Reciprocating wear behavior of 7075Al/SiC in comparison with 6061Al/Al2O3 composites

In the present study, the reciprocating wear behavior of 7075Al/SiC composites and 6061Al/Al₂O₃ composites that are prepared through liquid metallurgy route is analyzed to find out the effects of weight percentage of reinforcement and load at the fixed number of strokes on a reciprocating wear testing machine. The Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) pins are prepared with different weight percentages (10, 15 and 20%) of SiC and Al₂O₃ particles with size of 36 μm. Hardness of these composites increases with increase in wt.% of reinforcement. However, the impact strength decreases with increase in reinforcement content. The experimental result shows that the volume loss of MMC specimens is less than that of the matrix alloy. However, the volume loss is greater in 6061Al/Al₂O₃ composites when compared to 7075Al/SiC composites. The temperature rise near the contact surface of the MMC specimens increases with increase in wt.% of reinforcement and applied load. The coefficient of friction decreases with increase in load in both cases.     

激光熔覆B4C-TiO2-Al粉末制备原位TiB2+TiC/Fe复合涂层（英文）

采用B4C、TiO2、Al以及Fe基自熔合金粉末为前驱体,利用激光熔覆技术在钢基体上制备TiB2+TiC颗粒增强Fe基复合涂层。结果表明,激光熔覆过程通过B4C-TiO2-Al反应生成了均匀分布于基体的TiB2-TiC复合陶瓷相。TiB2颗粒呈长条块状,TiC以不规则形状分布于基体中。涂层具有比基材1045钢更好的耐磨性能,但涂层的摩擦因数小。     

The use of Al-Al2O3 cold spray coatings to improve the surface properties of magnesium alloys

Pure Al and 6061 aluminium alloy based Al₂O₃ particle-reinforced composite coatings were produced on AZ91E substrates using cold spray. The strength of the coating/substrate interface in tension was found to be stronger than the coating itself. The coatings have corrosion resistance similar to that of bulk pure aluminium in both salt spray and electrochemical tests. The wear resistance of the coatings is significantly better than that of the AZ91 Mg substrate, but the significant result is that the wear rate of the coatings is several decades lower than that of various bulk Al alloys tested for comparison. The effect of post-spray heat treatment, the volume fraction of Al₂O₃ within the coating and of the type of Al powder used in the coatings on the corrosion and wear resistance was also discussed.     

Sliding wear resistance of TiCp reinforced titanium composite coating produced by laser cladding

Titanium metal matrix composite coatings (MMC) are considered to be important candidates for high wear resistance applications. Laser cladding (LC) by coaxial powder feeding is an advanced coating manufacturing process, which involves laser processing fine powders into components directly from computer aided design (CAD) model.In this study, the LC process was employed to fabricate TiC particle reinforced Ti6Al4V MMC coatings on Ti6Al4V hot rolled samples.The experimental results show that during LC process, TiC particles are partially dissolved into melted Ti-base alloy and precipitated in the form of TiC dendrites during cooling.Dry sliding wear properties of these MMC layers have been compared with substrate materials wear. The observed wear mechanisms are summarized and related to detailed microstructural observations. The layers have been found to show improved tribological properties connected with the TiC_p addition and the LC process parameters.     

Preparation, microstructure and properties of molybdenum alloys reinforced by in-situ Al2O3 particles

The conventional molybdenum alloys, lacking of hard particles enhancing wear property, have relative poor wear resistance though they are widely used in wear parts. To resolve the above question, Mo alloys reinforced by in-situ Al₂O₃ particles are developed using powder metallurgy method. The in-situ α-Al₂O₃ particles in molybdenum matrix are obtained by the decomposition of aluminum nitrate after liquid-solid incorporation of MoO₂ and Al(NO₃)₃ aqueous solution. The α-Al₂O₃ particles well bonded with molybdenum distribute evenly in matrix of Mo alloys, which refine grains of alloys and increase hardness of alloys. The absolute density of alloy increases firstly and then decreases with the increase of Al₂O₃ content, while the relative density rises continuously. The friction coefficient of alloy, fluctuating around 0.5, is slightly influenced by Al₂O₃. However, the wear resistance of alloy obviously affected by the Al₂O₃ particles rises remarkably with the increasing of Al₂O₃ content. The Al₂O₃ particles can efficiently resist micro-cutting to protect molybdenum matrix, and therefore enhances the wear resistance of Mo alloy.     

冷喷涂SiC/Al纳米复合涂层的组织结构与性能

为制备基体相晶粒细小、增强相均匀分布的SiC/Al纳米复合涂层,以Al、SiC为原料,采用高能球磨法获得SiC颗粒弥散分布的纳米晶Al基复合材料粉末,利用冷喷涂技术低温成型制备了SiC/Al纳米复合涂层,分析了SiC含量对复合涂层相结构、晶粒尺寸、微观结构、硬度及磨损性能的影响规律。结果表明：冷喷涂可实现球磨纳米晶复合粉末结构的原位移植,所制备SiC/Al纳米复合涂层组织致密,微米及亚微米级SiC弥散分布在纳米晶Al（约80 nm）基体之上;SiC颗粒对Al基体有明显强化作用,冷喷涂SiC/Al纳米复合涂层的硬度随SiC体积分数的增加而显著增加,50% SiC/Al纳米复合涂层的硬度高达515 HV_0.3,约为Al块材的13倍;冷喷涂SiC/Al纳米复合涂层的耐磨损性能随着SiC含量增加而显著提高,涂层磨损失效机制为磨粒对基体的切削犁沟变形。     

The effects of Te and misch metal additions on the microstructure and properties of rapidly solidified Ag−Sn−In alloy for electrical contact applications

High wear resistance with a stable contact resistance is a prerequisite for electrical contact applications. Although Ag−CdO has been widely used as an electrical contact material, there are intrinsic problems of forming large Cd oxide particles and environmental regulations against using Cd. Newly developed Ag−SnO₂ alloys are considered good candidates to replace Ag−CdO alloys due to their stable and fine oxide formation capabilities. In addition, further improvements in performance are expected in Ag−SnO₂ alloys by alloy modification and/or solidification processing to produce finer and stable oxide dispersions through internal oxidation. The effect of the addition of Te and misch metal, which function as oxide forming elements, on Ag−Sn−In ternary alloy was investigated. Up to 0.5 wt.% of Te and misch metals were added and rapidly solidified to maximize their effect on fine oxide formation in an Ag matrix. Resulting microstructural changes and properties were evaluated through electron microscopy, spectroscopy, and hardness measurements. The role of Te addition was to provide nucleation sites for complex oxides such as In₂TeO₆ phase and to ensure fine and well dispersed SnO₂ oxide particles. A rapid increase in size was observed for both grain and oxide particles when Te content exceeded 0.3 wt.%. Misch metal addition, on the other hand, had a pronounced effect on grain size reduction of the Ag matrix, and was interpreted as a consequence of decreasing the latent heat of solidification. Maximum hardness was achieved at 0.3 wt.% misch metal addition. In both cases, hardness decreased rapidly at 0.5 wt.% addition and was attributed to the large grain size of the matrix, and also large oxide particles aggregated in the matrix grains.     

Models describing the degradation of FeAl and NiAl alloys induced by ZnCl2-KCl melt at 400-450 °C

In this study, a mechanism to account for the corrosion of Fe-Al and NiAl alloys beneath molten ZnCl₂-KCl at 400-450 °C in air is described. All the examined materials experienced enhanced corrosion, with the formation of porous surface scales or, in some cases, in combination with local attack of the matrix. Comparatively, the corrosion resistance of Fe-Al and NiAl alloys is markedly improved with increased Al contents, whereas different microstructural evolutions are observed for the two systems. For Fe-Al alloys, the outermost layer of corrosion product is a mixed region composed of a large amount of Fe₂O₃, KCl and metallic zinc particles, overlying a mixture of aluminium oxide and KCl that acts as the intermediate layer. Moreover, a multi-layered Fe₂O₃ scale is produced on the surface of the matrix. For Ni-Al alloys, however, the outermost layer is mainly a mixture of KCl, metallic Zn, and some alumina particles in local regions, but no nickel oxide is detected. Beneath this outer layer is an Al-rich oxide layer combined with KCl impurity, and then a metallic nickel bulk containing aluminium oxide precipitation, in contact with the matrix.     

TEM analysis and tribological properties of Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) coatings on a magnesium engine AJ62 alloy

In order to reduce the fuel consumption and pollution, automotive companies are developing magnesium-intensive components. However, due to the low wear resistance of the magnesium (Mg) alloys, Mg cylinder bores are vulnerable to the sliding wear attack. In this paper, a Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) process was used to produce oxide coatings on a Mg alloy AJ62 (MgAl6Mn0.34Sr2), developed for Mg engine block, to battle against the wear attack. The surface morphology, coating thickness and tribological properties were tailored by adjusting the PEO process parameters. TEM analysis demonstrated that the PEO coatings had a nanocrystalline structure in the inner dense layer next to the substrate. The PEO coatings exhibited a much better wear resistance and a smaller friction coefficient than the uncoated AJ62 substrate. The tribological performance of the PEO-coated Mg alloy was even better than that of a hypereutectic Al-Si alloy currently used for engine applications under a high contact load.     

Microstructures and mechanical properties of FeCoCrNi high entropy alloy/WC reinforcing particles composite coatings prepared by laser cladding and plasma cladding

FeCoCrNi HEA coatings with 20% mass fraction of WC reinforcing particles were prepared by two different cladding methods, laser cladding (LC) and plasma cladding (PC). The microstructure of HEA matrix and WC particles of LC and PC coatings were discussed respectively. For HEA matrix, dendritic morphology was observed in both coatings. For WC particles, a few granular (Cr,W)₂C carbides around WC particles in LC coatings, and a large number of crystal and fishbone Fe₃W₃C carbides around WC particles in PC coatings. Mechanical properties as hardness and wear resistance of the two kinds of coatings were also investigated. The interstitial solution strengthening effect of C element is stronger in PC coating, and the hardness of HEA matrix in LC coatings is twice that of in PC coating, which shows a strong retention force on WC particles. The friction coefficient of LC coating is lower and stable, with the volume wear rate of 0.7 × 10⁻⁵ mm⁻³/N·m, showing high wear resistance. PC coatings have poor wear resistance due to decarbonization and oxidation of WC particles and reduction of retention force of HEA matrix, with the volume wear rate of 8.29 × 10⁻⁵ mm⁻³/N·m. The wear mechanism of both coatings were also discussed.     

A novel electroless plating of Ni-P-TiO2 nano-composite coatings

A new processing concept has been developed to produce nano-structured metal-matrix composite coatings. This method combines sol-gel and electroless plating techniques to prepare highly dispersive oxide nano-particle reinforced composite coatings. Transparent TiO₂ sol was added into the standard electroless plated Ni-P solution at a controlled rate to produce Ni-P-TiO₂ nano-composite coatings on Mg alloys. The coating was found to have a crystalline structure. The nano-sized TiO₂ particles (∼ 15 nm) were well dispersed into the Ni-P coating matrix during the co-deposition process. This technique can effectively avoid the agglomeration of nano-particles in the coating matrix. As a result, the microhardness of the composite coatings were significantly increased to ∼ 1025 HV₂₀₀ compared to ∼ 710 HV₂₀₀ of the conventional composite coatings produced with solid particle mixing methods. Correspondingly, the wear resistance of the new composite coatings was also greatly improved.     

Microstructure and wear performance of Al5083/CeO2/SiC mono and hybrid surface composites fabricated by friction stir processing

Friction stir processing (FSP) was utilized to produce surface composites by incorporating nano-sized cerium oxide (CeO₂) and silicon carbide (SiC) particles individually and in combined form into the Al5083 alloy matrix. The study signified the role of these reinforcements on microstructure and wear behavior of the resultant surface composite layers. The wear characteristics of the resultant mono and hybrid surface composite layers were investigated using a pin-on-disc wear tester at room temperature. The microstructural observations of FSPed regions and the worn out surfaces were performed by optical and scanning electron microscopy. Considerable grain refinement and uniform distribution of reinforcement particles were achieved inside the nugget zone. All the composite samples showed higher hardness and wear resistance compared to the base metal. Among the composite samples, the hybrid composite (Al5083/CeO₂/SiC) revealed the highest wear resistance and the lowest friction coefficient, whereas the Al5083/SiC composite exhibited the highest hardness, i.e., 1.5 times as hard as that of the Al5083 base metal. The enhancement in wear behavior of the hybrid composites was attributed to the solid lubrication effect provided by CeO₂ particles. The predominant wear mechanism was identified as severe adhesive in non-composite samples, which changed to abrasive wear and delamination in the presence of reinforcing particles.     

Microstructure and sliding wear behavior of pseudo-alloy PS45/CuAl8 composite coating sprayed by HVAA technique

A pseudo-alloy PS45/CuAl8 composite coating was sprayed on steel substrate by high-velocity activated arc spraying (HVAA) process. Its sliding wear behavior at room temperature was evaluated by M-2000 wear tester. For comparison, a single CuAl8 coating was also prepared and tested under the same conditions. It is found that the pseudo-alloy composite coating consists of α-Cu and γ-Ni metallic matrix phases together with homogenously distributed minor Al 2 O 3 , Cr 2 O 3 oxide phases. Moreover, pseudo-alloy coating possesses much better sliding wear resistance than CuAl8 coating due to the enhanced hardness and microstructural homogenization. Fatigue wear and abrasive wear are responsible for the wear-down mechanism of the pseudo-alloy coating.     

大气等离子喷涂TiB2-316L不锈钢基复合涂层及其耐磨性能

分别采用高能球磨制备了TiB2含量(质量分数)为10%的316L不锈钢基复合粉,高能球磨与喷雾干燥造粒工艺制备了TiB2含量(质量分数)为40%的316L不锈钢基复合粉,大气等离子喷涂制备相应的TiB2-316L不锈钢基金属陶瓷涂层与316L不锈钢涂层.室温下采用高速环块磨损试验研究TiB2-316L不锈钢基金属陶瓷涂层的磨损特性.采用X射线衍射分析涂层物相,扫描电镜分析喷涂粉末、涂层结构和摩擦副磨损表面形貌.结果表明,大气等离子喷涂两种制粉工艺获得的316L不锈钢基TiB2复合粉能获得较耐磨的316L不锈钢基TiB2复合涂层,耐磨性高于316L不锈钢涂层,且TiB2在复合涂层中增强涂层耐磨性的原因是TiB2颗粒在涂层316L韧性基体中充当强化相,且TiB2在摩擦接触处摩擦氧化形成的氧化产物具有自润滑特性,能减少涂层的磨损量.     

Microstructures and mechanical properties of BP/7A04 Al matrix composites

The microstructures and interface structures of basalt particle reinforced 7A04 Al matrix composites (BP/7A04 Al) were analyzed by using OM, TEM, SEM and EDS, and the mechanical properties of 7A04 Al alloy were compared with those of BP/7A04 Al matrix composites. The results show that the basalt particles are dispersed in the Al matrix and form a strong bonding interface with the Al matrix. SiO₂ at the edge of the basalt particles is continuously replaced by Al₂O₃ formed in the reaction, forming a high-temperature reaction layer with a thickness of several tens of nanometers, and Al₂O₃ strengthens the bonding interface between basalt particles and Al matrix. The dispersed basalt particles promote the dislocation multiplication, vacancy formation and precipitation of the matrix, and the precipitated phases mainly consist of plate-like η (MgZn₂) phase and bright white band-shaped or ellipsoidal T (Al₂Mg₃Zn₃) phase. The bonding interface, high dislocation density and dispersion strengthening phase significantly improve the mechanical properties of the composites. The yield strength and ultimate tensile strength of BP/7A04 Al matrix composites are up to 665 and 699 MPa, which increase by 11.4% and 10.9% respectively compared with 7A04 Al alloy without basalt particles.     

The oxidation of Ni3Al containing decomposed SiC-particles

Alloys of Ni₃Al–(0, 1, 3, 5 vol.%)SiC were prepared via powder metallurgical routes and their oxidation kinetics were studied between 1273 and 1473 K in air. The initially added SiC particles were unstable and decomposed within the matrix. It was found that initially added SiC increased the isothermal oxidation resistance to a certain extent, but adversely decreased the cyclic oxidation resistance because silica made the Al₂O₃-rich oxide layer more susceptible to spallation. For SiC-added alloys, the oxide scales consisted primarily of α-Al₂O₃ and SiO₂ with and without NiAl₂O₄. During oxidation, Al, Si and a bit of Ni diffused outwardly to form the oxide scale, while oxygen and most of Ni transported inwardly.     

Comparison of 10 μm and 20 nm Al-Al2O3 Metal Matrix Composite Coatings Fabricated by Low-Pressure Cold Gas Dynamic Spraying

Cold-gas dynamic spraying (“cold spraying”) was used to deposit aluminum-alumina (Al-Al₂O₃) metal-matrix composite (MMC) coatings onto 6061 Al alloy. The powders consisted of ?45 μm commercially pure Al that was admixed with either 10 μm or agglomerated 20 nm Al₂O₃ in weight fractions of 25, 50, 75, 90, and 95 wt.%. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Vickers microhardness testing, and image analysis were conducted to determine the microstructure, properties, and the volume fractions of reinforcing particles in the coatings, which was then converted to weight fractions. As the weight fraction of the Al₂O₃ in the coatings increased, the hardness values of the MMC coatings increased. A maximum hardness of 96 ± 10 HV_0.2 was observed for the MMC coating that contained the agglomerated 20 nm Al₂O₃ particles, while a maximum hardness of 85 ± 24 HV_0.2 was observed for the coatings with the 10 μm Al₂O₃ particles. The slight increase in hardness of the coating containing the agglomerated 20 nm Al₂O₃ particles occurred in a coating of Al₂O₃ content that was lower than that in the coating that contained the 10 μm reinforcing Al₂O₃ particles. The increased hardness of the MMC coatings that contained the agglomerated 20 nm Al₂O₃ particles and at lower reinforcing particle content was attributed to the increased spreading of the nanoagglomerated particles in the coating, which increased load-sharing and reinforcement capability of the particles. These results suggest that the use of nanoagglomerated, reinforcing hard-phase particles in cold-sprayed MMC coatings may be a more efficient alternative to the use of conventional micronsized reinforcing particles.     

以稻壳为强化原料制备低成本钛合金的摩擦学性能

以稻壳热解产物为SiO₂源,通过粉末冶金法制备了Si和O固溶强化的低成本钛合金,并从磨损率、磨损表面形貌和磨屑成分等角度系统研究了其摩擦学性能和磨损机理。结果表明,随着SiO₂加入量的增加,Ti合金的体积磨损率显著降低,与硬度的变化规律吻合良好,同时磨损表面有三处变化,即犁沟的深度变浅、塑性变形程度降低和磨屑的尺寸变小和数量减少。SiO₂的加入使磨损机制从纯Ti的粘着和磨料磨损转变为磨料和氧化磨损,而磨屑尺寸的减小可归因于GCr15球和钛基体反复摩擦,导致磨屑的脆化。本文提供了一种使用农业废稻壳生产具有优良综合性能的钛合金方法,在降低钛合金成本的同时也有益于生态环境的保护。     

Microstructure and abrasive wear performance of chromium carbide reinforced Ni3Al matrix composite coating

A Ni-Al-Cr₃C₂ welding wire was produced by metal-powder-core technique. When the welding wires were welded on the surface of carbon steel, under the effect of the physical heat of arc, Ni reacted with Al to form Ni₃Al and carbide particles reinforced Ni₃Al matrix composite was formed. Cr₃C₂ was decomposed during welding and dispersed Cr₇C₃ with stripe shape formed, which strengthened the matrix significantly. The Cr₇C₃-Ni₃Al interface has broadened into a zone of interdiffusion and a new phase M₂₃C₆, which indicates that a good bond has been formed. The pin-abrasion wear test showed that the abrasion resistance of Cr₇C₃/Ni₃Al composite is six times higher than that of Stellite12 alloy at room temperature. The good wear resistance of Cr₇C₃/Ni₃Al composite coating can be attributed to large volume fraction of carbides, high hardness, and good phases interface bond.     

Improvement in the corrosion resistance of TiB2/A356 composite by molten-salt electrodeposition and anodization

This study reported a novel treatment to improve the corrosion resistance of TiB₂/A356 composites. The method was employed in combination of the molten-salt electrodeposition and subsequent electrochemical anodization technique. By means of molten-salt electrodeposition, the Al coatings were deposited on the surface of TiB₂/A356 composites. It was found that the morphology of the Al coatings is closely related to the current density. Thus, under the suitable condition, a dense and uniform Al coating can be obtained, with the crystal size in the range of 0.5–2 μm and the coating thickness of ~ 9 μm. This continuous Al layer can eliminate the adverse corrosion contribution of TiB₂ particles in Al matrix. The following step of anodization was designed to convert the Al film to an anodized Al oxide film for further corrosion protection. The electrochemical corrosion behavior was evaluated by potentiodynamic polarization curves and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. These results showed the corrosion resistance was greatly enhanced in TiB₂/A356 composites with an anodized Al-coating than that of the anodized composites. It is evident that the new treatment of metal electrodeposition in molten salts and following anodization is an effective method of anti-corrosion in composites.