Cu/Al composite plates were fabricated using rolling and underwater explosive welding techniques,separately,to compare their interfacial microstructures and mechanical performance.Interface morphology,grain orientatio...Cu/Al composite plates were fabricated using rolling and underwater explosive welding techniques,separately,to compare their interfacial microstructures and mechanical performance.Interface morphology,grain orientation,grain boundary characteristics,and phase distribution were analyzed through optical microscope,scanning electron microscope,and electron backscattered diffractometer.Mechanical properties were assessed using tensile shear tests,90°bending tests,and hardness measurements.Vickers hardness and nanoindentation test results further provided information on the hardness distributions.Results indicate that the diffusion layer in rolled Cu/Al composites is relatively fragile,while that produced by underwater explosive welding features a diffusion layer of approximately 18μm in thickness,which is metallurgically bonded through atomic diffusion.The tensile shear strength of these composites ranges from 64.45 MPa to 70.84 MPa,and in the 90°three-point bending test,the underwater-explosive-welded samples exhibit superior flexural performance.This study elucidates the effects of different manufacturing methods on the interfacial properties and mechanical performance of Cu/Al composites,offering essential insights for the selection of manufacturing methods and applications.展开更多
Corrugated cold roll bonding(CCRB) produces metal composite plate with improved mechanical properties compared with conventional methods,but the interfacial mechanism is not fully understood.Here,Cu/Al composite plate...Corrugated cold roll bonding(CCRB) produces metal composite plate with improved mechanical properties compared with conventional methods,but the interfacial mechanism is not fully understood.Here,Cu/Al composite plate with good plate shape was produced by CCRB,and the bonding mechanism and strength along the corrugated interface were studied by experiments and finite element simulations.The results showed that the average bonding strength of Cu/Al composite plate produced by CCRB was nearly twice that of conventional composite plate at an average reduction of 40% during rolling.Strong friction shear stresses occurred at the interface of the corrugated composite plate,which promoted the plastic deformation of the metals and accelerated the rupture of the brittle interfacial layer.Electron backscattered diffraction analysis showed that higher degrees of grain elongation and refinement occurred in the matrices at the front waist and trough due to the stronger normal and shear stresses.Energy-dispersive spectroscopy line scans showed that the thickest atomic diffusion layer occurred at the front waist.The present combination of experimental and computational analyses provides insights into the underlying mechanism of mechanically improved metal composites prepared by CCRB.展开更多
The matrix accumulative roll bonding technology （MARB） can improve the matrix performance of metal composite and strengthen the bonding quality of the interface./n this research, for the fwst time, the technology of...The matrix accumulative roll bonding technology （MARB） can improve the matrix performance of metal composite and strengthen the bonding quality of the interface./n this research, for the fwst time, the technology of MARB was proposed. A sound Cu/AI bonding composite was obtained using the MARB process and the bonding characteristic of the interface was studied using scanning electricity microscope （SEM） and energy-dispersive spectroscopy （EDS）. The result indicated that accumulation cycles and diffusion annealing temperature were the most important factors for fabricating a Cu/AI composite material. The substrate aluminum was strengthened by MARB, and a high quality Cu/AI composite with sound interface was obtained as well.展开更多
Cu/Al multilayers were produced by high-temperature accumulative roll bonding(ARB)methods up to three passes.To achieve a high bonding strength,prior to ARB processing,the Cu and Al sheets were heated to 350,400,450 a...Cu/Al multilayers were produced by high-temperature accumulative roll bonding(ARB)methods up to three passes.To achieve a high bonding strength,prior to ARB processing,the Cu and Al sheets were heated to 350,400,450 and 500℃,respectively.The mechanical properties were evaluated by tensile tests.The microstructure was examined by optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy equipped with energy dispersive spectrometry.The ultimate tensile stress,the grain size and the thickness of diffusion layer of lamellar composites increase with rolling temperature.When the rolling temperature is 400℃,the laminates show the highest ductility,but the yield stress is the lowest.As the rolling temperature further increases,both the yield stress and the ultimate tensile stress increase and the ductility decreases slightly.The mechanical properties of lamellar composites processed by low and high temperature ARB are determined by grain size and the thickness of diffusion layer,respectively.展开更多
A concave die with an equal-strain contour line was used in the hydrostatic extrusion process to deform the two-layer Cu/A1 composite. The extruding process was simulated using the fi- nite element method （FEM）. The...A concave die with an equal-strain contour line was used in the hydrostatic extrusion process to deform the two-layer Cu/A1 composite. The extruding process was simulated using the fi- nite element method （FEM）. The effect of the friction coefficients on the relative slippage of the contact surfaces between the internal and external metals was investigated, and the stress distribu- tion in the extruded specimen was studied. The simulation results reveal that the relative slippage de- creases with increasing friction coefficient at the contact surface of the two metals. However, the relative slippage increases rapidly with increasing friction coefficient at the contact surface between the specimen and die. No axial tensile stress appears in the plastic deformation zone near the axis, indicating that the inner fracture will not occur in internal metal in the hydrostatic extrusion process as the concave die with equal-strain contour lines is used. The experimental test reveals that the met- allurgical bond is formed between Cu and A1 when the friction coefficient at the surface between the two metals is 0. 3 and the extrusion ratio is 12.展开更多
A new method was proposed for preparing AZ31/1060 composite plates with a corrugated interface,which involved cold-pressing a corrugated surface on the Al plate and then hot-pressing the assembled Mg/Al plate.The resu...A new method was proposed for preparing AZ31/1060 composite plates with a corrugated interface,which involved cold-pressing a corrugated surface on the Al plate and then hot-pressing the assembled Mg/Al plate.The results show that cold-pressing produces intense plastic deformation near the corrugated surface of the Al plate,which promotes dynamic recrystallization of the Al substrate near the interface during the subsequent hot-pressing.In addition,the initial corrugation on the surface of the Al plate also changes the local stress state near the interface during hot pressing,which has a large effect on the texture components of the substrates near the corrugated interface.The construction of the corrugated interface can greatly enhance the shear strength by 2−4 times due to the increased contact area and the strong“mechanical gearing”effect.Moreover,the mechanical properties are largely depended on the orientation relationship between corrugated direction and loading direction.展开更多
Mg alloy matrix composites reinforced with short carbon fibers(C_(sf)/Mg)are considered as potential candidates for integrated structural-functional electronic parts that satisfy the requirements of lightweight,excell...Mg alloy matrix composites reinforced with short carbon fibers(C_(sf)/Mg)are considered as potential candidates for integrated structural-functional electronic parts that satisfy the requirements of lightweight,excellent mechanical properties,and heat dissipation.However,the different characteristics of C_(sf)and Mg alloy make the interface a critical issue affecting the synergistic improvement of thermal and mechanical properties of the composites.Here,Cu coating with different thicknesses is introduced to modify the C_(sf)/Mg interface,so as to simultaneously enhance the thermal and mechanical performances,which can combine the advantages of coating modification and matrix alloying.Results reveal that thermal diffusivity(TD)of 3-C_(sf)-Cu/Mg composites is as high as 22.12 mm^(2)/s and an enhancement of 52.97%is achieved compared with C_(sf)/Mg composites,as well as 16.3%enhancement of ultimate compressive strength(UCS)in the longitudinal direction,8.84%improvement of UCS in the transverse direction,and 53.08%increasement of ultimate tensile strength(UTS).Such improvement can be ascribed to the formation of intermetallic compounds.The formation of intermetallic compounds can not only effectively alleviate the lattice distortion of the matrix and decrease interfacial thermal resistance,but also bear the loads.Our work is of great significance for designing C_(sf)/Mg composites with integrated structure and function.展开更多
Reinforcing metal matrix composites(MMCs)with nanophases of distinct characteristics is an effective strategy for utilizing their individual advantages and achieving superior properties of the composite.In this study,...Reinforcing metal matrix composites(MMCs)with nanophases of distinct characteristics is an effective strategy for utilizing their individual advantages and achieving superior properties of the composite.In this study,a combination of molecular level mixing(MLM),segment ball milling(SBM),and in-situ solid-phase reaction was employed to fabricate Cu matrix composites(TiC-CNT/Cu)reinforced with TiC decorated CNT(TiC@CNT)and in-situ nanoscale TiC particles.The HRTEM results revealed the epitaxial growth of interfacial TiC on the surface of CNT(i.e.,CNT(0002)//TiC(200),and the formation of a semi-coherent interface between TiC and Cu matrix,which can effectively enhance the interfacial bonding strength and optimize load transfer efficiency of CNT.The independent in-situ TiC nanoparticles got into the grain interior through grain boundary migration,thereby significantly enhancing both strain hardening capacity and strength of the composite by fully utilizing the Orowan strengthening mechanism.Moreover,the enhanced bonding strength of the interface can also effectively suppress crack initiation and propagation,thereby improving the fracture toughness of the composite.The TiC-CNT/Cu composite with 1.2 vol.%CNT exhibited a tensile strength of 372 MPa,achieving a super high strengthening efficiency of 270,while simultaneously maintaining a remarkable ductility of 21.2%.Furthermore,the impact toughness of the TiC-CNT/Cu composite exhibited a significant enhancement of 70.7%compared to that of the CNT/Cu composite,reaching an impressive value of 251 kJ/m^(2),thereby demonstrating exceptional fracture toughness.Fully exploiting the synergistic strengthening effect of different nanophases can be an effective way to improve the comprehensive properties of MMCs.展开更多
To improve the compactness and properties of C/C-SiC-ZrC composites produced by precursor infiltration and pyrolysis(PIP)method,the low-temperature reactive melt infiltration(RMI)process was used to seal the composite...To improve the compactness and properties of C/C-SiC-ZrC composites produced by precursor infiltration and pyrolysis(PIP)method,the low-temperature reactive melt infiltration(RMI)process was used to seal the composites using Zr_(2)Cu as the filler.The microstructure,mechanical properties,and ablation properties of the Zr_(2)Cu packed composites were analyzed.Results show that during Zr_(2)Cu impregnation,the melt efficiently fills the large pores of the composites and is converted to ZrCu due to a partial reaction of zirconium with carbon.This results in an increase in composite density from 1.91 g/cm^(3)to 2.24 g/cm^(3)and a reduction in open porosity by 27.35%.Additionally,the flexural strength of Zr_(2)Cu packed C/C-SiC-ZrC composites is improved from 122.78±8.09 MPa to 135.53±5.40 MPa.After plasma ablation for 20 s,the modified composites demonstrate superior ablative resistance compared to PIP C/C-SiC-ZrC,with mass ablation and linear ablation rates of 2.77×10^(−3)g/s and 2.60×10^(−3)mm/s,respectively.The“selftranspiration”effect of the low-melting point copper-containing phase absorbs the heat of the plasma flame,further reducing the ablation temperature and promoting the formation of refined ZrO_(2)particles within the SiO_(2)melting layer.This provides more stable erosion protection for Zr_(2)Cu packed C/C-SiC-ZrC composites.展开更多
AZ31/Al/Ta composites were prepared using the vacuum hot compression bonding(VHCB)method.The effect of hot compressing temperature on the interface microstructure evolution,phase constitution,and shear strength at the...AZ31/Al/Ta composites were prepared using the vacuum hot compression bonding(VHCB)method.The effect of hot compressing temperature on the interface microstructure evolution,phase constitution,and shear strength at the interface was investigated.Moreover,the interface bonding mechanisms of the AZ31/Al/Ta composites during the VHCB process were explored.The results demonstrate that as the VHCB temperature increases,the phase composition of the interface between Mg and Al changes from the Mg-Al brittle intermetallic compounds(Al_(12)Mg_(17)and Al_(3)Mg_(2))to the Al-Mg solid solution.Meanwhile,the width of the Al/Ta interface diffusion layer at 450℃increases compared to that at 400℃.The shear strengths are 24 and 46 MPa at 400 and 450℃,respectively.The interfacial bonding mechanism of AZ31/Al/Ta composites involves the coexistence of diffusion and mechanical meshing.Avoiding the formation of brittle phases at the interface can significantly improve interfacial bonding strength.展开更多
Al/Cu laminate composite was fabricated based on hot press sintering using Cu sheet and Al powders as raw materials.The effects of sintering parameters on interfacial structure and mechanical properties were investiga...Al/Cu laminate composite was fabricated based on hot press sintering using Cu sheet and Al powders as raw materials.The effects of sintering parameters on interfacial structure and mechanical properties were investigated.The results revealed that a uniform Al/Cu interface with excellent bonding quality was achieved.The thickness of intermetallic compounds(IMCs)reached 33.88μm after sintering at 620℃for 2 h,whereas it was only 14.88μm when sintered at 600℃for 1 h.AlCu phase was developed through the reaction between Al4Cu9 and Al2Cu with prolonging sintering time,and an amorphous oxide strip formed at AlCu/Al4Cu9 interface.Both the grain morphology and interfacial structure affected the tensile strength of Al/Cu laminate,whereas the mode of tensile fracture strongly relied on the interfacial bonding strength.The highest tensile strength of 151.1 MPa and bonding strength of 93.7 MPa were achieved after sintering at 600℃for 1 h.展开更多
Compared with Cu/Al_(2)O_(3)composites,high-strength Cu/Al_(2)O_(3)composites usually exhibit obviously deteriorated electrical conductivity.A chemical and mechanical alloying-based strategy was adopted to fabricate u...Compared with Cu/Al_(2)O_(3)composites,high-strength Cu/Al_(2)O_(3)composites usually exhibit obviously deteriorated electrical conductivity.A chemical and mechanical alloying-based strategy was adopted to fabricate ultrafine composite powders with lowcontent reinforcement and constructed a combined structure of Cu ultrafine powders covered with in-situ Al_(2)O_(3)nanoparticles.After consolidation at a relatively lower sintering temperature of 550℃,high-volume-fraction ultrafine grains were introduced into the Cu/Al_(2)O_(3)composite,and many in-situ Al_(2)O_(3)nanoparticles with an average size of 11.7±7.5 nm were dispersed homogeneously in the Cu grain.Results show that the composite demonstrates an excellent balance of high tensile strength(654±1 MPa)and high electrical conductivity(84.5±0.1%IACS),which is ascribed to the synergistic strengthening effect of ultrafine grains,dislocations,and in-situ Al_(2)O_(3)nanoparticles.This approach,which utilizes ultrafine composite powder with low-content reinforcement as a precursor and employs low-temperature and high-pressure sintering subsequently,may hold promising potential for large-scale industrial production of high-performance oxide dispersion strengthened alloys.展开更多
Improving the thermal conductivity(TC)of diamond–metal composites has always been a significant challenge in the field of thermal management.In this paper,diamond/Al composites are systematically studied,and the infl...Improving the thermal conductivity(TC)of diamond–metal composites has always been a significant challenge in the field of thermal management.In this paper,diamond/Al composites are systematically studied,and the influence of the holding time(10–120 min)on interface structure and TC is discussed.The results of this research show that longterm thermal diffusion sintering can achieve dense interfacial bonding in diamond/Al composites,enhancing their TC.Diamond/Al composites with 50 vol%of 900μm diamond attain the highest TC value of 888.73 W·m^(-1)·K^(-1)under sintering conditions of 650?C,50 MPa,and 120 min—nearly 92%of the theoretical value predicted by the Maxwell model.This study establishes that high TC can be achieved through long-term thermal diffusion alone,without the need for complex diamond surface coating or substrate alloying.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
An Al_(2)O_(3)/Al-Cu-Mn composite was fabricated using a combination of ball milling and liquid-solid reaction,with a nominal composition of Al-4Cu-0.5Mn-2.8γ-Al_(2)O_(3).The composite contains reinforcement particle...An Al_(2)O_(3)/Al-Cu-Mn composite was fabricated using a combination of ball milling and liquid-solid reaction,with a nominal composition of Al-4Cu-0.5Mn-2.8γ-Al_(2)O_(3).The composite contains reinforcement particles,including nano-sizedθ’and T(Al_(20)Cu_(2)Mn_(3))particles after T6 heat treatment,as well as in-situ synthesized nano-sizedγ-Al_(2)O_(3)particles.Tensile tests of the Al-4Cu-0.5Mn-2.8γ-Al_(2)O_(3)composite and the Al-4Cu-0.5Mn base alloy after T6 treatment were carried out at room temperature and elevated temperatures(200°C,300°C,and 400°C).Compared with the base alloy,the yield strength of the Al-4Cu-0.5Mn-2.8γ-Al_(2)O_(3)composite after T6 treatment increases significantly from 187 MPa to 263 MPa at room temperature.Simultaneously,at elevated temperatures,the yield strength is also enhanced,with a yield strength of 52 MPa at 400°C for this composite.The in-situ fabricatedγ-Al_(2)O_(3)particles,mainly distributed along the grain boundaries,are supposed to play the main strengthening role,especially at high temperatures.This work acts as a reference for designing composites for high-temperature applications.展开更多
6061 aluminum alloy was successfully vacuum brazed to 304 stainless steel using Al-Si-Ge/Cu composite filler metal.The thermodynamic model was established to analyze the formation mechanism of microstructure in brazed...6061 aluminum alloy was successfully vacuum brazed to 304 stainless steel using Al-Si-Ge/Cu composite filler metal.The thermodynamic model was established to analyze the formation mechanism of microstructure in brazed joint and element diffusion behavior between filler metal and substrate.The findings indicated that the microstructure of 6061 aluminum alloy/304 stainless steel joint was a multilayer structure composed of three zones(ZoneⅠ,ZoneⅡand ZoneⅢ).The free energy(△G)calculation results indicated that Al-Si-M(M was Fe,Cr,Ni and Cu)ternary intermetallic compounds(IMCs)formed,when on M-Al side and M-Si/Ge side was similar.And only Al-M binary IMCs would be generated when there was large difference between on M-Al side and that on M-Si/Ge side.The calculation results of chemical potential of Si△_(μSi)and Ge△_(μGe)indicated that there was continuous Si and Ge diffusion toward Zone I,forming(Ge,Si)layer.The segregation of Si and Ge hindered the diffusion of Cr toward Zone II and promoted its diffusion toward(Ge,Si)layer,leading to an upward trend of Cr distribution in Al7(Fe,Cr)2Si layer.Negative△_(μNi)and△_(μFe)were responsible for continuous diffusion of Fe and Ni toward Zone II.The small difference between△_(μcu)in Zone I and Zone II contributed to distribution of CuAl2 in Zone II.The formation mechanism of joint could be mainly divided into four steps.展开更多
Two Al2O3/Cu composites containing 0.24 wt.% Al2O3 and 0.60 wt.% Al2O3 separately are prepared by internal oxidation. Effects of sliding speed and pressure on the frictional characteristics of the composites and coppe...Two Al2O3/Cu composites containing 0.24 wt.% Al2O3 and 0.60 wt.% Al2O3 separately are prepared by internal oxidation. Effects of sliding speed and pressure on the frictional characteristics of the composites and copper against brass are investigated and compared. The changes in morphology of the sliding surface and subsurface are examined with scanning electron microscope （SEM） and energy dispersive X-ray spectrum （EDS）. The results show that the wear resistance of the Al2O3/Cu composites is superior to that of copper under the same conditions, Under a given electrical current, the wear rate of Al2O3/Cu composites decreases as the Al2O3-content increases, However, the wear rates of the Al2O3/Cu composites and copper increase as the sliding speed and pressure increase under dry sliding condition. The main wear mechanisms for Al2O3/Cu composites are of abrasion and adhesion; for copper, it is adhesion, although wear by oxidation and electrical erosion can also be observed as the speed and pressure rise.展开更多
The microstructural development and its effect on the mechanical properties of Al/Cu laminated composite produced by asymmetrical roll bonding and annealing were studied. The composite characterizations were conducted...The microstructural development and its effect on the mechanical properties of Al/Cu laminated composite produced by asymmetrical roll bonding and annealing were studied. The composite characterizations were conducted by transmission electron microscope（TEM）, scanning electron microscope（SEM）, peeling tests and tensile tests. It is found that the ultra-fine grained laminated composites with tight bonding interface are prepared by the roll bonding technique. The annealing prompts the atomic diffusion in the interface between dissimilar matrixes, and even causes the formation of intermetallic compounds. The interfacial bonding strength increases to the maximum value owing to the interfacial solution strengthening at 300 °C annealing, but sharply decreases by the damage effect of intermetallic compounds at elevated temperatures. The composites obtain high tensile strength due to the Al crystallization grains and Cu twins at 300 °C. At 350 °C annealing, however, the composites get high elongation by the interfacial interlayer with submicron thickness.展开更多
Cu matrix composite reinforced with 10%（volume fraction） carbon nanotubes（CNTs/Cu） and pure Cu bulk were prepared by powder metallurgy techniques under the same consolidation processing condition.The effect of ele...Cu matrix composite reinforced with 10%（volume fraction） carbon nanotubes（CNTs/Cu） and pure Cu bulk were prepared by powder metallurgy techniques under the same consolidation processing condition.The effect of electrical current on tribological property of the materials was investigated by using a pin-on-disk friction and wear tester.The results show that the friction coefficient and wear rate of CNTs/Cu composite as well as those of pure Cu bulk increase with increasing the electrical current without exception,and the effect of electrical current is more obvious on tribological property of pure Cu bulk than on that of CNTs/Cu composite;the dominant wear mechanisms are arc erosion wear and plastic flow deformation,respectively;CNTs can improve tribological property of Cu matrix composites with electrical current.展开更多
Carbon fiber reinforced aluminum matrix （Cf/Al） composite has many excellent properties, and it has received more and more attention. Two-dimensional （2D） Cf/Al composites were fabricated by vacuum and pressure in...Carbon fiber reinforced aluminum matrix （Cf/Al） composite has many excellent properties, and it has received more and more attention. Two-dimensional （2D） Cf/Al composites were fabricated by vacuum and pressure infiltration, which was an integrated technique and could provide high vacuum and high infiltration pressure. The effect of specific pressure on the infiltration quality of the obtained composites was comparatively evaluated through microstructure observation. The experimental results show that satisfied Cf/Al composites could be fabricated at the specific pressure of 75 MPa. In this case, the preform was infiltrated much more completely by aluminum alloy liquid, and the residual porosity was seldom found. It is found that the ultimate tensile strength of the obtained Cf/Al composite reached maximum at the specific pressure of 75 MPa, which was improved by 138.9% compared with that of matrix alloy.展开更多
基金Anhui Province Key Research and Development Plan(2022a05020021)China Coal Science and Industry Group Chongqing Research Institute Independent Research and Development Project(2023YBXM58)。
文摘Cu/Al composite plates were fabricated using rolling and underwater explosive welding techniques,separately,to compare their interfacial microstructures and mechanical performance.Interface morphology,grain orientation,grain boundary characteristics,and phase distribution were analyzed through optical microscope,scanning electron microscope,and electron backscattered diffractometer.Mechanical properties were assessed using tensile shear tests,90°bending tests,and hardness measurements.Vickers hardness and nanoindentation test results further provided information on the hardness distributions.Results indicate that the diffusion layer in rolled Cu/Al composites is relatively fragile,while that produced by underwater explosive welding features a diffusion layer of approximately 18μm in thickness,which is metallurgically bonded through atomic diffusion.The tensile shear strength of these composites ranges from 64.45 MPa to 70.84 MPa,and in the 90°three-point bending test,the underwater-explosive-welded samples exhibit superior flexural performance.This study elucidates the effects of different manufacturing methods on the interfacial properties and mechanical performance of Cu/Al composites,offering essential insights for the selection of manufacturing methods and applications.
基金financially supported by the Major Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. U1710254)Shanxi Province Science and Technology Major Projects (No.20181101008)+1 种基金the Scientific and Technological Progress of Shanxi Province Colleges and Universities (No.2017132)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.51974196, 51975398,and 51905372)。
文摘Corrugated cold roll bonding(CCRB) produces metal composite plate with improved mechanical properties compared with conventional methods,but the interfacial mechanism is not fully understood.Here,Cu/Al composite plate with good plate shape was produced by CCRB,and the bonding mechanism and strength along the corrugated interface were studied by experiments and finite element simulations.The results showed that the average bonding strength of Cu/Al composite plate produced by CCRB was nearly twice that of conventional composite plate at an average reduction of 40% during rolling.Strong friction shear stresses occurred at the interface of the corrugated composite plate,which promoted the plastic deformation of the metals and accelerated the rupture of the brittle interfacial layer.Electron backscattered diffraction analysis showed that higher degrees of grain elongation and refinement occurred in the matrices at the front waist and trough due to the stronger normal and shear stresses.Energy-dispersive spectroscopy line scans showed that the thickest atomic diffusion layer occurred at the front waist.The present combination of experimental and computational analyses provides insights into the underlying mechanism of mechanically improved metal composites prepared by CCRB.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 50375019).
文摘The matrix accumulative roll bonding technology （MARB） can improve the matrix performance of metal composite and strengthen the bonding quality of the interface./n this research, for the fwst time, the technology of MARB was proposed. A sound Cu/AI bonding composite was obtained using the MARB process and the bonding characteristic of the interface was studied using scanning electricity microscope （SEM） and energy-dispersive spectroscopy （EDS）. The result indicated that accumulation cycles and diffusion annealing temperature were the most important factors for fabricating a Cu/AI composite material. The substrate aluminum was strengthened by MARB, and a high quality Cu/AI composite with sound interface was obtained as well.
基金Project(51674303)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2019CX006)supported by Innovation Driven Program of Central South University,ChinaProject supported by the Research Fund of the Key Laboratory of High Performance Complex Manufacturing at Central South University,China
文摘Cu/Al multilayers were produced by high-temperature accumulative roll bonding(ARB)methods up to three passes.To achieve a high bonding strength,prior to ARB processing,the Cu and Al sheets were heated to 350,400,450 and 500℃,respectively.The mechanical properties were evaluated by tensile tests.The microstructure was examined by optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy equipped with energy dispersive spectrometry.The ultimate tensile stress,the grain size and the thickness of diffusion layer of lamellar composites increase with rolling temperature.When the rolling temperature is 400℃,the laminates show the highest ductility,but the yield stress is the lowest.As the rolling temperature further increases,both the yield stress and the ultimate tensile stress increase and the ductility decreases slightly.The mechanical properties of lamellar composites processed by low and high temperature ARB are determined by grain size and the thickness of diffusion layer,respectively.
基金Supported by the National Basic Research Program of China("973" Program)(613135)
文摘A concave die with an equal-strain contour line was used in the hydrostatic extrusion process to deform the two-layer Cu/A1 composite. The extruding process was simulated using the fi- nite element method （FEM）. The effect of the friction coefficients on the relative slippage of the contact surfaces between the internal and external metals was investigated, and the stress distribu- tion in the extruded specimen was studied. The simulation results reveal that the relative slippage de- creases with increasing friction coefficient at the contact surface of the two metals. However, the relative slippage increases rapidly with increasing friction coefficient at the contact surface between the specimen and die. No axial tensile stress appears in the plastic deformation zone near the axis, indicating that the inner fracture will not occur in internal metal in the hydrostatic extrusion process as the concave die with equal-strain contour lines is used. The experimental test reveals that the met- allurgical bond is formed between Cu and A1 when the friction coefficient at the surface between the two metals is 0. 3 and the extrusion ratio is 12.
基金supported by Guangdong Major Project of Basic and Applied Basic Research, China (No. 2020B0301030006)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, China (No. SWU-XDJH202313)+1 种基金Chongqing Postdoctoral Science Foundation Funded Project, China (No. 2112012728014435)the Chongqing Postgraduate Research and Innovation Project, China (No. CYS23197)。
文摘A new method was proposed for preparing AZ31/1060 composite plates with a corrugated interface,which involved cold-pressing a corrugated surface on the Al plate and then hot-pressing the assembled Mg/Al plate.The results show that cold-pressing produces intense plastic deformation near the corrugated surface of the Al plate,which promotes dynamic recrystallization of the Al substrate near the interface during the subsequent hot-pressing.In addition,the initial corrugation on the surface of the Al plate also changes the local stress state near the interface during hot pressing,which has a large effect on the texture components of the substrates near the corrugated interface.The construction of the corrugated interface can greatly enhance the shear strength by 2−4 times due to the increased contact area and the strong“mechanical gearing”effect.Moreover,the mechanical properties are largely depended on the orientation relationship between corrugated direction and loading direction.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant no.52231004 and 52072305).
文摘Mg alloy matrix composites reinforced with short carbon fibers(C_(sf)/Mg)are considered as potential candidates for integrated structural-functional electronic parts that satisfy the requirements of lightweight,excellent mechanical properties,and heat dissipation.However,the different characteristics of C_(sf)and Mg alloy make the interface a critical issue affecting the synergistic improvement of thermal and mechanical properties of the composites.Here,Cu coating with different thicknesses is introduced to modify the C_(sf)/Mg interface,so as to simultaneously enhance the thermal and mechanical performances,which can combine the advantages of coating modification and matrix alloying.Results reveal that thermal diffusivity(TD)of 3-C_(sf)-Cu/Mg composites is as high as 22.12 mm^(2)/s and an enhancement of 52.97%is achieved compared with C_(sf)/Mg composites,as well as 16.3%enhancement of ultimate compressive strength(UCS)in the longitudinal direction,8.84%improvement of UCS in the transverse direction,and 53.08%increasement of ultimate tensile strength(UTS).Such improvement can be ascribed to the formation of intermetallic compounds.The formation of intermetallic compounds can not only effectively alleviate the lattice distortion of the matrix and decrease interfacial thermal resistance,but also bear the loads.Our work is of great significance for designing C_(sf)/Mg composites with integrated structure and function.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52371136)the Yunnan Provincial Science and Technology Department(No.202202AG050004).
文摘Reinforcing metal matrix composites(MMCs)with nanophases of distinct characteristics is an effective strategy for utilizing their individual advantages and achieving superior properties of the composite.In this study,a combination of molecular level mixing(MLM),segment ball milling(SBM),and in-situ solid-phase reaction was employed to fabricate Cu matrix composites(TiC-CNT/Cu)reinforced with TiC decorated CNT(TiC@CNT)and in-situ nanoscale TiC particles.The HRTEM results revealed the epitaxial growth of interfacial TiC on the surface of CNT(i.e.,CNT(0002)//TiC(200),and the formation of a semi-coherent interface between TiC and Cu matrix,which can effectively enhance the interfacial bonding strength and optimize load transfer efficiency of CNT.The independent in-situ TiC nanoparticles got into the grain interior through grain boundary migration,thereby significantly enhancing both strain hardening capacity and strength of the composite by fully utilizing the Orowan strengthening mechanism.Moreover,the enhanced bonding strength of the interface can also effectively suppress crack initiation and propagation,thereby improving the fracture toughness of the composite.The TiC-CNT/Cu composite with 1.2 vol.%CNT exhibited a tensile strength of 372 MPa,achieving a super high strengthening efficiency of 270,while simultaneously maintaining a remarkable ductility of 21.2%.Furthermore,the impact toughness of the TiC-CNT/Cu composite exhibited a significant enhancement of 70.7%compared to that of the CNT/Cu composite,reaching an impressive value of 251 kJ/m^(2),thereby demonstrating exceptional fracture toughness.Fully exploiting the synergistic strengthening effect of different nanophases can be an effective way to improve the comprehensive properties of MMCs.
基金Open Fund of Zhijian Laboratory,Rocket Force University of Engineering(2024-ZJSYS-KF02-09)National Natural Science Foundation of China(51902028,52272034)+1 种基金Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi(2023JBGS-15)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Changan University,300102313202,300102312406)。
文摘To improve the compactness and properties of C/C-SiC-ZrC composites produced by precursor infiltration and pyrolysis(PIP)method,the low-temperature reactive melt infiltration(RMI)process was used to seal the composites using Zr_(2)Cu as the filler.The microstructure,mechanical properties,and ablation properties of the Zr_(2)Cu packed composites were analyzed.Results show that during Zr_(2)Cu impregnation,the melt efficiently fills the large pores of the composites and is converted to ZrCu due to a partial reaction of zirconium with carbon.This results in an increase in composite density from 1.91 g/cm^(3)to 2.24 g/cm^(3)and a reduction in open porosity by 27.35%.Additionally,the flexural strength of Zr_(2)Cu packed C/C-SiC-ZrC composites is improved from 122.78±8.09 MPa to 135.53±5.40 MPa.After plasma ablation for 20 s,the modified composites demonstrate superior ablative resistance compared to PIP C/C-SiC-ZrC,with mass ablation and linear ablation rates of 2.77×10^(−3)g/s and 2.60×10^(−3)mm/s,respectively.The“selftranspiration”effect of the low-melting point copper-containing phase absorbs the heat of the plasma flame,further reducing the ablation temperature and promoting the formation of refined ZrO_(2)particles within the SiO_(2)melting layer.This provides more stable erosion protection for Zr_(2)Cu packed C/C-SiC-ZrC composites.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(52275308,52301146)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2023JG007)Supported by Shi Changxu Innovation Center for Advanced Materials(SCXKFJJ202207)。
文摘AZ31/Al/Ta composites were prepared using the vacuum hot compression bonding(VHCB)method.The effect of hot compressing temperature on the interface microstructure evolution,phase constitution,and shear strength at the interface was investigated.Moreover,the interface bonding mechanisms of the AZ31/Al/Ta composites during the VHCB process were explored.The results demonstrate that as the VHCB temperature increases,the phase composition of the interface between Mg and Al changes from the Mg-Al brittle intermetallic compounds(Al_(12)Mg_(17)and Al_(3)Mg_(2))to the Al-Mg solid solution.Meanwhile,the width of the Al/Ta interface diffusion layer at 450℃increases compared to that at 400℃.The shear strengths are 24 and 46 MPa at 400 and 450℃,respectively.The interfacial bonding mechanism of AZ31/Al/Ta composites involves the coexistence of diffusion and mechanical meshing.Avoiding the formation of brittle phases at the interface can significantly improve interfacial bonding strength.
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51875317,52222510)Key Research and Development Program of Shandong Province,China(No.2021ZLGX01)。
文摘Al/Cu laminate composite was fabricated based on hot press sintering using Cu sheet and Al powders as raw materials.The effects of sintering parameters on interfacial structure and mechanical properties were investigated.The results revealed that a uniform Al/Cu interface with excellent bonding quality was achieved.The thickness of intermetallic compounds(IMCs)reached 33.88μm after sintering at 620℃for 2 h,whereas it was only 14.88μm when sintered at 600℃for 1 h.AlCu phase was developed through the reaction between Al4Cu9 and Al2Cu with prolonging sintering time,and an amorphous oxide strip formed at AlCu/Al4Cu9 interface.Both the grain morphology and interfacial structure affected the tensile strength of Al/Cu laminate,whereas the mode of tensile fracture strongly relied on the interfacial bonding strength.The highest tensile strength of 151.1 MPa and bonding strength of 93.7 MPa were achieved after sintering at 600℃for 1 h.
基金Foundation of Northwest Institute for Non-ferrous Metal Research(YK2020-9,ZZXJ2203)Capital Projects of Financial Department of Shaanxi Province(YK22C-12)+4 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(62204207)Innovation Capability Support Plan in Shaanxi Province of China(2022KJXX-82,2023KJXX-083)Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province(2022JQ-332)Shaanxi Innovative Research Team for Key Science and Technology(2023-CX-TD-46)Key Research and Development Projects of Shaanxi Province(2024GX-YBXM-351)。
文摘Compared with Cu/Al_(2)O_(3)composites,high-strength Cu/Al_(2)O_(3)composites usually exhibit obviously deteriorated electrical conductivity.A chemical and mechanical alloying-based strategy was adopted to fabricate ultrafine composite powders with lowcontent reinforcement and constructed a combined structure of Cu ultrafine powders covered with in-situ Al_(2)O_(3)nanoparticles.After consolidation at a relatively lower sintering temperature of 550℃,high-volume-fraction ultrafine grains were introduced into the Cu/Al_(2)O_(3)composite,and many in-situ Al_(2)O_(3)nanoparticles with an average size of 11.7±7.5 nm were dispersed homogeneously in the Cu grain.Results show that the composite demonstrates an excellent balance of high tensile strength(654±1 MPa)and high electrical conductivity(84.5±0.1%IACS),which is ascribed to the synergistic strengthening effect of ultrafine grains,dislocations,and in-situ Al_(2)O_(3)nanoparticles.This approach,which utilizes ultrafine composite powder with low-content reinforcement as a precursor and employs low-temperature and high-pressure sintering subsequently,may hold promising potential for large-scale industrial production of high-performance oxide dispersion strengthened alloys.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12274372 and 12274373)the Major Science and Technology Projects of Henan Province(Grant No.231100230300)。
文摘Improving the thermal conductivity(TC)of diamond–metal composites has always been a significant challenge in the field of thermal management.In this paper,diamond/Al composites are systematically studied,and the influence of the holding time(10–120 min)on interface structure and TC is discussed.The results of this research show that longterm thermal diffusion sintering can achieve dense interfacial bonding in diamond/Al composites,enhancing their TC.Diamond/Al composites with 50 vol%of 900μm diamond attain the highest TC value of 888.73 W·m^(-1)·K^(-1)under sintering conditions of 650?C,50 MPa,and 120 min—nearly 92%of the theoretical value predicted by the Maxwell model.This study establishes that high TC can be achieved through long-term thermal diffusion alone,without the need for complex diamond surface coating or substrate alloying.
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(No.52471040)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR2022ME005).
文摘An Al_(2)O_(3)/Al-Cu-Mn composite was fabricated using a combination of ball milling and liquid-solid reaction,with a nominal composition of Al-4Cu-0.5Mn-2.8γ-Al_(2)O_(3).The composite contains reinforcement particles,including nano-sizedθ’and T(Al_(20)Cu_(2)Mn_(3))particles after T6 heat treatment,as well as in-situ synthesized nano-sizedγ-Al_(2)O_(3)particles.Tensile tests of the Al-4Cu-0.5Mn-2.8γ-Al_(2)O_(3)composite and the Al-4Cu-0.5Mn base alloy after T6 treatment were carried out at room temperature and elevated temperatures(200°C,300°C,and 400°C).Compared with the base alloy,the yield strength of the Al-4Cu-0.5Mn-2.8γ-Al_(2)O_(3)composite after T6 treatment increases significantly from 187 MPa to 263 MPa at room temperature.Simultaneously,at elevated temperatures,the yield strength is also enhanced,with a yield strength of 52 MPa at 400°C for this composite.The in-situ fabricatedγ-Al_(2)O_(3)particles,mainly distributed along the grain boundaries,are supposed to play the main strengthening role,especially at high temperatures.This work acts as a reference for designing composites for high-temperature applications.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.203S20230001),awarded to Wei-min Long。
文摘6061 aluminum alloy was successfully vacuum brazed to 304 stainless steel using Al-Si-Ge/Cu composite filler metal.The thermodynamic model was established to analyze the formation mechanism of microstructure in brazed joint and element diffusion behavior between filler metal and substrate.The findings indicated that the microstructure of 6061 aluminum alloy/304 stainless steel joint was a multilayer structure composed of three zones(ZoneⅠ,ZoneⅡand ZoneⅢ).The free energy(△G)calculation results indicated that Al-Si-M(M was Fe,Cr,Ni and Cu)ternary intermetallic compounds(IMCs)formed,when on M-Al side and M-Si/Ge side was similar.And only Al-M binary IMCs would be generated when there was large difference between on M-Al side and that on M-Si/Ge side.The calculation results of chemical potential of Si△_(μSi)and Ge△_(μGe)indicated that there was continuous Si and Ge diffusion toward Zone I,forming(Ge,Si)layer.The segregation of Si and Ge hindered the diffusion of Cr toward Zone II and promoted its diffusion toward(Ge,Si)layer,leading to an upward trend of Cr distribution in Al7(Fe,Cr)2Si layer.Negative△_(μNi)and△_(μFe)were responsible for continuous diffusion of Fe and Ni toward Zone II.The small difference between△_(μcu)in Zone I and Zone II contributed to distribution of CuAl2 in Zone II.The formation mechanism of joint could be mainly divided into four steps.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (50432020)Henan Innovation Project for University Prominent Re- search Talents (2007KYCX008)+3 种基金Henan Education Department Science and Technology Project (2007430004)Henan Plan Project for College Youth Backbone TeacherHenan University of Science and Technology Major Pre-research Foundation (2005ZD003)Henan University of Science and Technology Personnel Scientific Research Foundation (of023)
文摘Two Al2O3/Cu composites containing 0.24 wt.% Al2O3 and 0.60 wt.% Al2O3 separately are prepared by internal oxidation. Effects of sliding speed and pressure on the frictional characteristics of the composites and copper against brass are investigated and compared. The changes in morphology of the sliding surface and subsurface are examined with scanning electron microscope （SEM） and energy dispersive X-ray spectrum （EDS）. The results show that the wear resistance of the Al2O3/Cu composites is superior to that of copper under the same conditions, Under a given electrical current, the wear rate of Al2O3/Cu composites decreases as the Al2O3-content increases, However, the wear rates of the Al2O3/Cu composites and copper increase as the sliding speed and pressure increase under dry sliding condition. The main wear mechanisms for Al2O3/Cu composites are of abrasion and adhesion; for copper, it is adhesion, although wear by oxidation and electrical erosion can also be observed as the speed and pressure rise.
基金Projects(50971038,51174058)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘The microstructural development and its effect on the mechanical properties of Al/Cu laminated composite produced by asymmetrical roll bonding and annealing were studied. The composite characterizations were conducted by transmission electron microscope（TEM）, scanning electron microscope（SEM）, peeling tests and tensile tests. It is found that the ultra-fine grained laminated composites with tight bonding interface are prepared by the roll bonding technique. The annealing prompts the atomic diffusion in the interface between dissimilar matrixes, and even causes the formation of intermetallic compounds. The interfacial bonding strength increases to the maximum value owing to the interfacial solution strengthening at 300 °C annealing, but sharply decreases by the damage effect of intermetallic compounds at elevated temperatures. The composites obtain high tensile strength due to the Al crystallization grains and Cu twins at 300 °C. At 350 °C annealing, however, the composites get high elongation by the interfacial interlayer with submicron thickness.
基金Project(2007CB607603)supported by the National Basic Research Program of China
文摘Cu matrix composite reinforced with 10%（volume fraction） carbon nanotubes（CNTs/Cu） and pure Cu bulk were prepared by powder metallurgy techniques under the same consolidation processing condition.The effect of electrical current on tribological property of the materials was investigated by using a pin-on-disk friction and wear tester.The results show that the friction coefficient and wear rate of CNTs/Cu composite as well as those of pure Cu bulk increase with increasing the electrical current without exception,and the effect of electrical current is more obvious on tribological property of pure Cu bulk than on that of CNTs/Cu composite;the dominant wear mechanisms are arc erosion wear and plastic flow deformation,respectively;CNTs can improve tribological property of Cu matrix composites with electrical current.
基金Projects(51221001,51275417)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(SKLSP201103)supported by the Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Solidification ProcessingProject(B08040)supported by the Introducing Talents of Discipline toUniversities,China
文摘Carbon fiber reinforced aluminum matrix （Cf/Al） composite has many excellent properties, and it has received more and more attention. Two-dimensional （2D） Cf/Al composites were fabricated by vacuum and pressure infiltration, which was an integrated technique and could provide high vacuum and high infiltration pressure. The effect of specific pressure on the infiltration quality of the obtained composites was comparatively evaluated through microstructure observation. The experimental results show that satisfied Cf/Al composites could be fabricated at the specific pressure of 75 MPa. In this case, the preform was infiltrated much more completely by aluminum alloy liquid, and the residual porosity was seldom found. It is found that the ultimate tensile strength of the obtained Cf/Al composite reached maximum at the specific pressure of 75 MPa, which was improved by 138.9% compared with that of matrix alloy.
