摘要:AlSi10MnMg alloy specimens were fabricated by Sr and Ce composite modification combined with squeeze casting, and effects of heat treatment on microstructure and properties of alloy were investigated. The results indicate that the structure become more uniform after heat treatment, where the eutectic Si phase is transformed from worm-like and coral-like to finer particles, and boundary morphology is more spheroidized, with increasing electron transfer efficiency and thermal conductivity. After 540 ℃×0.5 h solid solution treatment, the thermal conductivity attains a maximum of 194.53 W/(m·K), which is increased by 7.07% compared to that of one with Sr+Ce composite modification. After T6 heat treatment, the thermal conductivity of the alloy tends to decrease due to the partially eutectic Si precipitation and lattice distortion. The overall tensile strength of the alloy is declined with increase in solid solution time, while elongation is increased, and the tensile and yield strength are further enhanced after T6 heat treatment, whereas elongation is decreased considerably due to the precipitation of alloy elements. After 530 ℃×0.5 h solid solution +180 ℃×6 h T6 aging heat treatment, the tensile strength, yield strength and elongation reach 348.26 MPa, 263 MPa and 14.92%, which is enhanced by 52.1%, 205.8% and 2.1% compared to those of ones with Sr+Ce composite modification, respectively.
摘要:Al-7.5Ni-5Fe-xCo(x=0,0.3,0.6,1,2,%) alloys were prepared by permanent mold casting, and the evolution of microstructure and thermal properties were systematically investigated. The results indicate that the primary Al9FeNi phase is refined, and the volume fraction of eutectic structure around the primary phase is gradually increased after Co addition. Co exists in the form of solution atom of Al9FeNi phase in Al-7.5Ni-5Fe alloy, which is easy to replace Ni elements in Al9FeN to form Al9M2(M=Fe, Ni and Co) phase due to the greater activity. Solidification heat analysis confirms that the precipitation solidification temperature of Al9FeNi phase is advanced after Co addition, while the precipitation temperature of Al13Fe4 phase is decreased. The solid diffusion reaction at initial stage of solidification is reduced, and the transformation of solidification process leads to the refinement of microstructure. With the addition of Co, the thermal conductivity and thermal expansion coefficient of the alloy are decreased to a certain extent, which is mainly attributed to the solid solution of Co atom in Al9FeNi phase.
摘要:Mg matrix encapsulation materials possess the advantage of low density and high electromagnetic shielding, while the excessively high coefficient of thermal expansion limits their usage. As a new type of substrate material, AlN exhibits a higher thermal conductivity and a lower coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) than those of magnesium alloys, which can be used as a reinforcement phase to improve the thermophysical properties of magnesium alloy. AlN/ZC55 composites were prepared by stirring casting method, and the influence of AlN content on thermophysical properties of composites was explored. The results indicate that AlN particles can significantly reduce the CTE and slightly weaken the heat dissipation performance of composite. With 20% of AlN particles addition, the thermal conductivity reaches 126.2 W/(m·K) while CTE is 1.983×10-5 K-1.
关键词:Magnesium Matrix Composites;Thermal Conductivity;Coefficient of Thermal Expansion;AlN
摘要:The influence of rare earth Er on microstructure and properties of AlSi10Mg alloy was investigated using metallographic microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, electron probe, hardness testing, and conductivity testing, and the influence law and mechanism were analyzed. The results indicate that the addition of rare earth Er can promote the refinement of α-Al grain and modification of eutectic Si in the alloy. With the increase of Er content, the microhardness is slightly improved. When Er content is less than 0.6%, the thermal conductivity is increased with the Er content. With 0.6%Er addition, the thermal conductivity reaches the peak value of 151.89 W/(m·K). With the further increase of Er, the thermal conductivity is decreased slightly. The addition of rare earth Er can improve the thermal conductivity of alloy by reducing solid solubility of solute elements in the matrix and modifying eutectic Si.
摘要:Al-7Si-0.4Mg-0.4Cu alloy was modified by adding Sb, and effects of microstructure, thermal conductivity and mechanical properties of alloys with different Sb contents were investigated. The results indicate that morphology of eutectic Si in the alloy is improved and eutectic Si is refined after Sb addition under the metal mold casting. In addition, Sb can refine the secondary dendrite spacing of α-Al, thus improving the thermal conductivity and mechanical properties of alloy. The modification effect presents desirable with 0.2% Sb, where the secondary dendrite spacing, average length and width of eutectic Si are decreased by 63.78%, 60.92% and 54.42%, respectively. The thermal conductivity, tensile strength and elongation of modified alloy reach 149.56 W/(m·K), 234.56 MPa and 8.86%, which are increased by 8.49%, 35.66% and 257.26%, respectively, compared with those of unmodified alloy.
摘要:Microstructure and properties of 7075 aluminum alloy wire prepared by continuous rheological extrusion were controlled by thermomechanical treatment. Effects of processes on microstructure and properties of 7075 aluminum alloy wire by continuous rheological extrusion were investigated by metallographic microscope, scanning electron microscope and X-ray diffractometer. The results indicate that the second phase on Al matrix is gradually decreased after solution treatment at 470 ℃ for 90 min, and a small amount of θ phase is distributed at the grain boundaries. With the increase of section reduction, the second phase is dispersed on the Al matrix, and η phase is continuously precipitated with white elongated dispersion. The two-stage aging treatment of 120 ℃×4 h+160 ℃×13 h was carried out on the wire with the diameter of wire reaching 4 mm, and the drawing continued, until the diameter of wire reaches 3 mm, where the elongation is reduced slightly, and tensile strength reaches 530.95 MPa.
关键词:Continuous Rheological Extrusion;Thermomechanical treatment;Microstructure and Properties
摘要:It is crucial to use casting process to form alloy system with large liquid-solid interval to refine the primary structure effectively and inhibit thermal cracking. In contrast to conventional solidification, Controlled diffusion solidification (CDS) can effectively solve the problem of thermal cracking during the near-net-shape casting of deformed aluminum alloys and simplify the process to provide the possibility of industrial application. The research progress in CDS process mechanism was reviewed, and the key events were summarized including mixing, redistribution of temperature and solute fields, three types of nucleation, and influence of process parameters such as precursor alloy temperature, initial mass ratio and mixing rate on the non-dendritic conversion rate of CDS were concluded. Finally, the problems exsiting in CDS solidification and regulation mechanism were presented, and the future development direction was prospected.
关键词:Controlled Diffusion Solidification;Solidification Process Control;Near-net-shape Casting;Non-dendritic Conversion
摘要:The research progress in Ni-Cu wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant alloy coatings was reviewed. Preparation process includes electrodeposition, spraying, laser cladding and other methods, and performance characterization mainly involves microstructure, characteristics, hardness, wear resistance and corrosion resistance of coating. The enhancement of properties could be achieved by optimizing preparation process, adjusting composition and improving microstructure of coating. The research hotspot and development trend of Ni-Cu wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant alloy coatings were summarized, aiming to provide reference for further research and application.
摘要:In order to explore the internal temperature variation of aluminum alloy coated sedimentary layer by arc preheating and influence of arc preheating parameters on deposition morphology, the evolution process of temperature field of aluminum alloy coated components was investigated by numerical analysis and modeling, and the numerical calculation model was verified by experiments. The results indicate that the heat input of preheating arc is one of the main factors affecting the morphology evolution and surface quality of sedimentary layer during solidification process. The mushy area in the cross-section of sedimentary layer is concave in the middle and convex on both sides before 0.1 s due to the high-temperature fuse. Moreover, the melt spreads out fully on the substrate with the peak current increasing to 200 A, leading to satisfied morphology of sedimentary layer. The substrate undergoes a secondary heating process, and the closer to the upper surface of substrate, the greater the maximum temperature difference, where the maximum temperature difference reaches 250 K.
摘要:In order to improve the motion and mechanical performance of the clamping unit of squeezing casting equipment, a multi-objective optimization method was proposed based on the Coordination Curve Method and Layered Sequential Method. Firstly, the operational characteristics of the curved lever-type die-closing mechanism in squeezing casting equipment were analyzed, and a mathematical optimization model was constructed. Subsequently, the harmonious correlation between stroke ratio and force ratio was established, and the tolerance values were assigned for optimization objectives. The penalty function algorithm was used to optimize the multi-scheme optimization of the targets such as force increase ratio, stroke ratio, speed ratio and member mass sum of the clamping unit, and the most suitable optimization scheme was selected. ADAMS software was leveraged for the construction of a virtual prototype model, enabling precise simulation and validation of motion. Finally, the on-site experimental platform was established for the evaluation of motion characteristics and mechanical properties, providing experimental validation for the mathematical model and simulation results. The results reveal a notable 14.4% increase in force ratio, a 6.9% enhancement in stroke ratio, and a marginal reduction in the total mass of rods compared to the pre-optimization state. The speed and acceleration performance of the moving plate are greatly improved.
摘要:A combustion chamber simulator with complex channels was manufactured by selective laser melting technique. Convex cubic residues with different sizes were prefabricated in the channels, and a set of standard size metal wires were placed to simulate linear residues. Computed radiology (CR) and microscopic computed tomography (CT) were utilized to investigate the detection capability of X-ray imaging method for residues in the internal channels of additive parts, and the wall thickness of channel was analyzed and evaluated by micro-CT. The results indicate that CR can detect the convex cubic residues with a minimum size of 0.15 mm and linear residues with a minimum diameter of 0.1 mm, while micro-CT can detect the convex cubic residues with a minimum size of 0.08 mm and linear residues with a minimum diameter of 0.1 mm. The measurement sizes of linear residues are consistent with standard size, while that of convex cubic residues are generally larger than the designed sizes with the maximum absolute error less than 50 μm. Moreover, the wide-section channels exhibit desirable uniformity by micro-CT.
摘要:During horizontal continuous casting of tin-phosphor bronze, the excessive cooling at the edges results in uneven transverse microstructure of billet, thus negatively affecting subsequent rolling forming processes and properties of strip products. An air groove structure was set up on the surface of graphite mold to achieve appropriate increase in thermal resistance at the edge, ensuring similar cooling strength between edges and core of billet. An accurate model for horizontal continuous casting crystallizer was established by finite element software and temperature field analysis was conducted. The cellular automaton method was employed to compute the microstructure of billet before and after optimization, and parameters of air groove size on the mold surface were optimized by orthogonal experiments. The optimal dimensions of air groove are determined as length of 115 mm, width of 45 mm, and depth of 1 mm. Industrial testing verifies that the arc area of surface crystallization line of casting billet with air groove is reduced by 46 mm, the transverse temperature difference is reduced by 20.23 ℃, and the range of differentiated solidified structure at the edge is reduced by 27 mm.
关键词:Tin-phosphor Bronze;Air Groove;Orthogonal Experiment;Transverse Temperature Difference;Solidification Microstructure
摘要:Taking Ti-6Al-4V alloy as object, the model for shape, location, size, mutual distance, number and porosity of pore defects during additive manufacturing process was established by ABAQUS and FE-SAFE, and effects of pore defects on the fatigue life of SLMed Ti-6Al-4V alloy specimens were investigated. The results indicate that the influence of spherical pores on fatigue life is lower than non-spherical pores. In range of 10~30 μm, influence of spherical internal pore defects on fatigue life is more significant. In range of 40~70 μm, influence of surface pore defects on fatigue life is more obvious than internal pore defects. The rangeability in fatigue life of specimen is increased with increase in radius of spherical pore defect when the porosity is less than 1%. The fatigue life of specimens with mixed pore defects reaches the minimum value with porosity of 1%~5%. The fatigue life fluctuates in a range with different random arrangements.
关键词:Selective Laser Melting;Ti-6Al-4V Alloy;FE-SAFE;Pore Defect;Fatigue Life Analysis
摘要:In view of the contradiction between sufficient solid solution of alloying elements and grain growth, the effects of pressure on solid solution process of alloying elements were investigated. The microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-14Gd-1Zn-0.4Zr alloy after vacuum and atmospheric solution treatment as well as the mechanical properties of alloys in peak-aging state were analyzed. The influence mechanism of pressure on atomic solution process was described. The results indicate that the microstructure of as-cast Mg-14Gd-1Zn-0.4Zr alloy is mainly composed of α-Mg, (Mg,Zn)3Gd, 14H LPSO phases. After solution treatment at 480 ℃×20 h at normal pressure, LPSO phase disappears and a small amount of (Mg,Zn)3Gd remains. After solution treatment at 500 ℃×20 h at normal pressure and 480 ℃×20 h at vacuum conditions, LPSO phase disappears and absence of residual (Mg,Zn)3Gd phase can be observed, however the grain size is coarsened slightly under vacuum condition, and the strength and plasticity are increased. The peak aging time of both alloys at 225 ℃ is 24 h, and the tensile strength and elongation of the latter are significantly improved, with the tensile strength of (360.5±1.2) MPa, yield strength of (234.6±0.8) MPa, and elongation of (5.2±0.3)%. When the pressure is reduced to vacuum, the diffusion coefficient of atoms is increased and the solution efficiency is improved. Solid solution of Gd and Zn atoms can be achieved at a lower solution temperature, and the grain growth is retarded, thus improving overall strength and toughness.
摘要:The relationship between the folded layer of blank surface of ingots with different dimensions and power or liquid level of electron gun in the 3 200 kW electron beam cold bed furnace smelting was investigated, and formation mechanism of folded layer was clarified. The results indicate that with the constant power, the folded layer amounts at non-overflow side of the blank are increased with the increase of liquid level. Under the common liquid level, the power of electron gun is increased and the folded layer is reduced. During the melting of crystallizer with 1 080 mm, the power of electron gun on liquid surface is (350±10) kW, and the blank is less folded and the energy consumption is the lowest when the liquid level is equal to overflow mouth. During the melting of crystallizer with 1 280 mm, the power of electron gun on liquid surface is (380±10) kW, and the blank is less folded and the casting energy consumption is the lowest when the liquid level is equal to overflow mouth. The increase in the width of the mold ensures a decrease in the power density of the electron gun with less folding.
关键词:Crystallizer;Titanium Alloy;Electron Beam Cold Bed Furnace
摘要:Taking AlN-CrFe as mixed friction component, Cu-based friction materials were prepared by powder metallurgy method, and effects of AlN-CrFe content on properties of Cu-based friction materials were investigated. The results indicate that with the gradual increase in AlN content, the hardness is gradually increased, while the density shows a gradual decline trend. When AlN content exceeds 9%, the variation of hardness and density of material is indistinctive. Both the friction coefficient and relative wear amount are gradually reduced with the increase of AlN content. A high and stable friction coefficient can be obtained with the AlN/CrFe proportion of 3∶9. During the friction and wear test, there exist spalling pits and cracks on the surface of material, which become smaller with the AlN content increasing. The wear mechanism is gradually transformed from peeling wear to oxidizing wear, and finally to abrasive wear.
摘要:Effects of different structures on the elastic modulus, anisotropy and ideal tensile strength of disordered Al1-xLix (x=0.25,0.5 and 0.75) were investigated based on density functional theory. The results indicate that the Al1-xLix phase leads to a stable structure at 0 K, while the formation of Al0.75Li0.25 phase is difficult. For the Al1-xLix phase with constant composition, BCC structure exhibits a relatively weak resistance to volume deformation. With molar fraction of Li increasing from 50% to 75%, FCC Al1-xLix phase undergoes a ductile-brittle transition, which is attributed to the transformation from metallic bonds to directional covalent bonds. The elastic properties of BCC Al0.75Li0.25 exhibit significant anisotropy, while FCC Al0.75Li0.25 and BCC Al0.25Li0.75 tend to be isotropic. With the increase of Li content, the ideal tensile strength of Al1-xLix phases with the same structure is decreased.
摘要:The impact of pulsed magnetic fields with different excitation frequencies (0, 20, 40 and 50 Hz) on solidification structure and mechanical properties of ZL205A aluminum alloy melt was investigated. Optical microscopy (OM) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) were employed to analyze solidification structure. The results indicate that the pulsed magnetic field can significantly refine grain size in the alloy, and coarse network-like -Al2Cu phase is converted to smaller near-spherical particles, thus enhancing the mechanical properties. The grain size of the alloy is initially decreased and then increased with an increase in excitation frequency, reaching desirable effect at 40 Hz. The average grain size at the edge and center of solidified structure is decreased by 26.83% and 22.36%, respectively, in comparison to those of ones without pulsed magnetic field. Meanwhile, the alloy exhibits the highest yield strength, tensile strength, elongation, and hardness, which are 160 MPa, 241 MPa, 11.5%, and 62.5 HV, which are increased by 28.0%, 17.0%, 91.7%, and 13.0%, respectively compared to those of ones without pulsed magnetic field.
关键词:ZL205A Aluminum Alloy;Pulse Magnetic Field;Grain Refinement;Solidification Structure;Mechanical Properties
摘要:The ternary system phase diagrams of Cu-Ni-Si, Cu-Zn-Al as well as pseudo binary phase diagrams were obtained based on CALPHAD method to determine the composition of nickel-silicon brass with composite structure of hard β matrix+Ni2Si reinforcement phase. By adjusting Al content in Cu-36Zn-7Ni-2Si-xAl (mass fraction, %) alloy, it is found that when the Al content exceeds 1%, the alloy matrix (α+β) is transformed to single β phase. Meanwhile, the Ni2Si reinforcement phase distributed in the matrix exhibits continuous coral like (eutectic Ni2Si) and dispersed granular (primary Ni2Si) morphologies. With Al content increasing, the proportion of eutectic Ni2Si is firstly increased slightly and then decreased significantly, which approaches 0 when Al content reaches 3%.
摘要:Electrochemical corrosion behaviors of Hf28Be18Ti17Zr17Cu7.5Ni12.5, Zr41.2Ti13.8Cu12.5Ni10Be22.5, and (Cu43Zr48Al9)98Y2 amorphous alloys in 3.5% NaCl solution,1 mol/L HCl solution, and 1 mol/L H2SO4 solution were investigated, and compared with 304 stainless steel. The results reveal that in Cl- containing etchant, significant corrosion occurs in all amorphous alloys, where the corrosion degree and corrosion current density of Hf28 alloy are the lowest, while Cu-based amorphous alloys undergo severe corrosion. In 1 mol/L H2SO4 solution, all amorphous alloys exhibit desirable corrosion resistance, with corrosion current densities around 10-7A/cm2 and positive corrosion potentials. Absence of corrosion trace was observed on the surfaces of alloys, indicating strong impact of Cl- on amorphous alloys, and passivation films were easily formed in oxidizing etchant, proving excellent corrosion resistance of amorphous alloys.
关键词:Amorphous Alloys;Electrochemical Corrosion;Corrosion Current Density
摘要:The effects of heat treatment on microstructure and properties of cast Al-Si-Mg-Cu alloy with low Cu content were investigated by means of optical microscope, SEM and tensile test. The results indicate that the strength and elongation of alloy are increased firstly and then decreased with the extension of solution time, and the eutectic silicon morphology tends to spheroidized. With the extension of aging time at 150 ℃, the strength of alloy is gradually increased, and tensile strength reaches 339.87 MPa after aging for 14 h, while elongation presents a trend of decreasing first, and then increasing finally decreasing. At 165 ℃, the strength is increased firstly and then decreased with the aging time, which reaches a peak value at 10~14 h, while the elongation is decreased continuously. After heat treatment, W-Al2Cu5Si4Mg4 and Mg2Si phases are precipitated, which are dispersed in the matrix, leading to the second phase strengthening and dispersion strengthening, which can improve the strength of alloy and reduce the plasticity toughness.
摘要:The effects of rare earth La and Al-5Ti-1B addition on the microstructure of primary α-Al, eutectic Si phase and tensile properties of A356 casting aluminum alloy were investigated. The results indicate that rare earth La and Al-5Ti-1B addition exhibits a multi-refining effect on the microstructure of A356 alloy, including refinement of α-Al grains and the decrease of secondary dendrite arm spacing as well as the transformation of eutectic Si morphology from plate-like to small granular and rod-like. Due to the refinement of α-Al grains and the improvement of the microstructure of eutectic silicon fibers, the tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation of A356 aluminum alloy treated with 0.3% La+0.15% Al-5Ti-1B refiner are increased by 35%, 33%, and 400%, respectively, which far exceeds the performance of traditionally treated ones. After T6 heat treatment, the tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation of refined A356 aluminum alloy are increased by 24%, 20%, and 176%, respectively, compared to those of ones without refinement treatment.
摘要:A method to predict the room temperature yield strength of HEA was proposed based on empirical parameters. Taking empirical parameters as input variables, a multivariate linear regression model was constructed, which performed well in terms of goodness-of-fit (R2) at 0.996. Meanwhile, the average error of predicted yield strength is only 4.2%. Moreover, the empirical parameters exhibiting the most significant influence on yield strength were identified through Pearson’s correlation coefficient test, including valence electron concentration, theoretical melting point, mixing enthalpy and entropy-enthalpy ratio.
关键词:Empirical Parameters;Multiple Linear Regression Models;HEA;Pearson's Correlation Coefficient
摘要:With the help of AnyCasting software, the filling and solidification simulation analysis of permanent mold low-pressure casting process of aluminum alloy cover plate for GIS was carried out to understand the origination of casting defects in cover plate sealing groove, and optimized measures were provided. Finally, production validation was conducted. The results indicate that when the mold temperature is set at the lower limit and the upper limit for the working temperature, absence of shrinkage and porosity defects on the flange surface is observed according to the filling and solidification simulation analysis of the original process. The cover plate has a sealing groove defect, which is directly relevant with poor exhaust from the risers and the actual pouring inadequate height of the risers. The actual pouring height of the flange insulation riser is less than 1.24 times of the flange thickness, which has difficulty in effectively feeding the flange, resulting in shrinkage and porosity defects in cover plate sealing groove. Through optimizing designed scheme, the actual pouring height of the flange insulation riser is more than 1.55 times of flange thickness, and the qualified rate of the castings is over 99%. The simulation results are consistent with the actual ones
关键词:GIS;Cover Plate;Filling and Solidification;Process Optimization;Low Pressure Casting
摘要:The hydraulic principle of gating system design was adopted and gating system of ZM6 grid castings was optimized by low-pressure casting with vertical gap runner. The liquid flow and temperature field distribution during the pouring process were simulated and analyzed by ProCAST software. The results indicate that using hydraulic principles, increasing the contact area between the gap runner and the casting, as well as the number of vertical cylinders, the filling effect can be significantly improved and the temperature gradient at various points of the casting during the solidification process was reduced. The optimized gating system design was adopted to achieve the formation of grid castings combined with specialized grinding heads for post casting repair, meeting the requirements of quantity production of grid castings.
关键词:Grid;Magnesium Alloy;Low Pressure Casting;Gating System Design;Numerical Simulation
摘要:In order to prevent cracks from forming in investment casting couplers and obtain dense microstructure and desirable performance, the optimum parameters for simulation orthogonal test of investment casting were determined as follows: pouring temperature of 1 570 ℃, preheating temperature of 425 ℃ and pouring time of 29 s. The influence of casting temperature field and stress field on formation of shrinkage porosity and crack under optimal parameters was analyzed through casting simulation. Meanwhile, key parts of castings were simulated by KGT model. Absence of internal cracks and pores is observed by X-ray detection, and the microstructure of corresponding parts is basically consistent with simulated ones. The average tensile strength of coupler after heat treatment can reach 1 020 MPa. The results indicate that the casting parameters are reasonable after orthogonal optimization, and the grain is fine, of which the performance exceeds the railway standard requirements.