Corrosion Resistance of Cordierite-Modified Light MMCs

Composites are one of the fastest developing materials. Research is particularly intensive in case of light metal alloys due to i.a. economic and environmental aspects. One of the innovative solutions is production of the metal matrix composites (MMC) by adding the cordierite ceramics obtained from fly ashes to magnesium alloys. In addition to obtaining new-generation materials with improved mechanical properties, also the waste is utilized which has a significant environmental and economic importance. In order to select the suitable operating conditions for such alloys, their corrosion resistance must be determined. This paper presents the results of corrosion resistance tests of AM60 magnesium alloy matrix composites reinforced with cordierite ceramics. The following issues were examined: (1) impact of the volume fraction of cordierite ceramics, 2 or 4 wt.%; (2) impact of surface roughness (two variants of surface treatment); and (3) impact of heat treatment on corrosion resistance of obtained composites. The results were compared with data recorded for the base AM60 alloy (which surface treatment was identical as of the composites). Moreover, the XRD and microanalysis of the chemical compositions by EDS method were applied to determine phases occurring in the investigated composites. Furthermore, the XRD was also performed in order to identify the corrosion products on the surface of the material. The test results indicate that the alloy reinforced with 2 wt.% addition of cordierite ceramics had the best corrosion resistance. It was also presented that surface and heat treatment affect the obtained results.     

SiC泡沫陶瓷增强ZL205A铝合金复合材料的制备与性能研究

本实验通过挤压浸渗工艺成功制备了SiC泡沫陶瓷增强ZL205A铝合金复合材料,并研究了不同孔隙率的泡沫陶瓷增强相对复合材料性能的影响。通过微观结构分析,制备的复合材料两相间结合紧密,没有裂纹及其他缺陷产生。多孔陶瓷作为增强相可以有效地细化ZL205A合金的晶粒,多孔陶瓷孔隙率的降低,孔结构越小,合金晶粒越细小。对制备的复合材料进行力学性能测试,复合材料的硬度和抗弯强度最高能够达到127.6HV和415MPa。对制备的复合材料进行摩擦磨损测试,结果表明,连续陶瓷相的存在将铝基体严重的粘着磨损和剥落磨损转变为较轻的磨粒磨损,极大提升了复合材料的摩擦磨损性能,为其用于耐磨领域提供了理论依据。     

原位合成TiC/AZ91复合材料力学性能的研究

采用重熔稀释法原位制备了不同质量分数的TiC颗粒增强的镁基复合材料,并对复合材料进行了力学性能测试。结果表明,原位合成的镁基复合材料的强度相比基体合金有了明显提高,塑性稍微降低。镁基复合材料强度的增加主要是因为位错强化、弥散强化和细晶强化协调作用的结果。     

Some Physicochemical Phenomena Observed During Fabrication of Mg-C Cast Composites

Some effects acquired in composites processed under industrial conditions were presented. Glassy carbon particles (GCp) and short carbon fibers were applied in magnesium matrix composites fabricated by suspension casting. As the matrix magnesium alloys with Al and without Al but with Zn, Zr and rare earth elements (RE) were used. The main interest was focused on the behavior of the reinforcing components, depending on the magnesium alloying elements. The observation of the stirred suspensions during their industrial processing detected an effect of carbon components’ migration to the top of the crucible, suggesting segregation processes. Experiments with unmixed suspensions performed by way of remelting the composites with uniformly distributed reinforcement showed that the segregation effect depends on the magnesium matrix composition. In the case of the alloy with Al, two zones with (top) and without reinforcement can be formed. For the alloys with Zn, Zr, and RE, an additional zone of segregated carbon reinforcement can appear directly at the bottom of the crucible. The SEM/EDS examination also showed some differences in the influence of the magnesium matrix on the carbon reinforcement dependent on the applied alloying elements. The most destructive effect was detected for the Al-containing alloy and minor defects in GCp were formed when Gd with Nd were applied.     

Processing and response of aluminum-lithium alloy composites reinforced with copper-coated silicon carbide particulates

Lithium-containing aluminum alloys have shown promise for demanding aerospace applications because of their light weight, high strength, and good damage tolerance characteristics. Additions of ceramic reinforcements to an aluminum-lithium alloy can significantly enhance specific strength, and specific modulus while concurrently offering acceptable performance at elevated temperatures. The processing and fabrication of aluminum-lithium alloy-based composites are hampered by particulate agglomeration or clustering and the existence of poor interfacial relationships between the reinforcing phase and the matrix. The problem of distribution of the reinforcing phase in the metal matrix can be alleviated by mechanical alloying. This article presents the results of a study aimed at addressing and improving the interfacial relationship between the host matrix and the reinforcing phase. Copper-coated silicon carbide particulates are introduced as the particulate reinforcing phase, and the resultant composite mixture is processed by conventional milling followed by hot pressing and hot extrusion. The influence of extrusion ratio and extrusion temperature on microstructure and mechanical properties was established. Post extrusion processing by hot isostatic pressing was also examined. Results reveal the increase in elastic modulus of the aluminum-lithium alloy matrix reinforced with copper-coated SiC to be significantly more than the mechanically alloyed Al-Li/SiC counterpart. This suggests the possible contributions of interfacial strengthening on mechanical response in direct comparison with a uniform distribution of the reinforcing ceramic particulates.     

原位反应自发渗透法TiC／AZ91D镁基复合材料及AZ91D镁合金的拉伸变形与断裂行为

利用原位反应自发渗透技术合成了47．5％碳化钛TiC（体积分数，下同）增强AZ91D镁基复合材料，对比研究了该复合材料与铸态镁合金AZ91D基体的室温与高温拉伸变形行为，观察了拉伸断口微观组织形貌，并分析了这两种材料的断裂特征。结果表明，TiC／Mg复合材料具有良好的高温力学性能，在拉伸变形速率为0．001s^-1以及温度为723K，时其拉伸强度可达91．1MPa，而此时相同变形条件下的铸态AZ91D镁合金拉伸断裂强度只有41．1MPa，增幅达120％。而在室温下，镁基复合材料的拉伸断裂强度仅高出基体铸态镁合金23．4％。镁基复合材料的断裂应变较低，高低温时均表现为脆性断裂；而镁合金则由室温下的脆性断裂向高温下的韧性断裂过渡。     

大塑性变形制备超细晶复合材料的研究进展

介绍了等径角挤压(ECAP)、往复挤压(CEC)、高压扭转(HPT)和累积叠轧(ARB)4种技术的加工原理,系统阐述了大塑性变形(SPD)制备铝基、镁基、铜基超细晶(UFG)复合材料的研究进展,指出SPD技术是细化复合材料基体、均匀弥散增强相从而提高强度、硬度和塑性的有效手段,并展望了其研究范围将由有色金属基复合材料拓宽到铁基、陶瓷基、聚合物基等复合材料。     

原位合成TiC_p/AZ91D镁基复合材料的高温流变行为

采用原位合成法制备了TiCp/AZ91D镁基复合材料,研究了其高温流变行为。结果表明,铸态TiCp/AZ91D镁基复合材料在高温压缩变形过程中存在稳态流变特征,流变应力随着温度的升高和应变速率的降低而降低。在较低温度范围内,TiC颗粒强化效果明显。随着温度的升高,增强相对基体AZ91D镁合金的增强效果逐渐消失。     

多孔SiC陶瓷/Zr基非晶合金复合材料动态压缩性能研究

通过压力-浸渗法制备多孔SiC陶瓷/Zr基非晶合金复合材料。利用分离式霍普金森压杆装置(SHPB)、S-4800场发射扫描电镜等测试分析手段,探究复合材料制备保温时间和多孔碳化硅性能对多孔SiC陶瓷/Zr基非晶合金复合材料动态压缩性能的影响,并揭示了其变形机制。结果表明:保温时间和多孔碳化硅性能对多孔SiC陶瓷/Zr基非晶合金复合材料的动态抗压强度都有较大影响,当多孔碳化硅孔隙率为23.77%,平均孔径尺寸为26.72μm时,在复合材料制备浸渗温度为860℃,浸渗后保温6.0 min时,复合材料具有最高的动态抗压强度,为1757 MPa。多孔SiC陶瓷/Zr基非晶合金复合材料动态压缩断裂为脆性断裂,断口微观形貌特征包括SiC陶瓷相上形成具有不同特征的解理台阶,Zr基非晶合金相形成不同形态的脉状花样,非晶相保持相对完整。Zr基非晶合金相能有效阻碍裂纹的扩展,导致非晶相周围的碳化硅碎裂并挤压非晶相整体运动,从而提高了多孔SiC陶瓷/Zr基非晶合金复合材料动态抗压强度。     

反复塑性变形对SiC_p/AZ31镁基复合材料组织和性能的影响

采用反复塑性变形(RPW)技术,结合挤压工艺制备出SiC颗粒增强AZ31镁基复合材料,研究了循环次数(RPW次数)对SiC_p/AZ31镁基复合材料显微组织和性能的影响.结果表明,反复塑性变形具有明显的AZ31基体晶粒细化、SiC_p细化和分散作用,能显著提高SiC_p/AZ31复合材料的抗拉强度和硬度,并改善其塑性.在SiC_p的体积分数为4%时,经RPW为300次的热挤压后,AZ31基体晶粒粒径达到最小值20 μm,SiC_p被粉碎成3 μm以下的微粒,且弥散分布于合金基体中,复合材料的室温抗拉强度和硬度(HV)达到或接近最大值,分别为359 MPa和107.     

Effect of Mg-Zn-Nd spherical quasicrystals on microstructure and mechanical properties of ZK60 alloy

To improve the strength, toughness, heat-resistance and deformability of magnesium alloy, the microstructure and mechanical properties of ZK60 alloy strengthened by Mg-Zn-Nd spherical quasi-crystal phase (I-phase) particles were investigated. Mg40Zn55Nd5 (I-phase) particles in addition to α-Mg, MgZn phase and MgZn2 phases can be obtained in ZK60-based composites under normal casting condition by the addition of quasi-crystal containing Mg-Zn-Nd master alloy. The experimental results show that the introduction of Mg-Zn-Nd spherical quasi-crystal phase into ZK60 alloy makes a great contribution to the refinement of the matrix microstructures and the improvement of mechanical properties. While adding Mg-Zn-Nd spherical quasi-crystal master alloy of 4.0wt.%, the ultimate tensile strength and yield strength of ZK60-based composite at ambient temperature reach their peak values of 256.7 MPa and 150.4 MPa, which were about 17.8% and 24.1% higher respectively than those of the ZK60 alloy. The improved mechanical properties are mainly attributed to the pinning effect of the quasi-crystal particles (I-phase) at the grain boundaries. This research results provide a new way for strengthening and toughening of magnesium alloys as well as a new application of Mg-based spherical quasi-crystals.     

Effect of Mg-based spherical quasicrystal on microstructures and mechanical properties of ZA54 alloy

To improve the strength,toughness and heat-resistance of magnesium alloy,the microstructure and mechanical properties of ZA54 alloy reinforced by icosahedral quasicrystal phase(I-phase) particles were studied.Exceptα-Mg,φ-phase andτ-phase,MgZnYMn I-phase particles can be obtained in ZA54-based composites by the addition of icosahedral quasicrystal-contained Mg-Zn-Y-Mn master alloy.The introduction of MgZnYMn I-phase into ZA54 alloy has great contribution to the refinement of matrix microstructures and the improvement of mechanical properties.When the addition of Mg-based spherical quasicrystal master alloy is up to 3.5%(mass fraction) ,the macro-hardness of ZA54-based composites is increased to HB 68.The impact toughness of composites reaches the peak value of 18.3 J/cm2,which is about 29%higher than that of ZA54 mother alloy.The highest tensile properties at ambient and elevated temperatures with master alloy addition of 2.5%(473 K) are also obtained in ZA54-based composites with 3.5%(mass fraction) Mg-Zn-Y-Mn master alloy addition.The ultimate tensile strength of composites at ambient and elevated temperatures are 192.5 MPa and 174 MPa,which are 23.4%and 33.8%higher than that of ZA54 mother alloy,respectively. The improved mechanical properties are mainly attributed to the pinning effect of I-phase on grain boundaries.     

纳米碳管增强镁基复合材料应力传递有限元分析

结合有限元的分析方法,建立了一个简化模型来模拟纳米碳管增强镁基复合材料在拉伸试验过程中的变形,研究了基体、增强体的应变和应力分布,以及界面对复合材料力学行为的影响,探讨了纳米碳管增强体与基体间的应力传递机制和断裂机理。模拟结果表明,纳米碳管整体上受力比较均匀,在轴向上的界面处出现应力集中;基体与纳米碳管在两端面的接触部位出现明显的应力集中,应力分布呈火焰状,中心大,逐渐向外围减小,在基体的其余部位应力大小则是相对均匀的,这说明复合材料的破坏是从界面处开始的,其破坏机制是界面脱开。     

Strength and Wear Behavior of Mg Alloy AE42 Reinforced with Carbon Short Fibers

In addition to the advantage of the lightweight of magnesium alloys, magnesium composites have moderate strength and elastic modulus. The proposed application of magnesium composites as diesel truck pistons makes it necessary to assess their wear performance. Little research data have been discussed on wear behavior of Mg alloy AE42 matrix and its composites. Thus, this paper reports wear behavior of magnesium alloy AE42(Mg–Al–Mn—RE; rare earth) and its composite AE42-C, which contains 23 vol% of randomly oriented carbon short fibers. Materials characterization, including density measurements, hardness testing, microstructures investigation, and compression testing at temperatures of 25, 150,and 300 °C, were conducted. Wear tests were performed under various loads and sliding distances. Wear mechanisms were also proposed based on the examination of worn surfaces using optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy equipped with EDX(energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry) analysis system. The hardness of AE42-23 vol% C composite is twice the hardness of the Mg matrix alloy AE42. Significant improvements to yield stress and compressive strength at temperatures of 25, 150, and 300 °C of the composite versus the AE42 alloy are achieved. Wear resistance of the composite is improved considerably versus that of the Mg alloy AE42 at the various sliding distances. Smearing of graphite on the worn surface produces a lubricating film that delays change from mild to severe wear of the composite, especially at high loads. EDX analysis of the worn surface shows oxidation of the matrix alloy at higher wear loads, and this mechanism decreases in the presence of carbon fibers under the same loads. Abrasive wear, oxidation, and plastic deformation are the dominant wear mechanisms for the alloy matrix AE42, whereas mainly abrasive wear is the wear mechanism of AE42-23 vol% C composite under the proposed testing conditions.     

TiC/AZ91D composites fabricated by in situ reactive infiltration process and its tensile deformation

1 Introduction Relative to aluminum matrix composites, magnesium-matrix composites are receiving interests increasingly in recent years due to their low densities and high specific properties. They are potentially attractive for the applications in aeros…     

Distribution of TiB2 reinforcements in magnesium matrix composites by a multi-physical coupling field

TiB₂/AZ31 magnesium matrix composites were prepared under the separate effects of an electromagnetic field, ultrasound and of both in combination. The electromagnetic field appeared to expand the zone of ultrasonic action, resulting in fine grained and more uniform microstructure with a more homogeneous distribution of the reinforcing TiB₂ particle clusters in the magnesium alloy matrix. Subsequent hot-rolling further improved the microstructural homogeneity. The resulting TiB₂/AZ31 composite sheets exhibited excellent overall mechanical properties, with an ultimate tensile strength of 350 MPa and a tensile ductility approaching 8%.     

原位合成TiC/Mg复合材料的微观组织及阻尼研究

采用重熔稀释法原位制备了TiC陶瓷颗粒增强的镁基复合材料.显微组织观察和XRD分析发现原位制备的增强相颗粒细小,分散均匀.阻尼研究表明,由于TiC的加入,复合材料的阻尼相对纯镁有所下降,但是热处理可以提高复合材料的阻尼性能.     

碳纤维-FeCoCrNiAl高熵合金颗粒混杂增强7075铝基复合材料的力学性能及断裂行为

为探究双相增强体对铝基复合材料拉伸性能和断裂行为的影响,采用真空热压烧结工艺在580 ℃,30 MPa条件下保温10 min制备了FeCoCrNiAl高熵合金颗粒增强7075铝基复合材料（HEA_p/Al）,Ni-Co-P镀层修饰碳纤维增强7075铝基复合材料（CF/Al）和FeCoCrNiAl高熵合金颗粒及Ni-Co-P镀层修饰碳纤维混杂增强铝基复合材料（CF-HEA_p/Al）。并对不同复合材料微观结构及拉伸性能进行分析表征及比较。结果表明：CF-HEA_p/Al复合材料的屈服强度（YS）与极限拉伸强度（UTS）随纤维含量的升高（体积分数由0至40%）呈现先增大后降低的变化,延伸率则逐渐降低。鉴于Ni-Co-P镀层修饰碳纤维与FeCoNiCrAl高熵合金颗粒的混杂强化效应, CF-HEA_p/Al复合材料的YS和UTS较HEA_p/Al与CF/Al复合材料明显提高,且其断口表现出基体韧性断裂及纤维拔出与断裂的多种失效特征。     

三维网络陶瓷增强铝基复合材料的干摩擦磨损性能

设计和制备了一种新型的三维网络陶瓷(骨架)增强铝合金复合材料.研究了铝合金及不同成分复合材料在不同温度及载荷下的摩擦系数和磨损率;用扫描电镜(SEM)观察其磨损表面,并分析了三维网络陶瓷(骨架)对铝合金磨损机制的影响.结果表明:复合材料的耐磨性远优于铝合金,而且随着三维网络陶瓷体积分数、温度及载荷的增加,复合材料的抗磨损性能明显提高;这种新型复合材料的摩擦系数随载荷变化保持稳定;在很宽的温度范围内,摩擦系数的稳定性均优于铝合金.这是由于三维网络陶瓷在磨损表面形成硬的微凸体起承载作用,其独特的结构制约了基体合金的塑性变形和高温软化,有利于磨损表面氧化膜的留存.     

BN与LPSO相混杂增强的镁基复合材料制备及性能

研究了六方氮化硼(h-BN)颗粒增强镁基复合材料的制备工艺及其性能。通过化学镀法在h-BN颗粒表面包覆一层纯镍,镀镍处理能显著改善h-BN与镁合金熔体的润湿性,改善其与基体的界面结合。通过向基体合金中加入Y元素,利用镀镍层熔入熔体中的Ni获得了由Mg-Ni-Y组成的LPSO结构(长周期堆垛有序结构),制得了h-BN+LPSO混杂增强的镁基复合材料。超声处理后,hBN增强相体积分数为3%的镁基复合材料热导率为99.92W/(m·K),室温(RT)至100℃的平均热膨胀系数为18.36×10^-6K^-1,抗拉强度为171MPa,伸长率为3.9%,获得了兼具较高力学性能和优异热物性能的镁合金材料。