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.     

Microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-xY-1.5MM-0.4Zr alloys

Age hardening,microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-xY-1.5MM-0.4Zr (x=0,2,4,6 wt.%) alloys (MM represents Ce-based misch-metal) were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results showed that the formed precipitates being responsible for age hardening changed from fine hexagonal-shaped equilibrium Mg12MM phase to metastable β’ phase with bco crystal structure when Y was added into Mg-1.5MM-0.4Zr alloy,and the volume fraction of precipitate phases also increased. With the increase of Y content in Mg-Y-1.5MM-0.4Zr alloys,it was found that the age hardening was enhanced,the grain sizes became finer and the tensile strength was improved. The cubic-shaped β-Mg24Y5 precipitate phases were observed at grain boundaries in Mg-6Y-1.5MM-0.4Zr alloy. It was suggested that the distribution of prismatic shaped β’ phases and cubic shaped β-Mg24Y5 precipitate phases in Mg matrix might account for the remarkable enhancement of tensile strength of Mg-Y-MM-Zr alloy. It was shown that the Mg-6Y-1.5MM-0.4Zr alloy was with maximum tensile strength at aged-peak hardness,UTS of 280 MPa at room temperature and 223 MPa at 250 oC,respectively.     

Microstructure and mechanical properties of an Mg-4.0Sm-1.0Ca alloy during thermomechanical treatment

The microstructure and mechanical properties of an as-cast Mg-4.0Sm-1.0Ca alloy were investigated during thermomechanical treatments consisting of hot extrusion, rolling, and aging at 473 K. Mg_(41)Sm_5 phases containing Ca and needle-like Mg_2Ca phases formed in the Mg matrix, and the average grain size and elongation were 4.2 μm and 27%, respectively, after hot extrusion, which implied an increase in ductility. In addition, after the rolling, the grain size was further refined, and the tensile strength increased to 293 MPa. A new precipitate Mg_3Sm was found in the peak-aged Mg-4.0Sm-1.0Ca alloy and this alloy displayed the best mechanical properties, with a peak hardness of 83 HV and ultimate tensile strength of 313 MPa; these properties were attributed to grain refinement strengthening, solid solution strengthening, work hardening, and precipitation strengthening.     

Microstructures and strengthening mechanisms of Mg-8.2Gd-4.6Y-1.5Zn-0.4Zr alloy containing LPSO,β' and γ type phases

The microstructures and strengthening mechanisms of the Mg-8.2 Gd-4.6 Y-1.5 Zn-0.4 Zr(wt%) alloy with long-period stacking ordered(LPSO),β' and γ type phases were systematically studied.The results show that the LPSO with lamellar and block structures forms near the grain boundaries.The grains are clearly refined,and the 18 R LPSO phase is oriented along the extrusion direction after extrusion.Some particles also precipitate from the Mg matrix dynamically.The extruded alloy exhibits a remarkable agehardening response,and mechanical properties,with a tensile strength(TS) of 449 MPa,yield strength(YS) of 362 MPa,and elongation of 7.9% obtained in the peak-aged alloy.The strengthening mechanisms of the alloy in different states are discussed.Grain boundary and precipitation strengthening are the main strengthening mechanisms for the peak-aged alloy.     

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Semi-continuous Equal-channel Angular Extruded Interstitial-free Steel

An innovative method called semi-continuous equal-channel angular extrusion(SC-ECAE)has been developed to produce ultrafine grained steel by inducing severe plastic deformation.In contrast to the external forces that are exerted on specimens in traditional ECAE,the driving forces are applied on the dies in the novel SC-EACE process.Commercial interstitial-free steel sheets with width of 160 mm and thickness of 2 mm were processed repeatedly to various passes at room temperature using this method.The microstructural evolution was characterized using high-resolution electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD),and the mechanical properties were investigated by tensile testing.The EBSD images indicated that the fraction of high-angle boundaries(HABs)began to increase gradually after four passes;after six passes,elongated HAB structures with nearly submicron-scale average spacings were formed.The tensile testing results showed that strengthening was accompanied by a decrease in tensile ductility,but no significant anisotropy was observed.After 10 passes,a final HAB fraction of about 90% and an overall grain size of 0.55μm,yield strength of 638.7 MPa,an ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of 710.3 MPa,and a total elongation of 12.0% were obtained.     

A comparison between DCCAE and conventional extrusion of Mg-9.5Li-3Al-1.6Y alloy

Double change channel angular extrusion(DCCAE) was performed in dual-phase Mg-9.5Li-3Al-1.6Y(wt.%) alloy to develop fine-grained microstructures. The microstructure evolution during DCCAE and conventional extrusion(CE) was investigated. The microstructure of the extruded dual-phase Mg-Li alloy consisted of recrystallized β-Li grains, banded α-Mg phases, and Al_2Y phases distributed in β-Li phases and phase-interface uniformly. Compared with CE, the specimens after DCCAE had smaller β-Li grain size(3–5 μm by the DCCAE and 6–10 μm by the CE) and the α-Mg phases were refined during the DCCAE. The distribution of the Al2 Y phases was improved a lot by DCCAE. Furthermore, the specimens after DCCAE had better tensile strength than conventional extrusion ones.     

Microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-7Zn-3Al alloy with Nd and Y additions

The effects of combined addition of 0.6 wt.% Nd and 0.4 wt.% Y on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-7Zn-3Al alloy were investigated.The results indicated that the Nd and Y addition led to obvious dendrite coarsening.However,it could modify the morphology and distribution of-Mg 32(Al,Zn) 49 intermetallics.Moreover,Al 2 REZn 2 phase could be introduced into the alloy with the Nd and Y addition.With the effective second-phase strengthening,the ultimate tensile strength and elongation in as-cast state can be improved by the Nd and Y addition.After ageing treatment,the alloy with the Nd and Y addition exhibited better precipitation strengthening effects by forming finer MgZn 2 and Mg 32(Al,Zn) 49 precipitates into the-Mg matrix.As a result,the yield and ultimate strength of Mg-7Zn3Al-0.6Nd-0.4Y alloy could be increased to 182 and 300 MPa by peak-ageing treatment.     

Effects of holmium and hot-rolling on microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-Li based alloys

A rare earth holmium(Ho) element was introduced into Mg-8Li-3Al alloy to investigate the effects of holmium and hot-rolling on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the Mg-Li based alloys. Both alloys with and without Ho showed a duplex structure with α and β phases. The as-cast Mg-8Li-3Al alloy exhibited a yield strength(YS) of 111.1 MPa, ultimate tensile strength(UTS) of 148.2 MPa and an elongation of 9.50% while the hot-rolled Mg-8Li-3Al-3Ho alloy had a yield strength of 249.7 MPa, ultimate tensile strength of 293.1 MPa with an elongation of 21.40%. These results indicated that both strength and ductility could be significantly enhanced by addition of holmium together with thermo-mechanical treatment. It was found that the microstructure could be refined significantly and the fracture modes changed from partial brittle to ductile fracture due to the addition of holmium. The effects of microstructure refinement, work hardening and solid solution strengthening induced by the addition of holmium and hot-rolling on the mechanical properties were discussed.     

Grain coarsening in semi-solid state and tensile mechanical properties of thixoformed AZ91D-RE

For thixoforming to be possible,the microstructure of the starting material must be non-dendritic,which can be obtained by the strain induced melt activation(SIMA)route.Based on the SIMA route,as-cast AZ91D alloy with the addition of yttrium was deformed by cyclic closed-die forging(CCDF).Microstructure evolution of CCDF formed AZ91D-RE alloy during partial remelting were investigated.Furthermore,the mechanical properties of thixoformed AZ91D-RE magnesium alloy components were also studied.The results showed that prolonged holding time resulted in grain coarsening and the improvement in degree of spheroidization.The coarsening behaviour of solid grains in the semi-solid state obeyed Ostwald ripening mechanism.The coarsening rate constant of CCDF formed AZ91D-RE during partial remelting was 324 um3/s at 550℃.The value of yield strength,ultimate tensile strength and elongation to fracture of four-pass CCDF formed AZ91D-RE magnesium alloy were 214.9,290.5 MPa and 14%,respectively.Then the four-pass CCDF formed alloys were used for thixoforming.After holding at 550℃ for 5 min,the values of yield strength,ultimate tensile strength and elongation to fracture of thixoformed component were 189.6 MPa,274.6 MPa and 12%,respectively.However,prolonged holding time led to remarkable decrease in mechanical properties of thixoformed components.     

T6处理对Mg-10Gd-3Y-0.6Zr合金组织及拉伸性能的影响(英文)

The effects of solution and ageing treatment (T6) on microstructure and tensile properties of as-extruded Mg-10Gd-3Y-0.6Zr (mass fraction. %) alloy were investigated. The results show that after T6 treatment, the diameter of grain increases to 20 μm. As the second phases dissolve into the matrix, the smaller and denser β′ phases precipitate inside the grains. After T6-treatment, both yield strength (TYS) and ultimate tensile strength (UTS) are increased. Comparing with that in only ageing condition (T5), the UTS and TYS increased from 365 MPa,285 MPa to 400 MPa,310 MPa, respectively, but the elongation decreased from 7.0% to 3.5%. It has been found that the effects of precipitates on the strength are stronger than that of the growth of grain size.     

Microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-Zn-Y-Nd-Zr alloys

The microstructure and tensile properties of the as-cast and solution treatment Mg-4.5Zn-1Y-xNd-0.5Zr (x=0, 1 wt.%, 2 wt.%, 3 wt.%) alloys were investigated. The results showed that the microstructure of Mg-4.5Zn-1Y-0.5Zr alloy consisted of α-Mg, Zn-Zr, W (Mg₃Y₂Zn₃) and I (Mg₃YZn₆) phases. With the addition of Nd, I-phase disappeared and Mg₃Y₂Zn₃ phase changed into Mg₃(Nd,Y)₂Zn₃ phase. When the content of Nd reached 3 wt.%, T phase, i.e., ternary Mg-Zn-Nd phase, formed. In addition, with the increase of Nd content in the alloys, the secondary dendritic arm spacing decreased, while the amount of intermetallic phases increased. For as-cast Mg-4.5Zn-1Y-xNd-0.5Zr alloys, after solution treatment, microsegregation was eliminated and the shape of eutectic structure of α-Mg+W transformed from lamellar into spherical. The tensile strength and elongation of Mg-4.5Zn-1Y- 3Nd-0.5Zr alloy were increased from 219.2 MPa and 11.0% to 247.5 MPa and 20.0%, respectively.     

Microstructure and yield phenomenon of an extruded Mg-Y-Cu alloy with LPSO phase

A yield phenomenon was firstly reported in an extruded Mg-6.8Y-2.5Cu alloy and the corresponding microstructure was also investigated in this work,The cast alloy is mainly composed of α-Mg,18R long period stacking order(LPSO) phase,eutectic phase(Mg₂₀Cu₄Y₁),and Mg₂Cu phase.The 18R LPSO phase at the dendritic grain boundary transforms into the 14H LPSO phase in the grain interior during homogenization.After extrusion,the grain size of the homogenized al...     

Characterization of Y2O2S： Eu^3＋, Mg^2＋, Ti^4＋ Long-Lasting Phosphor Synthesized by Flux Method

Long-lasting phosphor Y₂O₂S: Eu³⁺, Mg²⁺, Ti⁴⁺ was synthesized by a flux method and their luminescence properties were investigated. The result indicates that the unit cell parameter c is linearly increased with the increase of Eu₂O₃ content in Y₂O₂S: Eu_x³⁺ (0.01 ≤ x ≤ 0.10). On the other hand, the change of unit cell parameter a is not linear dependence. In the Y₂O₂S: Eu³⁺ crystal structure, Eu³⁺ ions only replaced Y³⁺ ions' places in which it posited center position of c axis. With the increase of Eu₂O₃ content, the position of the strongest emission peak changed from 540 nm (⁵D₁→⁷F₂ transition) to 626 nm (⁵D₀→⁷F₂ transition), and the maximum intensity was obtained when x = 0.09 in Y₂O₂S: Eu_x³⁺ (0.01 ≤ x ≤ 0.10). This is due to the environment of trivalent europium in the crystal structure of Y₂O₂S. Doping with Mg²⁺ or Ti⁴⁺ ions alone cannot get the good long-lasting afterglow effect, whereas co-doping with Mg²⁺ and Ti⁴⁺ ions and excited with 365 nm ultraviolet light, a strong thermoluminesence peak appeared, red and orange long-lasting phosphorescence (LLP) was also observed and the phosphorescence lasted nearly 3 h in the light perception of the dark-adapted human eye (0.32 mcd · m⁻²). Thus the LLP mechanism was analyzed.     

Homogenization heat treatment of Mg-7.68Gd-4.88Y-1.32Nd-0.63Al-0.05Zr alloy

The microstructures and mechanical properties of the Mg-7.68Gd-4.88Y-1.32Nd-0.63A1-0.05Zr magnesium alloy were investigated both in the as-cast condition and after homogenization heat treatment from 535 to 555 ℃ in the time range 0-48 h by op- tical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and hardness measurement. The as-cast alloy consisted of ct-Mg matrix, Mgs（Y0.5Gd0.5） phase which is a eutectic phase, strip of Al2（Y0.6Gd0.4） phase, little A13Zr and Mg（Y3Gd） phase. With the increasing of homogenization temperature and time, the Mgs（Y0.5Gd0.5） phase was completely dissolved into the matrix. The Al2（Y0.6Gd0.4） phase was almost not dissolved which impeded grain boundaries motion making the grain size almost not changed in the process of ho- mogenization. The optimum homogenization condition was 545 ℃/16 h. The tensile strength increased, yield strength decreased and the plasticity improved obviously after 545 ℃/16 h homogenization treatment.     

Investigation on the amounts of Na2CO3 and sulphur to obtain pure Y2O2S and up-conversion luminescence of Y2O2S:Er

The process to prepare pure phase of hexagonal Y2O2S was investigated. Effect of mixed flux of Na2CO3 and S amounts was studied. The phase composition and morphology were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results showed that the single phase of Y2O2S with smooth morphology could not be obtained as the molar ratio of Y2O3, Na2CO3 and S was in the range of 1:(0.5-1):(2-3) until the molar ratio was increased to 1:1.5:4. Different Er3+ concentration doped Y2O2S...     

Microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-10Y-2.5Sm alloy

The microstructure and mechanical properties of aged Mg-10Y-2.5Sm alloy were investigated. The results showed that the microstructure of the alloy consisted of α-Mg matrix and Mg₂₄Y₅ phase, and fine Mg₂₄Y₅ particles distributed in a-Mg matrix uniformly and dispersedly. Sm enhanced α-Mg matrix and Mg₂₄Y₅ phase by solid solution effect. At 200-300 °C, the ultimate tensile strengths were more than 200 MPa and the elongations were about 3%. Compared with those at room temperature, the mechanical properties had no obvious changes.     

Microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-Gd-Y-Sm-Al alloy and analysis of grain refinement and strengthening mechanism

The effects of Sm on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-11 Gd-2 Y-0.6 Al alloy were investigated by X-ray diffraction,optical microscopy,scanning electron microscopy,energy dispersive spectrometry and high resolution transmission electron microscopy.Based on the theory of edge—edge matching and electronegativity theory,the mechanism of grain refinement is discussed.The strengthening mechanism is expounded conveniently from fine grain strengthening,coherent strengthening,precipitation strengthening and grain boundary strengthening.The results show that the micro structure of Mg-11 Gd-2 Y-0.6 Al alloy is mainly composed of a-Mg matrix,Mg_5 Gd and Mg_(24)Y_5 phases.The addition of Sm forms Mg_(41)Sm_5 phase in the alloy and refines the alloy.The addition of Sm significantly improves the mechanical properties of the alloy at room and high temperatures.When the addition of Sm is 3 wt%,the tensile strengths of the alloy at room temperature and high temperature(200℃) reach the maximum value 292 and 321 MPa,respectively.The fracture mode of the alloy at different temperatures is mainly brittle fracture and intercrystalline fracture.     

Investigation on pumping oxygen characteristics of （Bi2O3）0.73（Y2O3）0.27 solid electrolyte

（Bi2O3）0.73（Y2O3）0.27 fine powders prepared by wet chemical precipitation method were cold isostatically pressed to form solid electrolyte tubes, and sintered at 900 ℃ for 10 h in the air. Their pumping oxygen characteristics in non-dehydrated Ar gas were investigated, where a ZrO2 （Y2O3 stabilized） oxygen sensor was used to measure the oxygen partial pressure Po2. The results showed that the Po2 value reached magnitudes of 1×10^-2-1×10^-10 Pa at the applied pumping oxygen voltage of 0.5 V, 1×10^-37-1×10^-27 Pa at 1.0 V and 1×10^-53-1×10^47 Pa at 2.0 V within the temperature range from 550 to 650 ℃. Moreover, no cracks were found in the tested solid electrolyte tubes. Thus, the Bi2O3-Y2O3 system might be used in solid electrolyte oxygen pump for purifying gases.     

Synthesis of Al2O3/TiCN-0.2%Y2O3 Composite by Hot Pressing

Al2O3/TiCN composites were synthesized by hot pressing.The influences of components and HP temperature on mechanical properties,such as bending strength,breaking tenacity and Vickers hardness were investigated.The results showed that the mechanical properties of Al2O3/TiCN composite increased with temperature when hot pressing temperature is below 1650 ℃.The mechanical properties reached their maximums when the composites were sintered at 1650 ℃ for 30 min under hot pressing pressure of 35 MPa,the value of bending strength,breaking tenacity and Vickers hardness was 1015 MPa,6.89 MPa·m1/2,and 20.82 MPa,respectively.When hot pressing temperature was above 1650 ℃,density decreased because of decomposition with increased temperature,and mechanical properties dropped because of rapid growth of grains in size at high temperature.Microstructure analysis showed that the addition of Y2O3 led to the formation of YAG phase so as to inhibit the growth of crystals.This helped to improve breaking tenacity of the composites.TiCN particles with diameters of 1 μm dispersed at Al2O3 grain boundaries,inhibited grain growth and enhanced mechanical properties of the composites.SEM study of the propagation of indentation cracks showed that the bridge linking behavior between matrix and strengthening phase might lead to the formation of the coexisted field of crack deflection,branching and bridge linking.The mechanism of this phenomenon was that the addition of Y2O3 improved the dispersion of TiCN particles so as to enhance the tenacity of the composites.The breaking tenacity was changed from 5.94 to 6.89 MPa·m1/2.