Exfoliation on as-extruded Mg-1 Li-1 Ca magnesium alloy was investigated after an immersion in 3.5 wt%NaCl aqueous solution for 90, 120 and 150 days through optical microscope, digital camera, scanning electron micros...Exfoliation on as-extruded Mg-1 Li-1 Ca magnesium alloy was investigated after an immersion in 3.5 wt%NaCl aqueous solution for 90, 120 and 150 days through optical microscope, digital camera, scanning electron microscope, electrochemical workstation, scanning Kalvin probe, X-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared spectroscope. The results demonstrated that exfoliation corrosion occurred on extruded Mg-1 Li-1 Ca alloy due to elongated microstructure parallel to surface, and delamination of lamellar structure resulted from galvanic effect and wedge effect. Skin layer with fine grains exhibited better corrosion resistance, whereas the interior with coarse grains and the intermetallic compound,Mg2 Ca particles existing in a fibrous structure, dispersed along grain boundaries and extrusion direction in a line. Furthermore, galvanic effect between Mg2 Ca particles and their neighboring a-Mg matrix facilitated dissolution of Mg2 Ca particles and a-Mg matrix; wedge effect was caused by formation of corrosion products. Exfoliation corrosion of extruded Mg-Li-Ca alloys might be a synergic effect of pitting corrosion,filiform corrosion, intergranular corrosion and stress corrosion. Finally, exfoliation corrosion mechanism was proposed.展开更多
The maximum elongation-to-failure of 960% has been achieved in the Mg-8wt%Li alloy. It is shown by measurement of true stress-strain curve and microstructure observation that dynamic recrystallization takes place duri...The maximum elongation-to-failure of 960% has been achieved in the Mg-8wt%Li alloy. It is shown by measurement of true stress-strain curve and microstructure observation that dynamic recrystallization takes place during superplastic deformation, which turns the banded grains into equiaxed grains. It is postulated by theoretical analysis that during superplastic deformation,continuous introduction of lattice dislocations into the phase interfaces contributes to the superplasticity in this alloy.During superplastic deformation,grain growth and cavity nucleation at α phase grain boundaries have also been observed.展开更多
Formation of super-hydrophobic and corrosion-resistant coatings can provide significant corrosion protection to magnesium alloys.However,it remains a grand challenge to produce such coatings for magnesium-lithium allo...Formation of super-hydrophobic and corrosion-resistant coatings can provide significant corrosion protection to magnesium alloys.However,it remains a grand challenge to produce such coatings for magnesium-lithium alloys due to their high chemical reactivity.Herein,a one-step hydrothermal processing was developed using a stearic-acid-based precursor medium,which enables the hydrothermal conversion and the formation of low surface energy materials concurrently to produce the super-hydrophobic and corrosion-resistant coating.The multiscale microstructures with nanoscale stacks and microscale spheres on the surface,as well as the through-thickness stearates,lead to the super-hydrophobicity and excellent corrosion resistance of the obtained coating.展开更多
Dual-phase Mg-Li alloys sheets were rolled at four different temperatures ranging from liquid nitrogen to 300℃to explore effect of rolling temperature on texture and mechanical properties of the material.Crystal plas...Dual-phase Mg-Li alloys sheets were rolled at four different temperatures ranging from liquid nitrogen to 300℃to explore effect of rolling temperature on texture and mechanical properties of the material.Crystal plasticity simulation was utilized to illustrate the influence of slip activity on rolling texture development.The results show that the rolling texture is largely depended on deformation temperature.Unlike commercial Mg alloys,the critical resolved shear stress of basal slip inα-Mg phase of Mg-Li alloy decreased more significantly by increasing temperature compared to that of pyramidal<c+a>slip.Enhancement of basal slip by increasing temperature triggered a decrease of split angle of basal poles for the double-peak texture.Prismaticslip largely enhanced by increasing temperature upon 200℃,which induced a wider orientation spread along the transverse direction.For theβ-Li phase,the promotion of{110}<111>slip system at elevated temperature triggered the enhancement of{211}<110>and{111}<211>texture components.The cryo-rolled sample exhibited the highest strength compared to the others due to a strong hardening behavior at this temperature.A two-stage hardening behavior was observed in these as-rolled dual-phase alloys.Strain transition at phase boundaries could be the reason for appearance of this two-stage hardening.展开更多
A low-energy plasma electrolytic oxidation(LePEO)technique is developed to simultaneously improve energy efficiency and anti-corrosion.Ionic liquids(1-butyl-3-methylimidazole tetrafluoroborate(BmimBF_(4)))as sustainab...A low-energy plasma electrolytic oxidation(LePEO)technique is developed to simultaneously improve energy efficiency and anti-corrosion.Ionic liquids(1-butyl-3-methylimidazole tetrafluoroborate(BmimBF_(4)))as sustainable corrosion inhibitors are chosen to investigate the corrosion inhibition behavior of ionic liquid(ILs)during the LePEO process for LA91 magnesium-lithium(Mg-Li)alloy.Results show that the ionic liquid BmimBF_(4)participates in the LePEO coating formation process,causing an increment in coating thickness and surface roughness.The low conductivity of the ionic liquid is responsible for the voltage and breakdown voltage increases during the LePEO with IL process(LePEO-IL).After adding BmimBF_(4),corrosion current density decreases from 1.159×10^(−4)A·cm^(−2)to 8.143×10^(−6)A·cm^(−2).The impedance modulus increases to 1.048×10^(4)Ω·cm^(−2)and neutral salt spray remains intact for 24 h.The superior corrosion resistance of the LePEO coating assisted by ionic liquid could be mainly attributed to its compact and thick barrier layer and physical absorption of ionic liquid.The ionic liquid-assisted LePEO technique provides a promising approach to reducing energy consumption and improving film performance.展开更多
The poor corrosion resistance of magnesiumlithium alloy surface works against its application in aerospace,automobile,electronics,etc.In this research,some kinds of non-toxic and non-polluting rare earth and silane(RE...The poor corrosion resistance of magnesiumlithium alloy surface works against its application in aerospace,automobile,electronics,etc.In this research,some kinds of non-toxic and non-polluting rare earth and silane(RE-Si)composite conversion coatings were built up on Mg-Li alloy surface,and formation process of coatings was investigated.The parameters for coating preparation were determined,including immersion time and temperature,pH value of conversion solution and curing time.The optimized technological parameters for preparation of RE-Si composite coating were finally confirmed.The influence of doping nanoparticles on RE-Si composite coating was also discussed,and the microstructure of coatings shows that the addition of nanoparticles can effectively improve the compactness and uniformity of composite coating.The corrosion resistance of specimens with RE-Si composite conversion coating is improved to a great extent compared with those of substrate or specimens with single rare earth(RE)conversion coating or with silane coating.The result also indicates that corrosion resistance of RE-Si composite coating doping with nanoparticles is further improved.Composition of the composite coatings was analyzed,and the effect of RE elements and silane on coating formation process was investigated.Corrosion resistance mechanism of composite coatings on Mg-Li alloy surface was discussed.展开更多
LZ91 Mg-Li alloy plates with three types of initial texture were rolled by 70%reduction at both room temperature and 200℃to explore the rolling texture formation ofα-Mg phase.The results showed that the rolling text...LZ91 Mg-Li alloy plates with three types of initial texture were rolled by 70%reduction at both room temperature and 200℃to explore the rolling texture formation ofα-Mg phase.The results showed that the rolling texture is largely affected by the initial texture.All the samples exhibited two main texture components as RD-split double peaks texture and TD-split double peaks texture after large strain rolling.The intensity of the two texture components was strongly influenced by the initial orientation and rolling temperature.Extension twinning altered the large-split non-basal orientation to a near basal one at low rolling strain.The basal orientation induced by twinning is unstable,which finally transmitted to the RD-split texture.The strong TD-split texture formed due to slip-induced orientation transition from its initial orientation.The competition between prismatic and basal slip determined the intensity and tilt angle of the TD-split texture.By increasing the rolling temperature,the TD-split texture component was enhanced in all three samples.Limitation of extension twinning behavior and the promotion of prismatic slip at elevated temperature are the main reasons for the difference in hot and cold rolling texture.展开更多
Through exploring the stress corrosion cracking(SCC)behaviors of the as-cast Mg-8%Li and Mg-8%Li-6%Zn-1.2%Y alloys in a 0.1 M NaCl solution,it revealed that the SCC susceptibility index(I_(SCC))of the Mg-8%Li alloy wa...Through exploring the stress corrosion cracking(SCC)behaviors of the as-cast Mg-8%Li and Mg-8%Li-6%Zn-1.2%Y alloys in a 0.1 M NaCl solution,it revealed that the SCC susceptibility index(I_(SCC))of the Mg-8%Li alloy was 47%,whilst the I_(SCC)of the Mg-8%Li-6%Zn-1.2%Y alloy was 68%.Surface,cross-sectional and fractography observations indicated that for the Mg-8%Li alloy,theα-Mg/β-Li interfaces acted as the preferential crack initiation sites and propagation paths during the SCC process.With regard to the Mg-8%Li-6%Zn-1.2%Y alloy,the crack initiation sites included the I-phase and the interfaces of I-phase/β-Li andα-Mg/β-Li,and the preferential propagation paths were the I-phase/β-Li andα-Mg/β-Li interfaces.Moreover,the SCC of the two alloys was concerned with hydrogen embrittlement(HE)mechanism.展开更多
The superplastic behavior and associated deformation mechanisms of a fine-grained Mg-10.1 Li-0.8Al-0.6Zn alloy(LAZ1011)with a grain size of 3.2μm,primarily composed of the BCCβphase and a small amount of the HCPαph...The superplastic behavior and associated deformation mechanisms of a fine-grained Mg-10.1 Li-0.8Al-0.6Zn alloy(LAZ1011)with a grain size of 3.2μm,primarily composed of the BCCβphase and a small amount of the HCPαphase,were examined in a temperature range of 473 K to 623 K.The microstructural refinement of this alloy was achieved by employing high-ratio differential speed rolling.The best superplasticity was achieved at 523 K and at strain rates of 10^(-4)-5×10^(-4)s^(-1),where tensile elongations of 550±600%were obtained.During the heating and holding stage of the tensile samples prior to tensile loading,a significant increase in grain size was observed at temperatures above 573 K.Therefore,it was important to consider this effect when analyzing and understanding the superplastic deformation behavior and mechanisms.In the investigated strain rate range,the superplastic flow at low strain rates was governed by lattice diffusion-controlled grain boundary sliding,while at high strain rates,lattice diffusion-controlled dislocation climb creep was the rate-controlling deformation mechanism.It was concluded that solute drag creep is unlikely to occur.During the late stages of deformation at 523 K,it was observed that grain boundary sliding led to the agglomeration of theαphase,resulting in significant strain hardening.Deformation mechanism maps were constructed forβ-Mg-Li alloys in the form of 2D and 3D formats as a function of strain rate,stress,temperature,and grain size,using the constitutive equations for various deformation mechanisms derived based on the data of the current tests.展开更多
TiO_(2)has been explored in hybrid magnesium-lithium batteries(HMLBs)due to the advantages of low self-discharge and small volume expansion during ion insertion.However,how to improve the inherently low ionic and elec...TiO_(2)has been explored in hybrid magnesium-lithium batteries(HMLBs)due to the advantages of low self-discharge and small volume expansion during ion insertion.However,how to improve the inherently low ionic and electrical conductivity of TiO_(2)is the problem that needs to be solved.In this work,a smart strategy is adopted to prepare cobalt-doped TiO_(2)@C(Co^(4+)-TiO_(2)@C)hierarchical nanocomposite derived from Co(II)(OH)n@Ti3C2.Compared with TiO_(2)@C(without cobalt doping),Co^(4+)-TiO_(2)@C shows the highest specific capacity(154.7 mAh·g^(-1)at 0.1 A·g^(-1)after 200 cycles)and extraordinary rate performance in HMLBs.The excellent electrochemical performance of Co4+-TiO_(2)@C is ascribed to the synergistic effect of the hierarchical structure and cobalt-doping.Both experimental results and density functional theory(DFT)calculation reveal that the cobalt-doping has effectively improved the electronic conductivity and reduced the Li+migration barrier.This work provides a new insight to design TiO_(2)-based cathode materials with high-performance in HMLBs.展开更多
This study describes the corrosion resistance of extruded,and extruded with post-processing annealing,Mg–7.5 Li–3 Al–1 Zn alloys.The results demonstrate that extrusion at 350°C with an extrusion speed 0.5 s^(-...This study describes the corrosion resistance of extruded,and extruded with post-processing annealing,Mg–7.5 Li–3 Al–1 Zn alloys.The results demonstrate that extrusion at 350°C with an extrusion speed 0.5 s^(-1) does not lead to the full recrystallization of the alloy,and the material still exhibits a dendritic microstructure.The post-processing annealing triggers the microstructure transformation,and the relative composition of the alloy changes.The ratio ofβ(Li)toα(Mg)in the extruded alloy was 29–71%;after annealing amount ofβ(Li)increased,and the ratio ofβ(Li)toα(Mg)in the annealed alloy was 35–65%.Corrosion testing shows that in 3.5 wt%Na Cl the extruded alloys immediately undergo strong dissolution.As a result of the subsequent annealing,an improvement of corrosion resistance is observed.The higher amount ofβ(Li)in the annealed alloy reduces the area ratio of cathodic to anodic sites of corrosion,and this makes the annealed alloy more resistive under the analyzed conditions.展开更多
The as-cast and as-extruded Mg-9Li, Mg-9Li-0.3Ce alloys were respectively prepared through a simple alloying process and hot extrusion. The microstructures of these alloys were investigated by optical microscope （OM...The as-cast and as-extruded Mg-9Li, Mg-9Li-0.3Ce alloys were respectively prepared through a simple alloying process and hot extrusion. The microstructures of these alloys were investigated by optical microscope （OM）, scanning electron microscope （SEM）, X-ray diffractometer （XRD） and energy dispersive spectrometer （EDS）. The results indicate that Ce addition produces a strong grain refining effect in Mg-9Li alloy. The grain size of the as-extruded alloy reduces abruptly from 88.2 μm to 10.5 μm when the addition of Ce is 0.36%. Mg12Ce is verified and exists inside the grains or at the grain boundaries, thus possibly pins up grain boundaries and restrains the grain growth.展开更多
It is recently suggested that air-formed film plays an important role in controlling corrosion resistance of Mg-Li alloys. However, the structure of the air-formed film and its effect on corrosion resistance of Mg-Li ...It is recently suggested that air-formed film plays an important role in controlling corrosion resistance of Mg-Li alloys. However, the structure of the air-formed film and its effect on corrosion resistance of Mg-Li alloys has not been fully understood. Firstly, the air-formed films formed on α and β phases in a dual-phase LZ91 Mg-Li alloy after exposure to laboratory air for up to 48 h have been examined by SEM under the assistance of ultramicrotomy. Then, the effect of the air-formed film on surface potential and, consequently, corrosion/oxidation behavior of the alloy has been investigated. Finally, in order to exclude the influence from α phase, the structure of the air-formed film on β phase and its effect on corrosion/oxidation behavior of Mg-Li alloys have been studied based on a single-phase LA141 Mg-Li alloy. The results show that the air-formed film is thin and negligible on α phase but thick on β phase after prolonged exposure to laboratory air. The thick air-formed film on β phase has a multilayer structure with an inner layer consisting of Mg O/Mg(OH)_(2) and outer layer consisting of Li_(2)CO_(3), which greatly elevates the surface potential of β phase in air. Both LZ91 and LA141 Mg-Li alloys firstly undergo uniform corrosion and then filiform corrosion when immersed in Na Cl solution and the pre-existed air-formed film on β-Li phase can retard the occurrence of filiform corrosion in the alloys.展开更多
New experimental data are presented on the density and thermal expansion of solid and liquid magnesium and ultralight magnesium–lithium alloys containing 23.03 and 30.02 at.% Li, respectively. The measurements were p...New experimental data are presented on the density and thermal expansion of solid and liquid magnesium and ultralight magnesium–lithium alloys containing 23.03 and 30.02 at.% Li, respectively. The measurements were performed using the dilatometer method and the gamma-ray attenuation technique in the temperature range from 145 to 1244 K for magnesium and from 293 to ~1000 K for the alloys. The density changes during the solid?liquid phase transition were directly measured for Mg and the Mg70Li30 alloy. The temperature dependences and reference tables of the investigated volumetric properties were developed. A comparison of the obtained results with literature data was made. The study showed that the eutectic composition in the magnesium- lithium system differs from 23 at.% Li. The concentration dependence of molar volume of the magnesium-lithium liquid system was found to be almost linear in the interval of 0-30 at.% Li and deviated noticeably from the corresponding dependence for an ideal mixture.展开更多
High corrosion kinetics and localised corrosion progress are the primary concerns arising from the clinical implementation of magnesium(Mg)based implantable devices.In this study,a binary Mglithium(Li)alloy consisting...High corrosion kinetics and localised corrosion progress are the primary concerns arising from the clinical implementation of magnesium(Mg)based implantable devices.In this study,a binary Mglithium(Li)alloy consisting a record high Li content of 14%(in weight)was employed as model material aiming to yield homogenous and slow corrosion behaviour in a simulated body fluid,i.e.minimum essential medium(MEM),in comparison to that of generic Mg alloy AZ31 and biocompatible Mg-0.5Zn-0.5Ca counterparts.Scanning electron microscopy examination reveals single-phase microstructural characteristics of Mg-14Li(b-Li),whilst the presence of insoluble phases,cathodic to a-Mg matrix,in AZ31 and Mg-0.5Zn-0.5Ca.Though slight differences exist in the corrosion kinetics of all the specimens over a short-term time scale(no longer than 60 min),as indicated by potentiodynamic polarisation and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy,profound variations are apparent in terms of immersion tests,i.e.mass loss and hydrogen evolution measurements(up to 7 days).Cross-sectional micrographs unveil severe pitting corrosion in AZ31 and Mg-0.5Zn-0.5Ca,but not the case for Mg-14Li.X-ray diffraction patterns and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy confirm that a compact film(25 mm in thickness)consisting of lithium carbonate(Li2CO3)and calcium hydroxide was generated on the surface of Mg-14Li in MEM,which contributes greatly to its low corrosion rate.It is proposed therefore that the single-phase structure and formation of protective and defect-free Li2CO3 film give rise to the controlled and homogenous corrosion behaviour of Mg-14Li in MEM,providing new insights for the exploration of biodegradable Mg materials.展开更多
The properties among of phytic acid conversion coatings,RE-phytic conversion coatings,rare earth conversion coatings and chromate conversion coatings were compared.The surface micrograph and the corrosion morphology o...The properties among of phytic acid conversion coatings,RE-phytic conversion coatings,rare earth conversion coatings and chromate conversion coatings were compared.The surface micrograph and the corrosion morphology of matrix and various coatings were observed,and the polarization curve,amount of hydrogen evolution and coating binding force were tested.The infrared spectra of phytic acid solution,phytic acid conversion coatings and RE-phytic conversion coatings were compared.The results indicated that the phytic acid coating and RE-phytic acid coating have better corrosion resistance and the RE-phytic acid coating is much better.The infrared spectra indicated that the characteristic peak of phytic acid conversion coatings shift left compared to that of phytic acid.The characteristic peak of RE-phytic conversion coating is similar with that of the phytic acid conversion coating.The di-hydrogen phosphate group of phytic acid reacted with metal matrix or rare earth conversion coating to generate hydrophosphate or phosphate.Phytic acid conversion coating consists of magnesium salt,aluminum salt,zinc salt and ferrous salt.The RE-phytic coating contains cerium salt besides those salts.展开更多
Three kinds of different phases of Mg-xLi-1Al alloys with x=5 （full α LA51）, 9 （dual-phase LA91）, and 14 （rich-βLA141） were prepared by vacuum melting method. Their microstructure and damping capacities were i...Three kinds of different phases of Mg-xLi-1Al alloys with x=5 （full α LA51）, 9 （dual-phase LA91）, and 14 （rich-βLA141） were prepared by vacuum melting method. Their microstructure and damping capacities were investigated by optical microscopy, X-ray diffractometry, and dynamic mechanical analysis. The results show that the addition of Li changes the crystal structure of the alloys and causes new damping mechanisms to emerge. And the appearance of BCC structure makes the damping performance improved remarkably. The lower the elastic modulus is, the smaller the strain is and even the slower the acceleration is. The dual-phase alloy shows a better damping capacity while the temperature changes. Furthermore, all three alloys have two significant peaks：P1 caused by the movement of dislocations on the basal planes and P2 caused by the sliding of grain boundaries.展开更多
In this study, the fine-grained Mg–Li alloy was prepared by friction stir processing(FSP). The microstructure and mechanical properties of the frictionstir-processed(FSPed) Mg–Li alloy were investigated. The result ...In this study, the fine-grained Mg–Li alloy was prepared by friction stir processing(FSP). The microstructure and mechanical properties of the frictionstir-processed(FSPed) Mg–Li alloy were investigated. The result showed that FSP resulted in the grain refinement, and the average grain size of the b-Li phase was about 7.5 lm.Besides the a-Mg and b-Li phases, a small amount of Li_(3)Mg_(7), Li_(2)MgAl and AlLi phases were obtained. Compared with the base metal(BM), the weakening of the crystallographic texture occurred in the FSPed material,and the c-axis of the a-phase and the <001> crystallographic orientation of the b-phase were tilted about 45°with respect to the transverse direction(TD). The average microhardness(HV 67.8) of the stir zone was higher than that of the BM(HV 61.5). The yield strength(YS) and the ultimate tensile strength(UTS) of the FSPed material were higher than those of the BM, while the elongation slightly reduced. Grain refinement had more significant effect on strength improvement compared with the texture variation for the FSPed material. The fracture surfaces of the BM and FSPed materials showed dimple characteristics.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51571134)the SDUST Research Fund (No. 2014TDJH104)
文摘Exfoliation on as-extruded Mg-1 Li-1 Ca magnesium alloy was investigated after an immersion in 3.5 wt%NaCl aqueous solution for 90, 120 and 150 days through optical microscope, digital camera, scanning electron microscope, electrochemical workstation, scanning Kalvin probe, X-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared spectroscope. The results demonstrated that exfoliation corrosion occurred on extruded Mg-1 Li-1 Ca alloy due to elongated microstructure parallel to surface, and delamination of lamellar structure resulted from galvanic effect and wedge effect. Skin layer with fine grains exhibited better corrosion resistance, whereas the interior with coarse grains and the intermetallic compound,Mg2 Ca particles existing in a fibrous structure, dispersed along grain boundaries and extrusion direction in a line. Furthermore, galvanic effect between Mg2 Ca particles and their neighboring a-Mg matrix facilitated dissolution of Mg2 Ca particles and a-Mg matrix; wedge effect was caused by formation of corrosion products. Exfoliation corrosion of extruded Mg-Li-Ca alloys might be a synergic effect of pitting corrosion,filiform corrosion, intergranular corrosion and stress corrosion. Finally, exfoliation corrosion mechanism was proposed.
文摘The maximum elongation-to-failure of 960% has been achieved in the Mg-8wt%Li alloy. It is shown by measurement of true stress-strain curve and microstructure observation that dynamic recrystallization takes place during superplastic deformation, which turns the banded grains into equiaxed grains. It is postulated by theoretical analysis that during superplastic deformation,continuous introduction of lattice dislocations into the phase interfaces contributes to the superplasticity in this alloy.During superplastic deformation,grain growth and cavity nucleation at α phase grain boundaries have also been observed.
基金support from the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Hohai university(B200202122)National Natural Science Foundation of China(51878246 and 51979099)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China(BK20191303)Key Research and Development Project of Jiangsu Province of China(BE2017148).
文摘Formation of super-hydrophobic and corrosion-resistant coatings can provide significant corrosion protection to magnesium alloys.However,it remains a grand challenge to produce such coatings for magnesium-lithium alloys due to their high chemical reactivity.Herein,a one-step hydrothermal processing was developed using a stearic-acid-based precursor medium,which enables the hydrothermal conversion and the formation of low surface energy materials concurrently to produce the super-hydrophobic and corrosion-resistant coating.The multiscale microstructures with nanoscale stacks and microscale spheres on the surface,as well as the through-thickness stearates,lead to the super-hydrophobicity and excellent corrosion resistance of the obtained coating.
基金F.Guo thanks for the support of Chongqing Research Program of Basic Research and Frontier Technology Scientific Research(cstc2019jcyj-msxmX0111)University Innovation Research Group of Chongqing(CXQT20023)+1 种基金Scientific Research Foundation of Chongqing University of Technology(2017ZD35)L.Y.Jiang is sponsored by Science and Technology Research Program of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission(Grant No.KJQN201901127).
文摘Dual-phase Mg-Li alloys sheets were rolled at four different temperatures ranging from liquid nitrogen to 300℃to explore effect of rolling temperature on texture and mechanical properties of the material.Crystal plasticity simulation was utilized to illustrate the influence of slip activity on rolling texture development.The results show that the rolling texture is largely depended on deformation temperature.Unlike commercial Mg alloys,the critical resolved shear stress of basal slip inα-Mg phase of Mg-Li alloy decreased more significantly by increasing temperature compared to that of pyramidal<c+a>slip.Enhancement of basal slip by increasing temperature triggered a decrease of split angle of basal poles for the double-peak texture.Prismaticslip largely enhanced by increasing temperature upon 200℃,which induced a wider orientation spread along the transverse direction.For theβ-Li phase,the promotion of{110}<111>slip system at elevated temperature triggered the enhancement of{211}<110>and{111}<211>texture components.The cryo-rolled sample exhibited the highest strength compared to the others due to a strong hardening behavior at this temperature.A two-stage hardening behavior was observed in these as-rolled dual-phase alloys.Strain transition at phase boundaries could be the reason for appearance of this two-stage hardening.
基金supported by the Natural Science Founda-tion of Beijing(Grant No.2182017,2202017).
文摘A low-energy plasma electrolytic oxidation(LePEO)technique is developed to simultaneously improve energy efficiency and anti-corrosion.Ionic liquids(1-butyl-3-methylimidazole tetrafluoroborate(BmimBF_(4)))as sustainable corrosion inhibitors are chosen to investigate the corrosion inhibition behavior of ionic liquid(ILs)during the LePEO process for LA91 magnesium-lithium(Mg-Li)alloy.Results show that the ionic liquid BmimBF_(4)participates in the LePEO coating formation process,causing an increment in coating thickness and surface roughness.The low conductivity of the ionic liquid is responsible for the voltage and breakdown voltage increases during the LePEO with IL process(LePEO-IL).After adding BmimBF_(4),corrosion current density decreases from 1.159×10^(−4)A·cm^(−2)to 8.143×10^(−6)A·cm^(−2).The impedance modulus increases to 1.048×10^(4)Ω·cm^(−2)and neutral salt spray remains intact for 24 h.The superior corrosion resistance of the LePEO coating assisted by ionic liquid could be mainly attributed to its compact and thick barrier layer and physical absorption of ionic liquid.The ionic liquid-assisted LePEO technique provides a promising approach to reducing energy consumption and improving film performance.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51172010)。
文摘The poor corrosion resistance of magnesiumlithium alloy surface works against its application in aerospace,automobile,electronics,etc.In this research,some kinds of non-toxic and non-polluting rare earth and silane(RE-Si)composite conversion coatings were built up on Mg-Li alloy surface,and formation process of coatings was investigated.The parameters for coating preparation were determined,including immersion time and temperature,pH value of conversion solution and curing time.The optimized technological parameters for preparation of RE-Si composite coating were finally confirmed.The influence of doping nanoparticles on RE-Si composite coating was also discussed,and the microstructure of coatings shows that the addition of nanoparticles can effectively improve the compactness and uniformity of composite coating.The corrosion resistance of specimens with RE-Si composite conversion coating is improved to a great extent compared with those of substrate or specimens with single rare earth(RE)conversion coating or with silane coating.The result also indicates that corrosion resistance of RE-Si composite coating doping with nanoparticles is further improved.Composition of the composite coatings was analyzed,and the effect of RE elements and silane on coating formation process was investigated.Corrosion resistance mechanism of composite coatings on Mg-Li alloy surface was discussed.
基金supported by Research Program of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission(KJQN201901127)University Innovation Research Group of Chongqing(CXQT20023)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing(cstc2021ycjh-bgzxm0184)support by the Research Program of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission(KJQN202201151)National Natural Science Foundation of China(52201107).
文摘LZ91 Mg-Li alloy plates with three types of initial texture were rolled by 70%reduction at both room temperature and 200℃to explore the rolling texture formation ofα-Mg phase.The results showed that the rolling texture is largely affected by the initial texture.All the samples exhibited two main texture components as RD-split double peaks texture and TD-split double peaks texture after large strain rolling.The intensity of the two texture components was strongly influenced by the initial orientation and rolling temperature.Extension twinning altered the large-split non-basal orientation to a near basal one at low rolling strain.The basal orientation induced by twinning is unstable,which finally transmitted to the RD-split texture.The strong TD-split texture formed due to slip-induced orientation transition from its initial orientation.The competition between prismatic and basal slip determined the intensity and tilt angle of the TD-split texture.By increasing the rolling temperature,the TD-split texture component was enhanced in all three samples.Limitation of extension twinning behavior and the promotion of prismatic slip at elevated temperature are the main reasons for the difference in hot and cold rolling texture.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China Projects under Grant[Nos.51871211,U21A2049,52071220,51701129 and 51971054]Liaoning Province’s project of"Revitalizing Liaoning Talents"(XLYC1907062)+10 种基金the Doctor Startup Fund of Natural Science Foundation Program of Liaoning Province(No.2019-BS-200)the Strategic New Industry Development Special Foundation of Shenzhen(JCYJ20170306141749970)the funds of International Joint Laboratory for Light AlloysLiaoning Bai Qian Wan Talents Programthe Domain Foundation of Equipment Advance Research of 13th Five-year Plan(61409220118)National Key Research and Development Program of China under Grant[Nos.2017YFB0702001 and 2016YFB0301105]the Innovation Fund of Institute of Metal Research(IMR)Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS)the National Basic Research Program of China(973 Program)project under Grant No.2013CB632205the Fundamental Research Fund for the Central Universities under Grant[No.N2009006]Bintech-IMR R&D Program[No.GYY-JSBU-2022-009]。
文摘Through exploring the stress corrosion cracking(SCC)behaviors of the as-cast Mg-8%Li and Mg-8%Li-6%Zn-1.2%Y alloys in a 0.1 M NaCl solution,it revealed that the SCC susceptibility index(I_(SCC))of the Mg-8%Li alloy was 47%,whilst the I_(SCC)of the Mg-8%Li-6%Zn-1.2%Y alloy was 68%.Surface,cross-sectional and fractography observations indicated that for the Mg-8%Li alloy,theα-Mg/β-Li interfaces acted as the preferential crack initiation sites and propagation paths during the SCC process.With regard to the Mg-8%Li-6%Zn-1.2%Y alloy,the crack initiation sites included the I-phase and the interfaces of I-phase/β-Li andα-Mg/β-Li,and the preferential propagation paths were the I-phase/β-Li andα-Mg/β-Li interfaces.Moreover,the SCC of the two alloys was concerned with hydrogen embrittlement(HE)mechanism.
文摘The superplastic behavior and associated deformation mechanisms of a fine-grained Mg-10.1 Li-0.8Al-0.6Zn alloy(LAZ1011)with a grain size of 3.2μm,primarily composed of the BCCβphase and a small amount of the HCPαphase,were examined in a temperature range of 473 K to 623 K.The microstructural refinement of this alloy was achieved by employing high-ratio differential speed rolling.The best superplasticity was achieved at 523 K and at strain rates of 10^(-4)-5×10^(-4)s^(-1),where tensile elongations of 550±600%were obtained.During the heating and holding stage of the tensile samples prior to tensile loading,a significant increase in grain size was observed at temperatures above 573 K.Therefore,it was important to consider this effect when analyzing and understanding the superplastic deformation behavior and mechanisms.In the investigated strain rate range,the superplastic flow at low strain rates was governed by lattice diffusion-controlled grain boundary sliding,while at high strain rates,lattice diffusion-controlled dislocation climb creep was the rate-controlling deformation mechanism.It was concluded that solute drag creep is unlikely to occur.During the late stages of deformation at 523 K,it was observed that grain boundary sliding led to the agglomeration of theαphase,resulting in significant strain hardening.Deformation mechanism maps were constructed forβ-Mg-Li alloys in the form of 2D and 3D formats as a function of strain rate,stress,temperature,and grain size,using the constitutive equations for various deformation mechanisms derived based on the data of the current tests.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22278347)the Graduate Research Innovation Project of Xinjiang(No.XJGRI2017002)the Doctoral Innovation Program of Xinjiang University(No.XJUBSCX-2017012).
文摘TiO_(2)has been explored in hybrid magnesium-lithium batteries(HMLBs)due to the advantages of low self-discharge and small volume expansion during ion insertion.However,how to improve the inherently low ionic and electrical conductivity of TiO_(2)is the problem that needs to be solved.In this work,a smart strategy is adopted to prepare cobalt-doped TiO_(2)@C(Co^(4+)-TiO_(2)@C)hierarchical nanocomposite derived from Co(II)(OH)n@Ti3C2.Compared with TiO_(2)@C(without cobalt doping),Co^(4+)-TiO_(2)@C shows the highest specific capacity(154.7 mAh·g^(-1)at 0.1 A·g^(-1)after 200 cycles)and extraordinary rate performance in HMLBs.The excellent electrochemical performance of Co4+-TiO_(2)@C is ascribed to the synergistic effect of the hierarchical structure and cobalt-doping.Both experimental results and density functional theory(DFT)calculation reveal that the cobalt-doping has effectively improved the electronic conductivity and reduced the Li+migration barrier.This work provides a new insight to design TiO_(2)-based cathode materials with high-performance in HMLBs.
文摘This study describes the corrosion resistance of extruded,and extruded with post-processing annealing,Mg–7.5 Li–3 Al–1 Zn alloys.The results demonstrate that extrusion at 350°C with an extrusion speed 0.5 s^(-1) does not lead to the full recrystallization of the alloy,and the material still exhibits a dendritic microstructure.The post-processing annealing triggers the microstructure transformation,and the relative composition of the alloy changes.The ratio ofβ(Li)toα(Mg)in the extruded alloy was 29–71%;after annealing amount ofβ(Li)increased,and the ratio ofβ(Li)toα(Mg)in the annealed alloy was 35–65%.Corrosion testing shows that in 3.5 wt%Na Cl the extruded alloys immediately undergo strong dissolution.As a result of the subsequent annealing,an improvement of corrosion resistance is observed.The higher amount ofβ(Li)in the annealed alloy reduces the area ratio of cathodic to anodic sites of corrosion,and this makes the annealed alloy more resistive under the analyzed conditions.
基金Project(2007CB613706)supported by the National Basic Research Program of ChinaProject(2009AA03Z507)supported by the National High-tech Program of ChinaProjects(2010CSTC-HDLS,CSTC2010AA4048)supported by Chongqing Science and Technology Commission,China
文摘The as-cast and as-extruded Mg-9Li, Mg-9Li-0.3Ce alloys were respectively prepared through a simple alloying process and hot extrusion. The microstructures of these alloys were investigated by optical microscope （OM）, scanning electron microscope （SEM）, X-ray diffractometer （XRD） and energy dispersive spectrometer （EDS）. The results indicate that Ce addition produces a strong grain refining effect in Mg-9Li alloy. The grain size of the as-extruded alloy reduces abruptly from 88.2 μm to 10.5 μm when the addition of Ce is 0.36%. Mg12Ce is verified and exists inside the grains or at the grain boundaries, thus possibly pins up grain boundaries and restrains the grain growth.
基金gratefully acknowledge Chongqing Talent Plan: Leading Talents in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CQYC201903051)University Innovation Research Group of Chongqing (CXQT20023)Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing (cstc2021ycjh-bgzxm0184)。
文摘It is recently suggested that air-formed film plays an important role in controlling corrosion resistance of Mg-Li alloys. However, the structure of the air-formed film and its effect on corrosion resistance of Mg-Li alloys has not been fully understood. Firstly, the air-formed films formed on α and β phases in a dual-phase LZ91 Mg-Li alloy after exposure to laboratory air for up to 48 h have been examined by SEM under the assistance of ultramicrotomy. Then, the effect of the air-formed film on surface potential and, consequently, corrosion/oxidation behavior of the alloy has been investigated. Finally, in order to exclude the influence from α phase, the structure of the air-formed film on β phase and its effect on corrosion/oxidation behavior of Mg-Li alloys have been studied based on a single-phase LA141 Mg-Li alloy. The results show that the air-formed film is thin and negligible on α phase but thick on β phase after prolonged exposure to laboratory air. The thick air-formed film on β phase has a multilayer structure with an inner layer consisting of Mg O/Mg(OH)_(2) and outer layer consisting of Li_(2)CO_(3), which greatly elevates the surface potential of β phase in air. Both LZ91 and LA141 Mg-Li alloys firstly undergo uniform corrosion and then filiform corrosion when immersed in Na Cl solution and the pre-existed air-formed film on β-Li phase can retard the occurrence of filiform corrosion in the alloys.
基金the study of volume properties of melts and density changes during the solid–liquid transition was financially supported by RFBR (Grant No. 16-38-00669)
文摘New experimental data are presented on the density and thermal expansion of solid and liquid magnesium and ultralight magnesium–lithium alloys containing 23.03 and 30.02 at.% Li, respectively. The measurements were performed using the dilatometer method and the gamma-ray attenuation technique in the temperature range from 145 to 1244 K for magnesium and from 293 to ~1000 K for the alloys. The density changes during the solid?liquid phase transition were directly measured for Mg and the Mg70Li30 alloy. The temperature dependences and reference tables of the investigated volumetric properties were developed. A comparison of the obtained results with literature data was made. The study showed that the eutectic composition in the magnesium- lithium system differs from 23 at.% Li. The concentration dependence of molar volume of the magnesium-lithium liquid system was found to be almost linear in the interval of 0-30 at.% Li and deviated noticeably from the corresponding dependence for an ideal mixture.
基金the financial support from the Australian Research Council(ARC)through Linkage scheme(LP150100343)C.L.is supported by China Scholarship Council(CSC).
文摘High corrosion kinetics and localised corrosion progress are the primary concerns arising from the clinical implementation of magnesium(Mg)based implantable devices.In this study,a binary Mglithium(Li)alloy consisting a record high Li content of 14%(in weight)was employed as model material aiming to yield homogenous and slow corrosion behaviour in a simulated body fluid,i.e.minimum essential medium(MEM),in comparison to that of generic Mg alloy AZ31 and biocompatible Mg-0.5Zn-0.5Ca counterparts.Scanning electron microscopy examination reveals single-phase microstructural characteristics of Mg-14Li(b-Li),whilst the presence of insoluble phases,cathodic to a-Mg matrix,in AZ31 and Mg-0.5Zn-0.5Ca.Though slight differences exist in the corrosion kinetics of all the specimens over a short-term time scale(no longer than 60 min),as indicated by potentiodynamic polarisation and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy,profound variations are apparent in terms of immersion tests,i.e.mass loss and hydrogen evolution measurements(up to 7 days).Cross-sectional micrographs unveil severe pitting corrosion in AZ31 and Mg-0.5Zn-0.5Ca,but not the case for Mg-14Li.X-ray diffraction patterns and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy confirm that a compact film(25 mm in thickness)consisting of lithium carbonate(Li2CO3)and calcium hydroxide was generated on the surface of Mg-14Li in MEM,which contributes greatly to its low corrosion rate.It is proposed therefore that the single-phase structure and formation of protective and defect-free Li2CO3 film give rise to the controlled and homogenous corrosion behaviour of Mg-14Li in MEM,providing new insights for the exploration of biodegradable Mg materials.
基金Funded by the Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology,Ministry of Education
文摘The properties among of phytic acid conversion coatings,RE-phytic conversion coatings,rare earth conversion coatings and chromate conversion coatings were compared.The surface micrograph and the corrosion morphology of matrix and various coatings were observed,and the polarization curve,amount of hydrogen evolution and coating binding force were tested.The infrared spectra of phytic acid solution,phytic acid conversion coatings and RE-phytic conversion coatings were compared.The results indicated that the phytic acid coating and RE-phytic acid coating have better corrosion resistance and the RE-phytic acid coating is much better.The infrared spectra indicated that the characteristic peak of phytic acid conversion coatings shift left compared to that of phytic acid.The characteristic peak of RE-phytic conversion coating is similar with that of the phytic acid conversion coating.The di-hydrogen phosphate group of phytic acid reacted with metal matrix or rare earth conversion coating to generate hydrophosphate or phosphate.Phytic acid conversion coating consists of magnesium salt,aluminum salt,zinc salt and ferrous salt.The RE-phytic coating contains cerium salt besides those salts.
基金Project(NCET-11-0554)supported by the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University,ChinaProject(2011BAE22B04)supported by the National Key Technology R&D Program,ChinaProject(51271206)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Three kinds of different phases of Mg-xLi-1Al alloys with x=5 （full α LA51）, 9 （dual-phase LA91）, and 14 （rich-βLA141） were prepared by vacuum melting method. Their microstructure and damping capacities were investigated by optical microscopy, X-ray diffractometry, and dynamic mechanical analysis. The results show that the addition of Li changes the crystal structure of the alloys and causes new damping mechanisms to emerge. And the appearance of BCC structure makes the damping performance improved remarkably. The lower the elastic modulus is, the smaller the strain is and even the slower the acceleration is. The dual-phase alloy shows a better damping capacity while the temperature changes. Furthermore, all three alloys have two significant peaks：P1 caused by the movement of dislocations on the basal planes and P2 caused by the sliding of grain boundaries.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51574192,51404180,51274161 and U1360105)。
文摘In this study, the fine-grained Mg–Li alloy was prepared by friction stir processing(FSP). The microstructure and mechanical properties of the frictionstir-processed(FSPed) Mg–Li alloy were investigated. The result showed that FSP resulted in the grain refinement, and the average grain size of the b-Li phase was about 7.5 lm.Besides the a-Mg and b-Li phases, a small amount of Li_(3)Mg_(7), Li_(2)MgAl and AlLi phases were obtained. Compared with the base metal(BM), the weakening of the crystallographic texture occurred in the FSPed material,and the c-axis of the a-phase and the <001> crystallographic orientation of the b-phase were tilted about 45°with respect to the transverse direction(TD). The average microhardness(HV 67.8) of the stir zone was higher than that of the BM(HV 61.5). The yield strength(YS) and the ultimate tensile strength(UTS) of the FSPed material were higher than those of the BM, while the elongation slightly reduced. Grain refinement had more significant effect on strength improvement compared with the texture variation for the FSPed material. The fracture surfaces of the BM and FSPed materials showed dimple characteristics.
