Porous structures printed by fused deposition of granules processed from a novel polyamide/alumina-based system

Alumina ceramic porous structures were shaped by the fused deposition of alumina/polyamide 612 composite granules using an FDM 3D printer with a modified extruder to process granulated powder instead of a filament. The composite granules were prepared via thermally induced phase separation (TIPS). Firstly, in order to determine the proportion of polymer/solvent to be used in the TIPS process, different volume fractions of PA612 in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) were studied (0.01 to 0.20), and the granules obtained were characterized by SEM, DSC, and Raman spectroscopy. Secondly, the addition of different ceramic loadings to the PA612/DMSO solution was studied with the aim of determining the amount to be used for preparing the composite granules by TIPS. In particular, the effect of the alumina content on the morphology and size of the obtained composite granules was studied. In addition, rheological properties (oscillatory and rotational tests) of the feed materials were studied. Finally, the printing conditions, including the nozzle temperature and nozzle diameter, and the extrusion process, were optimized in order to obtain porous structures with good quality. Alumina porous structures were successfully printed, debinded, and sintered. Adequate bonding between layers was achieved, and no defects at interfaces were detected.     

无机超细粉体改性锂离子电池隔膜的研究进展

综述了近年来无机超细粉体改性锂离子电池隔膜的研究进展,首先介绍了已在锂电隔膜改性上商业应用的Al₂O₃和AlOOH对传统聚烯烃膜和新型静电纺丝膜的改性方法和改性效果,随后又对常规无机材料TiO₂和SiO₂粉体对锂电隔膜的改性进行了叙述,最后对BN等非常规隔膜改性无机材料进行了简介;总结和讨论了无机材料改性后隔膜的组分、结构和性能对锂离子电池综合性能的影响,并对其无机材料改性锂电池隔膜的未来发展趋势进行了展望。     

煤粉炉粉煤灰提取氧化铝活化技术研究进展

介绍了近年来采用煤粉炉粉煤灰作为原料制备氧化铝的预处理活化工艺技术,指出了粉磨法、硫酸法、氯化钙法、铵盐法、碳酸盐法、氟化盐法、物理-化学联合活化法的优缺点及在工程转化过程中需重点关注的环节。虽然部分工艺技术实现了工业化,但因成本高等因素导致项目关停,建议粉煤灰综合利用研究方向应以工程转化难点问题为导向,理论研究与工程设计相结合,逐步探索出一条经济效益好、安全环保的粉煤灰制备氧化铝工业化路线。     

6061Al/Al2O3金属基复合材料组织和性能

以6061Al作为基质材料,利用液体冶金的搅拌铸造技术及挤压法制备Al₂O₃颗粒增强的金属基复合材料,选取6061Al添加3种质量分数为5%、10%和15%的Al₂O₃为研究对象,以改善6061Al/Al₂O₃复合材料的力学性能。通过SEM分析表明,Al₂O₃颗粒在6061Al金属基体中的分布相当均匀;由X射线衍射试验结果显示,复合材料中只有6061Al和Al₂O₃,且不会影响结晶性及6061Al的组织结构型态。试验结果表明,随着Al₂O₃添加量增加至15%,6061Al/Al₂O₃复合材料的硬度和抗拉强度均有较大提高,但伸长率略有下降,由于材料孔隙率的提升,致密度下降,从而引起材料的硬度略微下降;分析磨损量与Al₂O₃添加量及磨损率与滑动距离的关系,结果显示商用6061Al的磨损率最大,而6061Al/Al₂O₃(15%)复合材料的磨损量最小,并且磨损率最低,这是由于在6061Al中加入Al₂O₃颗粒,Al₂O₃颗粒的存在可以减少磨粒对基体的犁削作用,有效提高基体的耐磨性。深入探讨Al₂O₃颗粒增强的金属基复合材料,发现颗粒增强体以很细的粉末(一般在20 μm以下)加入到金属基中起到提高硬度、强度和耐磨性的作用;然而,Al₂O₃添加量越来越大时,其对6061Al系列材料的硬度、强度和耐磨耗性等性能将起到负面作用。     

Net shape formation of sub-micron alumina with reduced flaws by high-speed centrifugal compaction process

A new compacting method for powder materials is presented. High-Speed Centrifugal Compaction Process (HCP) utilizes centrifugal force of about 10,000 g for the compaction. HCP is suitable for net shape compaction of fine sub-micron and nano-powders. HCP possesses a unique compacting mechanism that is different from other colloidal processes including Pressure Casting (PC), and has a number of useful characteristics. HCP has a higher compacting speed than PC, wide applicability for net shape formation, as well as a defect removing function. Because of homogeneous and flawless green microstructure, HCP alumina shows superior sinterability and higher strength and hardness than most of other aluminas. This article is based on a presentation made in the symposium “The 3rd KIM-JIM Joint Symposium on Advanced Powder Materials“, held at Korea University, Seoul, Korea, October 26–27, 2001 under auspices of The Korean Institute of Metals and Materials and The Japan Institute of Metals.     

Preparation and mechanical properties of Fe_3Al/Al_2O_3 nano-/micro-composite

1　INTRODUCTIONAlumina(Al2 O3)ceramicsareoftenconsideredforstructuralapplications,duetotheirpropertiesofhighhardness ,chemicalandwearresistanceandgoodmechanicalpropertiesatroomandhightemperature .Thewellknownlimitationfortheseceramics ,how ever ,istheverylowtoughness .Recentstudieshaveshownsignificantimprovementsinmechanicalprop erties ,includingtoughness ,byaddingductilesecondphaseparticles ,suchasNi,Al,MoandCu[14 ] .Anincreaseof 80 % 333%inthefracturetoughnesshasbeenreportedforAl2 O3…     

Optical Investigation of the Effects of Substrate Orientation on Oxidation of Single Crystal β-NiAl

The residual stresses in -Al₂O₃ scales formed on high-purity FeCrAl and FeCrAlY during oxidation at 1200°C and subsequent cooling and reheating were studied using photostimulated luminescence spectroscopy. Systematic measurements of the stress in the oxide were made as a function of both alloy thickness and cooling rate and the development of stresses in the oxide scale during thermal cycling was investigated as a function of the temperature. Depending on the ratio of the alloy and oxide-scale thicknesses, substantial stress relaxation was observed to occur during cooling at a rate of 8 K/min. Compressive growth stresses of 1 GPa were determined by comparing the residual-stress measurements at room temperature with those calculated based on thermal-expansion mismatch. No significant differences in the growth stresses, the total residual stresses, or the stress relaxation during thermal cycling were observed between the oxides formed on the Y-doped and undoped FeCrAl samples. Stress relaxation is also shown to lead to the development of tensile stresses in the oxide scale under certain conditions, in particular, those associated with slow cooling followed by rapid heating.     

The application of thermal sprayed coatings for pig iron ingot molds

Molds made of gray cast iron for casting pig iron ingots are subjected to severe temperature fluctuations. The main life- limiting factor for mold damage is the formation of surface cracks arising from thermal fa-tigue. Various flame and plasma sprayed coatings were investigated to extend the life of these molds. Coating materials studied include plasma sprayed ceramic coatings with bond coats as well as flame sprayed oxidation- resistant alloy powders. The results of cyclic furnace tests from room temperature to 1100 °C in air, simulating the thermal cycle in casting, indicated that failure occurred along the interface between the bond coat and the gray iron substrate because of iron oxidation, and not at the interface between the ceramic top coat-ing and the bond coating for a superalloy substrate. The field test results indicated that plasma sprayed alumina coatings with 200 μm top coating thickness are the most promising materials for pig iron casting.     

What do we mean by “catalytic activity”?

The relative reactivities of the lower alkanes in hydrogenolysis on a Pt/Al₂O₃ catalyst depend on the H₂ pressure used, as do those of a Ru/Al₂O₃ catalyst, pretreated in various ways, for propane hydrogenolysis. Apparent activation energies also vary with H₂ pressure. No single rate measurement adequately represents catalytic activity, which is properly defined as the rateconstant for the slow step.     

Mechanical Properties and Oxidation Behavior of Al2O3–AlN–TiN Composites

The study examines the effect which the composition of hot-pressed electroconductive ceramics has on their structure, mechanical properties, and oxidation behavior, for ceramics of the type AIN–Al₂O₃–42 wt% TiN, differing in the AIN/Al₂O₃ ratio. The results are physico-mechanical property data, including density, hardness, strength, fracture toughness, and wear resistance. A correlation was found between the wear resistance and fracture toughness. The analysis of oxidation products revealed the formation of α-Al₂O₃ and rutile in the temperature range from 600° to 1100°C and aluminum titanate above 1200°C. The spallation of the oxide layer caused low oxidation resistance of Al₂O₃-rich composites above 1250°C. The oxidation of composites was compared with the oxidation of pure TiN. The relationship is discussed between material properties, composition, phases, and processing parameters.