The fabrication of Invar/MnCu functionally graded material(FGM)through directed energy deposition(DED)can satisfy the demands for precision devices in aerospace,providing lightweight properties and integrating thermal...The fabrication of Invar/MnCu functionally graded material(FGM)through directed energy deposition(DED)can satisfy the demands for precision devices in aerospace,providing lightweight properties and integrating thermal stability and vibration damping capabilities.However,basic research on Invar/MnCu FGM is still lacking,hindering its potential applications.To address this gap,this study was conducted using mixed powders and consistent process parameters to print experiments for Invar/MnCu FGM and homogeneous samples.Phases,microstructures,compositions,and thermal expansion properties were thoroughly examined.Three types of defects were detected in the Invar/MnCu FGM sample:unmelted Invar 36 powders,cracks,and pores.The mechanism of unmelted powders was deeply discussed,attributing it to material properties influencing laser absorptivity,the required time for melting powder,and effects on solidus temperature.The mechanism of cracks was also discussed,attributing it to theγ-Fe dendritic structure causing low melting point metal to form an intergranular liquid film,harmful secondary phases mismatched with the terminal alloy,and obvious tensile stresses during the DED process.Additionally,an effective strategy was proposed to reduce defects in Invar/MnCu FGM.After optimization,the specimens exhibited excellent tensile properties,with a yield strength of 262±5 MPa,an ultimate tensile strength of 316±7 MPa,and an elongation of 3%±1%.This research provides valuable references and insights for subsequent work,offering robust support for better understanding and designing other FGM.展开更多
Invar steels possess excellent thermal expansion properties,making them suitable as materials for manufacturing precision instruments.However,conventional invar steels lack sufficient strength for engineering applicat...Invar steels possess excellent thermal expansion properties,making them suitable as materials for manufacturing precision instruments.However,conventional invar steels lack sufficient strength for engineering applications,and various strengthening methods are urgently needed to enhance their strength.In this work,the possibility of enhancing the strength and maintaining low coefficient of thermal expansion(CTE)of the steel through mechanical heat treatment and the introduction of vanadium carbonitride is demonstrated.V-N microalloying and various heat treatment processes enable invar steel to enhance its strength while maintaining low thermal expansion properties.The strength of low-nitrogen addition invar steel measured 593 MPa during direct aging,representing a 44.6% increase compared to invar steel.After undergoing cold-deformation aging,the strength of low-nitrogen invar steel increased to 790 MPa,indicating a substantial improvement in strength relative to the direct aging condition.Notably,the coefficient of thermal expansion remained at 0.98×10^(-6)℃^(-1).By further increasing N content to introduce more vanadium carbonitride,the strength of high-nitrogen invar steel reached 927 MPa under cold-deformation process while maintaining a low CTE value of 1.02×10^(-6)℃^(-1).This achieved an extraordinary balance of high strength and low CTE,which is due to a well combination of various strengthening mechanisms,especially the Orowan strengthening where dislocations continuously bypass vanadium carbonitride to achieve the strengthening effect.The resulting findings are important for future preparation of excellent properties invar steel in industrial applications.展开更多
采用Ag Cu Ti活性钎料对Invar合金和Si3N4陶瓷进行钎焊连接,研究了接头界面组织及其形成机制,分析了钎焊工艺参数对接头界面结构和性能的影响。结果表明,钎焊过程中液态钎料中的活性元素Ti与Si3N4陶瓷发生反应,在陶瓷界面形成致密的Ti N...采用Ag Cu Ti活性钎料对Invar合金和Si3N4陶瓷进行钎焊连接,研究了接头界面组织及其形成机制,分析了钎焊工艺参数对接头界面结构和性能的影响。结果表明,钎焊过程中液态钎料中的活性元素Ti与Si3N4陶瓷发生反应,在陶瓷界面形成致密的Ti N和Ti5Si3反应层;同时,Invar合金向液态钎料中溶解,与活性元素Ti反应生成脆性的Fe2Ti和Ni3Ti化合物。钎焊温度和保温时间影响Si3N4陶瓷界面反应层的厚度以及接头中Fe2Ti和Ni3Ti脆性化合物的形成量和分布,这两方面共同决定着接头的抗剪强度。当钎焊温度为870℃,保温15 min时,接头的平均抗剪强度最大值达到92.8 MPa,此时接头的断裂形式呈现沿Si3N4陶瓷基体和界面反应层的复合断裂模式。展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos.2022YFB4600300 and 2022YFB4600301)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52175364)+1 种基金the ND Basic Research Funds of NPU(G2022WD)the Research Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing(NPU),China(No.2023-QZ-04).
文摘The fabrication of Invar/MnCu functionally graded material(FGM)through directed energy deposition(DED)can satisfy the demands for precision devices in aerospace,providing lightweight properties and integrating thermal stability and vibration damping capabilities.However,basic research on Invar/MnCu FGM is still lacking,hindering its potential applications.To address this gap,this study was conducted using mixed powders and consistent process parameters to print experiments for Invar/MnCu FGM and homogeneous samples.Phases,microstructures,compositions,and thermal expansion properties were thoroughly examined.Three types of defects were detected in the Invar/MnCu FGM sample:unmelted Invar 36 powders,cracks,and pores.The mechanism of unmelted powders was deeply discussed,attributing it to material properties influencing laser absorptivity,the required time for melting powder,and effects on solidus temperature.The mechanism of cracks was also discussed,attributing it to theγ-Fe dendritic structure causing low melting point metal to form an intergranular liquid film,harmful secondary phases mismatched with the terminal alloy,and obvious tensile stresses during the DED process.Additionally,an effective strategy was proposed to reduce defects in Invar/MnCu FGM.After optimization,the specimens exhibited excellent tensile properties,with a yield strength of 262±5 MPa,an ultimate tensile strength of 316±7 MPa,and an elongation of 3%±1%.This research provides valuable references and insights for subsequent work,offering robust support for better understanding and designing other FGM.
基金supported by the Shanxi Provincial Basic Research Program(No.202403021221046)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52004180 and 52204350)+5 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2020M683706XB)the Research Project Supported by Shanxi Scholarship Council of China(No.2023-080)the Fund Projects for the Central Government to Guide the Development of Local Science and Technology(No.236Z1023G)the Hebei Province High-level Talent Funding Project(No.B20231016)the National College Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program(No.202410112116)the Graduate Student Scientific Research Innovation Program(No.2024KY278).
文摘Invar steels possess excellent thermal expansion properties,making them suitable as materials for manufacturing precision instruments.However,conventional invar steels lack sufficient strength for engineering applications,and various strengthening methods are urgently needed to enhance their strength.In this work,the possibility of enhancing the strength and maintaining low coefficient of thermal expansion(CTE)of the steel through mechanical heat treatment and the introduction of vanadium carbonitride is demonstrated.V-N microalloying and various heat treatment processes enable invar steel to enhance its strength while maintaining low thermal expansion properties.The strength of low-nitrogen addition invar steel measured 593 MPa during direct aging,representing a 44.6% increase compared to invar steel.After undergoing cold-deformation aging,the strength of low-nitrogen invar steel increased to 790 MPa,indicating a substantial improvement in strength relative to the direct aging condition.Notably,the coefficient of thermal expansion remained at 0.98×10^(-6)℃^(-1).By further increasing N content to introduce more vanadium carbonitride,the strength of high-nitrogen invar steel reached 927 MPa under cold-deformation process while maintaining a low CTE value of 1.02×10^(-6)℃^(-1).This achieved an extraordinary balance of high strength and low CTE,which is due to a well combination of various strengthening mechanisms,especially the Orowan strengthening where dislocations continuously bypass vanadium carbonitride to achieve the strengthening effect.The resulting findings are important for future preparation of excellent properties invar steel in industrial applications.
