Aging behavior of Mg-3.6Y-0.5Zr and Mg-2.TNd-0.5Zr alloys was investigated by microhardness measurement and transmission electron microscopy.In the case of Mg-Y-Zr alloy,the presence ofβ″phase,a major strength- ener...Aging behavior of Mg-3.6Y-0.5Zr and Mg-2.TNd-0.5Zr alloys was investigated by microhardness measurement and transmission electron microscopy.In the case of Mg-Y-Zr alloy,the presence ofβ″phase,a major strength- ener,having base centered orthorhombic structure with its lattice constants of a-（β″）=0.64 nm,b-（β″）=2.22 nm, and c-（β″）=0.52 nm was identified.In the case of Mg-Nd-Zr alloy aged at 250℃,the presence ofβ″andβ′phases was identified.The crystal structure ofβ″phase was found to be DO-（19） and its orientation relationships with Mg matrix were [0001]-（β″）//[0001]-（Mg） and [01（？）0]-（β″）//[01（？）0]-（Mg）.Theβ′phase had face centered cubic structure and its orientation relationships with Mg matrix were [011]-（β′）//[0001]-（Mg） and [（？）1（？）]β′//[（？）110]）-（Mg）. The Mg-2.TNd-0.5Zr alloy showed higher hardness compared with Mg-3.6Y-0.5Zr alloy.展开更多
The microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-Y-Zr-x Nd alloys with 0–2.63 wt% Nd were investigated using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and...The microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-Y-Zr-x Nd alloys with 0–2.63 wt% Nd were investigated using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and tensile testing test. Results indicated that more Mg;Y;particles and Mg;Nd;Y（β） phases were dispersed in the matrix when Nd content increased from 0 wt% to 2.63 wt% in the extruded alloys.Consequently, the nucleation of dynamic recrystallization and the volume fraction of recrystallized grains were promoted obviously. The average grain size can be refined in the range of 4.6–1.3 μm after the addition of 2.63 wt% Nd. The tensile strength of extruded alloys increased with increasing Nd content, and elongation exhibited an opposite change tendency. The extruded alloy sheet with 1.01 wt% Nd demonstrates optimal combination of strength and plasticity, i.e., the ultimate tensile strength, yield strength,and elongation were 273 MPa, 214 MPa, and 24.2%, respectively. Variations in mechanical properties are discussed on the basis of microstructure observations.展开更多
The Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloys are representational and potential age-hardening systems as reported in the past ten years,but their mechanical properties are still dependent on the grain size and its distribution.The effect...The Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloys are representational and potential age-hardening systems as reported in the past ten years,but their mechanical properties are still dependent on the grain size and its distribution.The effect of bimodal structure on mechanical properties of Mg-8Gd-3Y-0.5Zr alloy with bimodal grain size distributions was investigated.The results suggested that the volume fraction of fine grain(FG)and coarse grain(CG)could be controlled by combined processes of hot forging,extrusion and annealing.And for the present alloys with bimodal grain size distribution,the improvement of strength is still attributed to the grain refinement.The morphology of bimodal grain size distribution has a marked impact on the ductility of the alloy,i.e.with the increase of coarse grain volume fraction,the elongation to failure increases at the beginning and then decreases.The mechanism of the toughening effect of bimodal grain size distribution on the Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloys with bimodal grain size structure has been discussed.展开更多
The Mg-12Gd-3Y-0.6Zr(GW123,wt.%)alloy was prepared by cast,and thermo-mechanically treated by single and secondary hot extrusion techniques.The microstructure,texture and mechanical properties of the extruded alloy we...The Mg-12Gd-3Y-0.6Zr(GW123,wt.%)alloy was prepared by cast,and thermo-mechanically treated by single and secondary hot extrusion techniques.The microstructure,texture and mechanical properties of the extruded alloy were investigated.The results show that in different treated conditions the microstructure is mainly composed ofα-Mg solid solution and second phases of Mg_(3)Y_(3)Gd_(2) and Mg_(5)(GdY)precipitates.The best mechanical properties are achieved in the secondary extruded alloy after ageing,with the ultimate tensile strength(UTS),tensile yield strength(TYS)and elongation(ɛ)being 446 MPa,350 MPa and 10.2%at room temperature.A weak texture aligned with〈101¯0〉||ED(extrusion direction)component and spread from〈101¯0〉to〈112¯0〉poles was obtained in secondary extrusion,which is caused by the occurrence of dynamic recrystallization(DRX)in shear bands for texture randomization.The fracture modes in extruded GW123 alloy are mixed pattern of transgranular and intergranular fracture,as well as cleavage fracture.The strengthening mechanisms were quantitatively analysed from the different aspects using the measured microstructural parameters.The grain boundaries and solid solution strengthening were the main contributors to the high tensile strength of the GW123 alloy.展开更多
Microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-15wt.%Gd-5 wt.%Y-0.5wt.% Zr alloy were investigated in a series of conditions. The eutectic was dissolved into the matrix and there was no evident grain growth after soln...Microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-15wt.%Gd-5 wt.%Y-0.5wt.% Zr alloy were investigated in a series of conditions. The eutectic was dissolved into the matrix and there was no evident grain growth after solntionized at 525 ℃ for 12 h. The evolution of the phase constituents from as-cast to cast-T4 was as follows： α-Mg solid solution＋Mg5（Gd,Y） entectic compound→α-Mg solid solution＋ spheroidized Mg5（Gd, Y） phase→α-Mg supersaturated solid solution＋cuboid-shaped compound （Mg2Y3Gd2）. And the precipitation sequences of Mg-15Gd-5Y-0.5Zr alloy were observed, according to the hardness response to isothermal ageing at 225-300 ℃ for 0-128 h.展开更多
The microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-10.1Gd-3.74Y-0.25Zr （mass fraction, %） alloy （GW104 alloy） cast by metal mould casting （MMC） and lost foam casting （LFC） were evaluated, respectively. It is r...The microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-10.1Gd-3.74Y-0.25Zr （mass fraction, %） alloy （GW104 alloy） cast by metal mould casting （MMC） and lost foam casting （LFC） were evaluated, respectively. It is revealed that different forming modes do not influence the phase composition of as-cast alloy. In the as-cast specimens, the microstructures are similar and composed of α-Mg solid solution, eutectic compound of α-Mg＋Mg 24 （Gd, Y） 5 and cuboid-shaped Mg 5 （Gd, Y） phase; whereas the average grain size of the alloy produced by metal mould casting is smaller than that by lost foam casting. The eutectic compound of the alloy is completely dissolved after solution treatment at 525 ℃for 6 h, while the Mg 5 （Gd, Y） phase still exists after solution treatment. After peak-ageing, the lost foam cast alloy exhibits the maximum ultimate tensile strength of 285 MPa, and metal mould cast specimen 325 MPa at room temperature, while the tensile yield strengths of them are comparable. It can be concluded that GW104 alloy cast by lost foam casting possesses similar microstructure and evidently lower mechanical strength compared with metal mould cast alloy, due to slow solidification rate and proneness to form shrinkage porosities during lost foam casting process.展开更多
The aim of this work is firstly to optimize T6 heat-treatment of low-pressure sand-cast Mg-10Gd-3Y-0.5Zr alloy,and then systematically investigate the mechanical behavior of the T6-treated alloy from room temperature ...The aim of this work is firstly to optimize T6 heat-treatment of low-pressure sand-cast Mg-10Gd-3Y-0.5Zr alloy,and then systematically investigate the mechanical behavior of the T6-treated alloy from room temperature to 300℃.It turned out that the optimum T6 heat-treatments for the tested alloy are 525℃×12 h+225℃×14 h and 525℃×12 h+250℃×12 h which integrated age-hardening and tensile properties into account,respectively.The strength of the T6-treated alloy indicates obvious anomalous temperature dependence from room temperature to 300℃,namely both ultimate tensile strength and yield strength of the tested alloy firstly increase with tensile temperature,and then decrease as temperature increases further.Elongation increased with temperature monotonously.The tensile fracture mode of the tested alloy changes from transgranular fracture to intergranular fracture with the increasing of test temperature.展开更多
Hot isostatic pressing (HIP) was applied to Mg-6Gd-3Y-0.5Zr (GW63) alloy to reduce shrinkage porosity, thus, to enhance the integrity and reliability of castings. During HIP process, shrinkage porosity was closed by g...Hot isostatic pressing (HIP) was applied to Mg-6Gd-3Y-0.5Zr (GW63) alloy to reduce shrinkage porosity, thus, to enhance the integrity and reliability of castings. During HIP process, shrinkage porosity was closed by grain compatible deformation and subsequent diffusion across the bonding interface. The amount of initial shrinkage porosity was the key factor for shrinkage porosity closure. HIP was testified to be effective on shrinkage porosity reduction in GW63 alloy due to its relatively narrow solidification range and resultant low content of initial shrinkage porosity in most sections, leading to higher tensile properties both in as-cast and cast-T6 condition. The improvement in tensile properties was mainly because of shrinkage porosity reduction and resultant effective rare-earth (RE) elements homogenization and precipitation strengthening.展开更多
Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloys with high strength fall within narrow composition range.The present paper explains their composition rule by establishing the cluster-plus-glue-atom unit of Gd-containing Mg solid solution with the a...Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloys with high strength fall within narrow composition range.The present paper explains their composition rule by establishing the cluster-plus-glue-atom unit of Gd-containing Mg solid solution with the aid of Mg matrix and Mg_(5) Gd precipitate phase.First,based on the structural homologue between Gd-containing Mg solid solution and Mg_(5) Gd precipitate phase and in combination with our previously established method for calculating the glue atoms,[Gd-Mg_(12)]Mg_(5) is obtained as the chemical unit of Gd-containing Mg solid solution.Then,seven compositions are designed using different combinations of this unit and that of pure Mg[Mg-Mg_(12)Mg3.After a systematic experimental investigation on the microstructure and mechanical property evolutions as a function of the unit proportions,it is revealed that the Mg-10.1 Gd-3.3 Y-0.9 Zr alloy,being issued from equi-proportion mixing of the two units,shows the strongest tendency of precipitation and reaches the highest strength of 374 MPa after aging.The composition and strength of this alloy are quite close to GW103 K which is well recognized for its general mechanical performance in Mg-Gd-Y-Zr system.展开更多
The hot tearing susceptibility of MgZn2.5YxZr0.5 （x=0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6） alloys was evaluated by thermodynamic calculations based on Clyne-Davies model. The microstructure and morphology of hot tearing regions of the al...The hot tearing susceptibility of MgZn2.5YxZr0.5 （x=0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6） alloys was evaluated by thermodynamic calculations based on Clyne-Davies model. The microstructure and morphology of hot tearing regions of the alloys were observed by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The solidification temperature and shrinkage stress during the solidification of MgZn2.5YxZr0.5 alloys in the“T”type hot tearing permanent-mold were acquired with the attached computer. The effect factors of hot tearing susceptibility of MgZn2.5YxZr0.5 alloys, such as the solidification temperature interval, the variation of solid fraction in vulnerable region, the residual liquid fraction in the final stage, the type of the second phase of the alloys were discussed based on the above calculation and observation. The results demonstrated that the hot tearing susceptibility in the investigated alloys was found as follows：MgZn2.5Y2Zr0.5＆gt;MgZn2.5Y0.5Zr0.5＆gt;MgZn2.5Y4Zr0.5＆gt;MgZn2.5Y6Zr0.5＆gt;MgZn2.5Y1Zr0.5. The highest hot tearing susceptibility of MgZn2.5Y2Zr0.5 alloy related to the following reasons： the largest freezing range, the biggest changing of the variation of solid fraction in vulnerable region, the least liquid film in the final stage of solidification, the formation of the second phase which worsens the liquid flow and interdendritic feeding after dendrite coherency.展开更多
Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloys were purified by filtering purification with and without vacuum. The type, morphology, size distribution and volume fraction of inclusion were analyzed with OM and SEM. The effect of inclusion in Mg-...Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloys were purified by filtering purification with and without vacuum. The type, morphology, size distribution and volume fraction of inclusion were analyzed with OM and SEM. The effect of inclusion in Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloys on anticorrosion ability was investigated with salt spray test and electrochemical test. The results show that the inclusions in the alloy can be removed effectively by filtering purification. The average size of inclusions in the alloys is decreased from 12.7 μm to 2.0 μm and the volume fraction of inclusions is reduced from 0.30% to 0.04%. With the decrease of the size of inclusions in the alloys, the corrosion rate of the alloys decreases dramatically from 38.8 g/（m 2 ·d） to 2.4 g/（m 2 ·d） in the salt spray test. The corrosion potential increases while the corrosion current decreases and the polarization resistance increases in the electrochemical tests, which indicates that the anticorrosion ability is improved.展开更多
High temperature deformation behavior and workability of Mg-8.1 Gd-4.5Y-0.3Zr alloy were studied by compression tests.Arrhenius equation with strain compensation and processing maps were established.The results show t...High temperature deformation behavior and workability of Mg-8.1 Gd-4.5Y-0.3Zr alloy were studied by compression tests.Arrhenius equation with strain compensation and processing maps were established.The results show that the activation energy Q,structure factor a,n and In A varies with the strain,its relationship fit well by fifth order polynomial.The flow stresses predicted by the extracted model are in good agreement with the experimental results.There are five typical domains in the processing map,and the deformation mechanisms in different domains were determined by microstructure analysis.The feasible processing window of the alloy is in the areas of 400-500℃/0.001-0.1 s^(-1).展开更多
Microstructure evolution and texture development and their effects on mechanical properties of a Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloy during equal channel angular pressing（ECAP） were investigated.It is found that the microstructure is ...Microstructure evolution and texture development and their effects on mechanical properties of a Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloy during equal channel angular pressing（ECAP） were investigated.It is found that the microstructure is still inhomogeneous after four passes,and two zones,namely the fine grain zone（FGZ） and the coarse grain zone（CGZ） are formed.The grain refinement occurs mainly by particle-stimulated nucleation（PSN） mechanism,which led to a more random texture after four passes of ECAP.In the ECAP-processed alloy,the strength did not increase while the ductility was enhanced dramatically compared with the as-received condition.The change of ductility of this alloy was discussed in terms of texture and second phase particles.展开更多
Magnesium alloys are used in aircraft because of their light weight.However,for these alloys to be applied in electronic devices,high thermal conductivities are required.Several high-potential compositions of Mg-Zn-Y-...Magnesium alloys are used in aircraft because of their light weight.However,for these alloys to be applied in electronic devices,high thermal conductivities are required.Several high-potential compositions of Mg-Zn-Y-Zr alloys were selected by phase composition and their freezing ranges calculated using Thermo-Calc software.The alloys were prepared,and their fluidity,hot tearing susceptibility,mechanical properties,and thermal conductivity were obtained and compared.The alloy composed of Mg-4 wt%Zn-3 wt%Y-0.3 wt%Zr was selected for further investigation,because of its high thermal conductivity and satisfactory mechanical properties.The Mg-4 wt%Zn-3 wt%Y-0.3 wt%Zr alloy’s fluidity and hot tearing susceptibility were similar to those of the widespread AZ91 commercial casting magnesium alloy.The influence of a heat treatment regime on the microstructure,thermal conductivity,and mechanical properties of the developed alloy was also investigated.It was established that the room temperature thermal conductivity of the Mg-4 wt%Zn-3 wt%Y-0.3 wt%Zr alloy after aging at 300℃for 5 h was 105 W/m K^(-1).Additionally,the following tensile test results were obtained in aged condition:120 MPa yield strength,200 MPa ultimate tensile strength,and 4%elongation.The utilization of solid solution heat treatment at 520℃for 8 h prior to aging can promote up to 9%increase in elongation.The Mg-4 wt%Zn-3 wt%Y-0.3 wt%Zr casting alloy can be used as a high thermal conductivity material with industrial applications.展开更多
Composition homogenization in solid solution is important for industrial alloys. In the present work, a solute homogenization model is proposed based on the chemical short-range-order tendency in Mg-Gd- based alloys. ...Composition homogenization in solid solution is important for industrial alloys. In the present work, a solute homogenization model is proposed based on the chemical short-range-order tendency in Mg-Gd- based alloys. After a calculation using the cluster-plus-glue-atom model, the stable Mg-Gd structural unit is derived, [Gd-Mg12 ]Mg6, where one solute Gd is nearest-neighbored with twelve Mg atoms to form the characteristic hcp cluster [Gd-Mg12 ] and this cluster is matched with six Mg glue atoms. Such a local unit is then mixed with [Mg-Mg12 ]Mg3, the stable unit for pure Mg. Assuming that the Gd-containing units are arranged in fcc- or bcc-like lattice points and the Mg units in their octahedral interstices, three proportions between the two units are obtained, 1：1, 2：3, and 1：3, which constitute three solute homogenization modes. The prevailing Mg-Gd-based alloys are consequently classified into three groups, respectively exemplified by GW103 K （Mg-10Gd-3Y-0.4Zr, wt%）, GW83 K （Mg-SGd-3Y-0.4Zr）, and GW63 K （Mg-6Gd- 3Y-0.4Zr）. Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloys were designed following the model （where Y and Zr were also added in substitution for Gd） and prepared by permanent-mould casting. According to their mechanical properties, the 1：3 alloy （Mg-5.9Gd-1.6Y-0.4Zr） shows the best comprehensive properties （ultimate tensile strength 305 MPa, yield strength 186 MPa, elongation 9.0%） in solution plus ageing state.2017 Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of The editorial office of Journal of Materials Science ＆ Technology.展开更多
文摘Aging behavior of Mg-3.6Y-0.5Zr and Mg-2.TNd-0.5Zr alloys was investigated by microhardness measurement and transmission electron microscopy.In the case of Mg-Y-Zr alloy,the presence ofβ″phase,a major strength- ener,having base centered orthorhombic structure with its lattice constants of a-（β″）=0.64 nm,b-（β″）=2.22 nm, and c-（β″）=0.52 nm was identified.In the case of Mg-Nd-Zr alloy aged at 250℃,the presence ofβ″andβ′phases was identified.The crystal structure ofβ″phase was found to be DO-（19） and its orientation relationships with Mg matrix were [0001]-（β″）//[0001]-（Mg） and [01（？）0]-（β″）//[01（？）0]-（Mg）.Theβ′phase had face centered cubic structure and its orientation relationships with Mg matrix were [011]-（β′）//[0001]-（Mg） and [（？）1（？）]β′//[（？）110]）-（Mg）. The Mg-2.TNd-0.5Zr alloy showed higher hardness compared with Mg-3.6Y-0.5Zr alloy.
基金supported financially by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51571043)National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No. 2016YFB0301101)+1 种基金International Science & Technology Cooperation Program of China (Grant No. 2014DFG52810)Ph.D. Programs Foundation of Ministry of Education of China (Grant No. 20130191110018)
文摘The microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-Y-Zr-x Nd alloys with 0–2.63 wt% Nd were investigated using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and tensile testing test. Results indicated that more Mg;Y;particles and Mg;Nd;Y（β） phases were dispersed in the matrix when Nd content increased from 0 wt% to 2.63 wt% in the extruded alloys.Consequently, the nucleation of dynamic recrystallization and the volume fraction of recrystallized grains were promoted obviously. The average grain size can be refined in the range of 4.6–1.3 μm after the addition of 2.63 wt% Nd. The tensile strength of extruded alloys increased with increasing Nd content, and elongation exhibited an opposite change tendency. The extruded alloy sheet with 1.01 wt% Nd demonstrates optimal combination of strength and plasticity, i.e., the ultimate tensile strength, yield strength,and elongation were 273 MPa, 214 MPa, and 24.2%, respectively. Variations in mechanical properties are discussed on the basis of microstructure observations.
基金National Key R&D Program of China(2016YFB0301100)National Natural Science Foundation of China(51571043,51531002)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2018CDJDCL0019,cqu2018CDHB1A08)
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(51571043,51271152)International Science&Technology Cooperation Program of China(2014DFG52810)+1 种基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(CDJZR13130086)Chongqing Science and Technology Commission(CSTC2013 JCYJC 60001)
基金supports of the National Key Research and Development Plan(Grant Nos.2016YFB0701201 and 2016YFB0301103)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51771109 and 51631006).
文摘The Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloys are representational and potential age-hardening systems as reported in the past ten years,but their mechanical properties are still dependent on the grain size and its distribution.The effect of bimodal structure on mechanical properties of Mg-8Gd-3Y-0.5Zr alloy with bimodal grain size distributions was investigated.The results suggested that the volume fraction of fine grain(FG)and coarse grain(CG)could be controlled by combined processes of hot forging,extrusion and annealing.And for the present alloys with bimodal grain size distribution,the improvement of strength is still attributed to the grain refinement.The morphology of bimodal grain size distribution has a marked impact on the ductility of the alloy,i.e.with the increase of coarse grain volume fraction,the elongation to failure increases at the beginning and then decreases.The mechanism of the toughening effect of bimodal grain size distribution on the Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloys with bimodal grain size structure has been discussed.
基金support from the Special Project on the Integration of Industry,Education and Research of Guangdong Province(No.2010A090200078).
文摘The Mg-12Gd-3Y-0.6Zr(GW123,wt.%)alloy was prepared by cast,and thermo-mechanically treated by single and secondary hot extrusion techniques.The microstructure,texture and mechanical properties of the extruded alloy were investigated.The results show that in different treated conditions the microstructure is mainly composed ofα-Mg solid solution and second phases of Mg_(3)Y_(3)Gd_(2) and Mg_(5)(GdY)precipitates.The best mechanical properties are achieved in the secondary extruded alloy after ageing,with the ultimate tensile strength(UTS),tensile yield strength(TYS)and elongation(ɛ)being 446 MPa,350 MPa and 10.2%at room temperature.A weak texture aligned with〈101¯0〉||ED(extrusion direction)component and spread from〈101¯0〉to〈112¯0〉poles was obtained in secondary extrusion,which is caused by the occurrence of dynamic recrystallization(DRX)in shear bands for texture randomization.The fracture modes in extruded GW123 alloy are mixed pattern of transgranular and intergranular fracture,as well as cleavage fracture.The strengthening mechanisms were quantitatively analysed from the different aspects using the measured microstructural parameters.The grain boundaries and solid solution strengthening were the main contributors to the high tensile strength of the GW123 alloy.
基金the Major State Basic Research Development Program of China (973 Program, 5133001E)
文摘Microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-15wt.%Gd-5 wt.%Y-0.5wt.% Zr alloy were investigated in a series of conditions. The eutectic was dissolved into the matrix and there was no evident grain growth after solntionized at 525 ℃ for 12 h. The evolution of the phase constituents from as-cast to cast-T4 was as follows： α-Mg solid solution＋Mg5（Gd,Y） entectic compound→α-Mg solid solution＋ spheroidized Mg5（Gd, Y） phase→α-Mg supersaturated solid solution＋cuboid-shaped compound （Mg2Y3Gd2）. And the precipitation sequences of Mg-15Gd-5Y-0.5Zr alloy were observed, according to the hardness response to isothermal ageing at 225-300 ℃ for 0-128 h.
基金Project(2007CB613704)supported by the National Basic Research Program of China
文摘The microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-10.1Gd-3.74Y-0.25Zr （mass fraction, %） alloy （GW104 alloy） cast by metal mould casting （MMC） and lost foam casting （LFC） were evaluated, respectively. It is revealed that different forming modes do not influence the phase composition of as-cast alloy. In the as-cast specimens, the microstructures are similar and composed of α-Mg solid solution, eutectic compound of α-Mg＋Mg 24 （Gd, Y） 5 and cuboid-shaped Mg 5 （Gd, Y） phase; whereas the average grain size of the alloy produced by metal mould casting is smaller than that by lost foam casting. The eutectic compound of the alloy is completely dissolved after solution treatment at 525 ℃for 6 h, while the Mg 5 （Gd, Y） phase still exists after solution treatment. After peak-ageing, the lost foam cast alloy exhibits the maximum ultimate tensile strength of 285 MPa, and metal mould cast specimen 325 MPa at room temperature, while the tensile yield strengths of them are comparable. It can be concluded that GW104 alloy cast by lost foam casting possesses similar microstructure and evidently lower mechanical strength compared with metal mould cast alloy, due to slow solidification rate and proneness to form shrinkage porosities during lost foam casting process.
基金This work is supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51771115 and 51775334)National Science and Technology Major Project(2017ZX04006001)+1 种基金Joint Fund for Space Science and Technology(6141B06300401 and 6141B06310106)Science Innovation Foundation of Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology(No.SAST2016048).
文摘The aim of this work is firstly to optimize T6 heat-treatment of low-pressure sand-cast Mg-10Gd-3Y-0.5Zr alloy,and then systematically investigate the mechanical behavior of the T6-treated alloy from room temperature to 300℃.It turned out that the optimum T6 heat-treatments for the tested alloy are 525℃×12 h+225℃×14 h and 525℃×12 h+250℃×12 h which integrated age-hardening and tensile properties into account,respectively.The strength of the T6-treated alloy indicates obvious anomalous temperature dependence from room temperature to 300℃,namely both ultimate tensile strength and yield strength of the tested alloy firstly increase with tensile temperature,and then decrease as temperature increases further.Elongation increased with temperature monotonously.The tensile fracture mode of the tested alloy changes from transgranular fracture to intergranular fracture with the increasing of test temperature.
基金financially supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project of China (No. 2017ZX04014001)the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No. 2016YFB0301104)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51531002, 51301173, 51601193 and 51701218)the National Basic Research Program of China (No. 2013CB632202)
文摘Hot isostatic pressing (HIP) was applied to Mg-6Gd-3Y-0.5Zr (GW63) alloy to reduce shrinkage porosity, thus, to enhance the integrity and reliability of castings. During HIP process, shrinkage porosity was closed by grain compatible deformation and subsequent diffusion across the bonding interface. The amount of initial shrinkage porosity was the key factor for shrinkage porosity closure. HIP was testified to be effective on shrinkage porosity reduction in GW63 alloy due to its relatively narrow solidification range and resultant low content of initial shrinkage porosity in most sections, leading to higher tensile properties both in as-cast and cast-T6 condition. The improvement in tensile properties was mainly because of shrinkage porosity reduction and resultant effective rare-earth (RE) elements homogenization and precipitation strengthening.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2016YFB0701201)the Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11674045)。
文摘Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloys with high strength fall within narrow composition range.The present paper explains their composition rule by establishing the cluster-plus-glue-atom unit of Gd-containing Mg solid solution with the aid of Mg matrix and Mg_(5) Gd precipitate phase.First,based on the structural homologue between Gd-containing Mg solid solution and Mg_(5) Gd precipitate phase and in combination with our previously established method for calculating the glue atoms,[Gd-Mg_(12)]Mg_(5) is obtained as the chemical unit of Gd-containing Mg solid solution.Then,seven compositions are designed using different combinations of this unit and that of pure Mg[Mg-Mg_(12)Mg3.After a systematic experimental investigation on the microstructure and mechanical property evolutions as a function of the unit proportions,it is revealed that the Mg-10.1 Gd-3.3 Y-0.9 Zr alloy,being issued from equi-proportion mixing of the two units,shows the strongest tendency of precipitation and reaches the highest strength of 374 MPa after aging.The composition and strength of this alloy are quite close to GW103 K which is well recognized for its general mechanical performance in Mg-Gd-Y-Zr system.
基金Project (2011BAE22B01) supported by the National Key Technologies R&D Program,ChinaProject (2013CB632203) supported by the National Basic Research Program of China
文摘The hot tearing susceptibility of MgZn2.5YxZr0.5 （x=0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6） alloys was evaluated by thermodynamic calculations based on Clyne-Davies model. The microstructure and morphology of hot tearing regions of the alloys were observed by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The solidification temperature and shrinkage stress during the solidification of MgZn2.5YxZr0.5 alloys in the“T”type hot tearing permanent-mold were acquired with the attached computer. The effect factors of hot tearing susceptibility of MgZn2.5YxZr0.5 alloys, such as the solidification temperature interval, the variation of solid fraction in vulnerable region, the residual liquid fraction in the final stage, the type of the second phase of the alloys were discussed based on the above calculation and observation. The results demonstrated that the hot tearing susceptibility in the investigated alloys was found as follows：MgZn2.5Y2Zr0.5＆gt;MgZn2.5Y0.5Zr0.5＆gt;MgZn2.5Y4Zr0.5＆gt;MgZn2.5Y6Zr0.5＆gt;MgZn2.5Y1Zr0.5. The highest hot tearing susceptibility of MgZn2.5Y2Zr0.5 alloy related to the following reasons： the largest freezing range, the biggest changing of the variation of solid fraction in vulnerable region, the least liquid film in the final stage of solidification, the formation of the second phase which worsens the liquid flow and interdendritic feeding after dendrite coherency.
基金Project(2007CB613700)supported by the National Basic Research Program of China
文摘Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloys were purified by filtering purification with and without vacuum. The type, morphology, size distribution and volume fraction of inclusion were analyzed with OM and SEM. The effect of inclusion in Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloys on anticorrosion ability was investigated with salt spray test and electrochemical test. The results show that the inclusions in the alloy can be removed effectively by filtering purification. The average size of inclusions in the alloys is decreased from 12.7 μm to 2.0 μm and the volume fraction of inclusions is reduced from 0.30% to 0.04%. With the decrease of the size of inclusions in the alloys, the corrosion rate of the alloys decreases dramatically from 38.8 g/（m 2 ·d） to 2.4 g/（m 2 ·d） in the salt spray test. The corrosion potential increases while the corrosion current decreases and the polarization resistance increases in the electrochemical tests, which indicates that the anticorrosion ability is improved.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant no.51501015).
文摘High temperature deformation behavior and workability of Mg-8.1 Gd-4.5Y-0.3Zr alloy were studied by compression tests.Arrhenius equation with strain compensation and processing maps were established.The results show that the activation energy Q,structure factor a,n and In A varies with the strain,its relationship fit well by fifth order polynomial.The flow stresses predicted by the extracted model are in good agreement with the experimental results.There are five typical domains in the processing map,and the deformation mechanisms in different domains were determined by microstructure analysis.The feasible processing window of the alloy is in the areas of 400-500℃/0.001-0.1 s^(-1).
文摘Microstructure evolution and texture development and their effects on mechanical properties of a Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloy during equal channel angular pressing（ECAP） were investigated.It is found that the microstructure is still inhomogeneous after four passes,and two zones,namely the fine grain zone（FGZ） and the coarse grain zone（CGZ） are formed.The grain refinement occurs mainly by particle-stimulated nucleation（PSN） mechanism,which led to a more random texture after four passes of ECAP.In the ECAP-processed alloy,the strength did not increase while the ductility was enhanced dramatically compared with the as-received condition.The change of ductility of this alloy was discussed in terms of texture and second phase particles.
文摘Magnesium alloys are used in aircraft because of their light weight.However,for these alloys to be applied in electronic devices,high thermal conductivities are required.Several high-potential compositions of Mg-Zn-Y-Zr alloys were selected by phase composition and their freezing ranges calculated using Thermo-Calc software.The alloys were prepared,and their fluidity,hot tearing susceptibility,mechanical properties,and thermal conductivity were obtained and compared.The alloy composed of Mg-4 wt%Zn-3 wt%Y-0.3 wt%Zr was selected for further investigation,because of its high thermal conductivity and satisfactory mechanical properties.The Mg-4 wt%Zn-3 wt%Y-0.3 wt%Zr alloy’s fluidity and hot tearing susceptibility were similar to those of the widespread AZ91 commercial casting magnesium alloy.The influence of a heat treatment regime on the microstructure,thermal conductivity,and mechanical properties of the developed alloy was also investigated.It was established that the room temperature thermal conductivity of the Mg-4 wt%Zn-3 wt%Y-0.3 wt%Zr alloy after aging at 300℃for 5 h was 105 W/m K^(-1).Additionally,the following tensile test results were obtained in aged condition:120 MPa yield strength,200 MPa ultimate tensile strength,and 4%elongation.The utilization of solid solution heat treatment at 520℃for 8 h prior to aging can promote up to 9%increase in elongation.The Mg-4 wt%Zn-3 wt%Y-0.3 wt%Zr casting alloy can be used as a high thermal conductivity material with industrial applications.
基金supported financially by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No. 2016YFB0701201)the Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 11674045)
文摘Composition homogenization in solid solution is important for industrial alloys. In the present work, a solute homogenization model is proposed based on the chemical short-range-order tendency in Mg-Gd- based alloys. After a calculation using the cluster-plus-glue-atom model, the stable Mg-Gd structural unit is derived, [Gd-Mg12 ]Mg6, where one solute Gd is nearest-neighbored with twelve Mg atoms to form the characteristic hcp cluster [Gd-Mg12 ] and this cluster is matched with six Mg glue atoms. Such a local unit is then mixed with [Mg-Mg12 ]Mg3, the stable unit for pure Mg. Assuming that the Gd-containing units are arranged in fcc- or bcc-like lattice points and the Mg units in their octahedral interstices, three proportions between the two units are obtained, 1：1, 2：3, and 1：3, which constitute three solute homogenization modes. The prevailing Mg-Gd-based alloys are consequently classified into three groups, respectively exemplified by GW103 K （Mg-10Gd-3Y-0.4Zr, wt%）, GW83 K （Mg-SGd-3Y-0.4Zr）, and GW63 K （Mg-6Gd- 3Y-0.4Zr）. Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloys were designed following the model （where Y and Zr were also added in substitution for Gd） and prepared by permanent-mould casting. According to their mechanical properties, the 1：3 alloy （Mg-5.9Gd-1.6Y-0.4Zr） shows the best comprehensive properties （ultimate tensile strength 305 MPa, yield strength 186 MPa, elongation 9.0%） in solution plus ageing state.2017 Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of The editorial office of Journal of Materials Science ＆ Technology.
