By means of optical microscope （OM）, X-ray diffraction （XRD）, scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and transmission electron microscopy （TEM） analyses, the microstructures of as-cast and heat-treated Mg--4Zn-IY ...By means of optical microscope （OM）, X-ray diffraction （XRD）, scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and transmission electron microscopy （TEM） analyses, the microstructures of as-cast and heat-treated Mg--4Zn-IY （wt%） alloy containing quasi-crystal phase were studied. The microstructure of the as-cast alloy consists of a-Mg solid solution grains, intermetallic particles and eutectic phases （W-phase and 1-phase）, and huge grains with seri- ous dendritic segregation are clearly observed. After heat treatment, phase transformation and dissolution occur in the alloy and many phases remain. When the alloy was treated above 410 ~C, the eutectic phases transform into spherical shape as the I-phase turns to W-phase. After heat treatment for long time, the alloy is over burnt and the W-phase decomposes to Mg-Y binary phase.展开更多
Thermomechanical treatment T10(extension twinning+aging treatment)can largely enhance the precipitation strengthening effect of magnesium alloys.In this study,dislocation structure evolution and precipitation behavior...Thermomechanical treatment T10(extension twinning+aging treatment)can largely enhance the precipitation strengthening effect of magnesium alloys.In this study,dislocation structure evolution and precipitation behavior during T10 treatment of an AZ80 extruded bar were analyzed mainly by two-beam diffraction in TEM.At a compressive strain of 1%in the extrusion direction(ED),a typical dislocation configuration,including basal I1 stacking faults(SFs)and<c+a>dislocations,has been established in extension twins.As the strain reaches 7%,the volume fraction of extension twins increases to more than 90%at which point high dense I1 SFs and<c+a>dislocations occur.After aging for 2 h at 150℃for the 7%strained sample,masses of basal I1 SFs and<c+a>dislocations remain in the extension twins and can act as effective nucleation sites and solute fast-diffusion channels for continuous precipitates.Consequently,the precipitates in extension twins become highly dense.展开更多
The microstructure and thermophysical properties of Mg-2 Zn-x Cu alloys(x=0.5, 1.0 and 1.5, at.%) were investigated through microstructural and thermophysical characterization, heat treatment, and first-principles cal...The microstructure and thermophysical properties of Mg-2 Zn-x Cu alloys(x=0.5, 1.0 and 1.5, at.%) were investigated through microstructural and thermophysical characterization, heat treatment, and first-principles calculations. It was found that the addition of Cu had influence on the microstructure and thermophysical properties of the alloy. As the Cu content increased, the content of the MgCuZn phase increased in the as-cast alloys along with the electrical and thermal conductivities. After solution treatment, the eutectic structure partially decomposed and Zn atoms dissolved into the matrix, leading to the decrease in both the electrical and thermal conductivities of the alloy. During the early stages of the aging treatment, solute atoms precipitated from the matrix, thus increasing the electrical conductivity of the alloy. After aging for 24 h, the thermal conductivity of Mg-2 Zn-1.5 Cu alloy reached the maximum of 147.1 W/(m·K). The thermostable MgCuZn phases were responsible for increasing the electrical and thermal conductivities. Smaller amounts of Zn atoms dissolved in the matrix resulted in smaller lattice distortion and higher conductivities. The first-principles calculations findings also proved that the MgCuZn phases had very high conductance.展开更多
Mg-Zn-RE （Gd, Y） alloys with different Gd/Y atomic ratios were prepared by conventional casting, and the microstructure of the alloys was studied by multiple means. Icosahedral quasicrystal phases are observed in al...Mg-Zn-RE （Gd, Y） alloys with different Gd/Y atomic ratios were prepared by conventional casting, and the microstructure of the alloys was studied by multiple means. Icosahedral quasicrystal phases are observed in all alloys. The different Gd/Y atomic ratios affect the micro- structures of the alloys irregularly. The alloy with more Gd has large dendritic structure and more complicated phase composition which are composed of I-phase lamellar eutectic, W-phase divorced eutectic, Mg-RE cuboid par- ticles and Mg-Zn binary phases. Other two alloys show similar microstructures and phase compositions with very thin lamellar eutectics which distribute along the inter- dendritic region, and the lamellar eutectics are formed by I-phase and Mg. The element contents of the I-phases and Mg-RE phases are partially controlled by the Gd/Y atomic ratio.展开更多
The cooling gradient of Mg-3 Zn-1 Ca-0.5 Sr alloy in cast ingots under different cooling methods(air cooling,warm-water cooling and ice-water-mixture cooling) was examined and the effect of cooling rate on the structu...The cooling gradient of Mg-3 Zn-1 Ca-0.5 Sr alloy in cast ingots under different cooling methods(air cooling,warm-water cooling and ice-water-mixture cooling) was examined and the effect of cooling rate on the structure and corrosion properties was studied.The microstructure of the alloy was composed of α-Mg,Ca_(2) Mg_(6) Zn_(3) and Mg_(17)Sr_(2) phases.As the solidification cooling rate increased,the grain was refined,Zn and Sr were less segregated,the distributions of Zn and Sr were more uniform,and corrosion rate was found to first increase and then decrease;this contradicts the findings of recent research.With cooling rate increasing,the number of corroded microcouples comprising second phase and α-Mg increases.More α-Mg participates in corrosion,leading to a layered and deep corrosion pit and an increased corrosion rate.However,as the microstructure became sufficiently dense,the corroded structure protected the deep α-Mg from participating in corrosion,thus reducing the corrosion rate.展开更多
The morphology and crystal structure of the precipitates in Mg-7Gd-3Y-1Nd-1Zn-0.5Zr(wt.%)alloy with fine plate-like 14H-LPSO structures aged at 240℃were investigated using transmission electron microscopy(TEM)and hig...The morphology and crystal structure of the precipitates in Mg-7Gd-3Y-1Nd-1Zn-0.5Zr(wt.%)alloy with fine plate-like 14H-LPSO structures aged at 240℃were investigated using transmission electron microscopy(TEM)and high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy(HAADF-STEM).Fine plate-like 14H-LPSO structures precipitate after heat treatment at 500℃for 2 h,andβ-type phases precipitate after the alloy is aged at 240℃.The long-period atomic stacking sequence of 14H-LPSO structures along the[0001]αdirection is ABABCACACACBABA.After being aged at 240℃for 2 h,theβ-type phases are the ordered solution clusters,zig-zag GP zones,and a small number ofβ′phases.The peak hardness is obtained at 240℃for 18 h with a Brinell hardness of 112,theβ-type phases areβ’phases and local RE-rich structures.After being aged at 240℃for 100 h,theβ-type phases areβ’,β1 andβ’F phases.β′phases nucleate from the zig-zag GP zones directly withoutβ″phases,and then transform intoβ1 phase byβ’→β’F→β1 transformations.The Zn not only can form LPSO structure,but also is the constituent element ofβ1 phases.LPSO structures have a certain hindrance to the coarsening ofβ’andβ1 along<0001>α.展开更多
The extruded Mg-7Y-1Nd-0.5Zr(wt%)alloy were performed to the same strain hot rolling with different temperatures.The microstructure and texture evolution of the sheets were investigated by optical microscopy(OM),scann...The extruded Mg-7Y-1Nd-0.5Zr(wt%)alloy were performed to the same strain hot rolling with different temperatures.The microstructure and texture evolution of the sheets were investigated by optical microscopy(OM),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM),X-ray diffraction(XRD),and electron back-scattered diffraction(EBSD).The results indicate that the microstructure becomes homogeneous after hot rolling process and precipitated phase distributes at grain boundaries along rolling direction.With the increase in rolling temperature,the grains of sheet grow up.The sheet rolling at 400℃is composed of recrystallization grains,the necklace of the precipitated phase in the grain boundaries and excessive dislocations.The structure of necklace of the precipitated phase is fcc structure with lattice constant of a=0.75 nm.With rolling temperatures increasing from 400 to 450℃,the content of recrystallized grains in volume fraction with relatively random orientations increases significantly.Compared with the rolling process at 400℃,the amount of precipitated phases is reduced at the grain boundary,and the precipitated phase begins to appear in the grain interior when rolling at 450℃.The structure of the precipitated phase is fcc with lattice constant of a=2.22 nm.The recrystallization grains begin to grow in the rolling process at 500℃.The basal texture is obviously produced during the rolling process at 400 and 450℃;however,the basal texture is weak in the rolling process at 500℃.展开更多
The microstructures and mechanical properties of Mg-7.0 wt%Y-1.0 wt%Nd-0.5 wt%Zr magnesium alloy were investigated both in as-cast condition and after homogenization heat treatment by differential scanning calorimetry...The microstructures and mechanical properties of Mg-7.0 wt%Y-1.0 wt%Nd-0.5 wt%Zr magnesium alloy were investigated both in as-cast condition and after homogenization heat treatment by differential scanning calorimetry(DSC),optical microscopy(OM),X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and hardness measurement.The results indicate that the ascast alloy consists ofα-Mg matrix,Mg24 Y5 and Mg41 Nd5 phases,which are eutectic phases(cubic Y-rich phase).With the increase in homogenization temperature and time,the Mg24 Y5 and Mg41 Nd5 phases are completely dissolved into matrix,and only yttrium of intermetallic compounds leaves around boundary.After homogenization heat treatment,the elements distributed uniformly and the grains grow up not obviously,only yttrium element of intermetallic compounds left around boundary.The optimum homogenization condition is at 537℃for 16 h.The mechanical properties are improved after homogenization,with tensile strength ofσb=181 MPa,yielding strength ofσ(0.2)=144 MPa and elongation ofδ=5.5%,which are better than those of as-cast alloy.展开更多
The corrosion behaviors of T5 （225 ℃, 6.5 h） and T6 （460 ℃, 2 h ＋ 225 ℃, 12 h） peak-aged Mg-7Gd- 5Y-1Nd-0.5Zr alloys with oxide films were investigated by optical microscope （OM）, scanning electron microsco...The corrosion behaviors of T5 （225 ℃, 6.5 h） and T6 （460 ℃, 2 h ＋ 225 ℃, 12 h） peak-aged Mg-7Gd- 5Y-1Nd-0.5Zr alloys with oxide films were investigated by optical microscope （OM）, scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, and energy-dispersive spectroscopy （EDS）. The weight loss rates and electrochemical tests were also analyzed. The thicknesses of T5 and T6 oxide films are roughly 0.6 and 1.0 μm, respectively. The components of oxide films mainly consist of O, Mg, Y, Nd, and Gd, and the T6 oxide film results in surfaces with larger peaks than T5 oxide film. In addition, Y, Nd, and Gd peaks are all higher than those of Mg-7Gd-5Y- 1Nd-0.5Zr alloys, but Mg peak is consistently far below than that of the alloys. The specimens could be arranged in de- creasing order of corrosion rates and corrosion current densi- ties： T6 oxide film 〈 T5 oxide film 〈 T6 without oxide film 〈 T5 without oxide film. The oxide films are compact to increase the corrosion resistance for Mg-7Gd-5Y-1Nd-0.5Zr alloys, which will provide a guiding insight into the corrosion and protection of Mg-RE alloys in atmospheric environments.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.50835002 and 51105102)
文摘By means of optical microscope （OM）, X-ray diffraction （XRD）, scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and transmission electron microscopy （TEM） analyses, the microstructures of as-cast and heat-treated Mg--4Zn-IY （wt%） alloy containing quasi-crystal phase were studied. The microstructure of the as-cast alloy consists of a-Mg solid solution grains, intermetallic particles and eutectic phases （W-phase and 1-phase）, and huge grains with seri- ous dendritic segregation are clearly observed. After heat treatment, phase transformation and dissolution occur in the alloy and many phases remain. When the alloy was treated above 410 ~C, the eutectic phases transform into spherical shape as the I-phase turns to W-phase. After heat treatment for long time, the alloy is over burnt and the W-phase decomposes to Mg-Y binary phase.
基金supported by Beijing Natural Science Foundation(No.2194090).
文摘Thermomechanical treatment T10(extension twinning+aging treatment)can largely enhance the precipitation strengthening effect of magnesium alloys.In this study,dislocation structure evolution and precipitation behavior during T10 treatment of an AZ80 extruded bar were analyzed mainly by two-beam diffraction in TEM.At a compressive strain of 1%in the extrusion direction(ED),a typical dislocation configuration,including basal I1 stacking faults(SFs)and<c+a>dislocations,has been established in extension twins.As the strain reaches 7%,the volume fraction of extension twins increases to more than 90%at which point high dense I1 SFs and<c+a>dislocations occur.After aging for 2 h at 150℃for the 7%strained sample,masses of basal I1 SFs and<c+a>dislocations remain in the extension twins and can act as effective nucleation sites and solute fast-diffusion channels for continuous precipitates.Consequently,the precipitates in extension twins become highly dense.
基金Project(51204020)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(BA2017044)supported by the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Science and Technology,China。
文摘The microstructure and thermophysical properties of Mg-2 Zn-x Cu alloys(x=0.5, 1.0 and 1.5, at.%) were investigated through microstructural and thermophysical characterization, heat treatment, and first-principles calculations. It was found that the addition of Cu had influence on the microstructure and thermophysical properties of the alloy. As the Cu content increased, the content of the MgCuZn phase increased in the as-cast alloys along with the electrical and thermal conductivities. After solution treatment, the eutectic structure partially decomposed and Zn atoms dissolved into the matrix, leading to the decrease in both the electrical and thermal conductivities of the alloy. During the early stages of the aging treatment, solute atoms precipitated from the matrix, thus increasing the electrical conductivity of the alloy. After aging for 24 h, the thermal conductivity of Mg-2 Zn-1.5 Cu alloy reached the maximum of 147.1 W/(m·K). The thermostable MgCuZn phases were responsible for increasing the electrical and thermal conductivities. Smaller amounts of Zn atoms dissolved in the matrix resulted in smaller lattice distortion and higher conductivities. The first-principles calculations findings also proved that the MgCuZn phases had very high conductance.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51204020)the National Basic Research Program of China(Nos.2013CB632202 and 2013CB632205)
文摘Mg-Zn-RE （Gd, Y） alloys with different Gd/Y atomic ratios were prepared by conventional casting, and the microstructure of the alloys was studied by multiple means. Icosahedral quasicrystal phases are observed in all alloys. The different Gd/Y atomic ratios affect the micro- structures of the alloys irregularly. The alloy with more Gd has large dendritic structure and more complicated phase composition which are composed of I-phase lamellar eutectic, W-phase divorced eutectic, Mg-RE cuboid par- ticles and Mg-Zn binary phases. Other two alloys show similar microstructures and phase compositions with very thin lamellar eutectics which distribute along the inter- dendritic region, and the lamellar eutectics are formed by I-phase and Mg. The element contents of the I-phases and Mg-RE phases are partially controlled by the Gd/Y atomic ratio.
基金Jiangsu Province Achievement Transformation Project(BA2017044)。
文摘The cooling gradient of Mg-3 Zn-1 Ca-0.5 Sr alloy in cast ingots under different cooling methods(air cooling,warm-water cooling and ice-water-mixture cooling) was examined and the effect of cooling rate on the structure and corrosion properties was studied.The microstructure of the alloy was composed of α-Mg,Ca_(2) Mg_(6) Zn_(3) and Mg_(17)Sr_(2) phases.As the solidification cooling rate increased,the grain was refined,Zn and Sr were less segregated,the distributions of Zn and Sr were more uniform,and corrosion rate was found to first increase and then decrease;this contradicts the findings of recent research.With cooling rate increasing,the number of corroded microcouples comprising second phase and α-Mg increases.More α-Mg participates in corrosion,leading to a layered and deep corrosion pit and an increased corrosion rate.However,as the microstructure became sufficiently dense,the corroded structure protected the deep α-Mg from participating in corrosion,thus reducing the corrosion rate.
基金Projects(51871195,51501015)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(TC170A5SU-1)supported by Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China。
文摘The morphology and crystal structure of the precipitates in Mg-7Gd-3Y-1Nd-1Zn-0.5Zr(wt.%)alloy with fine plate-like 14H-LPSO structures aged at 240℃were investigated using transmission electron microscopy(TEM)and high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy(HAADF-STEM).Fine plate-like 14H-LPSO structures precipitate after heat treatment at 500℃for 2 h,andβ-type phases precipitate after the alloy is aged at 240℃.The long-period atomic stacking sequence of 14H-LPSO structures along the[0001]αdirection is ABABCACACACBABA.After being aged at 240℃for 2 h,theβ-type phases are the ordered solution clusters,zig-zag GP zones,and a small number ofβ′phases.The peak hardness is obtained at 240℃for 18 h with a Brinell hardness of 112,theβ-type phases areβ’phases and local RE-rich structures.After being aged at 240℃for 100 h,theβ-type phases areβ’,β1 andβ’F phases.β′phases nucleate from the zig-zag GP zones directly withoutβ″phases,and then transform intoβ1 phase byβ’→β’F→β1 transformations.The Zn not only can form LPSO structure,but also is the constituent element ofβ1 phases.LPSO structures have a certain hindrance to the coarsening ofβ’andβ1 along<0001>α.
基金the National Basic Research Program of China(No.2013CB632202)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51204020)。
文摘The extruded Mg-7Y-1Nd-0.5Zr(wt%)alloy were performed to the same strain hot rolling with different temperatures.The microstructure and texture evolution of the sheets were investigated by optical microscopy(OM),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM),X-ray diffraction(XRD),and electron back-scattered diffraction(EBSD).The results indicate that the microstructure becomes homogeneous after hot rolling process and precipitated phase distributes at grain boundaries along rolling direction.With the increase in rolling temperature,the grains of sheet grow up.The sheet rolling at 400℃is composed of recrystallization grains,the necklace of the precipitated phase in the grain boundaries and excessive dislocations.The structure of necklace of the precipitated phase is fcc structure with lattice constant of a=0.75 nm.With rolling temperatures increasing from 400 to 450℃,the content of recrystallized grains in volume fraction with relatively random orientations increases significantly.Compared with the rolling process at 400℃,the amount of precipitated phases is reduced at the grain boundary,and the precipitated phase begins to appear in the grain interior when rolling at 450℃.The structure of the precipitated phase is fcc with lattice constant of a=2.22 nm.The recrystallization grains begin to grow in the rolling process at 500℃.The basal texture is obviously produced during the rolling process at 400 and 450℃;however,the basal texture is weak in the rolling process at 500℃.
基金financially supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(No.2013CB632202)。
文摘The microstructures and mechanical properties of Mg-7.0 wt%Y-1.0 wt%Nd-0.5 wt%Zr magnesium alloy were investigated both in as-cast condition and after homogenization heat treatment by differential scanning calorimetry(DSC),optical microscopy(OM),X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and hardness measurement.The results indicate that the ascast alloy consists ofα-Mg matrix,Mg24 Y5 and Mg41 Nd5 phases,which are eutectic phases(cubic Y-rich phase).With the increase in homogenization temperature and time,the Mg24 Y5 and Mg41 Nd5 phases are completely dissolved into matrix,and only yttrium of intermetallic compounds leaves around boundary.After homogenization heat treatment,the elements distributed uniformly and the grains grow up not obviously,only yttrium element of intermetallic compounds left around boundary.The optimum homogenization condition is at 537℃for 16 h.The mechanical properties are improved after homogenization,with tensile strength ofσb=181 MPa,yielding strength ofσ(0.2)=144 MPa and elongation ofδ=5.5%,which are better than those of as-cast alloy.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51204020)the National Basic Research Program of China(Nos.2013CB632202 and 2013CB632205)
文摘The corrosion behaviors of T5 （225 ℃, 6.5 h） and T6 （460 ℃, 2 h ＋ 225 ℃, 12 h） peak-aged Mg-7Gd- 5Y-1Nd-0.5Zr alloys with oxide films were investigated by optical microscope （OM）, scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, and energy-dispersive spectroscopy （EDS）. The weight loss rates and electrochemical tests were also analyzed. The thicknesses of T5 and T6 oxide films are roughly 0.6 and 1.0 μm, respectively. The components of oxide films mainly consist of O, Mg, Y, Nd, and Gd, and the T6 oxide film results in surfaces with larger peaks than T5 oxide film. In addition, Y, Nd, and Gd peaks are all higher than those of Mg-7Gd-5Y- 1Nd-0.5Zr alloys, but Mg peak is consistently far below than that of the alloys. The specimens could be arranged in de- creasing order of corrosion rates and corrosion current densi- ties： T6 oxide film 〈 T5 oxide film 〈 T6 without oxide film 〈 T5 without oxide film. The oxide films are compact to increase the corrosion resistance for Mg-7Gd-5Y-1Nd-0.5Zr alloys, which will provide a guiding insight into the corrosion and protection of Mg-RE alloys in atmospheric environments.
