The Role of Calcium in Microstructural Refinement of AZ91 Magnesium Alloy

The effect of calcium addition on the microstructures of AZ91 magnesium alloy was investigated. It was found that a small amount of calcium in AZ91 allay produced a large decrease in the α- Mg grain size and the dispersed fine β-Mgt7 Alt2 phases. In addition, some Al4Ca particles were found to exist in the AZ91 alloy containing 0.5wt% Ca. EDS analysis and water-quenched technique revealed that the grain-refining mechanism of calcium for the AZ91 alloys was mainly attributed to the role of restricting growth of calcium in the primary α-Mg crystals.     

Influence of electromagnetic stirring on microstructure of AZ91-0.8%Ce magnesium alloy

1 INTRODUCTION In recent years, magnesium alloys have been used in the automobile industry to save fuel and lower emission levels, and about 60 different types of components of magnesium alloys have been applied in automobile parts, in which AZ91magnesium alloy (Mg-Al system) approximately accounts for 90%[1?4]. It is well known that grain size has very important effect on material properties. According to Hall-Petch equation, when grain size decreases, the mechanical properties such as…     

Microstructural formation of semi-solid AZ91D alloy stirred by electromagnetic field

With the help of an electromagnetic stirring device, alloy melt quenching and EBSD (electron back scatter diffraction)analysis technology, the microstructure of the semi-solid AZ91D magnesium alloy slurry stirred by rotational electromagnetic field under different stirring power conditions has been studied. The results show that the size of primary α-Mg phase is reduced obviously when the solidifying alloy melt is stirred by rotational electromagnetic field, moreover, the primary α-Mg grains are changed to fine rosette grains or spherical grains which are proved to belong to the different grains in three-dimension by the EBSD analysis technology. The results also show that the stirring power is an important processing parameter in the preparation of the semi-solid AZ91D magnesium alloy slurry. The larger the stirring power, the finer the primary α-Mg grains, the less the rosette primary α-Mg grains, and the more the spherical primary α-Mg grains. Theoretical analysis indicates that a stronger flow motion leads to a more even temperature field and solute field and a stronger man-made temperature fluctuation in the alloy melt so that the specially fine rosette and/or spherical primary α-Mg grains are formed in the semi-solid AZ91D magnesium alloy slurry.     

Initial corrosion behaviors of AZ91 magnesium alloy in the presence of SO2

The effects of SO2 on the initial atmospheric corrosion of AZ91D magnesium alloy were investigated in laboratory. Met-allographic observation, SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy), XRD (X-ray Diffraction) and XPS (X-ray Proton Spectrograph) were used to analyze and discuss the initial surface morphology of corrosion layers and corrosion products. The corrosion rate of the alloy increases with increasing the content of SO2. The initial attack has the characteristics of localized corrosion and preferentially concentrates on a phase. MgO and Mg(OH)2 form at first, which provide a protective layer, then the existence of SO2 decreases the pH of the thin solution on the alloy, accelerates dissolution process, and promotes the formation of MgSO3·6H2O and MgSO4·6H2O, meanwhile cracks were found on the corrosion products with corrosion continuation. These soluble corrosion products and the cracks provide the paths for filtering oxygen and corrosion pollutants into the matrix, which results in severe localized co     

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.     

不锈钢丝增强AZ91镁合金复合材料的显微组织及其力学性能

采用渗流铸造法制备了体积分数约为40%、60%、80%的不锈钢丝增强AZ91镁合金复合材料.利用万能试验机对其进行压缩实验;并利用扫描电镜观察复合材料的显微组织以及压缩后的断口形貌.结果表明:不锈钢丝在AZ91镁合金基体中的分布随着其体积分数的增加逐步均匀;不锈钢丝与AZ91镁合金界面润湿性较好.压缩试验表明:复合材料的抗压强度较AZ91镁合金抗压强度明显提高,40%、60%、80%体积分数的复合材料断裂强度分别为371、387、553 MPa;随着不锈钢丝体积分数的增加,材料的破坏方式由剪切破坏转变为劈裂.     

Effects of rare earth elements on the microstructure and properties of magnesium alloy AZ91D

The effects of rare earth elements on the microstructure and properties of Magnesium alloy AZ91D alloy were studied.The different proportion of rare earth elements was added to the AZ91D and the tensile tests were carried out at different temperatures.The experimental results show that at room temperature or at 120℃ the AZ91D‘s decrease with the increasing amount of the rare earth elements.however,the ductility is improved.The influence of 0.14%Sb(mass fraction)on the AZ91D‘s strength is like that of rare earth elements(0.2%-0.4%)(mass fraction).Microstructure graphs demonstrate that appropriate amount of rare earth elements (0.1%-0.2%) can fine AZ91D‘s grain and improve its ductility.     

Sr Microalloying for Refining Grain Size of AZ91D Magnesium Alloy

The grain refining process of an AZ91D Mg alloy by Sr addition was studied and the heterogeneous nucleating particles of α-Mg were investigated by electron probe microanalysis （EPMA）. With 0.6 wt% Sr addition, the mean grain size of AZ91D alloy was refined from 235.4μm to 52.5 μm at the one-half radius of the ingot. The morphology of primary crystal changed from a sixford symmetrical shape to a petallike shape, Mg-Sr-Al-Fe-Mn heterogeneous nucleating particles were observed at the grain centers and Sr solute atoms presented segregation along the grain boundaries. Grain refinement was facilitated by both the Mg-Sr-Al- Fe-Mn nucleating particles and the Sr solute atoms, and the former played a dominate role in the process.     

Al-TiC对AZ91合金铸态组织的影响

利用EPMA、SEM和XRD等测试手段研究了铸造反应法制备的Al-10%TiC(质量分数,下同)中间合金对AZ91合金晶粒的细化作用。结果表明:晶粒尺寸随中间合金加入量的增加而减小,当加入量为0.5%时,-αMg晶粒的尺寸由基体合金的107μm降至48μm,降低幅度约为55%,而且β相由连续网状向断网状或粒状转变,弥散程度增加。α-Mg晶粒的细化机制可能为:原位TiCp可作为初生-αMg的异质晶核。此外,悬浮在熔体中的TiCp在结晶过程中被推移到固/液界面前沿的液相中,从而降低了初生-αMg相的生长速度,最终导致α晶粒的进一步细化。     

MgCO_3对AZ31镁合金晶粒的细化

研究了MgCO3对AZ31镁合金凝固组织的影响。结果表明:随着MgCO3的增加,合金中的β-Mg17Al12相由晶内分布变为晶间分布。在AZ31中添加0.6%的MgCO3,于760℃时保温10min,细化效果最佳。α-Mg晶粒的尺寸由基体合金的570μm降至100μm,降低幅度约为82.5%,抗拉强度提高了57.9%,延伸率约提高了11.1%。通过能谱分析,结合能计算及自由能计算证实,细化机理是MgCO3反应后生成的部分Al4C3质点作为异质核心细化晶粒。多余的Al4C3质点钉扎晶界阻碍晶粒长大。Al元素随固/液界面前沿被快速推至晶界,生成沿晶界生长的β-Mg17Al12相,起到进一步固定晶界的作用。合金元素的分布均有改变。     

硅烷膜固化方式对AZ91镁合金耐蚀性的影响

为了改善AZ91镁合金的耐蚀性,采用包括加热固化、碱液固化和微电水固化在内的3种不同固化方式制备了硅烷膜,并对其耐蚀性进行了研究.采用光学显微镜和扫描电子显微镜观察了试样的腐蚀形貌,并采用极化曲线分析了硅烷膜的耐蚀性.结果表明,经硅烷化处理后,AZ91镁合金表面可以形成一层硅烷膜,且很好地抑制了镁合金的腐蚀;对比3种不同固化方式后发现,碱液固化效果最佳,其次是加热固化,微电水固化效果虽不及前两者,但也有较好的效果.     

T4处理后AZ91镁合金焊接接头组织演变规律

为了明确固溶(T4)处理工艺参数对AZ91镁合金焊接接头组织演变规律的影响,需要进行T4处理优化设计,确定最佳热处理工艺.热处理后分别采用光学显微镜、扫描电子显微镜和拉伸试验机对焊接接头的显微组织和力学性能进行分析.结果表明,T4处理可以改变接头的组织形态,影响第二相β-Mg17Al12的位置,增大晶粒尺寸,特别是粗晶区;较为合理的T4参数可以提高抗拉强度,提高塑性,降低硬度;AZ91镁合金固溶处理的最佳工艺条件为420℃×15 h,抗拉强度为274.28 MPa.     

Analyses of Microarc Oxidation Coating Formed on AZ91D Alloy in Phosphate Electrolytes

This paper studied the appearance transition of microdischarges, the phase composition and the morphology evolution of the oxide film formed by microarc oxidation on AZ91D magnesium alloy. The appearance of microdischarges population experienced apparent changes in size, spatial density and color, which was related with the changes of the type and quantity of the disintegrated gas bubbles generated at the interface between the electrolyte and substrate. Correspondingly, the diameter of micropores together with net-like fine microcracks increased when a higher voltage was employed. The coating was composed of MgO, MgAl2O4 and there existed a fluoride-enriched zone of about 3-5μm at the film/substrate interface.     

磁场电流对AZ31镁合金组织与性能的影响

为了改善AZ31镁合金的综合性能并提高其利用价值,通过在AZ31镁合金整个凝固过程施加旋转磁场制备镁合金管坯.通过改变磁场电流对磁场与自然凝固条件下获得的AZ31镁合金铸锭的微观组织及力学性能进行了观察与测试,研究了磁场电流对AZ31镁合金显微组织和力学性能的影响.结果表明,随着磁场电流的增大,合金晶粒逐渐细化,晶粒内部出现较多的孪晶,且β-Mg17Al12相逐渐减少并细化.磁场电流越大,AZ31镁合金的力学性能越好.当磁场电流为150 A时,AZ31镁合金的抗拉强度为194 MPa,屈服强度为98 MPa,伸长率为14. 8%,与自然凝固状态相比分别提高了23. 6%、32. 4%和57. 4%.     

Surface nanocrystallization of magnesium alloy AZ91D by high-energy shot peening

High-energy shot peening (HESP), a method to produce severe plastic deformation by high velocity flying balls, was applied on die cast magnesium alloy AZ91D. Effects of surface nanocrystallization by HESP and heat treatment at different temperatures were investigated. The microstructure evolution was conducted using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and field emission scanning electronic microscopy (FESEM). The hardness was measured by microhardness tester. The experimental results show that surface nanocrystrallization of AZ91D obtained by HESP would lead to the increase of microhardness. Low temperature heated at 100 °C for 1 h do not change the property obviously. However, both the microstructure and microhardness vary greatly after heat treatment at 400 °C for 1 h. Funded by the National Ministry of Education (No.207095) and Beijing Key Laboratory for Corrosion Erosion and Surface Technology     

SIMA法制备AZ91半固态坯料枝晶衍变规律的研究

研究了应变诱发熔化激活法(SIMA)制备AZ91半固态坯料枝晶演变规律.挤压后,AZ91组织结构为白亮拉长的初生α相和分布在其间的黑色共晶相.由于变形不充分,在试棒中心垂直于挤压方向仍有较大的初生α相存在.575℃等温重熔过程中,首先发生再结晶,伴随液相向再结晶产生的晶界渗透,导致枝晶破碎.随着等温保温时间的增加,组织转变为细小的球状α相,均匀分布在液相中.等温保温10m in时,α相由于组织的球化和粗化过程而变得更为圆整粗大.     

Constitutive analysis of AZ31 magnesium alloy plate

The plastic deformation simulation of AZ31 magnesium alloy at different elevated temperatures (from 473 to 723 K) was performed on Gleeble-1500 thermal mechanical simulator at the strain rates of 0.01, 0.1, 1, 5 and 10 s-1 and the maximum deformation degree of 80%. The relationship between the flow stress and deformation temperature as well as strain rate was analyzed. The materials parameters and the apparent activation energy were calculated. The constitutive relationship was established with a Zener-Holl...     

热挤压镁合金AZ91的微观组织及其力学行为

研究了热挤压镁合金AZ91的微观组织以及在不同试验温度和不同的热处理条件下的拉伸力学性能.结果表明：热挤压可以显著减小AZ91合金的晶粒尺寸，其拉伸力学性能与试验温度密切相关；可以通过热处理来改善其拉伸力学性能，其中人工时效及固溶时效工艺均是改善和提高挤压后AZ91镁合金力学性能的有效途径.此外，利用扫描电镜分析了AZ91镁合金拉伸试样的断口形貌，并探讨了其拉伸断裂机制.     

AZ91D镁合金半固态加工技术研究进展

半固态加工技术包括半固态浆料或坯料的制备和成形工艺,已经广泛应用于镁合金的加工.AZ91D是镁合金半固态研究及工业应用中最成功的一种镁合金,文中介绍了半固态加工技术及其特点,综述了近年来AZ91D镁合金半固态加工技术的研究现状与进展,包括半固态镁合金的微观组织、成形工艺及其成形件的性能,指出了镁合金半固态加工技术存在的...