The 430 ℃ isothermal section of the Al 4Mg Sc Zr quaternary system in the Al rich range was determined by means of equilibrium alloys with the use of microstructure, X ray diffraction analysis and electron probe micr...The 430 ℃ isothermal section of the Al 4Mg Sc Zr quaternary system in the Al rich range was determined by means of equilibrium alloys with the use of microstructure, X ray diffraction analysis and electron probe microanalysis. There coexist three single phase fields, two two phase fields and one three phase field. It is established that the phase Al 3Sc 10.5 Zr 00.5 with L1 2 structure and Al 3Zr 10.8 Sc 00.2 with DO 23 structure are in equilibrium with the α solid solution, Zr being dissolved in Al 3Sc, further substituting for about 50% Sc(mole fraction) whilst Sc is present in the phase Al 3Zr and the maximum substitution for Zr is about 20%.展开更多
Phase relation of the aluminium magnesium scandium system in the Al rich range at 430 ℃ was investigated by means of multiphase diffusion couples along with electron probe microanalysis, X ray diffraction and electro...Phase relation of the aluminium magnesium scandium system in the Al rich range at 430 ℃ was investigated by means of multiphase diffusion couples along with electron probe microanalysis, X ray diffraction and electron microscopy techniques. It consists of five single phase fields, four 2 phase fields and one 3 phase field. The maximum solid solubilities of Mg and Sc in α (Al) solid solution at 430 ℃ are about 15.27%Mg(mole fraction) and 0.33%Sc, respectively. The maximum solid solubilities of Sc in Mg 2Al 3 and Mg 17 Al 12 are about 1.08% and 0.03% at the same temperature. The diffusion path at 430 ℃ was constructed and interpreted by means of the Al Mg Sc equilibrium phase diagram assuming that local equilibrium is established at the phase boundaries.展开更多
The microstructural evolution characteristics of thermo-mechanically affected zone were investigated during friction stir processing (FSP) of the thixoformed AZ91D alloy. Simultaneously, an Al-rich surface layer was p...The microstructural evolution characteristics of thermo-mechanically affected zone were investigated during friction stir processing (FSP) of the thixoformed AZ91D alloy. Simultaneously, an Al-rich surface layer was prepared by combination of Al powder using FSP method. The results indicate that the dynamic recrystallization and mechanical separation (including splitting and fracture of the primary grains) are the main mechanisms of grain refinement. For the thixoformed alloy, the operation efficiency of these mechanisms is less than that of the permanent mould casting AZ91D alloy, thus its microstructural evolution is relatively slow and the resulting grain size is relatively large. These are attributed to the differences in their original microstructures. The Al-rich surface layer can obviously improve the corrosion resistance in NaCl aqueous solution. A proper solution heat treatment (at 415 ℃ for 1 h) can further increase the corrosion resistance. In order to improve corrosion resistance, increasing the amount and improving the distribution uniformity of the Al-rich phase are more effective than increasing the Al solubility in the matrix.展开更多
The microstructural features and the consequent mechanical properties were characterized in aluminium borate whisker(ABOw)(5, 10 and 15 wt.%) reinforced commercially-pure aluminium composites fabricated by conventiona...The microstructural features and the consequent mechanical properties were characterized in aluminium borate whisker(ABOw)(5, 10 and 15 wt.%) reinforced commercially-pure aluminium composites fabricated by conventional powder metallurgy technique. The aluminium powder and the whisker were effectively blended by a semi-powder metallurgy method. The blended powder mixtures were cold compacted and sintered at 600 ℃. The sintered composites were characterized for microstructural features by optical microscopy(OM), scanning electron microscopy(SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS), transmission electron microscopy(TEM) and X-ray diffraction(XRD) analysis. Porosity in the composites with variation in ABOw contents was determined. The effect of variation in content of ABOw on mechanical properties, viz. hardness, bending strength and compressive strength of the composites was evaluated. The dry sliding wear behaviour was evaluated at varying sliding distance at constant loads. Maximum flexural strength of 172 MPa and compressive strength of 324 MPa with improved hardness around HV 40.2 are obtained in composite with 10 wt.% ABOw. Further increase in ABOw content deteriorates the properties. A substantial increase in wear resistance is also observed with 10 wt.% ABOw. The excellent combination of mechanical properties of Al-10 wt.%ABOw composites is attributed to good interfacial bonds, less porosity and uniformity in the microstructure.展开更多
文摘The 430 ℃ isothermal section of the Al 4Mg Sc Zr quaternary system in the Al rich range was determined by means of equilibrium alloys with the use of microstructure, X ray diffraction analysis and electron probe microanalysis. There coexist three single phase fields, two two phase fields and one three phase field. It is established that the phase Al 3Sc 10.5 Zr 00.5 with L1 2 structure and Al 3Zr 10.8 Sc 00.2 with DO 23 structure are in equilibrium with the α solid solution, Zr being dissolved in Al 3Sc, further substituting for about 50% Sc(mole fraction) whilst Sc is present in the phase Al 3Zr and the maximum substitution for Zr is about 20%.
文摘Phase relation of the aluminium magnesium scandium system in the Al rich range at 430 ℃ was investigated by means of multiphase diffusion couples along with electron probe microanalysis, X ray diffraction and electron microscopy techniques. It consists of five single phase fields, four 2 phase fields and one 3 phase field. The maximum solid solubilities of Mg and Sc in α (Al) solid solution at 430 ℃ are about 15.27%Mg(mole fraction) and 0.33%Sc, respectively. The maximum solid solubilities of Sc in Mg 2Al 3 and Mg 17 Al 12 are about 1.08% and 0.03% at the same temperature. The diffusion path at 430 ℃ was constructed and interpreted by means of the Al Mg Sc equilibrium phase diagram assuming that local equilibrium is established at the phase boundaries.
基金Project(2007CB613706) supported by the National Basic Research Program of ChinaProject(3ZS042-B25-003) supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province, ChinaProject(SKL03004) supported by the Development Program for Outstanding Young Teachers in Lanzhou University of Technology, China
文摘The microstructural evolution characteristics of thermo-mechanically affected zone were investigated during friction stir processing (FSP) of the thixoformed AZ91D alloy. Simultaneously, an Al-rich surface layer was prepared by combination of Al powder using FSP method. The results indicate that the dynamic recrystallization and mechanical separation (including splitting and fracture of the primary grains) are the main mechanisms of grain refinement. For the thixoformed alloy, the operation efficiency of these mechanisms is less than that of the permanent mould casting AZ91D alloy, thus its microstructural evolution is relatively slow and the resulting grain size is relatively large. These are attributed to the differences in their original microstructures. The Al-rich surface layer can obviously improve the corrosion resistance in NaCl aqueous solution. A proper solution heat treatment (at 415 ℃ for 1 h) can further increase the corrosion resistance. In order to improve corrosion resistance, increasing the amount and improving the distribution uniformity of the Al-rich phase are more effective than increasing the Al solubility in the matrix.
基金support provided by the Central Instrument Facility Centre(CIFC)of IIT(BHU)the Department of Ceramic Engineering especially Advance Refractory Lab(ARL)of IIT(BHU)Varanasi。
文摘The microstructural features and the consequent mechanical properties were characterized in aluminium borate whisker(ABOw)(5, 10 and 15 wt.%) reinforced commercially-pure aluminium composites fabricated by conventional powder metallurgy technique. The aluminium powder and the whisker were effectively blended by a semi-powder metallurgy method. The blended powder mixtures were cold compacted and sintered at 600 ℃. The sintered composites were characterized for microstructural features by optical microscopy(OM), scanning electron microscopy(SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS), transmission electron microscopy(TEM) and X-ray diffraction(XRD) analysis. Porosity in the composites with variation in ABOw contents was determined. The effect of variation in content of ABOw on mechanical properties, viz. hardness, bending strength and compressive strength of the composites was evaluated. The dry sliding wear behaviour was evaluated at varying sliding distance at constant loads. Maximum flexural strength of 172 MPa and compressive strength of 324 MPa with improved hardness around HV 40.2 are obtained in composite with 10 wt.% ABOw. Further increase in ABOw content deteriorates the properties. A substantial increase in wear resistance is also observed with 10 wt.% ABOw. The excellent combination of mechanical properties of Al-10 wt.%ABOw composites is attributed to good interfacial bonds, less porosity and uniformity in the microstructure.
