The microstructure and Gd-rich phase evolution of as-cast AZ31-xGd(x=0,1.5 wt.%,2.0 wt.%and 2.5 wt.%)magnesium alloys during semi-solid isothermal heat treatment were investigated deeply in the present work.Results sh...The microstructure and Gd-rich phase evolution of as-cast AZ31-xGd(x=0,1.5 wt.%,2.0 wt.%and 2.5 wt.%)magnesium alloys during semi-solid isothermal heat treatment were investigated deeply in the present work.Results showed that the lamellar(Mg,Al)3Gd phases transformed into the particle-like Al2Gd phases in AZ31 magnesium alloys with Gd addition during semi-solid isothermal heat treatment,leading to yielding more sphericalα-Mg grains.When Gd content is 2.0 wt.%,the size of semi-solid spherical grains reaches the minimum.The main mechanism of grain refinement lies in the remelting of dendritic branches as well as the auxiliary effect of a small number of Al2Gd particles as grain refining inoculants.Meanwhile,Al2Gd particles enriched at the solid-liquid interfaces can remarkably retard the growth rate ofα-Mg grains.A reduction of deformation resistance has been successfully achieved in AZ31-2.0Gd magnesium alloy after semi-solid isothermal heat treatment,which shows a moderate compressive deformation resistance(230 MPa),comparing to the as-cast AZ31 magnesium alloy(280 MPa)and semi-solid AZ31 magnesium alloy(209 MPa).展开更多
In this paper,a novel Ce(Gd2 Y)Al5O12/Ce:Y3Al5O12(Ce:GYAG/Ce:YAG)composite scintillation ceramic was designed and fabricated by a solid-state reaction method.The phase,luminescence and scintillation properties were in...In this paper,a novel Ce(Gd2 Y)Al5O12/Ce:Y3Al5O12(Ce:GYAG/Ce:YAG)composite scintillation ceramic was designed and fabricated by a solid-state reaction method.The phase,luminescence and scintillation properties were investigated.The Ce:GYAG/Ce:YAG composite ceramic consisting of two-phase has a broad emission band ranging from 500 to 750 nm.The total mass attenuation coefficient of Ce:GYAG/Ce:YAG is 0.3864 cm^-1,in between those of Ce:YAG and Ce:GYAG ceramics.In addition,the composite ceramic had a high light yield of 20430 ph/MeV.By controlling the ratio of GYAG and YAG,the composite ceramic can realize a spectrum design and total mass attenuation coefficient control to meet the requirements for wide-X-ray-energy-range detectors.展开更多
The effects of Y substitution on the magnetic properties and magnetocaloric effect of（Gd1-xYx）3Al2（x=0-0.3） alloys were investigated by X-ray diffraction and magnetization measurements.All samples crystallized in ...The effects of Y substitution on the magnetic properties and magnetocaloric effect of（Gd1-xYx）3Al2（x=0-0.3） alloys were investigated by X-ray diffraction and magnetization measurements.All samples crystallized in single phase with Zr3Al2-type tetragonal structure.The lattice parameters and magnetic transition temperature decreased obviously with increasing Y content.The magnetic entropy change and refrigerant capacity of these alloys were calculated.The adjustable transition temperature and favorable properties of magnetocaloric effect made these alloys potential candidate as magnetic refrigerant in the temperature range of 190-290 K.展开更多
基金Project(20171BAB206005)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province,ChinaProject(20153BCB23023)supported by the Training Program Foundation for Young Scientists of Jiangxi Province,ChinaProject(51961026)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China。
文摘The microstructure and Gd-rich phase evolution of as-cast AZ31-xGd(x=0,1.5 wt.%,2.0 wt.%and 2.5 wt.%)magnesium alloys during semi-solid isothermal heat treatment were investigated deeply in the present work.Results showed that the lamellar(Mg,Al)3Gd phases transformed into the particle-like Al2Gd phases in AZ31 magnesium alloys with Gd addition during semi-solid isothermal heat treatment,leading to yielding more sphericalα-Mg grains.When Gd content is 2.0 wt.%,the size of semi-solid spherical grains reaches the minimum.The main mechanism of grain refinement lies in the remelting of dendritic branches as well as the auxiliary effect of a small number of Al2Gd particles as grain refining inoculants.Meanwhile,Al2Gd particles enriched at the solid-liquid interfaces can remarkably retard the growth rate ofα-Mg grains.A reduction of deformation resistance has been successfully achieved in AZ31-2.0Gd magnesium alloy after semi-solid isothermal heat treatment,which shows a moderate compressive deformation resistance(230 MPa),comparing to the as-cast AZ31 magnesium alloy(280 MPa)and semi-solid AZ31 magnesium alloy(209 MPa).
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61378069,61405221,and 11535010)Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Science(CAS)+2 种基金National Key Research and Development Program of China(SQ2017YFGX010025-03)Interdisciplinary Innovation Team of the CASGeneral Financial Grant from the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2016M601654)
文摘In this paper,a novel Ce(Gd2 Y)Al5O12/Ce:Y3Al5O12(Ce:GYAG/Ce:YAG)composite scintillation ceramic was designed and fabricated by a solid-state reaction method.The phase,luminescence and scintillation properties were investigated.The Ce:GYAG/Ce:YAG composite ceramic consisting of two-phase has a broad emission band ranging from 500 to 750 nm.The total mass attenuation coefficient of Ce:GYAG/Ce:YAG is 0.3864 cm^-1,in between those of Ce:YAG and Ce:GYAG ceramics.In addition,the composite ceramic had a high light yield of 20430 ph/MeV.By controlling the ratio of GYAG and YAG,the composite ceramic can realize a spectrum design and total mass attenuation coefficient control to meet the requirements for wide-X-ray-energy-range detectors.
基金supported by the National Key Project for Basic Research(2005CB623605)National Natural Science Foundation of China(51001019)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Educational Department(06KJA43014)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(20070420995)Jiangsu Planned Projects for Postdoctoral Research Funds(0702017B)
文摘The effects of Y substitution on the magnetic properties and magnetocaloric effect of（Gd1-xYx）3Al2（x=0-0.3） alloys were investigated by X-ray diffraction and magnetization measurements.All samples crystallized in single phase with Zr3Al2-type tetragonal structure.The lattice parameters and magnetic transition temperature decreased obviously with increasing Y content.The magnetic entropy change and refrigerant capacity of these alloys were calculated.The adjustable transition temperature and favorable properties of magnetocaloric effect made these alloys potential candidate as magnetic refrigerant in the temperature range of 190-290 K.
