Effect of electrospark deposited surface layers on bond strength of titanium–porcelain

Abstract

Casting of titanium can be successfully used in prosthodontic applications, but it demands special machines and protection gas to avoid oxidation of the metal. The aims of this study are to investigate the bond compatibility between porcelain and titanium using three-point bending, oxide adherence and thermal expansion tests, and to compare the results with those of a conventional titanium–porcelain system. Titanium alloy surfaces were modified with Nb, YG8 and silicon electrode by electrospark surface modification process. The effect of electrospark surface depositing (ESD) layers on bond strength of titanium to porcelain was evaluated comparatively. Some reasons about bond strength of titanium to porcelain were discussed. Results indicate that ESD modified layer prepared in atmosphere using Si electrode can obtain the strongest bonding to porcelain. The ESD modified layer show metallurgical bond to Ti substrate. In addition, the facts that rough surface can help to improve physic bond, similar nature can also help to chemical link and compact ESD layer represent good high temperature oxidation resistance are the reasons that enhance good bond strength of titanium to porcelain.     

纤维涂层法制备SiCf/Cu复合材料及其性能分析

为研究纤维涂层法制备SiCf/Cu复合材料的性能特点,通过磁控溅射法先后将Ti6Al4V界面改性层和基体Cu涂层涂覆到SiC纤维表面,并通过真空热压法将被涂覆的纤维制备成SiCf/Cu复合材料.对Ti6Al4V涂层、Cu涂层以及复合材料进行了微观分析,并测试了复合材料的拉伸强度.研究表明,复合材料的Cu基体由致密而细小的晶粒组成;Ti6Al4V提高了纤维/基体界面结合强度,复合材料轴向抗拉强度高达500 MPa,界面脱粘主要发生在纤维表面的碳涂层与纤维之间.     

Effect of ZrN coating by magnetron sputtering and sol–gel processed silica coating on titanium/porcelain interface bond strength

In this study, a coating technique was applied to improve the bond strength of titanium (Ti) porcelain. ZrN coating was prepared by magnetron sputtering, and silica coating was processed by a sol–gel method. The treated surfaces of the specimens were analyzed by X-ray diffraction, and the Ti/porcelain interface was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive spectroscopy. The coated specimens appeared fully coherent to the Ti substrate. The fractured bonding surface was also investigated by SEM. The residual porcelain on the metal surface could be observed in the ZrN group and silica group, but there was no obvious porcelain remaining in the control group. A three-point-bending test showed that the bonding strength of the ZrN group (45.99 ± 0.65 MPa) was higher than the silica group (37.77 ± 0.78 MPa) (P < 0.001) and control group (29.48 ± 1.01 MPa) (P < 0.001), while that of the silica group was significantly higher than the control group (P < 0.001). In conclusion, conditioning the ceramic surface with ZrN and silica coatings resulted in a stronger Ti/porcelain bond. ZrN coating by magnetron sputtering was a more effective way to improve the bond strength between Ti and porcelain compared with sol–gel processed silica coating in this study.     

Hot pressing effect on the shear bond strength of dental porcelain to CoCrMoSi alloy substrates with different surface treatments

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of hot pressing on the shear bond strength of a CoCrMoSi alloy to a low-fusing feldspathic porcelain, for two types of surface treatments: polished and grit-blasted. Moreover, the shear strength of hot pressed porcelain was also compared with that of conventional vacuum sintered porcelain. Bond strength of metal–porcelain composites were assessed by the means of a shear test performed in a universal test machine until fracture. Fracture surfaces and interfaces were investigated by optical microscope, stereomicroscope and SEM/EDS. Data was analyzed with Shapiro–Wilk test to test the assumption of normality. The 2-way ANOVA followed by Tukey HSD multiple comparison test was used to compare shear bond strength results and the t-test was used to compare the porcelain shear strength (p < 0.05). Hot pressed specimens exhibited significantly (p < 0.001) higher bond strength values than those obtained by conventional PFM technique. Significant differences (p < 0.001) were found in the shear bond strength between grit-blasted and polished specimens. Significant differences (p < 0.05) were also found between the shear strength of vacuum sintered and hot pressed porcelain. This study revealed that metal–ceramic bond strength is maximized for hot pressed porcelain onto rough metal substrates, with lower variability in results. Hot pressing technique was also shown to enhance the cohesion of porcelain.     

Interfacial effects in a metallic-glass ribbon reinforced glass-ceramic matrix composite

The effect of temperature on the interfacial effects in a metallic-glass ribbon reinforced glass-ceramic matrix composite was investigated. The metallic-glass ribbon present in this composite was found to be significantly affected at elevated temperatures, owing to the diffusion of lead and zinc from the matrix. The presence of the matrix in the vicinity of the ribbon enhanced the formation of an oxide layer on the ribbon surface. The oxide layer decreased the interfacial bond strength between the ribbon and the matrix, affecting the failure mode of such composites at elevated temperatures.     

基于真空热压扩散法的金刚石/Ti界面生成机制

采用真空热压扩散法在聚晶金刚石表面制备Ti层,探究金刚石表面金属化过程中的界面生成机制。利用扫描电子显微镜和X射线衍射仪,分析了钛层的表面形貌、界面结构和界面间的物相组成,采用能谱仪对界面进行了元素分析,计算了聚晶金刚石与Ti层之间界面的扩散带宽度及生成TiC的化学反应吉布斯自由能变。研究结果表明:在聚晶金刚石表面形成了平整、致密的Ti层,在聚晶金刚石与Ti层界面之间存在C、Ti和Co元素的扩散,在结合界面处产生了一定宽度的元素扩散带,同时在金刚石表面生成了点状TiC。真空热压扩散法实现了金刚石与Ti层的化学结合,可以提高金刚石与Ti层的结合强度。      

Interfacial structure and reaction mechanism of AlN/Ti joints

Bonding of AlN to Ti was performed at high temperatures in vacuum. The bonding temperature ranged from 1323 to 1473 K, while the bonding time varied from 7.2 up to 72 ks. The reaction products were examined using elemental analysis and X-ray diffraction. TiN, Ti3AlN (τ1), and Ti3Al were observed at the AlN/Ti interface, having various thickness at different bonding conditions. The thickness of TiN and Ti3AlN layers grew slowly with bonding time. On the other hand, growth of the Ti3Al layer followed Fick’s law. The activation energy of its growth was found to be 146 kJ mol-1. When thinner Ti foil (20 μm) was joined to AlN at 1473 K for a long time (39.6 ks), the Ti central layer has completely consumed and another ternary compound Ti2AlN(τ2) started to form. A maximum bond strength was achieved for an AlN/Ti (20 μm) joint made at 1473 K for 28.8 ks, after which the bond strength of the joint deteriorated severely. This revised version was published online in November 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

钛表面的氧化对钛瓷结合强度的影响

研究了钛表面氧化对钛/瓷结合强度的影响, 并采用溶胶凝胶技术在钛表面制备SnO_x中间层, 研究SnO_x层对钛/瓷结合强度的影响. 结果表明：空气炉中800℃氧化3min后, 钛/瓷结合强度明显下降; 烤瓷炉中预氧化3min, 钛/瓷结合强度无明显变化. 热处理使钛表面生成一层金红石型氧化层, 钛/瓷剥脱主要发生在金红石氧化层与钛之间. 采用溶胶-凝胶法经300℃处理后在钛表面制得的SnO_x涂层, 可有效隔绝氧向Ti表面的扩散, 防止钛表面的过度氧化, 提高了钛/瓷结合强度. 经SnO_x涂层处理后, 钛/瓷剥脱主要发生在SnO_x涂层内.     

Fracturing behaviors of FRP-strengthened concrete structures

In this paper, we focus on the study of concrete cracking behavior and interfacial debonding fracture in fiber reinforced polymer (FRP)-strengthened concrete beams. An experimental program is systematically reviewed according to the observed failure modes, in which it is found that the interfacial debonding may propagate either within the adhesive layer or through concrete layer in the vicinity of bond interface. A finite element analysis is performed to investigate the different types of debonding propagation along FRP-concrete interface and crack distribution in concrete. For the numerical fracture models, interfacial debonding that initiates and propagates in adhesive layer is modeled by fictitious interfacial crack model. And concrete cracking, including the debonding fracture through interfacial concrete, is modeled by smeared crack model. Properties of the interfacial adhesive layer and concrete are considered to significantly influence the debonding propagation types and crack distribution. The interactions between interfacial bond strength, interfacial fracture energy of bond adhesive layer and tensile strength, fracture energy of concrete are discussed in detail through a parametric study. According to the results, the effects of these properties on different types of interfacial debonding, concrete cracking behavior and structural load-carrying capacity are clearly understood.     

Effects of the relative contents of silver and copper on the interfacial reactions and bond strength in the active brazing of SiC

The roles of titanium in active brazing of SiC have been studied extensively, while studies on the roles of silver and copper, which constitute the major parts of the active brazing alloys, have been overlooked. The effects of the relative contents of silver and copper in the brazing alloy on the interfacial reactions and bond strength have been investigated in this study. The interfacial reactions can be divided into the decomposition reaction of SiC by the brazing alloy melt and the interfacial reaction of titanium with SiC. Brazing by the Cu-5at% Ti alloy induced SiC to be decomposed, but the addition of silver to the brazing alloy suppressed the decomposition of SiC. TiC and Ti₅Si₃ was produced from the interfacial reactions of titanium independent of the brazing alloys. However, their morphologies and formation mechanisms differ greatly depending on the relative contents of silver and copper. The bond strength and fracture modes are also dependent on the relative contents of silver and copper. A good bond strength of 159–178 MPa was obtained by brazing with the Ag-5at% Ti alloy at 985°C for 600 s and fracture initiates at the interface of the reaction product layer and propagates through SiC.     

Effect of porosity on interfacial failure in steel-fibre-reinforced polymer-impregnated concrete

The interfacial bond between a steel fibre and concrete generally increases with the polymer content. Naphthalene used to generate new pores in order t increase the polymer loading and thus to increase the interfacial bond strength has a positive effect up to 3% by weight. Higher amounts weaken the cementitious phase and also decrease the amount of polymer incorporated. Drying of concrete before impregnation at 150°C rather than at 105°C increases the polymer loading and thus the interfacial bond strength. An increase in polymer loading without changing the original porosity, as in pressure or vacuum impregnation, increases the interfacial bond strength. Vacuum impregnation gives a higher interfacial bond strength than pressure impregnation. This could be due to the diffusion of monomer molecules into evacuated micro-pores. Thus, improved adhesion can be achieved between the polymer and the cemetiitious phase and steel fibre by means of vacuum impregnation.     

Interfacial structure and strength on Ti(C,N) joint using liquid phase diffusion bonding with Ti/Ni interlayer

Abstract

Partial transient liquid phase diffusion bonding (PTLP-DB) on Ti(C,N) cermet was studied in the present paper using Ti/Ni/Ti foil sandwich structure as the interlayer. The interfacial structure and element distribution at the interface were observed using SEM, electron probe microanalysis and X-ray diffraction. The joint strength was measured using four-point bending test. The results showed that metallurgical bonding between Ti(C,N) cermet was achieved using PTLP-DB. Near Ti(C,N) cermet side, a strong chemical reaction occurred to produce an interfacial multilayer containing Ti–Al and Ti–Ni intermetallics. Different bonding times during PTLP-DB were also studied, and there was an optimum time during bonding. With a shorter bonding time, voids were observed at the interface, while with a prolonged time, the bending strength on the joints also decreased due to the overgrowth on intermetallic layer and the existence of high gradient residual stress at the interface.     

Interfacial phenomenology of SiC fibre reinforced Li2O·Al2O3·6SiO2 glass-ceramic composites

The microstructures of SiC fibre-reinforced Li₂O·Al₂O₃·6SiO₂ glass-ceramic composites with Ta₂O₅, Nb₂O₅, TiO₂ and ZrO₂ dopants were investigated. An amorphous carbon-rich layer, from 100–170 nm thick, was observed in the interfacial region between fibre and matrix. A second interfacial layer of TaC, NbC, or TiC precipitates, appeared adjacent to the C-rich layer. Low bond strength between these two interfacial layers resulted in low interfacial shear strength, and this in turn led to an increase in toughness of the composites containing 4 mol% Ta₂O₅ or Nb₂O₅ dopant. 2 mol% Ta₂O₅ dopant in this composite acted as a nucleating agent for the matrix but was not adequate to form an appreciable volume of TaC particles in the interfacial region, hence a flexural strength decrease was observed. The composite containing TiO₂ dopant exhibited low flexural strength and fracture toughness resulting from the formation of a TiC layer which had a larger coherent bond strength with the interfacial C-rich layer, and attacked the structural integrity of the fibres.     

基体中Ti元素含量对金刚石/Cu-Ti复合材料热导率的影响

采用真空热压法制备了金刚石体积分数为63%的金刚石/Cu-Ti复合材料,研究了基体中Ti含量对金刚石/Cu-Ti复合材料界面显微结构和热导率的影响。随着Ti含量的增加,金刚石/Cu-Ti复合材料热导率先增加后减小。当基体中Ti含量为1.1wt%时热导率最高,为511 W/（m·K）。Ti含量小于1.1wt%时,烧结过程中两相界面间生成的碳化物数量和面积随Ti含量的增加而增加,优化了界面结合,提高了界面结合强度,增加了界面传热通道数量,使金刚石/Cu-Ti复合材料导热性能提高。Ti含量的增加同时伴随着碳化物热阻增加和基体导热性能的恶化。过量的Ti元素使低导热性能的碳化物层厚度增加,碳化物层本身热阻增加,界面热导降低,金刚石/Cu-Ti复合材料导热性能下降。     

Ni-Cr/Ti/瓷界面反应机制

采用磁控溅射技术,在Ni-Cr合金表面溅射一层Ti薄膜作为中间层,研究了Ni-Cr/Ti/瓷界面组织结构,产物种类、分布及反应机制。结果表明:Ni-Cr/Ti/瓷界面反应复杂,界面处形成的新物相有Ti2Ni,AlTi3,TiO2,SnCr0.14OX,NiCr2O4和Cr2O3。高温烤瓷过程中,Ti与Ni以稳定的化合物Ti2Ni形式结合,同时Ti与陶瓷中Al2O3反应生成AlTi3化合物,与SnO2和SiO2发生置换反应生成TiO2,TiO2与陶瓷中氧化物结合,更好的实现了Ni-Cr合金与陶瓷的连接。     

Bond strength of Ti–5Cr based alloys to dental porcelain with Mo addition

Porcelain fused to metal crown (PFM) is widely used in dental restoration for its esthetics. Due to its excellent corrosion resistance, biocompatibility and mechanical properties, commercially pure titanium (c.p. Ti) and Ti–6Al–4V alloy have dramatically improved dental implants and prosthesis, despite the insufficient bond strength of titanium to porcelain. This study investigated the bond strength of new Ti–5Cr–xMo (x = 1–11 wt.%) alloys and low-fusing dental porcelain (Duceratin Plus, DeguDent Gmbh, Germany), and c.p. Ti and Ti–6Al–4V alloy were compared. The results show that Ti–5Cr–9Mo alloy has the highest bond strength (37.67 MPa), a result that is higher than that of c.p. Ti (30.72 MPa) and Ti–6Al–4V (30.01 MPa).     

Effect of rolling temperature on interface and bond strength development of roll bonded copper/aluminium metal laminates

Copper/aluminium laminates were prepared by roll bonding at different temperatures between 350 and 500°C. The effect of the roll bonding temperature on the interface reactions and bond strength development of the laminates was investigated. It was found that the bond strength of the laminates was generally enhanced with increased roll bonding temperature up to 430°C. Optimum roll bonding conditions, in terms of maximum bond strength were identified. It is shown that the development of the optimum bonding between the metal laminates is related to the creation of physical contact between the metals in the roll bonding stage and the formation of various intermetallic phases at the interface during the subsequent sintering process. The formation of intermetallic phases is greatly affected by the diffusivity of the metallic elements across the interface. It has been identified that dissolution of the interfacial oxide layer, formed in the roll bonding stage, has a great influence on the diffusivity of metallic elements across the interface which in turn determines the bond strength development of the material.     

Pressureless sintering of metal-bonded diamond particle composite blocks

Metal-bonded diamond particle composite blocks were fabricated by pressureless sintering, using multi-phase copper based alloys as the bonding materials. The processing sequences included ball-milling the diamond particles and metallic powders, uniaxially pressing the milled powder mixtures into green compacts, and sintering the green compacts in vacuum. The bonding materials, constituted of Cu, Sn, Ti, Mo and TiC, were prepared by blending various elemental and prealloyed powders. Addition of Ti as an active element effectively enhanced the interfacial cohesion strength, by developing an intermediate layer between the diamond particles and the matrix phase. This resulted in the observation that the failure mode of the composite blocks in a bending test was predominantly cleavage of diamond particles instead of pull-out of diamond particles.     

Contribution to the study of reactive wetting in the CuTi/Al2O3 system

The wetting (kinetics of spreading and stationary contact angles) of CuTi alloys on monocrystalline alumina under high vacuum, at a temperature of 1373 K, by the sessile drop technique was investigated. The morphological and chemical characteristics of the metal-ceramic interface were determined by scanning electron microscopy and microprobe analysis. When the results are analysed, three distinct effects of the Ti solute on wetting can be identified and evaluated semi-quantitatively: (a) a reduction in the solid-liquid interfacial tension by adsorption into the liquid side of the interface; (b) a reduction in this tension by formation of a TiO metallic-like oxide layer in the solid side of the interface; (c) a contribution to the wetting driving force due to the free energy released at the interface by the reaction between Ti and Al₂O₃.     

Joining of Zirconia and Ti-6Al-4V Using a Ti-based Amorphous Filler

Polycrystalline ZrO2-3 mol.%Y2O3 was brazed to Ti-6Al-4V by using a Ti47Zr28Cu14Ni11(at.%) amorphous ribbon at 1123-1273 K in a high vacuum. The influences of brazing temperature on the microstructure and shear strength of the joints were investigated. The interfacial microstructures can be described as ZrO2/TiO+TiO2+Cu2Ti4O+Ni2Ti4O/α-Ti+(Ti,Zr)2(Cu,Ni) eutectic/acicular Widmanst¨aten structure/Ti-6Al-4V alloy. With the increase in the brazing temperature, the thickness of the TiO+TiO2+Cu2Ti4O+Ni2Ti4O layer reduced, the content of the α-Ti+(Ti,Zr)2(Cu,Ni) eutectic phase decreased, while that of the coarse α-Ti phase gradually increased. The shear strength of the joints did not show a close relationship with the thickness of the TiO+TiO2+Cu2Ti4O+Ni2Ti4O layer. However, when the coarse (Ti,Zr)2(Cu,Ni) phase was non-uniformly distributed in the α-Ti phase, or when α-Ti solely situated at the center of the joint, forming a coarse block or even connecting into a continuous strip, the shear strength greatly decreased.