Effect of interlayer on microstructure and mechanical properties of Al–Ti ultrasonic welds

Joints of Al6061 and Ti6Al4?V alloys with pure Al-particle interlayers were conducted using ultrasonic spot welding. The microstructure, hardness, lap shear strength and fracture energy were measured for different welding energies. With increasing welding energy delivered through the sonotrode, the lap shear strength of the joints increased, reaching about 106?MPa at a welding energy of 1100?J, at which failure occurred in the pull-out mode. In the weld region, the hardness of Al6061 alloy increased with increasing weld energy, whereas the hardness of Ti6Al4?V did not change discernibly. No brittle intermetallic compounds were observed in the joints. Moreover, two simple mechanisms were described for the formation of ultrasonic spot-welded Al–Ti joints with and without the pure Al interlayer.     

Effect of Y addition on microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg–Zn–Mn alloy

The effects of Y on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg–6Zn–1Mn alloy were investigated. The results show that the addition of Y has significant effect on the phase composition, microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg–6Zn–1Mn alloy. Varied phases compositions, including Mg₇Zn₃, I-phase (Mg₃YZn₆), W-phase (Mg₃Y₂Zn₃) and X-phase (Mg₁₂YZn), are obtained by adjusting the Zn to Y mass ratio. Mn element exists as the fine Mn particles, which are well distributed in the alloy. Thermal analysis and microstructure observation reveal that the phase stability follows the trend of X>W>I>Mg₇Zn₃. In addition, Y can improve the mechanical properties of Mg–Zn–Mn alloy significantly, and the alloy with Y content of 6.09% has the best mechanical properties. The high strength is mainly due to the strengthening by the grain size refinement, dispersion strengthening by fine Mn particles, and introduction of the Mg–Zn–Y ternary phases.     

Effect of Nb addition on microstructure evolution and nanomechanical properties of a glass-forming Ti–Zr–Si alloy

The glass-forming Ti₇₅Zr₁₀Si₁₅ alloy is regarded as a potential material for implant applications due to its composition of non-toxic, biocompatible elements and some interesting mechanical properties. The effects of partial substitution of 15 at.% Ti by Nb on the microstructure and the mechanical behaviour have been investigated by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray analysis, transmission electron microscopy and nanoindentation techniques. Copper mold casting and melt-spinning methods have been applied to study the influence of the cooling rate on the properties of both alloys, Ti₇₅Zr₁₀Si₁₅ and Ti₆₀Zr₁₀Nb₁₅Si₁₅. As a result of different cooling rates, significant microstructural variations from multiphase crystalline states in cast rods to nanocomposite structures in ribbons were observed. The limited glass-forming ability (GFA) of the Ti₇₅Zr₁₀Si₁₅ alloy results for melt-spun ribbons mainly in nanocomposite structures with β-type nanocrystals being embedded in a glassy matrix. Addition of Nb increases the glass-forming ability. Raising the overheating temperature of the melt prior to melt-spinning from 1923 K to 2053 K yields for both alloys a higher amorphous phase fraction. The mechanical properties were investigated using compression tests (bulk samples) and the nano-indentation technique. A decrease of hardness (H), ultimate stress and reduced Young's modulus (E_r) is observed for Ti₆₀Zr₁₀Nb₁₅Si₁₅ rods as compared to Ti₇₅Zr₁₀Si₁₅ ones. This is attributed to an increase of the fraction of the β-type phase. The melt-spun ribbons show an interesting combination of very high hardness values (H) and moderate reduced elastic modulus values (E_r). This results in comparatively very high H/E_r ratios of >0.075 which suggests these new materials for applications demanding high wear resistance.     

Effect of Gallium on microstructure and mechanical properties of Nb–Si eutectic alloy

In this paper, we report a significant improvement in mechanical properties of near eutectic Nb–Si alloys by addition of Gallium (Ga) and control of microstructural length scale. A comparative study of two alloys Nb-18.79 at.%Si and Nb-20.2 at.%Si–2.7 at.%Ga were carried out. The microstructure refinements were carried out by vacuum suction casting in water cooled thick copper mold. It is shown that addition of Ga suppresses Nb₃Si phase and promotes β-Nb₅Si₃ phase. The microstructural length scale and in particular eutectic spacing reduces significantly to 50–100 nm in suction cast ternary alloys. Compression test shows a strength of 2.8 ± 0.1 GPa and plasticity of 4.3 ± 0.03%. In comparison, the binary Nb-18.79 at.%Si alloy processed under identical conditions exhibit coarser length scale (300–400 nm) and brittle behavior. The fracture toughness of Ga containing suction cast alloy shows a value of 24.11 ± 0.5 MPa√m representing a major improvement for bulk Nb–Si eutectic alloy.     

Effect of Al addition on microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg−Gd−Zn alloys

The microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of Mg?15.3Gd?1Zn alloys with different Al contents (0, 0.4, 0.7 and 1.0 wt.%) were investigated. Microstructural analysis indicates that the addition of 0.4 wt.% Al facilitates the formation of 18R-LPSO phase (Mg₁₂Gd(Al, Zn)) in the Mg?Gd?Zn alloy. The contents of Al₁₁Gd₃ and Al₂Gd increase with the increase of Al content, while the content of (Mg, Zn)₃Gd decreases. After homogenization treatment, (Mg, Zn)₃Gd, 18R-LPSO and some Al₁₁Gd₃ phases are transformed into the high-temperature stable 14H-LPSO phases. The particulate Al?Gd phases can stimulate the nucleation of dynamic recrystallization by the particle simulated nucleation (PSN) mechanism. The tensile strength of the as-rolled alloys is improved remarkably due to the grain refinement and the fiber-like reinforcement of LPSO phase. The precipitation of the β′ phase in the peak-aged alloys can significantly improve the strength. The peak-aged alloy containing 0.4 wt.% Al achieves excellent mechanical properties and the UTS, YS and elongation are 458 MPa, 375 MPa and 6.2%, respectively.     

Effect of coating repair on microstructure and mechanical properties of Ni3Al based alloy IC6

1　ＩＮＴＲＯＤＵＣＴＩＯＮＮｉ3ＡｌｂａｓｅｄａｌｌｏｙＩＣ6,ｗｈｉｃｈｉｓａｄｉｒｅｃｔｉｏｎａｌｌｙｓｏｌｉｄｉｆｉｅｄｈｉｇｈｔｅｍｐｅｒａｔｕｒｅｓｔｒｕｃｔｕｒａｌｍａｔｅｒｉａｌ,ｈａｓｂｅｅｎｒｅｃｅｎｔｌｙｄｅｖｅｌｏｐｅｄｂｙＢｅｉｊｉｎ     

Effect of Mg addition on mechanical and thermoelectrical properties of Al–Al2O3 nanocomposite

The effects of Mg addition on mechanical thermo-electrical properties of Al–Mg/5%Al₂O₃ nanocomposite with different Mg contents (0, 5%, 10% and 20%) produced by mechanical alloying were studied. Scanning electron microscopy analysis (SEM), X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were used to characterize the produced powder. The results show that addition of Mg forms a predominant phase (Al–Mg solid solution). By increasing the mass fraction of Mg, the crystallite size decreases and the lattice strain increases which results from the atomic penetration of Mg atoms into the substitutional sites of Al lattice. The microhardness of the composite increases with the increase of the Mg content. The thermal and electrical conductivities increase linearly with the temperature increase in the inspected temperature range. Moreover, the thermal conductivity increases with the increase of Mg content.     

Effect of Al addition on microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg−Zn−Sn−Mn alloy

The microstructure and properties of the as-cast, as-homogenized and as-extruded Mg−6Zn−4Sn−1Mn (ZTM641) alloy with various Al contents (0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3 and 4 wt.%) were investigated by OM, XRD, DSC, SEM, TEM and uniaxial tensile tests. The results show that when the Al content is not higher than 0.5%, the alloys are mainly composed of α-Mg, Mg₂Sn, Al₈Mn₅ and Mg₇Zn₃ phases_. When the Al content is higher than 0.5%, the alloys mainly consist of α-Mg, Mg₂Sn, MgZn, Mg₃₂(Al,Zn)₄₉, Al₂Mg₅Zn₂, Al₁₁Mn₄ and Al₈Mn₅ phases. A small amount of Al (≤1%) can increase the proportion of fine dynamic recrystallized (DRXed) grains during hot-extrusion process. The room- temperature tensile test results show that the ZTM641−1Al alloy has the best comprehensive mechanical properties, in which the ultimate tensile strength is 332 MPa, yield strength is 221 MPa and the elongation is 15%. Elevated- temperature tensile test results at 150 and 200 °C show that ZTM641−2Al alloy has the best comprehensive mechanical properties.     

Effect of Al addition on formation and mechanical properties of Mg-Cu-Gd bulk metallic glass

The effect of partial substitution of Al for Cu on the glass forming ability（GFA） and mechanical properties of Mg65Cu25-xAlxGd10 （x=0, 1, 3 and 5, molar fraction, %） alloys were studied by X-ray diffi-actometry（XRD）, differential scanning calorimetry（DSC） and uniaxial compression test. The result reveals that GFA of the alloys changes slightly with increasing x from 0 to 3, and then abruptly decreases with x increasing up to 5. The plasticity can be greatly improved with appropriate substitution of Cu by A1 （3%, molar fraction） in Mg65Cu25Gd10 bulk metallic glass, and the resultant fracture strength, total strain to failure, and plastic strain are 898 MPa, 2.19% and 0.2%, respectively.     

Effect of carbon addition on microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti-based bulk metallic glass forming alloys

A kind of novel Ti-based composites was developed by introducing different amounts of carbon element to the Ti50 Cu23 Ni20 Sn7 bulk metallic glass forming alloys. The thermal stability and microstructural evolution of the composites were investigated. Room temperature compression tests reveal that the composite samples with 1% and 3% （mass fraction） carbon additions have higher fracture strength and obvious plastic strain of 2 195 MPa, 3. 1% and 1 913 MPa, 1.3% respectively, compared with those of the corresponding carbon-free Ti50 Ni20 Cu23 Sn7 alloys. The deformation mechanisms of the composites with improved mechanical properties were also discussed.     

Effect of carbon and oxygen on microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti–25V–15Cr–2Al (wt%) alloys

The effect of carbon additions on microstructure and mechanical properties of alloys with different levels of oxygen was studied in β titanium alloys of the general composition Ti–25V–15Cr–2Al (all compositions are in wt% unless otherwise indicated). The microstructures were studied using optical microscopy (OM), X-ray diffractometry (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). It was found that titanium carbides with vacancy-ordered structure formed in all alloys with C additions of over 1000 w.p.p.m. Grains were refined by carbides. Wavelength-dispersive X-ray (WDX) analysis showed that oxygen was much higher in carbides than in β matrix. After long-term exposure at 550°C α precipitation was significantly reduced in samples with titanium carbides compared with those without. A significant improvement in room temperature tensile ductility was achieved by the addition of carbon to the alloys. Elongations of ∼10% were obtained in samples which were exposed at 550°C for 500 h following heat treatments at 1050 and 700°C.     

Effect of Ti content and martensite–austenite constituents on microstructure and mechanical property

In this study, the relationship between impact toughness and microstructure in Cr–Mo–V multi-pass weld metals has been systematically investigated. The Charpy impact energy of two weld metals with various alloy elements increased remarkably. The primary cause of the change of impact toughness was attributed to the difference of acicular ferrite (AF) content and prior-austenite grain size, and the size and distribution of necklace martensite–austenite (M–A) constituents. With increasing Ti content, Ti-containing inclusions were increased, which resulted in an increased number of nucleation sites for AF, a change in the microstructure from allotriomorphic ferrite to AF, and refined ferrite grain size. In addition, smaller and more dispersive M–A constituents were observed in the weld metal with higher impact toughness.     

Effect of VC addition on the microstructure and properties of Ti（C,N）-based nano cermets

In this paper, Ti(C,N)-based nano cermets were prepared by nano particles, and the effect of VC addition on the microstructure and properties of Ti(C,N)-based nano cermets was investigated. The results showed that there existed black-core grayish-rim structure as well as gray-core grayish-rim structure in VC-doped Ti(C,N)-based nano cermets. With the increase of VC addition, the number of gray cores increased, the lattice parameter of Ti(C,N) phase increased, the grain size decreased, the hardness and fracture toughness of Ti(C,N)-based nano cermets were enhanced, and nearly full densification could be achieved. However, excessive addition of VC to 1 wt% resulted in slight decrease in hardness and fracture toughness. Some deep dimples were found in the fracture surface of cermets with VC addition, which corresponded to ductile fracture.     

Effect of neutron irradiation and postradiation annealing on the microstructure and properties of an Al–Mg–Si alloy

The effect of long-term neutron irradiation and postradiation thermal-induced aging on the microstructure and mechanical properties of an aluminum-based reactor Al–Mg–Si alloy grade SAV-1 has been studied. The material under study is the shell of an automatic fine-control rod used to control the reactivity of the core of a VVR-K research reactor. Successive 1-h annealings of specimens of the SAV-1 alloy irradiated to doses of 0.001 and 5 dpa in the temperature range of 100–550°C have been carried out. The evolution of the fine structure of the material and changes in its mechanical characteristics have been studied. The phenomenon of the acceleration of the aging of the SAV-1 alloy under the effect of a high neutron fluence at an irradiation temperature of 80°C has been observed, which involves the formation of numerous lineage (stitch) Guinier–Preston zones in the alloy. It has been shown that the strength characteristics of the SAV-1 alloy depend significantly on the degree of its radiation- and thermal-induced aging.     

Effect of coating thickness on microstructures and mechanical properties of C/Cu/Al composites

The different copper coatings with thickness varying from 0.3 lain to 1.5 lain were deposited on carbon fibers using either eleetroless plating or electroplating method. The coated fibers were chopped and composites were fabricated with melting aluminum at 700 ℃. The effect of the copper layer on the microstructure in the system was discussed. The results show that the copper layer has fully reacted with aluminum matrix, and the intermetallic compound CuAl2 forms through SEM observation and XRD, EDX analysis. The results of tensile tests indicate that composites fabricated using carbon fibers with 0.7-1.1 lain copper coating perform best and the composites turn to more brittle as the thickness of copper coating increases. The fracture surface observation exhibits good interface bonding and ductility of the matrix alloy when the thickness of copper coating is about 0.7-1.1 μm.     

Influence of different solution methods on microstructure,precipitation behavior and mechanical properties of Al–Mg–Si alloy

The effects of different solution methods on microstructure, mechanical properties and precipitation behavior of Al–Mg–Si alloy were investigated by scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscope, tensile test, and differential scanning calorimetry. The results revealed that the recrystallized grains of the alloy after the solution treatment with hot air became smaller and more uniform, compared with solution treatment with electrical resistance. The texture of the alloy after two solution treatment methods was different. More rotated cube components were formed through solution treatment with electrical resistance, which was better for improving the drawability of the alloy. The strength of the alloy under the solution treatment with hot air was higher before stamping, because of the small uniform grains and many clusters in the matrix. The alloy solution treated with hot air also possessed good bake hardenability, because the transformation occurred on more clusters in the matrix.     

Effect of Cu on microstructure and mechanical properties of 2519 aluminum alloy

The effect of Cu on the microstructure and mechanical properties of 2519 aluminum alloy was investigated by means of tensile test, microhardness test, transmission electron microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. The results show that when the content of Cu is less than 6.0%, the strength of 2519 aluminum alloy increases with the increase of Cu eontent; when the content of Cu is more than 6.0%, the strength of the alloy decreases. The hardening effect of the aged alloy is accelerated at 180℃ and the time to peak age is reduced, but the plasticity of the alloy gradually decreases with the increase of Cu content. However, the hardening effect of the aged alloy decreases with the increase of Cu as the content of Cu is over 6.0%. The optimal content of Cu of 2519 aluminum alloy is 6.0%, at which the alloy has best tensile strength and plasticity.     

Structure and mechanical properties of as-cast Ti–Si alloys

In the present work, the microstructure and mechanical properties of as-cast Ti–Si alloys with a Si content ranging from 1 to 12.5 wt% prepared using a dental cast machine were investigated and compared with commercially pure titanium (c.p. Ti). X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase analysis was conducted using a diffractometer. Three-point bending tests were performed to evaluate the mechanical properties of all specimens and their microstructure and fractured surfaces were observed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Experimental results indicated that the diffraction peaks of the Ti–Si alloys matched those of α-Ti and Ti₅Si₃. All the Ti–Si alloys had higher bending strengths and bending moduli than those of c.p. Ti. For example, the bending strength of Ti–5Si was about 2.6 times that of c.p. Ti, and both Ti–10Si and Ti–12.5Si had the highest bending moduli, which were about 1.8 times higher than that of c.p. Ti. Additionally, Ti–1Si exhibited ductile properties and Ti–3Si and Ti–5Si had a combination of brittleness and ductility. When the Si content was 7.5 wt% or greater, the alloys showed brittle properties. Judging from the results of the mechanical properties and deformation behavior, Ti–1Si, Ti–3Si, and Ti–5Si can be considered highly feasible alloys for prosthetic dental applications if other properties necessary for dental casting are obtained.     

Effect of HfB2 on microstructure and mechanical properties of ZrB2–SiC-based composites

In this work, ZrB₂–SiC-based composites with different additives were sintered in different temperature (1600, 1700, 1800 and 1900), time (4, 8, 12 and 16) and pressure (10, 20, 30 and 40 MPa). The effect of HfB₂ (0, 5, 10, 15 vol.%) on ZrB₂-based ceramics was investigated. Microstructure evaluation and phases were done by SEM and EDAX. Effect of SPS conditions (temperature, time and pressure) on microstructure was investigated. The results showed that Hf and Zr diffuse in each other and (Zr, Hf)B₂ solid solution will be formed. In addition, it was concluded that by increasing temperature and time, solid solution formation increases. Pressure has little effect on diffusion. Also, MoSi₂ and ZrB₂ form (Zr, Mo)B₂ solid solution. Finally it is cleared that HfB₂ increases open porosity percent slightly. Finally, it was observed that HfB₂ has negative effect on densification while improves flexural strength due to (Zr, Hf)B₂ solid solution.