Anisotropic electrical and abrasion-sensing properties of cement-based composites containing aligned nickel powder

The electrical properties of aligned nickel powder-filled cement-based composites and the abrasion-sensing properties of these composites, as evaluated based on the change in their resistance at varying abrasion depths, were investigated in this paper. Micrograph characterization of nickel powder distribution indicates that the electrical conduction path preferentially forms along the direction of the nickel powder alignment, which leads to increasingly anisotropic electrical properties under greater magnetic field strengths. The level of anisotropy was also determined to be strongly dependent on the nickel powder content. The maximum anisotropic electrical properties were achieved at the percolation threshold content of the nickel powder, which is the critical point for the formation of an effective conductive network. Based on the cement-based composites anisotropic electrical properties and a sectionalized electrode design, the composites filled with aligned nickel powder demonstrated good abrasion-sensing properties, with humidity and temperature self-compensation abilities.     

Combinatorial chemistry methods for coating development: VI. Correlation of high throughput screening methods with conventional measurement techniques

Combinatorial chemistry has proven to be a valuable tool for the development of new compounds. In the pharmaceutical industry, where combinatorial chemistry began, the approach has been instrumental in the high-speed development of new drugs. Due to the overwhelming success of the combinatorial methodology in the pharmaceutical industry, it has been recently applied to materials development. We have recently developed a combinatorial factory capable of preparing and evaluating on the order of 100 organic clear coatings in a day.

One of the most challenging aspects of the creation of the combinatorial factory was the development of the high throughput screening (HTS) methods for the primary coating properties of interest such as optical clarity, abrasion resistance, adhesion, and weatherability. For each property, an entirely new method was developed that allowed for rapid measurement of these properties on very small samples. This paper describes various aspects of the development of these novel measurement systems including the correlation of the HTS methods with conventional, industry standard measurement methods.     

Poly-para-phenylene-copolymers (PPPs). Part 3: scratch and wear resistance

Abstract

Two types of poly-para-phenylene (PR-120 as an extrusion and PR-250 as an injection moulding grade) were previously investigated with regard to their thermal, rheological and mechanical properties. In the last part of this paper series, the tribological properties, in particular the scratch resistance and wear under abrasive, sliding and rolling conditions, were evaluated as a function of the materials’ molecular characteristics. In general, PR-120 exhibited a better scratch and wear resistance, which is expected due to its higher molecular weight. However, other factors also seem to play an important role, although convincing correlations between the scratch and wear behaviour and the morphological and mechanical properties could not be found so far. All the properties tested were mirrored to those of polyetheretherketone and other polymers tested under similar conditions.     

Cr2O3对矾土基喷涂料性能的影响

以铝矾土为主要原料,铝酸钙水泥、硅微粉为结合系统,分别研究了不同添加量的Cr2O3对矾土基喷涂料性能的影响。试样自然干燥24h脱模后,再经110℃烘干24h,分别于1000℃、1300℃和1500℃热处理3h。检测各温度热处理后试样的线变化率、体积密度、抗折强度、耐压强度以及试样的热膨胀系数、耐磨性能和抗热震性能。结果表明,在矾土基喷涂料中添加Cr2O3不利于提高材料的低温和中温强度,但利于提高材料的高温强度;在矾土基喷涂料中添加Cr2O3不能提高材料的耐磨性能;试样中添加Cr2O3后增大了试样的热膨胀系数。添加适量的Cr2O3可提高试样的抗热震性能;过量的添加Cr2O3会对试样的抗热震性产生负面的影响。     

二氧化碳激光熔铸技术在氨压缩机曲轴修复中的应用

用连续输出功率在千瓦级的二氧化碳激光器 ,激光功率密度达到 (10 4～ 10 5)W·cm-2 时 ,对铁基材料表面进行熔铸 ,讨论了激光熔铸修复工艺 ,论述了对修复件强度、表面硬度和抗磨性能、残余应力的影响。     

Experimental study on the attrition and size distribution of bed material in a recirculating fluidized bed

An experimental study was performed on the attrition of the bed materials in a recirculating fluidized bed (RCFB) using Indian standard (IS) grade I sand (size between 2.0 and 1.0?mm) at ambient conditions. Experiments were performed with superficial air velocity ranging from 7.13 to 9.16?m/s, bed inventory of 7–10?kg, and a spacing of 0.085?m between the jet top and draft tube bottom. The main objective of the study was to investigate the effects of operation time on the attrition and size distribution of sand particles in a RCFB. It was noticed that the prime mode of attrition of bed materials was abrasion, not fragmentation. Reduction in the downcomer bed height was observed with increasing operation time. It indicates that attrition was significant and fines were elutriated out with the fluidizing air. Furthermore, variations in the shape, size, and harmonic diameter of particles were studied with increasing operation time. It has been observed that the coefficient of uniformity and coefficient of curvature showed increasing patterns. It specifies that particles of different size ranges and fines were formed due to attrition of particles. At the end of the operation, it was found that a significant amount of fines was elutriated with fluidizing air from the reactor.     

Cracking induced tribological behavior changes for the HVOF WC-12Co cermet coatings

HVOF sprayed WC based cermet coatings have been widely used in industries as barriers against wear and hydrodynamic cavitation due to their high hardness and relatively high toughness. However, cracking of the coatings can occur during coating production or in service, which can reduce operational performances. It can be difficult to assess the performance impact due to cracks within the coating and as to whether the cracked coatings should be resprayed or removed from service. In this work, artificial cracks of different widths were introduced to liquid fuel HVOF sprayed WC-12Co coating through uniaxial tension of the coated steel substrate to assess the implications of such cracking. Tribological performances of the cracked coatings were examined using rubber wheel dry abrasion, ‘ball on disc’ sliding wear, and ultrasonic cavitation erosion. The results show that the crack deteriorates the abrasive wear resistance of the coating at the initial stage due to preferable mass loss at the cracks. However, after 30?min of abrasion, all the cracked coatings showed the same wear rate as compared to the non-cracked coating, with the abrasive wear resistance acting independent to the crack characteristics. Because the cracks could store wear debris and thus minimize the debris induced abrasion to the coating surface during sliding wear test, both improvement in wear resistance and reduction in coefficient of friction (COF) were detected in the cracked coatings. During the cavitation test, it was found that the mass loss of the specimen increased significantly (up to 75%)with crack width and density suggesting that the crack presence greatly deteriorated the cavitation resistance of the cermet coatings.     

Effect of Mo and Co additions on the microstructure and properties of WC-TiC-Ni cemented carbides

In this work, the effects of 1.0 wt.% additions of Mo and Co on the microstructure and properties of WC-TiC-Ni cemented carbides were investigated using scanning electron microscope, mechanical properties tests, corrosion resistance and abrasion resistance tests. The results show that 1.0 wt.% Mo addition can refine the WC grains and increase the hardness. Moreover, with the addition of minor Mo, the corrosion resistance and abrasion resistance of alloys improved significantly. The addition of 1.0 wt.% Co can inhibit the growth of WC grains, improve the density and hardness slightly, and enhance the abrasion resistance of cemented carbides. However, the minor Co has negative effect for the corrosion resistance.     

Assessment of abrasion-assisted material removal in wire EDM

Machining speed and surface integrity continue to be issues of focus in current wire EDM research. In this light, the proof-of-concept of a hybrid wire EDM process that utilizes a wire embedded with electrically non-conducting abrasives is presented. Material removal in this novel process is realized through electrical erosion that is augmented by two-body abrasion. This is shown to bring about a significant improvement in the removal rate and generate surfaces with minimal recast material, in comparison to an equivalent wire EDM process. Implementation details and process characteristics are discussed.     

三维连续网络结构碳化硅/铸铁复合材料的摩擦磨损性能

采用常压铸渗成型工艺制备了一种新型的三维连续网络结构碳化硅/铸铁复合材料,利用销盘摩擦磨损试验机对复合材料在干摩擦条件下的摩擦磨损行为及耐磨机制进行了研究。结果表明:复合材料的相对耐磨性高达基体灰铸铁的4.7～7.9倍,平均摩擦系数为基体灰铸铁的46%～89%,具有良好的抗干摩擦磨损性能。