Effect of Ce-rich rare earth on microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-10Zn-5Al-0.1Sb magnesium alloy

To improve the comprehensive mechanical properties of Mg-10Zn-5Al-0.1Sb magnesium alloy,different amount of Ce-rich rare earth(RE)was added to the alloy,and the effect of RE addition on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-10Zn-5Al-0.1Sb alloy was investigated by means of Brinell hardness measurement, scanning electron microscopy(SEM),energy dispersive spectroscope(EDS)and X-ray diffraction(XRD).The results show that an appropriate amount of Ce-rich rare earth addition can make the Al4Ce phase particles and CeSb phase disperse more evenly in the alloy.These phases refine the alloy’s matrix and make the secondary phases[?-Mg 32 (Al,Zn)49 phase and?-Al 2 Mg5Zn2 phase]finer and more dispersive,therefore significantly improve the mechanical properties of the Mg-10Zn-5Al-0.1Sb alloy.When the RE addition is 1.0 wt.%,the tensile strengths of the alloy both at room temperature and 150oC reach the maximum values while the impact toughness is slightly lower than that of the matrix alloy.The hardness increases with the increase of RE addition.     

Sb对Mg-5Sn-2Al-1.5Zn-0.8Si合金组织和性能的影响

在熔炼时以单质形式加入Sb元素,研究了不同含量的Sb对Mg-5Sn-2Al-1.5Zn-0.8Si合金显微组织和力学性能的影响。结果表明,Sb能与Mg基体结合生成Mg3Sb2相。加入0.9%(质量分数)的Sb对Mg2Si相的汉字状结构具有强烈变质作用,Mg2Si中的Si能与Sn发生取代作用,生成Mg2(Si,Sn)复合相,该相的物理性能介于Mg2Si与Mg2Sn之间。随着Sb含量的增加,铸态合金和挤压态合金的延伸率逐渐减小,而抗拉强度呈现先增加后降低的趋势。挤压态合金的强度和塑性明显优于铸态合金,并且Sb含量的增加有利于改善Mg-5Sn-2Al-1.5Zn-0.8Si合金的耐热性能。     

均匀化退火对Mg-3Al-1Zn-2.2/5Sr镁合金中第二相的影响

为研究均匀化退火处理对Mg-3Al-1Zn-2.2/5Sr镁合金中第二相的影响,通过X射线衍射分析(XRD)、扫描电镜观察(SEM)和能谱分析(EDS)等手段,并结合Pandat热力学计算软件,对Mg-3Al-1Zn-2.2/5Sr镁合金均匀化退火后组织中的第二相的类型及形成原因进行了分析。结果表明:经过400℃,15 h(炉冷)的均匀化退火处理以后,合金铸态组织中原本存在的(Mg,Al)17Sr2相中固溶的Al元素所占原子分数有所降低。此外,Sr含量为2.2%(质量分数)的合金组织中可以观察到大量沿(Mg,Al)17Sr2相边缘分布的颗粒状Al4Sr相,而Sr含量为5%的合金中基本观察不到(Mg,Al)17Sr2相的变化。     

Ce和Sb及时效处理对Mg-Zn-Al系铸造镁合金组织的影响

利用SEM、X射线衍射等手段研究了微量元素Ce和Sb及时效处理对Mg-Al-Zn系铸造合金组织和性能的影响。结果表明:Ce和Sb元素显著地细化了试验合金铸态组织,改善β相形貌及分布,并形成呈粒状弥散分布Mg3Sb2、Al11Ce3、CeCu6的新相;Mg-10Zn-2Al-1Cu+0.5%(Ce+Sb)试验合金的时效沉淀过程中弥散析出粒状、杆状析出相(Mg32(Al,Zn)49、Mg32Al47Cu7、Mg3Zn2、Mg3Sb2、CeCu6等),且其析出相的形成、析出速度和长大速度等都远远小于AZ91D合金,显示较好的时效强化效应。     

铸态和挤压变形态Mg-Zn-Al-Re镁合金的室温和高温力学性能

采用透射电子显微镜、扫描电子显微镜及能谱分析、拉伸力学性能测试等手段比较分析了铸态和挤压变形态Mg-7Zn-3Al-0～0.7Re(质量分数,%)镁合金的室温和高温力学性能,探讨了稀土和变形加工对合金强度和塑性的影响规律。结果表明,适量稀土Er可以显著提高铸态Mg-Zn-Al合金的高温塑性,而稀土含量对合金室温力学性能和高温屈服强度影响不明显;挤压变形过程中动态弥散析出纳米级的球形析出相,显著提高Mg-Zn-Al-Er合金的高温力学性能,其200℃下的屈服强度和延伸率分别较铸态提高了105%和120%,断口显示其断裂方式呈明显的韧性断裂特征。     

Microstructure and mechanical properties of ZA62 based magnesium alloys with calcium addition

As-cast microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-6Zn-2Al-0.3Mn (ZA62) alloys with calcium addition were investigated.The as-cast microstructure of the base alloy ZA62 consists of the α-Mg matrix and eutectic phase Mg51Zn20.The Mg51Zn20 eutectic was gradually replaced by MgZn phase and Mg32(Al,Zn)49 phase when calcium is added into the base alloy.Further addition of calcium leads to the increase of grain boundary phases and formation of a new quaternary Mg-Zn-Al-Ca eutectic compound.In comparison with the base alloy,the increase of calcium addition to the base alloy results in the reduction of both strength and ductility at ambient temperature,but increase at elevated temperatures due to the thermal stability of Ca-containing phases.At elevated temperatures,the creep resistance of ZA62 based alloys containing calcium is significantly higher than that of AZ91 which is the most commonly used magnesium alloy.     

Effect of Sb on the grain refinement and tensile properties of Mg-10Zn-5AI alloys

In the present research, the Sb-alloying method was adopted, and the grain refinement and tensile. properties of as-cast Mg-10Zn-5AI alloys with varying Sb addition were investigated. The results showed that with the Sb addition, a new phase (Mg3Sb2) of high melting point forms in the alloy beside the α-Mg matrix, τ-Mg32(AI, Zn)49 phase and φ-Al2Mg6Zn2 phase. With an appropriate amount of Sb addition, the morphologies of the secondary phases and the matrix are changed and the grains are refined. When Sb addition is 0.6wt.%, both ambient and high temperature tensile strengths of the alloy reach their maximum. The hardness of the alloy increases with the increasing of Sb addition. With proper addition of Sb, the tensile failure mode of the alloy changes from cleavage fracture to quasi-cleavage fracture, showing good enhancement effect.     

Mg和Cu在Al-Zn-Mg合金时效初期的Monte Carlo模拟

采用Monte Carlo方法模拟研究Al-6Zn-(2Mg)和Al-10Zn-1.9Mg-(1.7Cu)合金时效初期微观结构的演变过程,并分析Mg和Cu的基本作用。结果表明:时效初期,Al-6Zn合金中的Zn原子有较强的团聚倾向,形成了明显的Zn原子簇;而在Al-6Zn-2Mg合金中出现明显的Zn原子簇、Zn-Mg原子簇及少量的Mg原子簇。Mg的作用是通过Mg和Zn原子间强烈的相互作用形成Zn、Mg原子交替排布的短程有序结构。含铜的Al-10Zn-1.9Mg-1.7Cu合金中,不仅形成了Zn原子簇、Mg原子簇和Zn-Mg原子簇,还形成了少量Zn-Cu原子簇、Mg-Cu原子簇和Zn-Mg-Cu原子簇。Cu的存在促进Zn原子和Zn-Mg原子团簇化,但对Mg原子的团簇化影响不大。     

铸态Mg-4Al-4Si合金的显微组织与力学性能

摘 要:采用重力铸造法制备Mg-4A1-4Si(AS44)镁合金,研究铸态合金的显微组织和室温力学性能.结果表明,铸态AS44合金主要由α-Mg基体、β-Mg17Al12相及Mg2Si相组成;Mg2Si粗大的呈树枝状、块状和汉字状3种形态;铸态合金的硬度为66.5 HV3,室温抗拉强度为108.8 MPa,屈服强度为72.3 MPa,伸长率为2.6％;拉伸断裂形式为准解理脆性断裂.     

Effects of erbium on microstructure and mechanical properties of as-cast Mg-7Zn-3Al alloy

Mg-7Zn-3Al-xEr(x=0.1,0.4,0.7) magnesium alloys were prepared by permanent mould casting.The effects of rare earth element of erbium on the microstructure and mechanical properties of as-cast Mg-7Zn-3Al alloy at both room temperature and elevated temperatures were investigated with optical microscopy,scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy,differential scanning calorimetry,and tensile testing.The results show that the quasi-continuous grain boundary networkedτ(Mg_(32)(Al,Zn)_(49)...     

Effects of Sc, Zr and Ti on the microstructure and properties of Al alloys with high Mg content

The effects of trace Sc, Zr, and Ti on the microstructure and hardness of Al alloys with high Mg content (Al-6Mg, Al-8Mg, and Al-10Mg) were studied by optical microscope, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and Brinell hardness. The grain size of the as-cast alloys was refined by the addition of Sc and Zr, and it was further refined by the addition of Ti. With the same contents of Sc, Zr, and Ti, an increase in Mg content was beneficial to the refinement due to the solution of Mg into α-Al. The refined micro-structures of the as-cast alloys were favorable for Brineil hardness. Addition of Sc, Zr, and Ti to the Al-10Mg alloy results in the improve-ment of peak hardness and it is about 45% higher than that of the Al-10Mg alloy, which is due to fine precipitations of Al_3(Sc_(1-x)Zr_x), Al_3(Sc_(1-x)Ti_x), and Al_3(Sc_(1-x-y)Zr_xTi_y).     

具有长周期结构的Mg–Gd–Zn–Zr合金的微结构和摩擦学行为

利用传统的熔铸法制备Mg-14.28Gd-2.44Zn-0.54Zr合金,研究铸态和固溶态合金的微结构。利用销-盘装置研究铸态和固溶态合金的室温润滑滑动摩擦磨损行为研究。在外载荷为40 N,滑动速度为30-300 mm/s以及滑行路程为5000 m情况下,测量磨损率和摩擦因数。研究结果表明：铸态合金主要由α-Mg固溶体、分布在基体内的层片状的14H型长周期结构（LPSO）和β-[（Mg,Zn）3Gd]相组成。经过温度为773 K固溶处理35 h后,大量的β相转变成具有14H型X相LPSO结构。由于固溶处理后大量β相转变为热稳定的韧性X-Mg12Gd Zn长周期结构相,固溶合金呈现较低的抗磨损能力。     

Mg含量对Al-Zn-Mg铝合金组织及性能的影响

通过改变镁的含量,设计了4种不同成分的Al-6.0Zn-xMg合金。采用光学显微镜(OM)、扫描电镜(SEM)、差式扫描量热分析仪(DSC)、硬度、导电率以及室温拉伸等分析测试方法,研究了Mg含量对Al-Zn-Mg合金铸态、均匀化态组织性能及T6态力学性能的影响。结果表明:4种铸态合金组织晶界附近存在大量共晶网状结构与链状第二相,主要为α(Al)+三元T(AlZnMg)相,合金中还存在少量的Al₃(Zr,Ti)相和富铁相,提高Mg含量会使合金组织中的非平衡共晶相增加。合金均匀化处理后空冷,基体内有大量细小弥散的针状η(MgZn₂)相析出,且随着Mg含量的提高,这种针状η(MgZn₂)相的析出数量也逐渐增多。随着Mg含量增加,硬度逐渐增加,导电率逐渐下降,且均匀化态合金的硬度及导电率比铸态的高。4种T6态合金中Al-6.0Zn-2Mg合金的综合力学性能最佳。     

Microstructures and Properties of Reciprocatingly Extruded Mg-6.4Zn-1.1Y Alloys

An icosahedral Mg3 YZn6 quasicrystalline phase can be produced in Mg-Zn- Y system alloys when a proper amount of Zn and Y is contained, and it is feasible to prepare the quasicrystal phase-reinforced low-density magnesium alloy. In this article, phase constituents and the effect of reciprocating extrusion on microstructures and properties of the as-cast Mg-6.4Zn-1.1 Y alloy are analyzed. The microstructure of the as-cast Mg-6.4Zn-1.1 Y alloy consists of the α-Mg solid solution, icosahedral Mg3YZn6 quasicrystal, and Mg3 Y2Zn3 and MgZn2 compounds. After the alloy was reciprocatingly extruded for four passes, grains were refined, Mg3 Y2 Zn3 and MgZn2 phases dissolved into the matrix, whereas, Mg3 YZn6 precipitated and distributed uniformly. The alloy possesses the best performance at this state; the tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation are 323.4 MPa, 258.2 MPa, and 19.7%, respectively. In comparison with that of the as-cast alloy, the tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation of the reciprocatingly extruded alloy increase by 258.3%, 397.5%, and 18 times, respectively. It is concluded that reciprocating extrusion can substantially improve the properties of the as-cast Mg-6.4Zn-1.1 Y alloy, particularly for elongation. The high performance of the Mg-6.4Zn-1.1 Y alloy after reciprocating extrusion can be attributed to dispersion strengthening and grain-refined microstructures.     

As-cast microstructure of Al-Zn-Mg and Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloys added erbium

1 INTRODUCTIONMany researches show that the properties ofaluminum and its alloys can be remarkablyi mproved withreasonable rare earth additions .Theactions of rare earth elements in the aluminumalloys consist in alterant-agent , micro-alloying andso on[1 3].By far element scandiumis the most ef-fective rare earth element which i mproves thealuminum alloys properties[4 6]. However , theprice of scandiumis very high.Therefore ,it s veryessential to find a new rare earth element , whichacts …     

MICROSTRUCTURES AND PROPERTIES OF RECIPROCATINGLY EXTRUDED Mg-6.4Zn-1.IY ALLOYS

An icosahedral Mg3 YZn6 quasicrystalline phase can be produced in Mg-Zn-Y system alloys when a proper amount of Zn and Y is contained, and it is feasible to prepare the quasicrystal phase-reinforced low-density magnesium alloy. In this article, phase constituents and the effect of reciprocating extrusion on microstructures and properties of the as-cast Mg-6.4Zn-1.1 Y alloy are analyzed. The microstructure of the as-cast Mg-6.4Zn-1.1 Y alloy consists of the a-Mg solid solution, icosahedral Mg3 YZn6 quasicrystal, and Mg3 Y2Zn3 and MgZn2 compounds. After the alloy was reciprocatingly extruded for four passes, grains were refined, Mg3 Y2 Zn3 and MgZn2 phases dissolved into the matrix, whereas, Mg3YZn6 precipitated and distributed uniformly. The alloy possesses the best performance at this state; the tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation are 323.4 MPa, 258.2 MPa, and 19.7%, respectively. In comparison with that of the as-cast alloy, the tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation of the reciprocatingly extruded alloy increase by 258.3%, 397.5%, and 18 times, respectively. It is concluded that reciprocating extrusion can substantially improve the properties of the as-cast Mg-6.4Zn-1.1 Y alloy, particularly for elongation. The high performance of the Mg-6.4Zn-1.1 Y alloy after reciprocating extrusion can be attributed to dispersion strengthening and grain-refined microstructures.     

Zn与Mg质量比对热挤压Al-Zn-Mg-Sc显微组织及力学性能的影响

制备了Al-2Mg-0.4Sc、Al-5Mg-0.4Sc、Al-5Mg-2Zn-0.4Sc和Al-5Zn-2Mg-0.4Sc等4种合金并在350℃进行热挤压,通过光学显微镜(OM),X射线衍射(XRD),扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、室温拉伸测试,研究了Zn/Mg比对于Al-Zn-Mg-Sc合金组织与力学性能的影响。结果表明,Zn/Mg比的提高对于铸态晶粒具有细化作用,挤压后发生动态再结晶,晶粒尺寸显著减小,但挤压态晶粒尺寸并未随Zn/Mg比的提高而减小。另一方面,Zn/Mg比的提高使Mg32(Al,Zn)49第二相数量增加,且呈现更明显的网状结构。挤压态Al-Zn-Mg-Sc合金屈服强度随Zn/Mg比的提高而提升,主要由于大量Al3Sc粒子与碎化的第二相呈网状分布于晶界,使第二相强化起到主导作用。     

脉冲磁场对Al-6.15Zn-1.41Mg-1.45Cu合金双级时效组织和性能的影响

将Al-6.15Zn-1.41Mg-1.45Cu合金在477℃固溶1 h后,基于脉冲磁场对Al-6.15Zn-1.41Mg-1.45Cu合金进行双级时效处理,通过改变时效时间,且与常规双级时效组织和性能对比分析,研究脉冲磁场对Al-6.15Zn-1.41Mg-1.45Cu合金时效过程中析出相和力学性能的影响,并结合动力学分析Al-6.15Zn-1.41Mg-1.45Cu合金在脉冲磁场双级时效过程中析出相加速析出的扩散机制。采用SEM观察Al-6.15Zn-1.41Mg-1.45Cu合金析出相和拉伸断口形貌,并进行力学性能测试。结果表明,脉冲磁场在Al-6.15Zn-1.41Mg-1.45Cu合金经时效过程中,提高扩散系数,提高析出相的形核率,使得时效后,基体中出现弥散细小的析出相。经脉冲磁场双级时效处理(121℃×90 min+177℃×60 min)后,抗拉强度为495.43 MPa,硬度为156.3 HV5,相比于常规的双级时效处理,抗拉强度提升20.83%,硬度提升17.89%,时效保温时间缩短87.5%。     

Effects of Sc,Zr and Ti on the microstructure and properties of Al alloys with high Mg content

The effects of trace Sc, Zr, and Ti on the microstructure and hardness of Al alloys with high Mg content (Al-6Mg, Al-8Mg, and Al-10Mg) were studied by optical microscope, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and Brinell hardness. The grain size of the as-cast alloys was refined by the addition of Sc and Zr, and it was further refined by the addition of Ti. With the same contents of Sc, Zr, and Ti, an increase in Mg content was beneficial to the refinement due to the solution of Mg into α-Al. The refined microstructures of the as-cast alloys were favorable for Brinell hardness. Addition of Sc, Zr, and Ti to the Al-10Mg alloy results in the improvement of peak hardness and it is about 45% higher than that of the Al-10Mg alloy, which is due to fine precipitations of Al₃(Sc_1−x Zr _x ), Al₃(Sc_1−x Ti _x ), and Al₃(Sc_1−x−y Zr _x Ti _y ).     

Comparison of as-cast microstructure,tensile and creep properties for Mg-3Sn-1Ca and Mg-3Sn-2Ca magnesium alloys

The as-cast microstructure,tensile and creep properties of Mg-3Sn-1Ca and Mg-3Sn-2Ca magnesium alloys were investigated and compared by using optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy,X-ray diffraction analysis and tensile tests. The results indicate that the as-cast microstructures of Mg-3Sn-1Ca and Mg-3Sn-2Ca alloys are different.The former is mainly composed ofα-Mg,eutectic CaMgSn and solid state precipitation of Mg 2 Sn,whereas the latter is mainly composed ofα-Mg, primary CaMgSn,eutectic CaMgSn and Mg2Ca phases.As a result,the two alloys obtain different tensile and creep properties. Mg-3Sn-1Ca alloy shows relatively higher ultimate tensile strength and elongation at room temperature and 150℃than Mg-3Sn-2Ca alloy,however,the yield strengths of Mg-3Sn-1Ca alloy at room temperature and 150℃are relatively low.In addition,the creep properties of Mg-3Sn-1Ca alloy at 150℃and 70 MPa for 100 h are obviously lower than those of the Mg-3Sn-2Ca alloy.