Microstructures and Magnetic Properties of As-Cast RE（Dy）-Fe-C（B） Alloys

RE2 Fe14 Ccompoundswithtetragonalcrystalstructureareformedforalmostallrareearthelements(RE ) .Theirmagneticpropertiesareveryclosetothoseofthecorrespondingborides[1～ 5] .Formostofthelightrare earthelements ,La ,Ce ,ProrNd ,itisdifficulttoproducetheRE2 Fe14 Cphase[5～ 7] .Thereasonisthefairlylowtemperature (Tt)ofthesolidstatephasetransformationinthesecompounds .TheydecomposeeasilyintoRE2 Fe17Cxcompoundsathighertemperatures[8,9] .Highcoercivitiescanbeobtainedthroughacontrolledtransformat…     

Microstructures and Properties of Melt-Spun and As-Cast Mg-20Gd Binary Alloy

Mg-20Gd（ %, mass fraction）samples were prepared using melt-spinning and copper mold casting techniques. Microstructures and properties of the Mg-20Gd were investigated. Results show that the melt-spun ribbon is mainly composed of supersaturated a-Mg solid solution phase and the as-cast ingot mainly contains a-Mg solid solution and MgsGd phase. The differential scanning calorimeter （DSC） curve of the ribbon exhibits a small exothermic peak in the temperature range from 630 to 680 K, which indicates that the ribbon contains a metastable phase （amorphous）. Tensile strength at room temperature of the melt-spun ribbon and as-cast specimen are 308 and 254 MPa, respectively. The elongations of the two samples are less than 2 %. The fracture surfaces demonstrate that the fracture mode of the as-cast Mg-20Gd is a typical cleavage fracture and that of the melt-spun sample is a combination of brittle fracture and ductile fracture.     

Low Temperature Phase Transition Behavior of Ca-Doped Lanthanum Chromites

Phase transition of LaCrO3 and doped-LaCrO3 was studied by DSC, TG and XRD, and thermal expansion during the transition was analyzed. It is found that phase transition of LaCrO3 begins at about 240℃ and ends at about 265 ℃. Temperatures of phase transition rise obviously with increasing Ca^2＋ content. The transition of LaCrO3 and Ca-doped LaCrO3 from orthorhombic to rhombohedral is accompanied with endothermic reaction. No obvious change occurs in mass, but remarkable shrinkage occurs during phase transition.     

稀土对Al-Mg合金铸态组织的影响

将混合稀土和La加入Al—Mg合金中。研究混合稀土和La在Al—Mg合金中的作用。结果表明，混合稀土和La对A1-Mg合金都起细化晶粒作用，其主要机理是稀土的加入引起凝固过程中溶质再分配造成固液界面前沿成分过冷度增大，但La的细化效果更明显。     

Influence of Zn Addition on Microstructures and Martensitic Transformation in CuZr-based Alloys

Compositional dependences on microstructures and martensitic transformation behaviors in(Cu_(0.5)Zr_(0.5))_(100-x)Zn_x(x=1.5,2.5,4.5,7.0,10.0,and 14.0at.%)alloys were investigated.It was found that CuZr martensites were present in the present alloys.With increasing Zn content,the volume fractions of CuZr martensitic crystals and B2 CuZr phase gradually decrease and increase,respectively.With the addition of high Zn contents(i.e.,7.0,10.0,and 14.0at.%),the matrix proves to be eutectic.Thermal analysis results show that the initial martensitic transformation temperature(M_s)decreases from(412±5)K to(329±5)K as the Zn content increases from 1.5at.% to14.0at.%.The values of Msof Cu-Zr-Zn shape memory alloys are inversely proportional to the number and concentrations of valence electrons(i.e.,e_v/a and c_v),respectively,implying that the martensitic transformation in CuZrZn alloys could be of electronic nature.     

稀土元素Sm对Mg-Zn-Y合金组织结构和力学性能的影响

制备了Mg-6Zn-1.5Y-0.8Zr-xSm(x=0,1,2,3)系列合金,研究了稀土元素Sm对Mg-6Zn-1.5Y-0.8Zr合金组织结构和力学性能的影响.通过金相显微镜、扫描电镜、EDS、XRD等观察和分析了合金的微观形貌和组织结构,测量了合金抗拉强度、屈服强度和伸长率等力学性能.结果表明:合金中添加稀土元素Sm后晶粒有了明显的细化,随着Sm元素含量的增加,晶粒细化效果更为明显;通过XRD分析,添加Sm元素后,合金中并没有出现新的含Sm的物相,通过扫描电镜和EDS分析表明,合金中加入的Sm置换了部分Y,形成了Mg3( SmY)2 Zn3,Mg3( SmY) Zn6的相结构,Sm元素对Y的置换主要出现在Mg3( SmY) Zn6结构当中,在Mg3 (SmY) Zn6相结构出现较少;力学性能测试结果表明,随着Sm含量增多,合金晶粒细化,细晶强化作用明显,合金屈服强度逐渐增大,而抗拉强度和伸长率在Sm含量为2％时达到最大,比未添加Sm元素时提高约15％以上.     

Effects of Sm on Phase Transformation in Ni-Mn-Ga Alloys

The effects of small amount additions of Sm on the martensitic transition and magnetic phase transition of polycrystalline Ni-Mn-Ga alloys were investigated. The experimental results show that the Sm doped alloys also undergo a thermal-elastic martensitic transformation and reverse transformation during cooling and heating process and the addition of Sm decreases the martensitic transformation temperature and Curie temperature in different degree respectively. Ni-Mn-Ga alloys of adding Sm still possess Heusler structure, but their crystal lattice parameters are modified slightly. The addition of a proper amount of Sm does not basically decrease Tc of the alloy when avoiding the appearance of second phase. In addition, the doped alloys have favorable toughness because of grain refinement of Sm.     

Phase structure and hydrogen storage properties of LaMg3.93Ni0.21 alloy

The phase structure and hydrogen storage property of LaMg3.93Ni0.21 alloy were studied.XRD and SEM results exhibited that LaMg3.93Ni0.21 alloy consisted mainly of LaMg3,La2Mg17 and LaMg2Ni phases;after hydriding/dehydriding process,all the three phases transformed,La3H7 phase existed and the actual hydrogen absorption phases were Mg and Mg2Ni phases.Pressure-composition-temperature (P-C-T)measurement showed that the reversible hydrogen storage capacity of LaMg3.93Ni0.21 alloy was 2.63 wt.%,and the absorption time for reaching 90%of the storage capacity was 124 s at 523 K,and it was 1850 s for deabsorbing 90%of the maximum dehydrogen capacity.The hydriding process of LaMg3.93Ni0.21 alloy followed the nucleation and growth mechanisms.The enthalpy and entropy for hydriding and dehydriding reactions of the Mg phase in LaMg3.93Ni0.21 alloy were calculated to be-66.38±1.10 kJ/mol H2,-100.96±1.96 J/(K·mol)H2 and 68.50±3.87 kJ/mol H2,98.28±5.48 J/(K·mol)H2,respectively.A comparison of these data with those of MgH2(-74.50 kJ/mol H2,-132.30 J/K·mol H2)suggested that the hydride of LaMg3.93Ni0.21 alloy was less stable than MgH2.The existence of La hydride and synergetic effect of multiphase led to higher reversible hydrogen storage capacity and better kinetic property at lower temperature for LaMg3.93Ni0.21 alloy.     

Sol-Gel Preparation and Phase Transition of RE Orthoborates

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Evolution of microstructure and tensile properties of extruded Mg-4Zn-1Y alloy

In order to investigate the effect of extrusion on Mg-4Zn-1Y alloy, microstructure and mechanical properties were analyzed by optical microscopy（OM）, scanning electron microscopy（SEM）, transmission electron microscopy（TEM）, X-ray diffraction（XRD）, energy dispersive spectrum（EDS） and tensile testing.The results indicated that the microstructure was obviously refined by extrusion and dynamic recrystallization.The second phases were dynamic precipitated and distributed more dispersively through extrusion.W-Phases（Mg3Zn3Y2） were twisted and broken, while I-Phases（Mg3Zn6Y） were spheroidized by deformation.Twin bands were formed to achieve the large deformation and hinder the slip of dislocations effectively to improve tensile properties.The tensile strength and elongation of extruded Mg-4Zn-1Y alloy were 254.94 MPa and 17.9% respectively which were improved greatly compared with those of as-cast alloy.The strengthening mechanisms of the extruded alloy were mainly fine-grain strengthening and distortion strengthening.     

Effect of Neodymium on As-Cast Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of AZ31 Wrought Alloy

Nd in the form of powder or intermediate alloy was added to AZ31 wrought alloy. The as-obtained alloy was characterized and tested with respect to its microstructure and mechanical properties. The relationship between the microstructure, mechanical properties and tensile fracture mechanism were discussed, with relevant alloys as reference for comparison. Experimental results show that the same quantity of Nd was added into AZ31 in powder form or in intermediate alloy, the absorption rate of Nd reached only 10.8% for the former case and as high as 95% for the later case. Pure Nd powder was added, no new compound was detected, but it served as reductant and purified alloy melt, resulting in improving the tensile strength while Nd was added into AZ31 as Mg-Nd intermediate alloy. The compound Al2Nd and Mg12 Nd were formed in magnesium alloy, which were distributed in the matrix in the shapes of strip and particle, evidently refined the as-cast structure. The as-cast tensile strength (228MPa) of adding pure Nd powder approximated to the figure (245MPa) of adding Mg-Nd intermediate alloy. The tensile fracture mchanism of as-cast AZ31 transformed from cleavage fracture into quasi-cleavage fracture.     

Study on Rare Earth-Containing Phases in TiAl Based Alloys Prepared by Non-Equilibrium Solidification Processing

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Effects of Y and Ce on Microstructures and Properties of Nb-Si System Composites

The effects of yttrium and cerium on microstructures and properties of Nb-Si system composites were investigated by scanning electron microscopy( SEM), energy dispersive spectrum(EDS), X-ray diffraction(XRD) and high temperature oxidation experiments.It is found that the coarse primary silicide phase became finer and more homogeneous with Y and Ce addition.The results of high temperature oxidation experiments show that the oxidation rates of NbSi system composites with an appropriate amount of Y and Ce decrease compared with those of alloys without Y or Ce addition, and oxidation products mainly distribute along the phase boundaries between the Nb solid solution and silicide.     

GH720Li合金的铸态组织和均匀化工艺

对GH720Li合金的铸态组织及均匀化工艺进行了研究,采用物理化学相分析的方法确定了该合金析出相的类型、数量和γ′相的粒径分布。结果表明：该合金在铸造状态下的析出相是γ′、Ti(C,N)、TiC和M2B2(痕),其中γ′相的质量分数高达34．187％。均匀化的结果表明：GH720Li合金适宜的均匀化温度为1190℃。     

Effect of Boron and Cerium on Microstructures and Properties of Cu-Fe-P Alloy

The effects of B and Ce on the removal of inclusions, microstructures, and properties of Cu-Fe-P alloys were studied. Certain impurity elements and the microstructures, mechanical properties, and conductivity of four experimental alloys, Cu-0.22Fe-0.06P, Cu-0.22Fe-0.06P-0.05Ce, Cu-0.22Fe-0.06P-0.02B, and Cu-0.22Fe-0.06P-0.05Ce-0. 02B （ %, mass fraction）, were tested and analyzed. Results show that on one hand, B and Ce have a remarkable function of removing S, Pb, and Bi from copper alloys ; on the other hand, the recrystallization temperature of the Cu-Fe-P alloy is considerably increased by adding trace B and Ce, resulting in the combined strengthening effect of precipitation hardening and cold work hardening after cold working and aging, while the negative effect of B and Ce on conductivity is slight. Therefore, a good combination of high strength and conductivity is achieved.     

Effect of high Pressure on the Solid-State Phase Transformation Microstructure of Cu-Zn Alloy

The solid-state phase transformation microstructure of Cu-Zn alloy under different high pressure were investigated by means of SEM and XRD. The results show that the α phase with smaller grain size, different shape and random distribution apppears in the Cu-Zn alloy, when the solid-state phase transformation generation in the Cu-Zn alloy under 25~750℃ and 3~6GPa high pressure, and the volume fraction of transformation phase decreases with increasing pressure, under high pressure (6GPa), the changes of microstructure of Cu-Zn alloy is not obvious. In addition, the effect of high pressure on the solid-state phase transformation microstructure of Cu-Zn alloy was discussed.     

Effect of Yttrium Addition on Microstructures and Room Temperature Tensile Properties of Ti-47Al Alloy

The microstructures and room temperature tensile properties of a series of Ti-47Al-xY （x = 0%, 0.1%, 0.3%, 0.5%, 0.7% and 1.0%（atom fraction）） were investigated systemically. Results show that both the grain size and lamellar spacing decrease remarkably with the increase of Y content. When the content of Y is greater than 0.1%, most of the Y elements accumulate along the grain boundaries and some fine particles are uniformly dispersed within the grains in the form of YAl2 compound because of the low solubility and segregation of Y in TiAl alloys. Grain-boundary seg- regation of Y element is more prominent with the increase of Y addition. Good tensile properties are obtained when Y addition ranges from 0.3 % to 0.5 %. The refinement of grain and lamellar structures and dispersion of YAl2 within the grains contribute to the improvement of tensile properties. On the other hand, for high Y-added alloys （over 0.5% Y）, tensile properties are obviously deteriorated due to brittle cleavage fracture of the coarse YAl2 network.     

Effect of ErCl3 Addition on Microstructures and Properties of AZ91 Magnesium Alloy

Effect of ErCl_3 Addition on Microstructures and Properties of AZ91 Magnesium Alloy     

Phase Transformation Behaviors and Effects of Terbium in Polycrystalline Ni-Mn-Ga Magnetic Shape Memory Alloys

The phase transformation behaviors of two kinds of magnetic shape memory alloys NisoMn25 x Ga25-x and Ni50 Mn29Ga21-x Tbx were studied. When the composition of Ni in these alloys was constant, increasing Mn and reducing Ga contents make martensitic transformation temperatures rise obviously. Simultaneously, thermal hysteresis of phase transformation reduce but Curie temperature una|ters. When terbium was added, phase transformation temperature went up further and Curie temperature kept constant. The alloys still show strong ferromagnetism and properties of thermoelastic martensite phase transformation.