In this study,the dosimetric characteristics(thickness applicability,preheating time,temperature and humidity dependence,in-batch uniformity,readout reproducibility,dose linearity,self-decay,and electron energy respon...In this study,the dosimetric characteristics(thickness applicability,preheating time,temperature and humidity dependence,in-batch uniformity,readout reproducibility,dose linearity,self-decay,and electron energy response)of engineered polycarbonate films irradiated with an electron beam(0–600 kGy)were investigated using photoluminescence spectroscopy.The results show a linear relationship between photoluminescence intensity and radiation dose when the thickness of the polycarbonate film is 0.3 mm.A higher fluorescence intensity can be obtained by preheating at 60℃ for 180 min before photoluminescence spectrum analysis.As the temperature during spectral testing and the ambient humidity(during and after irradiation)increased,the photoluminescence intensity of the polycarbonate films decreased.The photoluminescence intensity deviation of the polycarbonate films produced within the same batch at 100 kGy is 2.73%.After ten times of repeated excitations and readouts,the coefficients of variation in photoluminescence intensity are less than 8.6%,and the linear correlation coefficient between photoluminescence intensity and irradiation dose is 0.965 in the dose capture range of 20–600 kGy.Within 60 days of irradiation,the photoluminescence intensity of the polycarbonate film decreased to 60%of the initial value.The response of the 0.3 mm polycarbonate films to electron beams with energies exceeding 3.5 MeV does not differ significantly.This comprehensive analysis indicates the potential of polycarbonate films as a high-radiation dose detection material.展开更多
We propose a compact scheme to modulate a relativistic electron beam(REB)into three-dimensional(3D)nanoscale bunches by injecting a rarefied REB into an underdense plasma.This scheme self-consistently integrates the l...We propose a compact scheme to modulate a relativistic electron beam(REB)into three-dimensional(3D)nanoscale bunches by injecting a rarefied REB into an underdense plasma.This scheme self-consistently integrates the lateral focusing and axial modulation of the REB in its self-driven plasma wakefield.The REB first expels the plasma electrons in its path to form a wake,where the lateral force of the chargeseparation field compresses it to higher density,so that more plasma electrons are expelled as it propagates.The positive feedback loop is repeated until the REB becomes a thin electron filament of density a hundred times that of the original.As it continues to propagate in the elongated electron-free wake bubble,the axial electric field induces an energy chirp on the electron filament,and longitudinally modulates it into 3D nanoscale bunches by asynchronous envelope oscillations.The excitation conditions of this scheme with respect to the beam and plasma parameters,as well as the spatial scale of the obtained electron bunches,are analyzed analytically and agree well with particle-in-cell simulations.In addition,our radiation simulations show that coherent extreme ultraviolet radiation can be generated with such 3D nanoscale bunches.展开更多
A 4 MeV RF linear accelerator for electron beam irradiation applications has been developed at the PBP-CMU Electron Linac Laboratory,Thailand.The system has been reengineered using a decommissioned medical linear acce...A 4 MeV RF linear accelerator for electron beam irradiation applications has been developed at the PBP-CMU Electron Linac Laboratory,Thailand.The system has been reengineered using a decommissioned medical linear accelerator.The main components include a thermionic DC electron gun,an RF linear accelerator,a beam diagnostic chamber,and a beam exit window for electron beam irradiation.Therefore,reengineering must be performed based on the characteristics of the electron beam and its dynamics throughout the system.In this study,the electron beam current density emitted from the cathode was calculated based on the thermionic emission theory,and the result was used to produce the electron beam distribution in the gun using CST Studio Suite^(■)software.The properties of the electron beam and its acceleration in the linear accelerator and downstream diagnostic section were studied using the ASTRA electron beam dynamics simulation code,with the aim of producing an electron beam with an average energy of 4 MeV at the linear accelerator exit.The transverse beam profile and electron deposition dose in the ambient environment were calculated using Geant4 Monte Carlo simulation software to estimate the beam performance for the irradiation experiments.The parameters studied can be used as guidelines for machine operation and future experimental plans.展开更多
Up-and-coming high-temperature materials,refractory high entropy alloys,are suffering from lower oxidation resistance,restricting their applications in the aerospace field.In this study,two novel treatments of Al-depo...Up-and-coming high-temperature materials,refractory high entropy alloys,are suffering from lower oxidation resistance,restricting their applications in the aerospace field.In this study,two novel treatments of Al-deposited and remelted were developed to refine the microstructure and enhance the oxidation resistance of refractory high entropy alloy using electron beam freeform fabrication(EBF3).Finer and short-range ordering structures were observed in the remelted sample,whereas the Al-deposited sample showcased the formation of silicide and intermetallic phases.High-temperature cyclic and isothermal oxidation tests at 1000℃ were carried out.The total weight gain after 60 h of cyclic oxidation decreased by 17.49%and 30.46%for the remelted and deposited samples,respectively,compared to the as-cast state.Oxidation kinetics reveal an evident lower mass gain and oxidation rate in the treated samples.A multilayer oxide consisting of TiO_(2)+Al_(2)O_(3)+SiO_(2)+AlNbO_(4) was studied for its excellent oxidation resistance.The oxidation behavior of rutile,corundum and other oxides was analyzed using first principles calculations and chemical defect analysis.Overall,this research,which introduces novel treatments,offers promising insights for enhancing the inherent oxidation resistance of refractory high entropy alloys.展开更多
[Background]Traveling-wave tubes(TWTs)are widely applied in radar,imaging,and military systems owing to their excellent amplification characteristics.Miniaturization and integration are critical to the future of TWTs,...[Background]Traveling-wave tubes(TWTs)are widely applied in radar,imaging,and military systems owing to their excellent amplification characteristics.Miniaturization and integration are critical to the future of TWTs,with multi-channel slow-wave structures(SWSs)forming the foundation for their realization in high-power vacuum electronic devices.[Purpose]To provide design insights for multi-channel TWTs and simultaneously enhance their output power,a W-band folded-waveguide TWT with dual electron beams and H-plane power combining was proposed.[Methods]Three-dimensional electromagnetic simulations in CST were conducted to verify the highfrequency characteristics,electric field distribution,and amplification performance of the proposed SWS,thereby confirming the validity of the design.[Results]Results indicate that the designed TWT achieves a transmission bandwidth of 10 GHz.With an electron beam voltage of 17.9 kV and a current of 0.35 A,the output power reaches 450 W at 94 GHz,corresponding to an efficiency of 7.18%and a gain of 23.5 dB.Moreover,under fixed beam voltage and current,the TWT delivers over 200 W output power across 91–99 GHz,with a 3 dB bandwidth of 91–98.5 GHz.The particle voltage distribution after modulation further validates the mode analysis.[Conclusions]These results demonstrate the feasibility of compact dual-beam power-combining structures and provide useful guidance for the design of future multi-channel TWTs.展开更多
Herein,a new method was developed for efficient and lasting fluorescent whitening cotton fabric by synthesizing and using a vinyl-containing fluorescent whitening agent to covalently grafting onto fiber surfaces with ...Herein,a new method was developed for efficient and lasting fluorescent whitening cotton fabric by synthesizing and using a vinyl-containing fluorescent whitening agent to covalently grafting onto fiber surfaces with the assistance of electron beam irradiation.The results from FT-IR spectroscopic,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic,and energy dispersive spectrometric analyses showed that the fluorescent whitening agent was successfully anchored on cotton fiber via radiation-induced grafting copolymerization.The optimized whiteness value at 110.81(that of raw cotton fabric,74.50)was achieved using just 0.3 wt% fluorescent whitening agent.Notably,the whiteness value of the treated cotton fabric remained 110+even after 100 equivalent home-washing cycles,substantiating its excellent washing durability.Skin stimulation experiments on rabbits showed that the primary stimulation index of all experimental groups was 0 and no abnormal clinical symptoms were found in all tested rabbits,demonstrating the outstanding skin safety.Furthermore,energy generated by irradiation grafting technology was much lower than that of traditional processes and water consumption greatly reduced.Even the effluent from this process completely met the discharge standard of industrial wastewater without any treatment.This study explores a new method for textile finishing via electron beam irradiation,providing a green and sustainable perspective for the textile industry.展开更多
Terahertz(THz)radiation is rapidly emerging as a powerful tool with diverse applications,including high-speed imaging,laser-driven particle acceleration,and ultra-high frequency(UHF)communications.However,generating m...Terahertz(THz)radiation is rapidly emerging as a powerful tool with diverse applications,including high-speed imaging,laser-driven particle acceleration,and ultra-high frequency(UHF)communications.However,generating multipulse THz radiation with controllable time intervals remains a significant challenge.This study presents an approach to overcome this hurdle by exploiting the interaction between an electron beam and plasma.Using numerical simulations and theoretical analysis,we investigated the behavior of an electron beam within a plasma and its interaction with the longitudinal sheath field.This interaction resulted in the generation of multiple distinct THz pulses.We demonstrated that the plasma length adjustment allows for precise tuning of the interval between THz pulses.Moreover,the radiation intensity could be controlled by the electron beam energy and the electron bunch duration.The proposed scheme can generate multipulse THz radiation in a flexible and precise manner,paving the way for advancements in applications requiring high temporal resolution.展开更多
Welding quality of electron beam welded joint is usually susceptible to the stability of keyhole during welding process.The more stable the keyhole,the better the welding quality.To reveal the evolution mechanism of k...Welding quality of electron beam welded joint is usually susceptible to the stability of keyhole during welding process.The more stable the keyhole,the better the welding quality.To reveal the evolution mechanism of keyhole and welding quality of the electron beam welded joint of magnesium-gadolinium alloy under different scanning path,numerical simulation was conducted for the changes in morphology of keyhole and liquid flow in molten pool.The magnesium-gadolinium alloy was welded by electron beam in vacuum with two different scanning paths,sinusoid path and cochleoid path,indicating the identical heat input,welding speed,and focusing state.The stability of keyhole was mainly related to the frequency of keyhole collapse.When the sinusoid scanning path was adopted,the fluids both inside the molten pool and at keyhole wall were disorder,corresponding to the numerous independent vortices and dramatically chaotic flows at their junctions.The maximum velocity of fluids ranged from 0.79 m/s to 1.02 m/s.The average and maximum depth of keyhole were 3.48 mm and 4.51 mm,respectively,meaning that the keyhole collapsed frequently.As the scanning path was changed into cochleoid mode,the electron beam scanned in a homogeneous manner without abrupt change in direction and speed like sinusoid path at its peaks and troughs.The maximum velocity of fluids was more uniform without drastic variation,ranging from 0.90 m/s to 1.01 m/s.The average and maximum depth of keyhole were decreased to 3.30 mm and 4.05 mm,respectively,indicating the more stable keyhole and alleviated collapse.Both the actual in-situ capture of molten pool signature and porosity inside the weld corresponded to the analysis of the change in keyhole stability.展开更多
Electron beam powder bed fusion(EB-PBF)offers a promising route for producing Ti_(6)Al_(4)V alloys with tailored microstructures and superior mechanical properties.Herein,EB-PBF produced nearly fully dense Ti 6Al 4V a...Electron beam powder bed fusion(EB-PBF)offers a promising route for producing Ti_(6)Al_(4)V alloys with tailored microstructures and superior mechanical properties.Herein,EB-PBF produced nearly fully dense Ti 6Al 4V alloys(≥98.5%)with basketweave microstructures containing fine equilibriumαlamellae,different from typicalα′acicular observed in materials produced via laser-PBF.The as-printed horizontal material has a yield strength(YS)of 992 MPa,an ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of 1053 MPa,and a fracture strain(ε)of 10.9%.Meanwhile,the as-printed longitudinal material shows inferior mechanical properties(YS of 934 MPa,UTS of 979 MPa,andεof 2.4%).The horizontal and longitudinal samples show notable hysteresis loops in the loading unloading reloading curves,indicating substantial heterogeneous-induced strengthening.Flow stress,back stress,and effective stress increase with increasing strain,where back stress is comparable to effective stress during the overall deformation.Furthermore,a monotonically decreased strain hardening rate with increasing strain can be attributed to dislocation activities,whose failure is related to the strain localization at theαlamellae boundary.展开更多
In this study,we demonstrate the direct in-situ synthesis of NiTi alloys with tunable chemical com-position(Ni/Ti atomic ratio)and corresponding thermomechanical response.This synthesis is achieved by regulating the f...In this study,we demonstrate the direct in-situ synthesis of NiTi alloys with tunable chemical com-position(Ni/Ti atomic ratio)and corresponding thermomechanical response.This synthesis is achieved by regulating the feeding speed ratio of pure Ni and Ti wires during the additive manufacturing pro-cess based on dual-wire-feed electron beam directed energy deposition(EB-DED)technology.Under ap-propriate process conditions,the resulting NiTi alloys exhibit a controllable evolution around the near-equiatomic composition and display a typical columnar grain morphology characteristic of additively manufactured NiTi alloys.With an increase in Ni content(shifting from Ti-rich to Ni-rich),the second phase particles present in the samples change from Ti-rich phase(Ti_(2) Ni)to Ni-rich phases(such as Ni4 Ti3 and Ni3 Ti_(2)).The phase transformation temperatures gradually decrease with increasing Ni content,and the predominant matrix phase transitions from martensite to austenite.The as-built NiTi alloy exhibits a typical tensile curve with a good tensile elongation of 11%,fabricated under suitable composition and microstructure conditions.This result surpasses values reported in current in-situ synthesized NiTi alloys through additive manufacturing methods.Moreover,it almost reaches the levels achieved by additively manufactured NiTi alloys using pre-alloyed raw materials.Furthermore,this study reports,for the first time in the field of in-situ synthesized NiTi alloys,a good tensile shape memory effect,achieving an im-pressive recovery rate of up to 70%under a tensile strain of 6%.This investigation provides a meaningful theoretical perspective and technical strategy for the integrated customization of NiTi alloy components in structure,composition,and function.This low-cost and high-efficiency approach is particularly attrac-tive for the preparation of functional graded,large-scale and disposable NiTi components.展开更多
Additive manufacturing(AM),as an advanced manufacturing technology,enables the production of personalized orthopedic implant devices with complex geometries that closely resemble bone structures.Titanium and its alloy...Additive manufacturing(AM),as an advanced manufacturing technology,enables the production of personalized orthopedic implant devices with complex geometries that closely resemble bone structures.Titanium and its alloys are extensively employed in biomedical fields like orthopedics and dentistry,thanks to the excellent compatibility with the human body and high corrosion resistance due to the existence of a thin protective oxide layer known as TiO_(2) upon exposure to oxygen on the surface.However,in joint inflammation,reactive oxygen species like hydrogen peroxide and radicals can damage the passive film on Ti implants,leading to their deterioration.Although AM technology for metallic implants is still developing,advancements in printing and new alloys are crucial for widespread use.This work aims to investigate the corrosion resistance of in-situ alloyed Ti536(Ti5Al3V6Cu)alloy produced through electron beam powder bed fusion(EB-PBF)under simulated peri-implant inflammatory conditions.The corrosion resistance was evaluated using electrochemical experiments conducted in the presence of 0.1%H_(2)O_(2) in a physiological saline solution(0.9%NaCl)to replicate the conditions that may occur during post-operative inflammation.The findings demonstrate that the micro-environment surrounding the implant during peri-implant inflammation is highly corrosive and can lead to the degradation of the TiO_(2) passive layer.Physiological saline with H_(2)O_(2) significantly increased biomaterial open circuit potential up to 0.36 mV vs.Ag/AgCl compared to physiological saline only.Potentiodynamic polarization(PDP)plots confirm this increase,as well.The PDP and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)tests indicated that adding Cu does not impact the corrosion resistance of the Ti536 alloy initially under simulated inflammatory conditions,but prolonged immersion leads to enhanced corrosion resistance for all biomaterials tested,indicating the formation of an oxide layer after the reduction of the solution oxidizing power.These results suggest that modifying custom alloys by adding appropriate elements significantly enhances corrosion resistance,particularly in inflammatory conditions.展开更多
This study analyzed through-thickness distribution of residual stress in a 106 mm ultra-thick TC4 titanium alloy electron beam welded(EBW)joint after post weld heat treatment(PWHT)using X-ray diffraction(XRD)and deep-...This study analyzed through-thickness distribution of residual stress in a 106 mm ultra-thick TC4 titanium alloy electron beam welded(EBW)joint after post weld heat treatment(PWHT)using X-ray diffraction(XRD)and deep-hole drilling(DHD)methods,and investigated the microstructure and mechanical properties.During the PWHT at 600℃,a phase transformation(β→α)occurred in the EBW joint and affected the residual stress distribution and mechanical properties.The surface residual stress was mainly compressive stress,while the internal residual stress was mainly tensile stress in the welded joint.For the as-welded joint,the absolute value of surface residual stress was higher than the absolute value of internal residual stress.After PWHT,the residual stress in the treated joint was substantially reduced compared to the as-welded joint,particularly the surface stress,which relieved from−425 to−90 MPa.However,the residual stress relief effect had minimal positive impact on the internal region at 600℃.PWHT resulted in a shift of the joint fracture location from the fusion zone(FZ)to the base metal(BM),and therefore exerted no noticeable effect on the joint strength,but increased the joint elongation significantly.This study provides valuable insights into the regulation of residual stress distribution of ultra-thick titanium alloy plates.展开更多
Balancing the adsorption of OH⁻and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural(HMF)is crucial in optimizing the competing HMF oxidation reaction and oxygen evolution reaction,especially given the polymerization tendency of HMF in alkalin...Balancing the adsorption of OH⁻and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural(HMF)is crucial in optimizing the competing HMF oxidation reaction and oxygen evolution reaction,especially given the polymerization tendency of HMF in alkaline solutions.Herein,we present an innovative approach for rapidly synthesizing a NiFe bimetallic metalorganic framework(MOF)induced by electron-withdrawing carbon quantum dot(EW-CQD)via electron beam irradiation within 2 min.EW-CQD serve as structural regulators,expanding the NiFe-MOF interlayer spacing,increasing reactive site availability,and more effectively balancing the adsorption of OH6(-) and HMF,thereby significantly boosting the oxidation activity of HMF.The resulting EW-CQD-MOF exhibits a low potential of 1.36 V vs.RHE at 10 mA cm^(-2)and maintains excellent durability over 120 h.Comprehensive in situ characterization elucidates the HMF oxidation reaction pathway,showing high selectivity towards 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid(FDCA)under ambient conditions,with an impressive HMF conversion rate of 94%and FDCA selectivity of 96%within 6 h.These findings underscore the critical role of structural optimization and adsorption balance in catalytic performance enhancement and offer valuable insights for designing high-efficiency catalysts,advancing sustainable catalytic processes.展开更多
Electron beam fluorescence technology is an advanced non-contact measurement in rarefied flow fields,and the fluorescence signal intensity is positively correlated with the electron beam current.The ion bombardment se...Electron beam fluorescence technology is an advanced non-contact measurement in rarefied flow fields,and the fluorescence signal intensity is positively correlated with the electron beam current.The ion bombardment secondary emission electron gun is suitable for the technology.To enhance the beam current,COMSOL simulations and analyses were conducted to examine plasma density distribution in the discharge chamber under the effects of various conditions and the electric field distribution between the cathode and the spacer gap.The anode shape and discharge pressure conditions were optimized to increase plasma density.Additionally,an improved spacer structure was designed with the dual purpose of enhancing the electric field distribution between the cathode-spacer gaps and improving vacuum differential effects.This design modification aims to increase the pass rate of secondary electrons.Both simulation and experimental results demonstrated that the performance of the optimized electron gun was effectively enhanced.When the electrode voltage remains constant and the discharge gas pressure is adjusted to around 8 Pa,the maximum beam current was increased from 0.9 mA to 1.6 mA.展开更多
Insufficient metallurgical compatibility between Zr and Ni can lead to the formation of brittle welds and introduce thermal stress-related challenges during the electron beam welding process.Through the implementation...Insufficient metallurgical compatibility between Zr and Ni can lead to the formation of brittle welds and introduce thermal stress-related challenges during the electron beam welding process.Through the implementation of beam deflection and vibration,a transformation was achieved in the primary Ni_(5)Zr dendrite structure,transitioning from a mass into a layered configuration,consequently resulting in the formation of an ultrafine-grained eutectic−dendrite complex structure.It is revealed that the enhanced strength−ductility synergy of this structure significantly contributes to the high tensile strength and improved plasticity observed in the welded joints.As a result,the welding cracks are effectively mitigated,and notable advancements are achieved in the mechanical properties of Zr/Ni joints,elevating the tensile strength of the joints from 36.4 to 189 MPa.This research not only highlights the potential of this technique in enhancing the strength and ductility of Zr/Ni welded joints but also serves as a valuable reference for future investigations involving welding applications of dissimilar metals.展开更多
It is rather difficult for titanium alloy ultra-thick plates to achieve superior weld formation and excellent mechanical properties along the weld penetration direction due to the large fluctuations of the molten pool...It is rather difficult for titanium alloy ultra-thick plates to achieve superior weld formation and excellent mechanical properties along the weld penetration direction due to the large fluctuations of the molten pool,largely limiting their engineering application.In this study,106-mm-thick Ti-6Al-4V ELI alloy plates were successfully butt welded via electron beam welding(EBW).The defect-free EBW joint with full penetration was obtained.The precipitated secondary α(α_(s))in heat affected zone(HAZ),αlamellae in fusion line(FL)and α′martensite in fusion zone(FZ)increased the α_(s)/β,α/β and α′/β interfaces,respectively,resulting in the higher microhardness and impact energy values(57 J in the HAZ,62 J in the FL and 51.9 J in the FZ)than those in the base material(BM).The impact energy of the joint in this study was higher than that for Ti-6Al-4V ELI alloy joints as reported,which was mainly attributed to the formation of the relatively thickerαphase and finer interlamellar spacing in this study,enhancing the resistance to crack propagation.Furthermore,the average fracture toughness(90.2 MPa m^(1/2))of the FZ was higher than that of the BM(74.2 MPa m^(1/2)).This study provides references for the welding application of titanium alloy ultra-thick plates in the manufacture of large-sized components.展开更多
Nearly undamaged joints of electron beam welded(EBW)dual-phase Mg-8Li-3Al-2Zn-0.5Y alloy were achieved with joint coefficients exceeding 95%.All specimens were fractured at the base metal(BM),implying a significant de...Nearly undamaged joints of electron beam welded(EBW)dual-phase Mg-8Li-3Al-2Zn-0.5Y alloy were achieved with joint coefficients exceeding 95%.All specimens were fractured at the base metal(BM),implying a significant departure from conventional fracture modes of welded joints.The fusion zone(FZ)consists of ultrafine acicular α-Mg and equiaxed β-Li,with grain sizes reduced by approximately 90% and 80%,respectively,compared to the base metal.This results in a significant increase in microhardness of about 40%.A unique multiphase mixture was observed in the heat-affected zone(HAZ),which mainly consists of lamellar eutectoid structures,fine precipitates zone,and numerous fine Mg_(3)(Al,Zn)particles.This mixture was transformed from typical Li(Al,Zn)(a common softening phase)undergoing atomic diffusion and solid-state phase transformation during welding.It introduces a synergistic strengthening effect,making the heat-affected zone no longer the weakest part of the joint.This study provides valuable insights into the electron beam welding technology for Mg-Li alloys and offers theoretical support for manufacturing high-quality joints.展开更多
Only a few studies have reported the efects of electrochemical hydrogenation on the tensile mechanical properties of additively manufactured Ti–6Al–4V alloy,in all of them the alloy was processed by laser powder-bed...Only a few studies have reported the efects of electrochemical hydrogenation on the tensile mechanical properties of additively manufactured Ti–6Al–4V alloy,in all of them the alloy was processed by laser powder-bed fusion.Furthermore,the efects of either hot isostatic pressing(HIP)or heat treatment(HT)post-treatments on the mechanical properties were not reported.Here,the Young’s modulus,ultimate tensile stress,and uniform(homogeneous)strain of as-built electron beam melted(EBM)Ti–6Al–4V alloys were studied using small tensile specimens before and after electrochemical hydrogenation,as well as before and after secondary processes of HIP at 920℃ and HT at 1000℃.The tensile properties of all hydrogenated alloys were signifcantly degraded compared to their non-hydrogenated counterparts.The yield stress could not be determined for all hydrogenated alloys,as failure occurred at a strain below 0.2%ofset.The uniform strain of the hydrogenated alloys was less than 1%,compared to 1%–5%for the non-hydrogenated alloys.The fracture mode of the hydrogenated alloys after HIP and HT revealed cleavage fracture,indicating increased brittleness.In the as-built hydrogenated alloy,the fracture mode varied with location:brittle fracture occurred near the surface due to the formation of a hydride layer,while a more ductile fracture with dimples was observed below this layer.展开更多
Electron beam welding of Ti-15-3 alloy to 304 stainless steel （STS） using a copper filler metal was carried out. The temperature fields and stress distributions in the Ti/Fe and Ti/Cu/Fe joint during the welding pro...Electron beam welding of Ti-15-3 alloy to 304 stainless steel （STS） using a copper filler metal was carried out. The temperature fields and stress distributions in the Ti/Fe and Ti/Cu/Fe joint during the welding process were numerically simulated and experimentally measured. The results show that the rotated parabola body heat source is fit for the simulation of the electron beam welding. The temperature distribution is asymmetric along the weld center and the temperature in the titanium alloy plate is higher than that in the 304 STS plate. The thermal stress also appears to be in asymmetric distribution. The residual tensile stress mainly exists in the weld at the 304 STS side. The copper filler metal decreases the peak temperature and temperature grade in the joint as well as the residual stress. The longitudinal and lateral residual tensile strengths reduce by 66 MPa and 31 MPa, respectively. From the temperature and residual stress, it is concluded that copper is a good filler metal candidate for the electron beam welding of Ti-15-3 titanium alloy to 304 stainless steel.展开更多
Electron beam welding （EBW） of 304 stainless steel to QCr0.8 copper alloy with copper filler wire was carried out. Orthogonal experiment was performed to investigate the effects of process parameters on the tensile ...Electron beam welding （EBW） of 304 stainless steel to QCr0.8 copper alloy with copper filler wire was carried out. Orthogonal experiment was performed to investigate the effects of process parameters on the tensile strength of the joints, and the process parameters were optimized. The optimum process parameters are as follows：beam current of 30 mA, welding speed of 100 mm/min, wire feed rate of 1 m/min and beam offset of-0.3 mm. The microstructures of the optimum joint were studied. The results indicate that the weld is mainly composed of dendriticαphase with little globularεphase, and copper inhomogeneity only occurs at the top of the fusion zone. In addition, a melted region without mixing exists near the weld junction of copper side. This region with a coarser grain size is the weakest section of the joints. It is found that the microhardness of the weld decreases with the increase of the copper content in solid solution. The highest tensile strength of the joint is 276 MPa.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12305385)Key Projects of Scientific Research of the Hunan Provincial Department of Education(22A0310)the Research Startup Project of University of South China(220XQD025).
文摘In this study,the dosimetric characteristics(thickness applicability,preheating time,temperature and humidity dependence,in-batch uniformity,readout reproducibility,dose linearity,self-decay,and electron energy response)of engineered polycarbonate films irradiated with an electron beam(0–600 kGy)were investigated using photoluminescence spectroscopy.The results show a linear relationship between photoluminescence intensity and radiation dose when the thickness of the polycarbonate film is 0.3 mm.A higher fluorescence intensity can be obtained by preheating at 60℃ for 180 min before photoluminescence spectrum analysis.As the temperature during spectral testing and the ambient humidity(during and after irradiation)increased,the photoluminescence intensity of the polycarbonate films decreased.The photoluminescence intensity deviation of the polycarbonate films produced within the same batch at 100 kGy is 2.73%.After ten times of repeated excitations and readouts,the coefficients of variation in photoluminescence intensity are less than 8.6%,and the linear correlation coefficient between photoluminescence intensity and irradiation dose is 0.965 in the dose capture range of 20–600 kGy.Within 60 days of irradiation,the photoluminescence intensity of the polycarbonate film decreased to 60%of the initial value.The response of the 0.3 mm polycarbonate films to electron beams with energies exceeding 3.5 MeV does not differ significantly.This comprehensive analysis indicates the potential of polycarbonate films as a high-radiation dose detection material.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2024YFA1613400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12475238,12175154,12205201,and 12475248)+5 种基金the Financial Support for Outstanding Talents Training Fund in Shenzhen(Project No.202101)the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(Grant No.RCYX20221008092851073)the Guangdong Province Key Construction Discipline Scientific Research Capacity Improvement Project(Grant No.2021ZDJS107)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong(Grant No.2025A1515012853)the Natural Science Foundation of Top Talent of SZTU(Grant Nos.GDRC202310 and GDRC202423)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Grant No.2025A1515010791).
文摘We propose a compact scheme to modulate a relativistic electron beam(REB)into three-dimensional(3D)nanoscale bunches by injecting a rarefied REB into an underdense plasma.This scheme self-consistently integrates the lateral focusing and axial modulation of the REB in its self-driven plasma wakefield.The REB first expels the plasma electrons in its path to form a wake,where the lateral force of the chargeseparation field compresses it to higher density,so that more plasma electrons are expelled as it propagates.The positive feedback loop is repeated until the REB becomes a thin electron filament of density a hundred times that of the original.As it continues to propagate in the elongated electron-free wake bubble,the axial electric field induces an energy chirp on the electron filament,and longitudinally modulates it into 3D nanoscale bunches by asynchronous envelope oscillations.The excitation conditions of this scheme with respect to the beam and plasma parameters,as well as the spatial scale of the obtained electron bunches,are analyzed analytically and agree well with particle-in-cell simulations.In addition,our radiation simulations show that coherent extreme ultraviolet radiation can be generated with such 3D nanoscale bunches.
基金supported by Chiang Mai University for providing infrastructure and the NSRF via the Program Management Unit for Human Resources&Institutional Development,Research and Innovation[grant number B05F650022]for the software CST Studio Suite^(■)2023Financial support for the reengineering and commissioning of the accelerator system was provided by the Thailand Center of Excellence in Physics(ThEP Center),Science and Technology Park Chiang Mai University(CMU STeP)。
文摘A 4 MeV RF linear accelerator for electron beam irradiation applications has been developed at the PBP-CMU Electron Linac Laboratory,Thailand.The system has been reengineered using a decommissioned medical linear accelerator.The main components include a thermionic DC electron gun,an RF linear accelerator,a beam diagnostic chamber,and a beam exit window for electron beam irradiation.Therefore,reengineering must be performed based on the characteristics of the electron beam and its dynamics throughout the system.In this study,the electron beam current density emitted from the cathode was calculated based on the thermionic emission theory,and the result was used to produce the electron beam distribution in the gun using CST Studio Suite^(■)software.The properties of the electron beam and its acceleration in the linear accelerator and downstream diagnostic section were studied using the ASTRA electron beam dynamics simulation code,with the aim of producing an electron beam with an average energy of 4 MeV at the linear accelerator exit.The transverse beam profile and electron deposition dose in the ambient environment were calculated using Geant4 Monte Carlo simulation software to estimate the beam performance for the irradiation experiments.The parameters studied can be used as guidelines for machine operation and future experimental plans.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFF0609000)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52171034 and 52101037)Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSFara(No.GZB20230944).
文摘Up-and-coming high-temperature materials,refractory high entropy alloys,are suffering from lower oxidation resistance,restricting their applications in the aerospace field.In this study,two novel treatments of Al-deposited and remelted were developed to refine the microstructure and enhance the oxidation resistance of refractory high entropy alloy using electron beam freeform fabrication(EBF3).Finer and short-range ordering structures were observed in the remelted sample,whereas the Al-deposited sample showcased the formation of silicide and intermetallic phases.High-temperature cyclic and isothermal oxidation tests at 1000℃ were carried out.The total weight gain after 60 h of cyclic oxidation decreased by 17.49%and 30.46%for the remelted and deposited samples,respectively,compared to the as-cast state.Oxidation kinetics reveal an evident lower mass gain and oxidation rate in the treated samples.A multilayer oxide consisting of TiO_(2)+Al_(2)O_(3)+SiO_(2)+AlNbO_(4) was studied for its excellent oxidation resistance.The oxidation behavior of rutile,corundum and other oxides was analyzed using first principles calculations and chemical defect analysis.Overall,this research,which introduces novel treatments,offers promising insights for enhancing the inherent oxidation resistance of refractory high entropy alloys.
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFF0707602)National Natural Science Foundation of China(62471097,62471115,62471101)National Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan(2025ZNSFSC0537)。
文摘[Background]Traveling-wave tubes(TWTs)are widely applied in radar,imaging,and military systems owing to their excellent amplification characteristics.Miniaturization and integration are critical to the future of TWTs,with multi-channel slow-wave structures(SWSs)forming the foundation for their realization in high-power vacuum electronic devices.[Purpose]To provide design insights for multi-channel TWTs and simultaneously enhance their output power,a W-band folded-waveguide TWT with dual electron beams and H-plane power combining was proposed.[Methods]Three-dimensional electromagnetic simulations in CST were conducted to verify the highfrequency characteristics,electric field distribution,and amplification performance of the proposed SWS,thereby confirming the validity of the design.[Results]Results indicate that the designed TWT achieves a transmission bandwidth of 10 GHz.With an electron beam voltage of 17.9 kV and a current of 0.35 A,the output power reaches 450 W at 94 GHz,corresponding to an efficiency of 7.18%and a gain of 23.5 dB.Moreover,under fixed beam voltage and current,the TWT delivers over 200 W output power across 91–99 GHz,with a 3 dB bandwidth of 91–98.5 GHz.The particle voltage distribution after modulation further validates the mode analysis.[Conclusions]These results demonstrate the feasibility of compact dual-beam power-combining structures and provide useful guidance for the design of future multi-channel TWTs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12075153 and 11875313)CNNC Key Laboratory on Uranium Extraction from Seawater(No.KLUES202205).
文摘Herein,a new method was developed for efficient and lasting fluorescent whitening cotton fabric by synthesizing and using a vinyl-containing fluorescent whitening agent to covalently grafting onto fiber surfaces with the assistance of electron beam irradiation.The results from FT-IR spectroscopic,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic,and energy dispersive spectrometric analyses showed that the fluorescent whitening agent was successfully anchored on cotton fiber via radiation-induced grafting copolymerization.The optimized whiteness value at 110.81(that of raw cotton fabric,74.50)was achieved using just 0.3 wt% fluorescent whitening agent.Notably,the whiteness value of the treated cotton fabric remained 110+even after 100 equivalent home-washing cycles,substantiating its excellent washing durability.Skin stimulation experiments on rabbits showed that the primary stimulation index of all experimental groups was 0 and no abnormal clinical symptoms were found in all tested rabbits,demonstrating the outstanding skin safety.Furthermore,energy generated by irradiation grafting technology was much lower than that of traditional processes and water consumption greatly reduced.Even the effluent from this process completely met the discharge standard of industrial wastewater without any treatment.This study explores a new method for textile finishing via electron beam irradiation,providing a green and sustainable perspective for the textile industry.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12175058)the National Science Fund of Hunan Province for Distinguished Young Scholars(Grant No.2024JJ2009)。
文摘Terahertz(THz)radiation is rapidly emerging as a powerful tool with diverse applications,including high-speed imaging,laser-driven particle acceleration,and ultra-high frequency(UHF)communications.However,generating multipulse THz radiation with controllable time intervals remains a significant challenge.This study presents an approach to overcome this hurdle by exploiting the interaction between an electron beam and plasma.Using numerical simulations and theoretical analysis,we investigated the behavior of an electron beam within a plasma and its interaction with the longitudinal sheath field.This interaction resulted in the generation of multiple distinct THz pulses.We demonstrated that the plasma length adjustment allows for precise tuning of the interval between THz pulses.Moreover,the radiation intensity could be controlled by the electron beam energy and the electron bunch duration.The proposed scheme can generate multipulse THz radiation in a flexible and precise manner,paving the way for advancements in applications requiring high temporal resolution.
基金financially supported by China National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents(BX20230269)National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFB4600800)Fundamental Research Funds for The Central Universities(2042024kf0015).
文摘Welding quality of electron beam welded joint is usually susceptible to the stability of keyhole during welding process.The more stable the keyhole,the better the welding quality.To reveal the evolution mechanism of keyhole and welding quality of the electron beam welded joint of magnesium-gadolinium alloy under different scanning path,numerical simulation was conducted for the changes in morphology of keyhole and liquid flow in molten pool.The magnesium-gadolinium alloy was welded by electron beam in vacuum with two different scanning paths,sinusoid path and cochleoid path,indicating the identical heat input,welding speed,and focusing state.The stability of keyhole was mainly related to the frequency of keyhole collapse.When the sinusoid scanning path was adopted,the fluids both inside the molten pool and at keyhole wall were disorder,corresponding to the numerous independent vortices and dramatically chaotic flows at their junctions.The maximum velocity of fluids ranged from 0.79 m/s to 1.02 m/s.The average and maximum depth of keyhole were 3.48 mm and 4.51 mm,respectively,meaning that the keyhole collapsed frequently.As the scanning path was changed into cochleoid mode,the electron beam scanned in a homogeneous manner without abrupt change in direction and speed like sinusoid path at its peaks and troughs.The maximum velocity of fluids was more uniform without drastic variation,ranging from 0.90 m/s to 1.01 m/s.The average and maximum depth of keyhole were decreased to 3.30 mm and 4.05 mm,respectively,indicating the more stable keyhole and alleviated collapse.Both the actual in-situ capture of molten pool signature and porosity inside the weld corresponded to the analysis of the change in keyhole stability.
基金support from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFB3705600)the Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan(No.22SQBS00600).
文摘Electron beam powder bed fusion(EB-PBF)offers a promising route for producing Ti_(6)Al_(4)V alloys with tailored microstructures and superior mechanical properties.Herein,EB-PBF produced nearly fully dense Ti 6Al 4V alloys(≥98.5%)with basketweave microstructures containing fine equilibriumαlamellae,different from typicalα′acicular observed in materials produced via laser-PBF.The as-printed horizontal material has a yield strength(YS)of 992 MPa,an ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of 1053 MPa,and a fracture strain(ε)of 10.9%.Meanwhile,the as-printed longitudinal material shows inferior mechanical properties(YS of 934 MPa,UTS of 979 MPa,andεof 2.4%).The horizontal and longitudinal samples show notable hysteresis loops in the loading unloading reloading curves,indicating substantial heterogeneous-induced strengthening.Flow stress,back stress,and effective stress increase with increasing strain,where back stress is comparable to effective stress during the overall deformation.Furthermore,a monotonically decreased strain hardening rate with increasing strain can be attributed to dislocation activities,whose failure is related to the strain localization at theαlamellae boundary.
基金the State Key Laboratory of Tribology in Advanced Equipment(Project code:SKLT2022C20)Postdoc Matching Fund Scheme of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University(Project code:1-W283)+3 种基金Research Institute of Advanced Manufacturing at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University(PolyU)(Project code:CD9E,CD8Y)PolyU Research and Inno-vation Office(Project code:BBR5)Departmental General Research Fund of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University(Project code:G-UAKX)the funding support for the State Key Laboratories in Hong Kong from the Innovation and Technology Commission of the Govern-ment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region,China.
文摘In this study,we demonstrate the direct in-situ synthesis of NiTi alloys with tunable chemical com-position(Ni/Ti atomic ratio)and corresponding thermomechanical response.This synthesis is achieved by regulating the feeding speed ratio of pure Ni and Ti wires during the additive manufacturing pro-cess based on dual-wire-feed electron beam directed energy deposition(EB-DED)technology.Under ap-propriate process conditions,the resulting NiTi alloys exhibit a controllable evolution around the near-equiatomic composition and display a typical columnar grain morphology characteristic of additively manufactured NiTi alloys.With an increase in Ni content(shifting from Ti-rich to Ni-rich),the second phase particles present in the samples change from Ti-rich phase(Ti_(2) Ni)to Ni-rich phases(such as Ni4 Ti3 and Ni3 Ti_(2)).The phase transformation temperatures gradually decrease with increasing Ni content,and the predominant matrix phase transitions from martensite to austenite.The as-built NiTi alloy exhibits a typical tensile curve with a good tensile elongation of 11%,fabricated under suitable composition and microstructure conditions.This result surpasses values reported in current in-situ synthesized NiTi alloys through additive manufacturing methods.Moreover,it almost reaches the levels achieved by additively manufactured NiTi alloys using pre-alloyed raw materials.Furthermore,this study reports,for the first time in the field of in-situ synthesized NiTi alloys,a good tensile shape memory effect,achieving an im-pressive recovery rate of up to 70%under a tensile strain of 6%.This investigation provides a meaningful theoretical perspective and technical strategy for the integrated customization of NiTi alloy components in structure,composition,and function.This low-cost and high-efficiency approach is particularly attrac-tive for the preparation of functional graded,large-scale and disposable NiTi components.
基金Open access funding provided by Politecnico di Torino within the CRUI-CARE Agreement.
文摘Additive manufacturing(AM),as an advanced manufacturing technology,enables the production of personalized orthopedic implant devices with complex geometries that closely resemble bone structures.Titanium and its alloys are extensively employed in biomedical fields like orthopedics and dentistry,thanks to the excellent compatibility with the human body and high corrosion resistance due to the existence of a thin protective oxide layer known as TiO_(2) upon exposure to oxygen on the surface.However,in joint inflammation,reactive oxygen species like hydrogen peroxide and radicals can damage the passive film on Ti implants,leading to their deterioration.Although AM technology for metallic implants is still developing,advancements in printing and new alloys are crucial for widespread use.This work aims to investigate the corrosion resistance of in-situ alloyed Ti536(Ti5Al3V6Cu)alloy produced through electron beam powder bed fusion(EB-PBF)under simulated peri-implant inflammatory conditions.The corrosion resistance was evaluated using electrochemical experiments conducted in the presence of 0.1%H_(2)O_(2) in a physiological saline solution(0.9%NaCl)to replicate the conditions that may occur during post-operative inflammation.The findings demonstrate that the micro-environment surrounding the implant during peri-implant inflammation is highly corrosive and can lead to the degradation of the TiO_(2) passive layer.Physiological saline with H_(2)O_(2) significantly increased biomaterial open circuit potential up to 0.36 mV vs.Ag/AgCl compared to physiological saline only.Potentiodynamic polarization(PDP)plots confirm this increase,as well.The PDP and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)tests indicated that adding Cu does not impact the corrosion resistance of the Ti536 alloy initially under simulated inflammatory conditions,but prolonged immersion leads to enhanced corrosion resistance for all biomaterials tested,indicating the formation of an oxide layer after the reduction of the solution oxidizing power.These results suggest that modifying custom alloys by adding appropriate elements significantly enhances corrosion resistance,particularly in inflammatory conditions.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFC2810700)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(2021193)the Science and Technology Cooperation Project between Jilin Province and Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.2024SYHZ0032).
文摘This study analyzed through-thickness distribution of residual stress in a 106 mm ultra-thick TC4 titanium alloy electron beam welded(EBW)joint after post weld heat treatment(PWHT)using X-ray diffraction(XRD)and deep-hole drilling(DHD)methods,and investigated the microstructure and mechanical properties.During the PWHT at 600℃,a phase transformation(β→α)occurred in the EBW joint and affected the residual stress distribution and mechanical properties.The surface residual stress was mainly compressive stress,while the internal residual stress was mainly tensile stress in the welded joint.For the as-welded joint,the absolute value of surface residual stress was higher than the absolute value of internal residual stress.After PWHT,the residual stress in the treated joint was substantially reduced compared to the as-welded joint,particularly the surface stress,which relieved from−425 to−90 MPa.However,the residual stress relief effect had minimal positive impact on the internal region at 600℃.PWHT resulted in a shift of the joint fracture location from the fusion zone(FZ)to the base metal(BM),and therefore exerted no noticeable effect on the joint strength,but increased the joint elongation significantly.This study provides valuable insights into the regulation of residual stress distribution of ultra-thick titanium alloy plates.
基金funded by Shanghai Pujiang Program(21PJD022)Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation(2023JJ60522).
文摘Balancing the adsorption of OH⁻and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural(HMF)is crucial in optimizing the competing HMF oxidation reaction and oxygen evolution reaction,especially given the polymerization tendency of HMF in alkaline solutions.Herein,we present an innovative approach for rapidly synthesizing a NiFe bimetallic metalorganic framework(MOF)induced by electron-withdrawing carbon quantum dot(EW-CQD)via electron beam irradiation within 2 min.EW-CQD serve as structural regulators,expanding the NiFe-MOF interlayer spacing,increasing reactive site availability,and more effectively balancing the adsorption of OH6(-) and HMF,thereby significantly boosting the oxidation activity of HMF.The resulting EW-CQD-MOF exhibits a low potential of 1.36 V vs.RHE at 10 mA cm^(-2)and maintains excellent durability over 120 h.Comprehensive in situ characterization elucidates the HMF oxidation reaction pathway,showing high selectivity towards 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid(FDCA)under ambient conditions,with an impressive HMF conversion rate of 94%and FDCA selectivity of 96%within 6 h.These findings underscore the critical role of structural optimization and adsorption balance in catalytic performance enhancement and offer valuable insights for designing high-efficiency catalysts,advancing sustainable catalytic processes.
文摘Electron beam fluorescence technology is an advanced non-contact measurement in rarefied flow fields,and the fluorescence signal intensity is positively correlated with the electron beam current.The ion bombardment secondary emission electron gun is suitable for the technology.To enhance the beam current,COMSOL simulations and analyses were conducted to examine plasma density distribution in the discharge chamber under the effects of various conditions and the electric field distribution between the cathode and the spacer gap.The anode shape and discharge pressure conditions were optimized to increase plasma density.Additionally,an improved spacer structure was designed with the dual purpose of enhancing the electric field distribution between the cathode-spacer gaps and improving vacuum differential effects.This design modification aims to increase the pass rate of secondary electrons.Both simulation and experimental results demonstrated that the performance of the optimized electron gun was effectively enhanced.When the electrode voltage remains constant and the discharge gas pressure is adjusted to around 8 Pa,the maximum beam current was increased from 0.9 mA to 1.6 mA.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52375322).
文摘Insufficient metallurgical compatibility between Zr and Ni can lead to the formation of brittle welds and introduce thermal stress-related challenges during the electron beam welding process.Through the implementation of beam deflection and vibration,a transformation was achieved in the primary Ni_(5)Zr dendrite structure,transitioning from a mass into a layered configuration,consequently resulting in the formation of an ultrafine-grained eutectic−dendrite complex structure.It is revealed that the enhanced strength−ductility synergy of this structure significantly contributes to the high tensile strength and improved plasticity observed in the welded joints.As a result,the welding cracks are effectively mitigated,and notable advancements are achieved in the mechanical properties of Zr/Ni joints,elevating the tensile strength of the joints from 36.4 to 189 MPa.This research not only highlights the potential of this technique in enhancing the strength and ductility of Zr/Ni welded joints but also serves as a valuable reference for future investigations involving welding applications of dissimilar metals.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFC2810700)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.2021193)+2 种基金the Liaoning Province Excellent Youth Foundation(No.2024JH3/10200021)the Liaoning Revitalization Talents Program(No.XLYC2403094)the Scientific Instrument Developing Project of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.PTYQ2024YZ0009).
文摘It is rather difficult for titanium alloy ultra-thick plates to achieve superior weld formation and excellent mechanical properties along the weld penetration direction due to the large fluctuations of the molten pool,largely limiting their engineering application.In this study,106-mm-thick Ti-6Al-4V ELI alloy plates were successfully butt welded via electron beam welding(EBW).The defect-free EBW joint with full penetration was obtained.The precipitated secondary α(α_(s))in heat affected zone(HAZ),αlamellae in fusion line(FL)and α′martensite in fusion zone(FZ)increased the α_(s)/β,α/β and α′/β interfaces,respectively,resulting in the higher microhardness and impact energy values(57 J in the HAZ,62 J in the FL and 51.9 J in the FZ)than those in the base material(BM).The impact energy of the joint in this study was higher than that for Ti-6Al-4V ELI alloy joints as reported,which was mainly attributed to the formation of the relatively thickerαphase and finer interlamellar spacing in this study,enhancing the resistance to crack propagation.Furthermore,the average fracture toughness(90.2 MPa m^(1/2))of the FZ was higher than that of the BM(74.2 MPa m^(1/2)).This study provides references for the welding application of titanium alloy ultra-thick plates in the manufacture of large-sized components.
基金financially supported by the National Defense Basic Research Program(No.JCKY2023204A005)Project of High Modulus Magnesium Alloy Forgings(JXXT-2023-014hbza)+1 种基金Research Program of Joint Research Center of Advanced Spaceflight Technologies(No.USCAST2023-3)Major Scientific and Technological Innovation Project of Luoyang(No.2201029A).
文摘Nearly undamaged joints of electron beam welded(EBW)dual-phase Mg-8Li-3Al-2Zn-0.5Y alloy were achieved with joint coefficients exceeding 95%.All specimens were fractured at the base metal(BM),implying a significant departure from conventional fracture modes of welded joints.The fusion zone(FZ)consists of ultrafine acicular α-Mg and equiaxed β-Li,with grain sizes reduced by approximately 90% and 80%,respectively,compared to the base metal.This results in a significant increase in microhardness of about 40%.A unique multiphase mixture was observed in the heat-affected zone(HAZ),which mainly consists of lamellar eutectoid structures,fine precipitates zone,and numerous fine Mg_(3)(Al,Zn)particles.This mixture was transformed from typical Li(Al,Zn)(a common softening phase)undergoing atomic diffusion and solid-state phase transformation during welding.It introduces a synergistic strengthening effect,making the heat-affected zone no longer the weakest part of the joint.This study provides valuable insights into the electron beam welding technology for Mg-Li alloys and offers theoretical support for manufacturing high-quality joints.
基金supported by the Pazy Foundation of the Israel Atomic Energy Commission and the Israeli Council of Higher Education(Grant No.322/20)。
文摘Only a few studies have reported the efects of electrochemical hydrogenation on the tensile mechanical properties of additively manufactured Ti–6Al–4V alloy,in all of them the alloy was processed by laser powder-bed fusion.Furthermore,the efects of either hot isostatic pressing(HIP)or heat treatment(HT)post-treatments on the mechanical properties were not reported.Here,the Young’s modulus,ultimate tensile stress,and uniform(homogeneous)strain of as-built electron beam melted(EBM)Ti–6Al–4V alloys were studied using small tensile specimens before and after electrochemical hydrogenation,as well as before and after secondary processes of HIP at 920℃ and HT at 1000℃.The tensile properties of all hydrogenated alloys were signifcantly degraded compared to their non-hydrogenated counterparts.The yield stress could not be determined for all hydrogenated alloys,as failure occurred at a strain below 0.2%ofset.The uniform strain of the hydrogenated alloys was less than 1%,compared to 1%–5%for the non-hydrogenated alloys.The fracture mode of the hydrogenated alloys after HIP and HT revealed cleavage fracture,indicating increased brittleness.In the as-built hydrogenated alloy,the fracture mode varied with location:brittle fracture occurred near the surface due to the formation of a hydride layer,while a more ductile fracture with dimples was observed below this layer.
基金Foundation item:Project (2010CB731704) supported by the National Basic Research Program of ChinaProject (51075189) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Electron beam welding of Ti-15-3 alloy to 304 stainless steel （STS） using a copper filler metal was carried out. The temperature fields and stress distributions in the Ti/Fe and Ti/Cu/Fe joint during the welding process were numerically simulated and experimentally measured. The results show that the rotated parabola body heat source is fit for the simulation of the electron beam welding. The temperature distribution is asymmetric along the weld center and the temperature in the titanium alloy plate is higher than that in the 304 STS plate. The thermal stress also appears to be in asymmetric distribution. The residual tensile stress mainly exists in the weld at the 304 STS side. The copper filler metal decreases the peak temperature and temperature grade in the joint as well as the residual stress. The longitudinal and lateral residual tensile strengths reduce by 66 MPa and 31 MPa, respectively. From the temperature and residual stress, it is concluded that copper is a good filler metal candidate for the electron beam welding of Ti-15-3 titanium alloy to 304 stainless steel.
基金Project(2010CB731704)supported by the National Basic Research Program of ChinaProject(2011DFR50760)supported by International Science&Technology Cooperation Program of China
文摘Electron beam welding （EBW） of 304 stainless steel to QCr0.8 copper alloy with copper filler wire was carried out. Orthogonal experiment was performed to investigate the effects of process parameters on the tensile strength of the joints, and the process parameters were optimized. The optimum process parameters are as follows：beam current of 30 mA, welding speed of 100 mm/min, wire feed rate of 1 m/min and beam offset of-0.3 mm. The microstructures of the optimum joint were studied. The results indicate that the weld is mainly composed of dendriticαphase with little globularεphase, and copper inhomogeneity only occurs at the top of the fusion zone. In addition, a melted region without mixing exists near the weld junction of copper side. This region with a coarser grain size is the weakest section of the joints. It is found that the microhardness of the weld decreases with the increase of the copper content in solid solution. The highest tensile strength of the joint is 276 MPa.
