Comparison of interfaces in Ti composites reinforced with uncoated and TiB2/C-coated SiC fibres

Interfaces play an important role in determining the mechanical properties of composite materials. The interfaces established between a titanium-alloy matrix (Ti-6Al-4V) and uncoated and TiB₂/C-coated SiC fibres are analysed by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and X-ray techniques. Emphasis is placed upon the interfacial morphology and microstructure, identification of reaction products, and the stability of the coating layer. Complex multi-reaction layers are observed frequently in the interfacial zones. Previous, often contradictory, reports about the interlayers are reviewed. Experimental observation demonstrates that the type and distribution of interlayers vary in a given system, due to prolonged treatment of the samples at temperature. The formation and distribution of the interlayers are discussed further, with respect to these and previous findings. Methods of reducing interfacial reactivity are discussed.     

TiB2粉末化学镀银工艺研究

采用化学镀银法制备Ag/TiB2复合粉末,系统研究NaOH,HCHO,NH.3H2O的加入量及反应时间等参数对包覆粉末质量的影响及TiB2表面改性对AgTiB2材料性能的影响。结果表明:NaOH和HCHO含量的增加可促进Ag的还原反应;pH值的大小对Ag的还原有显著的影响,pH值大可加快反应过程,使Ag的还原更加彻底;NH3.H2O在化学镀银过程中起稳定作用,随着NH3.H2O的增加,使反应液更为稳定,Ag不易发生自分解,但也导致镀银溶液中主盐的Ag不容易被还原,不能获得Ag均匀包覆的TiB2复合粉末;反应时间的延长对于反应后粉末中Ag含量的增加影响并不十分明显。采用化学镀的粉末所制备的Ag/TiB2复合材料的致密度、硬度和电导率分别提高了4.59%,12.20%和7.91%。     

The interrelation among network structures,molecular transport of solvent,and creep behaviors of TiB2 ceramic containing butyl rubber composites

Swelling of polymer composites in solvents has become one of the major problems in the use of polymer composites exposed to petroleum products. As a possible solution to the problem, this experimental study was conducted to examine the potential application of TiB₂ ceramic in butyl rubber (IIR) composites. The effect of TiB₂ content on the curing kinetics of IIR composites was studied using a torque rheometer technique. The effect of TiB₂ on the network structure was investigated in terms of the crosslinking density, interparticle distance between conducting particles, surface tension, glass transition temperature, degree of crystallinity, scanning electron microscopy, and X‐ray analysis. Moreover, the effect of TiB₂ content on the molecular transport of solvent (kerosene) was examined by means of degree of swelling, solvent interaction parameters, volume fraction of rubber, interparticle distance after swelling, penetration rate of solvent, mean diffusion coefficient, cohesive energy density of polymer, standard entropy, standard enthalpy, and standard free energy of IIR composites. It was ascertained that with increasing TiB₂ content the degree of swelling shifts to a lower value. The main reason was interpreted as the introduction of good interface adhesion of TiB₂ with rubber matrix, which tends to block the diffusion of solvent molecules. The effect of TiB₂ content on hardness, tensile strength, Young's modules, and elongation at break is discussed. An apparent steady‐state creep of butyl rubber IIR/TiB₂ composites is evident under different constant stresses at room temperature. The strain rate of steady‐state creep showed a dependence on stress and TiB₂ volume fraction. The stress sensitivity parameter, viscosity coefficient, and activation volume for samples loaded with different content of TiB₂ were estimated. It is apparent that these new composites should be very useful for solvent permeation resistance at high TiB₂ loading level with good mechanical properties. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 98: 2226–2235, 2005     

Microstructure and some properties of powder-pack borided Ti–5Mo–5V–8Cr–3Al alloy with special attention to the microstructure at the interface TiB/substrate

The borided layer was prepared on the surface of the Ti–5Mo–5V–8Cr–3Al alloy by powder-pack boriding at 1000°C-10h. SEM, EPMA and TEM were used to investigate the effects of alloying elements (Al, V, Mo and Cr) on the growth of TiB whiskers in the borided Ti–5Mo–5V–8Cr–3Al alloy. Wear properties of borided Ti–5Mo–5V–8Cr–3Al alloy were investigated using dry reciprocating friction tests. SEM results show that the thickness of boride layer in Ti–5Mo–5V–8Cr–3Al alloy is thinner than that in the Cp-Ti. This is attributed to the enrichment of alloying elements especially V in TiB/substrate by TEM, which hinders the diffusion of B atoms, thus resulting in the short and thick TiB whiskers in Ti–5Mo–5V–8Cr–3Al alloy. Borided Ti–5Mo–5V–8Cr–3Al alloy has the better wear resistance than as-received alloy.     

Ti-6Al-4V合金表面激光熔覆NiCrBSi＋5%BN涂层组织和性能

Ti-6Al-4V合金具有比强度高、耐蚀性能好等优点,在航天、航空、石油和化工等新科技工业部门广泛使用。在表面激光熔覆金属-陶瓷复合涂层是改善钛合金性能的重要方式,利用XRD、SEM和EDS等分析手段对NiCrBSi＋5%（质量分数）BN熔覆层的微观组织进行分析。利用HV-1000型显微维氏硬度计测试激光熔覆试样的硬度。     

SELF-PROPAGATING HIGH-TEMPERATURE REDUCTIVE SYNTHESIS OF TiB_2 CERAMIC POWDER

SHS method with reductive process wasused to synthesize TiB_2 ceramic powder from B_2O_3-TiO_2-Mgsystem. X-ray diffraction, SEM and Image analysis wereused to analyse microstructure of TiB_2 powder and comparewith microstructure of TiB_2 fabricated by SHS elements syn-thesis from Ti B system. The results show that TiB_2 powderfabricated by SHS reductive synthesis is finer (about 1.5μm), uniformer and free-agglomerate.     

Microstructure and mechanical property of (TiB2-SiC) agglomerate-toughened B4C-TiB2-SiC composites

B₄C-TiB₂-SiC composites toughened by (TiB₂-SiC) agglomerates were prepared via reactive hot pressing with B₄C and TiSi₂ as raw materials. Phase composition, microstructure, and mechanical properties of the fabricated composites were investigated. The function of (TiB₂-SiC) agglomerates was analyzed, and the strengthening and toughening mechanism were also discussed. Results indicated that some of the in situ formed TiB₂ and SiC were interlocked to form special (TiB₂-SiC) agglomerates in the matrix. The good comprehensive performances of 510 MPa flexural strength, 5.84 MPa·m^1/2 fracture toughness, and 31.93 GPa hardness were obtained in the composites fabricated with 30 wt% TiSi₂. The in situ introduced fine TiB₂ and SiC grains refined the grains of B₄C due to the pinning effect, which enhanced the strength. The special (TiB₂-SiC) agglomerates and the existing toughening phenomena such as crack deflection, branching, and microcrack regions induced by the mismatch of thermal expansion coefficients, had cumulative effects on improving the fracture toughness.     

Strategy to design high performance TiB2-based materials: Strengthen grain boundaries by solid solute segregation

TiB₂ exhibits a unique combination of excellent properties that make it promising candidate for applications in extreme environments, where retention of strength at high temperatures is essential. Tailoring grain boundary properties by segregation is believed a prominent way to design high-temperature performance of ceramics. In this work, segregation tendencies of solute elements, including Sc, Y, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo, and W, in TiB₂ grain boundaries and the strengthening/weakening effects induced by segregations are investigated by first-principles calculations. The results reveal that small atoms tend to segregate to grain boundary sites with local compression strains, while large atoms prefer grain boundary sites with local expansion strains. Deteriorated grain boundary strength is usually caused by additional expansion strain induced by segregation, while improved grain boundary strength results from either enhanced local bonding induced by segregation of small atoms or increased fracture strain due to segregation of large atoms. Cr and V, especially Cr, exhibit strong segregation tendency and improvement on grain boundary strength, which provides useful guidelines for the design of high performance TiB₂-based materials.     

TiB_2增强酚醛泡沫的制备及性能

为提高酚醛泡沫材料的耐高温性能和高温裂解前后的力学性能,通过物理共混法在发泡酚醛树脂中添加二硼化钛(TiB_2)无机填料制备了酚醛/TiB_2泡沫复合材料。研究了泡沫复合材料的固化过程和在1 000℃下裂解前后的微观结构,以及不同的TiB_2颗粒含量对泡沫复合材料的热物理性能、裂解前后力学性能的影响。结果表明,添加的TiB_2颗粒并不能被引入到酚醛树脂的分子链中,但是能够与酚醛树脂裂解释放出的含氧气体发生氧化还原反应,将裂解气体中的C和O元素吸收并转化为无定形碳和TiO_2等固相产物,从而提高了酚醛泡沫的残炭率和裂解后的力学性能。随着TiB_2含量的增加,泡沫复合材料的残炭率以及裂解前后的表观密度、比压缩强度和比弯曲强度均呈上升趋势,其中裂解后的强度上升更为明显。当TiB_2用量为30份时,酚醛泡沫复合材料在1 000℃下裂解产物的残炭率、比压缩强度和比弯曲强度分别比纯酚醛泡沫材料提高了39.2%,76.5%和43.9%。     

钛合金表面激光熔覆TiB2-TiC/Ni复合涂层的真空摩擦磨损性能

采用激光熔覆技术在TC4钛合金表面制备以反应合成TiB2和TiC颗粒为增强相的Ni基复合涂层,利用УТИТВ-100型销-盘摩擦磨损试验机研究了激光熔覆层在真空(10-5Pa)中的干滑动摩擦磨损性能,利用光学显微镜和扫描电子显微镜观察了摩擦偶件的磨损表面形貌,讨论了激光熔覆层的磨损机制。结果表明,激光熔覆层的摩擦系数在0.25～0.5之间,明显低于TC4合金的摩擦系数(0.45～0.8),磨损体积约为TC4合金的40%。随法向载荷和滑动速度的增加,激光熔覆层的磨损体积增加,激光熔覆层的磨损机制主要为粘着磨损和粘附转移物引起的磨粒磨损。