As the raw materials in the post process of rolling and heat treatment, ingots have great effects on the properties of the final products. Inclusions and solidification structures are the most important aspects of the...As the raw materials in the post process of rolling and heat treatment, ingots have great effects on the properties of the final products. Inclusions and solidification structures are the most important aspects of the quality of ingots. Niobium and titanium are usually used to react with carbon and nitrogen to improve the properties of ferritic stainless steels. In this research, combined with thermodynamic calculation, effects of niobium and titanium on the inclusions and solidification structures in three kinds of high pure ferritic stainless steels with different titanium additions were investigated by optical microscope（OM）, scanning electron microscope（SEM）, transmission electron microscope（TEM）, and energy disperse spectrometer（EDS）. Results show that Al2O3 and a few（Nb,Ti）N particles form when titanium addition is 0.01 %.Furthermore, inclusions are mainly Ti N and Al2O3–Ti Ox–Ti N duplex inclusions when titanium addition is more than0.10 %. Those two types of inclusions are in well distribution, and can afford nuclei to the solidification process.Therefore, the ratio of equiaxed zone increases with the increase of titanium addition. The ratio increases from42.1 % to 64.0 % with the titanium addition increasing from 0.01 % to 0.10 %, and it increases to 85.7 % when the titanium addition reaches 0.34 %.展开更多
Solidification structure of casting strands significantly impacts the subsequent processing and service properties of the steel products,which correlates closely with the melt flow during the solidification process.Se...Solidification structure of casting strands significantly impacts the subsequent processing and service properties of the steel products,which correlates closely with the melt flow during the solidification process.Several abnormal solidification phenomena and segregation characteristics observed in slab casting are elucidated by referencing to their related flow patterns of molten steel calculated by a multi-field coupling model for actual casting conditions.Eventually,the effect of forced convection on the solidification structure was discussed.The results show that the forced convection generated by electromagnetic stirring and/or nozzle jet will remove the solute-enriched molten steel between the dendrite in front of the solidifying shell,and change solute distribution at the interface of dendrite tips,leading to the white bands and dendrite deflection.In the white band region,a dense dendrite structure without dendrite segregation appears.Moreover,forced convection results in a higher growth rate on the upstream side than the backflow side of the dendrite tip,promoting the columnar crystal deflection.In addition,dendrite fragmentation upon the forced convection during solidification will increase the equiaxed crystal ratio of the as-cast slab and the number of the spot-like semi-macrosegregation.The carbon extreme range decreased with the change in electromagnetic stirring process,indicating a significant improvement in the composition uniformity of the slab casting.It is suggested that the final quality of rolled products could be improved from the very beginning of casting and solidification through regulating the as-cast solidification structure.展开更多
Upon approaching 850℃,the GH4151 alloy exhibits diminished high-temperature strength,primarily attributed to the disruption of γ′phase coherence at elevated temperatures,which reduces its strengthening contribution...Upon approaching 850℃,the GH4151 alloy exhibits diminished high-temperature strength,primarily attributed to the disruption of γ′phase coherence at elevated temperatures,which reduces its strengthening contribution.Tantalum(Ta)additions enhance the stability of the γ′phase but introduce processing challenges,including pronounced solidification segregation,the formation of secondary phases,and increased susceptibility to cracking during processing.The influence of Ta content on elemental segregation,solidification microstructure,phase precipitation kinetics,and hot deformation behaviour in GH4151 was systematically investigated.Processing windows derived from the dynamic materials model(DMM)and microstructural evolution under varying thermomechanical conditions are further examined.Key findings reveal the severe Ta segregation(segregation coefficient K≈1.608);Ta promotes γ/γ′eutectic and η phase formation,increasing γ′phase volume fraction from 54% to approximately 63%;and increased Ta content elevates flow stress and progressively narrows the DMM-defined processing window;optimized thermomechanical processing parameters(elevated temperatures and strain rates)enhance recrystallization kinetics and hot workability,thereby mitigating cracking propensity.展开更多
Based on the research on the solidification of twin-roll continuous casting aluminum thin strip, the analytical model of heterogeneous nucleation, the growth kinetics of tip （KGT） and columnar dendrite transformatio...Based on the research on the solidification of twin-roll continuous casting aluminum thin strip, the analytical model of heterogeneous nucleation, the growth kinetics of tip （KGT） and columnar dendrite transformation to equiaxed dendrite （CET） of twin-roll continuous casting aluminum thin strip solidification was established by means of the principle of metal solidification and modem computer emulational technology. Meantime, based on the cellular automaton, the emulational model of twin-roll continuous casting aluminum thin strip, solidification was established. The foundation for the emulational simulation of twin-roll casting thin strip solidification structure was laid. Meanwhile, the mathematical simulation feasibility was confirmed by using the solidification process of twin-roll continuous casting aluminum thin strip.展开更多
The effect of electromagnetic vibration(EMV)on the solidification structure of Cu-15Ni-8Sn alloy during bulk solidification and the upward continuous casting was investigated experimentally and numerically.The bulk so...The effect of electromagnetic vibration(EMV)on the solidification structure of Cu-15Ni-8Sn alloy during bulk solidification and the upward continuous casting was investigated experimentally and numerically.The bulk solidification results indicated that in the case of B=0.5 T and J=1.27×10^(5)A/m^(2),the most effective grain refinement frequency was at f=10 Hz,where fine non-dendrites were obtained.The solidification structure became coarser at f=0.1 Hz and f=1 Hz compared to the case of f=10 Hz,while no grain refinement was observed at f=100 Hz.The numerical simulations showed that at f=10 Hz,the strong melt convection surrounding the primary solid phase promotes the diffusion of the rejected solute,consequently,resulting in a reduction of the solute boundary layer,which leads to the decrease in the nucleation-free zone(NFZ)and the grain refinement.Additionally,the most effective grain refinement frequency transformed to 1 Hz when the electromagnetic force was reduced by five times.Moreover,we proposed that the most effective grain refinement frequency range aligns with the EMV-induced relative displacement in the range of 10^(2)–10^(3)μm.Finally,the upward continuous casting was conducted to validate the relative displacement range,and the experimental results matched well.展开更多
The effect of the gradient content of Co element on the solidification process of Cu-based alloy under deep under cooling conditions was explored.The non-equilibrium solidification structure of the under cooled alloy ...The effect of the gradient content of Co element on the solidification process of Cu-based alloy under deep under cooling conditions was explored.The non-equilibrium solidification structure of the under cooled alloy samples were analyzed.It is found that the rapidly solidified alloy has undergone twice grain refinement during the undercooling process.Characterization and significance of the maximum undercooling refinement structure of Cu60Ni35Co5 at T=253 K were analyzed.High-density defects were observed,such as dislocations,stacking faults networks,and twinning structures.The standard FCC diffraction pattern represents that it is still a single-phase structure.Based on the metallographic diagram,EBSD and TEM data analysis,it is illustrated that the occurrence of grain refinement under high undercooling is due to stress induced recrystallization.In addition,the laser cladding technology is used to coat Co-based alloy(Stellite12) coating on 304 stainless steel substrate;the microstructure of the coating cross-section was analyzed.It was found that the microstructure of the cross-section is presented as columnar crystals,planar crystals,and disordered growth direction,so that the coating has better hardness and wear resistance.By electrochemical corrosion of the substrate and coating,it can be seen that the Co and Cr elements present in the coating are more likely to form a dense passivation film,which improved the corrosion resistance of the coating.展开更多
With the experiment and finite element simulation, the influences of power ultrasonic on the solidification structure of 7050 aluminum alloy ingot in semi-continuous casting were researched, and the effects of casting...With the experiment and finite element simulation, the influences of power ultrasonic on the solidification structure of 7050 aluminum alloy ingot in semi-continuous casting were researched, and the effects of casting speed on solidification structure in ultrasonic field were also analyzed. The experiment and simulation results show that the solidification structure of the ingot is homogeneously distributed, and its grain size is obviously refined at ultrasonic power of 240 W. The average grain sizes, which can be seen from the Leica microscope, are less than 100 μm. When the casting speed is 45-50 mm/min, the best grain refinement is obtained.展开更多
To understand the solidification behavior of austenitic stainless steel in pulsed magnetic field, the solidification process is investigated by means of the self-made high voltage pulse power source and the solidifica...To understand the solidification behavior of austenitic stainless steel in pulsed magnetic field, the solidification process is investigated by means of the self-made high voltage pulse power source and the solidification tester. The results show that the solidification structure of austenitic stainless steel can be remarkably refined in pulsed magnetic field, yet the grains become coarse again when the magnetic intensity is exceedingly large, indicating that an optimal intensity range existed for structure refinement. The solidification temperature can be enhanced with an increase in the magnetic intensity. The solidification time is shortened obviously, but the shortening degree is reduced with the increase of the magnetic intensity.展开更多
The grain structures and the precipitates in the solidification microstructure of the ultra pure 17 wt% Cr ferritic stainless steels with different Ti and/or Nb micro-alloying were investigated both experimentally and...The grain structures and the precipitates in the solidification microstructure of the ultra pure 17 wt% Cr ferritic stainless steels with different Ti and/or Nb micro-alloying were investigated both experimentally and theoretically. It was found by the grain structure observation that the addition of Ti or Nb to the steel reduced the grain size （D） and elongation factor （E）, and improved the equiaxed grain proportion （P） and globularity factor （￡）. Among the four steels studied, the minimum grain size and maximum equiaxed grain proportion were obtained by jointly adding both Ti and Nb to the steel. The SEM observation indicated that several kinds of precipitations, such as TiN, MC （rich in Nb）, Laves phase （Fe2Nb） and so on, formed in the corresponding steels. In addition, the results calculated using the Thermo-Calc software illustrated that TiN precipitates in the liquid at proper Ti and N contents. Meanwhile, the solidification interval （△T） was enlarged by the addition of Ti or Nb, and the effectiveness of Nb was stronger than Ti. Based on the experimental and calculation results, the mechanisms of grain refinement and increment in equiaxed grain proportion were discussed.展开更多
The solidification structure of a continuous casting large round billet was analyzed by a cellular-automaton-finite-element coupling model using the ProCAST software. The actual and simulated solidification structures...The solidification structure of a continuous casting large round billet was analyzed by a cellular-automaton-finite-element coupling model using the ProCAST software. The actual and simulated solidification structures were compared under mold electromagnetic stirring （MEMS） conditions （current of 300 A and frequency of 3 Hz）. Thereafter, the solidification structures of the large round billet were investigated under different superheats, casting speeds, and secondary cooling intensities. Finally, the effect of the MEMS current on the solidification structures was obtained under fixed superheat, casting speed, secondary cooling intensity, and MEMS frequency. The model accurately simulated the actual solidification structures of any steel, regardless of its size and the parameters used in the continuous casting process. The ratio of the central equiaxed grain zone was found to increase with decreasing superheat, increasing casting speed, decreasing secondary cooling intensity, and increasing MEMS current. The grain size obviously decreased with decreasing superheat and increasing MEMS current but was less sensitive to the casting speed and secondary cooling intensity.展开更多
In the present paper, low carbon steel strips with different phosphorus contents were produced using a twin roll strip casting process. The solidification structure was studied and its features were analyzed in detail...In the present paper, low carbon steel strips with different phosphorus contents were produced using a twin roll strip casting process. The solidification structure was studied and its features were analyzed in detail. It was found that the strips possessed a fine microstructure compared with the mould cast steels. With increasing phosphorus content more ferrite has been formed with finer grains.展开更多
The influence of Ce addition on the solidification structure and σphase of super austenitic stainless steel S32654 was systematically investigated via microstructural characterization and thermodynamic calcula- tion....The influence of Ce addition on the solidification structure and σphase of super austenitic stainless steel S32654 was systematically investigated via microstructural characterization and thermodynamic calcula- tion. The results indicate that a small addition of Ce could modify MgO and MnS into Ce-bearing inclu- sions Ce_(2)O_(3)and Ce_(2)O_(2)S. Ce addition led to noticeable refinement of both the dendrite structure and σphase. The refinement mechanism could be attributed to the combined actions of effective Ce-bearing inclusions and solute Ce. Effective Ce-bearing inclusions could serve as heterogeneous nucleation cores of austenite as well as σphase, which provided a favorable prerequisite for their refinement. Solute Ce significantly enhanced the undercooling degree of the system, further promoting dendrite structure re- finement. Meanwhile, solute Ce improved the eutectic precipitation conditions of σphase and further promoted its nucleation, while the dendrite refinement limited its growth space. Finally, more fine and dispersed σphase particles formed in S32654 with Ce addition. The refinement of dendrite structure and σ phase will reduce the temperature and time required for high-temperature homogenization, which is beneficial to the hot working of this steel.展开更多
The application of pulse magnetic field to metal solidification is an advanced technique which can remarkably refine solidification structure. In this paper, the effect of pulse magnetic field on solidification struct...The application of pulse magnetic field to metal solidification is an advanced technique which can remarkably refine solidification structure. In this paper, the effect of pulse magnetic field on solidification structure, mechanical properties and conductivity of pure copper was experimentally investigated. The results showed that the solidification structure transformed from coarse columnar crystal to fine globular crystal with increasing pulse voltage. Increasing pulse voltage also improved the tensile strength. However, with the increase of pulse voltage, the elongation and electrical resistivity firstly decreased, then increased when the pulse voltage beyond a critical value. Moreover, in some conditions, pulse magnetic field can simultaneously improve the conductivity and mechanical property of pure copper.展开更多
This article discusses the effect of temperature field on the Pulse Magneto-Oscillation(PMO) induced solidification refinement of pure aluminium to provide more information for the industrial application of the PMO so...This article discusses the effect of temperature field on the Pulse Magneto-Oscillation(PMO) induced solidification refinement of pure aluminium to provide more information for the industrial application of the PMO solidification technology.The temperature field is altered mainly by applied variable cooling conditions and pulse parameters.Experimental results show that the refinement effect in the case of full sand mould applied is weakened with the decreasing of cooling rate,however,in the alternative case,the sand mould whose sand bottom was replaced by a graphite block is favorable to the survival of equiaxed nucleus.The refinement mechanism is discussed in terms of the relationship between temperature field and the formation process of solidified structure.The formation or survival of nucleus depends on both temperature field and Joule heat produced by PMO,both low pulse frequency and high pulse current were experimentally confirmed to be effective;and PMO was demonstrated high potential in industrial application.展开更多
The effect of electric pulse modifying on the solidification structure of an Al-15%Si alloy was investigated. The result shows that the primary silicon disappears sometimes and the eutectic phase is refined after the ...The effect of electric pulse modifying on the solidification structure of an Al-15%Si alloy was investigated. The result shows that the primary silicon disappears sometimes and the eutectic phase is refined after the treatrnent of EP （electric pulse） though there are different modalities in different treating durations. DSC （differential scanning calorimetry） analysis indicates that the super-cooling texture decreases and the freezing range narrows evidently after the electric pulse treatment.展开更多
The solidification microstructure has an important effect on the mechanical properties of castings. Therefore, an FE （Finite Element） - CA （Cellular Automaton） coupling model was developed for the simulation of so...The solidification microstructure has an important effect on the mechanical properties of castings. Therefore, an FE （Finite Element） - CA （Cellular Automaton） coupling model was developed for the simulation of solidification structure during the continuous casting process of 72A tire cord steel. In the model, the effect of phase transformation （λ→γ→α） during solidification was considered based on a thermodynamic database. The effect of electromagnetic stirring （EMS） was determined by increasing both the thermal conductivity and crystal formation rate in the liquid phase. The results show that the cooling curves and solidification structure calculated by this model agree well with the experimental results. The optimum pouring temperature range for tire cord steel casting was also discussed based on the present model. By comprehensive consideration of billet quality and smooth production, the pouring temperature should be controlled at about 1,495 ℃ under the casting conditions of the local plant in this study.展开更多
The effect of rectangle wave pulse current on solidification structure of ZA27 alloy was studied. The restdts show that the wave pattern relies on the frequency range of harmonic wave and the energy of pulse current w...The effect of rectangle wave pulse current on solidification structure of ZA27 alloy was studied. The restdts show that the wave pattern relies on the frequency range of harmonic wave and the energy of pulse current within the frequency range of pulse current. Imposed pulse current could induce the solidification system to oscillate. The frequency range and the relevant energy distribution of pulse current exert an influence on the amount of atoms involved for forming critical nucleus, the surface states of dusters in melt, the oscillating state of melt on the surface of dusters, the active energy of atom diffusion , the frequnce response of the resonance of bulk melt and the absorbability of the solidification system to the external work. Rectangle wave pulse current involves rich harmonic waves ; the amplitudes of high order of harmonic waves are higher and reduce slowly, so it has a better effect on inoculation and modification.展开更多
The effect of mold electromagnetic stirring(M-EMS)on the solidification structure and solute segregation in the continuous casting bloom of U78CrV steel is investigated.The solute distribution in the macroscale is ana...The effect of mold electromagnetic stirring(M-EMS)on the solidification structure and solute segregation in the continuous casting bloom of U78CrV steel is investigated.The solute distribution in the macroscale is analyzed using a carbon–sulfur analyzer and that in the microscale is measured with an electron probe microanalyzer.The Image-J software is applied to analyze the number density and area ratio of segregation spots.The results show that the segregation spots are mainly located in the columnar to equiaxed transition zone and the equiaxed zone,which are enriched with C,Cr,and Mn elements.With the M-EMS applied,the columnar grain inclines to the upstream side.As the current intensity increases,the deflecting angle of columnar grain rises,especially with the current intensity larger than 300 A.Besides,the center segregation shows a declining trend and the area fraction of the equiaxed zone rises clearly.Moreover,it is found that the area ratio and number density of segregation spots increase with the higher current intensity of M-EMS.展开更多
Solidification structure is critical in the control of the mechanical properties and quality during the continuous casting process. The thermo-physical properties of 13 Cr steel added some rare metals, such as Mo, V, ...Solidification structure is critical in the control of the mechanical properties and quality during the continuous casting process. The thermo-physical properties of 13 Cr steel added some rare metals, such as Mo, V, Nb, are measured to better understand the solidification structure of 13 Cr bloom. A computational model using CA-FE(cellular automation-finite element) method coupled with heat transfer model is developed to describe the solidification structure in continuous casting process. It is found that the calculated solidification structure is in good agreement with the observed data. The influence of casting speed and superheat on the solidification structure of the bloom is studied in detail. In order to obtain more equiaxed crystal ratio and low degree of the segregation in the bloom, the optimized casting speed 0.6 m/min and superheat less than 25 °C are determined for the caster. Using the optimized manufacturing parameters, these samples are 60% with the equiaxed zone ratio of 8%–10% and below the degree of segregation 1.05.展开更多
Pulse Electric Discharging (PED) is a novel technique that can modify solidifying structure and reduce grain size. ItS effectsapplied to the high carbon liquid steel were presented here. The macrostructure and microst...Pulse Electric Discharging (PED) is a novel technique that can modify solidifying structure and reduce grain size. ItS effectsapplied to the high carbon liquid steel were presented here. The macrostructure and microstructure of the high carbon alloy steel werealso observed. Results show that (1 ) the length of columnar crystal at the edge of ingot without PED treatment is much longer than thatwith PED, and (2) the perlite lamellae of steel billets after deposed by PED are twisted and shortened. An explanation of those experimental results is given.展开更多
基金financially supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No. N100602011)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51104039)+4 种基金the National Key Basic Research Program of China (No. 2012CB626812)the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University (No. NCET-11-0077)Liaoning Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 201102062)Liaoning Provincial Science and Technology Plan (No. 2012221013)the National Innovation Experiment Program for University Students
文摘As the raw materials in the post process of rolling and heat treatment, ingots have great effects on the properties of the final products. Inclusions and solidification structures are the most important aspects of the quality of ingots. Niobium and titanium are usually used to react with carbon and nitrogen to improve the properties of ferritic stainless steels. In this research, combined with thermodynamic calculation, effects of niobium and titanium on the inclusions and solidification structures in three kinds of high pure ferritic stainless steels with different titanium additions were investigated by optical microscope（OM）, scanning electron microscope（SEM）, transmission electron microscope（TEM）, and energy disperse spectrometer（EDS）. Results show that Al2O3 and a few（Nb,Ti）N particles form when titanium addition is 0.01 %.Furthermore, inclusions are mainly Ti N and Al2O3–Ti Ox–Ti N duplex inclusions when titanium addition is more than0.10 %. Those two types of inclusions are in well distribution, and can afford nuclei to the solidification process.Therefore, the ratio of equiaxed zone increases with the increase of titanium addition. The ratio increases from42.1 % to 64.0 % with the titanium addition increasing from 0.01 % to 0.10 %, and it increases to 85.7 % when the titanium addition reaches 0.34 %.
基金The authors are grateful to Weifang Science and Technology Development Plan Project(2023ZJ1166)for supporting this work.
文摘Solidification structure of casting strands significantly impacts the subsequent processing and service properties of the steel products,which correlates closely with the melt flow during the solidification process.Several abnormal solidification phenomena and segregation characteristics observed in slab casting are elucidated by referencing to their related flow patterns of molten steel calculated by a multi-field coupling model for actual casting conditions.Eventually,the effect of forced convection on the solidification structure was discussed.The results show that the forced convection generated by electromagnetic stirring and/or nozzle jet will remove the solute-enriched molten steel between the dendrite in front of the solidifying shell,and change solute distribution at the interface of dendrite tips,leading to the white bands and dendrite deflection.In the white band region,a dense dendrite structure without dendrite segregation appears.Moreover,forced convection results in a higher growth rate on the upstream side than the backflow side of the dendrite tip,promoting the columnar crystal deflection.In addition,dendrite fragmentation upon the forced convection during solidification will increase the equiaxed crystal ratio of the as-cast slab and the number of the spot-like semi-macrosegregation.The carbon extreme range decreased with the change in electromagnetic stirring process,indicating a significant improvement in the composition uniformity of the slab casting.It is suggested that the final quality of rolled products could be improved from the very beginning of casting and solidification through regulating the as-cast solidification structure.
基金supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project(No.J2019-VI-0006-0120)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52074092).
文摘Upon approaching 850℃,the GH4151 alloy exhibits diminished high-temperature strength,primarily attributed to the disruption of γ′phase coherence at elevated temperatures,which reduces its strengthening contribution.Tantalum(Ta)additions enhance the stability of the γ′phase but introduce processing challenges,including pronounced solidification segregation,the formation of secondary phases,and increased susceptibility to cracking during processing.The influence of Ta content on elemental segregation,solidification microstructure,phase precipitation kinetics,and hot deformation behaviour in GH4151 was systematically investigated.Processing windows derived from the dynamic materials model(DMM)and microstructural evolution under varying thermomechanical conditions are further examined.Key findings reveal the severe Ta segregation(segregation coefficient K≈1.608);Ta promotes γ/γ′eutectic and η phase formation,increasing γ′phase volume fraction from 54% to approximately 63%;and increased Ta content elevates flow stress and progressively narrows the DMM-defined processing window;optimized thermomechanical processing parameters(elevated temperatures and strain rates)enhance recrystallization kinetics and hot workability,thereby mitigating cracking propensity.
基金Project (u0837601) supported by the New Joint Fund of National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject (50874054) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Based on the research on the solidification of twin-roll continuous casting aluminum thin strip, the analytical model of heterogeneous nucleation, the growth kinetics of tip （KGT） and columnar dendrite transformation to equiaxed dendrite （CET） of twin-roll continuous casting aluminum thin strip solidification was established by means of the principle of metal solidification and modem computer emulational technology. Meantime, based on the cellular automaton, the emulational model of twin-roll continuous casting aluminum thin strip, solidification was established. The foundation for the emulational simulation of twin-roll casting thin strip solidification structure was laid. Meanwhile, the mathematical simulation feasibility was confirmed by using the solidification process of twin-roll continuous casting aluminum thin strip.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51904184,52204392,52274385,and 52204347)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFC2904900)the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(No.2022QNRC001).
文摘The effect of electromagnetic vibration(EMV)on the solidification structure of Cu-15Ni-8Sn alloy during bulk solidification and the upward continuous casting was investigated experimentally and numerically.The bulk solidification results indicated that in the case of B=0.5 T and J=1.27×10^(5)A/m^(2),the most effective grain refinement frequency was at f=10 Hz,where fine non-dendrites were obtained.The solidification structure became coarser at f=0.1 Hz and f=1 Hz compared to the case of f=10 Hz,while no grain refinement was observed at f=100 Hz.The numerical simulations showed that at f=10 Hz,the strong melt convection surrounding the primary solid phase promotes the diffusion of the rejected solute,consequently,resulting in a reduction of the solute boundary layer,which leads to the decrease in the nucleation-free zone(NFZ)and the grain refinement.Additionally,the most effective grain refinement frequency transformed to 1 Hz when the electromagnetic force was reduced by five times.Moreover,we proposed that the most effective grain refinement frequency range aligns with the EMV-induced relative displacement in the range of 10^(2)–10^(3)μm.Finally,the upward continuous casting was conducted to validate the relative displacement range,and the experimental results matched well.
基金Funded by the Basic Research Projects in Shanxi Province(No.202103021224183)。
文摘The effect of the gradient content of Co element on the solidification process of Cu-based alloy under deep under cooling conditions was explored.The non-equilibrium solidification structure of the under cooled alloy samples were analyzed.It is found that the rapidly solidified alloy has undergone twice grain refinement during the undercooling process.Characterization and significance of the maximum undercooling refinement structure of Cu60Ni35Co5 at T=253 K were analyzed.High-density defects were observed,such as dislocations,stacking faults networks,and twinning structures.The standard FCC diffraction pattern represents that it is still a single-phase structure.Based on the metallographic diagram,EBSD and TEM data analysis,it is illustrated that the occurrence of grain refinement under high undercooling is due to stress induced recrystallization.In addition,the laser cladding technology is used to coat Co-based alloy(Stellite12) coating on 304 stainless steel substrate;the microstructure of the coating cross-section was analyzed.It was found that the microstructure of the cross-section is presented as columnar crystals,planar crystals,and disordered growth direction,so that the coating has better hardness and wear resistance.By electrochemical corrosion of the substrate and coating,it can be seen that the Co and Cr elements present in the coating are more likely to form a dense passivation film,which improved the corrosion resistance of the coating.
基金Project(2010CB731700) supported by the National Basic Research Program of China
文摘With the experiment and finite element simulation, the influences of power ultrasonic on the solidification structure of 7050 aluminum alloy ingot in semi-continuous casting were researched, and the effects of casting speed on solidification structure in ultrasonic field were also analyzed. The experiment and simulation results show that the solidification structure of the ingot is homogeneously distributed, and its grain size is obviously refined at ultrasonic power of 240 W. The average grain sizes, which can be seen from the Leica microscope, are less than 100 μm. When the casting speed is 45-50 mm/min, the best grain refinement is obtained.
基金Item Sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China (50274050) and Shanghai Baoshan Iron and Steel Group
文摘To understand the solidification behavior of austenitic stainless steel in pulsed magnetic field, the solidification process is investigated by means of the self-made high voltage pulse power source and the solidification tester. The results show that the solidification structure of austenitic stainless steel can be remarkably refined in pulsed magnetic field, yet the grains become coarse again when the magnetic intensity is exceedingly large, indicating that an optimal intensity range existed for structure refinement. The solidification temperature can be enhanced with an increase in the magnetic intensity. The solidification time is shortened obviously, but the shortening degree is reduced with the increase of the magnetic intensity.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 50734002) for the financial support of this work
文摘The grain structures and the precipitates in the solidification microstructure of the ultra pure 17 wt% Cr ferritic stainless steels with different Ti and/or Nb micro-alloying were investigated both experimentally and theoretically. It was found by the grain structure observation that the addition of Ti or Nb to the steel reduced the grain size （D） and elongation factor （E）, and improved the equiaxed grain proportion （P） and globularity factor （￡）. Among the four steels studied, the minimum grain size and maximum equiaxed grain proportion were obtained by jointly adding both Ti and Nb to the steel. The SEM observation indicated that several kinds of precipitations, such as TiN, MC （rich in Nb）, Laves phase （Fe2Nb） and so on, formed in the corresponding steels. In addition, the results calculated using the Thermo-Calc software illustrated that TiN precipitates in the liquid at proper Ti and N contents. Meanwhile, the solidification interval （△T） was enlarged by the addition of Ti or Nb, and the effectiveness of Nb was stronger than Ti. Based on the experimental and calculation results, the mechanisms of grain refinement and increment in equiaxed grain proportion were discussed.
文摘The solidification structure of a continuous casting large round billet was analyzed by a cellular-automaton-finite-element coupling model using the ProCAST software. The actual and simulated solidification structures were compared under mold electromagnetic stirring （MEMS） conditions （current of 300 A and frequency of 3 Hz）. Thereafter, the solidification structures of the large round billet were investigated under different superheats, casting speeds, and secondary cooling intensities. Finally, the effect of the MEMS current on the solidification structures was obtained under fixed superheat, casting speed, secondary cooling intensity, and MEMS frequency. The model accurately simulated the actual solidification structures of any steel, regardless of its size and the parameters used in the continuous casting process. The ratio of the central equiaxed grain zone was found to increase with decreasing superheat, increasing casting speed, decreasing secondary cooling intensity, and increasing MEMS current. The grain size obviously decreased with decreasing superheat and increasing MEMS current but was less sensitive to the casting speed and secondary cooling intensity.
基金This work was supported by the Major State Basic Research Development Program of China(973 Program)under the contract number of 2004CB619108the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.50574018)the NECT-04-0278 Project of the Ministry of Education of China.
文摘In the present paper, low carbon steel strips with different phosphorus contents were produced using a twin roll strip casting process. The solidification structure was studied and its features were analyzed in detail. It was found that the strips possessed a fine microstructure compared with the mould cast steels. With increasing phosphorus content more ferrite has been formed with finer grains.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. U1860204, 52004061)Talent Project of Revitalizing Liaoning (Grant No. XLYC1802101)+2 种基金Project funded by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Grant No. 2020M670777)Northeastern University Postdoctoral Funds (Grant No. 20200321)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Grant No. N2125017)。
文摘The influence of Ce addition on the solidification structure and σphase of super austenitic stainless steel S32654 was systematically investigated via microstructural characterization and thermodynamic calcula- tion. The results indicate that a small addition of Ce could modify MgO and MnS into Ce-bearing inclu- sions Ce_(2)O_(3)and Ce_(2)O_(2)S. Ce addition led to noticeable refinement of both the dendrite structure and σphase. The refinement mechanism could be attributed to the combined actions of effective Ce-bearing inclusions and solute Ce. Effective Ce-bearing inclusions could serve as heterogeneous nucleation cores of austenite as well as σphase, which provided a favorable prerequisite for their refinement. Solute Ce significantly enhanced the undercooling degree of the system, further promoting dendrite structure re- finement. Meanwhile, solute Ce improved the eutectic precipitation conditions of σphase and further promoted its nucleation, while the dendrite refinement limited its growth space. Finally, more fine and dispersed σphase particles formed in S32654 with Ce addition. The refinement of dendrite structure and σ phase will reduce the temperature and time required for high-temperature homogenization, which is beneficial to the hot working of this steel.
基金The projects was supported by the Pre-research Foundation of the National Basic Research Program (973 Program, grant No. 2004CCA07000)the Science and Technology Committee of Shanghai Municipality (Grant No. 04XD14008).
文摘The application of pulse magnetic field to metal solidification is an advanced technique which can remarkably refine solidification structure. In this paper, the effect of pulse magnetic field on solidification structure, mechanical properties and conductivity of pure copper was experimentally investigated. The results showed that the solidification structure transformed from coarse columnar crystal to fine globular crystal with increasing pulse voltage. Increasing pulse voltage also improved the tensile strength. However, with the increase of pulse voltage, the elongation and electrical resistivity firstly decreased, then increased when the pulse voltage beyond a critical value. Moreover, in some conditions, pulse magnetic field can simultaneously improve the conductivity and mechanical property of pure copper.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.50734008 and No.50574056)
文摘This article discusses the effect of temperature field on the Pulse Magneto-Oscillation(PMO) induced solidification refinement of pure aluminium to provide more information for the industrial application of the PMO solidification technology.The temperature field is altered mainly by applied variable cooling conditions and pulse parameters.Experimental results show that the refinement effect in the case of full sand mould applied is weakened with the decreasing of cooling rate,however,in the alternative case,the sand mould whose sand bottom was replaced by a graphite block is favorable to the survival of equiaxed nucleus.The refinement mechanism is discussed in terms of the relationship between temperature field and the formation process of solidified structure.The formation or survival of nucleus depends on both temperature field and Joule heat produced by PMO,both low pulse frequency and high pulse current were experimentally confirmed to be effective;and PMO was demonstrated high potential in industrial application.
基金This work is financially supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (No.2001AA337040).
文摘The effect of electric pulse modifying on the solidification structure of an Al-15%Si alloy was investigated. The result shows that the primary silicon disappears sometimes and the eutectic phase is refined after the treatrnent of EP （electric pulse） though there are different modalities in different treating durations. DSC （differential scanning calorimetry） analysis indicates that the super-cooling texture decreases and the freezing range narrows evidently after the electric pulse treatment.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (grant No.2010CB630806)
文摘The solidification microstructure has an important effect on the mechanical properties of castings. Therefore, an FE （Finite Element） - CA （Cellular Automaton） coupling model was developed for the simulation of solidification structure during the continuous casting process of 72A tire cord steel. In the model, the effect of phase transformation （λ→γ→α） during solidification was considered based on a thermodynamic database. The effect of electromagnetic stirring （EMS） was determined by increasing both the thermal conductivity and crystal formation rate in the liquid phase. The results show that the cooling curves and solidification structure calculated by this model agree well with the experimental results. The optimum pouring temperature range for tire cord steel casting was also discussed based on the present model. By comprehensive consideration of billet quality and smooth production, the pouring temperature should be controlled at about 1,495 ℃ under the casting conditions of the local plant in this study.
基金Funded by the Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province(No.ZS021-A25-027-C)
文摘The effect of rectangle wave pulse current on solidification structure of ZA27 alloy was studied. The restdts show that the wave pattern relies on the frequency range of harmonic wave and the energy of pulse current within the frequency range of pulse current. Imposed pulse current could induce the solidification system to oscillate. The frequency range and the relevant energy distribution of pulse current exert an influence on the amount of atoms involved for forming critical nucleus, the surface states of dusters in melt, the oscillating state of melt on the surface of dusters, the active energy of atom diffusion , the frequnce response of the resonance of bulk melt and the absorbability of the solidification system to the external work. Rectangle wave pulse current involves rich harmonic waves ; the amplitudes of high order of harmonic waves are higher and reduce slowly, so it has a better effect on inoculation and modification.
基金the support from the High Steel Center(HSC),S&T Program of Hebei(No.20311006D)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51904024)the Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities(No.FRF-TP-18-098A1).
文摘The effect of mold electromagnetic stirring(M-EMS)on the solidification structure and solute segregation in the continuous casting bloom of U78CrV steel is investigated.The solute distribution in the macroscale is analyzed using a carbon–sulfur analyzer and that in the microscale is measured with an electron probe microanalyzer.The Image-J software is applied to analyze the number density and area ratio of segregation spots.The results show that the segregation spots are mainly located in the columnar to equiaxed transition zone and the equiaxed zone,which are enriched with C,Cr,and Mn elements.With the M-EMS applied,the columnar grain inclines to the upstream side.As the current intensity increases,the deflecting angle of columnar grain rises,especially with the current intensity larger than 300 A.Besides,the center segregation shows a declining trend and the area fraction of the equiaxed zone rises clearly.Moreover,it is found that the area ratio and number density of segregation spots increase with the higher current intensity of M-EMS.
基金Projects(51274057,51474057) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2012AA03A508) supported by the High-tech Research and Development Program of China
文摘Solidification structure is critical in the control of the mechanical properties and quality during the continuous casting process. The thermo-physical properties of 13 Cr steel added some rare metals, such as Mo, V, Nb, are measured to better understand the solidification structure of 13 Cr bloom. A computational model using CA-FE(cellular automation-finite element) method coupled with heat transfer model is developed to describe the solidification structure in continuous casting process. It is found that the calculated solidification structure is in good agreement with the observed data. The influence of casting speed and superheat on the solidification structure of the bloom is studied in detail. In order to obtain more equiaxed crystal ratio and low degree of the segregation in the bloom, the optimized casting speed 0.6 m/min and superheat less than 25 °C are determined for the caster. Using the optimized manufacturing parameters, these samples are 60% with the equiaxed zone ratio of 8%–10% and below the degree of segregation 1.05.
文摘Pulse Electric Discharging (PED) is a novel technique that can modify solidifying structure and reduce grain size. ItS effectsapplied to the high carbon liquid steel were presented here. The macrostructure and microstructure of the high carbon alloy steel werealso observed. Results show that (1 ) the length of columnar crystal at the edge of ingot without PED treatment is much longer than thatwith PED, and (2) the perlite lamellae of steel billets after deposed by PED are twisted and shortened. An explanation of those experimental results is given.
