Binary Ti–Fe system. Part I: Experimental investigation at high pressure

The present work illustrates the effect of quasi-hydrostatic pressure on the positions and widths of the homogeneity ranges of the intermetallic phases TiFe and TiFe₂ at high temperatures. The experiments were performed with Ti–Fe diffusion couples that were heat treated in a multi-anvil press at 2.5 GPa. The solubility limits of the phases were derived from the concentration profiles that were measured using electron probe microanalysis. It was found that the homogeneity ranges of TiFe and TiFe₂ extend to higher titanium concentrations, if the pressure is applied. The positions of the phase boundaries of the intermetallics on the iron-rich side are not affected by the pressure. The accuracy of the experimental data including the homogeneity ranges and temperatures was verified by comparing the homogeneity ranges of β-Ti(Fe), α/δ-Fe(Ti) and γ-Fe measured in this study with the homogeneity ranges taken from literature. The pressure was calibrated using the pressure-induced phase transitions of bismuth.     

Microstructure and properties of MoSi2–MoB and MoSi2–Mo5Si3 molybdenum silicides

MoSi₂-based intermetallics containing different volume fractions of MoB or Mo₅Si₃ were fabricated by hot-pressing MoSi₂, MoB, and Mo₅Si₃ powders in vacuum. Both classes of alloys contained approximately 5 vol.% of dispersed silica phase. Additions of MoB or Mo₅Si₃ caused the average grain size to decrease. The decrease in the grain size was typically accompanied by an increase in flexure strength, a decrease in the room temperature fracture toughness, and a decrease in the hot strength (compressive creep strength) measured around 1200 °C, except when the Mo₅Si₃ effectively became the major phase. Oxidation measurements on the two classes of alloys were carried out in air. Both classes of alloys were protected from oxidation by an in-situ adherent scale that formed on exposure to high temperature. The scale, although not analyzed in detail, is commonly recognized in MoSi₂ containing materials as consisting mostly of SiO₂. The MoB containing materials showed an increase in the scale thickness and the cyclic oxidation rate at 1400 °C when compared with pure MoSi₂. However, in contrast with the pure MoSi₂ material, oxidation at 1400 °C began with a weight loss followed by a weight gain and the formation of the protective silica layer. The Mo₅Si₃ containing materials experienced substantial initial weight losses followed by regions of small weight changes. Overall, the MoB and Mo₅Si₃ additions to MoSi₂ tended to be detrimental for the mechanical and oxidative properties.     

Superconductivity in a new quaternary phase with HgSm0.5In0.5Pb2 composition

This work reports a systematic study on the structural and superconducting properties in the Hg-Sm-In-Pb system. It is investigated how In and Sm dopings influence the superconducting properties of the HgPb₂ phase which was recently reported. Results for the HgSm_1 − xPb₂ system show that Sm atoms substitute Hg vacancies in the tetragonal phase which do not affect the onset critical temperature of the HgPb₂ compound. Simultaneous Sm and In doping effects on the properties of the HgPb₂ phase are also studied. Experimental and simulations of X-ray powder diffractograms suggest that the HgSm_1 − xIn_xPb₂ system (0.2 ≤ x ≤ 0.7) has a pseudo-cubic structure with lattice parameters near 4.88 Å. Superconducting properties measurements show that this system has an optimum doping at x ∼ 0.5 with the onset critical temperature close to 6.9 K. This is the highest superconducting critical temperature for the AuCu prototype so far reported.     

Effect of a direct magnetic field on the interfacial microstructure between molten aluminium and solid iron

Many processing techniques, such as hot dip aluminizing, bimetal formation, liquid metal corrosion, cementing, welding and diffusion bonding, are basically dependent on interfacial reactions [1-3]. It is therefore important to investigate the formation and growth of intermetallic layers at the interface. There have been several studies carried out to examine chemical compositions and growth kinetics of intermetallic layers in the Al-Fe system [4-9]. Most authors have come to an agreement that…     

Cr3Si／Crl3Ni5Si2金属间化合物合金组织与高温滑动磨损性能的研究

利用水冷铜模激光熔炼炉制得了由初生枝晶Cr3Si和枝晶间Cr3Si／Crl3Ni5Si2共晶组成的金属间化合物合金。利用OM，SEM，TEM，EDS和XRD分析了该金属间化合物的显微组织，在400℃，500℃和600℃条件下测试了其耐磨性能。结果表明，由于Cr3Si和Crl3NisSi2硬度高、原子键合力强、组织细小、均匀，在高温滑动磨损条件下具有优良的耐磨性能。     

压铸模与铝合金金属间化合物的形成与分解

为了研究压铸模与铝合金金属间化合物的形成与分解过程，进行了热浸铝试验。试验结果表明金属间化合物的形成与分解是一个连续不断的循环过程，两者之间的相互关系导致了钢基的失效以及体积的减少。     

INFLUENCE OF Al ON DUCTILITY IMPROVEMENT BY B IN Ni_3Al ALLOYS

The “order-disorder” model was adopted to calculate the lattice vacancies related to the com- position change in Ni_3Al alloys.A great deal of vacancies,i.e.,the non-stoichiometric vacan- cies,may exist in the Ni_3Al alloys containing Al over stoichiometry,i.e.25 at.-%.This was confirmed by the positron annihilation technique.Therefore,the influence of Al content on the enhancing behaviour of B towards the ductility of Ni_3Al alloys can be understood by the interaction of non-stoiehiometric vacancies and B atoms.     

Ti_3Al基金属间化合物的研究进展

对Ti3 Al基金属间化合物的研究情况及其合金组织、力学性能、影响因素作了概述 ,并重点介绍了其熔炼技术和铸造特性。最后 ,展望Ti3 Al基金属间化合物在航空航天领域的发展前景     

Microstructure Evolution of Intermetallics Produced by Laser Powder Deposition

NiAl intermetallic alloys are potential high temperaturestructural materials in aeronautical and astronauticalindustries[1].However,the poor ductility andtoughness at room temperature severely restrict theirengineering applications[2,3].It is important todevelop new technology to product intermetallicmaterials for the improvement of the comprehensiveproperties and the workability.Laser powder depositionhas been used to synthesize many new materials.Furthermore,if incorporated with rapid proto…     

环境条件下Ni3Al类型金属间化合物的疲劳行为

综述近年来Ni_3Al类型金属间化合物疲劳行为的研究进展，着重讨论了温度和介质对材料疲劳性能的影响。氢和水蒸汽的存在促进了裂纹的扩展；试验温度的升高使Ni_3Al类型合金的疲劳裂纹扩展速率增大。