Effect of microstructure and defects on the magnetostriction of<110> oriented TDT-110 alloys

<110>oriented rods of TbDyFe giant magnetostrictive alloys have been prepared with the help of the zone melting direc- tional solidification technique with a high temperature gradient.To acquire optimal magnetostrictive properties at low magnetic field, the TbDyFe alloys have been heat-treated at different temperatures and cooled at different rates.The relationships between the proc- ess of the heat treatment,microstructure,defects,and magnetostrictive properties of the TbDyFe materials have been studied.     

Effect of AlP master alloy on grain refinement of primary silicon in eutectic Al-Si alloys

To obtain the finer primary silicon crystals, the proprietary Al-P master alloy was adopted to modify the eutectic Al-Si alloys and the most suitable modification process was made in the experiments. The SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) and DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimeter) analysis indicate that the Al-P modifier has more advantages over Cu-P and Fe-P modifier in easily addition, no elemental alteration and less undercooling of primary silicon‘s solidification, which suggests the Al-P master alloy is an effective modifier of eutectic Al-Si alloys.     

Mechanical properties and microstructure of as-cast and extruded Mg-（Ce, Nd）-Zn-Zr alloys

1INTRODUCTION Thebeneficialinfluenceofrareearth(RE)metalsontheambientandelevatedtemperature mechanicalpropertiesofmagnesiumalloyhaslongbeenrecognized[13].Recently,Yttriumisaddedto Magnesiumalloytoimproveitstensilestrength andcreepresistance,andsuchinvestigationsatheat resistantmagnesiumalloyhaveledtothede velopmentofWE43andWE54alloys[4,5].Al thoughsuchalloysexhibitgoodpropertiesupto573Kthroughcastingandextruding,therelativelyhighcostofYttriumrestrictstheapplicationof suchalloys.Otherr…     

Impact of high dose Kr^＋ ion irradiation on the corrosion behavior and microstructure of Zircaloy-4

In order to investigate the ion irradiation effect on the corrosion behavior and microstructure of Zircaloy-4, the Zircaloy-4 film were prepared by electron beam deposition on the Zircaloy-4 specimen surface and irradiated by Kr ions using an accelerator at an energy of 300 keV with the dose from 1×1015 to 3×1016ions/cm2. The post-irradiation corrosion tests were conducted to rank the corrosion resistance of the resulting specimens by potentiodynamic polarization curve measurements in a 0.5 mol/L H2SO4 water so- lution at room temperature. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) was employed to examine the microstructural change in the surface. The potentiodynamic tests show that with the irradiation dose increasing, the passive current density, closely related to the surface corrosion resistance, decreases firstly and increases subsequently. The mechanism of the corrosion behavior transformation is due to the amorphous phase formation firstly and the amorphous phase destruction and the polycrystalline structure formation in the irradiated surface subsequently.     

Effect of RE on the ignition-proof, microstructure and properties of AZ91D magnesium alloy

The magnesium alloy is prone to burn during die-casting, which limits its applications severely, so the effect of adding rare earth （RE） on the ignition-proof of AZ91D Mg alloy is studied. The results indicate that the addition of mischmetal RE elements has a remarkable influence on the ignition-proof property of the magnesium alloy. It is found that the ignition temperature of the magnesium alloy can be greatly raised by adding a proper amount of RE. When the amount is 0.1wt%, the ignition temperature reaches 877℃ which is 206℃ higher than that of AZ91D without RE and the mechanical properties of the alloy are also improved, However, the amount of RE must be properly controlled because too much RE would induce grain coarsening and reduce the mechanical properties.     

Effects of heat treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of Fe-Co-Ni-Cr-Mo-C alloy

A kind of Fe-Co-Ni-Cr-Mo-C alloy was designed for valve seat use. The effects of the quenching temperature, tempering time and tempering temperature on the mechanical properties and microstructure of the alloy were investigated. The results show that the hardness decreases, while tensile strength (σb), transverse rupture strength (σbb) and impact toughness(Kit) increase after the alloy is quenched and tempered. The best complex property (σb, 446 MPa; σbb ,793 MPa; Kic, 2.96 J/cm2 ) can be obtained when the alloy is quenched at 1 100 ℃ and tempered at 650 ℃. The results of X-ray diffraction and energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX) show that the major strengthening phases are carbides such as (Fe, Cr)7 C3 and Fe2 MoC. The obvious secondary hardening appears when the alloy is tempered at 550 ℃, which results from the precipitated carbides of Cr and Mo in the alloy from the matrix and the heat-resistant retained austenite .     

Effect of rare earth elements on the microstructure and property for magnesium alloy AM60B

The effects of rare earth elements on the microstructure and properties of magnesium alloy AM60B alloy were studied.Different proportions of rare earth elements were added to AM60B and the tensile tests were carried out under different temperatures.The experimental results show that at room temperature the tensile strength of AM60B can be improved with the addition of rare earth elements.The ductility of which at room or elevated temperature(120℃） can also be improved ,and the ductility is to some extent in proportion with the amount of rare earth elements.The ductility at 120℃ is better than that at room temperture,The microstructure graphs demonstrate that appropriate amount of rare earth elements (0.1%-0.2%,mass fraction)can fine AM60B‘s grain and improve its ductility.     

Effect of nucleating agents on microstructure and mechanical properties of SiO2-Al2O3-ZrO2 glass-ceramics

SiO2-Al2O3-ZrO2 glasses with different nucleating agents were crystallized under special processing schedule. The microstructure and mechanical properties of the glass-ceramics in SiO2-Al2O3-ZrO2 system were investigated by differential scanning calorimetry, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and three-point bending method. The results show that ZrO2 is not an effective nucleating agent in SiO2-Al2O3-ZrO2 system, while TiO2 is effective for the separation of spinel, and P2O5 facilitates solubility of ZrO2 in glass and crystallization. The main crystalline phases of the glass-ceramics are spinel, anorthite and tetragonal zirconia. With the increase of ZrO2 content in the glass, glass-ceramics show higher bending strength （120 MPa） than others.     

Effects of cerium on microstructure and mechanical properties of ZK60 alloy

ZK60-xcerium alloys were studied,where x mass fraction is 0, 0.52%, 0.94%, 1.51% and 1.98%, respectively. Influence of Ce contents and heat-treatment on microstructure and tensile properties was analyzed. The results show that cast ZK60 alloy containing no Ce has coarse crystal grains, and lots of segregation aggregates around the grain-boundary. However, the alloys containing Ce have refined grains, and grain-boundaries are purified at the same time. Obvious dynamic recrystallization occurs in tested alloys after hot-extrusion. Tensile strength heightens with the increase of Ce content, and grows higher after aging at 150℃ for 0 -24 h （T5 treatment）. Comparing tensile properties of investigated alloys in different states, it can be concluded that synthetical properties of the alloy with 1.51% Ce addition is the best of all. In extruded state, σb and δ of this alloy are 318.6 MPa and 14.4%, respectively. After aging for 24 h ,σb is 338.6 MPa and δ is 15.6%.     

Effect of the addition of Al-Ti-C master alloy on the microstructure and microhardness of a cast Al-10Mg alloy

The microstructure and microhardness of a cast Al-10wt%Mg （henceforth Al-10Mg） alloy with 0.2wt% addition of Al- 5Ti-0.25C master alloy were compared with those of a refiner-free alloy of similar chemical composition. It was found that this level of the master alloy addition not only caused an effective grain refinement, but also caused a significant increase in the microhardness of the Al-10Mg alloy. Microchemical analysis revealed that TiC particles existed in the grain center. The relationship between the holding time and grain size was also studied. It shows that the grain refining efficiency is faded observably with the holding time. This is explained in terms of the instability of TiC particles.     

Effect of heat treatment method on microstructure of tailings glass ceramics

A Cao-Mgo-Al2O3-SiO2 quaternary system was established with the main crystal phase design based on Diopside, and the effect of once-through sintering heat treatment on microstructure of iron railings glass ceramics was studied by using DTA, SEM along with measurement of microhardness and volume density. The experimental results show that, when the total amount of FeO and Fe2O3 exceeds 10wt%, a large number of fine nuclei are produced in the annealing process, and the phenomenon of nucleus resorption happens during the process of nucleation heat treatment, which is unfavorable for preparing iron tailings glass ceramics through once-through sintering method. When the annealing temperature from 1250 ℃ to 830 ℃, setting crystallization time for 4h, without heat treatment, crystals are well grown with arrangement and interlocking in glass phase. At 830 ℃ the crystals are well developed, well distributed and of good size; with crystallization time of 4 h the crystals with radial shape have high content and regular arrangement.     

热处理工艺对高铬白口铸铁组织和性能的影响

分析了铸态及不同热处理工艺条件下高铬白口铸铁的组织和性能,结果表明：高铬白口铸铁铸态组织中共晶碳化物呈宫续和断续网状分布,对材料的韧性损害较大,通过热处理后可改善共晶碳化物的形态及分布,同时使基体组织到强韧化配合。     

Tb对Ni50Mn29Ga21合金的组织和磁感生应变的影响

运用X光衍射的方法研究了稀土元素Tb对形状记忆合金Ni50Mn29Ga21金相组织的影响.结果表明,稀土元素Tb的加入可以明显地减小合金的晶粒尺寸,提高马氏体在合金中的含量,但是也使得合金的磁感生应变在经历一段上升后发生回落.     

热处理温度对铟锡氧化物纳米粉显微结构的影响

采用化学共沉淀法制备了铟锡氢氧化物纳米粉，对其热处理前后的粉体进行了XRD和TEM分析，结果表明：未热处理的为铟锡氢氧化物，200℃热处理后铟锡氢氧化物部分晶化，300℃热处理后全部转变成晶态，然后随着温度升高逐渐转变为具有立方结构的铟锡氧化物纳米粉；600℃热处理1h后粉末粒度为5－10nm，铟锡质量比接近9：1。铟锡氧化物颗粒接近球形，分散性好。     

Effect of lanthanum-praseodymium-cerium mischmetal on mechanical properties and microstructure of Mg-Al alloys

The effects of lanthanum-praseodymium-cerium mischmetal (LPC) on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-Al alloy were investigated. With the addition of LPC, an additional rod-like Al11La3 phase was deposited in the alloy. LPC greatly improves the tensile strength of cast Mg-Al alloys but negatively affects the elongation of cast alloys above 473 K. Cast alloys are strengthened by both precipitation strengthening and dispersion strengthening at ambient temperature. When the temperature exceeds 473 K, only the dispersion operates as a strengthening mechanism.     

热处理对Cr26型高铬铸铁组织与性能的影响

研究Cr26型高铬铸铁经过不同的热处理后,其组织、硬度和耐磨性之间的关系。实验结果表明,最佳的淬火工艺是1 050℃×60 min后空冷,硬度为64.2 HRC;材料的硬度越高耐磨性能越好;并从组织状态和磨损机理方面分析了其原因。     

热处理对S7钢组织和硬度的影响

研究了热处理工艺对S7钢组织和硬度的影响,结果表明,S7钢在810－830℃加热,15－30℃/h冷却,软经效果最好,在850－880℃加热淬火,550℃回火,可满足热作模具钢的使用性能要求。     

Sn对AX55铸造合金组织与蠕变性能的影响

为了提高Mg-5Al-5Ca(AX55)铸造镁合金基体组织和共晶组织的耐热性能,以Sn为变量设计了AX55-x Sn(x=0,0. 5,1. 0,1. 5)合金,研究了T61和T62对合金组织、硬度与蠕变性能的影响.结果表明,随着Sn含量的增加,合金基体中析出的Al2Ca相增多,使得α-M g基体得到强化.在共晶骨架相附近析出的CaMgSn相可使共晶组织得到强化.在175℃/70 MPa蠕变100 h条件下,AX55-x Sn合金的最小蠕变速率和蠕变总量随Sn含量的提高而降低. AX55-1. 5Sn合金性能最佳,且其最小蠕变速率为5. 21×10-8s-1,100 h总蠕变量为0. 065%.相比T61,T62能够提高AX55-x Sn合金的基体硬度和蠕变性能.