Effect of forging temperature on the microstructures and mechanical properties of the SiC_p/AZ91 magnesium matrix composite

In this paper,10 vol.pct SiCp/AZ91 magnesium matrix composite was fabricated by stir casting technology.The ingots were forged at temperatures of 320,370 and 420℃,respectively.XRD,OM and SEM were used to characterize microstructure of the composites.It was shown that the clusters of particles in the as-cast composite were largely eliminated,and that the tensile strength was improved obviously.     

Effect of forging temperature on the microstructures and mechanical properties of the SiCp/AZ91 magnesium matrix composite

In this paper, 10 vol. pct SiC_p/AZ91 magnesium matrix composite was fabricated by stir casting technology. The ingots were forged at temperatures of 320, 370 and 420 ℃, respectively. XRD, OM and SEM were used to characterize microstructure of the composites. It was shown that the clusters of particles in the as-cast composite were largely eliminated, and that the tensile strength was improved obviously.     

SiC颗粒增强铝基复合材料的热挤压工艺研究

开展了ＳｉＣ颗粒增强铝基复合材料热挤压工艺的实验研究，分析了其挤压成形的力能变化规律。结果表明：该材料的挤压载荷随着变形温的提高而显著降低；在一定温度下，其挤压成形随着挤压位移的增加而呈出现填充挤压，强化挤压等阶段性变化的特点。     

Processing, microstructure and mechanical properties of magnesium matrix nanocomposites fabricated by semisolid stirring assisted ultrasonic vibration

Particulate reinforced magnesium matrix nanocomposites were fabricated by semisolid stirring assisted ultrasonic vibration. Compared with the as-cast AZ91 alloy, the grain size of matrix alloy in the SiCp/AZ91 nanocomposite stirring for 5 min was significantly decreased due to the addition of SiC nanoparticles. SiC nanoparticles within the grains exhibited homogeneous distribution although some SiC clusters still existed along the grain boundaries in the SiCp/AZ91 nanocomposite stirring for 5 min. With increasing the stirring time, agglomerates of SiC nanoparticles located along the grain boundaries increased. The ultimate tensile strength, yield strength and elongation to fracture of the SiCp/AZ91 nanocomposite stirring for 5 min were simultaneously improved compared with the as-cast AZ91 alloy. However, the ultimate tensile strength and elongation to fracture of the SiCp/AZ91 nanocomposite decreased with increasing the stirring time.     

Influence of hot extrusion on microstructure and mechanical properties ofAZ31 magnesium alloy

Extrusion treatment is a common method to refine the grain size and improve the mechanical properties of metal material. The influence of hot extrusion on microstructure and mechanical properties of AZ31 magnesium alloy was investigated. The results ,show that the mechanical properties of AZ31 alloy are obviously improved by extrusion treatment. The ultimate tensile strength （UTS） of AZ31 alloy at room temperature is measured to be 222 MPa, and is enhanced to 265.8 MPa after extrusion at 420℃. The yield tensile strength （YTS） of AZ31 alloy at room temperature is measured to be 84 MPa, and is enhanced to 201 MPa after extrusion at 420℃. The effective improvements on mechanical properties result from the formation of the finer grains during extrusion and the finer particles precipitated by age treatment. The features of the microstructure evolution during hot extruded of AZ31 alloy are dislocation slipping on the matrix and occurrence of the dynamic recrystallization.     

Effect of sintering techniques on the microstructure and tensile properties of nano-yttria particulates reinforced magnesium nanocomposites

In the present study, magnesium nanocomposites were fabricated using magnesium as matrix and nano-yttria as reinforcement. Nanocomposites with 0.2 and 0.7 vol.% of Y₂O₃ particulates with an average size of 29-50 nm were synthesized blend-press-sinter powder metallurgy technique followed by hot extrusion. Conventional slow heating and microwave assisted rapid heating sintering techniques were used. Microstructural characterization of the materials revealed fairly uniform distribution of reinforcement with the presence of minimal porosity in all of the processed materials, while significant grain refinement in the cases of conventionally sintered materials. Tensile properties characterization of the conventional and microwave sintered nanocomposites revealed that significant and resembling increase in the 0.2% yield strength and ultimate tensile strength of magnesium matrix with the increasing presence of reinforcement. The ductility and work of fracture of magnesium matrix increased significantly in the case of conventionally sintered nanocomposites when compared to the microwave assisted sintered nanocomposites.     

挤压参数对SiC颗粒增强Mg-3.6Zn-0.6Y-0.2Ca基复合材料组织和力学性能的影响

研究了挤压前后SiC颗粒增强Mg-3.6Zn-0.6Y-0.2Ca基复合材料组织和力学性能.结果 表明:随挤压速率或挤压温度的增加,再结晶晶粒的尺寸增加,体积分数则略有增加.随挤压速率的增加,动态析出相的尺寸增加,体积分数减小.当挤压温度设定为230℃时随挤压速率由0.01 mm/s增加到0.1 mm/s,或当挤压速率...     

Effects of pin diameter on microstructures and mechanical properties of friction stir spot welded AZ31B magnesium alloy joints

Abstract

The effects of pin diameter on the microstructure and mechanical properties of friction stir spot welded AZ31B magnesium alloy joints were investigated using microstructural observations, tensile tests and microhardness tests. The results showed that with an increase in the pin diameter, the height and width of the curved interface in the friction stir spot welded AZ31B magnesium alloy joints increased because of the strong effect of stirring and high temperature obtained when large sized pins were adopted. An increase in the pin diameter led to the coarsening of α-Mg grains in the stir zone, thermomechanical affected zone and heat affected zone because of heat generation, resulting in the decrease in microhardness of stir zone, thermomechanical affected zone and heat affected zone. The tensile shear force of the friction stir spot welded AZ31B magnesium alloy joints increased with the increase in pin diameter because the height and width of the curved interface dominated the failure of the specimens.     

粉末冶金法SiC_p/Mg基复合材料的力学性能和阻尼性能研究

采用粉末冶金法制备了SiC颗粒增强纯镁基复合材料,研究了它的力学性能与阻尼性能。SiC颗粒的加入显著提高了纯镁基复合材料的力学性能和阻尼性能。其中,10μm SiCp/Mg基复合材料的力学性能最好;室温下复合材料的阻尼性能优于纯镁的;纯镁及其SiC颗粒增强复合材料的内耗-温度曲线在100℃～150℃的温度范围内均出现与位错有关的内耗峰,随后随温度的升高内耗值继续增加,20μm SiCp/Mg基复合材料在200℃～250℃的温度范围内出现与界面滑移有关的内耗峰。     

挤压前的时效处理对AZ80镁合金组织和力学性能的影响

本文主要研究了挤压前的时效处理工艺对AZ80镁合金显微组织的力学性能的影响,同时结合扫描电子显微镜对断口进行分析。结果表明：挤压前时效处理可以明显细化晶粒;时效过程中析出的Mg₁₇Al₁₂粒子弥散分布在晶界处,在动态再结晶过程中起到阻碍晶界移动、阻止晶粒长大、细化组织的作用;随着时效时间的延长或者时效温度的提高,晶粒细化效果减弱;时效后进行挤压,材料的屈服强度、抗拉强度和延伸率均提高。通过对断口形貌的分析发现,早期裂纹产生于晶界处粗大的第二相周围,导致了拉伸过程中延伸率的下降。本文中挤压前时效处理对AZ80的强化效果为高性能镁合金的设计和开发提供了一种全新的思路。     

Effect of yttrium on microstructures and mechanical properties of hot rolled AZ61 wrought magnesium alloy

1 Introduction Magnesium alloys are attractive materials due to their good specific properties such as low density, good damping characteristics, good thermal conductivity and high elastic modulus[1,2]. Recently, there has been significant increase in the…     

Microstructures and mechanical properties of Al 2519 matrix composites reinforced with Ti-coated SiC particles

Ti-coated SiC_p particles were developed by vacuum evaporation with Ti to improve the interfacial bonding of SiC_p/Al composites. Ti-coated SiC particles and uncoated SiC particles reinforced Al 2519 matrix composites were prepared by hot pressing, hot extrusion and heat treatment. The influence of Ti coating on microstructure and mechanical properties of the composites was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). The results show that the densely deposited Ti coating reacts with SiC particles to form TiC and Ti₅Si₃ phases at the interface. Ti-coated SiC particle reinforced composite exhibits uniformity and compactness compared to the composite reinforced with uncoated SiC particles. The microstructure, relative density and mechanical properties of the composite are significantly improved. When the volume fraction is 15%, the hardness, fracture strain and tensile strength of the SiC_p reinforced Al 2519 composite after Ti plating are optimized, which are HB 138.5, 4.02% and 455 MPa, respectively.     

热处理对碳化硅基复合材料结构与力学性能的影响

碳化硅纤维增强碳化硅复合材料(Si C/Si C)是极具前景的高温结构材料。通过先驱体浸渍裂解(PIP)工艺制备了Si C/Si C复合材料。在惰性气氛下,1400~1800℃范围内对Si C/Si C复合材料进行热处理,用红外热像仪作为测温工具监测材料温度,研究了热处理温度对Si C/Si C复合材料结构和力学性能的影响。结果表明,经1400℃热处理后复合材料基体结晶程度增加,整体力学性能提高;随热处理温度进一步提高,复合材料纤维受损,力学性能急剧下降。     

热处理对颗粒增强镁基复合材料组织与性能的影响

通过搅拌铸造工艺制备体积分数为10%的SiC颗粒增强AZ91镁基复合材料。对复合材料依次进行了固溶、热变形和时效处理,研究了热处理对镁基复合材料组织和性能的影响。结果表明,铸态复合材料经固溶处理后,晶界处分布的大块Mg17Al12相消失,复合材料的强度和伸长率得到显著提高。热变形后,复合材料的晶粒细化,颗粒分布更加均匀,提高了复合材料的力学性能。经时效处理后,复合材料中析出弥散细小的Mg17Al12相,使热变形后复合材料的力学性能得到进一步提高。     

热处理对SiCp/AZ61镁基纳米复合材料阻尼性能的影响

实验采用自行设计的高能超声装置制备SiCp/AZ61镁基纳米复合材料(MMNCS),并对制备的复合材料进行了阻尼性能测试。研究时效处理(T5)、固溶处理(T4)及固溶后时效处理(T6)3种不同热处理工艺,对挤压态n-SiCp/AZ61 MMNCs阻尼性能的影响。研究表明,不同的热处理工艺对n-SiCP/AZ61复合材料阻尼性能的影响较显著。与挤压态的n-SiCP/AZ61复合材料相比,T4态和T6态与应变相关部分的阻尼得到了较大幅度提升。在T6态时,随着时效时间的延长,复合材料的阻尼性能下降。不同热处理工艺对AZ61镁合金阻尼性能的影响规律,室温可通过G-L理论,高温时可由界面阻尼机制很好的解释。     

挤压铸造准晶增强AZ91D镁基复合材料组织与性能

为了改善AZ91D镁合金的性能,采用挤压铸造法制备了Mg-Zn-Y准晶中间合金增强AZ91D镁基复合材料,研究了准晶中间合金含量对复合材料组织和性能的影响。结果表明挤压铸造工艺可以有效细化晶粒,复合材料的显微组织主要由α-Mg基体、晶界上分布的β-Mg17Al12相以及Mg3Zn6Y准晶颗粒组成,准晶颗粒和α-Mg基体之间形成稳定结合。当准晶中间合金含量为5%时,抗拉强度和断后伸长率达到最大值,分别为194.3MPa和9.2%。复合材料的强化机制为细晶强化和准晶颗粒强化。     

热挤压变形对亚微米Al2O3p/Al复合材料组织性能的影响

利用金相显微镜、扫描电镜、透射电镜和万能拉伸试验机等手段考察了粒度为0.3μm的Al2O3颗粒(体积分数为26%)增强6061Al复合材料在热挤压前后的显微组织及室温拉伸性能。结果表明:以10∶1的挤压比热挤压后复合材料组织的均匀性得到了明显改善,显微组织变化上呈现位错由压铸态的近无位错转变为位错有明显增殖特征,并促进了时效析出;复合材料挤压材的抗拉强度、屈服强度和延伸率较压铸材普遍提高;热挤压没有改变复合材料的断裂机制,由于挤压后颗粒分布均匀等原因,使复合材料的塑性得到改善。     

挤压温度对Mg-6Zn-1Mn-4Sn-0.5Y镁合金组织和性能的影响

通过光学显微镜（OM）,X 射线衍射（XRD）,扫描电子显微镜（SEM）,电子背散射衍射（EBSD）以及拉伸试验对360和420℃挤压的Mg-6Zn-1Mn-4Sn-0.5Y变形镁合金的组织和性能进行了研究。研究结果表明,合金铸态和时效态的相组成为α-Mg, Mn, Mg7Zn3, Mg2Sn, 和 MgSnY相。挤压温度从360℃增加到420℃,动态再结晶完成,晶粒长大,合金的屈服强度,抗拉强度以及延伸率分别由259MPa, 350MPa 和 18.3% 降低至 239MPa, 332MPa和12.5%。理论计算和拉伸试验结果表明,细晶强化和固溶强化对合金屈服强度的增加产生决定性影响。