不锈钢网增强锆基非晶复合材料的压铸制备及力学性能研究

全程真空压铸技术的快速发展为大块非晶合金的工业化应用提供了可能,受到了广泛关注。但是,非晶合金的室温脆性限制了压铸结构件在一些关键领域的应用。本论文利用压铸工艺高速充型及高压凝固的特性,通过在Vit1锆基非晶合金中引入304不锈钢网叠层焊接制造的骨架,成功制备出了不同体积分数晶态相增强的非晶复合材料,并系统研究了不锈钢网体积分数对力学性能的影响。研究结果表明,不锈钢网在非晶基体中均匀分布,与非晶合金存在冶金界面结合。力学性能测试显示,随着不锈钢编织网的引入,室温脆性的压铸Vit1块体金属玻璃的塑性得到了显著提升。随着不锈钢网目数增大(对应晶态相体积分数增大),非晶复合材料的塑性呈增大的趋势,但是,当目数超过200时,过细的孔洞会导致骨架局部区域无法填充,恶化性能。当晶态相的体积分数为53.7％时,断裂应变达到最大值,约为10％左右,其值高于传统不锈钢纤维增韧的Zr基非晶复合材料。韧化机制分析表明,压铸非晶合金出现脆-延性转变的根本原因是不锈钢网对剪切带扩展进行高效抑制,促进剪切带的增殖和萌生,减少宏观塑性变形的局域化。本研究为非晶复合材料的结构设计提供了新的思路,对于促进非晶合金的更广泛应用具有重要的工程价值。     

In-situ synthesis and mechanical properties of Zr-based bulk metallic glass matrix composites manipulated by nitrogen additions

Our study investigates in-situ synthesis and mechanical properties of Zr-based bulk metallic glass (BMG) matrix composites via arc plasma-induced accelerated displacement reaction (APADR) process. The aluminum nitride precursor under arc plasma-induced ultra-high temperature results in higher contents of dissolved nitrogen as well as precipitation of zirconium nitride (ZrN) particles in a Zr-based amorphous matrix. The nitrogen in the matrix results in a decrease of crystallization resistance (lower T_x and reduced glass-forming ability), but an increase of mechanical stability (a decrease of strain burst sizes). In particular, in-situ formed ZrN, which exhibits a homogeneous distribution and strong interfacial bonding with the matrix, causes an increase in compressive fracture strength and significant plastic deformation in the composite compared with the monolithic BMG. The formation of multiple shear bands and the enhancement of shear band interactions by the dissolved nitrogen as well as the in-situ formed ZrN particles were carefully confirmed by a statistical analysis on serrated flows. These results give us a guideline on how to manipulate nitrogen contents and fabricate in-situ BMG matrix composites with improved mechanical properties via APADR process.     

Microstructure and mechanical properties of metallic glass/metallic glass composites

We report microstructure and mechanical properties of bulk metallic glass (BMG)/metallic glass composites fabricated by mechanical alloying with subsequent consolidation process. The microstructural investigations of a bulk composite reveal that a submicron-scale layered structure with irregular interfaces consists of three amorphous phases in tornado-like morphology. Based on these results, poor plasticity of the metallic glass composite can be understood possibly due to the irregular interfacial morphology of the submicron-scale heterogeneous amorphous phases throughout the materials.     

Effect of Al addition on formation and mechanical properties of Mg-Cu-Gd bulk metallic glass

The effect of partial substitution of Al for Cu on the glass forming ability（GFA） and mechanical properties of Mg65Cu25-xAlxGd10 （x=0, 1, 3 and 5, molar fraction, %） alloys were studied by X-ray diffi-actometry（XRD）, differential scanning calorimetry（DSC） and uniaxial compression test. The result reveals that GFA of the alloys changes slightly with increasing x from 0 to 3, and then abruptly decreases with x increasing up to 5. The plasticity can be greatly improved with appropriate substitution of Cu by A1 （3%, molar fraction） in Mg65Cu25Gd10 bulk metallic glass, and the resultant fracture strength, total strain to failure, and plastic strain are 898 MPa, 2.19% and 0.2%, respectively.     

Dynamic mechanical behavior of a Zr-based bulk metallic glass during glass transition and crystallization

The dynamic mechanical behaviors of the Zr41Ti14Cu12.5Ni8Be22.5Fe2 bulk metallic glass (BMG) during continuous heating at a constant rate were investigated. The glass transition and crystallization of the Zr-based BMG were thus characterized by the measurements of storage modulus E and internal friction Q-1. It was found that the variations of these dynamic mechanical quantifies with temperature were interre-lated and were well in agreement with the DSC trace obtained at the same heating rate. The origin of the first peak in the internal friction curve was closely related to the dynamic glass transition and subsequent primary crystallization. Moreover, it can be well described by a physical model, which can characterize atomic mobility and mechanical response of disordered condense materials. In comparison with the DSC trace, the relative position of the first internal friction peak of the BMG was found to be dependent on its thermal stability against crys-tallization.     

Effect of carbon addition on microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti-based bulk metallic glass forming alloys

A kind of novel Ti-based composites was developed by introducing different amounts of carbon element to the Ti50 Cu23 Ni20 Sn7 bulk metallic glass forming alloys. The thermal stability and microstructural evolution of the composites were investigated. Room temperature compression tests reveal that the composite samples with 1% and 3% （mass fraction） carbon additions have higher fracture strength and obvious plastic strain of 2 195 MPa, 3. 1% and 1 913 MPa, 1.3% respectively, compared with those of the corresponding carbon-free Ti50 Ni20 Cu23 Sn7 alloys. The deformation mechanisms of the composites with improved mechanical properties were also discussed.     

Ni对Mg-Cu-Tb非晶合金形成及力学性能的影响

利用熔体铜模喷铸法制备出直径为3 mm的Mg65Cu25-xNixTb10(x=0,5,10)非晶合金。利用X射线衍射、差热分析、压缩实验分析和扫描电镜分析了添加Ni元素对Mg-Cu-Tb非晶合金形成能力及力学性能的影响。研究表明:随着Ni含量的增加,合金的玻璃转变温度Tg增大;开始结晶温度Tx降低;过冷液相区宽度ΔTx减小,约化玻璃转变温度Trg从0.562降至0.530,非晶形成能力逐渐降低。压缩实验结果表明:当Ni含量增加到5%时可以明显提高Mg-Cu-Tb-Ni非晶合金的断裂强度。     

微量元素对Cu-Zr-Al块体金属玻璃形成能力及力学性能的影响

研究微量元素Ag、Ti、Ga、Ni和Sn对Cu55Zr38Al7铜基块体金属玻璃形成能力及力学性能的影响。结果表明:添加2%(摩尔分数)的Ag、Ti或Ga均可以提高Cu55Zr38Al7合金的玻璃形成能力;用6%的Ag替代Cu,玻璃棒的临界直径可从2 mm增加到4 mm;因此,替代化学性质相似的元素或者扩大合金系的原子尺寸范围对提高玻璃形成能力具有显著的效果;然而,添加微量元素均不同程度地降低Cu-Zr-Al金属玻璃的硬度。断口表面形貌显示;微量相似元素替代影响基体在压缩过程中剪切带的繁殖;在微量元素替代的伪四元铜基块体金属玻璃中,2%Ti和2%Ag替代可分别获得最大压缩强度2 163 MPa和最大压缩应变8.7%。因此,通过添加微量元素可以调谐金属玻璃的玻璃形成能力和力学性能。     

Tribological behaviors of Zr-based bulk metallic glass versus Zr-based bulk metallic glass under relative heavy loads

As a novel engineering material, bulk metallic glass (BMG) has received much attention. However, the knowledge concerning the tribological behavior of BMG versus BMG under relatively heavy loads is still insufficient. In this study, Zr₄₁Ti₁₄Cu_12.5Ni₁₀Be_22.5 metallic glass pins and discs were prepared by copper-mold suction casting. The dry sliding friction and the wear characteristics of the as-cast Zr-based BMG versus Zr-based BMG were tested under loads of 100, 125 and 150 N, respectively, using a pin-on-disc tribological apparatus at room temperature. The worn surfaces were studied by scanning electron microscopy in order to identify the wear mechanisms. The results showed that both the coefficient of friction and the wear rate increased with both the normal load and the rotational sliding velocity. X-ray diffraction patterns recorded after the tribological experiments indicated that no sliding-induced crystallization occurred. Transmission electron microscopy was also used to confirm the amorphous of the BMGs after sliding tests. In addition, the wear mechanisms changed with the experimental conditions. For a normal load of 100 N, the main mechanisms were abrasive wear, slight grooves and micro-cracks. For higher loads, adhesive wear was predominant, accompanied by abrasive wear and deeper grooves and more micro-cracks. When the rotational sliding velocity was increased, the dominant wear changed from slight grooves to viscous flow and adhesive wear.     

Zr基块体非晶合金的摩擦磨损行为(英文)

采用销盘式摩擦实验研究Zr基块体非晶合金分别在空气与氩气环境中的摩擦磨损行为。结果表明,在16N和23N2种不同载荷下,非晶试样在氩气中的磨损量都比在空气中的低45%以上。通过X射线衍射仪、差示扫描量热分析仪、扫描电子显微镜和光学表面轮廓仪等检测分析手段对磨损试样摩擦面的形貌和微观结构进行表征,发现在空气中磨损试样的表面存在大量摩擦颗粒和犁沟,而氩气中的试样表面相对平滑;非晶试样的磨损机理在空气中以磨粒磨损为主,而在氩气中则为粘着磨损。     

Zr基非晶合金与铜的扩散连接研究

利用Gleeble 3500热模拟试验机在添加和未添加扩散连接中间层条件下对Zr41.25Ti13.75Cu12.5Ni10Be22.5块体非晶合金与纯铜的扩散连接性进行了研究。实验结果表明,在两种条件下均获得了无裂纹和空洞的良好的连接界面。通过扫描能谱分析和电子探针分析在连接界面处观察到明显的元素扩散,但元素扩散距离较窄。非晶合金中晶化相的出现促进了界面处元素的扩散。     

Quasi-static and dynamic compression behaviors of metallic glass matrix composites

Compressive tests were conducted on metallic glass matrix composites at a series loading rates. It was found that mechanical properties of the composite, e.g. yielding stress and plasticity, have a week dependence on strain rates of 4.0 × 10⁻⁴ s⁻¹–4.0 × 10⁻¹ s⁻¹. Four composites were tested at a constant strain rate of 2.3 × 10 s⁻¹ to uncover the dynamic deformation behaviors. Compared with the quasi-static case, the yielding strength increased under dynamic loading rate, but the plasticity decreased significantly. On the other hand, the dynamic compressive has closely relation with the dendrite size and volume fraction. The decreasing of the dendrite size and volume fraction leaded to the dynamic yielding strength increased but the plasticity decreased. For a same composite, e.g. T1 alloy, the yielding strengths increased slightly but fracture strain decreased with increasing of dynamic strain rates.     

Zr基大块非晶合金的微区变形及力学性能

利用纳米压痕仪、扫描电镜等研究了Zr基大块非晶合金在纳米压痕条件下的变形及力学性能。Zr基大块非晶合金在纳米压头作用下以弹性-塑性方式变形，载荷-位移曲线及压痕周边多重剪切带(堆起或波纹状)的特征证明了塑性变形的存在。冷却速度、第二相及退火等因素影响非晶合金的压痕硬度HV和弹性模量E，冷却速度小的试样或部位(如试样中心)的HV，E值略高；离第二相(W丝)越近，HV，E值越高；退火处理提高非晶的HV，E值，同时退火与第二相还明显改变压痕周边的变形状态及塑性变形量的大小，退火显著减小塑性变形量，使压痕周边凹陷，而第二相使压痕堆起消失。对塑性变形机理进行了初步分析。     

Ti-Cu基合金玻璃形成能力与力学性能

本文基于“二元共晶混合”法设计Ti-Cu-Ni-Zr合金成分,通过水冷铜模铸造法制备出不同直径Ti-Cu-Ni-Zr合金棒。利用X射线衍射仪(XRD)、差示扫描量热仪(DSC)、万能试验机和扫描电镜(SEM)研究了Ti-Cu-Ni-Zr合金玻璃形成能力和力学性能。结果表明,Ti-Cu-Ni-Zr合金具有较高的玻璃形成能力,其临界直径可达4 mm;Ti-Cu-Ni-Zr合金玻璃形成能力近似相等,而表征玻璃形成能力的热力学参数过冷液相区ΔT_x,参数γ,约化玻璃转变温度T_rg也近似相等。通过对合金力学性能进行研究,结果表明,Ti_32.3Cu_47.6Ni_7.9Zr_12.2和Ti_31.6Cu_48.2Ni_7.7Zr_12.5大块非晶合金分别具有0.7%和0.2%的塑性,而Ti₃₀Cu_49.5Ni_7.2Zr_13.3和Ti_28.55Cu_50.7Ni_6.75Zr₁₄大块非晶合金断裂机制近似为脆性断裂。Ti-Cu-Ni-Zr大块非晶合金塑性越大,其剪切带数量越多且扩展深度越大,反之亦然。另外,对于塑性材料,当锯齿流变振幅越大时,对应样品表面剪切带扩展深度越明显,当锯齿流变振幅越小时,对应样品表面剪切带扩展深度较浅;近似脆性断裂的锯齿流变对应次剪切带萌生,而对于完全脆性大块非晶合金,在应力-应变曲线上并未发现锯齿流变现象,相应的在样品外表面也并未发现次剪切带。     

Significantly enhanced drilling ability of the orthopedic drill made of Zr-based bulk metallic glass composite

Zr-based bulk metallic glass composite (BMGC) presents superior unique properties, including high hardness, high fracture strength, high toughness, large elastic limit, excellent corrosion resistance, and was believed as a promising material for medical-tool applications. In this study, the 4 mm diameter rods of ZrCuAlAgSi-based (Zr-based) BMGC containing ex-situ Ta particles were successfully fabricated by two-step arc melting and suction casting method. These Zr-based BMGC rods was ascertained their amorphous nature by X-ray diffraction and differential scanning calorimetry analyses, and then machined into the orthopedic drill bits with 2 mm in diameter. The drilling tests of the commercial and Zr-based BMGC orthopedic drill bits were conducted by a specially designed indentation-drilling rig. The data of thrust force as a function of drilling distance between drill and porcine bone was recorded and analyzed to evaluate the drilling ability of the Zr-based BMGC made and commercial orthopedic drills, respectively. As a result, the Zr-based BMGC made drill presents 73% reduced thrust force than the commercial one, this indicates that the Zr-based BMGC made drill has less friction force and performs much better drilling ability.     

Effect of temperature on mechanical properties of Ti-based metallic glass matrix composite

Systematic mechanical behaviors were investigated in a Ti-based metallic glass matrix (MGM) composite containing the in-situ β-dendrite phase at 100 K–298 K. We found that the yielding strength increased but the plastic strain decreased with a decrease temperature. The sharp ductile to brittle transition occurred at 100 K. The MGM composite exhibits the large work-hardening behavior at 298 K, but all sample display the work-softening behavior below 298 K. The nominal work-hardening parameter was employed to express the dependence of mechanical properties on temperatures including the brittle failure, the work-hardening and work softening behaviors. It may provide a useful way to evaluate the dependence of mechanical properties on temperatures of MGM composite.     

Effects of lutetium addition on formation,oxidation and tribological properties of a Zr-based bulk metallic glass

Enhancement of glass-forming ability (GFA) and surface properties are important for the application of Zr-based bulk metallic glasses (BMGs), and surface oxidation is an effective strategy for surface strengthening. In this paper, the effects of rare earth element Lu addition on GFA and oxidation properties of a Zr₅₀Ti₂Cu₃₈Al₁₀ bulk metallic glass were studied. The tribological properties of Lu-free and Lu-doping BMGs before and after oxidation were also investigated. It is found that 2 at.% Lu addition in this alloy significantly enhance the critical diameter (d_c) from 5 mm to 20 mm. The oxidation rate of 2 at.% Lu-doping alloy is higher than Lu-free alloy, indicating that the addition of Lu facilitates the formation of oxidized scale on the surface of Zr₅₀Ti₂Cu₃₈Al₁₀ alloy. Moreover, surface oxidation treatment remarkably improves the wear resistance of Zr₅₀Ti₂Cu₃₈Al₁₀ and (Zr_0.5Ti_0.02Cu_0.38Al_0.1)₉₈Lu₂. This study is beneficial for the improvement of surface properties and further application of Zr-based BMGs.     

Microstructure and mechanical properties of Zr-Cu-Al bulk metallic glasses

Zr49Cu46Al5 and Zr48.5Cu46.5Al5 bulk metallic glasses（BMGs） with diameter of 5 mm were prepared through water-cooled copper mold casting. The phase structures of the two alloys were identified by X-ray diffractometry（XRD）. The thermal stability was examined by differential scanning calorimetry（DSC）. Zr49Cu46Al5 alloy shows a glass transition temperature, Tg, of about 689 K, an crystallization temperature, Tx, of about 736 K. The Zr48.5Cu46.5Al5 alloy shows no obvious exothermic peak. The microstructure of the as-cast alloys was analyzed by transmission electron microscopy（TEM）. The aggregations of CuZr and CuZr2 nanocrystals with grain size of about 20 nm are observed in Zr49Cu46Al5 nanocrystalline composite, while the Zr48.5Cu46,5Al5 alloy containing many CuZr martensite plates is crystallized seriously. Mechanical properties of bulk Zr49Cu46Al5 nanocrystalline composite and Zr48.5Cu46.5Al5 alloy measured by compression tests at room temperature show that the work hardening ability of Zr48.5Cu46.5A15 alloy is larger than that of Zr49Cu46Al5 alloy.     

钨丝增强Zr基非晶复合材料动态力学行为及断裂特性

采用渗流铸造法制备出d6mm钨丝增强ZrTiCuNiBe非晶合金复合材料,并利用Hopkinson压杆冲击加载装置、X射线衍射仪（XRD）和扫描电镜（SEM）等手段研究其动态压缩行为及断裂特性。结果表明：随着钨丝直径减小和体积分数的增加,材料的动态压缩强度增大;当钨丝直径为0．25mm,体积分数为60％时,材料的动态压缩强度高达2600MPa,断裂模式为剪切断裂和劈裂混合破坏模式,同时有钨丝与基体发生脱粘现象。非晶基体在动态压缩条件下表现出显著的热软化和熔化特征。