Microstructure and properties of TiB/Ti-6Al-4V coatings produced with laser treatments

TiB/Ti-6Al-4V metal-matrix composite (MMC) layers were produced on Ti-6Al-4V substrates by laser cladding. A TiB₂/Ti powder mixture was used as a precursor to obtain a dispersion of TiB needles in the Ti alloy matrix, with the aid of an exothermic reaction between TiB₂ and Ti. A eutectic microstructure was obtained that consisted of an extremely homogeneous dispersion of TiB eutectic needles in the Ti alloy matrix, having a volume fraction as high as 0.33. Also, an equilibrium-like microstructure was found, consisting of a dispersion of both primary and eutectic TiB needles inside the Ti alloy matrix. An analysis of the geometry of the layers was performed and proved successful in determining the percentage of B. Further, it correctly predicted the variation of atomic B content as a function of laser power. The relative wear resistance coefficient, defined as the wear coefficient of the uncoated matrix divided by that of coating, shows an improvement by a factor as high as 1500 for the eutectic microstructure. This paper was presented at the 2nd International Surface Engineering Congress sponsored by ASM International, on September 15–17, 2003, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and appeared on pp. 411–18 of the Proceedings.     

高膜厚PU防腐系统在油气管道上的应用

高膜厚PU防腐系统可解决防腐工程上的死角，包括异形、补口、三通、弯头、法兰、阀门等几何形状复杂金属外表面的防腐，以及老龄在役管线的防腐结构的修复。这种防腐系统的使用寿命可达30a。对国内油气管道防腐涂层常用的国产环氧粉末防腐结构和高膜厚PU防腐结构各项技术性能指标进行了对比，又以环氧粉末和高膜厚PU防腐系统用于管道防腐和储罐防腐进行了详细的对比，论证了使用高膜厚PU防腐系统技术的可行性和经济性。     

The real-time,high-resolution x-ray video microscopy of solidification in aluminum alloys

The directional solidification of thin alloy sheets in a Bridgman furnace has been studied by x-radiography using high-brilliance synchrotron x-radiation in combination with a low-noise, fast-readout camera. Spatial resolutions down to 1.5 μm and a temporal resolution of about 0.15 s have permitted real-time video microscopy of microstructural evolution during columnar and equiaxed dendrite growth and eutectic and monotectic growth. The technique has also allowed for direct observations of important solidification phenomena such as dendrite fragmentation and porosity formation, primarily in aluminium alloys. As a result, insights have been gained into mechanisms of dendrite fragmentation, criteria for dendrite tip kinetics and interface stability during transient growth, and microstructure formation mechanisms during monotectic solidification. The results are expected to be important for validation of dendrite growth models. This paper presents a review of the technique as well as examples of images obtained during solidification of aluminum alloys.     

Effect of joint design on mechanical properties of AL7075 weldment

The effects of joint design on the mechanical properties of AL7075-T6 aluminum sheet were studied on the latest automated gas-tungsten arc-welding system. Using ER5356 filler metal, full-penetration welds were made on workpieces with various included joint angles. Testing of the mechanical properties of the joints was done in the as-welded, naturally aged, and postweld heat-treated conditions. The results show that by using crack-resistant filler, and by selecting the proper joint design and postweld heat treatment, strong, dependable welds can be produced on thin AL7075 sheet material. An elasticity model of the weld joint was established to help understand the mechanical behavior of the joints. An undermatched joint design is shown to be capable of achieving a joint strength that matches the strength of the base alloy.     

Electrochemical analysis of the microbiologically influenced corrosion of steels by sulfate-reducing bacteria

The differences between the general corrosion and microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) of steels were investigated in terms of its electrochemical behavior and surface phenomena. The corrosion potential of steels in the absence of SRB (sulfate-reducing bacteria) shifted to a negative value with the immersion time. However, the potential of the presence of SRB shifted to a positive value after 30 days' incubation, indicating the growth of SRB biofilms on the test metal specimens and the formation of corrosion products. In addition, the color of a medium inoculated with SRB changed from gray to black. The change in color appeared to be caused by the formation of pyrites (FeS) as a corrosion product, while no significant change in color was observed in a medium without SRB inoculation. Moreover, corrosion rates of various steels tested for MIC were higher compared to those of steels in the absence of SRB. In particular, the corrosion current density of TMCP steels in the presence of SRB was larger than that of other steels. Pitting corrosion was also observed at the surface of all steels in the SRB-inoculated medium. The pitting corrosion likely occurred due to SRB that was associated with the increasing corrosion rates through increasing cathodic reactions, which caused a reduction of sulfate to sulfide as well as the formation of an oxygen concentration cell.     

原位自生成TiC／Ti基复合材料的高温氧化

利用热重分析(TGA)测量了原位生成的TiC／Ti-6Al复合材料在600，700和800℃下经连续20h的氧化增重特性，利用SEM，EDS和XRD研究了复合材料经氧化试验后表面氧化层的结构，相组成及成分。结果表明，原位生成的Ti基复合材料在高温氧化时遵循抛物线规律在800℃时的氧化增重量远大于600℃和700℃时的，计算获得该复合材料的氧化激活能为255．7kJ／mol。研究发现经20h的600℃或700℃氧化形成的氧化物呈现不连续的岛屿状，主要成分为金红石型的Ti02，而在800℃氧化20h后，氧化物是均匀连续的致密膜，由TiO2，A12O3组成。该复合材料的氧化首先发生在TiC颗粒的表面上，而不是象均质Ti材料一样氧化在整个表面上均匀地发生。     

溶胶-凝胶结合耐火浇注料抗CO侵蚀性能研究

研究了新型溶胶．凝胶结合耐火浇注料的抗CO侵蚀性能，同时也与传统的水泥结合耐火浇注料进行了对比试验，并从侵蚀前后的表观特征、理化性能和微观结构等多方面探讨了其CO侵蚀作用机理。结果表明，浇注料中的铁氧化物含量，CO气氛的浓度等多种因素决定了CO侵蚀反应的强度。而在同等实验条件下，溶胶-凝胶结合耐火浇注料的抗CO侵蚀性能要大大优于水泥结合的耐火浇注料，因此是替代传统浇注料的理想材料。     

Al改性HP40合金力学性能的研究

在HP40合金中加入5%～20％的Al替代Ni，进行室温压缩和硬度力学性能试验。结果表明，铝的加入使合金的强度和硬度得到了显著提高。但随着Al含量的提高，由于树枝状（Ni，Fe）Al金属间化合物的析出及增加,使合金的脆性增加。     

电脉冲孕育处理对Al-5Cu合金热裂的影响

研究了不同电脉冲孕育处理参数对Al-5Cu合金热裂倾向的影响.结果表明,不同电脉冲孕育处理参数均可降低Al-5Cu合金的热裂倾向,处理后该合金热裂临界应力比未处理试样提高了约3倍.合金热裂倾向改善的原因是,电脉冲孕育处理细化了Al-5Cu合金组织,减少了共晶相的数量,缩短了合金凝固温度区间.