Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Mg-3Al-1Zn-xRE Alloys

In this work, the influence of element RE on the microstructures and mechanical properties of the hot extuded Mg-3Al-1Zn-xRE alloys (with element RE content of 0.05, 0.1 and 0.2 wt pct) has been investigated and compared.It was found that RE can bring about precipitations phase that is identified as Al11 RE3 by X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy (TEM).The grain sizes would not be refined after adding RE element.Al11 RE3 phase would increase strength and decrease the ductility.The addition of RE element affects dynamic recrystallized process and even reorientation of recrystallized grains.The results showed that the mechanical properties of AZ31+RE alloy are affected by combination of Al atoms, Mn atoms, Al11RE3phase and grains orientation.It is important to consider the ratio of RE/Al when designing new Mg-Al-RE alloys.     

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of an Extruded Mg-2Dy-0.5Zn Alloy

Microstructure and mechanical properties of an extruded Mg-2Dy-0.5Zn(at.%) alloy during isothermal ageing at 180 ℃ were investigated.Microstructure of the as-extruded alloy is mainly composed of α-Mg phase,14H long period stacking order(LPSO) phase and small amounts of(Mg,Zn)_xDy particle phases.During ageing,the 14H LPSO phase forms and develops and its volume fraction increases with increasing ageing time.Tensile test showed that the peak-aged alloy exhibits similar yield and ultimate tensile strengths and elongation to failure at room temperature,100 ℃ and 200 ℃,but excellent elevated temperature strengths at 300 ℃ as compared to the as-extruded and over-aged alloys.The analysis showed that the excellent elevated temperature strengths of the peak-aged alloy are attributed to the LPSO phase strengthening and the grain refinement strengthening,and the role of the LPSO strengthening is related to not only its amount,but also its morphology.     

Effect of Y Addition on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Friction Stir Welded ZK60 Alloy

6 mm thick ZK60 and ZK60-Y alloy plates were successfully friction stir welded (FSW) at a tool rotation rate of 1200 r/min and a traverse speed of 100 mm/min.FSW resulted in the dissolution of MgZn2 particles in the ZK60 and the breakup and dispersion of W-phase (Mg3Zn3Y2) particles in the ZK60-Y alloy, thereby leading to a decrease in the hardness of the nugget zone (NZ) for the ZK60 alloy and an increase in the hardness of the NZ for the ZK60-Y alloy, respectively.While two FSW joints exhibited similar joint efficiency (87%-89% of ultimate tensile strengths of the parent materials), the yield strength of the FSW ZK60-Y joint was substantially higher than that of the FSW ZK60 joint.The fracture occurred in the NZ and the heat affected zone for the ZK60 and ZK60-Y joints, respectively, which were consistent with the lowest hardness distribution of the welded joints.     

Effect of Si,Mn and Al on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of ADI Weld Metal

The effects of Si,Mn and Al on the microstructure and mechanical properties of ADl weld have been studied.The microstructure of ADl weld metal mainly consists of bainitic ferrite and retained austenite.Mechanical properties of Adl weld increase with increasing Si content,but an excess of Si(3.79%) results in decreasing the austemperability owing to decreasing the carbon content of the matrix austenite.Mn increases the retained austenite volume fractio,but the ductility and impact toughness of weld obviously decrease with increasing Mn content because of increased amount of martenite and twin martenite.In the range of 0.13%-0.64%Al ,increasing Al content favours improving the mechanical properties of ADl weld.Therefore,it is very important to select suitable Si,Mn and Al contents to improve mechanical properties of ADl weld .     

Microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-12Si and Al-3.5Cu-1.5Mg-1Si bimetal fabricated by selective laser melting

An Al-12 Si/Al-3.5 Cu-1.5 Mg-1 Si bimetal with a good interface was successfully produced by selective laser melting(SLM).The SLM bimetal exhibits four successive zones along the building direction:an Al-12 Si zone,an interfacial zone,a texture-strengthening zone and an Al-Cu-Mg-Si zone.The interfacial zone(<0.2 mm thick)displays an increasing size of the cells composed of eutectic Al-Si and a discontinuous cellular microstructure,resulting in the lowest hardness of the four zones.The texturestrengthening zone(around 0.3 mm thick)shows a remarkable variation of the hardness and<001>fiber texture.Electron backscatter diffraction analysis shows that the grains grow gradually from the interfacial zone to the Al-Cu-Mg-Si zone along the building direction.Additionally,a strong<001>fiber texture develops at the Al-Cu-Mg-Si side of the interfacial zone and disappears gradually along the building direction.The bimetal exhibits a room temperature yield strength of 267±10 MPa and an ultimate tensile strength of 369±15 MPa with elongation of 2.6±0.1%,revealing the potential of selective laser melting in manufacturing dissimilar materials.     

Effects of Sc Addition and Annealing Treatment on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of the As-rolled Mg-3Li alloy

The microstructures and mechanical properties of the as-rolled Mg-3Li and Mg-3Li-1Sc (wt%) alloys before and after annealing treatment have been investigated. Results show that the grains are refined evidently and the recrystallization temperature is improved for more than 100°C by adding 1 wt% Sc into the Mg-3Li alloy. After complete recrystallization, both the strength and ductility of the Mg-3Li alloy are improved evidently with the addition of minor Sc. The brittle fracture tendency of Mg-3Li-1Sc alloy also reduces obviously.     

铸态Mg-4Al-2Si合金的显微组织与力学性能

采用重力铸造法制备Mg-4Al-2Si(AS42)镁合金,研究了铸态合金的显微组织和室温力学性能。结果表明:铸态AS42合金主要由α-Mg基体、β-Mg17Al12相及Mg2Si相组成;β-Mg17Al12相呈网状和棒状分布于晶界上,粗大的汉字状Mg2Si相沿晶界或穿晶分布,多边形块状Mg2Si相随机分布于基体组织中。铸态合金的硬度为64.5 HV,室温抗拉强度为113.5 MPa,屈服强度为86 MPa,伸长率为4.1%;拉伸断裂形式为准解理脆性断裂。     

Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Si3N4-TiC Nanocomposites

1. IntroductionSilicon nitride is one of the promising structural ma-terials for high-temperature applications because of itshigh resistance to thermal shock, as well as high strength,high fracture toughness, and high resistance to chemicalattack[1~3]. However, wider application has been lim-ited mainly due to its inherent brittleness. Many effortshave been made to improve its properties by control-ling the microstructure or by fabricating various typesof composites[4~7].The silicon nitride wi…     

喷射沉积含Ni铝合金的力学性能研究

利用电子显微镜、电子万能拉伸机等设备分析了喷射沉积含Ni铝合金的显微组织和力学性能,结果表明：Ni元素大部分分布在晶粒边界,与沿晶析出相固溶在一起。过多的Ni元素沿晶析出影响了合金的力学性能,降低合金的强度,使合金易产生沿晶断裂,降低了合金的韧性。通过调整元素Ni含量,合金的抗拉强度可以达到790MPa,延伸率达到了7%以上,达到了国内的领先水平。     

Effect of Pd on microstructures and tensile properties of as-cast Mg-6Al-1Zn alloys

The effects of Pd on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-6Al-1Zn alloys were investigated. Mg-6Al-1Zn-xPd (x = 0-6 wt.%) alloys were prepared using a permanent mould casting method. The microstructure of the as-cast alloys was characterized by the presence of Mg₁₇Al₁₂ and Al₄Pd phases. The volume fraction of the Al₄Pd phase was increased by the addition of 1-6 wt.%Pd but the volume fraction of the Mg₁₇Al₁₂ phases decreased. At room temperature, the tensile strength increased with increasing Pd addition up to 2 wt.%Pd, and the elongation to fracture decreased with a concomitant increase in the aggregation of the coarse Al₄Pd phase. At 150 °C, the tensile strength increased with the addition of Pd. Therefore, the room and elevated temperature tensile properties of as-cast Mg-6Al-1Zn alloys can be improved by Pd addition.     

Effect of Ca and Sr additions on high temperature and corrosion properties of Mg-4Al-2Sn based alloys

This study examined the effects of Ca and Sr addition on the creep and corrosion properties of Mg-Al-Sn based alloys with the aim of developing new Mg-Al-Sn-x alloys for automotive powertrain applications. The materials were cast using the squeeze casting process to obtain a dense microstructure without pores. Creep tests were carried out at a constant temperature between 150 °C and 200 °C and a constant applied stress between 50 and 80 MPa until the minimum creep rate had been reached. Potentiodynamic and immersion tests were carried out to evaluate corrosion properties of the alloys. The creep and corrosion resistance were improved by adding Ca and Sr.     

Y对Zn-25Al-5Mg-2.5Si合金铸态组织及力学性能的影响

以Zn-25Al-5Mg-2.5Si合金为基体材料,通过常规铸造方法制备了加入不同含量稀土Y的锌铝合金.采用扫描电镜、拉伸试验机、硬度计等分析研究了稀土Y对合金显微组织和力学性能的影响.实验结果表明,添加稀土Y后,在锌铝合金中,其与Al、Zn等元素形成硬度高、热硬性好的复杂成分化合物,分散于晶界和枝晶中,细化了组织,有效地阻碍了高温时基体的变形和晶界移动.随着Y含量的增加,在室温、100℃和180℃时合金的抗拉强度基本呈先升后降的趋势.当Y含量为0.4%(质量分数)时合金的综合性能最好,高温强度和硬度显著提高.180℃时合金的抗拉强度比不加Y时提高了26.4%,硬度提高了47.8%.     

退火温度对3．55mm轧制Cu／Fe／Cu复合板组织和力学性能的影响

研究了退火温度对3．55mm轧制Cu／Fe／Cu复合板组织和力学性能的影响。结果表明,采用720℃-730℃的退火温度时,其组织和力学性能较佳。     

搅拌摩擦焊接Mg-6Al-1Sn合金组织与性能研究

对搅拌摩擦焊Mg-6Al-1Sn(AT61)合金板材在不同的焊接工艺参数下的组织与性能进行了研究。研究结果表明,在旋转速度为1 200r/min时,焊接速度为60~180mm/min及焊速为180mm/min时,转速为1 200~1 600r/min范围内都能实现良好连接,接头最大抗拉强度系数达到母材的88%,且焊核区的析氢速率低于母材,但电化学性能有所降低。母材中的第二相是Al8Mn5,没有检测到Mg2Sn相,在不同焊接工艺参数下接头组织与母材相比,第二相的类型不变,第二相的分布由条状变为颗粒状。     

水分子对无定形C-S-H凝胶微结构和力学性能的影响

基于随机系统,利用Ca离子、H2 O分子、OH基团和Si3 O10集团作为基本单元构建无定形C-S-H凝胶模型,并结合分子动力学方法进行结构优化,得到不同H 2 O/Si含量的无定形C-S-H凝胶.通过分析不同原子对的径向分布函数和近邻原子数,研究了水分子含量对C-S-H凝胶体系的微观结构特性和力学性能的影响.研究结果...     

热处理对TC6钛合金组织和力学性能的影响

本文对比研究了四种典型的热处理工艺对TC6钛合金组织和性能的影响,并且详细研究了等温退火对TC6钛合金组织和性能的影响。结果表明：冷却速度的提高,合金组织形貌没明显的改变,但亚稳相的比例升高,有析出强化;等温退火中加热温度的提高,a晶粒有明显的粗化现象。普通退火、等温退火、双重退火、固溶时效四种热处理方式的常温和高温强度依次增高而塑性降低;对于等温退火,经920℃／1．5h,FC＋620℃／2h,AC热处理,TC6钛合金可以获得较好的综合力学性能。     

热挤压Mg-3Sn-1Zn-xCu合金的显微组织与力学性能

研究了添加Cu对热挤压Mg-3Sn-1Zn合金显微组织和力学性能的影响。结果表明:添加少量Cu能显著细化热挤压Mg-3Sn-1Zn合金晶粒,同时在合金中形成具有高热稳定性的CuMgZn相,提高了合金的室温及高温强度和塑性。当Cu含量为0.5%时,热挤压Mg-3Sn-1Zn-0.5Cu合金的晶粒最细,为2.8 μm;其强度和塑性最高,室温屈服强度为241 MPa,伸长率为20.3%,150 ℃时屈服强度为128 MPa,室温拉伸力学性能优于挤压态AZ31B合金,高温强度优于铸态AE42合金。     

固溶时效处理对TM60合金组织和力学性能的影响

通过对8型钛合金TM60进行不同制度的固溶时效处理,研究了各制度下其显微组织、相结构和力学性能的变化。研究结果表明：α相的含量和体积分数对合金性能有较大影响,固溶处理温度选择在700℃,时效处理温度应选择在400℃~450℃,β型钛合金TM60具有最佳的强塑性。     

Dendritic Microstructure Affecting Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Resistance of an Al-9 wt% Si Alloy

It has been reported that the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of metallic alloys depend strongly on the solidification microstructural arrangement. The correlation of corrosion behavior and mechanical properties with microstructure parameters can be very useful for planning solidification conditions in order to achieve desired final properties. The aim of the present work is to investigate the influence of dendritic microstructural parameters of an Al-9 wt.% Si alloy on mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. The experimental results establish correlations between secondary dendrite arm spacings (λ₂) and ultimate tensile strength (σ_u), yield strength (σ_y), corrosion potential (E_Corr), and corrosion rate (i_Corr).     

Y对Mg-14Al-5Si合金性能的影响

使用扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、能量色散光谱仪(EDS)、光学显微镜(OM)及X射线衍射仪(XRD)等手段分析了Mg-14Al-5Si合金的组织和成分,用布洛维硬度计和电子万能试验机测试了这种合金的力学性能,研究了在Mg-14Al-5Si合金中添加不同量的Y元素对其组织和力学性能的影响。结果表明：在Mg-14Al-5Si合金中分别添加0.5%、0.8%、1.0%和1.5%(质量分数,下同)的Y元素,使合金中的Mg₂Si相由粗大的树枝状变为多边形和圆形,共晶β-Mg₁₇Al₁₂相由粗大的连续网格状变为细小的网格状和孤岛状。Y的添加量为1.0%时改性效果最佳,Mg₂Si相的平均尺寸由42.21 µm减小到8.15 µm,此时合金的力学性能最佳,硬度为135 HB,抗拉强度为147 MPa,屈服强度为76 MPa,伸长率为5.04％。在Y的添加量为1.5%的合金中发现白色块状的Mg-Si-Y化合物。Y元素能促进Mg₂Si相形核、抑制其各向异性生长,并在β-Mg₁₇Al₁₂相的生长前沿偏析形成过冷结构,抑制其生长。