Mg alloys with a combination of high strength and excellent ductility are increasingly required for structural applications.This study investigates the influence of advanced processing techniques on the mechanical pro...Mg alloys with a combination of high strength and excellent ductility are increasingly required for structural applications.This study investigates the influence of advanced processing techniques on the mechanical properties and microstructural evolution of Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloys.Utilizing a combination of double extrusion and stepwise hot rolling followed by aging treatments,significant enhancements in the mechanical performance of these alloys are demonstrated.The processing techniques applied lead to notable refinement in grain-size and modifications in the microstructure,including the transformation of LPSO phases from 18R to 24R and the dispersion of β phase particles.These microstructural transformations contribute to a substantial increase in yield-strength,ultimate-tensile-strength,and ductility.Furthermore,findings reveal that these improvements are also supported by alterations in material texture,which influence dislocation dynamics as indicated by changes in Kernel Average Misorientation(KAM)values.The combined effect of grain boundary(GB)strengthening,phase distribution,and texture modification elucidates the observed mechanical enhancements.This research provides valuable insights into the design and optimization of Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloys for critical applications in aerospace and automotive industries where high strength and ductility are paramount.展开更多
In the study,three 16Cr-25.5Ni-4.2Mo superaustenitic stainless steel weld metals with C contents of 0.082 wt%,0.075 wt%,and 0.045 wt%,were prepared to investigate the microstructural evolution and its effect on mechan...In the study,three 16Cr-25.5Ni-4.2Mo superaustenitic stainless steel weld metals with C contents of 0.082 wt%,0.075 wt%,and 0.045 wt%,were prepared to investigate the microstructural evolution and its effect on mechanical behavior.At a C content of 0.082 wt%,the microstructure of weld metal consisted of austenite,M_(6)C,and M_(23)C_(6),where M_(6)C was the main carbide.The number and average size of the M_(6)C carbides significantly decreased as the C content decreased.At a C content of 0.045 wt%,only a very small number of M_(6)C carbides were observed in the weld metal.For the tensile process,the number of deformation twins increased as the C content decreased,which introduced a stronger dynamic Hall-Petch effect,resulting in only a small decrease in the ultimate tensile strength of the weld metal.Meanwhile,the increase in deformation twins significantly enhanced the elongation of the weld metals.For the impact process,the impact energy increased from 204 to 241 J as the C content decreased.The crack initiation resistance was improved due to the reduction in M_(6)C carbide,which inhibited cracking at the interface of M_(6)C/matrix.Additionally,the crack propagation resistance was enhanced due to the increase in deformation twins,which consumed more impact energy.展开更多
The directional annealing technique is widely used to prepare columnar grains or single crystals.To investigate the effect of hot zone temperature and temperature gradient on the growth of columnar crystals,Ti43Al all...The directional annealing technique is widely used to prepare columnar grains or single crystals.To investigate the effect of hot zone temperature and temperature gradient on the growth of columnar crystals,Ti43Al alloys were heat treated by the directional annealing technique and their mechanical properties were tested.The results show that columnar grains with a maximum size of 22.29 mm can be obtained at a hot zone temperature of 1,350℃ and a temperature gradient of 8 K·mm^(-1).During the directional annealing process,Ti43Al alloys are heated toαsingle-phase domain to start the phase transformation.Columnar grains with a microstructure of fully lamellar colonies are obtained at different hot zone temperatures and temperature gradients.The distribution of the orientation difference for theα2 phase was found to be more random,suggesting that the growth of the columnar crystals may be stochastic in nature.Tensile testing results show that the strength and elongation of directional annealed Ti43Al alloy at 1,400℃-8 K·mm^(-1) are 411.23 MPa and 2.29%,and the remaining directional annealed alloys show almost plasticity.展开更多
The Cu/1010 steel bimetal laminated composites(BLCs)were rolled to different thicknesses to investigate the effect of rolling direction and reduction on the microstructure evolution and mechanical properties.The diffe...The Cu/1010 steel bimetal laminated composites(BLCs)were rolled to different thicknesses to investigate the effect of rolling direction and reduction on the microstructure evolution and mechanical properties.The difference of mechanical properties between the Cu and 1010 steel causes different thickness reductions,percentage spread,and cladding ratios.The formation of strong texture induces larger strength of the rolled samples,and as the volume fraction of 1010 steel is larger in Route-A,its strength is consistently greater than that in Route-B.The obstruction of interface to crystal and dislocation slip results in the formation of interface distortion,inducing dislocation density gradient when the rolling reduction is low in Route-A.The slip planes of the Cu and 1010 steel are more prone to suffer the normal strain,while the shear strain of other crystal planes is obviously larger than the normal strain under rolling load near the interface.展开更多
The microstructural evolution,mechanical properties,and corrosion behavior of Ti-12Ni(wt.%)specimens produced by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)using various volume energy density(VED)processing parameter values were in...The microstructural evolution,mechanical properties,and corrosion behavior of Ti-12Ni(wt.%)specimens produced by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)using various volume energy density(VED)processing parameter values were investigated.The results showed that the alloy prepared at a low VED of 67 J/mm^(3)consisted of near-βgrains.At a VED of 133 J/mm^(3),the alloy exhibited coarse primary Ti2Ni and fine eutectoid structure.This eutectoid structure consisted ofαlaths and two types of nanoscale Ti2Ni,one in the form of short rods and the other with a spherical morphology.Further increase of the VED to 267 J/mm^(3)led to coarsening of the eutectoid structure.The dispersed Ti2Ni nanoparticles exhibited a significant strengthening effect.The alloy produced at a VED of 133 J/mm^(3)showed the greatest strength with a nanohardness of(7.8±0.1)GPa and a compressive strength of(1777±27)MPa.However,the presence of Ni segregation and holes produced by the LPBF processing adversely affected the corrosion resistance of the alloy.展开更多
The creep properties of nickel-based single crystal superalloy with [001] orientation was investigated at different test conditions. The microstructure evolution of γ′ phase, TCP phase and dislocation characteristic...The creep properties of nickel-based single crystal superalloy with [001] orientation was investigated at different test conditions. The microstructure evolution of γ′ phase, TCP phase and dislocation characteristic after creep rupture was studied by SEM and TEM. The results show that the alloy has excellent creep properties. Two different types of creep behavior can be shown in the creep curves. The primary creep is characterized by the high amplitude at test conditions of (760 °C, 600 MPa) and (850 °C, 550 MPa) and the primary creep strain is limited at (980 °C, 250 MPa), (1100 °C, 140 MPa) and (1120 °C, 120 MPa). A little change ofγ′precipitate morphology occurs at (760 °C, 600 MPa). The lateral merging of the γ′ precipitate has already begun at (850 °C, 550 MPa). Theγphase is surrounded by theγ′phase at (980 °C, 250 MPa). Theγphase is no longer continuous tested at (1070 °C, 140 MPa). At (1100 °C, 120 MPa), the thickness ofγphase continues to increase. No TCP phase precipitates in the specimens at (760 °C, 600 MPa), (850 °C, 550 MPa) and (980 °C, 250 MPa). Needle shaped TCP phase precipitates in the specimens tested at (1070 °C, 140 MPa) and (1100 °C, 120 MPa). The dislocation shear mechanism including stacking fault formation is operative at lower temperature and high stress. The dislocation by-passing mechanism occurs to form networks atγ/γ′interface under the condition of high temperature and lower stress.展开更多
X-ray diffraction （XRD）, optical microscopy （OM）, scanning electronic microscopy （SEM）, transmission electron microscopy （TEM） and tensile tests at room temperature （RT） were performed to investigate the eff...X-ray diffraction （XRD）, optical microscopy （OM）, scanning electronic microscopy （SEM）, transmission electron microscopy （TEM） and tensile tests at room temperature （RT） were performed to investigate the effect of homogenization on microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of Mg-7Gd-3Y-1Nd-1Zn-0.5Zr （mass fraction,%） alloy. The results indicate that the microstructure of the as-cast alloy is composed of α-Mg, （Mg, Zn）3RE phase and stacking fault （SF）, the homogenization results in the disappearance of （Mg, Zn）3RE phase and stacking fault （SF） as well as the emergence of 14H-type long-period stacking ordered （LPSO） phase. The ultimate tensile strength （UTS）, yield strength （YS） and elongation of the as-cast alloy are 187 MPa, 143 MPa and 3.1%, and the UTS, YS and elongation of the as-homogenized alloy are 229 MPa, 132 MPa and 7.2%, respectively.展开更多
The microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of a ZK60 magnesium alloy produced by the semi-solid thermal transformation （SSTT） route and the recrystallization and partial melting （RAP） route were studie...The microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of a ZK60 magnesium alloy produced by the semi-solid thermal transformation （SSTT） route and the recrystallization and partial melting （RAP） route were studied, respectively. The microstructure evolution during partial remelting was studied at different temperatures for different time. The tensile mechanical properties of thixoformed components by the two routes at room temperature were examined. The results show that coalescence is dominant in the SSTT alloy and Ostwald ripening is dominant in the RAP alloy. Compared with the SSTT route, the RAP route can produce finer semi-solid microstructure under the similar isothermal holding condition. The microstructure of the RAP alloy is much more spheroidized compared with the SSTT alloy. Thixoforming for the ZK60 magnesium alloy produced by the SSTT and RAP route results in successful filling of the die, and the thixoforming process improves the mechanical properties of ZK60 magnesium alloy. The RAP alloy shows significantly advantageous mechanical properties over that of the SSTT alloy.展开更多
Hot isostatic pressing (HIP) temperature has a significant impact on the service performance of powder metallurgy titanium alloys. In this study, a high-temperature titanium alloy, Ti-6.5Al-3.5Mo-1.5Zr-0.3Si, was prep...Hot isostatic pressing (HIP) temperature has a significant impact on the service performance of powder metallurgy titanium alloys. In this study, a high-temperature titanium alloy, Ti-6.5Al-3.5Mo-1.5Zr-0.3Si, was prepared under different HIP temperatures (880–1000℃), and the microstructural evolution and mechanical properties were systematically investigated. The results demonstrated that the HIPed alloys were predominantly composed of more than 80 vol.% α phase and a small amount of β phase, and their phase compositions were basically unaffected by the HIP temperatures. Under the typical single-temperature-maintained HIP (STM-HIP) regime, the microstructure of alloy significantly coarsened as the HIP temperature increased, and the alloy strength exhibited an obvious linear negative correlation with the HIP temperature. On the basis of Hall–Petch relation, the prediction model of grain size was established, and the mathematical equation between HIP temperature and grain size (d=M(T_(HIP-N)^(-2))) was deduced. Furthermore, a possible evolution mechanism of microstructure was proposed, which could be divided into the decomposition of initial α′ martensite for as-received powder, formation of the globular α grains in prior particle boundaries (PPBs) region, and precipitation of the platelet α grains in non-PPBs region. For these alloys prepared by the dual-temperature-maintained HIP (DTM-HIP) regime, although their tensile properties were comparable to that of alloy prepared by STM-HIP regime with same high-temperature holding stage, higher proportion of globular α grains occurred due to more recrystallization nucleation during the low-temperature holding stage, which probably provided a solution for improving the dynamic service performance of HIPed alloys.展开更多
Titanium(Ti)and its alloys are frequently utilized as critical components in a variety of engineering ap-plications because of their high specific strength and excellent corrosion resistance.Compared to conven-tional ...Titanium(Ti)and its alloys are frequently utilized as critical components in a variety of engineering ap-plications because of their high specific strength and excellent corrosion resistance.Compared to conven-tional surface strengthening technologies,laser shock peening(LSP)has increasingly attracted attention from researchers and industries,since it significantly improves the surface strength,biocompatibility,fa-tigue resistance,and anti-corrosion ability of Ti and its alloys.Despite numerous studies that have been carried out to elucidate the effects of LSP on microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of Ti and its alloys in recent years,a comprehensive review of recent advancements in the field of Ti and its alloys subjected to LSP is still lacking.In this review,the standard LSP and the novel process designs of LSP assisted by thermal,cryogenic,electropulsing and magnetic fields are discussed and compared.Microstructural evolution,with focuses on the dislocation dynamics,deformation twinning,grain refine-ment and surface amorphization,during LSP processing of Ti alloys is reviewed.Furthermore,the en-hanced engineering performance of the L SP-processed(L SPed)Ti alloys,including surface hardness,wear resistance,fatigue life and corrosion resistance are summarized.Finally,this review concludes by present-ing an overview of the current challenges encountered in this field and offering insights into anticipated future trends.展开更多
The regulation of sintering temperature in spark plasma sintering enables the achievement of grain refinement,phase control,and performance enhancement in the preparation of AZ91D magnesium alloy.This study investigat...The regulation of sintering temperature in spark plasma sintering enables the achievement of grain refinement,phase control,and performance enhancement in the preparation of AZ91D magnesium alloy.This study investigates the influence of sintering temperature on microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of the AZ91D alloy.Microstructural analysis was conducted using scanning electron microscopy,electron backscatter diffraction,and X-ray diffraction.Microscopic structures and mechanical behaviors were examined through hardness and tensile tests.Elevated sintering temperatures resulted in reduced secondary phase content,leading to a decrease in mechanical performance.The alloy exhibited optimal mechanical properties at 320℃.The nanoparticle coarsening process and particle evolution during sintering were simulated using phase field methods.By optimizing the sintering temperature,precise control over microstructural and textural evolution can be achieved,facilitating the attainment of desired hardness levels and mechanical properties.展开更多
Low-oxygen TZM alloy(oxygen content of 0.03vol%)was subjected to solid-solution heat treatment at various temperatures followed by quenching.Results show that the tensile strength of the alloy gradually decreases with...Low-oxygen TZM alloy(oxygen content of 0.03vol%)was subjected to solid-solution heat treatment at various temperatures followed by quenching.Results show that the tensile strength of the alloy gradually decreases with the increase in solidsolution temperature,and the elongation first increases and then decreases.The the amount of nanoscale Ti-rich phases precipitated in low-oxygen TZM alloys gradually increases with the increase in solid-solution temperature.Special strip-shaped Ti-rich areas appear in the samples solidified at 1200 and 1300℃.The nanoscale Ti-rich phases ensure the uniform distribution of dislocations throughout TZM alloy,while significantly improving the plasticity of low-oxygen TZM alloy samples.展开更多
Fe-Mo functionally graded materials(FGMs)with different composition-change rates from 100%304 stainless steel to 100%Mo along the composition gradient direction were prepared by electron beam-directed energy depositio...Fe-Mo functionally graded materials(FGMs)with different composition-change rates from 100%304 stainless steel to 100%Mo along the composition gradient direction were prepared by electron beam-directed energy deposition(EB-DED)technique,including three samples with composition mutation of 100%,composition change rate of 10%and 30%.Results show that the composition-change rate significantly affects the microstructure and mechanical properties of the samples.In the sample with abrupt change of composition,the sharp shift in composition between 304 stainless steel and Mo leads to a great difference in the microstructure and hardness near the interface between the two materials.With the increase in the number of gradient layers,the composition changes continuously along the direction of deposition height,and the microstructure morphology shows a smooth transition from 304 stainless steel to Mo,which is gradually transformed from columnar crystal to dendritic crystal.Elements Fe,Mo,and other major elements transform linearly along the gradient direction,with sufficient interlayer diffusion between the deposited layers,leading to good metallurgical bonding.The smaller the change in composition gradient,the greater the microhardness value along the deposition direction.When the composition gradient is 10%,the gradient layer exhibits higher hardness(940 HV)and excellent resistance to surface abrasion,and the overall compressive properties of the samples are better,with the compressive fracture stress in the top region reaching 750.05±14 MPa.展开更多
Laser beam welding was used to join a near-β titanium alloy(Ti-3Al-6Mo-2Fe-2Zr),followed by aging treatments.The relations among aging temperature,microstructure,and tensile properties of joints were revealed.For as-...Laser beam welding was used to join a near-β titanium alloy(Ti-3Al-6Mo-2Fe-2Zr),followed by aging treatments.The relations among aging temperature,microstructure,and tensile properties of joints were revealed.For as-welded joints,the fusion zone features primarily single β phase.It is attributed to the high Mo equivalency of this alloy and the fast cooling rate in laser beam welding.After aging treatments,many α precipitates form in the fusion zone and heat affected zone.The rising aging temperature coarsens α precipitates and reduces the volume fraction of α precipitates.Compared with the as-welded joints,the aging treated joints'tensile strength and elongation are improved.The increasing aging temperature weakens the strengthening effect because of the decreasing volume fraction of α precipitates.After the aging treatment at 500℃ for 8 h,the joints obtain the optimal match between strength and plasticity.The fracture mode of joints changes from quasi-cleavage fracture in as-welded condition to microvoid coalescence fracture after heat treatments.展开更多
The transient liquid-phase(TLP)diffusion bonding of GH5188 with a BNi-5 interlayer was focused on.Parameters were chosen and optimized for GH5188 alloy according to the TLP joining mechanism.The microstructure evoluti...The transient liquid-phase(TLP)diffusion bonding of GH5188 with a BNi-5 interlayer was focused on.Parameters were chosen and optimized for GH5188 alloy according to the TLP joining mechanism.The microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of the joints were studied.Results show that the relatively complete isothermal solidification zone(ISZ)ensures a reliable connection of the base metal(BM).Within the temperature range of 1110–1190°C,higher bonding temperatures can widen ISZ and promote joint composition homogenization,thus improving mechanical properties.However,the increase in precipitated phase has an adverse effect on the mechanical properties of the joint.The maximum shear strength,reaching 482 MPa,is achieved at 1130°C,representing 84.6%of BM strength.Within the pressure range of 5–15 MPa,both precipitated phases in adiabatic solidification zone(ASZ)and voids generated by partial melting increase.On the contrary,their sizes decrease significantly under higher bonding pressure,resulting in an upward trend in alloy mechanical properties.The maximum shear strength of 490 MPa is attained at a bonding pressure of 15 MPa.The joint exhibits a typical mixed fracture pattern,with the small brittle M_(23)C_(6) phase and voids significantly impacting mechanical properties.Nano-indentation tests indicate that ASZ is a potential source of cracks.展开更多
Self-designed Al8Si0.4Mg0.4Fe aluminium alloy was modified with Sr,followed by solid solution and aging treatments to regulate its microstructure and mechanical/electrical properties.The results show that after the mo...Self-designed Al8Si0.4Mg0.4Fe aluminium alloy was modified with Sr,followed by solid solution and aging treatments to regulate its microstructure and mechanical/electrical properties.The results show that after the modification treatment,the room-temperature tensile strength of the alloy remains nearly unchanged,the elongation at break slightly increases from 1.82%to 3.34%,and the electrical conductivity significantly increases from 40.1%international annealed copper standard(IACS)to 42.0%IACS.After the modification,the alloy was subjected to solid solution treatment at 515℃for 8 h,followed by aging treatment at 180,200,220 and 240℃for 6 h.With increasing aging temperature,the electrical conductivity increases monotonously from 41.4%IACS to 45.5%IACS,while the room-temperature tensile strength initially increases and then decreases.At 200℃,the alloy achieves an optimal balance between electrical conductivity and room-temperature tensile strength:the electrical conductivity is 42.5%IACS,and the room-temperature tensile strength is 282.9 MPa.When the aging temperature continues to rise,the alloy undergoes overaging.Although the conductivity continues to increase,the room-temperature tensile strength drops sharply,and it is only 177.1 MPa at 240℃.展开更多
The microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of Mg-5Y-5Gd-xNd-0.5Zr magnesium alloys at different states were studied.The results reveal that island compounds at the grain boundaries of the as-cast alloys m...The microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of Mg-5Y-5Gd-xNd-0.5Zr magnesium alloys at different states were studied.The results reveal that island compounds at the grain boundaries of the as-cast alloys mainly were Mg24Y5,Mg41Nd5,and Mg5Gd phases.After homogenization at 808 K for 24 h,the distribution of the island compounds became discrete and Mg5Gd phases mostly decomposed and dissolved.With hot extrusion,the grain size was refined to about 20 μm on average,and both the strength and elongation were greatly improved.After ageing at 523 K for 5 h,the strength of different extruded alloys largely increased but the elongation decreased.With the increase of neodymium content,the strength of the alloys at different states increased.The content of neodymium element had an obvious effect on the elongation of the designed alloys.In the designed alloys,the Mg-5Y-5Gd-2.2Nd-0.5Zr alloy exhibited the best combination properties and its ultimate tensile strength,yield strength,and elongation could reach 380 MPa,285 MPa,and 9.0%,respectively.展开更多
Microstructure evolution and corrosion properties of Mg-2Dy-0.5Zn （at.%） alloy during cooling after solution treatment were investigated. The microstructure of alloy in the solid solution state （530 oC, 12 h） was ...Microstructure evolution and corrosion properties of Mg-2Dy-0.5Zn （at.%） alloy during cooling after solution treatment were investigated. The microstructure of alloy in the solid solution state （530 oC, 12 h） was composed ofα-Mg and small amounts of （Mg, Zn）xDy phases. During cooling at a cooling rate of 2 oC/min, the 14H-type LPSO phase gradually precipitated in the grain inte-rior and its volume fraction increased with increasing cooling time. The alloy cooled for 20 min exhibited the highest hardness value. In addition, electrochemical and immersion test results indicated that the alloy cooled for 5 min exhibited small corrosion current and low corrosion rate. The good corrosion resistance of alloy was mainly attributed to the continuous distribution of LPSO phase along the grain boundary.展开更多
Al_(0.5)CrFeNi_(2.5)high-entropy alloy(HEA)was reinforced by the small-radius Si.Al_(0.5)CrFeNi_(2.5)Six(x=0 and 0.25)HEAs were fabricated by laser melting deposition.The evolution of microstructure,nanohardness,and w...Al_(0.5)CrFeNi_(2.5)high-entropy alloy(HEA)was reinforced by the small-radius Si.Al_(0.5)CrFeNi_(2.5)Six(x=0 and 0.25)HEAs were fabricated by laser melting deposition.The evolution of microstructure,nanohardness,and wear properties of Al_(0.5)CrFeNi_(2.5)Six(x=0 and 0.25)HEAs were systematically investigated.Al_(0.5)CrFeNi_(2.5)HEA exhibits a face-centered cubic(FCC)matrix with Ni3Al-type ordered nanoprecipitates.When Si was doped,σphase and Cr-rich nanoprecipitates existed in the B2 matrix and L12 in the FCC matrix.The nanohardness was increased from 4.67 to 5.45 GPa with doping of Si,which is associated with forming the new phases and improved nanohardness of L12/FCC phases.The coefficient of friction(COF)value was reduced from 0.75 to 0.67 by adding Si.σphase and Cr-rich nanoprecipitates in B2 matrix support a decreased wear rate from 7.87×10^(-4) to 6.82×10^(-4) mm^(3)/(N m).Furthermore,the main wear mechanism of Al_(0.5)CrFeNi_(2.5)and Al_(0.5)CrFeNi_(2.5)Si0.25 HEAs is abrasive wear.展开更多
The TiNbV_(0.5)Ta_(0.5)Cr_(x)(x=0,0.1,0.2,0.5)refractory high-entropy alloys(RHEAs)with an excellent combination of ductility and strength were designed and prepared for high-temperature applications.The yield strengt...The TiNbV_(0.5)Ta_(0.5)Cr_(x)(x=0,0.1,0.2,0.5)refractory high-entropy alloys(RHEAs)with an excellent combination of ductility and strength were designed and prepared for high-temperature applications.The yield strength,ultimate tensile strength,and elongation of the TiNbV_(0.5)Ta_(0.5)Cr_(0.1) alloy were 878 MPa,928 MPa,and 21.6%,respectively.Important issues of microstructure evolution,precipitation process,and their impact on mechanical properties were concerned.Then,the effect of Cr content on the mechanical properties of TiNbV_(0.5)Ta_(0.5)Cr_(x) alloys was evaluated through a quantitative analysis of the strengthening mechanism,which elucidated the trade-offrelationship between solid solution strengthening and precipitation strengthening in RHEA.The microstructure evolution of the TiNbV_(0.5)Ta_(0.5)Cr_(x) alloys involved the formation and interconversion of titanium allotropes(α-Ti and β-Ti)and the precipitation of the Laves phase.Significant embrittlement was induced by the preferential precipitation of α-Ti on the grain boundary.The TiNbV_(0.5)Ta_(0.5)Cr_(x) alloys exhibited an incubation period for Laves phase precipitation,which was related to the Cr content in the alloy.The Laves phase preferentially nucleated next to α-Ti due to the redistribution of elements during the α-Ti precipitation process.The precipitation of the Laves phase played an important role in enhancing the strength of the TiNbV_(0.5)Ta_(0.5)Cr_(x) alloys.展开更多
基金financially supported by the financial supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52027805).
文摘Mg alloys with a combination of high strength and excellent ductility are increasingly required for structural applications.This study investigates the influence of advanced processing techniques on the mechanical properties and microstructural evolution of Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloys.Utilizing a combination of double extrusion and stepwise hot rolling followed by aging treatments,significant enhancements in the mechanical performance of these alloys are demonstrated.The processing techniques applied lead to notable refinement in grain-size and modifications in the microstructure,including the transformation of LPSO phases from 18R to 24R and the dispersion of β phase particles.These microstructural transformations contribute to a substantial increase in yield-strength,ultimate-tensile-strength,and ductility.Furthermore,findings reveal that these improvements are also supported by alterations in material texture,which influence dislocation dynamics as indicated by changes in Kernel Average Misorientation(KAM)values.The combined effect of grain boundary(GB)strengthening,phase distribution,and texture modification elucidates the observed mechanical enhancements.This research provides valuable insights into the design and optimization of Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloys for critical applications in aerospace and automotive industries where high strength and ductility are paramount.
基金supported by the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDA0410201)the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province(No.TD2021E006)+1 种基金the Liaoning Provincial Doctoral Initiation Fund Project(No.2022-BS-008)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023T160654).
文摘In the study,three 16Cr-25.5Ni-4.2Mo superaustenitic stainless steel weld metals with C contents of 0.082 wt%,0.075 wt%,and 0.045 wt%,were prepared to investigate the microstructural evolution and its effect on mechanical behavior.At a C content of 0.082 wt%,the microstructure of weld metal consisted of austenite,M_(6)C,and M_(23)C_(6),where M_(6)C was the main carbide.The number and average size of the M_(6)C carbides significantly decreased as the C content decreased.At a C content of 0.045 wt%,only a very small number of M_(6)C carbides were observed in the weld metal.For the tensile process,the number of deformation twins increased as the C content decreased,which introduced a stronger dynamic Hall-Petch effect,resulting in only a small decrease in the ultimate tensile strength of the weld metal.Meanwhile,the increase in deformation twins significantly enhanced the elongation of the weld metals.For the impact process,the impact energy increased from 204 to 241 J as the C content decreased.The crack initiation resistance was improved due to the reduction in M_(6)C carbide,which inhibited cracking at the interface of M_(6)C/matrix.Additionally,the crack propagation resistance was enhanced due to the increase in deformation twins,which consumed more impact energy.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52074229,52371035)the Key R&D Plan of Sichuan Province(Grant No.SC2022A1C01J)the State Key Lab of Advanced Metals and Materials(Grant No.2020-ZD05).
文摘The directional annealing technique is widely used to prepare columnar grains or single crystals.To investigate the effect of hot zone temperature and temperature gradient on the growth of columnar crystals,Ti43Al alloys were heat treated by the directional annealing technique and their mechanical properties were tested.The results show that columnar grains with a maximum size of 22.29 mm can be obtained at a hot zone temperature of 1,350℃ and a temperature gradient of 8 K·mm^(-1).During the directional annealing process,Ti43Al alloys are heated toαsingle-phase domain to start the phase transformation.Columnar grains with a microstructure of fully lamellar colonies are obtained at different hot zone temperatures and temperature gradients.The distribution of the orientation difference for theα2 phase was found to be more random,suggesting that the growth of the columnar crystals may be stochastic in nature.Tensile testing results show that the strength and elongation of directional annealed Ti43Al alloy at 1,400℃-8 K·mm^(-1) are 411.23 MPa and 2.29%,and the remaining directional annealed alloys show almost plasticity.
基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2018YFE0306103)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52071050)+1 种基金the Science and Technology Innovation Project of Ningbo,China(No.2021Z032)the Program of China Scholarships Council(No.202106060148).
文摘The Cu/1010 steel bimetal laminated composites(BLCs)were rolled to different thicknesses to investigate the effect of rolling direction and reduction on the microstructure evolution and mechanical properties.The difference of mechanical properties between the Cu and 1010 steel causes different thickness reductions,percentage spread,and cladding ratios.The formation of strong texture induces larger strength of the rolled samples,and as the volume fraction of 1010 steel is larger in Route-A,its strength is consistently greater than that in Route-B.The obstruction of interface to crystal and dislocation slip results in the formation of interface distortion,inducing dislocation density gradient when the rolling reduction is low in Route-A.The slip planes of the Cu and 1010 steel are more prone to suffer the normal strain,while the shear strain of other crystal planes is obviously larger than the normal strain under rolling load near the interface.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12374022,U23A20540)the Technological Base Project,China(No.JSHS2022206A001)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province for Distinguished Young Scholars,China(No.2023JJ10075)the Scientific and Technological Project of Yunnan Precious Metals Laboratory,China(No.YPML-202305247)the Central South University Research Program of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies,China(No.2023QYJC038).
文摘The microstructural evolution,mechanical properties,and corrosion behavior of Ti-12Ni(wt.%)specimens produced by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)using various volume energy density(VED)processing parameter values were investigated.The results showed that the alloy prepared at a low VED of 67 J/mm^(3)consisted of near-βgrains.At a VED of 133 J/mm^(3),the alloy exhibited coarse primary Ti2Ni and fine eutectoid structure.This eutectoid structure consisted ofαlaths and two types of nanoscale Ti2Ni,one in the form of short rods and the other with a spherical morphology.Further increase of the VED to 267 J/mm^(3)led to coarsening of the eutectoid structure.The dispersed Ti2Ni nanoparticles exhibited a significant strengthening effect.The alloy produced at a VED of 133 J/mm^(3)showed the greatest strength with a nanohardness of(7.8±0.1)GPa and a compressive strength of(1777±27)MPa.However,the presence of Ni segregation and holes produced by the LPBF processing adversely affected the corrosion resistance of the alloy.
文摘The creep properties of nickel-based single crystal superalloy with [001] orientation was investigated at different test conditions. The microstructure evolution of γ′ phase, TCP phase and dislocation characteristic after creep rupture was studied by SEM and TEM. The results show that the alloy has excellent creep properties. Two different types of creep behavior can be shown in the creep curves. The primary creep is characterized by the high amplitude at test conditions of (760 °C, 600 MPa) and (850 °C, 550 MPa) and the primary creep strain is limited at (980 °C, 250 MPa), (1100 °C, 140 MPa) and (1120 °C, 120 MPa). A little change ofγ′precipitate morphology occurs at (760 °C, 600 MPa). The lateral merging of the γ′ precipitate has already begun at (850 °C, 550 MPa). Theγphase is surrounded by theγ′phase at (980 °C, 250 MPa). Theγphase is no longer continuous tested at (1070 °C, 140 MPa). At (1100 °C, 120 MPa), the thickness ofγphase continues to increase. No TCP phase precipitates in the specimens at (760 °C, 600 MPa), (850 °C, 550 MPa) and (980 °C, 250 MPa). Needle shaped TCP phase precipitates in the specimens tested at (1070 °C, 140 MPa) and (1100 °C, 120 MPa). The dislocation shear mechanism including stacking fault formation is operative at lower temperature and high stress. The dislocation by-passing mechanism occurs to form networks atγ/γ′interface under the condition of high temperature and lower stress.
基金Project(51204020)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProjects(2013CB632202,2013CB632205)supported by the National Basic Research Program of ChinaProject(2014-GX-106A)supported by the Qinghai Science and Technology Program of China
文摘X-ray diffraction （XRD）, optical microscopy （OM）, scanning electronic microscopy （SEM）, transmission electron microscopy （TEM） and tensile tests at room temperature （RT） were performed to investigate the effect of homogenization on microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of Mg-7Gd-3Y-1Nd-1Zn-0.5Zr （mass fraction,%） alloy. The results indicate that the microstructure of the as-cast alloy is composed of α-Mg, （Mg, Zn）3RE phase and stacking fault （SF）, the homogenization results in the disappearance of （Mg, Zn）3RE phase and stacking fault （SF） as well as the emergence of 14H-type long-period stacking ordered （LPSO） phase. The ultimate tensile strength （UTS）, yield strength （YS） and elongation of the as-cast alloy are 187 MPa, 143 MPa and 3.1%, and the UTS, YS and elongation of the as-homogenized alloy are 229 MPa, 132 MPa and 7.2%, respectively.
文摘The microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of a ZK60 magnesium alloy produced by the semi-solid thermal transformation （SSTT） route and the recrystallization and partial melting （RAP） route were studied, respectively. The microstructure evolution during partial remelting was studied at different temperatures for different time. The tensile mechanical properties of thixoformed components by the two routes at room temperature were examined. The results show that coalescence is dominant in the SSTT alloy and Ostwald ripening is dominant in the RAP alloy. Compared with the SSTT route, the RAP route can produce finer semi-solid microstructure under the similar isothermal holding condition. The microstructure of the RAP alloy is much more spheroidized compared with the SSTT alloy. Thixoforming for the ZK60 magnesium alloy produced by the SSTT and RAP route results in successful filling of the die, and the thixoforming process improves the mechanical properties of ZK60 magnesium alloy. The RAP alloy shows significantly advantageous mechanical properties over that of the SSTT alloy.
基金support from CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(YSBR-025)and the Technology Innovation(RCJJ-145-24-39)R.P.Guo acknowledges the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52401104)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province(No.202203021221072)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2024M753298).
文摘Hot isostatic pressing (HIP) temperature has a significant impact on the service performance of powder metallurgy titanium alloys. In this study, a high-temperature titanium alloy, Ti-6.5Al-3.5Mo-1.5Zr-0.3Si, was prepared under different HIP temperatures (880–1000℃), and the microstructural evolution and mechanical properties were systematically investigated. The results demonstrated that the HIPed alloys were predominantly composed of more than 80 vol.% α phase and a small amount of β phase, and their phase compositions were basically unaffected by the HIP temperatures. Under the typical single-temperature-maintained HIP (STM-HIP) regime, the microstructure of alloy significantly coarsened as the HIP temperature increased, and the alloy strength exhibited an obvious linear negative correlation with the HIP temperature. On the basis of Hall–Petch relation, the prediction model of grain size was established, and the mathematical equation between HIP temperature and grain size (d=M(T_(HIP-N)^(-2))) was deduced. Furthermore, a possible evolution mechanism of microstructure was proposed, which could be divided into the decomposition of initial α′ martensite for as-received powder, formation of the globular α grains in prior particle boundaries (PPBs) region, and precipitation of the platelet α grains in non-PPBs region. For these alloys prepared by the dual-temperature-maintained HIP (DTM-HIP) regime, although their tensile properties were comparable to that of alloy prepared by STM-HIP regime with same high-temperature holding stage, higher proportion of globular α grains occurred due to more recrystallization nucleation during the low-temperature holding stage, which probably provided a solution for improving the dynamic service performance of HIPed alloys.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Plan of China(No.2022YFB3705603)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52101046)+1 种基金the Excellent Youth Overseas Project of National Science and Natural Foundation of China,the Baowu Special Metallurgy Cooperation Limited(No.22H010101336)the Medicine-Engineering Interdisciplinary Project of Shanghai Jiao Tong University(No.YG2022QN076).
文摘Titanium(Ti)and its alloys are frequently utilized as critical components in a variety of engineering ap-plications because of their high specific strength and excellent corrosion resistance.Compared to conven-tional surface strengthening technologies,laser shock peening(LSP)has increasingly attracted attention from researchers and industries,since it significantly improves the surface strength,biocompatibility,fa-tigue resistance,and anti-corrosion ability of Ti and its alloys.Despite numerous studies that have been carried out to elucidate the effects of LSP on microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of Ti and its alloys in recent years,a comprehensive review of recent advancements in the field of Ti and its alloys subjected to LSP is still lacking.In this review,the standard LSP and the novel process designs of LSP assisted by thermal,cryogenic,electropulsing and magnetic fields are discussed and compared.Microstructural evolution,with focuses on the dislocation dynamics,deformation twinning,grain refine-ment and surface amorphization,during LSP processing of Ti alloys is reviewed.Furthermore,the en-hanced engineering performance of the L SP-processed(L SPed)Ti alloys,including surface hardness,wear resistance,fatigue life and corrosion resistance are summarized.Finally,this review concludes by present-ing an overview of the current challenges encountered in this field and offering insights into anticipated future trends.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52074246,22008224,52275390,52205429,52201146)National Defense Basic Scientific Research Program of China(Nos.JCKY2020408B002,WDZC2022-12)+2 种基金Key Research and Development Program of Shanxi Province(202102050201011,2022ZDYF035)Science and Technology Major Project of Shanxi Province(20191102008,20191102007)Guiding Local Science and Technology Development Projects by the Central Government(YDZJSX2022A025,YDZJSX2021A027).
文摘The regulation of sintering temperature in spark plasma sintering enables the achievement of grain refinement,phase control,and performance enhancement in the preparation of AZ91D magnesium alloy.This study investigates the influence of sintering temperature on microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of the AZ91D alloy.Microstructural analysis was conducted using scanning electron microscopy,electron backscatter diffraction,and X-ray diffraction.Microscopic structures and mechanical behaviors were examined through hardness and tensile tests.Elevated sintering temperatures resulted in reduced secondary phase content,leading to a decrease in mechanical performance.The alloy exhibited optimal mechanical properties at 320℃.The nanoparticle coarsening process and particle evolution during sintering were simulated using phase field methods.By optimizing the sintering temperature,precise control over microstructural and textural evolution can be achieved,facilitating the attainment of desired hardness levels and mechanical properties.
基金Outstanding Doctorate Dissertation Cultivation Fund of Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology(160842012)National Natural Science Foundation of China(52404409,52374401,52104382)+3 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2024MD753961)Scientific and Technological Innovation Team Project of Shaanxi Innovation Capability Support Plan(2022TD-30)Key R&D Plan of Shaanxi Province(2023JBGS-14,2024QCYKXJ-116)Xi'an Science and Technology Plan Project(24ZDCYJSGG0043,2023JH-GXRC-0020)。
文摘Low-oxygen TZM alloy(oxygen content of 0.03vol%)was subjected to solid-solution heat treatment at various temperatures followed by quenching.Results show that the tensile strength of the alloy gradually decreases with the increase in solidsolution temperature,and the elongation first increases and then decreases.The the amount of nanoscale Ti-rich phases precipitated in low-oxygen TZM alloys gradually increases with the increase in solid-solution temperature.Special strip-shaped Ti-rich areas appear in the samples solidified at 1200 and 1300℃.The nanoscale Ti-rich phases ensure the uniform distribution of dislocations throughout TZM alloy,while significantly improving the plasticity of low-oxygen TZM alloy samples.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(51975286)。
文摘Fe-Mo functionally graded materials(FGMs)with different composition-change rates from 100%304 stainless steel to 100%Mo along the composition gradient direction were prepared by electron beam-directed energy deposition(EB-DED)technique,including three samples with composition mutation of 100%,composition change rate of 10%and 30%.Results show that the composition-change rate significantly affects the microstructure and mechanical properties of the samples.In the sample with abrupt change of composition,the sharp shift in composition between 304 stainless steel and Mo leads to a great difference in the microstructure and hardness near the interface between the two materials.With the increase in the number of gradient layers,the composition changes continuously along the direction of deposition height,and the microstructure morphology shows a smooth transition from 304 stainless steel to Mo,which is gradually transformed from columnar crystal to dendritic crystal.Elements Fe,Mo,and other major elements transform linearly along the gradient direction,with sufficient interlayer diffusion between the deposited layers,leading to good metallurgical bonding.The smaller the change in composition gradient,the greater the microhardness value along the deposition direction.When the composition gradient is 10%,the gradient layer exhibits higher hardness(940 HV)and excellent resistance to surface abrasion,and the overall compressive properties of the samples are better,with the compressive fracture stress in the top region reaching 750.05±14 MPa.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(51804097)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(B220202026)Changzhou Sci&Tech Program(CJ20220074)。
文摘Laser beam welding was used to join a near-β titanium alloy(Ti-3Al-6Mo-2Fe-2Zr),followed by aging treatments.The relations among aging temperature,microstructure,and tensile properties of joints were revealed.For as-welded joints,the fusion zone features primarily single β phase.It is attributed to the high Mo equivalency of this alloy and the fast cooling rate in laser beam welding.After aging treatments,many α precipitates form in the fusion zone and heat affected zone.The rising aging temperature coarsens α precipitates and reduces the volume fraction of α precipitates.Compared with the as-welded joints,the aging treated joints'tensile strength and elongation are improved.The increasing aging temperature weakens the strengthening effect because of the decreasing volume fraction of α precipitates.After the aging treatment at 500℃ for 8 h,the joints obtain the optimal match between strength and plasticity.The fracture mode of joints changes from quasi-cleavage fracture in as-welded condition to microvoid coalescence fracture after heat treatments.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(52075449,5197052086)。
文摘The transient liquid-phase(TLP)diffusion bonding of GH5188 with a BNi-5 interlayer was focused on.Parameters were chosen and optimized for GH5188 alloy according to the TLP joining mechanism.The microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of the joints were studied.Results show that the relatively complete isothermal solidification zone(ISZ)ensures a reliable connection of the base metal(BM).Within the temperature range of 1110–1190°C,higher bonding temperatures can widen ISZ and promote joint composition homogenization,thus improving mechanical properties.However,the increase in precipitated phase has an adverse effect on the mechanical properties of the joint.The maximum shear strength,reaching 482 MPa,is achieved at 1130°C,representing 84.6%of BM strength.Within the pressure range of 5–15 MPa,both precipitated phases in adiabatic solidification zone(ASZ)and voids generated by partial melting increase.On the contrary,their sizes decrease significantly under higher bonding pressure,resulting in an upward trend in alloy mechanical properties.The maximum shear strength of 490 MPa is attained at a bonding pressure of 15 MPa.The joint exhibits a typical mixed fracture pattern,with the small brittle M_(23)C_(6) phase and voids significantly impacting mechanical properties.Nano-indentation tests indicate that ASZ is a potential source of cracks.
基金Applied Basic Research Program of Liaoning Province(CN)(2022JH2/101300078)。
文摘Self-designed Al8Si0.4Mg0.4Fe aluminium alloy was modified with Sr,followed by solid solution and aging treatments to regulate its microstructure and mechanical/electrical properties.The results show that after the modification treatment,the room-temperature tensile strength of the alloy remains nearly unchanged,the elongation at break slightly increases from 1.82%to 3.34%,and the electrical conductivity significantly increases from 40.1%international annealed copper standard(IACS)to 42.0%IACS.After the modification,the alloy was subjected to solid solution treatment at 515℃for 8 h,followed by aging treatment at 180,200,220 and 240℃for 6 h.With increasing aging temperature,the electrical conductivity increases monotonously from 41.4%IACS to 45.5%IACS,while the room-temperature tensile strength initially increases and then decreases.At 200℃,the alloy achieves an optimal balance between electrical conductivity and room-temperature tensile strength:the electrical conductivity is 42.5%IACS,and the room-temperature tensile strength is 282.9 MPa.When the aging temperature continues to rise,the alloy undergoes overaging.Although the conductivity continues to increase,the room-temperature tensile strength drops sharply,and it is only 177.1 MPa at 240℃.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (No. 2007CB613704 and 2007CB613705)
文摘The microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of Mg-5Y-5Gd-xNd-0.5Zr magnesium alloys at different states were studied.The results reveal that island compounds at the grain boundaries of the as-cast alloys mainly were Mg24Y5,Mg41Nd5,and Mg5Gd phases.After homogenization at 808 K for 24 h,the distribution of the island compounds became discrete and Mg5Gd phases mostly decomposed and dissolved.With hot extrusion,the grain size was refined to about 20 μm on average,and both the strength and elongation were greatly improved.After ageing at 523 K for 5 h,the strength of different extruded alloys largely increased but the elongation decreased.With the increase of neodymium content,the strength of the alloys at different states increased.The content of neodymium element had an obvious effect on the elongation of the designed alloys.In the designed alloys,the Mg-5Y-5Gd-2.2Nd-0.5Zr alloy exhibited the best combination properties and its ultimate tensile strength,yield strength,and elongation could reach 380 MPa,285 MPa,and 9.0%,respectively.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51301082,51464031)Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province(2015011038)
文摘Microstructure evolution and corrosion properties of Mg-2Dy-0.5Zn （at.%） alloy during cooling after solution treatment were investigated. The microstructure of alloy in the solid solution state （530 oC, 12 h） was composed ofα-Mg and small amounts of （Mg, Zn）xDy phases. During cooling at a cooling rate of 2 oC/min, the 14H-type LPSO phase gradually precipitated in the grain inte-rior and its volume fraction increased with increasing cooling time. The alloy cooled for 20 min exhibited the highest hardness value. In addition, electrochemical and immersion test results indicated that the alloy cooled for 5 min exhibited small corrosion current and low corrosion rate. The good corrosion resistance of alloy was mainly attributed to the continuous distribution of LPSO phase along the grain boundary.
基金supported by the China Scholarship Council(No.202208210253)the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province(2022-MS-272)the Scientific Research Funding Project of the Education Department of Liaoning Province(LJKMZ20220463).
文摘Al_(0.5)CrFeNi_(2.5)high-entropy alloy(HEA)was reinforced by the small-radius Si.Al_(0.5)CrFeNi_(2.5)Six(x=0 and 0.25)HEAs were fabricated by laser melting deposition.The evolution of microstructure,nanohardness,and wear properties of Al_(0.5)CrFeNi_(2.5)Six(x=0 and 0.25)HEAs were systematically investigated.Al_(0.5)CrFeNi_(2.5)HEA exhibits a face-centered cubic(FCC)matrix with Ni3Al-type ordered nanoprecipitates.When Si was doped,σphase and Cr-rich nanoprecipitates existed in the B2 matrix and L12 in the FCC matrix.The nanohardness was increased from 4.67 to 5.45 GPa with doping of Si,which is associated with forming the new phases and improved nanohardness of L12/FCC phases.The coefficient of friction(COF)value was reduced from 0.75 to 0.67 by adding Si.σphase and Cr-rich nanoprecipitates in B2 matrix support a decreased wear rate from 7.87×10^(-4) to 6.82×10^(-4) mm^(3)/(N m).Furthermore,the main wear mechanism of Al_(0.5)CrFeNi_(2.5)and Al_(0.5)CrFeNi_(2.5)Si0.25 HEAs is abrasive wear.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51971021,52203382,and 11775017)the National Magnetic Confinement Fusion Program of China(No.2019YFE03130002)the Young Talent Fund of Association for Science and Technology in Shaanxi,China(No.20230415).
文摘The TiNbV_(0.5)Ta_(0.5)Cr_(x)(x=0,0.1,0.2,0.5)refractory high-entropy alloys(RHEAs)with an excellent combination of ductility and strength were designed and prepared for high-temperature applications.The yield strength,ultimate tensile strength,and elongation of the TiNbV_(0.5)Ta_(0.5)Cr_(0.1) alloy were 878 MPa,928 MPa,and 21.6%,respectively.Important issues of microstructure evolution,precipitation process,and their impact on mechanical properties were concerned.Then,the effect of Cr content on the mechanical properties of TiNbV_(0.5)Ta_(0.5)Cr_(x) alloys was evaluated through a quantitative analysis of the strengthening mechanism,which elucidated the trade-offrelationship between solid solution strengthening and precipitation strengthening in RHEA.The microstructure evolution of the TiNbV_(0.5)Ta_(0.5)Cr_(x) alloys involved the formation and interconversion of titanium allotropes(α-Ti and β-Ti)and the precipitation of the Laves phase.Significant embrittlement was induced by the preferential precipitation of α-Ti on the grain boundary.The TiNbV_(0.5)Ta_(0.5)Cr_(x) alloys exhibited an incubation period for Laves phase precipitation,which was related to the Cr content in the alloy.The Laves phase preferentially nucleated next to α-Ti due to the redistribution of elements during the α-Ti precipitation process.The precipitation of the Laves phase played an important role in enhancing the strength of the TiNbV_(0.5)Ta_(0.5)Cr_(x) alloys.
