Effect of cooling rate on both microstructure and room temperature compressive performance of the AZ91 magnesium alloy was investigated. The experimental results show that with increasing cooling rate, the quantity of...Effect of cooling rate on both microstructure and room temperature compressive performance of the AZ91 magnesium alloy was investigated. The experimental results show that with increasing cooling rate, the quantity of the solid solution phase increases and the fraction of secondary phase Mg17Al12 decreases. The almost single solid solution phase can be obtained with using liquid nitrogen as a coolant. The compressive strengths of the rapid solidified AZ91 magnesium alloys are higher than those of normal cast alloy, and decrease with increasing cooling rate. After artificial aging treatment for 14 h at 168℃, the compressive strength of the rapidly solidified AZ91 magnesium alloy cooled in liquid nitrogen increases from 253.5 to 335.3 MPa, while the compressive yield strength increases from 138.1 to 225.91 MPa. The improvement in the compressive strength of the rapidly solidified AZ91 magnesium alloys can be attributed to the hardening effect from fine secondary phase.展开更多
The rapid advancements in computer vision(CV)technology have transformed the traditional approaches to material microstructure analysis.This review outlines the history of CV and explores the applications of deep-lear...The rapid advancements in computer vision(CV)technology have transformed the traditional approaches to material microstructure analysis.This review outlines the history of CV and explores the applications of deep-learning(DL)-driven CV in four key areas of materials science:microstructure-based performance prediction,microstructure information generation,microstructure defect detection,and crystal structure-based property prediction.The CV has significantly reduced the cost of traditional experimental methods used in material performance prediction.Moreover,recent progress made in generating microstructure images and detecting microstructural defects using CV has led to increased efficiency and reliability in material performance assessments.The DL-driven CV models can accelerate the design of new materials with optimized performance by integrating predictions based on both crystal and microstructural data,thereby allowing for the discovery and innovation of next-generation materials.Finally,the review provides insights into the rapid interdisciplinary developments in the field of materials science and future prospects.展开更多
The waterproof performance,mechanical properties,chemical composition,microstructure,and pore structure of hydrophobically-modified geopolymer concrete are investigated before and after dry-wet cycles,to determine the...The waterproof performance,mechanical properties,chemical composition,microstructure,and pore structure of hydrophobically-modified geopolymer concrete are investigated before and after dry-wet cycles,to determine the long-term feasibility of using hydrophobically-modified geopolymer concrete in wet environments.We use two types of organic modifying agents:polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS)and sodium methyl siliconate(SMS).The experimental results show that incorporating 2%–6%PDMS or 5%–15%SMS can make the concrete hydrophobic,with water absorption and chloride transport rates decreasing by up to 94.3%.We also analyze the bonding modes of organic molecules and geopolymer gels,as well as their evolution mechanisms during dry-wet cycles.PDMS-modified geopolymer concrete is found to exhibit long-term waterproof performance that is not weakened by dry-wet cycles.This is attributed to the robust combination of organic components and the geopolymer gel skeleton formed through phase cross-linking.Meanwhile,PDMS-modified geopolymer concrete’s hydrophobicity,strength,and microstructure are essentially unaffected.In contrast,SMS-modified geopolymer concrete shows higher water sensitivity,although it does maintain efficient waterproof performance.Due to relatively low binding energy,the dry-wet cycles may lead to the detachment of some SMS molecules from the gel network,which results in a decrease of 18.6%in compressive strength and an increase of 37.6%in total porosity.This work confirms the utility of hydrophobically-modified geopolymer concrete as a building material for long-term service in wet environments,for instance,areas with frequent precipitation,or splash and tidal zones.展开更多
The effect of high welding heat inputs in the range of 50–200 kJ/cm on the microstructural evolution,MX(M=Ti,Nb and V;X=N and C)precipitation and mechanical properties was investigated in the coarse-grained heat-affe...The effect of high welding heat inputs in the range of 50–200 kJ/cm on the microstructural evolution,MX(M=Ti,Nb and V;X=N and C)precipitation and mechanical properties was investigated in the coarse-grained heat-affected zone(CGHAZ)of a high-Nb(0.10 wt.%)structural steel.The results showed that the primary microconstituents varied from lath bainite(LB)to intragranular acicular ferrite(IAF)+intragranular polygonal ferrite(IPF),and the most content of IAF was acquired at 100 kJ/cm.Moreover,the submicron Ti-and Nb-rich MX precipitates not only pinned prior austenite grain boundaries but also facilitated IAF and IPF nucleation with the Kurdjumov–Sachs orientation relationship of[011]_(MX)//[111]_(Ferrite);the nanoscale V-rich MX precipitates hindered dislocation movement and followed the Baker–Nutting orientation relationship of[001]_(MX)//[001]_(Ferrite)with ferrite matrix,synergistically strengthening and toughening the CGHAZ.In addition,the−20℃impact absorbed energy firstly elevated from 93±5.2 J at 50 kJ/cm to 131±5.4 J at 100 kJ/cm and finally decreased to 59±3.0 J at 200 kJ/cm,being related to the IAF content,while the microhardness decreased from 312±26.1 to 269±12.9 HV0.1,because of the coarsened microstructure and the decreased content of LB and martensite.Compared to the CGHAZ properties with 0.05 wt.%Nb,a higher Nb content produced better low-temperature toughness,as more solid dissolved Nb atoms and precipitated Nb-rich MX particles in austenite limited prior austenite grain growth and promoted IAF formation.Furthermore,the welding process at 100 kJ/cm was most applicable for the high-Nb steel.展开更多
The development of high-performance structural and functional materials is vital in many industrial fields.High-and medium-entropy alloys(H/MEAs)with superior comprehensive properties owing to their specific microstru...The development of high-performance structural and functional materials is vital in many industrial fields.High-and medium-entropy alloys(H/MEAs)with superior comprehensive properties owing to their specific microstructures are promising candidates for structural materials.More importantly,multitudinous efforts have been made to regulate the microstructures and the properties of H/MEAs to further expand their industrial applications.The various heterostructures have enormous potential for the development of H/MEAs with outstanding performance.Herein,multiple heterogeneous structures with single and hierarchical heterogeneities were discussed in detail.Moreover,preparation methods for compositional inhomogeneity,bimodal structures,dualphase structures,lamella/layered structures,harmonic structures(core-shell),multiscale precipitates and heterostructures coupled with specific microstructures in H/MEAs were also systematically reviewed.The deformation mechanisms induced by the different heterostructures were thoroughly discussed to explore the relationship between the heterostructures and the optimized properties of H/MEAs.The contributions of the heterostructures and advanced microstructures to the H/MEAs were comprehensively elucidated to further improve the properties of the alloys.Finally,this review discussed the future challenges of high-performance H/MEAs for industrial applications and provides feasible methods for optimizing heterostructures to enhance the comprehensive properties of H/MEAs.展开更多
This work employed Fe-Cr-C alloy as the cladding material to fabricate wear-resistant coatings on dissimilar steel welded joints composed of NM450 wear-resistant steel and ZG30 SiMn cast steel with ER70-G welding wire...This work employed Fe-Cr-C alloy as the cladding material to fabricate wear-resistant coatings on dissimilar steel welded joints composed of NM450 wear-resistant steel and ZG30 SiMn cast steel with ER70-G welding wire.The investigation focused on elucidating the effect of dilution ratio levels on microstructural distribution and wear behavior within this heterogeneous multi-material system.Owing to its inherently higher chromium(Cr)content,the NM450 region demonstrated more pronounced carbide formation compared to the ER70-G and ZG30 SiMn regions.Microstructural analysis revealed that Cr_(7)C_(3) carbides predominantly formed along grain boundaries,whereas Cr_(23)C_(6) carbides mainly precipitated within grains.After cladding,the wear resistance of the NM450/ER70-G/ZG30 SiMn welded joint was markedly improved,with the high-dilution coating exhibiting superior performance.This enhancement was attributed to favorable thermal conditions in the highdilution scenario,promoting a more homogeneous precipitation of Cr_(23)C_(6).Although significant elemental mixing occurred at the interfacial zones,the top region of the cladding layer remained minimally affected by dilution-induced drawbacks.Accordingly,the high-dilution sample demonstrated better wear resistance than its low-dilution counterpart due to optimized carbide precipitation characteristics.These findings provide basic insights for designing effective cladding strategies for complex multi-material components in demanding industrial applications.展开更多
In recent years,with the wide application of image data visual extraction technology in the field of industrial engineering,the development of industrial economy has reached a new situation.To explore the interaction ...In recent years,with the wide application of image data visual extraction technology in the field of industrial engineering,the development of industrial economy has reached a new situation.To explore the interaction between the pellet microstructure and compressive strength,firstly,the pellet microstructure needed for the experiment was obtained using a Leica DM4500P microscope.The area proportions of hematite,calcium ferrite,magnetite,calcium silicate and pore in pellet microstructure were extracted by visual extraction technology of image data.Moreover,the relationship between the area proportions of mineral components and compressive strength was established by backpropagation neural network(BPNN),generalized regression neural network(GRNN)and beetle antennae search-generalized regression neural network(BAS-GRNN)algorithms,which proves that the pellet microstructure can be used as the prediction standard of compressive strength.The errors of BPNN and BAS-GRNN are 5.13%and 3.37%,respectively,both of which are less than 5.5%.Therefore,through data visualization,we are able to discuss the connection between various components of pellet microstructure and compressive strength and provide new research ideas for improving the compressive strength and metallurgical performance of pellet.展开更多
The effects of cell wall property on the compressive performance of high porosity, closed-cell aluminum foams prepared by gas injection method were investigated. The research was conducted both experimentally and nume...The effects of cell wall property on the compressive performance of high porosity, closed-cell aluminum foams prepared by gas injection method were investigated. The research was conducted both experimentally and numerically. Foam specimens prepared from conditioned melt were tested under uniaxial compressive loading condition. The cell wall microstructure and fracture were observed through optical microscope（OM） and scanning electron microscope（SEM）, which indicates that the cell wall property is impaired by the defects in cell walls and oxide films on the cell wall surface. Subsequently, finite element（FE） models based on three-dimensional thin shell Kelvin tetrakaidecahedron were developed based on the mechanical properties of the raw material and solid material that are determined by using experimental measurements. The simulation results show that the plateau stress of the nominal stress-strain curve exhibits a linear relationship with the yield strength of the cell wall material. The simulation plateau stress is higher than the experimental data, partly owing to the substitution of solid material for cell wall material in the process of the establishment of FE models.展开更多
This study investigates the influence of different curing regimes on the microstructure and macro properties of ultra-high performance fiber reinforced cementitious composite （UHPFRCC）, and aims to discover whether ...This study investigates the influence of different curing regimes on the microstructure and macro properties of ultra-high performance fiber reinforced cementitious composite （UHPFRCC）, and aims to discover whether it is possible to produce qualified UHPFRCC using different curing regimes. A control mix of UHPFRCC is prepared. The mechanical performance and the short-term durability of the UHPFRCC matrix under three curing regimes are studied. In addition, the microstructures of the UHPFRCC matrix with different curing conditions are analyzed by combining scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and mercury intrusion porosimetry （MIP）. The results explore how different UHPFRCC curing regimes affect its microstructure and how the microstructure affects its macro behavior. Heat and steam curing for 3 d is succeeded to produce the UHPFRCC with nearly the same mechanical properties and durability as those of the 90 d standard curing. However, the heat cured UHPFRCC does not show great resistance to chloride-ion penetration.展开更多
The experiments focused on the influence of magnesium and titanium as additional alloying elements on the microstructure and electro-chemical behavior of Al-Zn-In sacrificial anodes. The electrochemical behavior of th...The experiments focused on the influence of magnesium and titanium as additional alloying elements on the microstructure and electro-chemical behavior of Al-Zn-In sacrificial anodes. The electrochemical behavior of the aluminum sacrificial anode with 3 wt.% sodium chloride solution was studied by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) tests. It was found that a microstructure with few precipitates and refined grains could be achieved by adding 1 wt.% Mg and 0.05 wt.% Ti to the Al-Zn-In alloy,resulting...展开更多
The compressive strength developing process and the microstructure of cement-asphalt mortar （CA mortar） were investigated.The fluidity of CA mortar has a great influence on its strength.The optimum value of spread d...The compressive strength developing process and the microstructure of cement-asphalt mortar （CA mortar） were investigated.The fluidity of CA mortar has a great influence on its strength.The optimum value of spread diameter of slump flow test is in the range of 300 to 400 mm.The compressive strength of CA mortar keeps a relatively high growth rate in 56 days and grows slowly afterwards.The residual water of hydration in CA mortar freezes under minus environmental temperature which can lead to a significant reduction of the strength of CA mortar.Increasing A/C retards asphalt emulsion splitting and thus prolongs the setting process of CA mortar.The hydration products of cement form the major structural framework of hardened CA mortar and asphalt is a weak phase in the framework but improves the viscoelastic behavior of CA mortar.Therefore,asphalt emulsion should be used as much as possible on the condition that essential performance criterions of CA mortar are satisfied.展开更多
The water absorption and desorption processes of different types of lightweight aggregates were studied.Subsequently,the influences of pre-wetting lightweight aggregates on compressive strength,microhardness,phase com...The water absorption and desorption processes of different types of lightweight aggregates were studied.Subsequently,the influences of pre-wetting lightweight aggregates on compressive strength,microhardness,phase composition,hydration parameters and micromorphology of the cement pastes were investigated.The results showed that the water absorption and desorption capacities of the lightweight aggregates increased with the decrease of the densification degree.With the addition of pre-wetting lightweight aggregates,the compressive strength of the cement pastes would increase.Moreover,the enhancement effect was more obviously with the desorption capacity of pre-wetting lightweight aggregates increasing.Especially,sample S1 with pre-wetting red-mud ceramisites had the highest compressive strength,of which increased to 49.4 MPa after 28 d curing age.The reason is that mainly because the addition of pre-wetting lightweight aggregates can promote the generation of C–S–H gels in the interfacial zone,and the hydration degree of the interfacial zone increases with the water desorption of pre-wetting lightweight aggregates increasing.It is contributed to optimize the microstructure to enhance microhardness of the interfacial zone,resulting in the compressive strength of the cement-based materials improving.Therefore,the pre-wetting lightweight aggregates with high porosity and strength are the potential internal curing agents for high-strength lightweight concretes.展开更多
Al-Ti-C grain refiner was prepared by SHS （self-propagating high-temperature synthesis ）-melting technique. The effect of La on the microstructures of grain refiner was studied by OM, TEM, SEM, XRD, and EDS. The exp...Al-Ti-C grain refiner was prepared by SHS （self-propagating high-temperature synthesis ）-melting technique. The effect of La on the microstructures of grain refiner was studied by OM, TEM, SEM, XRD, and EDS. The experimental results indicate that La can improve the wettability between liquid aluminum and graphite ; the addition of La results in dispersive distribution of TiAl3 and TiC particles in the matrix. An excellent grain refining performance of Al-Ti-C grain refiner on commercially pure Al was obtained.展开更多
CBN-AlN composite abrasive grits and AISI 1045 steel were brazed using Ag-Cu-Ti active filler alloy by heating up to the temperature of 890,900 and 920 ℃,respectively,and then held at the temperature for 8 min.Optica...CBN-AlN composite abrasive grits and AISI 1045 steel were brazed using Ag-Cu-Ti active filler alloy by heating up to the temperature of 890,900 and 920 ℃,respectively,and then held at the temperature for 8 min.Optical microscope,scanning electron microscope and X-ray diffraction equipment were utilized to study the effects of heating temperature on the microstructure of the joining interface.The compressive strength of the brazed composite grits was also measured.The experimental results show that the atoms of Ti,Al,B and N have preferentially penetrated towards the joining interface of composite grits and filler alloy.The compounds of Ti-nitride,Ti-borides and Ti3AlN were formed in the reaction layer.Degradation effect was not made on the compressive strength of the CBN-AlN composite grits when the brazing process was carried out in the temperature range of 890-920 ℃.展开更多
Hot deformation behavior and microstructure evolution of hot isostatically pressed FGH96 P/M superalloy were studied using isothermal compression tests. The tests were performed on a Gleeble-1500 simulator in a temper...Hot deformation behavior and microstructure evolution of hot isostatically pressed FGH96 P/M superalloy were studied using isothermal compression tests. The tests were performed on a Gleeble-1500 simulator in a temperature range of 1000-1150 °C and strain rate of 0.001-1.0 s-1, respectively. By regression analysis of the stress—strain data, the constitutive equation for FGH96 superalloy was developed in the form of hyperbolic sine function with hot activation energy of 693.21 kJ/mol. By investigating the deformation microstructure, it is found that partial and full dynamical recrystallization occurs in specimens deformed below and above 1100 °C, respectively, and dynamical recrystallization （DRX） happens more readily with decreasing strain rate and increasing deformation temperature. Finally, equations representing the kinetics of DRX and grain size evolution were established.展开更多
The La-Mg-Ni-system （PuNi3-type） La2Mg （Ni0.85 Co0.15 ）9M0.1 （ M = B, Cr） hydrogen storage etectrode alloys were prepared by casting and rapid quenching. The electrochemical performances and microstructures of t...The La-Mg-Ni-system （PuNi3-type） La2Mg （Ni0.85 Co0.15 ）9M0.1 （ M = B, Cr） hydrogen storage etectrode alloys were prepared by casting and rapid quenching. The electrochemical performances and microstructures of the as-cast and quenched alloys were determined and measured. The effects of rapid quenching on the microstructures and electrochemical properties of the alloys were investigated in detail. The obtained results show that the alloys are composed of the （La, Mg） Ni3 phase （PuNi3-type structure） and the LaNi5 phase, as well as the small amount of the LaNi2 phase. A trace of the Ni2B phase exists in the as-cast alloy containing boron, and the Ni2B phase in the alloy nearly disappears after rapid quenching. The relative amount of each phase in the alloys depends on the quenching rate. The rapid quenching technique can greatly improve the electrochemical performance of the alloy, and the effect of rapid quenching on the activation performances of the alloys is minor. Rapid quenching enhances the cycle stability of the alloy, and the cycle life of the alloy increases with the increase of the quenching rate.展开更多
Semi open-cell aluminum foams having channels between individual cells were produced using low cost CaCO3foamingagent and applying the powder compact melting process.To this end,the aluminum and CaCO3powder mixtures w...Semi open-cell aluminum foams having channels between individual cells were produced using low cost CaCO3foamingagent and applying the powder compact melting process.To this end,the aluminum and CaCO3powder mixtures were coldcompacted into dense cylindrical precursors for foaming at specific temperatures under air atmosphere.The effects of severalparameters including precursor compaction pressure,foaming agent content as well as temperature and time of the foaming processon the cell microstructure,linear expansion,relative density and compressive properties were investigated.A uniform distribution ofcells with sizes less than100μm,which form semi open-cell structures with relative densities in the range of55.4%-84.4%,wasobtained.The elevation of compaction pressure between127-318MPa and blowing agent up to15%(mass fraction)led to anincrease in the linear expansion,compressive strength and densification strain.By varying the foaming temperature from800to1000°C,all of the investigated parameters increased except compressive strength and relative density.The results indicated theoptimal foaming temperature and time as900°C and10-25min,respectively.展开更多
To expand the application of wire-arc additive manufacturing(WAAM)in aluminum alloy forming com-ponents,it is vitally important to reduce the porosity,refine microstructure,and thereby improve the mechanical propertie...To expand the application of wire-arc additive manufacturing(WAAM)in aluminum alloy forming com-ponents,it is vitally important to reduce the porosity,refine microstructure,and thereby improve the mechanical properties of the components.In this study,the interlayer friction stir processing(FSP)tech-nique was employed to assist the WAAM of 4043 Al-Si alloy,and the related effects on the microstruc-ture evolutions and mechanical properties of the fabricated builds were systematacially investigated.As compared to the conventional WAAM processing of Al-Si alloy,it was found that the introduction of in-terlayer FSP can effectively eliminate the pores,and both theα-Al dendrites and Si-rich eutectic network were severely broken up,leading to a remarkable enhancement in ductility and fatigue performance.The average yield strength(YS)and ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of the Al-based components produced by the combination of WAAM and interlayer FSP methods were 88 and 148 MPa,respectively.Meanwhile,the elongation(EL)of 37.5%and 28.8%can be achieved in the horizontal and vertical directions,respec-tively.Such anisotropy of EL was attributed to the inhomogeneous microstructure in the stir zone(SZ).Notably,the stress concentration can be effectively reduced by the elimination of porosity and Si-rich eu-tectic network fragmentation by the interlayer FSP,and thus the fatigue behavior was improved with the fatigue strength and elongation increased by∼28%and∼108.7%,respectively.It is anticipated that this study will provide a powerful strategy and theoretical guidance for the WAAM fabrication of Al-based alloy components with high ductility and fatigue performance.展开更多
The effects of NiO on microstructure and magnetic properties of Mn-Zn ferrite with a nominal composition of Zn_(0.32)Mn_(0.60-x)Ni_(x)Fe_(2.08)O_(4)were investigated.The calcined powder of Mn-Zn ferrite was characteri...The effects of NiO on microstructure and magnetic properties of Mn-Zn ferrite with a nominal composition of Zn_(0.32)Mn_(0.60-x)Ni_(x)Fe_(2.08)O_(4)were investigated.The calcined powder of Mn-Zn ferrite was characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD),the fracture surface of Mn-Zn ferrite was checked by scanning electronic microscope(SEM),and then the magnetic properties were measured.As a result,the substitution of Ni can cause the crystal lattice constant of MnZn ferrite to decline,and the grain size to decrease,therefore improve the magnetic performance of MnZn ferrite whose density exceeds 5.0 g·cm^(-3).展开更多
The effect of rare earth addition on the microstructure and mechanical performances of as-cast and wrought Al alloys has been attracting increasing attention recently.Rare earth addition has great potential in modifyi...The effect of rare earth addition on the microstructure and mechanical performances of as-cast and wrought Al alloys has been attracting increasing attention recently.Rare earth addition has great potential in modifying the structure and improving the properties of materials.However,there are currently few reports about the effect of rare earth addition on the microstructure and performances of Al alloys prepared via selective laser melting.Here,AlSi10Mg alloys were manufactured using selective laser melting,and the effect of Er addition was investigated.The results indicate that Er addition leads toα-Al refinement and modifies the minority Si phase.The formation of the Al_(3)Er phase induced by Er addition enhances the stren gth of the material.Modification of the Si phase also increases ductility.This strategy can help improve the mechanical performance of alum inum alloys prepared via selective laser melting.展开更多
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文摘Effect of cooling rate on both microstructure and room temperature compressive performance of the AZ91 magnesium alloy was investigated. The experimental results show that with increasing cooling rate, the quantity of the solid solution phase increases and the fraction of secondary phase Mg17Al12 decreases. The almost single solid solution phase can be obtained with using liquid nitrogen as a coolant. The compressive strengths of the rapid solidified AZ91 magnesium alloys are higher than those of normal cast alloy, and decrease with increasing cooling rate. After artificial aging treatment for 14 h at 168℃, the compressive strength of the rapidly solidified AZ91 magnesium alloy cooled in liquid nitrogen increases from 253.5 to 335.3 MPa, while the compressive yield strength increases from 138.1 to 225.91 MPa. The improvement in the compressive strength of the rapidly solidified AZ91 magnesium alloys can be attributed to the hardening effect from fine secondary phase.
基金financially supported by the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars,China(No.52025041)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52450003,U2341267,and 52174294)+1 种基金the National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents,China(No.BX20240437)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(Nos.FRF-IDRY-23-037 and FRF-TP-20-02C2)。
文摘The rapid advancements in computer vision(CV)technology have transformed the traditional approaches to material microstructure analysis.This review outlines the history of CV and explores the applications of deep-learning(DL)-driven CV in four key areas of materials science:microstructure-based performance prediction,microstructure information generation,microstructure defect detection,and crystal structure-based property prediction.The CV has significantly reduced the cost of traditional experimental methods used in material performance prediction.Moreover,recent progress made in generating microstructure images and detecting microstructural defects using CV has led to increased efficiency and reliability in material performance assessments.The DL-driven CV models can accelerate the design of new materials with optimized performance by integrating predictions based on both crystal and microstructural data,thereby allowing for the discovery and innovation of next-generation materials.Finally,the review provides insights into the rapid interdisciplinary developments in the field of materials science and future prospects.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52101328 and 52171277)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFE0109200)+1 种基金the Foundation of the Shanxi-Zheda Institute of Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering(No.2022SZ-TD006)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(CPSF)(No.GZB20230653)。
文摘The waterproof performance,mechanical properties,chemical composition,microstructure,and pore structure of hydrophobically-modified geopolymer concrete are investigated before and after dry-wet cycles,to determine the long-term feasibility of using hydrophobically-modified geopolymer concrete in wet environments.We use two types of organic modifying agents:polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS)and sodium methyl siliconate(SMS).The experimental results show that incorporating 2%–6%PDMS or 5%–15%SMS can make the concrete hydrophobic,with water absorption and chloride transport rates decreasing by up to 94.3%.We also analyze the bonding modes of organic molecules and geopolymer gels,as well as their evolution mechanisms during dry-wet cycles.PDMS-modified geopolymer concrete is found to exhibit long-term waterproof performance that is not weakened by dry-wet cycles.This is attributed to the robust combination of organic components and the geopolymer gel skeleton formed through phase cross-linking.Meanwhile,PDMS-modified geopolymer concrete’s hydrophobicity,strength,and microstructure are essentially unaffected.In contrast,SMS-modified geopolymer concrete shows higher water sensitivity,although it does maintain efficient waterproof performance.Due to relatively low binding energy,the dry-wet cycles may lead to the detachment of some SMS molecules from the gel network,which results in a decrease of 18.6%in compressive strength and an increase of 37.6%in total porosity.This work confirms the utility of hydrophobically-modified geopolymer concrete as a building material for long-term service in wet environments,for instance,areas with frequent precipitation,or splash and tidal zones.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52104333)the Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia(Grant No.2024MS05029)+1 种基金the Program for Young Talents of Science and Technology in Universities of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(Grant No.NJYT24070)the Research Project of Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutrality in Universities of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(Grant No.STZX202316).
文摘The effect of high welding heat inputs in the range of 50–200 kJ/cm on the microstructural evolution,MX(M=Ti,Nb and V;X=N and C)precipitation and mechanical properties was investigated in the coarse-grained heat-affected zone(CGHAZ)of a high-Nb(0.10 wt.%)structural steel.The results showed that the primary microconstituents varied from lath bainite(LB)to intragranular acicular ferrite(IAF)+intragranular polygonal ferrite(IPF),and the most content of IAF was acquired at 100 kJ/cm.Moreover,the submicron Ti-and Nb-rich MX precipitates not only pinned prior austenite grain boundaries but also facilitated IAF and IPF nucleation with the Kurdjumov–Sachs orientation relationship of[011]_(MX)//[111]_(Ferrite);the nanoscale V-rich MX precipitates hindered dislocation movement and followed the Baker–Nutting orientation relationship of[001]_(MX)//[001]_(Ferrite)with ferrite matrix,synergistically strengthening and toughening the CGHAZ.In addition,the−20℃impact absorbed energy firstly elevated from 93±5.2 J at 50 kJ/cm to 131±5.4 J at 100 kJ/cm and finally decreased to 59±3.0 J at 200 kJ/cm,being related to the IAF content,while the microhardness decreased from 312±26.1 to 269±12.9 HV0.1,because of the coarsened microstructure and the decreased content of LB and martensite.Compared to the CGHAZ properties with 0.05 wt.%Nb,a higher Nb content produced better low-temperature toughness,as more solid dissolved Nb atoms and precipitated Nb-rich MX particles in austenite limited prior austenite grain growth and promoted IAF formation.Furthermore,the welding process at 100 kJ/cm was most applicable for the high-Nb steel.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(52261032,51861021,51661016)Science and Technology Plan of Gansu Province(21YF5GA074)+2 种基金Public Welfare Project of Zhejiang Natural Science Foundation(LGG22E010008)Wenzhou Basic Public Welfare Scientific Research Project(G2023020)Incubation Program of Excellent Doctoral Dissertation-Lanzhou University of Technology。
文摘The development of high-performance structural and functional materials is vital in many industrial fields.High-and medium-entropy alloys(H/MEAs)with superior comprehensive properties owing to their specific microstructures are promising candidates for structural materials.More importantly,multitudinous efforts have been made to regulate the microstructures and the properties of H/MEAs to further expand their industrial applications.The various heterostructures have enormous potential for the development of H/MEAs with outstanding performance.Herein,multiple heterogeneous structures with single and hierarchical heterogeneities were discussed in detail.Moreover,preparation methods for compositional inhomogeneity,bimodal structures,dualphase structures,lamella/layered structures,harmonic structures(core-shell),multiscale precipitates and heterostructures coupled with specific microstructures in H/MEAs were also systematically reviewed.The deformation mechanisms induced by the different heterostructures were thoroughly discussed to explore the relationship between the heterostructures and the optimized properties of H/MEAs.The contributions of the heterostructures and advanced microstructures to the H/MEAs were comprehensively elucidated to further improve the properties of the alloys.Finally,this review discussed the future challenges of high-performance H/MEAs for industrial applications and provides feasible methods for optimizing heterostructures to enhance the comprehensive properties of H/MEAs.
文摘This work employed Fe-Cr-C alloy as the cladding material to fabricate wear-resistant coatings on dissimilar steel welded joints composed of NM450 wear-resistant steel and ZG30 SiMn cast steel with ER70-G welding wire.The investigation focused on elucidating the effect of dilution ratio levels on microstructural distribution and wear behavior within this heterogeneous multi-material system.Owing to its inherently higher chromium(Cr)content,the NM450 region demonstrated more pronounced carbide formation compared to the ER70-G and ZG30 SiMn regions.Microstructural analysis revealed that Cr_(7)C_(3) carbides predominantly formed along grain boundaries,whereas Cr_(23)C_(6) carbides mainly precipitated within grains.After cladding,the wear resistance of the NM450/ER70-G/ZG30 SiMn welded joint was markedly improved,with the high-dilution coating exhibiting superior performance.This enhancement was attributed to favorable thermal conditions in the highdilution scenario,promoting a more homogeneous precipitation of Cr_(23)C_(6).Although significant elemental mixing occurred at the interfacial zones,the top region of the cladding layer remained minimally affected by dilution-induced drawbacks.Accordingly,the high-dilution sample demonstrated better wear resistance than its low-dilution counterpart due to optimized carbide precipitation characteristics.These findings provide basic insights for designing effective cladding strategies for complex multi-material components in demanding industrial applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51674121)Fund for Distinguished Youth Scholars in North China University of Science and Technology(JQ201705).
文摘In recent years,with the wide application of image data visual extraction technology in the field of industrial engineering,the development of industrial economy has reached a new situation.To explore the interaction between the pellet microstructure and compressive strength,firstly,the pellet microstructure needed for the experiment was obtained using a Leica DM4500P microscope.The area proportions of hematite,calcium ferrite,magnetite,calcium silicate and pore in pellet microstructure were extracted by visual extraction technology of image data.Moreover,the relationship between the area proportions of mineral components and compressive strength was established by backpropagation neural network(BPNN),generalized regression neural network(GRNN)and beetle antennae search-generalized regression neural network(BAS-GRNN)algorithms,which proves that the pellet microstructure can be used as the prediction standard of compressive strength.The errors of BPNN and BAS-GRNN are 5.13%and 3.37%,respectively,both of which are less than 5.5%.Therefore,through data visualization,we are able to discuss the connection between various components of pellet microstructure and compressive strength and provide new research ideas for improving the compressive strength and metallurgical performance of pellet.
基金Project(2013DFR50330)supported by the International Cooperation Project of Science and Technology Ministry of China
文摘The effects of cell wall property on the compressive performance of high porosity, closed-cell aluminum foams prepared by gas injection method were investigated. The research was conducted both experimentally and numerically. Foam specimens prepared from conditioned melt were tested under uniaxial compressive loading condition. The cell wall microstructure and fracture were observed through optical microscope（OM） and scanning electron microscope（SEM）, which indicates that the cell wall property is impaired by the defects in cell walls and oxide films on the cell wall surface. Subsequently, finite element（FE） models based on three-dimensional thin shell Kelvin tetrakaidecahedron were developed based on the mechanical properties of the raw material and solid material that are determined by using experimental measurements. The simulation results show that the plateau stress of the nominal stress-strain curve exhibits a linear relationship with the yield strength of the cell wall material. The simulation plateau stress is higher than the experimental data, partly owing to the substitution of solid material for cell wall material in the process of the establishment of FE models.
基金The Scholarship Supported by the China Scholarship Councilthe Technical Research Program from NV Bekaert SA of Belgiumthe National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.50908047)
文摘This study investigates the influence of different curing regimes on the microstructure and macro properties of ultra-high performance fiber reinforced cementitious composite （UHPFRCC）, and aims to discover whether it is possible to produce qualified UHPFRCC using different curing regimes. A control mix of UHPFRCC is prepared. The mechanical performance and the short-term durability of the UHPFRCC matrix under three curing regimes are studied. In addition, the microstructures of the UHPFRCC matrix with different curing conditions are analyzed by combining scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and mercury intrusion porosimetry （MIP）. The results explore how different UHPFRCC curing regimes affect its microstructure and how the microstructure affects its macro behavior. Heat and steam curing for 3 d is succeeded to produce the UHPFRCC with nearly the same mechanical properties and durability as those of the 90 d standard curing. However, the heat cured UHPFRCC does not show great resistance to chloride-ion penetration.
文摘The experiments focused on the influence of magnesium and titanium as additional alloying elements on the microstructure and electro-chemical behavior of Al-Zn-In sacrificial anodes. The electrochemical behavior of the aluminum sacrificial anode with 3 wt.% sodium chloride solution was studied by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) tests. It was found that a microstructure with few precipitates and refined grains could be achieved by adding 1 wt.% Mg and 0.05 wt.% Ti to the Al-Zn-In alloy,resulting...
基金Funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.50802050)the Key Research and Development Program of Chinese Ministry of Railway (No.2008G031-18-6)
文摘The compressive strength developing process and the microstructure of cement-asphalt mortar （CA mortar） were investigated.The fluidity of CA mortar has a great influence on its strength.The optimum value of spread diameter of slump flow test is in the range of 300 to 400 mm.The compressive strength of CA mortar keeps a relatively high growth rate in 56 days and grows slowly afterwards.The residual water of hydration in CA mortar freezes under minus environmental temperature which can lead to a significant reduction of the strength of CA mortar.Increasing A/C retards asphalt emulsion splitting and thus prolongs the setting process of CA mortar.The hydration products of cement form the major structural framework of hardened CA mortar and asphalt is a weak phase in the framework but improves the viscoelastic behavior of CA mortar.Therefore,asphalt emulsion should be used as much as possible on the condition that essential performance criterions of CA mortar are satisfied.
基金Funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51878003 and 51778513)Major Special Science and Technology Project of Hubei Province(No.2018AAA001)the National Basic Research Program of China(973 Program)(No.2015CB655101).
文摘The water absorption and desorption processes of different types of lightweight aggregates were studied.Subsequently,the influences of pre-wetting lightweight aggregates on compressive strength,microhardness,phase composition,hydration parameters and micromorphology of the cement pastes were investigated.The results showed that the water absorption and desorption capacities of the lightweight aggregates increased with the decrease of the densification degree.With the addition of pre-wetting lightweight aggregates,the compressive strength of the cement pastes would increase.Moreover,the enhancement effect was more obviously with the desorption capacity of pre-wetting lightweight aggregates increasing.Especially,sample S1 with pre-wetting red-mud ceramisites had the highest compressive strength,of which increased to 49.4 MPa after 28 d curing age.The reason is that mainly because the addition of pre-wetting lightweight aggregates can promote the generation of C–S–H gels in the interfacial zone,and the hydration degree of the interfacial zone increases with the water desorption of pre-wetting lightweight aggregates increasing.It is contributed to optimize the microstructure to enhance microhardness of the interfacial zone,resulting in the compressive strength of the cement-based materials improving.Therefore,the pre-wetting lightweight aggregates with high porosity and strength are the potential internal curing agents for high-strength lightweight concretes.
基金Project supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province (20011047)Patent Generalization Project ofShanxi Province (051025)
文摘Al-Ti-C grain refiner was prepared by SHS （self-propagating high-temperature synthesis ）-melting technique. The effect of La on the microstructures of grain refiner was studied by OM, TEM, SEM, XRD, and EDS. The experimental results indicate that La can improve the wettability between liquid aluminum and graphite ; the addition of La results in dispersive distribution of TiAl3 and TiC particles in the matrix. An excellent grain refining performance of Al-Ti-C grain refiner on commercially pure Al was obtained.
基金Funded by the National Basic Research Program of China (No.2009CB724403)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.51005116)+1 种基金the Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University (No. IRT0837)the NUAA Research Funding (No. 2010236)
文摘CBN-AlN composite abrasive grits and AISI 1045 steel were brazed using Ag-Cu-Ti active filler alloy by heating up to the temperature of 890,900 and 920 ℃,respectively,and then held at the temperature for 8 min.Optical microscope,scanning electron microscope and X-ray diffraction equipment were utilized to study the effects of heating temperature on the microstructure of the joining interface.The compressive strength of the brazed composite grits was also measured.The experimental results show that the atoms of Ti,Al,B and N have preferentially penetrated towards the joining interface of composite grits and filler alloy.The compounds of Ti-nitride,Ti-borides and Ti3AlN were formed in the reaction layer.Degradation effect was not made on the compressive strength of the CBN-AlN composite grits when the brazing process was carried out in the temperature range of 890-920 ℃.
文摘Hot deformation behavior and microstructure evolution of hot isostatically pressed FGH96 P/M superalloy were studied using isothermal compression tests. The tests were performed on a Gleeble-1500 simulator in a temperature range of 1000-1150 °C and strain rate of 0.001-1.0 s-1, respectively. By regression analysis of the stress—strain data, the constitutive equation for FGH96 superalloy was developed in the form of hyperbolic sine function with hot activation energy of 693.21 kJ/mol. By investigating the deformation microstructure, it is found that partial and full dynamical recrystallization occurs in specimens deformed below and above 1100 °C, respectively, and dynamical recrystallization （DRX） happens more readily with decreasing strain rate and increasing deformation temperature. Finally, equations representing the kinetics of DRX and grain size evolution were established.
基金Project supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (50131040) and Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mon-golia (200408020706)
文摘The La-Mg-Ni-system （PuNi3-type） La2Mg （Ni0.85 Co0.15 ）9M0.1 （ M = B, Cr） hydrogen storage etectrode alloys were prepared by casting and rapid quenching. The electrochemical performances and microstructures of the as-cast and quenched alloys were determined and measured. The effects of rapid quenching on the microstructures and electrochemical properties of the alloys were investigated in detail. The obtained results show that the alloys are composed of the （La, Mg） Ni3 phase （PuNi3-type structure） and the LaNi5 phase, as well as the small amount of the LaNi2 phase. A trace of the Ni2B phase exists in the as-cast alloy containing boron, and the Ni2B phase in the alloy nearly disappears after rapid quenching. The relative amount of each phase in the alloys depends on the quenching rate. The rapid quenching technique can greatly improve the electrochemical performance of the alloy, and the effect of rapid quenching on the activation performances of the alloys is minor. Rapid quenching enhances the cycle stability of the alloy, and the cycle life of the alloy increases with the increase of the quenching rate.
文摘Semi open-cell aluminum foams having channels between individual cells were produced using low cost CaCO3foamingagent and applying the powder compact melting process.To this end,the aluminum and CaCO3powder mixtures were coldcompacted into dense cylindrical precursors for foaming at specific temperatures under air atmosphere.The effects of severalparameters including precursor compaction pressure,foaming agent content as well as temperature and time of the foaming processon the cell microstructure,linear expansion,relative density and compressive properties were investigated.A uniform distribution ofcells with sizes less than100μm,which form semi open-cell structures with relative densities in the range of55.4%-84.4%,wasobtained.The elevation of compaction pressure between127-318MPa and blowing agent up to15%(mass fraction)led to anincrease in the linear expansion,compressive strength and densification strain.By varying the foaming temperature from800to1000°C,all of the investigated parameters increased except compressive strength and relative density.The results indicated theoptimal foaming temperature and time as900°C and10-25min,respectively.
文摘To expand the application of wire-arc additive manufacturing(WAAM)in aluminum alloy forming com-ponents,it is vitally important to reduce the porosity,refine microstructure,and thereby improve the mechanical properties of the components.In this study,the interlayer friction stir processing(FSP)tech-nique was employed to assist the WAAM of 4043 Al-Si alloy,and the related effects on the microstruc-ture evolutions and mechanical properties of the fabricated builds were systematacially investigated.As compared to the conventional WAAM processing of Al-Si alloy,it was found that the introduction of in-terlayer FSP can effectively eliminate the pores,and both theα-Al dendrites and Si-rich eutectic network were severely broken up,leading to a remarkable enhancement in ductility and fatigue performance.The average yield strength(YS)and ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of the Al-based components produced by the combination of WAAM and interlayer FSP methods were 88 and 148 MPa,respectively.Meanwhile,the elongation(EL)of 37.5%and 28.8%can be achieved in the horizontal and vertical directions,respec-tively.Such anisotropy of EL was attributed to the inhomogeneous microstructure in the stir zone(SZ).Notably,the stress concentration can be effectively reduced by the elimination of porosity and Si-rich eu-tectic network fragmentation by the interlayer FSP,and thus the fatigue behavior was improved with the fatigue strength and elongation increased by∼28%and∼108.7%,respectively.It is anticipated that this study will provide a powerful strategy and theoretical guidance for the WAAM fabrication of Al-based alloy components with high ductility and fatigue performance.
基金This project was financially supported by the Ministry of Education of China(No.106138)Science and Technology Bureau of Sichuan Province(No.2006202-010-6).
文摘The effects of NiO on microstructure and magnetic properties of Mn-Zn ferrite with a nominal composition of Zn_(0.32)Mn_(0.60-x)Ni_(x)Fe_(2.08)O_(4)were investigated.The calcined powder of Mn-Zn ferrite was characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD),the fracture surface of Mn-Zn ferrite was checked by scanning electronic microscope(SEM),and then the magnetic properties were measured.As a result,the substitution of Ni can cause the crystal lattice constant of MnZn ferrite to decline,and the grain size to decrease,therefore improve the magnetic performance of MnZn ferrite whose density exceeds 5.0 g·cm^(-3).
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51974092,U21A2043)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2020A1515110136,2020B1515120065,2022B1515120066)Dongguan Science and Technology Special Agent Project(20221800500212)。
文摘The effect of rare earth addition on the microstructure and mechanical performances of as-cast and wrought Al alloys has been attracting increasing attention recently.Rare earth addition has great potential in modifying the structure and improving the properties of materials.However,there are currently few reports about the effect of rare earth addition on the microstructure and performances of Al alloys prepared via selective laser melting.Here,AlSi10Mg alloys were manufactured using selective laser melting,and the effect of Er addition was investigated.The results indicate that Er addition leads toα-Al refinement and modifies the minority Si phase.The formation of the Al_(3)Er phase induced by Er addition enhances the stren gth of the material.Modification of the Si phase also increases ductility.This strategy can help improve the mechanical performance of alum inum alloys prepared via selective laser melting.
