Structure-property relations for a phase-pure,nanograined tetragonal zirconia ceramic stabilized with minimum CaO doping

Dense (~97%) CaO-stabilized ZrO₂ ceramic was stabilized with minimum (3 mol%) doping (reported to date) and processed via conventional sintering at a low temperature (~1200°C); compositional analysis via X-ray florescence confirmed the CaO doping accuracy. Phase-pure tetragonal structure (characterized via both X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy) along with uniform nanograins (90 nm) of the ceramic ensured the evolution of no monoclinic phase even after vigorous low-temperature degradation experiments (both thermal and hydrothermal aging for 80-100 h). The sintered ceramic recorded a high hardness (~15 GPa); the indentation toughness value was also comparable to a 3 mol% yttria-stabilized zirconia system. The remarkable structure–property correlations in the 3 mol% CaO-stabilized ZrO₂ ceramic suggests that the same may be worth examining for suitable future applications (e.g., in dental ceramics).     

Lithium disilicate glass produced at high pressure: Characterization of structural,thermal and mechanical properties

In this work, high-density lithium disilicate (LS₂) vitreous systems were produced by melting and quenching under high pressure (7.7 GPa) following two distinct experimental routes. In the first case, LS₂ glass was remelted at 7.7 GPa and 1600°C and, then, quenched. In the second case, a stoichiometric mixture of precursor oxides (Li₂O and SiO₂) was melted at 1600°C and 7.7 GPa before quenching. A reference LS₂ glass sample was produced at atmospheric pressure using conventional melting and quenching procedure. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction, differential thermal analysis, and instrumented ultramicro hardness measurements. X-ray diffraction confirmed that all samples were amorphous and thermal analysis suggests that different glassy structures were produced depending on the route of synthesis. Hardness and elastic modulus of the glasses produced under high pressure were higher than those of the reference glass, reflecting the irreversible densification effect induced by the high-pressure processing.     

Erosion-corrosion investigation of high chromium cast irons using newly designed jet type tester

A jet type erosion-corrosion tester was developed for the erosion-corrosion investigation of high-chromium cast irons. During tests the size and the shape of particles in the slurry can be maintained stable. The jet velocity and attack angle can be accurately controlled. The repeatability and ranking consistency of the test results are satisfactory. The test parameters can be adjusted in a wide range, so that the tester can simulate various practical working conditions. Electrochemical test data can be automatically collected and processed. Dynamic polarization curves can be obtained during erosion-corrosion test, which can be used to study the dynamic corrosion characteristics.Two high chromium cast irons were studied in hot concentrated alkaline slurry. The results show that the erosioncorrosion mass loss rate and dynamic corrosion rate of 295Cr26 iron is lower than that of 185Cr13 under the conditions similar to alumyte processing. The mechanism of erosion-corrosion of 295Cr26 and 185Cr13 was studied by using the tester. The interaction between erosion and corrosion was also quantitatively evaluated.     

Ni-P-金刚石粉化学复合镀层的性能

本文用扫描电镜对Ni－P－金刚石粉化学复合镀层的表面状态及内部形貌进行了观察，并用图像处理仪定量计算了复合镀层中金刚石粉的体积百分数。结果表明，随镀液中金刚石粉添加量增加，镀层中金刚石粉含量也增加；金刚石粉在镀层中呈均匀分布。同时，测定了复合镀层的力学性能，结果指出，复合镀层中金刚石粉含量增加，硬度、耐磨性提高。     

20Cr11MoVNbNB钢的蠕变性能与组织的关系

研究了20Cr11MoVNbNB钢550—650℃的蠕变性能及组织的变化,发现在550℃,蠕变应力>180MPa时,过渡蠕变应变和蠕变时间的ε_β-ι~(1/3)关系中,呈现前期斜率β_1大于后期β_2的两段线性关系;550℃稳态蠕变速率可用■=Aσ~nexp(-Q_c/RT)来表示,其中n=4.7,Aexp(-Q_c/RT)=5.37×10_(-16);550—650℃的表观蠕变激活能Q_c=430kJ/mol,其值远大于基体Fe原子的自扩散激活能;发现在蠕变过程中,随蠕变应力和蠕变时间增加,沉淀相的总量和其中的Cr,Mo,V含量增加,Fe和Nb含量则下降。     

30CrMnSiA钢激光相变硬化层组织

对30CrMnSiA钢进行了激光相变硬化处理，研究了相变层的组织和硬度特征。试验结果表明，30CrMnSiA钢表面相变硬化层分为完全淬硬层、过渡层和受热影响的基体组织，硬化层的显微组织明显细化，其表面层的硬度高达(685～775)HV，比高频淬火的硬度提高了30％。     

Dynamic hardness of detonation sprayed WC-Co coatings

The objective of the present work was to determine the dynamic hardness of WC-Co coatings from the dynamic hardness of the coating substrate system. It was also the purpose of this work to evaluate the influence of coating composition, coating thickness, and substrate materials on the dynamic hardness of the coating. To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, WC-12%Co and WC-17%Co coatings were deposited by detonation spraying on three different substrate materials: mild steel, commercially pure (CP) aluminum, and CP titanium. The dynamic hardness of the coating/substrate composite was evaluated by a drop weight system. The dynamic hardness of the coating independent of the substrate was determined from the dynamic hardness of the coating/substrate composite.     

Structure/property relationships in sintered and thermally sprayed WC-Co

Thermally sprayed WC-Co is widely used as a wear-resistant coating for a variety of applications. Although it is well established that thermal spray processes significantly affect chemistry, microstructure, and the phase distribution of WC-Co coatings, little is known about how these changes influence wear resistance. In this study, the microstructure and wear behavior of sintered and thermally sprayed WC-Co materials are examined. Powders of WC-12 wt% Co and WC-17 wt% Co were pressed and sintered, as well as thermally sprayed by high-velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF), air plasma spray (APS), and vacuum plasma spray (VPS) techniques. Results indicated considerable differences in the resulting microstructures, mechanical properties, and wear resistance. The thermally sprayed coatings showed anisotropic fracture toughness, whereas the sintered materials did not. It was also shown that a combined mechanical property/microstructure parameter, based on considerations of indentation fracture mechanisms, can be used in most cases to describe abrasive and erosive wear resistance of thermally sprayed WC-Co materials as follows: Wear resistance a whereK _ic is the indentation fracture toughness,H is hardness, andV ^Co _f is the volume fraction of cobalt. This relationship provides a means for assessing wear resistance of WC-Co coatings intended for industrial applications requiring abrasion and/or erosion resistance.     

Recent progress of CERN RD50 Collaboration

The objective of the CERN RD50 Collaboration is to develop radiation hard semiconductor detectors for very high luminosity colliders, in particular, for the upgrade of the large hadron collider （LHC） which itself is scheduled to be operational in 2007. The approach of the RD50 has two major research lines, material engineering and device engineering. These are further subdivided into projects covering defect characterization and engineering, new detector materials, detector characterization, new detector structures and full detector systems. Presently, 264 members from 53 institutes are actively participating in the RD50 Collaboration. Detectors made of defect engineered substrates, e.g. high resistivity magnetic Czochralski （MCz-Si）, epitaxial silicon （Epi-Si） on Czochralski silicon （Cz-Si） substrate, intentionally thermal donor （TD） compensated p-type MCz-Si and oxygen enriched （DOFZ） silicon, have been demonstrated by the RD50 Collaboration. An overview and highlights of the results of these defect engineering techniques were given in this report.     

内氧化法制备Al2O3/Cu复合材料的再结晶

利用内氧化法制备了Al2O3/Cu复合材料,研究了该材料在不同冷拔变形量和Al2O3含量下,其硬度值随退火温度变化的规律,并进行了显微组织结构分析。结果表明:采用内氧化法制备的Al2O3/Cu复合材料,在铜基体中弥散分布着纳米级的Al2O3颗粒;经900℃×1h退火后,其硬度可保持室温的87%以上;其再结晶温度高达1000℃;变形量和Al2O3含量增加均使硬度提高,但对软化和再结晶温度影响不大。