Seawater splitting provides a sustainable approach for large-scale hydrogen production without straining freshwater resources.However,the challenge lies in achieving high catalytic activity and stability due to electr...Seawater splitting provides a sustainable approach for large-scale hydrogen production without straining freshwater resources.However,the challenge lies in achieving high catalytic activity and stability due to electrocatalyst deactivation from structural degradation,poor corrosion resistance,and surface instability in both alkaline and seawater electrolysis.To address this,we propose a novel strategy combining Fe-doping with dual-phase lattice strain engineering in nickel-molybdenum transition metal nitrides(TMNs).The Fe-doped Ni_(3)Mo_(3)N/Mo_(2)N electrocatalyst exhibits compressive lattice strains of-4.52%and-2.91%in the Ni_(3)Mo_(3)N and Mo_(2)N phases,respectively,enhancing its structural integrity and electronic properties.Consequently,Fe-Ni_(3)Mo_(3)N/Mo_(2)N achieves low overpotentials of 167 and 371 mV at current densities of 10 and 500 mA cm^(-2),respectively,in 1 M alkaline seawater,with exceptional stability over 100 h at 100 and 500 mA cm^(-2).Theoretical calculations reveal that these compressive strains optimize the adsorption of OER intermediates and improve catalytic kinetics.This work demonstrates the promise of dual-phase lattice strain engineering in TMNs for efficient,durable,and scalable electrocatalysts in seawater electrolysis,a strategy that has yet to be fully explored for OER.展开更多
Continuous annealing simulation is used in studying the influence of continuous annealing process parameters on the microstructure and mechanical properties of a GPa-grade C-Si-Mn-Cr-Mo dual-phase steel.The experiment...Continuous annealing simulation is used in studying the influence of continuous annealing process parameters on the microstructure and mechanical properties of a GPa-grade C-Si-Mn-Cr-Mo dual-phase steel.The experimental results indicate that increasing soaking time increases the volume fraction of martensite and the size of martensite islands, as well as tensile strength(TS) and yield strength(YS),while decreasing plasticity.As the steel slowly cools to a lower temperature prior to final quenching, TS and YS decrease, whereas elongation increases.The decrease in martensite content is due to the partial decomposition of austenite into ferrite during long slow cooling before quenching.As overaging temperature increases because of the tempering of martensite and aging of ferrite, TS decreases and YS increases.Work hardening analysis shows that in the initial stage of deformation, low overaging temperatures enhance work hardening ability.展开更多
With the upgrade of armor protection materials,higher requirements are put forward for the penetration performance of tungsten alloy kinetic energy armor-piercing projectiles,and the penetration performance is closely...With the upgrade of armor protection materials,higher requirements are put forward for the penetration performance of tungsten alloy kinetic energy armor-piercing projectiles,and the penetration performance is closely related to the adiabatic shear band under extreme stress conditions.Here,the detailed analysis of the adiabatic shear band microstructure evolution of a dual-phase 90W-Ni-Fe alloy under a high strain rate was conducted by combining advanced electron microscopic characterization,while discussing shear fracture from a mechanical perspective under thermoplastic instability.The high temperature and high stress environment inside the adiabatic shear band led to the refinement of the W phase andγ-(Ni,Fe)phase grains to the submicron level,and induced the elements redistribution of W,Ni,and Fe to precipitate W nanocrystalline with hardness as high as 11.7 GPa along the recrystallization grain boundaries of theγ-(Ni,Fe)phase.Mechanical incompatibility caused by the hardness difference between W nanocrystalline andγ-(Ni,Fe)phases led to a strain gradient at the interface.The microvoids preferentially nucleated at the W nanocrystalline/γ-(Ni,Fe)phase interface,then merged to form microcracks and grew further,leading to shear failure.展开更多
Developing efficient and durable non-noble-metal catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction(OER)in acidic media remains a critical challenge for proton-exchange membrane water electrolysis.Here,we report a dual-phase...Developing efficient and durable non-noble-metal catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction(OER)in acidic media remains a critical challenge for proton-exchange membrane water electrolysis.Here,we report a dual-phase Mn_(3)O_(4)-Co_(2)MnO_(4)hybrid oxide electrocatalyst synthesized via a sulfur-assisted coelectrodeposition strategy in a choline chloride/ethylene glycol-based deep eutectic solvent,followed by annealing.The incorporation of sulfur facilitates the formation of a cubic spinel Co_(2)MnO_(4)phase within the Mn_(3)O_(4)host,optimizing electronic conductivity and stabilizing the catalytic layer by strengthening Mn-O bonds.When supported on a corrosion-resistant Pt/Ti substrate,the composite electrode achieves a low overpotential of 317 mV at 10 mA cm^(-2)and sustains stable operation for over 100 h in 0.05 M H_(2)SO_(4)(pH=1),outperforming most MnO_(x)-based catalysts and approaching noble-metal benchmarks.Density functional theory calculations reveal that the Co_(2)MnO_(4)phase lowers the energy barrier for the rate-determining OOH^(*)→O_(2)step,while in-situ spectroscopic analyses confirm its structural integrity under acidic OER conditions.Furthermore,electrolyte dissociation kinetics significantly influences performance,with HClO_(4) exhibiting superior mass transfer due to its high proton conductivity.This work provides a rational design pathway for non-noble-metal acidic OER catalysts through phase engineering and electrolyte optimization,advancing sustainable hydrogen production technologies.展开更多
Different stress states have a significant influence on the magnitude of the microscopic plastic strain and result in the development of the microstructure evolution.As a result,a comprehensive understanding of the di...Different stress states have a significant influence on the magnitude of the microscopic plastic strain and result in the development of the microstructure evolution.As a result,a comprehensive understanding of the different scale variation on microstructure evolution during bending deformation is essential.The advanced high strength dual-phase(DP1180)steel was investigated using multiscale microstructure-based 3D representative volume element(RVE)modelling technology with emphasis on understanding the relationship between the microstructure,localised stress-strain evolution as well as the deformation characteristics in the bending process.It is demonstrated that the localised development in bending can be more accurately described by microscopic deformation when taking into account microstructural properties.Microstructure-based 3D RVEs from each chosen bending condition generally have comparable localisation properties,whilst the magnitudes and intensities differ.In addition,the most severe localised bands are predicted to occur close to the ferrite and martensite phase boundaries where the martensite grains are close together or have a somewhat sharp edge.The numerically predicted results for the microstructure evolution,shear bands development and stress and strain distribution after 3-point bending exhibit a good agreement with the relevant experimental observations.展开更多
The conventional melting methods were used to obtain in situ TiC particle-reinforced dual-phase steel,followed by hot rolling and heat treatment processes.The aim was to investigate the effect of TiC particles on the ...The conventional melting methods were used to obtain in situ TiC particle-reinforced dual-phase steel,followed by hot rolling and heat treatment processes.The aim was to investigate the effect of TiC particles on the fracture behavior of dual-phase steel at different annealing temperatures,by analyzing the microstructure and tensile behavior of the multiscale TiC particle-reinforced dual-phase steel.The results showed that TiC particles precipitated in the as-cast microstructure of dual-phase steel were distributed along the grain boundaries.During hot rolling,the grain boundary-like morphology of the micron-sized TiC particles was disrupted,and the particles became more refined and evenly distributed in the matrix.The tensile tests revealed that the strength of the TiC particle-reinforced dual-phase steel increased with increasing martensite content,while the elongation decreased.These results were similar to those of conventional steel.The addition of 1 vol.%multiscale TiC particles improved the strength of the dual-phase steel but did not affect elongation of the steel.Cracks and holes were primarily concentrated around the TiC particles rather than at the interface of martensite and ferrite.The main causes of crack sprouting were TiC particle interface cracking and TiC particle internal fragmentation.Overall,the study demonstrated the potential of multiscale TiC particle-reinforced dual-phase steel as a strong and tough material.The refined distribution of TiC particles in the matrix improved the strength of the material without compromising its elongation.The results also highlighted the importance of careful selection of reinforcement particles to avoid detrimental effects on the fracture behavior of the material.展开更多
After cooling in the hot rolling process,the metallographic structure of microalloyed dual-phase steel is nonuniform along the rolling direction,while the thickness fluctuation of microalloyed dual-phase steel with a ...After cooling in the hot rolling process,the metallographic structure of microalloyed dual-phase steel is nonuniform along the rolling direction,while the thickness fluctuation of microalloyed dual-phase steel with a nonuniform metallographic structure will occur during cold rolling.The mechanism of nonuniform phase transformation of microalloyed dual-phase steels was studied during the cooling process after hot rolling,and the nonuniform phase transformation of microalloyed dual-phase steel was regulated during the cooling process after hot rolling through process optimization.First,the empirical equation of phase transformation temperature was measured by a dilatometer considering thermal expansion.Then,the phase field and temperature field of laminar cooling process were calculated to provide initial boundary conditions for the finite element model.After that,the coupling finite element model of the temperature phase transformation of the strip steel in coiling transportation process was established.The simulation results show that the different thermal contact conditions of the microalloyed dual-phase steel during coil transportation lead to uneven cooling of the coil,which leads to nonuniform transformation of the coil along the rolling direction.In addition,by prolonging the time interval from coiling to unloading,the phenomenon of nonuniform phase transformation of microalloyed dual-phase steel can be effectively controlled.The simulation results are applied to industrial production.The application results show that prolonging the time interval from coiling to unloading can effectively improve the nonuniform phase transformation of microalloyed dual-phase steel in the cooling process after hot rolling.展开更多
The Mg-Li dual-phase alloys, comprised of hexagonal (HCP) and body-centered cubic (BCC) phases, exhibit a better combination of strength and ductility than Mg single-phase alloys. In this work, the deformation behavio...The Mg-Li dual-phase alloys, comprised of hexagonal (HCP) and body-centered cubic (BCC) phases, exhibit a better combination of strength and ductility than Mg single-phase alloys. In this work, the deformation behaviors of Mg-6Li-2Gd and Mg-2Gd alloys, representatives of dual-phase and single-phase alloys, have been studied at both microscale and mesoscale to elucidate the underlying mechanisms. Nanoindentation results show that the α-Mg phase in the Mg-6Li-2Gd alloy is harder than the β-Li phase. The intergranular deformation incompatibility, which arises from the elastic-plastic interactions, different strain accommodation behaviors, and strain hardening behaviors between the hard α-Mg phase and the soft β-Li phase, leads to pronounced hetero-deformation induced (HDI) stress of the Mg-6Li-2Gd alloy. The HDI stress strengthens the two phases simultaneously, so that the yield strength of the dual-phase Mg-6Li-2Gd alloy is higher than the Mg-2Gd alloy as well as the harder α-Mg phase in the Mg-6Li-2Gd alloy. Due to the decreased strength difference between the two phases caused by the HDI stress strengthening, the dual-phase alloy exhibits homogeneous plasticity at the mesoscale, which benefits the elongation of the Mg-6Li-2Gd alloy. The HDI strengthening magnitude in the Mg-6Li-2Gd alloy is further quantified. Based on the equal strain upper bound and equal stress lower bound approximations, the yield strength improved by the HDI stress is estimated to be 18–37 MPa, which is in the same range as the elastic visco-plastic self-consistent (EVPSC) simulation results. As the tensile strain is larger than ∼3 %, the HDI strengthening magnitude for the Mg-6Li-2Gd alloy reaches 50–65 MPa, accounting for 35 % of the corresponding flow stress.展开更多
Niobium alloys have found extensive application in industries,such as aerospace,nuclear reactor,and emerging electronic technologies,owing to their high melting point,low density,and remarkable formability.Nevertheles...Niobium alloys have found extensive application in industries,such as aerospace,nuclear reactor,and emerging electronic technologies,owing to their high melting point,low density,and remarkable formability.Nevertheless,they still fall short in terms of comprehensive strength,toughness,and thermal stability when subjected to complex impacts and/or torsional forces during service.Here,a dual-phase(BCC/FCC)Nb alloy with attractive mechanical properties and thermal stability was designed by tuning stable element C in the Nb-BCC matrix assisted by hot deformation and aging processes.Our findings reveal that the formation of discontinuous carbides at the grain boundary promotes the phase transformation of the matrix from BCC to FCC(K-S orientation relationship),resulting in the formation of FCC thin layers and nano particles.This unique configuration hinders the slipping of dislocations during deformation and impedes the degeneration of microstructures during the thermal cycling process from 200°C to 900°C.Moreover,the discontinuous carbides at GBs provide channels to transfer dislocations between various phases and/or grains,which results in attractive mechanical properties and thermal stability.The ultimate tensile strength,yield strength,elongation,and elasticity modulus of the designed Nb alloy reach impressive values of 790.5 MPa,436.5 MPa,39.1%,and 63.5 MPa,respectively.These observations provide guidelines for designing dual-phase Nb alloys with remarkable strength,toughness,and thermal stability for aerospace applications by tuning the stabilizing element C in the Nb-BCC matrix.展开更多
In order to accelerate the research on the property optimization of titanium alloy based on high-throughput methods,it is necessary to reveal the relationship between hardness and other mechanical properties which is ...In order to accelerate the research on the property optimization of titanium alloy based on high-throughput methods,it is necessary to reveal the relationship between hardness and other mechanical properties which is still unclear.In this work,taking Ti20C alloy as research object,almost all the microstructure of dual-phase titanium alloys were covered by traversing over 100 heat treatment schemes.Then,massive experiments including microstructure characterization and performance test were conducted,obtaining 51,590 pieces of microstructure data and 3591 pieces of mechanical property data.Subsequently,based on large-scale data-driven technology,the quantitative mapping relationship between hardness and other mechanical properties was deeply discussed.The results of random forest models showed that the correlation between hardness(H)and Charpy impact energy(A_(k))(or elongation,A)was hardly dependent on the microstructure types,while the relationship between H and tensile strength(R_(m))(or yield strength,R_(p0.2))was highly dependent on microstructure types.Specifically,combined with statistical analysis,it was found that the relationship between H and Ak(or A)were negatively linear.Interestingly,the relationship between H and strength was positively linear for equiaxed microstructure,and strength was linked to d^(−1/2)(d,equivalent circle diameter)ofα-grains in the form of classical Hall–Petch formula;but for other microstructures,the relationships were quadratic.Furthermore,the above rules were nearly the same in the rolling direction and transverse direction.Finally,a"four-quadrant partition map"between H and R_(p0.2)/R_(m) was established as a versatile material-screening tool,which can provide guidance for on-demand selection of titanium alloys.展开更多
In this work,the underlying mechanism responsible for the near-linear elastic deformation behavior of a dual-phase Ti-Nb alloy consisting of β and α'' phase with large recoverable strain was systematically e...In this work,the underlying mechanism responsible for the near-linear elastic deformation behavior of a dual-phase Ti-Nb alloy consisting of β and α'' phase with large recoverable strain was systematically elucidated.Based on in situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction(SXRD)analyses,it was found that besides intrinsic elastic deformation,a slight reversible β-α'' stress-induced martensitic(SIM)transformation,which proceeded in a consecutive mode under the retarding effect of micro-defects,took place during the near-linear elastic deformation.After unloading,a small amount of residual macroscopic strain remained in the specimen due to the incomplete reverse α''→β transformation on unloading.The high near-linear elastic deformability of the cold drawing(CD)Ti-Nb alloy has been revealed to be attributed to the coupling actions of intrinsic elasticity as well as the consecutive and reversible β-α'' SIM transformation.Our research may contribute to a new avenue for the design and development of novel dual-phase Ti-based alloys with desirable elastic deformability.展开更多
Interfaces play a crucial role in influencing the mechanical properties of Mg alloys.For Mg-Li dual-phase alloy,the type of interfaces is complex,which includes both grain boundary and phase boundary,and the influence...Interfaces play a crucial role in influencing the mechanical properties of Mg alloys.For Mg-Li dual-phase alloy,the type of interfaces is complex,which includes both grain boundary and phase boundary,and the influence of such interfaces on the damage nucleation is yet to be explored.In this paper,in-situ scanning electron microscopy(SEM)based measurements were carried out to investigate the meso-scale damage nucleation mechanisms of the Mg-6Li dual-phase alloy.Results show that 94.8%of cracks are nucleated at the α-Mg grain boundary in the post-uniform elongation stage,while 5.2%are at phase boundary and almost no crack at the β-Li grain boundary.The initiation of α-Mg grain boundary cracks is attributed to strain incompatibility,which induces micro-strain localization,and then causes grain boundary sliding(GBS)and crack nucleation.Deformation compatibility analysis reveals that the geometric compatibility factor(Mk)can be used to predict the nucleation of α-Mg grain boundary crack.When Mk is lower than 0.075,α-Mg grain boundary cracks tend to form.Few cracks are generated at the phase boundary is due to the mild strain partitioning between α-Mg phase and β-Li phase and may also be partly attributed to multiple slip systems in body-centered cubic(BCC)-structured β-Li phase,which can accommodate well with the deformation of adjacent α-Mg phase.展开更多
A self-invented atomization process, in which molten metal is atomized into powder by a high-velocity gas stream carrying solid particles as the atomization medium, was introduced. The characteristics of powders prepa...A self-invented atomization process, in which molten metal is atomized into powder by a high-velocity gas stream carrying solid particles as the atomization medium, was introduced. The characteristics of powders prepared by common gas atomization and dual-phase flow atomization under similar conditions were compared. The experimental results show that the dual-phase flow-atomized powders have average particle sizes that are one-half that of the common gas-atomized particles;additionally, they possess a finer microstructure and higher cooling rate under the same atomization gas pressure and the same gas flow. The Weber number in the crash criteria of liquid atomization is adopted to measure the crash ability of the atomization media. The Weber number of the dual-phase flow atomization medium is the sum of that of the gas and the solid particles. Furthermore, the critical equation of the crash model in dual-phase flow atomization is established, and the main regularities associated with this process were analyzed.展开更多
According to the stress-strain curves of single-phase martensite and single-phase ferrite steels,whose compositions are similar to those of martensite and ferrite in low Si-Mn-Nb dual-phase steel,the stress-strain cur...According to the stress-strain curves of single-phase martensite and single-phase ferrite steels,whose compositions are similar to those of martensite and ferrite in low Si-Mn-Nb dual-phase steel,the stress-strain curve of the low Si-Mn-Nb dual-phase steel was simulated using the finite element method(FEM).The simulated result was compared with the measured one and they fit closely with each other, which proves that the FE model is correct.Based on the FE model,the microstress and microstrain of the dual-phase steel were analyzed. Meanwhile,the effective factors such as the volume fraction of martensite and the yield stress ratio between martensite and ferrite phases on the stress-strain curves of the dual-phase steel were simulated,too.The simulated results indicate that for the low Si-Mn-Nb dual-phase steel, the maximum stress occurs in the martensite region,while the maximum strain occurs in the ferrite one.The effect of the volume fraction of martensite(fm) and the yield stress ratio on the stress-strain curve of the dual-phase steel is small in the elastic part,while it is obvious in the plastic part.In the plastic part of this curve,the strain decreases with the increase of f_M,while it decreases with the decrease of the yield stress ratio.展开更多
The microstructures and mechanical properties of C-Mn-Cr-Nb and C-Mn-Si-Nb ultra-high strength dual-phase steels were studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and tens...The microstructures and mechanical properties of C-Mn-Cr-Nb and C-Mn-Si-Nb ultra-high strength dual-phase steels were studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and tensile test. The results show that Si can promote the transformation of austenite (γ) to ferrite (α), enlarge the (α+γ) region, and increase the aging stability of martensite by inhibiting carbide precipitation. Adding Cr leads to the formation of retained austenite and martensite/austenite (M/A) constituents, as well as the decomposi- tion of martensite during the overaging stage. Both of the steels show higher initial strain-hardening rates and two-stage strain-hardening characteristics. The C-Mn-Si-Nb steel shows the higher strain-hardening rate than the C-Mn-Cr-Nb steel in the first stage; however, there is no significant difference in the second stage. Although the tensile strength and elongation of the two steels both exceed 1000 MPa and 15%, respectively, the comprehensive mechanical properties of the C-Mn-Si-Nb steel are superior.展开更多
A C–Mn dual-phase steel was soaked at 800°C for 90 s and then either rapidly cooled to 450°C and held for 30 s(process A) or rapidly cooled to 350°C and then reheated to 450°C(process B) to simula...A C–Mn dual-phase steel was soaked at 800°C for 90 s and then either rapidly cooled to 450°C and held for 30 s(process A) or rapidly cooled to 350°C and then reheated to 450°C(process B) to simulate the hot-dip galvanizing process. The influence of the hot-dip galvanizing process on the microstructure and mechanical properties of 600-MPa hot-dip galvanized dual-phase steel(DP600) was investigated using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy(SEM), transmission electron microscopy(TEM), and tensile tests. The results showed that, in the case of process A, the microstructure of DP600 was composed of ferrite, martensite, and a small amount of bainite. The granular bainite was formed in the hot-dip galvanizing stage, and martensite islands were formed in the final cooling stage after hot-dip galvanizing. By contrast, in the case of process B, the microstructure of the DP600 was composed of ferrite, martensite, bainite, and cementite. In addition, compared with the yield strength(YS) of the DP600 annealed by process A, that for the DP600 annealed by process B increased by approximately 50 MPa because of the tempering of the martensite formed during rapid cooling. The work-hardening coefficient(n value) of the DP600 steel annealed by process B clearly decreased because the increase of the YS affected the computation result for the n value. However, the ultimate tensile strength(UTS) and elongation(A80) of the DP600 annealed by process B exhibited less variation compared with those of the DP600 annealed by process A. Therefore, DP600 with excellent comprehensive mechanical properties(YS = 362 MPa, UTS = 638 MPa, A_(80) = 24.3%, n = 0.17) was obtained via process A.展开更多
Dual-phase Mg-Li alloys sheets were rolled at four different temperatures ranging from liquid nitrogen to 300℃to explore effect of rolling temperature on texture and mechanical properties of the material.Crystal plas...Dual-phase Mg-Li alloys sheets were rolled at four different temperatures ranging from liquid nitrogen to 300℃to explore effect of rolling temperature on texture and mechanical properties of the material.Crystal plasticity simulation was utilized to illustrate the influence of slip activity on rolling texture development.The results show that the rolling texture is largely depended on deformation temperature.Unlike commercial Mg alloys,the critical resolved shear stress of basal slip inα-Mg phase of Mg-Li alloy decreased more significantly by increasing temperature compared to that of pyramidal<c+a>slip.Enhancement of basal slip by increasing temperature triggered a decrease of split angle of basal poles for the double-peak texture.Prismaticslip largely enhanced by increasing temperature upon 200℃,which induced a wider orientation spread along the transverse direction.For theβ-Li phase,the promotion of{110}<111>slip system at elevated temperature triggered the enhancement of{211}<110>and{111}<211>texture components.The cryo-rolled sample exhibited the highest strength compared to the others due to a strong hardening behavior at this temperature.A two-stage hardening behavior was observed in these as-rolled dual-phase alloys.Strain transition at phase boundaries could be the reason for appearance of this two-stage hardening.展开更多
Low-carbon Cr-Mo micro-alloyed deep drawing dual-phase steels were designed in laboratory. As the mi- crostructure and texture evolution in hot-rolled strips and annealed sheets were investigated using SEM, TEM and XR...Low-carbon Cr-Mo micro-alloyed deep drawing dual-phase steels were designed in laboratory. As the mi- crostructure and texture evolution in hot-rolled strips and annealed sheets were investigated using SEM, TEM and XRD technologies, the attribution of solute Mo and MoC particles to DP sheets' drawing capacity was investigated. The precipitation thermodynamics were also calculated by Thermo-calc software. Results show that the precipitates in hot-rolled strips mainly are MoC, AIN and MnS, and with the increase of Mo addition, finer and denser MoC par- ticles precipitated in matrix and along grain boundaries of ferrite more easily. Weak textures are shown in the hot- rolled strips, and {112}~110~ and {223}%110~ components tend to be stable in subsequent cold rolling process. During annealing, on one hand, the development of ~lll~//ND texture is suppressed because finer MoC particles prevent the grain boundary migration. On the other hand, unfavorable texture {001 } %110:〉 significantly reduces with Mo increasing, which is attributed to that part of solution C in matrix has been fixed during recrystallization. In addition, the addition of Mo can enhance hardenability strongly and MoC easily re-dissolve at high temperature, which is favor to form martensite in dual-phase steel.展开更多
A series of oxygen permeable dual-phase composite oxides 60 wt% Ce0.8Gd0.2O2-δ-40 wt% LnBaCo2O5+δ (CGO-LBCO, Ln = La, Pr, Nd, Sin, Gd and Y) were synthesized through a sol-gel route and effects of the Ln3+ catio...A series of oxygen permeable dual-phase composite oxides 60 wt% Ce0.8Gd0.2O2-δ-40 wt% LnBaCo2O5+δ (CGO-LBCO, Ln = La, Pr, Nd, Sin, Gd and Y) were synthesized through a sol-gel route and effects of the Ln3+ cations on their phase structure, oxygen permeability and chemical stability against CO2 were investigated systemically by XRD, SEM, TG-DSC and oxygen permeation experiments. XRD patterns reveal that the larger Ln3+ cations (La3+, Pr3+ and Nd3+) successfully stabilized the double-layered perovskite structure of sintered LBCO, while the smaller ones (Sm3+, Gd3+, and Y3+) resulted in the partial decomposition of LBCO with some impurities formed. CGO-PBCO yields the highest oxygen permeation flux, reaching 2.8× 10^-7 mol.s-1.cm-2 at 925 ℃ with 1 mm thickness under air/He gradient. The TG-DSC profiles in 20 mol% CO2/N2 and oxygen permeability experiments with CO2 as sweep gas show that CGO-YBCO demonstrates the best chemical stability against CO2, possibly due to its minimum basicity. The stable oxygen permeation flux of CGO-YBCO under CO2 atmosphere reveals its potential application in the oxy-fuel combustion route for CO2 capture.展开更多
Continuous annealing simulation tests were conducted by using a continuous annealing thermomechanical simulator. Holding times of 5, 60, 180, and 480 seconds for an intercritical annealing temperature of 820℃ were ad...Continuous annealing simulation tests were conducted by using a continuous annealing thermomechanical simulator. Holding times of 5, 60, 180, and 480 seconds for an intercritical annealing temperature of 820℃ were adopted to investigate the evolution of the mierostructure and mechanical properties of ferrite-bainite dual-phase steel. The ferrite-bainite dual-phase steel was characterized by high strength and low yield ratio due to the presence of the constituents (polygonal ferrite, bainite, martensite and retained austenite) of the steel microstructure. Specimen 3 exhibits the highest value of A50 (7.67%) and a product of Rm × A50 (10453MPa%) after a 180s holding. This is likely attributed to the presence of a C-enriched retained anstenite in the microstructure. And the effect of martensite islands and carbide precipitate is thought to be able to contribute in strengthening the present steel. It is expected that equilibrium of anstenite fraction would be reached for reasonable intercritical holding period, regardless of the heating temperature. The results suggest that long increasing holding times may not be needed because the major phase of the microstructure does not change very significantly. It is favorable for industrial production of DP steels to shorten holding times. Key words: ferrite-bainite dual-phase steel; holding time; martensite islands; mechanical properties展开更多
基金supported by the Hunan Joint International Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Technology for Clean Energy(2020CB1007)Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials(Guangxi Science and Technology Program AD25069070)+1 种基金Nationally Funded Postdoctoral Researcher Program(GZC20230756)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2024M750858)。
文摘Seawater splitting provides a sustainable approach for large-scale hydrogen production without straining freshwater resources.However,the challenge lies in achieving high catalytic activity and stability due to electrocatalyst deactivation from structural degradation,poor corrosion resistance,and surface instability in both alkaline and seawater electrolysis.To address this,we propose a novel strategy combining Fe-doping with dual-phase lattice strain engineering in nickel-molybdenum transition metal nitrides(TMNs).The Fe-doped Ni_(3)Mo_(3)N/Mo_(2)N electrocatalyst exhibits compressive lattice strains of-4.52%and-2.91%in the Ni_(3)Mo_(3)N and Mo_(2)N phases,respectively,enhancing its structural integrity and electronic properties.Consequently,Fe-Ni_(3)Mo_(3)N/Mo_(2)N achieves low overpotentials of 167 and 371 mV at current densities of 10 and 500 mA cm^(-2),respectively,in 1 M alkaline seawater,with exceptional stability over 100 h at 100 and 500 mA cm^(-2).Theoretical calculations reveal that these compressive strains optimize the adsorption of OER intermediates and improve catalytic kinetics.This work demonstrates the promise of dual-phase lattice strain engineering in TMNs for efficient,durable,and scalable electrocatalysts in seawater electrolysis,a strategy that has yet to be fully explored for OER.
文摘Continuous annealing simulation is used in studying the influence of continuous annealing process parameters on the microstructure and mechanical properties of a GPa-grade C-Si-Mn-Cr-Mo dual-phase steel.The experimental results indicate that increasing soaking time increases the volume fraction of martensite and the size of martensite islands, as well as tensile strength(TS) and yield strength(YS),while decreasing plasticity.As the steel slowly cools to a lower temperature prior to final quenching, TS and YS decrease, whereas elongation increases.The decrease in martensite content is due to the partial decomposition of austenite into ferrite during long slow cooling before quenching.As overaging temperature increases because of the tempering of martensite and aging of ferrite, TS decreases and YS increases.Work hardening analysis shows that in the initial stage of deformation, low overaging temperatures enhance work hardening ability.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51931012)the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province(No.2023RC3068).
文摘With the upgrade of armor protection materials,higher requirements are put forward for the penetration performance of tungsten alloy kinetic energy armor-piercing projectiles,and the penetration performance is closely related to the adiabatic shear band under extreme stress conditions.Here,the detailed analysis of the adiabatic shear band microstructure evolution of a dual-phase 90W-Ni-Fe alloy under a high strain rate was conducted by combining advanced electron microscopic characterization,while discussing shear fracture from a mechanical perspective under thermoplastic instability.The high temperature and high stress environment inside the adiabatic shear band led to the refinement of the W phase andγ-(Ni,Fe)phase grains to the submicron level,and induced the elements redistribution of W,Ni,and Fe to precipitate W nanocrystalline with hardness as high as 11.7 GPa along the recrystallization grain boundaries of theγ-(Ni,Fe)phase.Mechanical incompatibility caused by the hardness difference between W nanocrystalline andγ-(Ni,Fe)phases led to a strain gradient at the interface.The microvoids preferentially nucleated at the W nanocrystalline/γ-(Ni,Fe)phase interface,then merged to form microcracks and grew further,leading to shear failure.
基金financial support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52361039,21962008)Yunnan Ten Thousand Talents Plan Young&Elite Talents Project(YNWR-QN BJ-2018-346)。
文摘Developing efficient and durable non-noble-metal catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction(OER)in acidic media remains a critical challenge for proton-exchange membrane water electrolysis.Here,we report a dual-phase Mn_(3)O_(4)-Co_(2)MnO_(4)hybrid oxide electrocatalyst synthesized via a sulfur-assisted coelectrodeposition strategy in a choline chloride/ethylene glycol-based deep eutectic solvent,followed by annealing.The incorporation of sulfur facilitates the formation of a cubic spinel Co_(2)MnO_(4)phase within the Mn_(3)O_(4)host,optimizing electronic conductivity and stabilizing the catalytic layer by strengthening Mn-O bonds.When supported on a corrosion-resistant Pt/Ti substrate,the composite electrode achieves a low overpotential of 317 mV at 10 mA cm^(-2)and sustains stable operation for over 100 h in 0.05 M H_(2)SO_(4)(pH=1),outperforming most MnO_(x)-based catalysts and approaching noble-metal benchmarks.Density functional theory calculations reveal that the Co_(2)MnO_(4)phase lowers the energy barrier for the rate-determining OOH^(*)→O_(2)step,while in-situ spectroscopic analyses confirm its structural integrity under acidic OER conditions.Furthermore,electrolyte dissociation kinetics significantly influences performance,with HClO_(4) exhibiting superior mass transfer due to its high proton conductivity.This work provides a rational design pathway for non-noble-metal acidic OER catalysts through phase engineering and electrolyte optimization,advancing sustainable hydrogen production technologies.
基金supported by HBIS Group under the Grant No.IRIS 200506003.
文摘Different stress states have a significant influence on the magnitude of the microscopic plastic strain and result in the development of the microstructure evolution.As a result,a comprehensive understanding of the different scale variation on microstructure evolution during bending deformation is essential.The advanced high strength dual-phase(DP1180)steel was investigated using multiscale microstructure-based 3D representative volume element(RVE)modelling technology with emphasis on understanding the relationship between the microstructure,localised stress-strain evolution as well as the deformation characteristics in the bending process.It is demonstrated that the localised development in bending can be more accurately described by microscopic deformation when taking into account microstructural properties.Microstructure-based 3D RVEs from each chosen bending condition generally have comparable localisation properties,whilst the magnitudes and intensities differ.In addition,the most severe localised bands are predicted to occur close to the ferrite and martensite phase boundaries where the martensite grains are close together or have a somewhat sharp edge.The numerically predicted results for the microstructure evolution,shear bands development and stress and strain distribution after 3-point bending exhibit a good agreement with the relevant experimental observations.
基金the National Basic Research Program,China(No.2022YFB3705300)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52274380,51874089,and U1960112)LiaoNing Revitalization Talents Program(XLYC2007030).
文摘The conventional melting methods were used to obtain in situ TiC particle-reinforced dual-phase steel,followed by hot rolling and heat treatment processes.The aim was to investigate the effect of TiC particles on the fracture behavior of dual-phase steel at different annealing temperatures,by analyzing the microstructure and tensile behavior of the multiscale TiC particle-reinforced dual-phase steel.The results showed that TiC particles precipitated in the as-cast microstructure of dual-phase steel were distributed along the grain boundaries.During hot rolling,the grain boundary-like morphology of the micron-sized TiC particles was disrupted,and the particles became more refined and evenly distributed in the matrix.The tensile tests revealed that the strength of the TiC particle-reinforced dual-phase steel increased with increasing martensite content,while the elongation decreased.These results were similar to those of conventional steel.The addition of 1 vol.%multiscale TiC particles improved the strength of the dual-phase steel but did not affect elongation of the steel.Cracks and holes were primarily concentrated around the TiC particles rather than at the interface of martensite and ferrite.The main causes of crack sprouting were TiC particle interface cracking and TiC particle internal fragmentation.Overall,the study demonstrated the potential of multiscale TiC particle-reinforced dual-phase steel as a strong and tough material.The refined distribution of TiC particles in the matrix improved the strength of the material without compromising its elongation.The results also highlighted the importance of careful selection of reinforcement particles to avoid detrimental effects on the fracture behavior of the material.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52004029).
文摘After cooling in the hot rolling process,the metallographic structure of microalloyed dual-phase steel is nonuniform along the rolling direction,while the thickness fluctuation of microalloyed dual-phase steel with a nonuniform metallographic structure will occur during cold rolling.The mechanism of nonuniform phase transformation of microalloyed dual-phase steels was studied during the cooling process after hot rolling,and the nonuniform phase transformation of microalloyed dual-phase steel was regulated during the cooling process after hot rolling through process optimization.First,the empirical equation of phase transformation temperature was measured by a dilatometer considering thermal expansion.Then,the phase field and temperature field of laminar cooling process were calculated to provide initial boundary conditions for the finite element model.After that,the coupling finite element model of the temperature phase transformation of the strip steel in coiling transportation process was established.The simulation results show that the different thermal contact conditions of the microalloyed dual-phase steel during coil transportation lead to uneven cooling of the coil,which leads to nonuniform transformation of the coil along the rolling direction.In addition,by prolonging the time interval from coiling to unloading,the phenomenon of nonuniform phase transformation of microalloyed dual-phase steel can be effectively controlled.The simulation results are applied to industrial production.The application results show that prolonging the time interval from coiling to unloading can effectively improve the nonuniform phase transformation of microalloyed dual-phase steel in the cooling process after hot rolling.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52071206,U2241231,and 52305506).
文摘The Mg-Li dual-phase alloys, comprised of hexagonal (HCP) and body-centered cubic (BCC) phases, exhibit a better combination of strength and ductility than Mg single-phase alloys. In this work, the deformation behaviors of Mg-6Li-2Gd and Mg-2Gd alloys, representatives of dual-phase and single-phase alloys, have been studied at both microscale and mesoscale to elucidate the underlying mechanisms. Nanoindentation results show that the α-Mg phase in the Mg-6Li-2Gd alloy is harder than the β-Li phase. The intergranular deformation incompatibility, which arises from the elastic-plastic interactions, different strain accommodation behaviors, and strain hardening behaviors between the hard α-Mg phase and the soft β-Li phase, leads to pronounced hetero-deformation induced (HDI) stress of the Mg-6Li-2Gd alloy. The HDI stress strengthens the two phases simultaneously, so that the yield strength of the dual-phase Mg-6Li-2Gd alloy is higher than the Mg-2Gd alloy as well as the harder α-Mg phase in the Mg-6Li-2Gd alloy. Due to the decreased strength difference between the two phases caused by the HDI stress strengthening, the dual-phase alloy exhibits homogeneous plasticity at the mesoscale, which benefits the elongation of the Mg-6Li-2Gd alloy. The HDI strengthening magnitude in the Mg-6Li-2Gd alloy is further quantified. Based on the equal strain upper bound and equal stress lower bound approximations, the yield strength improved by the HDI stress is estimated to be 18–37 MPa, which is in the same range as the elastic visco-plastic self-consistent (EVPSC) simulation results. As the tensile strain is larger than ∼3 %, the HDI strengthening magnitude for the Mg-6Li-2Gd alloy reaches 50–65 MPa, accounting for 35 % of the corresponding flow stress.
基金supported financially by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51901252)the Hunan Province Natural Science Foundation(No.2023JJ30684)the support from the State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy,Central South University,Changsha,China.
文摘Niobium alloys have found extensive application in industries,such as aerospace,nuclear reactor,and emerging electronic technologies,owing to their high melting point,low density,and remarkable formability.Nevertheless,they still fall short in terms of comprehensive strength,toughness,and thermal stability when subjected to complex impacts and/or torsional forces during service.Here,a dual-phase(BCC/FCC)Nb alloy with attractive mechanical properties and thermal stability was designed by tuning stable element C in the Nb-BCC matrix assisted by hot deformation and aging processes.Our findings reveal that the formation of discontinuous carbides at the grain boundary promotes the phase transformation of the matrix from BCC to FCC(K-S orientation relationship),resulting in the formation of FCC thin layers and nano particles.This unique configuration hinders the slipping of dislocations during deformation and impedes the degeneration of microstructures during the thermal cycling process from 200°C to 900°C.Moreover,the discontinuous carbides at GBs provide channels to transfer dislocations between various phases and/or grains,which results in attractive mechanical properties and thermal stability.The ultimate tensile strength,yield strength,elongation,and elasticity modulus of the designed Nb alloy reach impressive values of 790.5 MPa,436.5 MPa,39.1%,and 63.5 MPa,respectively.These observations provide guidelines for designing dual-phase Nb alloys with remarkable strength,toughness,and thermal stability for aerospace applications by tuning the stabilizing element C in the Nb-BCC matrix.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51901102 and 52101005).
文摘In order to accelerate the research on the property optimization of titanium alloy based on high-throughput methods,it is necessary to reveal the relationship between hardness and other mechanical properties which is still unclear.In this work,taking Ti20C alloy as research object,almost all the microstructure of dual-phase titanium alloys were covered by traversing over 100 heat treatment schemes.Then,massive experiments including microstructure characterization and performance test were conducted,obtaining 51,590 pieces of microstructure data and 3591 pieces of mechanical property data.Subsequently,based on large-scale data-driven technology,the quantitative mapping relationship between hardness and other mechanical properties was deeply discussed.The results of random forest models showed that the correlation between hardness(H)and Charpy impact energy(A_(k))(or elongation,A)was hardly dependent on the microstructure types,while the relationship between H and tensile strength(R_(m))(or yield strength,R_(p0.2))was highly dependent on microstructure types.Specifically,combined with statistical analysis,it was found that the relationship between H and Ak(or A)were negatively linear.Interestingly,the relationship between H and strength was positively linear for equiaxed microstructure,and strength was linked to d^(−1/2)(d,equivalent circle diameter)ofα-grains in the form of classical Hall–Petch formula;but for other microstructures,the relationships were quadratic.Furthermore,the above rules were nearly the same in the rolling direction and transverse direction.Finally,a"four-quadrant partition map"between H and R_(p0.2)/R_(m) was established as a versatile material-screening tool,which can provide guidance for on-demand selection of titanium alloys.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52175410)the Six Talent Peaks Project in Jiangsu Province(No.2019-XCL-113)+1 种基金Zhenjiang Science&Technology Program(No.GY2020001)the Project of Faculty of Agricultural Equipment of Jiangsu University(No.NZXB20200101)。
文摘In this work,the underlying mechanism responsible for the near-linear elastic deformation behavior of a dual-phase Ti-Nb alloy consisting of β and α'' phase with large recoverable strain was systematically elucidated.Based on in situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction(SXRD)analyses,it was found that besides intrinsic elastic deformation,a slight reversible β-α'' stress-induced martensitic(SIM)transformation,which proceeded in a consecutive mode under the retarding effect of micro-defects,took place during the near-linear elastic deformation.After unloading,a small amount of residual macroscopic strain remained in the specimen due to the incomplete reverse α''→β transformation on unloading.The high near-linear elastic deformability of the cold drawing(CD)Ti-Nb alloy has been revealed to be attributed to the coupling actions of intrinsic elasticity as well as the consecutive and reversible β-α'' SIM transformation.Our research may contribute to a new avenue for the design and development of novel dual-phase Ti-based alloys with desirable elastic deformability.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52005412,52305506 and U2241231)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.D5000230081).
文摘Interfaces play a crucial role in influencing the mechanical properties of Mg alloys.For Mg-Li dual-phase alloy,the type of interfaces is complex,which includes both grain boundary and phase boundary,and the influence of such interfaces on the damage nucleation is yet to be explored.In this paper,in-situ scanning electron microscopy(SEM)based measurements were carried out to investigate the meso-scale damage nucleation mechanisms of the Mg-6Li dual-phase alloy.Results show that 94.8%of cracks are nucleated at the α-Mg grain boundary in the post-uniform elongation stage,while 5.2%are at phase boundary and almost no crack at the β-Li grain boundary.The initiation of α-Mg grain boundary cracks is attributed to strain incompatibility,which induces micro-strain localization,and then causes grain boundary sliding(GBS)and crack nucleation.Deformation compatibility analysis reveals that the geometric compatibility factor(Mk)can be used to predict the nucleation of α-Mg grain boundary crack.When Mk is lower than 0.075,α-Mg grain boundary cracks tend to form.Few cracks are generated at the phase boundary is due to the mild strain partitioning between α-Mg phase and β-Li phase and may also be partly attributed to multiple slip systems in body-centered cubic(BCC)-structured β-Li phase,which can accommodate well with the deformation of adjacent α-Mg phase.
文摘A self-invented atomization process, in which molten metal is atomized into powder by a high-velocity gas stream carrying solid particles as the atomization medium, was introduced. The characteristics of powders prepared by common gas atomization and dual-phase flow atomization under similar conditions were compared. The experimental results show that the dual-phase flow-atomized powders have average particle sizes that are one-half that of the common gas-atomized particles;additionally, they possess a finer microstructure and higher cooling rate under the same atomization gas pressure and the same gas flow. The Weber number in the crash criteria of liquid atomization is adopted to measure the crash ability of the atomization media. The Weber number of the dual-phase flow atomization medium is the sum of that of the gas and the solid particles. Furthermore, the critical equation of the crash model in dual-phase flow atomization is established, and the main regularities associated with this process were analyzed.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(No.E2008000822) the Program for One Hundred Excellent Talents of Hebei Province,China.
文摘According to the stress-strain curves of single-phase martensite and single-phase ferrite steels,whose compositions are similar to those of martensite and ferrite in low Si-Mn-Nb dual-phase steel,the stress-strain curve of the low Si-Mn-Nb dual-phase steel was simulated using the finite element method(FEM).The simulated result was compared with the measured one and they fit closely with each other, which proves that the FE model is correct.Based on the FE model,the microstress and microstrain of the dual-phase steel were analyzed. Meanwhile,the effective factors such as the volume fraction of martensite and the yield stress ratio between martensite and ferrite phases on the stress-strain curves of the dual-phase steel were simulated,too.The simulated results indicate that for the low Si-Mn-Nb dual-phase steel, the maximum stress occurs in the martensite region,while the maximum strain occurs in the ferrite one.The effect of the volume fraction of martensite(fm) and the yield stress ratio on the stress-strain curve of the dual-phase steel is small in the elastic part,while it is obvious in the plastic part.In the plastic part of this curve,the strain decreases with the increase of f_M,while it decreases with the decrease of the yield stress ratio.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.50904006)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(No.FRT-TP-10-001A)
文摘The microstructures and mechanical properties of C-Mn-Cr-Nb and C-Mn-Si-Nb ultra-high strength dual-phase steels were studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and tensile test. The results show that Si can promote the transformation of austenite (γ) to ferrite (α), enlarge the (α+γ) region, and increase the aging stability of martensite by inhibiting carbide precipitation. Adding Cr leads to the formation of retained austenite and martensite/austenite (M/A) constituents, as well as the decomposi- tion of martensite during the overaging stage. Both of the steels show higher initial strain-hardening rates and two-stage strain-hardening characteristics. The C-Mn-Si-Nb steel shows the higher strain-hardening rate than the C-Mn-Cr-Nb steel in the first stage; however, there is no significant difference in the second stage. Although the tensile strength and elongation of the two steels both exceed 1000 MPa and 15%, respectively, the comprehensive mechanical properties of the C-Mn-Si-Nb steel are superior.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.U1360202,51472030,and 51502014)
文摘A C–Mn dual-phase steel was soaked at 800°C for 90 s and then either rapidly cooled to 450°C and held for 30 s(process A) or rapidly cooled to 350°C and then reheated to 450°C(process B) to simulate the hot-dip galvanizing process. The influence of the hot-dip galvanizing process on the microstructure and mechanical properties of 600-MPa hot-dip galvanized dual-phase steel(DP600) was investigated using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy(SEM), transmission electron microscopy(TEM), and tensile tests. The results showed that, in the case of process A, the microstructure of DP600 was composed of ferrite, martensite, and a small amount of bainite. The granular bainite was formed in the hot-dip galvanizing stage, and martensite islands were formed in the final cooling stage after hot-dip galvanizing. By contrast, in the case of process B, the microstructure of the DP600 was composed of ferrite, martensite, bainite, and cementite. In addition, compared with the yield strength(YS) of the DP600 annealed by process A, that for the DP600 annealed by process B increased by approximately 50 MPa because of the tempering of the martensite formed during rapid cooling. The work-hardening coefficient(n value) of the DP600 steel annealed by process B clearly decreased because the increase of the YS affected the computation result for the n value. However, the ultimate tensile strength(UTS) and elongation(A80) of the DP600 annealed by process B exhibited less variation compared with those of the DP600 annealed by process A. Therefore, DP600 with excellent comprehensive mechanical properties(YS = 362 MPa, UTS = 638 MPa, A_(80) = 24.3%, n = 0.17) was obtained via process A.
基金F.Guo thanks for the support of Chongqing Research Program of Basic Research and Frontier Technology Scientific Research(cstc2019jcyj-msxmX0111)University Innovation Research Group of Chongqing(CXQT20023)+1 种基金Scientific Research Foundation of Chongqing University of Technology(2017ZD35)L.Y.Jiang is sponsored by Science and Technology Research Program of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission(Grant No.KJQN201901127).
文摘Dual-phase Mg-Li alloys sheets were rolled at four different temperatures ranging from liquid nitrogen to 300℃to explore effect of rolling temperature on texture and mechanical properties of the material.Crystal plasticity simulation was utilized to illustrate the influence of slip activity on rolling texture development.The results show that the rolling texture is largely depended on deformation temperature.Unlike commercial Mg alloys,the critical resolved shear stress of basal slip inα-Mg phase of Mg-Li alloy decreased more significantly by increasing temperature compared to that of pyramidal<c+a>slip.Enhancement of basal slip by increasing temperature triggered a decrease of split angle of basal poles for the double-peak texture.Prismaticslip largely enhanced by increasing temperature upon 200℃,which induced a wider orientation spread along the transverse direction.For theβ-Li phase,the promotion of{110}<111>slip system at elevated temperature triggered the enhancement of{211}<110>and{111}<211>texture components.The cryo-rolled sample exhibited the highest strength compared to the others due to a strong hardening behavior at this temperature.A two-stage hardening behavior was observed in these as-rolled dual-phase alloys.Strain transition at phase boundaries could be the reason for appearance of this two-stage hardening.
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文摘Low-carbon Cr-Mo micro-alloyed deep drawing dual-phase steels were designed in laboratory. As the mi- crostructure and texture evolution in hot-rolled strips and annealed sheets were investigated using SEM, TEM and XRD technologies, the attribution of solute Mo and MoC particles to DP sheets' drawing capacity was investigated. The precipitation thermodynamics were also calculated by Thermo-calc software. Results show that the precipitates in hot-rolled strips mainly are MoC, AIN and MnS, and with the increase of Mo addition, finer and denser MoC par- ticles precipitated in matrix and along grain boundaries of ferrite more easily. Weak textures are shown in the hot- rolled strips, and {112}~110~ and {223}%110~ components tend to be stable in subsequent cold rolling process. During annealing, on one hand, the development of ~lll~//ND texture is suppressed because finer MoC particles prevent the grain boundary migration. On the other hand, unfavorable texture {001 } %110:〉 significantly reduces with Mo increasing, which is attributed to that part of solution C in matrix has been fixed during recrystallization. In addition, the addition of Mo can enhance hardenability strongly and MoC easily re-dissolve at high temperature, which is favor to form martensite in dual-phase steel.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51004069 and 51474145)the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(51225401)
文摘A series of oxygen permeable dual-phase composite oxides 60 wt% Ce0.8Gd0.2O2-δ-40 wt% LnBaCo2O5+δ (CGO-LBCO, Ln = La, Pr, Nd, Sin, Gd and Y) were synthesized through a sol-gel route and effects of the Ln3+ cations on their phase structure, oxygen permeability and chemical stability against CO2 were investigated systemically by XRD, SEM, TG-DSC and oxygen permeation experiments. XRD patterns reveal that the larger Ln3+ cations (La3+, Pr3+ and Nd3+) successfully stabilized the double-layered perovskite structure of sintered LBCO, while the smaller ones (Sm3+, Gd3+, and Y3+) resulted in the partial decomposition of LBCO with some impurities formed. CGO-PBCO yields the highest oxygen permeation flux, reaching 2.8× 10^-7 mol.s-1.cm-2 at 925 ℃ with 1 mm thickness under air/He gradient. The TG-DSC profiles in 20 mol% CO2/N2 and oxygen permeability experiments with CO2 as sweep gas show that CGO-YBCO demonstrates the best chemical stability against CO2, possibly due to its minimum basicity. The stable oxygen permeation flux of CGO-YBCO under CO2 atmosphere reveals its potential application in the oxy-fuel combustion route for CO2 capture.
基金Founded by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51004037)Shenyang City Application Basic Research Project(No.F13-316-1-15)State Key Laboratory Opening Project of Northeastern University(No.12SYS05)
文摘Continuous annealing simulation tests were conducted by using a continuous annealing thermomechanical simulator. Holding times of 5, 60, 180, and 480 seconds for an intercritical annealing temperature of 820℃ were adopted to investigate the evolution of the mierostructure and mechanical properties of ferrite-bainite dual-phase steel. The ferrite-bainite dual-phase steel was characterized by high strength and low yield ratio due to the presence of the constituents (polygonal ferrite, bainite, martensite and retained austenite) of the steel microstructure. Specimen 3 exhibits the highest value of A50 (7.67%) and a product of Rm × A50 (10453MPa%) after a 180s holding. This is likely attributed to the presence of a C-enriched retained anstenite in the microstructure. And the effect of martensite islands and carbide precipitate is thought to be able to contribute in strengthening the present steel. It is expected that equilibrium of anstenite fraction would be reached for reasonable intercritical holding period, regardless of the heating temperature. The results suggest that long increasing holding times may not be needed because the major phase of the microstructure does not change very significantly. It is favorable for industrial production of DP steels to shorten holding times. Key words: ferrite-bainite dual-phase steel; holding time; martensite islands; mechanical properties