Copper manufactured by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)process typically exhibits poor strength-ductility coordination,and the addition of strengthening phases is an effective way to address this issue.To explore the eff...Copper manufactured by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)process typically exhibits poor strength-ductility coordination,and the addition of strengthening phases is an effective way to address this issue.To explore the effects of strengthening phases on Cu,Cu-carbon nanotubes(CNTs)composites were prepared using LPBF technique with Cu-CNTs mixed powder as the matrix.The formability,microstructure,mechanical properties,electrical conductivity,and thermal properties were studied.The result shows that the prepared composites have high relative density.The addition of CNTs results in inhomogeneous equiaxed grains at the edges of the molten pool and columnar grains at the center.Compared with pure copper,the overall mechanical properties of the composite are improved:tensile strength increases by 52.8%and elongation increases by 146.4%;the electrical and thermal properties are also enhanced:thermal conductivity increases by 10.8%and electrical conductivity increases by 12.7%.展开更多
The microstructural evolution of Cu−19Ni−6Cr−7Mn alloy during aging treatment was investigated.After aging for 120 min at 500℃,the alloy exhibited excellent mechanical properties,including a tensile strength of 978 M...The microstructural evolution of Cu−19Ni−6Cr−7Mn alloy during aging treatment was investigated.After aging for 120 min at 500℃,the alloy exhibited excellent mechanical properties,including a tensile strength of 978 MPa and an elastic modulus of 145.8 GPa.After aging for 240 min at 500℃,the elastic modulus of the alloy reached 149.5 GPa,which was among the highest values reported for Cu alloys.It was worth mentioning that the tensile strength increased rapidly from 740 to 934 MPa after aging for 5 min at 500℃,which was close to the maximum tensile strength(978 MPa).Analysis of the underlying strengthening mechanisms and phase transformation behavior revealed that the Cu−19Ni−6Cr−7Mn alloy underwent spinodal decomposition and DO_(22) ordering during the first 5 min of aging at 500℃,and L1_(2) ordered phases and bcc-Cr precipitates appeared.Therefore,the enhanced mechanical properties of the Cu−19Ni−6Cr−7Mn alloy can be attributed to the stress field generated by spinodal decomposition and the presence of nanoscale ordered phase and Cr precipitates.展开更多
Oxide dispersion strengthened(ODS)alloys are extensively used owing to high thermostability and creep strength contributed from uniformly dispersed fine oxides particles.However,the existence of these strengthening pa...Oxide dispersion strengthened(ODS)alloys are extensively used owing to high thermostability and creep strength contributed from uniformly dispersed fine oxides particles.However,the existence of these strengthening particles also deteriorates the processability and it is of great importance to establish accurate processing maps to guide the thermomechanical processes to enhance the formability.In this study,we performed particle swarm optimization-based back propagation artificial neural network model to predict the high temperature flow behavior of 0.25wt%Al2O3 particle-reinforced Cu alloys,and compared the accuracy with that of derived by Arrhenius-type constitutive model and back propagation artificial neural network model.To train these models,we obtained the raw data by fabricating ODS Cu alloys using the internal oxidation and reduction method,and conducting systematic hot compression tests between 400 and800℃with strain rates of 10^(-2)-10 S^(-1).At last,processing maps for ODS Cu alloys were proposed by combining processing parameters,mechanical behavior,microstructure characterization,and the modeling results achieved a coefficient of determination higher than>99%.展开更多
THE mechanical response and deformation mechanisms of pure nickel under nanoindentation were systematically investigated using molecular dynamics(MD)simulations,with a particular focus on the novel interplay between c...THE mechanical response and deformation mechanisms of pure nickel under nanoindentation were systematically investigated using molecular dynamics(MD)simulations,with a particular focus on the novel interplay between crystallographic orientation,grain boundary(GB)proximity,and pore characteristics(size/location).This study compares single-crystal nickel models along[100],[110],and[111]orientations with equiaxed polycrystalline models containing 0,1,and 2.5 nm pores in surface and subsurface configurations.Our results reveal that crystallographic anisotropy manifests as a 24.4%higher elastic modulus and 22.2%greater hardness in[111]-oriented single crystals compared to[100].Pore-GB synergistic effects are found to dominate the deformation behavior:2.5 nm subsurface pores reduce hardness by 25.2%through stress concentration and dislocation annihilation at GBs,whereas surface pores enable mechanical recovery via accelerated dislocation generation post-collapse.Additionally,size-dependent deformation regimes were identified,with 1 nm pores inducing negligible perturbation due to rapid atomic rearrangement,in contrast with persistent softening in 2.5 nm pores.These findings establish atomic-scale design principles for defect engineering in nickel-based aerospace components,demonstrating how crystallographic orientation,pore configuration,and GB interactions collectively govern nanoindentation behavior.展开更多
采用激光粉末床熔融(laser powder bed fusion,LPBF)技术制备K418B高温合金,利用光学显微镜、扫描电镜和硬度仪分析工艺参数激光功率(140~220 W)和扫描速度(600~1400 mm/s)对显微缺陷、致密度、微观组织及硬度的影响。结果表明,激光功...采用激光粉末床熔融(laser powder bed fusion,LPBF)技术制备K418B高温合金,利用光学显微镜、扫描电镜和硬度仪分析工艺参数激光功率(140~220 W)和扫描速度(600~1400 mm/s)对显微缺陷、致密度、微观组织及硬度的影响。结果表明,激光功率和扫描速度均显著影响样品的相对密度与缺陷分布。低能量密度易产生不规则孔洞,高能量密度则易形成球形气孔与凝固裂纹;体积能量密度(volume energy density,VED)过低或过高都会降低致密度和性能。最佳工艺参数为激光功率180 W、扫描速度1400 mm/s,在该条件下样品致密度可达99.95%以上,表面缺陷少,仅有少量凝固裂纹,显微组织呈明显熔池边界和胞状结构,维氏硬度达366.8HV_(0.2)。微观组织观察显示,熔池边界处晶粒较粗大,内部可见细胞状柱状晶,局部连续跨越多个熔池,表现出快速凝固特征。硬度随VED先升后降,与孔隙含量及致密度变化一致。研究揭示热应力是裂纹产生的主要原因,为K418B合金LPBF成形的参数优化提供依据,对提升航空发动机关键部件制造质量具有工程应用价值。展开更多
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFB4606400)Supported by Longmen Laboratory Frontier Exploration Topics(LMQYTSKT003)。
文摘Copper manufactured by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)process typically exhibits poor strength-ductility coordination,and the addition of strengthening phases is an effective way to address this issue.To explore the effects of strengthening phases on Cu,Cu-carbon nanotubes(CNTs)composites were prepared using LPBF technique with Cu-CNTs mixed powder as the matrix.The formability,microstructure,mechanical properties,electrical conductivity,and thermal properties were studied.The result shows that the prepared composites have high relative density.The addition of CNTs results in inhomogeneous equiaxed grains at the edges of the molten pool and columnar grains at the center.Compared with pure copper,the overall mechanical properties of the composite are improved:tensile strength increases by 52.8%and elongation increases by 146.4%;the electrical and thermal properties are also enhanced:thermal conductivity increases by 10.8%and electrical conductivity increases by 12.7%.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (No. 2021YFB3700700)the Henan Province Top Talent Training Program Project, China (No. 244500510020)the High-level Talent Research Start-up Project Funding of Henan Academy of Sciences, China (No. 242017001)。
文摘The microstructural evolution of Cu−19Ni−6Cr−7Mn alloy during aging treatment was investigated.After aging for 120 min at 500℃,the alloy exhibited excellent mechanical properties,including a tensile strength of 978 MPa and an elastic modulus of 145.8 GPa.After aging for 240 min at 500℃,the elastic modulus of the alloy reached 149.5 GPa,which was among the highest values reported for Cu alloys.It was worth mentioning that the tensile strength increased rapidly from 740 to 934 MPa after aging for 5 min at 500℃,which was close to the maximum tensile strength(978 MPa).Analysis of the underlying strengthening mechanisms and phase transformation behavior revealed that the Cu−19Ni−6Cr−7Mn alloy underwent spinodal decomposition and DO_(22) ordering during the first 5 min of aging at 500℃,and L1_(2) ordered phases and bcc-Cr precipitates appeared.Therefore,the enhanced mechanical properties of the Cu−19Ni−6Cr−7Mn alloy can be attributed to the stress field generated by spinodal decomposition and the presence of nanoscale ordered phase and Cr precipitates.
基金financial support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52371103)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(No.2242023K40028)+1 种基金the Open Research Fund of Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Advanced Metallic Materials,China(No.AMM2023B01).financial support of the Research Fund of Shihezi Key Laboratory of AluminumBased Advanced Materials,China(No.2023PT02)financial support of Guangdong Province Science and Technology Major Project,China(No.2021B0301030005)。
文摘Oxide dispersion strengthened(ODS)alloys are extensively used owing to high thermostability and creep strength contributed from uniformly dispersed fine oxides particles.However,the existence of these strengthening particles also deteriorates the processability and it is of great importance to establish accurate processing maps to guide the thermomechanical processes to enhance the formability.In this study,we performed particle swarm optimization-based back propagation artificial neural network model to predict the high temperature flow behavior of 0.25wt%Al2O3 particle-reinforced Cu alloys,and compared the accuracy with that of derived by Arrhenius-type constitutive model and back propagation artificial neural network model.To train these models,we obtained the raw data by fabricating ODS Cu alloys using the internal oxidation and reduction method,and conducting systematic hot compression tests between 400 and800℃with strain rates of 10^(-2)-10 S^(-1).At last,processing maps for ODS Cu alloys were proposed by combining processing parameters,mechanical behavior,microstructure characterization,and the modeling results achieved a coefficient of determination higher than>99%.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12462006)Beijing Institute of Structure and Environment Engineering Joint Innovation Fund(No.BQJJ202414).
文摘THE mechanical response and deformation mechanisms of pure nickel under nanoindentation were systematically investigated using molecular dynamics(MD)simulations,with a particular focus on the novel interplay between crystallographic orientation,grain boundary(GB)proximity,and pore characteristics(size/location).This study compares single-crystal nickel models along[100],[110],and[111]orientations with equiaxed polycrystalline models containing 0,1,and 2.5 nm pores in surface and subsurface configurations.Our results reveal that crystallographic anisotropy manifests as a 24.4%higher elastic modulus and 22.2%greater hardness in[111]-oriented single crystals compared to[100].Pore-GB synergistic effects are found to dominate the deformation behavior:2.5 nm subsurface pores reduce hardness by 25.2%through stress concentration and dislocation annihilation at GBs,whereas surface pores enable mechanical recovery via accelerated dislocation generation post-collapse.Additionally,size-dependent deformation regimes were identified,with 1 nm pores inducing negligible perturbation due to rapid atomic rearrangement,in contrast with persistent softening in 2.5 nm pores.These findings establish atomic-scale design principles for defect engineering in nickel-based aerospace components,demonstrating how crystallographic orientation,pore configuration,and GB interactions collectively govern nanoindentation behavior.
文摘采用激光粉末床熔融(laser powder bed fusion,LPBF)技术制备K418B高温合金,利用光学显微镜、扫描电镜和硬度仪分析工艺参数激光功率(140~220 W)和扫描速度(600~1400 mm/s)对显微缺陷、致密度、微观组织及硬度的影响。结果表明,激光功率和扫描速度均显著影响样品的相对密度与缺陷分布。低能量密度易产生不规则孔洞,高能量密度则易形成球形气孔与凝固裂纹;体积能量密度(volume energy density,VED)过低或过高都会降低致密度和性能。最佳工艺参数为激光功率180 W、扫描速度1400 mm/s,在该条件下样品致密度可达99.95%以上,表面缺陷少,仅有少量凝固裂纹,显微组织呈明显熔池边界和胞状结构,维氏硬度达366.8HV_(0.2)。微观组织观察显示,熔池边界处晶粒较粗大,内部可见细胞状柱状晶,局部连续跨越多个熔池,表现出快速凝固特征。硬度随VED先升后降,与孔隙含量及致密度变化一致。研究揭示热应力是裂纹产生的主要原因,为K418B合金LPBF成形的参数优化提供依据,对提升航空发动机关键部件制造质量具有工程应用价值。
