Size-dependent structure and properties of rapidly solidified aluminum alloy powders

With decreasing powder particle size, formation of intermetallic compounds was suppressed in gas-atomized Al–14wt.%Ni–14wt.%Mm alloy powder; powders with <26 μm particle size consisted of -Al particles embedded in an amorphous matrix. The hardness decreased with increasing particle size and also on heat treatment due to particle coarsening and/or crystallization of the remnant amorphous phase.     

耐腐蚀性镍基箔带钎料钎焊不锈钢接头性能

采用新型耐腐蚀性镍基箔带钎料BNi685对316L不锈钢进行真空钎焊,研究了钎焊间隙对钎缝组织及力学性能的影响,对比了新型BNi685钎料钎焊接头与商用BNi2钎料,BNi685膏状钎焊接头的耐腐蚀性. 结果表明,随着钎焊间隙的增加,钎焊接头的抗拉强度逐渐降低,钎缝中心的显微硬度增加. 钎焊间隙为50 μm时,接头平均抗拉强度为244 MPa,钎缝组织主要由Ni_2.9Cr_0.7Fe_0.36,CrNiP,Cr₃P,Ni₅Cr₃Si相组成. 随着钎焊间隙增加,钎缝中心的CrNiP,Cr₃,Ni₅Cr₃Si相增多,Ni_2.9Cr_0.7Fe_0.36相减少. BNi685钎料钎焊接头的耐腐蚀性优于BNi2和BNi685膏状钎料钎焊接头,在EGR冷却器制造领域具有较大的应用潜力.     

快速凝固高强高导Cu-Cr合金的性能

采用单辊旋铸快速凝固技术制备了Cu-0.6～5.0Cr(原子分数,%)合金条带,对铸态及时效处理后的合金性能(包括电特性和显微硬度)进行了研究.结果表明快凝铸态合金经过适当的时效处理后,可以在保持较高的电导率的前提下,显著提高其硬度.还在Matthiessen假设的基础上,对快凝工艺和时效工艺对合金的电特性的影响进行了分析和讨论,依据合金强化机理对合金硬度进行了分析.     

基于镀锡银钎料钎焊304不锈钢接头的腐蚀行为

为揭示304不锈钢钎焊接头的腐蚀行为,以BAg50CuZn钎料为基材,采用电镀扩散工艺制备AgCuZnSn钎料,对304不锈钢进行感应钎焊,在60 ℃,3.5% NaCl溶液中评价不锈钢接头的局部腐蚀性,借助扫描电镜对其腐蚀形貌进行分析. 结果表明,经NaCl溶液腐蚀后,钎缝与不锈钢界面出现较长的腐蚀沟;304不锈钢表面腐蚀较严重,存在大范围坑洞、裂纹等缺欠,而钎缝区几乎无腐蚀缺欠,优先被腐蚀的是富铜相. 随着腐蚀时间延长,钎缝和304不锈钢的腐蚀速率均呈现先升高后降低的趋势,钎缝腐蚀速率略低于母材;腐蚀2.5 h后,钎缝区和304不锈钢的平均腐蚀速率分别为0.098和0.104 g/(m2·h).     

快速凝固富钛Ti-V合金的微观组织和储氢性能

研究目的在于优化Ti0.8-0.9V0.2-0.1二元合金的相结构成分、微观组织和储氢性能。该合金主要用于从含有大量一氧化碳的高温气态混合物中吸收氢气。Ti0.8-0.9V0.2-0.1合金中的α-（HCP）和β-（BCC）相在纯氢气中基于氢化作用,形成单相FCC结构的氢化物,此过程与合金的化学成分无关。同步辐射X射线衍射的原位分析表明,在含有氢气和10%一氧化碳的混合气体中,只有β相转变成相应的氢化物。快速凝固（RS）处理细化了Ti0.8V0.2和Ti0.9V0.1合金的晶粒组织,而且,快速凝固处理增加了Ti0.9V0.1合金中的β相,其所占比例是普通熔铸条件下的两倍。扫描电子显微镜（SEM）分析表明,Ti0.9V0.1合金含有片状组织,层片的厚度约为300nm。热脱附谱（TDS）显示,微观组织的细化可以加快氢脱附的动力学过程。     

基于银合金先导润湿的铜磷钎料钎焊钢分析

基于低熔点合金先导润湿的原理,设计制备了一种表面覆盖低熔点银合金层的新型铜磷焊片.采用该焊片钎焊45碳钢,分析了界面反应机理及钎焊接头性能,并和使用普通铜磷焊片钎焊的碳钢接头进行了对比.结果表明,表面覆盖的低熔点银合金早于铜磷合金熔化润湿碳钢基体,并形成反应层,铜磷钎料熔化后与银合金层反应熔合,冷却后形成良好的冶金连接;与使用铜磷钎料直接钎焊的接头相比,银合金先导润湿钎焊的铜磷/碳钢界面化合物层厚度明显减小,抗剪强度超过160 MPa,断裂发生在靠近连接界面的钎焊材料内部,接头强韧性显著改善.     

Microstructure evolution of the Si3N4/Si3N4 joints brazed using Au-Ni-V filler alloys with different V content

Au-Ni-V filler alloys with different vanadium contents were designed to braze Si₃N₄ ceramic at 1373 K for 30 min, and the microstructures of brazing seams were investigated by SEM and TEM. When the Au-Ni-V filler alloy contains 5 at.% V, round-like Ni[Si, V, Au] precipitates form in the Au[Ni] solid solution matrix and a VN reaction layer with 0.5 μm thickness appears on Si₃N₄ interface. When the V content increases to 10 at.%, a new polygonal Ni₂SiV₃ phase occurs in the seam, and the Ni[Si, V, Au] precipitate coarsens and VN layer thickens. With increase of V contents to 15 and 20 at.%, laminar Ni[Au] and polygonal Ni₃V precipitates form. With 25 at.% V content in the filler alloy, the Ni₂SiV₃ and Ni₃V precipitates distribute homogenously in the brazing seam. These microstructure evolutions were attributed to the reaction between Si₃N₄ and vanadium, which forms VN reaction layer and releases Si into the molten alloy.     

Interface structure and mechanical properties of Ti(C,N)-based cermet and 17-4PH stainless steel joint brazed with nickel-base filler metal BNi-2

The effects of brazing temperature on microstructure and bonding strength of vacuum brazed joints of Ti(C,N)-based cermet and 17-4 PH stainless steel, using filler metal BNi-2, were investigated. At a lower brazing temperature of 1050 °C, the distribution of melting point depressants (MPD) concentrated on the diffusion affected zone (DAZ) and the brazing seam near the Ti(C,N)-based cermet, the generation of brittle phases in the brazing seam was unavoidable. The uniform distribution of the MPD and full solid solution of γ-nickel occurred in the brazing seam at a higher brazing temperature of 1150 °C. A maximum shear strength of 690 MPa was achieved at a brazing temperature of 1150 °C.     

Features of the HDDR process in R–Fe–B ferromagnetic alloys (R is a mixture of Nd, Pr, Ce, La, Dy and others)

Features of the conventional hydrogenation, disproportionation, desorption, recombination (HDDR) and solid-HDDR processes in some R–Fe–B (R is a mixture of Nd, Pr, Ce, La, Dy) ferromagnetic alloys were studied in the temperature range 20–990 °C and pressure range from 1×10⁻³ Pa to 0.1 MPa. This was carried out by means of differential thermal analysis (DTA), X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) methods. The hydride of the initial phase is formed by heating to 115 °C. The disproportionation of the alloys occurs in the temperature range from 320 to 800 °C. Φ-phase constitutes the base of the initial alloys. Among the disproportionation products, R-hydride, -Fe and two borides (Fe₂B and R_1.1Fe₄B₄) were revealed. The initial phase in all the alloys is recovered after heating in vacuum to a temperature of 990 °C. Full hydrogen desorption occurs in two temperature ranges with the peaks at 200–320 and 630–715 °C.     

预镀层不锈钢/铝异种金属高频感应钎焊接头界面及力学性能分析

文中通过热浸镀一层纯铝到不锈钢表面,再对0Cr18Ni9不锈钢和LF21铝合金采用高频感应钎焊.当热浸镀时间从10 s增加到50 s时,镀层厚度从7 μm增加到20 μm,反应层由FeAl₃向Fe₂Al₅发生转变.在热浸镀温度为750℃,浸镀时间为10 s时,镀层成型最好,高频感应电流为270 A,加热时间30 s时,抗拉强度达到167.12 MPa,比不浸镀的接头强度高63.8%.主要是因为镀层限制钢中的Fe原子和Al-Si钎料中的Al,Si原子的相互扩散,在热浸镀不锈钢与铝合金反应中使Fe₂Al₅转化为Fe（Al,Si）₂固溶体而未形成5-Al₈Fe₂Si化合物,降低了界面上硬脆化合物的含量,力学性能随之提高.     

Nucleation and thermal stability of carbide precipitates in high Nb containing TiAl alloys

This work monitors the nucleation, growth and coarsening of carbides in powder metallurgically processed, high Nb containing TiAl alloys. The effects of carbon content, annealing conditions and internal defects on the precipitation and stability of carbides were systematically investigated by high energy X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy. In general, at 800 °C the carbide microstructure can still change significantly up to 1000 h of annealing. It is found that a higher carbon concentration promotes the carbide precipitation process and increases the thermal stability of carbides. Internal interfaces and other crystallographic defects act not only as heterogeneous nucleation sites for perovskite Ti₃AlC carbides but also as carbon sinks. This retards the carbide nucleation in the interior of γ-TiAl grains. By homogenising the carbon distribution through solution heat treatment the nucleation of carbides in the γ-TiAl matrix is significantly accelerated as an effect of higher matrix carbon content.     

Control of weld composition when arc welding high strength aluminium alloys using multiple filler wires

Abstract

An experimental method of controlling weld composition when welding Al2024 has been explored. Utilising the tandem process and a cold wire feed unit, two and three commercially available filler wires were mixed in a single weld pool to control composition. Thermodynamic modelling was used to provide optimum weld compositions for the eradication of solidification cracking. Validation showed that by controlling the principal elements, not only was cracking eliminated, the mechanical properties of the weld could be varied. In particular, a composition was identified, which offered adequate joint strength and ductility. Exceeding this composition resulted in a corresponding increase in weld hardness at the expense of joint ductility.     

Long-term corrosion behaviour of carbon steel and stainless steel in Opalinus clay: influence of stepwise temperature increase

ABSTRACT

Carbon steel (C-steel; E24 and S235 grades) and stainless steel (316L) electrodes were corroded in situ in Opalinus clay under anoxic conditions in a vertical descending borehole. The electrodes were exposed at ambient temperature for two years, and then at 85°C for five years. In situ electrochemical impedance spectroscopy showed that the instantaneous corrosion rate of C-steel decreased over time down to 1?µm?year^?1, followed by steady state. Microbial and chemical investigations showed that sulphate and thiosulphate reducing prokaryotes were present in the porewater and at the metal surface. Post mortem characterisation revealed contrasting corrosion aspects. The E24 corrosion interface was thick and contained magnetite, mackinawite, hydroxychloride and siderite, together with more oxidised species (goethite, greigite, elemental sulphur). The S235 corrosion interface was thinner and contained siderite and mackinawite. Corrosion damage of the 316L electrode was negligible, and the surface was covered by a thin fringe of pyrite.     

高氮马氏体不锈钢3Cr13N的耐腐蚀机理

利用盐雾腐蚀试验箱,在1%Na Cl溶液、温度(60±2)℃条件下,对经过1020℃淬火+170℃回火处理后的高氮马氏体不锈钢3Cr13N和马氏体不锈钢3Cr13进行了6 h盐雾试验的对比研究,并用金相、能谱分析和X-线衍射分析等方法对试样进行了分析。结果表明,试验材料的腐蚀形态主要表现为点蚀,主要出现在试样中M23C6型夹杂物界面和晶界附近。3Cr13N试样中出现的点蚀百分比为0.55%,而3Cr13试样中则为1.15%。认为高氮马氏体不锈钢3Cr13N耐腐蚀的主要原因是M23C6型夹杂物数量较马氏体不锈钢3Cr13少。由于氮的加入,增加了Cr2N型氮化物的析出倾向,减少了M23C6型高铬含量的碳化物的析出,这在一定程度上减少了基体Cr的缺失,从而提高了3Cr13N的耐腐蚀性能。     

Development of thermophysical calculator for stainless steel casting alloys by using CALPHAD approach

The calculation of thermophysical properties of stainless steel castings and its application to casting simulation is discussed. It is considered that accurate thermophysical properties of the casting alloys are necessary for the valid simulation of the casting processes. Although previous thermophysical calculation software requires a specific knowledge of thermodynamics, the calculation method proposed in the present study does not require any special knowledge of thermodynamics, but only the information of compositions of the alloy. The proposed calculator is based on the CALPHAD approach for modeling of multi-component alloys, especial y in stainless steels. The calculator proposed in the present study can calculate thermophysical properties of eight-component systems on an iron base alloy (Fe-C-Si-Cr-Mn-Ni-Cu-Mo), and several Korean standard stainless steel alloys were calculated and discussed. The calculator can evaluate the thermophysical properties of the alloys such as density, heat capacity, enthalpy, latent heat, etc, based on full Gibbs energy for each phase. It is expected the proposed method can help casting experts to devise the casting design and its process easily in the field of not only stainless steels but also other alloy systems such as aluminum, copper, zinc, etc.     

Effects of dilution and baseplate strength on stress distributions in multipass welds deposited using low transformation temperature filler alloys

Transformation plasticity can be utilised to control residual stresses in steel welds. This requires special filler alloys that transform at a sufficiently low temperature to compensate for accumulated thermal contraction strains. However, the welding parameters needed to optimise the effect in multipass joints have yet to be established. This topic has been investigated by characterising the residual stress distribution in multipass welds fabricated with different welding alloys and baseplates using neutron diffraction to assess the effects of dilution and baseplate strength. While the use of richly alloyed weld metal does enhance fatigue performance in single pass joints, the extent of stress relief that can be derived from transformation plasticity is reduced due to incomplete martensitic transformation when further layers are deposited. For all cases studied, compressive stresses were measured in the weld metal with balancing tensile stress in the heat affected zone of the plate. The magnitude of the tension was observed to be a function of the strength of the baseplate. Recommendations are also presented for the combination of welding and material parameters that lead to the optimum exploitation of transformation plasticity as a method for boosting the fatigue performance of multipass welded joints.     

Electropolishing effects on corrosion behavior of 304 stainless steel in high temperature, hydrogenated water

The corrosion rate of electropolished 304 stainless steel surfaces (UNS S30400) is found to be lower by more than a factor of three relative to that determined previously for machined surfaces in mildly alkaline, hydrogenated water at 260 °C. This favorable result is attributed to significant changes in nanocrystallinity of the corrosion oxide layer caused by the removal of surface microstrain, which had been imparted during the machining process. In the absence of microstrain, a low-porosity, protective, corrosion layer forms that is composed of extremely small and uniformly-sized spinel oxide crystals. Application of scanning electron microscopy (FEG-SEM), X-ray diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) in conjunction with ion milling and target factor analyses, found the corrosion layer to consist of micrometer-size crystals of a ferrite-based spinel oxide (non-protective) over-laying nanometer-size crystals of a chromite-based spinel oxide (protective). Composition of both phases is unchanged from that previously observed on corroded, machined surfaces and is representative of solvus phases in the immiscible Fe(Fe_1−nCr_n)₂O₄ spinel binary. The smaller size (10 vs. 26 nm) and greater surface density (∼10,000 vs. 835 μm⁻²) of the chromite-based crystals relative to those formed on machined (i.e., cold-worked) surfaces, however, is consistent with the absence of preferred high energy nucleation sites on strain-free surfaces. Therefore, electropolishing, which removes surface microstrain induced by cold-working, represents a preferred reference surface condition.     

不锈钢板翅结构钎焊残余应力及其高温蠕变松弛行为三维有限元分析

利用有限元软件ABAQUS,对不锈钢板翅结构在钎焊过程中产生的残余应力及其高温下的蠕变松弛行为进行三维有限元分析,得到了残余应力的变化规律.结果表明,由于镍基钎料BNi-2和不锈钢母材304力学性能的差异以及夹具的约束作用,钎焊后在接头处产生了较大的残余应力.在高温环境下,由于蠕变松弛,残余应力大幅度下降.在蠕变稳态阶段,钎缝处仍然存在一定的残余应力;钎角处蠕变应力和应变集中,易萌生裂纹,成为最薄弱环节.研究结果为板翅结构的高温强度设计提供参考.     

Solidification study of Al–Co–Cu alloys using the Bridgman method

The solidification of a series of Bridgman-grown Al–Co–Cu alloys with compositions in the vicinity of the quasicrystal was studied by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), differential thermal analysis (DTA), electron microprobe analysis, and optical microscopy. The phase equilibria and microstructure of solidified alloys are presented; the temperatures of the involved solidification reactions were determined. These experimental data were used to construct a solidification phase diagram as to understand the crystallization path. The decagonal (D) AlCoCu quasicrystals form incongruently, but they can be primarily solidified from off-stoichiometric melts.     

Corrosion behavior of 304 stainless steel in high temperature, hydrogenated water

The corrosion behavior of an austenitic stainless steel (UNS S30400) has been characterized in a 10,000 h test conducted in hydrogenated, ammoniated water at 260 °C. The corrosion kinetics were observed to be parabolic, the parabolic rate constant being determined by chemical descaling to be 1.16 mg dm⁻² h^−1/2. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, in combination with argon ion milling and target factor analysis, was applied to provide an independent estimate of the rate constant that agreed with the gravimetric result. Based on the distribution of the three oxidized alloying constituents (Fe, Cr, Ni) with respect to depth and elemental state, it was found that: (a) corrosion occurs in a non-selective manner, and (b) the corrosion film consists of two spinel oxide layers--a ferrite-based outer layer (Ni_0.2Fe_0.8)(Fe_0.95Cr_0.05)₂O₄ on top of a chromite-based inner layer (Ni_0.2Fe_0.8)(Cr_0.7Fe_0.3)₂O₄. These compositions agree closely with the solvi phases created by immiscibility in the Fe₃O₄-FeCr₂O₄ binary, implying that immiscibility plays an important role in the phase separation process.