Effects of cryogenic treatment on mechanical properties and microstructure of Fe-Cr-Mo-Ni-C-Co alloy

Fe-Cr-Mo-Ni-C-Co alloy was quenched in liquid nitrogen and held for 24 h. Hardness tester, OM, XRD, SEM were used to investigate the mechanical properties and microstructures of the alloy. The results show that the hardness increases by 1-2 （HRC） and the compressive strength decreases slightly after cryogenic treatment. The increase in hardness is attributed to the transformation from austenite to martensite and the precipitation of the very tiny carbide η-Fe2C. The decrease in compressive strength is caused by residual stress. The great amount of carbides, such as Cr7C3 and Fe2MoC, in the alloy and the obvious difference in thermal expansion coefficient between these carbides and the matrix at the cryogenic temperatures lead to this residual stress. The microscopy of cryogenic martensite is different from that of the non-cryogenic martensite. The cryogenic martensite is long and fine; while the non-cryogenic martensite is short and coarse. There is obvious surface relief of the cryogenic martensite transformation. It is not orientational of this kind surface relief and the boundary of this surface relief is smooth and in a shape of butterfly. The surface relief in the non-cryogenic martensite is wide and arranged in parallel, and the boundary of surface relief is not smooth. These characteristics may imply different growth ways of the two kinds of martensite.     

Microstructures and mechanical properties of Mg-Ce-Zn-Zr wrought alloy

Microstructures and mechanical properties of Mg-2.0 ?-0.7 % Zn-0.7% Zr alloy were studied. The results of scanning electron microscopy show that Mg12 Ce phase mainly distributes at the grain boundaries. The fine Mg12 Ce phase can apparently elevate recrystallization temperature by preventing the grain boundary migration. No dynamic recrystallization occurs during the hot-extrusion. The mechanical properties of as extruded specimens are σb=278.5MPa, δ=12.0%, while those of the specimens annealed at 250℃ for 100 h are σb=272.6 MPa, δ=11.3%, which indicate that the alloy has good mechanical properties at room temperature.     

Thermal expansion and mechanical properties of middle reinforcement content SiCp/Al composites fabricated by PM technology

Middle reinforcement content SiCp/Al composites(Vp=30%, 35% and 40%) for precision optical systems applications were fabricated by powder metallurgy technology. The composites were free of porosity and SiC particles distributed uniformly in the composites. The mean linear coefficients of thermal expansion(20-100 ℃) of SiCp/Al composites ranged from 11.6×10-6 to 13.3×10-6 K-1 and decreased with an increase in volume fraction of SiC content. The experimental coeffi cients of thermal expansion agreed well with predicted values based on Kerner's model. The Brinell hardness increased from 116 to 147, and the modulus increased from 99 to 112 GPa for the corresponding composites. The tensile strengths were higher than 320 MPa, but no signifi cant increasing trend between tensile strength and SiC content was observed.     

海上风电机组用N38SH永磁体在盐雾中的性能

针对风电机组在生命周期内始终受到盐雾、湿热环境影响的问题,研究了发电机中永磁体在海洋盐雾环境下的性能变化.通过盐雾腐蚀试验,模拟发电机用N38SH永磁体的服役环境,研究其在盐雾腐蚀条件下磁性能的变化,为海上风电机组永磁体的保护提供理论依据.试验结果表明,无论有无镀层保护,盐雾腐蚀将极大程度影响永磁体的磁性能,特别是在剩余磁感应强度和矫顽力等性能指标下降较多时,需要专门的保护措施.     

Microstructures and mechanical properties of a new titanium alloy for surgical implant application

A new titanium alloy Ti12.5Zr2.5Nb2.5Ta(TZNT) for surgical implant application was synthesized and fully annealed at 700℃for 45 min.The microstructure and the mechanical properties such as tensile properties and fatigue properties were investigated.The results show that TZNT mainly consists of a lot of lamellaα-phase clusters with different orientations distributed in the originalβ-phase grain boundaries and a small amount ofβphases between the lamella a phases.The alloy exhibits better ductility,lower m...     

SEM in-situ investigation on fatigue cracking behavior of P/M Rene95 alloy with surface inclusions

The low-cycle fatigue behavior of powder metallurgy Rene95 alloy containing surface inclusions was investigated by in-situ observation with scanning electron microscopy （SEM）. The process of fatigue crack initiation and early stage of propagation behavior indicates that fatigue crack mainly occurs at the interface between the inclusion and the matrix. The effect of inclusion on the fatigue crack initiation and the early stage of crack growth was very obvious. The fatigue crack growth path in the matrix is similar to the shape of inclusion made on the basis of fatigue fracture image analysis. The empiric relation between the surface and inside crack growth length, near a surface inclusion, can be expressed. Therefore, the fatigue crack growth rate or life of P/M Rene95 alloy including the inclusions can be evaluated on the basis of the measurable surface crack length parameter. In addition, the effect of two inclusions on the fatigue crack initiation behavior was investigated by the in-situ observation with SEM.     

Densification behavior of high Nb containing TiAl alloys through reactive hot pressing

Densification behavior of high Nb containing TiAl alloys through reactive hot pressing was investigated. The results showed that the density of the sample hot pressed at 1400°C could reach a near full density of 98.37%. However, the densification abnormality was observed at 1500°C. The diffusion of elemental Nb during microstructural evolution is an important aspect affecting densification, which will form pore nests. With the increase of hot pressing temperature, the diffusion of Nb becomes more adequate. HIP （Hot isostatic pressing） treatment can only decrease porosity to some extent, but cannot eliminate it completely.     

热挤压镁合金AZ91的微观组织及其力学行为

研究了热挤压镁合金AZ91的微观组织以及在不同试验温度和不同的热处理条件下的拉伸力学性能.结果表明：热挤压可以显著减小AZ91合金的晶粒尺寸，其拉伸力学性能与试验温度密切相关；可以通过热处理来改善其拉伸力学性能，其中人工时效及固溶时效工艺均是改善和提高挤压后AZ91镁合金力学性能的有效途径.此外，利用扫描电镜分析了AZ91镁合金拉伸试样的断口形貌，并探讨了其拉伸断裂机制.     

Sintering behavior, microstructure and properties of TiC-FeCr hard alloy

TiC based cermets were produced with FeCr, as a binder, by conventional P/M （powder metallurgy） to near 〉97% of the theoretical density. Sintering temperature significantly affects the mechanical properties of the composite. The sintering temperature of 〉1360℃ caused severe chemical reaction between TiC particles and the binder phase. In the TiC-FeCr cermets, the mechanical properties did not vary linearly with the carbide content. Optimum mechanical properties were found in the composite containing 57wt% TiC reinforcement, when sintered at 1360℃ for 1 h. Use of carbon as an additive enhanced the mechanical properties of the composites. Cermets containing carbon as an additive with 49wt% TiC exhibited attractive mechanical properties. The microstructure of the developed composite contained less or no debonding, representing good wettabifity of the binder with TiC particles. Homogeneous distribution of the TiC particles ensured the presence of isotropic mechanical properties and homogeneous distribution of stresses in the composite. Preliminary experiments for evaluation of the oxidation resistance of FeCr bonded TiC cermets indicate that they are more resistant than WC-Co hardmetals.     

Study on mechanical properties of warm compacted iron-base materials

Mechanical properties of the warm compacted iron-base powder metallurgy materials were compared with those of conventional cold compacted materials. Factors such as compaction temperature, lubricant concentration and lubricant′s property were studied. A lubricant for warm compaction powder metallurgy was developed. An iron-based powder metallurgy material with a green density of 7.31 g/cm3 (a relative density of 92.5%) can be obtained by pressing the powder at 700 MPa and 175 ℃. The sintered materials have a density of 7.2 g/cm3, an elongation of 2.1% and a tensile strength of 751 MPa compared to 546 MPa using conventional cold compaction with the same lubricant and 655 MPa using warm compaction with other lubricant. Compact density and mechanical properties were influenced strongly by the compacting temperature. Although the best quality compacts can be obtained at 175 ℃, warm compaction within 165 to 185 ℃ can give high density compacts. Evidence shows that compact density depends on the friction coefficient of the lubricant.     

制造工艺对粉末冶金铬靶性能的影响研究

对粉末冶金铬靶的制造工艺及其对铬靶材料性能的影响进行了详细的试验研究与讨论，获得了优化的工艺组合。     

AZ31B镁合金动态力学行为及变形机制

为了研究挤压态AZ31B镁合金在高应变速率下的力学行为及变形机制,采用分离式Hopkinson压杆和反射式拉杆装置在室温对挤压态AZ31B镁合金进行了动态压缩和拉伸试验,平均应变速率范围在500~2600s^-1之间,用光学显微镜观察了测试后试样的微观组织变化.结果发现,由于在挤压过程中形成了基面织构,沿挤压方向压缩时,拉伸孪晶｛1012｝<1120>首先启动,屈服强度对应变速率不敏感,且屈服强度较低,但在塑性变形的第二阶段,位错滑移参与变形,应变速率硬化效应显著;沿挤压方向拉伸时,压缩孪晶｛1011｝<1120>和非基面滑移是其主要的塑性变形机制,合金屈服强度较高,并表现出轻微的正应变速率效应;由于织构的形成,合金在压缩和拉伸时表现出很强的拉压不对称性,压缩屈服强度与拉伸屈服强度的比值约为0.32.     

Microstructure and superelasticity of porous NiTi alloy

The microstructure, porosity, phase composition and superelasticity (SE) in porous NiTi alloys produced by elemental powder sintering are examined by SEM, image analysis and XRD. It is found that it is feasible to produce porous NiTi alloy by elemental powder sintering, and the porosity of sintered porous NiTi alloy is in the range of 36.0 %-41.5 %. The pores are interconnected and the microstructure is sponge-like. Meanwhile, porous NiTi alloy has good SE. XRD patterns show that there is no pure Ni in alloy sintered at 1223 K-9 h. Compared with the biomedical criteria for choice of implanting materials, porous NiTi alloy is satisfying to a great degree.     

烧结温度对无铅石墨黄铜组织和性能的影响

选用无毒、自润滑和价廉的石墨取代铅,采用行星式球磨混料并结合不同粉末冶金工艺制备无铅环保石墨黄铜,研究了烧结温度对其质量、密度、组织和性能的影响。结果表明:烧结温度为760℃时石墨黄铜具有良好的组织和性能。在720~760℃温度范围内试样表层微量氧化变黑而增重,密度和硬度均随温度升高而增大;800~880℃温度范围内试样表层脱锌变红而减重,密度和硬度均随温度升高而减小。720~880℃范围内石墨黄铜试样中心部位的基体组织形态变化不明显,但部分石墨的形态随着温度的升高由球状变化为短棒状而后转变为长条状。更多还原     

时效态Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Zr-Sc合金的组织与疲劳性能

为了研究时效处理对Al-7.2Zn-2.5Mg-1.5Cu-0.08Zr-0.12Sc合金的组织与疲劳性能的影响,利用透射电子显微镜对合金的显微组织进行了观察分析,并针对不同时效状态的合金进行了低周疲劳实验.结果表明,经过150℃×6 h时效处理后,合金晶内析出相较少,晶界无析出相;经过150℃×36 h时效处理后,合金晶内析出相较为细小,并呈弥散分布,同时晶界析出断续分布的平衡相,并存在晶界无析出带;经过150℃×48 h时效处理后,合金的析出相均已长大,且晶界无析出带发生宽化.经过150℃×36 h时效处理后的合金,表现出了较高的循环变形抗力与较长的低周疲劳寿命;不同时效状态合金的塑性应变幅、弹性应变幅与载荷反向周次之间,以及循环应力幅与塑性应变幅之间均呈线性关系.     

Influence of mechanical behavior between the grains on stress fluctuation of aluminum alloy thick plate

The research on fluctuation and inhomogeneity of internal stress of aluminum alloy thick plate is theoretical and technological base for stress control technology. By using X-ray diffraction technique and mechanical test method, aluminum alloy with typical fine sub-grains, coarse recrystallized grains, and second phase was analyzed; the interactive mechanical model between grains was built for analysis of variation of internal stress within the local micro structure by imitating the actual distribution of grains. The experimental result shows that the mechanical model can effectively explain the reason for fluctuation of microscopic stress, which also proves that the inhomogeneous distribution of metal organization is the cause for the complex distribution of microscopic stress. The model can well describe stress distribution of thick plate caused by thermal deformation. Besides, it well describes mechanism of stress fluctuation.     

Dynamic mechanical behavior and microstructural evolution of the Al-6Mg alloy subjected to three treatment conditions

The mechanical properties of Al-6Mg alloy with three treatment states (H112, O and cold-extruded states) were investigated at room and high temperatures using an INSTRON machine and a Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar (SHPB). Stress-strain curves of the alloy with different processes were obtained at a quasi-static strain rate of 5×10-4 s-1and dynamic strain rates of 1 400-4 200 s-1, respectively. The results suggest that, at room temperature, the three processed Al-6Mg alloys are all low sensitive to strain rate. The O state Al-6Mg alloy (Al-6Mg-O) exhibits the most ductility, while the cold-extruded Al-6Mg alloy (Al-6Mg-C) displays the highest strength. At elevated temperatures, the yield stresses and the differences in yield stress of the three processed alloys all decrease with increasing temperature under the quasi-static strain rate of 5×10-4 s-1. Based on test results, modified Johnson-Cook (JC) constitutive models for the three processed Al-6Mg alloys were developed. The microstructures before and after deformation were examined by electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) and further dynamic recrystallization (DRX) at the strain rate of 3 300 s-1 was discussed.     

Synthesis and forming behavior of aluminium-based hybrid powder metallurgic composites

Aluminium-based metal matrix composites were synthesized from Al-TiO2-Gr powder mixtures using the powder metallurgy technique and their forming characteristics were studied during cold upsetting. Green cylindrical compacts of pure Al, Al-5wt%TiO2, Al-5wt%TiO2-2wt%Gr, and Al-5wt%TiO2-4wt%Gr were made using a 400-kN hydraulic press equipped with suitable punch and die and by sintering at （590 ± 10）°C for 3 h. Cold upset forging tests were carried out, the true axial stress （σz）, the true hoop stress （σ？）, and the true hy-drostatic stress （σm） were evaluated and, their behavior against the true axial strain （εz） was also analyzed. It is observed that the addition of 5wt%TiO2 into the Al matrix increasesσz,σ？, andσm. The addition of both TiO2 and Gr reinforcements reduces the densification and defor-mation characteristics of the sintered preforms during cold upsetting. Microstructure analyses of the as-sintered and cold upset forged speci-mens also were carried out to substantiate the experimental results.     

一种近α型钛合金的高温氧化行为

采用扫描电镜、X射线衍射仪等研究了近α型钛合金Ti230在1 000℃～1 300℃特高温氧化行为.研究结果表明,在高于1 000℃的特高温下其氧化动力学曲线呈抛物线-直线规律;在超过氧化产物CuO熔点（1 065℃）氧化时,氧化最外层仅为单一金红石型TiO2,此时氧化层中的CuO挥发,氧化增重有减小的趋势;随氧化温度升高,合金的抗氧化能力降低.Ti230合金经本试验温度氧化所形成的少量液相对Ti230合金的组织形态影响不显著.