Phase Evolution and Oxidation Resistance of YSZ/(Ni,Al) Composite Coatings in CH<Subscript>4</Subscript> Atmosphere

YSZ/(Ni, Al) composite coatings with different Ni:Al mole ratios were deposited on superalloy Inconel 600 by electrophoretic deposition (EPD) technique, followed by sintering in CH₄ atmosphere at 1 100 °C for 2 h and isothermally oxidation at 1000 °C for 50 h. After sintering at 1100 °C for 2 h in CH₄ atmosphere, besides ZrC and t-ZrO₂ phases, the phase constitutes of Ni:Al mole ratios with 1:3, 1:2, and 1:1 were (Zr, Al)C, AlNi₃ and Ni phases, respectively. A remarkable difference in the oxidation behaviors of YSZ/(Ni, Al) composite coatings with different Ni:Al mole ratios was observed. For YSZ(Ni:Al=1:3) coated sample, oxidation at 1000 °C causes decomposition of the (Zr,Al)C solid solution to metallic Al, and then most of the Al is oxidized to Al₂O₃. For the YSZ(Ni:Al=1:2) coated sample, oxidation at 1000 °C mainly causes decomposition of the AlNi₃ phase. For YSZ(Ni:Al=1:1) coated sample, after oxidation at 1000 °C, most of the Ni is oxidized to NiO phase, and tolerated 50 h of oxidation and finally cracked and spalled from the specimen. YSZ(Ni:Al=1:3) and YSZ(Ni:Al=1:2) coated samples show superior oxidation resistance than that of YSZ coating. The different oxidation resistance mechanisms of YSZ/(Ni, Al) composite coatings sintered in CH₄ atmosphere were discussed.     

Graded materials of (TiB<Subscript>2</Subscript>)<Subscript>p</Subscript>Ni with nickel substrate prepared by field-activated pressure-assisted synthesis process

The preparation of functionally graded materials (FGMs) of (TiB₂)_pNi with an intermetallic compound media layer of Ni₃Al and a substrate of nickel by field-activated pressure-assisted synthesis process (FAPAS) was investigated. Ni₃Al was chosen as a layer of FGM for the first time due to its great deal of heat released during its synthesis from nickel and aluminium powder. The microstructure, phase composition of layers, micro-hardness and elemental concentration profiles across interfaces were characterized. The significant inter-diffusion of elements between layers showed the formation of good bonds. The measured micro-hardness values of the sample increased monotonically to more than 3 500 HK over a distance of 2 mm from the nickel substrate to the surface layer (TiB₂)_pNi. The results of this investigation demonstrate the feasibility of the FAPAS process for rapid formation of FGMs with good diffusion bonds.     

Simulation of the precipitation process of Ni_(75)Al_xV_(25-x) alloys incorporated in the microelasticity field

1. Introduction A solid-state phase transformation generally gener- ates elastic strain energy between the precipitates, which is caused by the difference of lattice parameters of the precipitates. The elastic strain plays a critical role in determining t…     

XPS Studies of Magnetic Multilayers

NiOx/N81Fe19 and Co/AlOx/Co magnetic multilayers were fabricated by reactive RF/DC magnetron sputtering on clean glass substrates and oxidized Si (100) substrates, respectively. The exchange biasing field (Hex) between NiOx, and Ni81Fe19 as a function of NiOx, oxidation states was studied by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The oxidation states and the oxide thickness of Al layers in magnetic multilayer films consisting of Co/AlOx/Co were also analyzed. It is found that the Hex of NiOx/Ni81Fe19 films only depends on Ni2+ but not on Ni3+ or Ni. The bottom Co can be completely covered by depositing an Al layer thicker than 2.0 nm. The oxide layer was Al2O3, and its thickness was 1.15 nm.     

Study on Electromagnetorheological Fluid Containing CuPc—Fe3O4 Nanoparticles Composite

Electromagnetorheological (EMR) fluids containing CuPc-Fe3O4 nanopareticles composite were prepared and their properties were studied. The results show that Δτ of this kind of EMR fluids increases with the increments of applied electric field , magnetic field and volume fraction of the nanoparticles composite, Δτhas an approximate linear relationship with γ.When an electric and magnetic field are applied simultaneously, the EMR fluids have a synergistic effect.The EMRfluids have a good long-term stability.     

Kinetics of Combustion Synthesis in Ti-C-3Ni-Al System

The Kinetics and mechanisms of the combustion reaction in theTi-C-3Ni-Al system were studied. Samples were prepared by igniting compacts of elemental Ti, C, Ni and Al powders with a heating tungsten coil under an inert argon atmosphere. The activation energies of Ti+C+50wt%(3Ni+Al)→TiC+50%Ni3Al and Ti+C+80wt%(3Ni+Al) →TiC+80%Ni3Al exothermic reactions were determined by measuring the combustion wave velocity and the combustion temperature, which are 129kJ.mol-1 and 79kJ*mol-1, respectively. The mechanism of formation of products for Ti-C-3Ni-Al system was found:metal phases (Ti-3Ni-Al) are melted in combustion process,and carbon dissolves into the liquid metal and TiC is subsequently precipitated out of solution, and Ni3Al is crystallized during the cooling process. The mechanism is fairly similar with that of Ti+C→TiC and Ti+C+Ni→TiC+Ni. There are two reactions (Ti+C→TiC, 3Ni+Al→Ni3Al) in the Ti+C+3Ni+Al system, and the wave velocity is mainly controlled by the velocity of Ti + C→TiC, but the velosity of 3Ni+Al→Ni3Al may play a significant role when Ni3Al contents are higher than 70wt%.     

Research on Surface Modification of 96 Al2O3 by Ni Ion Implantation

A matrix of 96 Al2O3 ceramics was implanted with Ni ion of different dosages and energies using a MEVVA implanter. Then metallic structures of copper were made on the implanted ceramics, by using selective electroless copper plating. In addition, the characteristics and microstructure of the implanted layer were studied by using the SEM, RBS and XPS. The results show that： 1） the implanted Ni exits as Ni^2, Ni^2＋, and Ni^3＋ in the surface of Al2O3 and metal Ni particles precipitate on ceramics during implantation; 2） the concentration of Ni submits to the Gauss distribution along the direction of implantation on the surface of Al2O3 and high Ni concentration on the surface can be obtained if the Ni is implanted with low energy and a high dosage and 3） Ni ion implantation can activate the surface of Al2O3 and induce electroless copper plating on the ceramics.     

Structural and magnetic properties of electrodeposited Ni<Subscript>70</Subscript>Fe<Subscript>30</Subscript> nanowire array

Ordered Ni70Fe30 nanowire array was fabricated in a porous alumina template by alternating current electrodeposition. The structural and magnetic properties of the as-obtained nanowire array were investigated by SEM, TEM, XRD, EDS and VSM. The results indicate that the as-obtained Ni70Fe30 nanowires exhibit a diameter of about 69.9 nm and aspect ratio of more than 60. Meanwhile, a preferred orientation [110] of bcc lattice was observed. The as-obtained nanowire array has an obvious magnetic anisotropy, of which the easy direction is perpendicular to the surface of the array. Moreover, after annealed, the Ni70Fe30 nanowire array exhibits an enhanced magnetic anisotropy.     

Application of polymerizable surfactant in the preparation of polystyrene/nano-Fe<Subscript>3</Subscript>O<Subscript>4</Subscript> composite

Monooctadecyl maleate, as a polymerizable surfactant, was synthesized by the mono-esterification of maleic anhydride and octadecanol, and was utilized to surface-modify nano-Fe₃O₄ particles. A polymerizable magnetic fluid was obtained by directly dispersing modified nano-Fe₃O₄ particles into styrene monomer, and the polystyrene/nano-Fe₃O₄ composite was prepared through free radical polymerization of polymerizable magnetic fluid. The structure and dispersion status in different dispersion phases of modified nano-Fe₃O₄ particles were studied by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometry, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), respectively. The experimental results show that the nano-Fe₃O₄ particles modified by monooctadecyl maleate with the size of about 7–10 nm can be uniformly dispersed into styrene and fixed in the composite during the procedure of polymerization. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM) indicate that the thermal stability of polystyrene/nano-Fe₃O₄ composite is improved compared to that of pure polystyrene, and the composite is a sort of superparamagnetic materials.     

Influences of heat treatments on crystallization in SiO<Subscript>2</Subscript>-Al<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript>-MgO-K<Subscript>2</Subscript>O-F glass-ceramics

Five kinds of heating treatment processing were chosen according to the experiment result of differential scanning calorimeter to prepare SiO2-Al2O3-MgO-K2O-F glass ceramics samples.The effects of heat treatment processing on the crystallization of these samples were explored by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy techniques.The results indicate that phase separations can occur in the bulk regions of the glass sample when holding at 670 ℃ for 3 h.The phase separation can accelerate the precip...     

TA1表面制备Ni/Al涂层的反应扩渗及抗氧化行为

为了提高纯钛的高温抗氧化性能,采用电弧喷涂和等离子喷涂方法在纯钛表面制备Ni/Al涂层.对试件进行900 ℃×5 h热处理后,再进行900 ℃×40 h连续氧化实验,探索其高温抗氧化行为.结果表明,经过表面改性处理的Ni/Al涂层可以显著提高纯钛的高温抗氧化性.在热处理过程中Ni/Al涂层中的Al发生熔化扩散并与Ni和Ti形成以NiAl与TiAl₃相为主的扩散层.在氧化过程中Ni/Al涂层表面形成连续且致密的α-Al₂O₃,同时表面扩散层中的富铝相可为涂层表面提供充足的Al元素,进而对纯钛基体提供有效的高温抗氧化保护作用.     

Preparation and properties of the Ni-Al/Fe-Al intermetallics composite coating produced by plasma cladding

A novel approach to produce an intermetallic composite coating was put forward.The microstructure,microhardness,and dry-sliding wear behavior of the composite coating were investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD),scanning electron microscopy (SEM),energy dispersive spectrum (EDS) analysis,microhardness test,and ball-on-disc wear experiment.XRD results indicate that some new phases FeAl,Fe0.23Ni0.77Al,and Ni3Al exit in the composite coating with the Al2O3 addition.SEM results show that the coating is bonde...     

激光重熔制备TA1表面Ni/Al复合抗高温氧化涂层

为了提高纯钛的高温抗氧化性能,采用电弧喷涂和等离子喷涂方法在纯钛表面制备Ni/Al复合涂层.利用激光重熔使得Ni层与Al层发生冶金反应,对试件进行800℃×40 h连续氧化.根据生成的金属间化合物特征研究纯钛的高温抗氧化行为.结果表明,经过表面改性处理后Ni/Al复合涂层可以显著提高纯钛的高温抗氧化性能.在激光重熔过程中Ni/Al复合涂层中的Al发生熔化扩散并与Ni形成以Ni₂Al₃相为主的扩散层.在氧化过程中Ni/Al复合涂层表面形成连续且致密的α-Al₂O₃氧化膜与大量NiAl相,表面扩散层中的富铝相可为表面提供充足的Al元素,进而对纯钛基体提供有效的高温抗氧化保护作用.     

Effect of matrix composition on physical properties of Al<Subscript>3</Subscript>CON in-situ reaction reinforced corundum composite

60% white corundum used for aggregate, 5% aluminium powder for fixed additions and 35% various additives for matrix were prepared for specimens 1#,2#,3#. They were mixed uniformly with the suitable resin as a binder and pressed under pressure of 315 ton forging press, then dried at 200℃ for 24 h. Effects of various additives on 1500 ℃×2 h creep properties of Al3CON reinforced corundum composite were researched. The experimenal results show that creep coefficients of specimens 1#,2#,3# at 1500 ℃×2 h are 1.4×10^- 4, -9.4×10^-4, -22.6×10^-4, respectively. Crushing strength of the slide plate added with suitable additive A after fired at 1500 ℃ ×3 h reaches to 225 MPa, the creep rate is positive all the time from 0% to 0.014% at 1500 ℃ for 2 h. The microstructure result analysis shows that reinforced phases of Al3CON fiber composite have been formed after fired with Al powder in coke at high temperatures for specimen 1#, and the strength of the composite is increased. The hot modulus of rupture is up to 59 MPa at 1400 ℃ and the RUL is obviously higher than that at 1700 ℃. Its service life is two times as that of Al2O3-C slide plate when used in the process of pouring steel. The mechanism of creep rate resistance of the composites can be discovered by means of SEM and EDAX analysis. It is concluded that the active Al3CON and Al2O3 multiphases that were formed by N2 in gas, C, Al and Al2O3 inside the matrix of the composites during in-situ reaction,which gives the composites outstanding creep rate resistance for the dense zone resuiting from Al3CON oxidation that inhibits contraction at the high temperature. Besides, the matrix will turn into the multiphase with high refractoriness, N content and its Al3CON reinforced fiber will further increase accordingly. In addition, Al3CON formed by Al2O3 and C, Al in the matrix with N2 in gas will inhibit the creep rate and also greatly improve the creep rate resistance of the composites.     

Fe<Subscript>3</Subscript>O<Subscript>4</Subscript>@PAM@NTA-Ni<Superscript>2+</Superscript> Magnetic Composite Nanoparticles for Highly Specific Separation of His-tagged Proteins

A facile approach has been developed to synthesize Fe₃O₄@PAM (polyacrylamide) nanoparticles (NPs) with carboxyl groups on the surfaces by copolymerization with acrylamide and acrylic acid in Fe₃O₄ NPs aqueous suspension. Nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA) was conjugated to the magnetic NPs via well-known carboniimide chemistry using EDC and NHS. The Ni²⁺ ions loaded on the surface of NPs provide abundant docking sites for immobilization of His-tagged green fluorescent proteins (His-tagged GFP). The high magnetic property of Fe₃O₄@PAM@NTA-Ni²⁺ allows an easy separation of the NPs from solution under an external magnetic field, with high His-tagged protein binding capacity (42 μg protein/mg of NPs). The NPs can be recycled for at least four times without significant loss of binding capacity to proteins. These materials show great potential to separate His-tagged protein with low-cost purification at industrial scale.     

Microscopic phase-field simulation of Cr atom substitution character during formation of Ll2 and DO22 phases in Ni-Cr-Al alloy

The simulations of Cr atom substitution character during the formation of Ll2 and DO22 phases in Ni-Cr-Al alloy were performed at 873 K based on microscopic phase-field model. It is found that the substitution of Cr is affected by Cr and Al contents and limits of occupation probabilities of Cr atom in Ll2 phase are present. The precipitate is single Ll2 phase when the component is less than the limit, Cr atoms substitute the Al sublattices in Ll2 phase, and both of atoms Al and Cr occupy the β-sites and complex phases Ni3(Al1-xCrx) are formed; Cr atoms enter Ni sites when Al and Cr contents exceed the limit, and substitute β-sites or both of α- and β-sites. The DO22 phase is formed at the boundary of Ll2 phase.     

Preparation and mechanical properties of Al<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript>/Al laminated ceramic matrix composites

Three series of Al2O3/Al laminated ceramic matrix composites,named SPA,SPV and HP,were fabricated by different methods.SPA and SPV were prepared using Al2O3 slices and Al slurry via screen printing and subsequent heat treatment in air or vacuum.HP samples were made by hot pressing the layered stack of Al foils and Al2O3 slices.SEM and XRD were applied to analyze the microstructure and the interlayer crystal phase.The bending strength,fracture toughness and fracture work of the samples made by the three methods were measured and compared.The results show that the composites have much better toughness and higher fracture work than the Al2O3 slice.Among the samples made by the three methods,the samples made by hot pressing have the optimum mechanical performance.The displacement-load curves and fracture mechanism were analyzed.     

新型镍系催化剂合成顺式聚丁二烯的研究 (Ⅱ)—Ni(naph)_2-Al(i-Bu)_2OC_4H_9-BF_3·OEt_2体系的活性

本工作研究了Ni(naph)_2—Al(i—Bu)_2OG_4H_9—BF_3·OEt_2体系在加氢汽油溶剂中对丁二烯的聚合行为,考察了不同Al/Ni、Al/B、Ni/Bd及聚合温度、聚合时间等因素对催化活性、聚合物分子量及其分布等的影响,并结合磁化半法对体系中Ni的价态进行了探讨。结果表明,Ni(naph)_2—Al(i—Bu)_2OC_4H_9—BF_3·OFt_2体系对丁二烯聚合具有较好的催化活性,体系中镍主要以Ni(Ⅰ)形式存在。并发现,在Ni(naph)_2、Al(i—Bu)_3二元陈化液中加入C_4H_9OH(C_4H_9OH/Al的变化范围为0—1.2)可以提高聚合物的分子量。     

Synthesis Mechanism and Material Characterization of C<Subscript>4</Subscript>AF Obtained by the Self-propagating Combustion Reaction Method

To investigate the influence of preparation process on the properties of synthesized C₄AF, the powder was prepared via the self-propagating combustion reaction (SPCR) method using urea as fuel and metal nitrates as cation precursors. Synthesis mechanism of the SPCR method, calculation and adjusting principles of urea dosage were detailedly introduced. Material characterization of synthesized C₄AF was performed with the aid of X-ray diffractometry, Fourier transform infrared spectrometry, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, ²⁷Al nuclear magnetic resonance and isothermal microcalorimetric technique. Remaining content of transition phase of calcium carbonate in synthesized C₄AF was determined by quantitative analysis of X-ray diffractometry. It was found that there was no difference in the hydration behavior of C₄AF synthesized by the SPCR method and the traditional solid-state reaction (SSR) method. C3AH6 and amorphous iron (III) hydroxide (Fe(OH)₃) would be formed during the hydration of C4AF while CH not. Crystallite size of synthesized C₄AF was 16.1 Å and the apparent activation energy was 36.2 kJ/mol. Coordinated condition of Al in C₄AF can be detected by ²⁷Al NMR technique, but the peaks were broadened and the intensities were relatively low, supporting the use of ²⁷Al NMR for the quantitative analysis of C₃A in Portland cements.     

The micro-structural studies of Ni-BaTiO<Subscript>3</Subscript> nanocomposite films by TEM and EELS

Epitaxial BaTiO3 films with embedded metallic Ni nanocrystal (Ni-BaTiO3) were successfully fabricated on SrTiO3 (001) single-crystalline substrate through the laser molecular beam epitaxial (L-MBE) technique.High resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and electron energy loss spectrum (EELS) with Kramers-Kronig analysis methods were employed to characterize the microstructures,elementary distribution and the electron structure of these films.HRTEM results suggested that the structure of BaTiO3 was tetragonal with lattice parameters of a=0.399 nm and c=0.403 nm.Energy dispersive X-Ray spectroscopy (EDX) confirmed metallic Ni nanocrystal embedded successfully in BaTiO3 epitaxial films.The Ni-BaTiO3 composite films were compound of the epitaxial BaTiO3 (110) layers alternating with Ni NCs array (111) layers.Furthermore,the existence of the misfit dislocations induced by the embedding of Ni nanoparticles was also clearly demonstrated by the HRTEM images.The Ni L2,3 edges of EELS revealed that Ni NCs in their metallic state were embedded uniformly in the BaTiO3 matrix.A chemical shift of about 7 eV regarding L3 edges in the Ni EELS was also observed.The optical band gap of BaTiO3 in these films was about 3.84 eV,higher than 3.55 eV for pure BaTiO3 films at room temperature.