Al composites. Doping with ZnO powder offers a significant advantage over using metallic Zn for the directed melt oxidation of Al-Si alloy.     

Influence of grain size on the oxidation behavior of NbCr2 alloys at 950-1200 °C

The oxidation behavior of mechanically alloyed microcrystalline NbCr₂ intermetallics was investigated at 950-1200 °C in air by SEM in comparison with coarse-grain cast alloys. Results indicate that the mechanically alloyed alloys possess a better oxidation resistance and are less permeable to nitrogen than the cast alloys. At 1200 °C, the mechanically alloyed NbCr₂ alloys show a better resistance to scale spallation than the cast materials. The differences observed above are attributed to the finer grains increasing the relaxation of the oxide scale stress and improving the adhesion of the oxide layer on the matrix.