Al2O3/ZrO2/ZrSiO4复合材料的研究

在Al2O3颗粒补强锆英石陶瓷的研究基础上,探讨了Al2O3与ZrO2共同对锆英石陶瓷的协同补强增韧行为.制备的锆英石基复合材料的室温抗弯强度和断裂韧性分别可达383.31MPa、4.39 MPa·m12.采用XRD分析了复合材料的相组成,采用SEM观察复合材料的断面形貌.结果显示:ZrSiO4为主要晶相,另外还有少量Al2O3和ZrO2存在;第二种增强体ZrO2的最佳引入量为20％(质量分数);确定复合材料的强韧化是由Al2O3和ZrO2颗粒引起的裂纹偏转、微裂纹增韧与ZrO2颗粒引起的相变增韧共同作用而实现的,断裂方式主要为穿晶断裂.     

Plasma Spraying of Al2O3 and ZrSiO4 to Form ZrO2- Mullite Composites

Zirconia is effective in improving fracture toughness of a number of ceramics when introduced as a reinforcement either in the form of participates, dispersed phase or whiskers because of its unique tetragonal-monoclinic (t → m) transformation. In this paper, the authors attempt to prepare ZrO₂, reinforced mullite by plasma spraying mixtures of zircon and alumina. Pre-mixed powders of zircon and alumina are injected onto a D.C. plasma jet. The plasma sprayed particles are collected in distilled water and analyzed. The results indicate that the plasma sprayed powders consist of zirconia, zircon, and alumina. It was found that fine grained, even amorphous and chemically homogeneous composite powders could be obtained by ball milling and plasma spraying. Recrystallization of amorphous phases and formation of mullite occurred at about 1OOO^°C in plasma sprayed powders. This value is more than 500^°C lower than the formation of mullite in asmilled powders. Uniform coatings with good structural integrity were obtained by plasma spraying. The relative quantity of mullite in coatings after heat treatment is about 4 times as much as that obtained in the spheroidized powders. Preheat treatment of the spheroidized powder promoted dissociation of zircon. Zirconia remained as tetragonal under 1000^°C in the sprayed coatings.     

微波烧结制备ZrO2-AlN复合陶瓷的微观结构与性能研究

氧化锆(ZrO₂)陶瓷具有出色的机械性能, 但其应用受到低热导率(Thermal Conductivity, TC)的限制。本研究设计并通过微波烧结制备了高热导率氧化锆-氮化铝(AlN)复合陶瓷, 优化制备条件后, 抑制了两种物质之间的反应, 获得了致密的复合陶瓷(相对密度>99%), 详细研究了该复合陶瓷的组织演变、热学性能和力学性能。研究结果表明, 随着AlN含量的增加, 复合陶瓷的室温下热导率、热扩散系数和热容增加, 分别达到41.3 W/(m·K)、15.2 mm²/s和0.6 J/(g·K)。这种具有高热导率和抗热震性的ZrO₂-AlN复合复合陶瓷在能源系统的高温热交换材料领域具有广阔的应用前景。     

Laser Deposition of In Situ Ti – TiB Composites

Due to their enhanced mechanical properties and potentially wide applicability, there is considerable interest in the development of metal‐matrix composites consisting of titanium borides in a titanium alloy matrix. Despite the development of a variety of different processing routes for these composites, there are relatively few ones capable of processing a fully dense, near‐net shape component with a relatively fine dispersion of boride precipitates. This paper will discuss the in situ laser deposition of Ti‐TiB composites using the laser engineered net‐shaping (LENS™) process from a blend of elemental titanium (or titanium alloy) and boron powders. The microstructure of the LENS™ deposited Ti‐TiB composite has been compared with that of a conventionally cast in situ composite of the same composition. The conventionally cast composite exhibits a significantly coarser scale microstructure. Thus, the ability to produce a fine dispersion of TiB precipitates in dense Ti‐TiB composites of near‐net shape using LENS™ processing can be attributed to the rapid solidification effects during such processing.     

Fracture behaviour of an Al2O3–ZrO2 multi‐layered ceramic with residual stresses due to phase transformations*

The fracture behaviour of a ceramic multi‐layer designed with thin internal compressive layers and obtained by slip casting is studied. It consists of nine alternated Al₂O₃–5vol%tZrO₂ and Al₂O₃–30vol%mZrO₂ layers of 530 μm and 100 μm thickness, respectively. Mechanical characterization includes evaluation of Vickers Hardness, Young's modulus and fracture strength under four‐point bending. In addition, the residual stress magnitude and distribution in the laminate is determined both analytically, from calculations using the differential strain between layers and the elastic properties, and experimentally, using indentation techniques. The experimental findings in terms of mechanical strength and fractography show a subcritical growth of the natural flaws in the laminate before catastrophic failure occurs, owing to the relevant role of the thin Al₂O₃–30vol%mZrO₂ layers with compressive stresses inherent to the zirconia phase transformation. These layers are also responsible for the increase in toughness to levels of at least three times that of the reference Al₂O₃–5vol%tZrO₂ monolith.     

Validierung der Beständigkeit von ZrO2‐Minikugeln gegenüber Heißdampfsterilisation

Validation of the Resistance of ZrO₂‐Mini Balls against Hot Vapour Sterilisation Mini‐balls are used in bearings of dental drills. As the bearings as well as the drills are hot vapour sterilised, the bearings are operated under non‐lubricated conditions. In the present study, Raman scattering experiments show that hot vapour sterilisations of Y₂O₃ stabilised ZrO₂‐Mini‐balls lead to a phase transition from tetragonal to monoclinic ZrO₂. This phase transition finally causes the failure of ZrO₂‐Mini‐balls under the tribological conditions typical for dental drills. If, however, the ZrO₂‐Mini‐balls are stabilised using CeO₂, such hot vapour sterilisation induced phase transitions could not be observed. Subsequent tribological experiments prove that CeO₂ stabilised ZrO₂‐Mini‐balls, produced in a Sol‐Gel process, are resistant to slip‐rolling conditions, if large pores can be avoided.     

Yolk–Shell MnO@ZnMn2O4/N–C Nanorods Derived from α‐MnO2/ZIF‐8 as Anode Materials for Lithium Ion Batteries

Manganese oxides (MnO_x) are promising anode materials for lithium ion batteries, but they generally exhibit mediocre performances due to intrinsic low ionic conductivity, high polarization, and poor stability. Herein, yolk–shell nanorods comprising of nitrogen‐doped carbon (N–C) coating on manganese monoxide (MnO) coupled with zinc manganate (ZnMn₂O₄) nanoparticles are manufactured via one‐step carbonization of α‐MnO₂/ZIF‐8 precursors. When evaluated as anodes for lithium ion batteries, MnO@ZnMn₂O₄/N–C exhibits an reversible capacity of 803 mAh g^?1 at 50 mA g^?1 after 100 cycles, excellent cyclability with a capacity of 595 mAh g^?1 at 1000 mAg^?1 after 200 cycles, as well as better rate capability compared with those non‐N–C shelled manganese oxides (MnO_x). The outstanding electrochemical performance is attributed to the unique yolk–shell nanorod structure, the coating effect of N–C and nanoscale size.     

Low-temperature ionic conductivity of the solid solution in the system ZrO2–Y2O3–Yb2O3

Compositional dependence of ionic conductivity in the system ZrO₂–Y₂O₃–Yb₂O₃ was investigated in the temperature range 573–873 K using the complex impedance technique. It was shown that the conductivity decreases with increasing concentration of Yb₂O₃ in the system ZrO₂–Y₂O₃–Yb₂O₃. Analyzing the experimental data according to the classic Arrhenius equation showed that such an experimental phenomenon can be attributed to the tighter association between Yb³⁺ and oxygen vacancy, compared with that between Y³⁺ and oxygen vacancy, which hinders the migration of oxygen vacancy in the materials.     

Tribologische Modelluntersuchungen an metallischen Werkstoffen für Formeinsätze zum Mikro‐Pulverspritzgießen mit ZrO2‐Formmasse

Tribological studies on metallic materials used as mould inserts in micro powder injection moulding (microPIM) with zirconia feedstock Wear behaviour of steel X38CrMoV5‐1 and C 45E, electroplated nickel and brass Cu63Zn37 used as mould inserts in micro powder injection moulding (microPIM) was studied in two different laboratory tribometers. Using an abrasive wheel test with 220 mesh flint the volumetric wear increased with decreasing hardness from steel to nickel and brass. Experiments using a laboratory tester simulating powder injection moulding with zirconia feedstock at 170 and 190°C showed contrary results. Volumetric wear of the softer materials nickel and brass was significantly lower than that of steel X38CrMoV5‐1 and C 45E. The presented results indicate that in micro powder injection moulding wear behaviour can depend more on microstructural parameters like homogeneity or the ability of work‐hardening and deformation but on hardness of the materials.     

微波加热催化反应低温制备β-SiC粉体

以硅粉和酚醛树脂为原料, 硝酸镍为催化剂前驱体, 采用微波加热催化反应法, 在流通氩气气氛中1150℃/0.5 h反应后合成了β-SiC粉体。研究了反应温度、催化剂用量和保温时间等对合成β-SiC的影响。采用XRD、SEM和TEM对产物的物相组成及显微结构进行了表征。结果表明: 微波加热条件下, 无催化剂存在时, β-SiC的完全合成温度为1250℃; 而添加1.0wt%的Ni作催化剂时, 1150℃/0.5 h反应后即可合成纯相的β-SiC。所合成的试样中都存在着颗粒状和晶须状两种SiC, 加入催化剂后会使试样中β-SiC晶须的长径比变大。密度泛函理论(DFT)计算结果表明, Ni-Si合金纳米颗粒的形成使Si原子之间的键长拉长, 弱化了Si原子之间的结合强度, 进而促进了Si粉在低温下的碳化反应。     

Crystal structure of the orthorhombic U2-Al4Mg4Si4 precipitate in the Al–Mg–Si alloy system and its relation to the β′ and β″ phases

The atomic structure of a common precipitate in the Al–Mg–Si system has been determined. It is isotypic with TiNiSi (space group Pnma) and contains four units of MgAlSi in a unit cell of size a = 0.675 nm, b = 0.405 nm, c = 0.794 nm. EDS analyses support the composition. A model was based on the atomic structure of the β′ precipitate, electron diffraction and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) images. A quantum mechanical refinement of the model removed discrepancies between simulated and experimental diffraction intensities. Finally, a multi-slice least square refinement confirmed the structure. The structural relation with β″ is investigated. A similar Mg–Si plane also existing in β″ and β′, can explain most coherency relations between the precipitate phases and with matrix.     

Fracture behavior and mechanical properties of Mg–4Y–2Nd–1Gd–0.4Zr (wt.%) alloy at room temperature

The microstructure, mechanical properties and fracture behavior of gravity die cast Mg–4Y–2Nd–1Gd–0.4Zr (wt.%) (WNG421) alloy are studied at room temperature in different thermal conditions, including as-cast, solution-treated and different aging-treated (both isothermal and two-step aging) conditions. The results indicate that WNG421 alloy shows different behaviors of crack initiation and propagation in different thermal conditions during tensile test at room temperature. After pre-aged at 200 °C for 5 h, the hardness of WNG421 alloy first reduces and then increases when secondary aged at 250 °C (two-step aging). The peak hardness and corresponding tensile strength of the two-step aged alloy both increases compared with those in 250 °C isothermal peak-aged condition. Tensile strength of WNG421 alloy at room temperature in low temperature (200 °C) isothermal peak-aged condition is much higher than that in high temperature (250 °C) isothermal peak-aged condition.     

原位Al2O3pl/Ce-TZP复合材料的显微结构与力学性能

研究了原位生长Al2O3片晶/Ce-TZP复合材料的显微结构与力学性能。结果表明,只要烧结温度适当,引入原位Al2O3片晶可同时提高复合材料的强度和断裂韧性。在所研究的范围内,以含15vol%Al2O3的复合材料有最好的强韧化效果,而增韧效果又比增强效果明显。如果烧结温度过低或者Al2O3含量过高,则复合材料的力学性能反而下降。原位Al2O3片晶/Ce-TZP复合材料的强韧化机理为应力诱导相变增韧和片晶增韧,两者起到协同增韧的作用。     

Densification and Grain-Growth Behavior of Various Amounts of SiO2 Doped 8YSCZ/SiO2 Composites

The effect of SiO₂ addition on densification and grain-growth behavior of 8YSCZ/SiO₂ composites was investigated using high purity 8 mol% yttria-stabilized cubic zirconia powders (8YSCZ) doped with 0, 1, 5, 10 wt% SiO₂. The specimens were sintered at 1400°C for 1 hour. It was seen that the sintered density increased with SiO₂ content up to 1 wt% and further increase in SiO₂ content led to a decrease in density. The enhanced density with increasing SiO₂ content up to 1 wt% could be mainly attributable to liquid phase sintering. For grain growth measurements, the specimens sintered at 1400°C were annealed at 1400, 1500, and 1600°C for 10, 50, and 100 hours. The experimental results showed that the grain growth in 8YSCZ/SiO₂ composites occurred more slowly than that in undoped 8YSCZ. Also, the grain growth rate decreased with increasing SiO₂ content. The grain growth exponent value and the activation energy for undoped 8YSCZ were found to be 2 and 289 kJ/mol, respectively. The addition of SiO₂ raised the grain growth exponent value to 3, and activation energy for the grain growth process was increased from 289 to 420 kJ/mol for the addition of SiO₂ from 0 to 10 wt%.     

B4Cp/7050Al复合材料的腐蚀行为研究

为探索高强度高模量铝基复合材料的腐蚀性能,采用粉末冶金工艺制备了增强相体积分数为17%、20%的铝基复合材料。腐蚀研究结果表明,铝基复合材料的腐蚀与基体关系密切,复合材料产生的剥落腐蚀及电化学腐蚀与基体相比敏感性不强,增强相的加入使材料的晶间腐蚀、盐雾腐蚀性能恶化。