搅拌铸造SiCp/2024复合材料热挤压-轧制变形组织及性能

利用搅拌铸造-热挤压-轧制工艺制备SiCp/2024复合材料薄板。通过金相观察(OM)、扫描电镜(SEM)及力学测试等手段研究了该复合材料在铸态、热挤压态及轧制态下的显微组织及力学性能,分析了材料在塑性变形过程中显微组织及力学性能的演变。结果表明,该复合材料铸坯主要由80～100μm的等轴晶组成,粗大的晶界第二相呈非连续状分布,SiC颗粒较均匀地分布于合金基体中;热挤压变形后,晶粒沿挤压方向被拉长,SiC颗粒及破碎的第二相呈流线分布特征;轧制变形后,基体合金组织进一步细化,晶粒尺寸为30～40μm,SiC颗粒破碎明显,颗粒分布趋于均匀,轧制变形对挤压过程中形成的SiC颗粒层带状不均匀组织有显著的改善作用。数学概率统计指出,塑性变形有利于提高颗粒分布的均匀性。力学测试表明,塑性变形后,复合材料的抗拉强度、屈服强度和延伸率显著提高。SiCp/2024铝基复合材料主要的断裂方式为:合金基体的延性断裂、SiC颗粒断裂及SiC/Al界面脱粘。     

Fabrication of SiC particles-reinforced magnesium matrix composite by ultrasonic vibration

Magnesium matrix composites reinforced with two volume fractions (1 and 3%) of SiC particles (1 μm) were successfully fabricated by ultrasonic vibration. Compared with as-cast AZ91 alloy, with the addition of the SiC particles grain size of matrix decreased, while most of the phase Mg₁₇Al₁₂ varied from coarse plates to lamellar precipitates in the SiCp/AZ91 composites. With increasing volume fraction of the SiC particles, grains of matrix in the SiCp/AZ91 composites were gradually refined. The SiC particles were located mainly at grain boundaries in both 1 vol% SiCp/AZ91 composite and 3 vol% SiCp/AZ91 composite. SiC particles inside the particle clusters may be still separated by magnesium. The study of the interface between the SiC particle and the alloy matrix suggested that SiC particles bonded well with the alloy matrix without interfacial reaction. The ultimate tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation to fracture of the SiCp/AZ91 composites were simultaneously improved compared with that of the as-cast AZ91 alloy.     

等径角挤压道次对SiC_p/Al复合材料显微组织的影响

为改善超高强度SiCp/Al复合材料的塑性,以Bc路径对喷射沉积SiCp/7090Al（SiC颗粒体积分数15%,名义尺寸10μm）复合材料进行等径角挤压变形,研究了复合材料显微组织和力学性能的演变规律.结果表明：经过4个道次变形后,获得等轴晶粒,尺寸大约为400 nm;SiC颗粒在剪切应力作用下被破碎,尺寸约2μm;...     

Effect of Hot Extrusion on Interfacial Microstructure and Tensile Properties of SiC_p/2009Al Composites Fabricated at Different Hot Pressing Temperatures

The effects of hot extrusion on the interfacial microstructures and tensile properties of 15 vol.SiCp/2009Al composites fabricated at different hot pressing temperatures were investigated.After hot extrusion,the relative density of the composites increased,the SiC particle distribution became more uniform,and the SiC particles tended to align along the extrusion direction.Furthermore,the interface bonding was improved after hot extrusion;however,the extrusion exerted no obvious effect on the interfacial reaction products formed during sintering process.Tensile tests indicated that the mechanical properties of the composites were improved significantly after extrusion.Fractography revealed that the fracture mechanism of the extruded composites fabricated at the hot pressing temperatures below 540℃ was mainly the interfacial debonding.For the extruded composites fabricated at 560-600℃,the fracture was the matrix ductile fracture and the SiC particle fracture.When the composites were hot pressed at or above 620℃,after extrusion,the fracture mechanism of the composites was the matrix ductile fracture,the interface cracking and the SiC particle fracture.     

Hybrid composites – Metallic and ceramic reinforcements influence on mechanical and wear behavior

This experimental study is concerned with the influence of metallic (Ti) and ceramic (SiC) reinforcements in an aluminumfsilicon (AlSi) alloy, when regarding tensile properties and wear behavior. Several micron sized particulate reinforced composites were produced by hot-pressing technique: AlSi–SiC and AlSi–Ti composites and AlSi-(Ti–SiC) hybrid composites.Regarding tensile properties, all composites presented higher ultimate tensile strength (UTS) than the AlSi matrix, with the highest UTS being attained by a hybrid composite (AlSi-11.25%Ti–5%SiC).Regarding wear behavior, reciprocating pin-on-plate wear tests were performed for unreinforced AlSi; AlSi–Ti composites and AlSi-(Ti–SiC) hybrid composite against a gray cast iron (GCI) counterface. The wear mechanisms for all the tested tribopairs are presented and discussed. It was observed that the wear behavior of the AlSi–Ti/GCI and also AlSi-(Ti–SiC)/GCI tribopairs are improved when compared with the AlSi/GCI system. AlSi-11.25%Ti-5%SiC hybrid composite exhibited the highest improvement in wear rate.     

Fabrication,microstructures, and tensile properties of magnesium alloy AZ91/SiCp composites produced by powder metallurgy

Abstract

The tensile properties and microstructural evolution of hot extruded AZ91 magnesium alloy with and without reinforcement of SiC particles have been investigated in terms of extrusion parameters, such as extrusion ratio and extrusion temperature. Also, the effect of SiC particles on the grain size of the matrix in the composites was evaluated using the Hall-Petch equation. The AZ91 magnesium alloy powders prepared by wet attrition milling from magnesium machined chips were hot pressed with and without SiC particles, hot extruded, and then solution treated. Microstructural observation revealed that both the composites and the magnesium alloy have fine equiaxed grains due to the dynamic recrystallisation during hot extrusion. The tensile strength of both materials increased with increasing extrusion ratio, and the strengths of the composites were higher than that of the magnesium alloy without reinforcement. It was found that the tensile strength of both the materials decreased after solution treatment, and the decrease in tensile strength of the composites was considerably smaller than that of the magnesium alloy. From analyses of the microstructures and the mechanical properties, combined with examination of the H all–Petch relationship, the refinement of the matrix was primarily responsible for the improvement in the yield strength of the composites. The grain growth of the matrix was inhibited by the introduction of the SiC particles.     

Microstructure and strengthening mechanism of bimodal size particle reinforced magnesium matrix composite

One kind of (submicron + micron) bimodal size SiCp/AZ91 composite was fabricated by the stir casting technology. After hot deformation process, the influence of bimodal size particles on microstructures and mechanical properties of AZ91 matrix was investigated by comparing with monolithic A91 alloy, submicron SiCp/AZ91 and micron SiCp/AZ91 composites. The results show that micron particles can stimulate dynamic recrystallized nucleation, while submicron particles may pin grain boundaries during the hot deformation process, which results in a significant grain refinement of AZ91 matrix. Compared to submicron particles, micron particles are more conducive to grain refinement through stimulating the dynamic recrystallized nucleation. Besides, the yield strength of bimodal size SiCp/AZ91 composite is higher than that of single-size particle reinforced composites. Among the strengthening mechanisms of bimodal size particle reinforced composite, it is found that grain refinement and dislocation strengthening mechanism play a larger role on improving the yield strength.     

Effect of submicron size SiC particles on microstructure and mechanical properties of AZ31B magnesium matrix composites

The magnesium matrix composites reinforced with three volume fractions (3, 5 and 10 vol.%) of submicron-SiC particles (∼0.5 μm) were fabricated by semisolid stirring assisted ultrasonic vibration method. With increasing the volume fraction of the submicron SiC particles (SiCp), the grain size of matrix in the SiCp/AZ31B composites was gradually decreased. Most of the submicron SiC particles exhibited homogeneous distribution in the SiCp/AZ31B composites. The ultimate tensile strength and yield strength of the 10 vol.% SiCp/AZ31B composites were simultaneously improved. The study of interface between the submicron SiCp and the matrix in the SiCp/AZ31B composite suggested that submicron SiCp bonded well with the matrix without interfacial activity.     

The Role of Particles in Fatigue Crack Propagation of Aluminum Matrix Composites and Casting Aluminum Alloys

Fatigue crack propagation （FCP） behaviors were studied to understand the role of SiC particles in 10 wt pct SiCp/A2024 composites and Si particles in casting aluminum alloy A356. The results show that a few particles appeared on the fracture surfaces in SiCp/Al composites even at high △K region, which indicates that cracks propagated predominantly within the matrix avoiding SiC particles due to the high strength of the particles and the strong particle/matrix interface. In casting aluminum alloy, Si particle debonding was more prominent.Compared with SiCp/Al composite, the casting aluminum alloy exhibited lower FCP rates, but had a slight steeper slope in the Paris region. Crack deflection and branching were found to be more remarkable in the casting aluminum alloy than that in the SiCp/Al composites, which may be contributed to higher FCP resistance in casting aluminum alloy.     

Effect of a novel sequential motion compaction process on the densification of multi-layer spray deposited 7090/SiCp composite

In the present study, a large dimension Al–10.15Zn–3.6Mg–1.8Cu–0.15Ni–0.3Zr/SiCp composite was synthesized by the multi-layer spray deposition process, then densities by a novel sequential motion compaction technique. The microstructures and mechanical properties of the multi-layer spray-deposited Al–10.15Zn–3.6Mg–1.8Cu–0.15Ni–0.3Zr/SiCp composite were studied by optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and tensile tests before and after densities. The experimental results showed that sequential motion compaction technique can be used to fully density sample with large dimensions and difficult to further processing by the traditional techniques. This technique can greatly improve the microstructures and mechanical properties of the composite. The pores in the composite are elongated and closed through model pressing at the jointed effect of huge hydrostatic pressure and shearing stress. After pressed, SiC particles in the composite were broken and redistributed. Compared with the as-spray-deposited composite, the tensile properties of compaction processed composite have a great improvement not only in transverse direction but also in longitudinal direction. When the thickness reduction is about 40%, relative densities approach the theoretical density, and the actual relative density is 91.76%. The relative theoretical density is 93%.     

Microstructural characteristics and mechanical behavior of B4Cp/6061Al composites synthesized at different hot-pressing temperatures

B₄Cp/6061Al composites have become important structural and functional materials and can be fabricated by powder metallurgy and subsequent hot rolling. In this work, the effects of the hot-pressing temperature on microstructures and mechanical behaviors of the B₄Cp/6061Al composites were investigated. The results showed that compared with the T4 heat treated B₄Cp/6061Al composite hot pressed at 560 °C, the yield strength and failure strain of the composites hot pressed at 580 °C were increased to 235 MPa and 18.4%, respectively. This was associated with the interface bonding strength between the B₄C particles and the matrix. However, the reaction products, identified to be MgAl₂O₄ phases, were detected in the composites hot pressed at 600 °C. The formation of the MgAl₂O₄ phases resulted in the Mg depletion, thus reducing the yield strength to 203.5 MPa after the T4 heat treatment due to the effect of the solid solution strengthening being weakened. In addition, the variation of hardness and electrical conductivity was mainly related to the Mg content in the matrix. Based on the as-rolled microstructures observed by SEM, SR-μCT and fracture surfaces, the deformation schematic diagram was depicted to reflect the tensile deformation process of the composites.     

SiCp/Al复合材料的磨损特性分析

本文研究了SiC颗粒增强铝基(ZL102)复合材料的磨损特性。结果表明,SiC颗粒的加入可提高材料的耐磨性,复合材料与基体合金相比,磨损速率相当低,而且其抗粘着磨损能力更强,磨损性能与增强相数量、分布及界面结合有关。      

增强颗粒含量和尺寸对SiCp/Fe复合材料性能的影响

利用电流直加热动态热压烧结工艺,分别制备了增强颗粒体积含量从5%到15%,尺寸从3 μm到45 μm的SiCp/Fe复合材料,研究了粒子含量与尺寸对复合材料硬度、强度、延伸率和耐磨性能的影响.研究表明:增强颗粒的体积含量从5%提高到10%,可以明显提高材料的性能;随着增强颗粒含量进一步提高,颗粒团聚将导致材料性能降低;...     

Entrance analysis of 7075 Al/Mg–Gd–Y–Zr/7075 Al laminated composite prepared by hot rolling and its mechanical properties

Entrance of 7075 Al/Mg–12Gd–3Y–0.5Zr/7075 Al laminated composites produced by a hot rolling bonding method was investigated. The results showed that using a wedge-end and multi-step process ensured that the assembly of multi-layered plates could enter the rollers area at the beginning of the process. The conventional entrance prerequisite for a single plate during rolling, i.e. having an entrance angle smaller than the friction angle, was not sufficient for multi-layered plates. In addition, a condition for preventing the tail end of the aluminum alloy plates lifting up when these plates come in contact with the rollers must be taken into account. The bonding strength and the ultimate tensile strength of the laminated composite were also studied and it was shown that the mechanical bond played a major role in the bonding strength of the samples produced. The ultimate tensile strength of the laminated composite was lower than that of 7075 Al alloy and higher than that of Mg–12Gd–3Y–0.5Zr Mg alloy. This result could be explained by calculating the stress distribution in the laminated composite under tensile loading.     

Microstructure and abrasive wear behaviour of B<Subscript>4</Subscript>C particle reinforced 2014 Al matrix composites

In this study, the microstructure and abrasive wear properties of varying volume fraction of particles up to 12% B₄C particle reinforced 2014 aluminium alloy metal matrix composites produced by stircasting method was investigated. The density, porosity and hardness of composites were also examined. Wear behaviour of B₄C particle reinforced aluminium alloy composites was investigated by a block-on-disc abrasion test apparatus where the samples slid against the abrasive suspension mixture (contained 10 vol.% SiC particles and 90 vol.% oil) at room conditions. Wear tests performed under 92 N against the abrasive suspension mixture with a novel three body abrasive. For wear behaviour, the volume loss and specific rate of the samples have been measured and the effects of sliding time and the content of B₄C particles on the abrasive wear properties of the composites have been evaluated. The dominant wear mechanisms were identified using SEM. Microscopic observation of the microstructures revealed that dispersion of B₄C particles was generally uniform while increasing volume fraction led to agglomeration of the particles and porosity. The density of the composite decreased with increasing reinforcement volume fraction but the porosity and hardness increased with increasing particle content. Moreover, the specific wear rate of composite decreased with increasing particle volume fraction. The wear resistance of the composite was found to be considerably higher than that of the matrix alloy and increased with increasing particle content.     

SiC含量对SiCw/Cu复合材料组织与力学性能的影响

为了研究SiCw/Cu复合材料的制备工艺、形成机理,进一步研究SiC含量对材料的组织结构、力学性能的影响.采用热压法和热等静压法制备了不同SiCw含量的SiCw/Cu复合材料,并对复合材料的致密度、显微组织和物相组成、维氏硬度、拉伸和压缩性能进行了研究,对拉伸断口进行分析.结果表明:SiCw有效阻碍Cu基体晶粒的长大,随着SiCw含量的增加,热压制备的SiCw/Cu复合材料的致密度、断后伸长率、拉伸屈服强度下降,而气孔率、维氏硬度与压缩屈服强度显著增加,抗拉强度先增加后降低.热压制备得到的1wt%SiCw/Cu复合材料,具有相对最优的综合力学性能:抗拉强度为156.9 MPa,拉伸屈服强度为112.5 MPa.采用热等静压法制备的3wt%SiCw/Cu复合材料,各方面性能都要优于相同组分的热压材料,抗拉强度达到175.6 Mpa,拉伸屈服强度达到123.2 MPa,维氏硬度达到101.8 HV.复合材料的强度是SiCw的增强作用与孔隙的弱化作用共同作用的结果,SiCw/Cu复合材料的断裂行为既表现出一定的韧性特征,又表现出一定的脆性特征.     

Processing,microstructure and properties of in-situ reinforced SiC matrix composites

SiC matrix composites were fabricated by in-situ formation of transition metal boride and carbide particles from oxide powders by carbothermal reactions. Dense composites with various microstructures were produced by pressureless sintering and additional hot-isostatic pressing. The microstructures and mechanical properties of the composites were dependent upon the pressureless-sintering temperature. The use of submicron-sized TiO₂ lead to fine and equiaxial TiB₂ particulates. The composites exhibited high flexural strengths (>700 MPa). At higher sintering temperatures, the grain growth of SiC swept the boride into clusters with larger sizes and anisotropic shapes, which improved the fracture toughness of the composite at the expense of strength.     

FABRICATION OF SiCp-AI COMPOSITE MATERIALS

Liquid phase fabrication methods for aluminum matrix composites reinforced with SiC whiskers, or SiC particles have been investigated and the mechanical properties of fabricated composites have been evaluated. Three kinds of liquid phase fabrication methods; hot extrusion, hot pressing and pressure infiltration, were studied. Commercial SiC whiskers and SiC powders of alpha type and beta type were used as the reinforcements for an aluminum matrix. Among the fabrication methods investigated, the best results were achieved by the pressure infiltration. The mechanical properties and the wear resistance of the fabricated composites were measured. The SiC whisker reinforced aluminum matrix composites have high strength, so that they can be used as high specific strength materials. The SiC particulate reinforced aluminum matrix composites are not strong as the SiC whisker reinforced composites. However, the SiC particulate reinforced aluminum matrix composites have a good potential for use as wear resistant material. The hardening effect of beta type particles on the aluminum matrix was larger than that of alpha type particles.     

Multi-phase aluminide-based composites – fabrication,microstructure and properties

Microstructures of Al45–Mo25–Zr25–Ge5 (in at.%, AMZG) alloy, produced by reaction hot pressing of elemental powder mixtures, have shown co-existence of AlMo₃, Al₃Mo₈, ZrAl₂, Zr₂Al, MoGe₂ and ZrGe₂. In addition, its composites were fabricated through addition of micro-sized TiC, partially stabilized zirconia (PSZ-ZrO₂) or SiC particulates into the pulverized multi-phase aluminide powders. The presence of SiC particulates showed a much less significant contribution to the strength/toughness enhancement of AMZG alloy, due to the existence of residual porosity and weak interfacial bonding. In contrast, the other two composites were superior in both flexural strength and fracture toughness to the AMZG multi-phase alloy, which is derived from the contribution of uniformly distributed and well-embedded harder particulates and the constrained plastic deformation of the matrix. The addition of hard ceramic particles simultaneously yielded higher bulk Vickers hardness. The toughness enhancement in the composites was attributed to the increased tortuousity by crack deflection, branching and bridging. Moreover, the transformation of tetragonal zirconia particles into the monoclinic form might also partially contribute to the toughness enhancement in the AMZG/ZrO₂ composite.     

Thermal conductivity of graphite flakes–SiC particles/metal composites

A new family of high thermal conductivity composites, produced through infiltration of a metallic alloy into preforms of mixtures of graphite flakes and either ceramic or carbon materials (in the form of particles or short fibers), has been recently developed. Composites microstructure roughly consists of alternating layers of flakes and metal-particles composite. The present work focuses on graphite flakes–SiC particles/Al–12 wt%Si composites. The effects that the relative amounts of the components, as well as the average diameter of SiC particles (varied over the range 13–170 μm), have on the thermal conductivity are investigated. The experimental results are analyzed by means of two model microstructures: (i) alternating layers of flakes and metal-particle composite, and, (ii) oriented discs (graphite flakes) randomly distributed in a metal-particle composite matrix. Fitting experimental data by means of these model microstructures leads to reasonable values of the thermal conductivity of graphite flakes along the transversal and longitudinal directions.