GH4169合金δ相的析出动力学研究

采用X射线衍射技术测定了GH4169合金中δ相在900℃、930℃时的析出动力学,并采用光学显微镜进行组织观察,结果表明：δ相的形核位置和形核方式与时效温度有关.当时效温度在900℃时,δ相主要在晶界和孪晶界上形核析出,而晶内颗粒状δ相由时效初期析出的亚稳态γ″相转变形成;当时效温度为930℃时,δ相不仅可以在晶界和孪晶界形核析出,还可以从基体γ莫直接形核析出,并且随着时效时间的延长,δ相逐渐向晶内生长,最终形成魏氏体δ相.当时效温度一定时,δ相的析出含量与时效时间满足Avram i方程.     

Microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-Zn-Cu-Mg-Sc-Zr alloy after retrogression and re-aging treatments

The mechanical properties and stress corrosion cracking (SCC) resistance of an Al-Zn-Cu-Mg-Sc-Zr alloy under different aging conditions were investigated. The dependence of microstructure and mechanical properties on aging parameters was evaluated by tensile test, hardness test and conductivity measurement. The results show that for the alloys with retrogression and re-aging treatment (RRA), the conductivity increases with the retrogression time and temperature, while the tensile strength decreases. The transmission electron microscopy (TEM) results show that the precipitates η(MgZn₂) at grain boundary aggregate apparently with retrogression time and the precipitates inside the matrix exhibit the similar distribution to T6 temper, which comprises fine GP zones, large η′(MgZn₂) and η(MgZn₂) phases. According to the mechanical properties and microstructure observations, the optimal RRA regime is recommended to be 120 °C, 24 h + 180 °C, 30 min + 120 °C, 24 h. The strength level of the alloy after the optimum RRA treatment is similar to that in T6 condition and the SCC resistance is improved obviously in contrast to T6 condition.     

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 .     

Nucleation barrier of fcc(γ)→hcp(ε) martensitic transformation in Fe-based alloys

Based on the dislocation theory and Olson's stacking fault model, a model describing the nucleation of an hcp(ε) martensite embryo at low-angle grain boundary is proposed with the influence of external stress field taken into account. The dependences of temperature (T), shear stress (τ) and dislocation density at grain boundary on the martensite nucleation in FeMnSi based alloy, as an example, are numerically simulated. It has been shown that there exist the subcritical and critical embryos during the course of ε-phase nucleation. The free energy difference between them is just the energy barrier of embryo growth. Depending on T and τ. the characteristic embryo sizes may vary in wide ranges and decreases with increasing σ and decreasing T. The energy condition of martensitic transformation at M _s and critical shear stress (τ_c) is discussed from the viewpoint of kinetics and thus the TEM observed result that stacking fault energy is not zero at M _s temperature is reasonably explained. Besides, it is predicted that the high dislocation density at grain boundary can promote the nucleation of fcc→hcp transformation in Fe-based alloys.     

Microstructure and corrosive property of Ni-P/nano-CeO<Subscript>2</Subscript> coating electrolessly prepared in acidic condition

Electroless Ni-P/nano-CeO₂ composite coating was prepared in acidic condition, and its microstructure and corrosive property were compared with its CeO₂-free counterpart. Scanning electronic microscopy (SEM), transmission electronic microscopy (TEM) and differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) were used to examine surface morphology and microstructure of the coating. Aqueous corrosion was done in 3%NaCl+5%H₂SO₄ solution and high temperature oxidation was done at 750 °C in air. The results showed that Ni-P coating had partial amorphous structure mixed with nano-crystals, while the Ni-P/CeO₂ coating had perfect amorphous structure. At high temperature, Ni3P precipitation and Ni crystallization took place in both coatings at different temperatures. Aqueous corrosion property and high temperature oxidation property of the composite coating were remarkably improved due to the coating’s microstructure change and the rare earth doping effect. During the co-deposition process, some Ce ⁿ⁺(n=3, 4) ions may be adsorbed to metal/solution interface and hinder nickel deposition. Ni-P/CeO₂ coating’s perfect amorphous structure results from the hindered crystal- typed deposition of nickel and the promoted deposition of phosphorous.     

Theoretical calculation of the finishing rolling impact work in non-quenched and tempered Si-Mn steel

Liu et al.[1―4] have given the calculation methods and general formulas of the finishing rolling tensile and yield strength of the non-quenched and tempered steel by using the electron structure parameters, and the calculated results agree well with the measured ones. In engineering technical standards, the σ b, σ s, δ and αk are always used simulta- neously. Therefore, the theoretical calculation neglecting δ and αk is not of integrity inboth learning and engineering. So the non-quench…     

Effect of low temperature aging on microstructure and mechanical properties of super-high strength aluminum alloy

The effects of heat treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of two alloys, namely Al- 12.2%Zn-2.48%Cu-2.0%Mg-0.15%Zr-0. 166%Ag（alloy 1）, and Al-9.99%Zn-1.72%Cu-2.5%Mg-0.13%Zr（alloy 2） were investigated. The results show that low temperature aging after promotive solution treatment can increase elongation without the loss of strength for the studied alloys. The optimum aging treatment （T6） for alloy 1 and alloy 2 is 100 ℃/80 h and 100 ℃/48 h, respectively. Compared with other heat treatment alloys, alloy 1 and alloy 2 show super-high tensile strength up to 753 MPa and 788 MPa, remaining 9.3% and 9.7% elongation under T6 condition, respectively. During aging, trace addition of Ag enhances the formations of GP zone and metastable phase, and stabilizes GP zone and metastable phase to a higher temperature. Trace addition of Ag prolongs the aging time of reaching the peak strength and delays over-aging condition of the alloy. However, trace addition of Ag promotes the formation of coarse constituent in the alloy and consumes hardening alloying elements of Zn and Mg. Moreover, the addition of the transition element Zr in 7000 series super-high alloy forms incoherent Al3 Zr dispersoid which can serve as nucleation sites for nonuniform precipitation of η phase during aging process. The higher the aging temperature, the greater the tendency for nonuniform precipitation of η phase.     

Effect of intermediate heat treatment temperature on microstructure and notch sensitivity of laser solid formed Inconel 718 superalloy

Inconel 718 superalloys deposited by laser solid forming (LSF) were heat treated with solution treatment,intermediate heat treatment (IHT) and two-stage aging treatment in sequence (SITA heat treatment).The effect of IHT temperature on microstructure,tensile property and notch sensitivity of LSFed Inconel 718 superalloy at 500 ℃ were investigated.As-deposited columnar grains have transformed to equiaxed grains and the grains were refined due to the recrystallization during the SITA heat treatment.It is found that the size and amount of δ phase dispersed at grain boundaries decreased with the increasing of IHT temperature,and δ phase disappeared when the IHT temperature reached 1 020 ℃.The ultimate tensile strength (UTS) and yield strength (YS) of smooth samples increased to a maximum when the IHT temperature reached 980 ℃ and then decreased slightly to a minimum when the IHT temperature was 1 000 ℃,and followed by slight increasing again till the IHT temperature reached 1 020 ℃,resulted from the competition of precipitation strengthening effect of γ″ and γ’ phase and the grain boundary weakening effect caused by the gradual disappearance of δ phase with increasing the IHT temperature.The notch sensitivity factor (qe) decreased but still greater than 1 as the IHT temperature increased,which is attributed to the decrease of the size and amount of δ precipitation.     

Theoretical calculation of the impact work in the alloying non-quenched and tempered steel

Liu et al.[1―5]1) have calculated the finishing rolling tensile strength σb, yield strength σs, elongation δ of the alloying non-quenched and tempered steel with the covalent elec-1) Liu Z L, Lin C, Guo Y C. Theoretical calculation of the finishing rolling elongation in alloying non-quenched and tempered steel. Progress in Natural Science, in presstron number nA of the strongest bond in alloying phases and the smallest electron density difference ?ρ of phase interfaces. It is calculat…     

Influence of isothermal aging onσprecipitation in super duplex stainless steel

The time-temperature-transformation (TTT) curve of the 00Cr25Ni7Mo4N duplex stainless steel was obtained with a Formastot-digital thermal dilatometer,and the influence of isothermal aging on σ precipitation was studied by metallographic observation,X-ray diffraction (XRD),and transmission electron microscopy (TEM).The results show that the decomposition of ferrite phase is accompanied by the formation of σ phase at 750-1000℃,especially in the range of 800-900℃.The longer the aging time,the higher the amount of σ precipitation.The area fraction of various phases remains at a certain value upon the completion of ferrite deformation.The temperature of 850℃ is the most sensitive transaction temperature,the incubation time for the formation of o precipitation is less than 1 min,and aging for 20 min leads to the complete transformation of ferrite.The o phase is formed preferentially at the α/α/γ junction,and then grows along the α/α boundary in the matrix.     

Preparation and properties of FeZrB amorphous-nanocrystalline soft magnetic alloy

Fe₆₈Zr₂₀B₁₂ amorphous alloy was prepared by mechanical alloying(MA) method and annealed at different temperatures. Microstructures and magnetic properties of Fe₆₈Zr₂₀B₁₂ alloys as-milled and annealed at 693, 843, 943 and 993 K were studied. The raw powders(Fe, Zr, B) formed b. c. c. α-Fe solid solution at early stages of MA and then transformed into amorphous alloy. Grain size(D) of Fe₆₈Zr₂₀B₁₂ alloys increases with increasing annealing temperature and keeps at nanometer level. The specific saturation magnetization(σ _s ) increases with increasing annealing temperature from 300 K to 943 K, and then decreases with annealing temperature at 993 K because of the precipitation of Fe₃B.     

Double pull specimen more suitable for measuring bond-slip relationship of FRP-to-concrete interface

A new "conceptual" design named "double pull" specimen was proposed in order to measure the bond-slip (δ-τ) relationship of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP)-to-concrete interface more accurately. A finite element analysis (FEA) was performed for preliminarily evaluating the suitability of the proposed conceptual double pull specimen. Through the FEA, it was indicated that the FRP-to-concrete interface of the proposed conceptual specimen might subject to a much higher load level than that of the most commonly used simple shear specimen, showing a great potential for measuring δ-τ relationship more accurately. In the light of the conceptual specimen, a kind of "practical" double pull specimen was developed and proved to be more suitable for measuring δ-τ relationship through an exploratory experimental study with 20 specimens. Consequently, an experimental program with 10 double pull specimens was performed for measuring the ultimate slip δ_u which was difficult to capture by using the existing specimens. It is shown that the range of δ_u is 0.31-0.52 mm based on the test results. The suggestion for improving the measure method is also put forward.     

Heat treatment of spray deposition SiCp/6066 aluminum matrix composites

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Corrosion resistance of cerium conversion film electrodeposited on Mg-Gd-Y-Zr magnesium alloy

The cerium conversion film was applied to improving the corrosion resistance of Mg-Gd-Y-Zr magnesium alloy. The film was electrodeposited on the surface of the Mg-RE alloy in cerium nitrate solution. The compositions and morphologies were analyzed by X-ray diffraction(XRD), scanning election microscopy (SEM). The corrosion behaviors of the film were investigated electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), potentiodynamic polarization tests and immersion tests. The results show that the optimum parameters for electrochemical deposition are as follows: pH 10.0, time 30 min, 50 mmol/L Na₂CO₃ and temperature 25 °C by the designed experiments according to the orthogonal table L(9, 3⁴). The corrosion protection efficiency is dependent on the deposition parameters. The cerium conversion film shows better corrosion protection behavior than chromate conversion film on Mg-Gd-Y-Zr magnesium alloy. Foundation item: Project (5133001E) supported by the Major State Basic Research and Development Program of China     

Strength and deformation behaviour of coarse-grained soil by true triaxial tests

In order to investigate the influence of intermediate principal stress on the stress-strain and strength behaviour of a coarse-grained soil, a series of true triaxial tests were performed. The tests were conducted in a recently developed true triaxial apparatus with constant minor principal stress σ ₃ and constant value of intermediate principal stress ratio b=(σ ₂−σ ₃)/(σ ₁−σ ₃) (σ ₁ is the vertical stress, and σ ₂ is the horizontal stress). It is found that the intermediate principal strain, ɛ ₂, increases from negative to positive value with the increase of parameter b from zero to unity under a constant minor principal stress. The minor principal strain, ɛ ₃, is always negative. This implies that the specimen exhibits an evident anisotropy. The relationship between b and friction angle obtained from the tests is different from that predicted by LADE-DUNCAN and MATSUOKA-NAKAI criteria. Based on the test results, an empirical equation of g(b) that is the shape function of the failure surface on π-plane was presented. The proposed equation is verified to be reasonable by comparing the predicted results using the equation with true triaxial test results of soils, such as coarse-grained soils in this study, sands and gravels in other studies.     

Coating of Fe, Ni on α-alumina microspheres by heterogeneous precipitation

1INTRODUCTION Themagneticmetal coatedceramicoxides,core shellstructuralcompositematerials,inwhichthinmetallicfilmsarecoatedonaceramicoxide matrixwithmicrometerparticlesizes,areattrac tiveduetothecombinationofthefunctionalchar acteristicsofmetalsandmechanicalpropertiesoftheceramicmatrix.Theceramic basedtransition metal coated,core shellcompositessuchasNi coatedAl2O3[1],Fe coatedAl2O3[2],FeNi coated Al2O3[3]orCoFe coatedSiO2[4],havebeenfoundtoexhibitinterestingfunctionalperformancesdue…     

Effect of heat-treatment on the microstructures and mechanical properties of Mg-10Zn-5Al-0.1Sb-xCu magnesium alloy

The effects of the solution and aging treatment on microstructures and mechanical properties of the Mg-10Zn-5Al-0.1Sb-XCu cast magnesium alloys were investigated by brinell hardness measurement, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy spectrum analyzing apparatus and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The experimental results show that the strip-like τ-Mg₃₂ (Al, Zn)₄₉ phase is shown at the grain boundaries and Mg₂Cu phase become smaller, even granular after solution treatment at 350 °C for 24 h. By ageing treatment at 180 °C, the ternary strengthening phase (τ phase) precipitates gradually at or around grain boundary. With increasing aging time, the micro-hardness improves obviously and up to the maximum (105.9 HV) at aging time of 36 h. In addition, the tensile-strengths at room temperature and at an elevated temperature respectively reach 228 MPa and 176 MPa, which is increased by 20% and 10%, respectively.     

Stability of titanium-aluminium nitride (Ti<Subscript>2</Subscript>AlN) at high pressure and high temperatures

The stability of Ti2AlN at high pressure of 5 GPa and different temperatures of 700-1 600 ℃ was investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD),scanning electron microscopy (SEM) equipped with an energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS).Ti2AlN was found to be stable at temperatures as high as 1 400 ℃under 5 GPa for 20 min,and was proved that it held better structure stability than Ti2AlC under 5 GPa through comparative experiments of Ti2AlN and Ti2AlC (representative compounds of M2AX phases (211 phase)).The reaction process at high pressure had some difference from that at ambient pressure/vacuum,and Ti2AlN directly decomposed to TiN and TiAl at 5 GPa and 1 500 ℃ for 20 min.Moreover,the mechanism of phase segregation was discussed.In addition,the behavior of Ti2AlN contacting with Zr at high pressure and high temperature (HPHT) was also studied.     

The aging feature of Al-Li-Cu-Mg-Zr alloy containing Sc

The aging behaviors of Al-1.42% Li-2.41% Cu-0.93% Mg-0.073% Zr-0.17% Sc (mass fraction, the same below) alloy at room temperature, 160 °C, and 160°C after 8% pre-deformation were studied respectively by hardness measurement. The microstructure of the alloy in various aging conditions was observed by TEM. The results show that the main precipitations of the alloy in quenching condition are the particles containing Sc and Zr which have certain coherent relation with the matrix. Addition of Sc in Al-Li-Cu-Mg-Zr alloy will be favorable to promoting precipitation. The particles can serve as preferred nucleation sites for δ′ phases which accelerate the aging hardening rate at initial aging. The main hardening phases of the alloy aged at 160 °C are δ′ and δ′/β′ composite precipitates. The size of the composite precipitates is very small (nanometer size). The composite precipitates will preclude efficiently the formation concentrative slip location and will improve the mechanical properties of the alloy. S′ phase will occur in the alloy aged at 160 °C after 8% pre-deformation. It is found that 8% pre-deformation has no obvious influence on the precipitation of the composite phase. Foundation item: The Key Program of the 9th Five-year Plan of China (No. 95-YS-001) Biography of the first author: TAN Cheng-yu, associate professor, born in 1963, majoring in materials and their suface performances.     

高温应力时效后T91钢组织与性能的演变

为研究电站高温金属部件在高温应力作用下显微组织老化损伤程度的演化规律,设计了高温应力时效老化试验,对供货态T91钢在不同温度不同应力条件下进行高温时效老化.用金相显微镜、扫描电镜、透射电镜、定量金相和显微硬度等试验方法研究组织性能变化.结果表明,T91经不同温度老化后的微观组织随着温度和应力的升高,回火马氏体位向特征分散,晶界和晶内沉淀相粒子尺寸粗化,沉淀相颗粒Feret直径从原始供货态0.200μm增加到0.435μm.在相同温度下应力对组织老化的影响明显,马氏体板条内位错密度降低,板条亚结构退化,马氏体板条特征逐渐消失.随着温度的提高硬度呈现加速下降变化趋势,硬度的下降与析出相颗粒尺寸的增加同步变化,且变化趋势相似.