Zn's natural degradability and biocompatibility make it a promising candidate for implants,however,its mechanical properties remain insufficient for bone applications.In this study,the performance of Zn was enhanc...Zn's natural degradability and biocompatibility make it a promising candidate for implants,however,its mechanical properties remain insufficient for bone applications.In this study,the performance of Zn was enhanced by developing Zn-Cu alloys via laser powder bed fusion(LPBF).Optimal LPBF parameters for forming stable tracks were achieved by adjusting laser power and scanning speed.Under optimized conditions of 100 W and 100 mm/s,high density(99.58%)Zn-Cu alloys with improved hardness(68.2 HV)and yield strength(160 MPa)were achieved.These improvements are attributed to solid solution strengthening,segregation strengthening,and grain refinement.The Zn-Cu alloys also demonstrated favorable degradation behavior,with a rate of 0.16 mm/year.This degradation is primarily driven by micro-galvanic corrosion between the CuZn 5 phase and Zn matrix,along with refined grains and increased grain boundary density.This work demonstrates a viable strategy for fabricating Zn-based implants with enhanced structural integrity and mechanical performance via LPBF.展开更多
Laser remelting(LR)was used as an auxiliary post-treatment process for the Ti6Al4V titanium alloys fabricated by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF).Optical microscope(OM),scanning electron microscope(SEM)and electron back ...Laser remelting(LR)was used as an auxiliary post-treatment process for the Ti6Al4V titanium alloys fabricated by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF).Optical microscope(OM),scanning electron microscope(SEM)and electron back scattering diffraction(EBSD)observations showed that the grains in melted zone(MZ)transformed into equiaxial grains with an average size of 1.31μm,and the grains in heat affected zone(HAZ)were refined.Moreover,the texture intensity dropped significantly from 13.86 to 6.35 in MZ and 10.79 in HAZ.The temperature gradient(G)to solidification rate(R)ratio decreased when the laser scanning speed slowed down to a certain extent in the LR process,which effectively improved the highly preferred orientation and filled the hole defects in the surface of LPBF-Ti6Al4V.Furthermore,the hardness,wear resistance and corrosion resistance of the surface of the LPBF samples were improved by LR treatment.展开更多
Additive manufacturing(AM)of SiC_(P)/Al composites has shown significant potential for expanding the application of aluminum matrix composites(AMCs)due to their outstanding mechanical properties and wear performance.H...Additive manufacturing(AM)of SiC_(P)/Al composites has shown significant potential for expanding the application of aluminum matrix composites(AMCs)due to their outstanding mechanical properties and wear performance.However,conventional mechanically mixed powders for AM are limited due to the possible powder agglomeration and poor fluidity.In this study,the spherical SiC_(P)/AlSi10Mg composite powders prepared by spray granulation were employed to fabricate SiC_(P)-reinforced AlSi10Mg composites using laser powder bed fusion(LPBF).The impacts of laser power on microstructure evolution and wear properties of composites were systematically investigated.The results indicated that an in-situ reaction between the aluminum matrix and SiC_(P)during the LpBF process,resulted in the formation of particle-like and strip-like strengthening phase Al_(4)SiC_(4).By adjusting the laser power(from 270 W to 350 W)to change the ratio of SiC_(P)to Al_(4)SiC_(4),micro-defects could be effectively limited,and wear performance could be improved.Consequently,with an optimized ratio of SiC_(P)to Al_(4)SiC_(4),the composite exhibited a mixed strengthening mechanism caused by the SiC_(P)and Al_(4)SiC_(4)reinforcing phases.At a laser power of 310 W,the sample exhibited minimal porosity with a microhardness value reaching 265.38HV,while maintaining relatively low average friction coefficient and wear rate.In addition,compared with other studies,the hardness obtained was superior to that of the AlSi10Mg and other reported SiC_(P)/AlSi10Mg composites with similar volume fractions using the mixed powders.展开更多
In order to improve the efficient and high-value recycling utilization rate of waste red bricks from construction waste,this study crushed and ground the waste red bricks to produce recycled brick powder(RBP)with diff...In order to improve the efficient and high-value recycling utilization rate of waste red bricks from construction waste,this study crushed and ground the waste red bricks to produce recycled brick powder(RBP)with different fineness,used the Andreasen model to explore the influence of RBP on the compact filling effect of cementitious material system based on the basic characteristics of RBP.The influence of grinding time(10,20,30 min)and content(0%,5%,10%,15%,20%)of RBP on the macroscopic mechanical properties of cementitious materials was investigated.We analyzed the significant impact of RBP particle characteristics on the compressive strength of the specimen with the aid of grey entropy theory,and revealed the influence mechanism of RBP on the microstructure of cementitious materials by scanning electron microscope(SEM)and nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR).The results show that the fineness of RBP after grinding is smaller than that of cement.The fineness of recycled brick powder increases gradually with the extension of grinding time,which is manifested as the increase of<3μm particles and the decrease of>18μm particles.Compared with the unitary cement cementitious material system,the particle gradation of the RBP-cement binary cementitious material system is closer to the closest packing state.With the increase of RBP content and grinding time,the compactness of the binary cementitious system gradually decreases,indicating that the incorporation of RBP reduces the mechanical strength of the specimen.The results of grey entropy show that the specific surface area D(0.1)and<45μm particles are the significant factors affecting the mechanical properties of cementitious materials mixed with RBP.RBP mainly affects the macroscopic properties of cementitious materials by affecting the internal compactness,the number of hydration products and the pore structure.The results of SEM show that when the RBP content is less than 15%,the content of C-S-H in cement paste increase,and the content of Ca(OH)2 decreases,and the content of C-S-H decreases and the content of Ca(OH)2 increases when the RBP content is more than 15%.The NMR results show that with the extension of grinding time,the pore size of micropore increases gradually,that of middle-small pores decreases gradually,and that of large pores remains unchanged.With the increase of RBP content,the micropores first decrease and then increase,and the middle-small pores and large pores gradually decrease.In summary,the compactness of cementitious material system can be improved by adjusting the fineness of RBP.Considering the performance of cementitious materials and the utilization rate of RBP,it is recommended that the grinding time of RBP is 20 min and the content is 10%-15%.展开更多
Improving the high-temperature performance of Inconel 718(IN718)alloys manufactured via laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)has been the most concerned issue in the industry.In this study,the effects of Ti_(2)AlC inoculants ...Improving the high-temperature performance of Inconel 718(IN718)alloys manufactured via laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)has been the most concerned issue in the industry.In this study,the effects of Ti_(2)AlC inoculants on microstructures and high-temperature mechanical properties of the as-built IN718 composites were investigated.According to statistical results of relative density and unmelted particle area in as-built alloys,the optimal energy of 112 J/mm^(3)was determined.It was observed that the precipitation of the MC carbide was significantly enhanced with the addition of Ti_(2)AlC,restricting the precipitation of the Laves phase.The MC particles were uniformly distributed along the subgrain boundaries,which contributed to the dispersion strengthening.Meanwhile,the MC particles served as nucleation sites for heterogeneous nucleation during the solidification process,facilitating the refinement of columnar and cellular grains.The simulated Scheil-Gulliver curves showed that the precipitation sequence of phases did not change with Ti_(2)AlC inoculants.The as-built 1%Ti_(2)AlC/IN718 sample demonstrated an ultimate tensile strength of 998.78 MPa and an elongation of 18.04%at 650℃,revealing a markedly improved mechanical performance compared with the LPBF-manufactured IN718 alloys.The high-temperature tensile strength of 1%Ti_(2)AlC/IN718 sample increased to 1197.99 MPa by heat treatment.It was suggested that dislocation strengthening and ordered strengthening were two most important reinforcement mechanisms.展开更多
GF/Pb compositeswerefabricated by the method of powder metallurgy, and the density, microstructure and tensile propertywerecharacterized considering the size and content ofglass fibre （GF）. The results show that rel...GF/Pb compositeswerefabricated by the method of powder metallurgy, and the density, microstructure and tensile propertywerecharacterized considering the size and content ofglass fibre （GF）. The results show that relative densities decrease with increasing GF fraction, and the 50μm-GF reinforced specimens exhibit a better densification than the 300μm-GF reinforced ones. The GF particles distribute quite uniformly inPb matrix, and the composites fabricated at low sintering temperature （〈200℃） possess fine-grain microstructure. The addition of GF significantly improves the strength of the Pb composites, and the ultimate tensile strength of the Pb composite reinforcedwith the addition of 50μm-0.5% GF（mass fraction）is about 30MPa higher than that of GF-free sample. For all composites groups, increasing the reinforcement content from 0.5%to 2%（mass fraction）results in a decrease in both tensile strength and ductility.展开更多
To enhance the mechanical properties of Mo alloys prepared through laser powder bed fusion(LPBF),a hot isostatic pressing(HIP)treatment was used.Results show that following HIP treatment,the porosity decreases from 0....To enhance the mechanical properties of Mo alloys prepared through laser powder bed fusion(LPBF),a hot isostatic pressing(HIP)treatment was used.Results show that following HIP treatment,the porosity decreases from 0.27%to 0.22%,enabling the elements Mo and Ti to diffuse fully and to distribute more uniformly,and to forming a substantial number of low-angle grain boundaries.The tensile strength soars from 286±32 MPa to 598±22 MPa,while the elongation increases from 0.08%±0.02%to 0.18%±0.02%,without notable alterations in grain morphology during the tensile deformation.HIP treatment eliminates the molten pool boundaries,which are the primary source for premature failure in LPBFed Mo alloys.Consequently,HIP treatment emerges as a novel and effective approach for strengthening the mechanical properties of LPBFed Mo alloys,offering a fresh perspective on producing high-performance Mo-based alloys.展开更多
This research explores the prospect of fabricating a face-centered cubic(fcc) Ni-base alloy cladding(Inconel 690) on an fcc Fe-base alloy(316 L stainless-steel) having improved mechanical properties and reduced sensit...This research explores the prospect of fabricating a face-centered cubic(fcc) Ni-base alloy cladding(Inconel 690) on an fcc Fe-base alloy(316 L stainless-steel) having improved mechanical properties and reduced sensitivity to corrosion through grain boundary and microstructure engineering concepts enabled by additive manufacturing(AM) utilizing electron-beam powder bed fusion(EPBF). The unique solidification and associated constitutional supercooling phenomena characteristic of EPBF promotes[100] textured and extended columnar grains having lower energy grain boundaries as opposed to random, high-angle grain boundaries, but no coherent {111} twin boundaries characteristic of conventional thermo-mechanically processed fcc metals and alloys, including Inconel 690 and 316 L stainless-steel.In addition to [100] textured grains, columnar grains were produced by EPBF fabrication of Inconel 690 claddings on 316 L stainless-steel substrates. Also, irregular 2–3 μm diameter, low energy subgrains were formed along with dislocation densities varying from 108 to 109 cm^2, and a homogeneous distribution of Cr_(23)C_6 precipitates. Precipitates were formed within the grains(with ~3 μm interparticle spacing),but not in the subgrain or columnar grain boundaries. These inclusive, hierarchical microstructures produced a tensile yield strength of 0.527 GPa, elongation of 21%, and Vickers microindentation hardness of 2.33 GPa for the Inconel 690 cladding in contrast to a tensile yield strength of 0.327 GPa, elongation of 53%, and Vickers microindentation hardness of 1.78 GPa, respectively for the wrought 316 L stainlesssteel substrate. Aging of both the Inconel 690 cladding and the 316 L stainless-steel substrate at 685?C for50 h precipitated Cr_(23)C_6 carbides in the Inconel 690 columnar grain boundaries, but not in the low-angle(and low energy) subgrain boundaries. In contrast, Cr_(23)C_6 carbides precipitated in the 316 L stainless-steel grain boundaries, but not in the low energy coherent {111} twin boundaries. Consequently, the Inconel690 subgrain boundaries essentially serve as surrogates for coherent twin boundaries with regard to avoiding carbide precipitation and corrosion sensitization.展开更多
Selective laser melting(SLM)technology is the prevailing method of manufacturing components with complex geometries.However,the cost of the additive manufacturing(AM)fine powder is relatively high,which significantly ...Selective laser melting(SLM)technology is the prevailing method of manufacturing components with complex geometries.However,the cost of the additive manufacturing(AM)fine powder is relatively high,which significantly limits the development of the SLM.In this study,the 316L fine powder and coarse powder with a mass ratio of 80:20,70:30 and 60:40 were mixed using a ball milling and the samples with a relative density greater than 97%were prepared by SLM.The results show that the intricate temperature gradients and surface tension gradients in SLM will produce Marangoni flow,forming a typical molten pool morphology,cellular and strip subgrain structures.And as the proportion of coarse powder increases,the scanning track morphology changes from smooth to undulating;the morphology of the molten pool and subgrain structure are weakened.Meanwhile,the unmelted particles appear on the surface of the SLM sample.On the premise of an introducing appropriate amount of large particle size powder(20%),the SLM samples still have good mechanical properties(662 MPa,47%).展开更多
To reduce geological disasters caused by expansive soil,it is crucial to use a new type of modified material to rapidly improve soil strength instead of traditional soil improvement materials such as lime and cement.N...To reduce geological disasters caused by expansive soil,it is crucial to use a new type of modified material to rapidly improve soil strength instead of traditional soil improvement materials such as lime and cement.Nanographite powder(NGP)has excellent properties,such as high adsorption,conductivity,and lubrication,since it has the characteristics of small size,large specific surface area,and high surface energy.However,previous studies on the improvement of expansive soil with NGP are not processed enough.To study the improvement effect of NGP on expansive soil,non-load swelling ratio tests,consolidation tests,unconfined compressive strength tests,mercury injection tests,and micro-CT tests on expansive soil mixed with different NGP contents were performed.The results show that the non-load swelling ratio,mechanical properties,and porosity of expansive soil show some increasement after adding NGP.The strength of expansive soil reaches the maximum when the NGP content is 1.450%.The cumulative mercury volume and compressive strain of expansive soil reach the maximum with the 2.0%NGP content.Finally,the modification mechanism of swelling,compressibility,microstructure,and compressive strength of expansive soil by NGP is revealed.展开更多
Laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)has been extensively investigated owing to its high geometry formation accuracy and excellent mechanical properties.However,the LPBFed Haynes 230 parts typically display poor tensile and w...Laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)has been extensively investigated owing to its high geometry formation accuracy and excellent mechanical properties.However,the LPBFed Haynes 230 parts typically display poor tensile and wear properties due to internal porosity.In this work,the ultrasonic impact treatment(UIT)was applied as a post-treatment to the LPBFed Haynes 230 alloy,porosity and microstructure mod-ulation were performed to improve the strength properties and wear resistance.The pore closure and mi-crostructure were studied by numerical simulations and experiments,and the mechanisms of increasing densification and strength were discussed.Results show that UIT can effectively close pores and reduce porosity,the internal porosity of the ultrasonic impacted layer for one,two,and three times decreases by 63.6%,70.9%,and 81.8%,respectively.Pore closure is attributed to the residual compressive stress and shear stress introduced by UIT.Besides,the UIT weakened texture strength and refined grains,especially promoting the formation of fine grains.Meanwhile,it also promotes the formation of a high disloca-tion density and improves the phase structure distribution.Furthermore,the ultimate tensile and yield strengths of the optimal impact process increased by 9.6%and 34.6%,respectively.The improvement in strength was attributed to dislocation,grain boundary,and promoting densification strengthening.The average friction coefficient reduces by 4.9%-14.6%by refining the surface grains and increasing dislo-cation density.This work has verified the feasibility of improving the mechanical properties and pore closure of the LPBFed Haynes 230 alloy by UIT.展开更多
Achieving the simultaneous enhancement of strength and ductility in laser powder bed fused (LPBF-ed) titanium (Ti) is challenging due to the complex, high-dimensional parameter space and interactions between parameter...Achieving the simultaneous enhancement of strength and ductility in laser powder bed fused (LPBF-ed) titanium (Ti) is challenging due to the complex, high-dimensional parameter space and interactions between parameters and powders. Herein, a hybrid intelligent framework for process parameter optimization of LPBF-ed Ti with improved ultimate tensile strength (UTS) and elongation (EL) was proposed. It combines the data augmentation method (AVG ± EC × SD), the multi-model fusion stacking ensemble learning model (GBDT-BPNN-XGBoost), the interpretable machine learning method and the non-dominated ranking genetic algorithm (NSGA-Ⅱ). The GBDT-BPNN-XGBoost outperforms single models in predicting UTS and EL across the accuracy, generalization ability and stability. The SHAP analysis reveals that laser power (P) is the most important feature affecting both UTS and EL, and it has a positive impact on them when P < 220 W. The UTS and EL of samples fabricated by the optimal process parameters were 718 ± 5 MPa and 27.9 % ± 0.1 %, respectively. The outstanding strength-ductility balance is attributable to the forward stresses in hard α'-martensite and back stresses in soft αm'-martensite induced by the strain gradients of hetero-microstructure. The back stresses strengthen the soft αm'-martensite, improving the overall UTS. The forward stresses stimulate the activation of dislocations in hard α'-martensite and the generation of 〈c + a〉 dislocations, allowing the plastic strain to occur in hard regions and enhancing the overall ductility. This work provides a feasible strategy for multi-objective optimization and valuable insights into tailoring the microstructure for improving mechanical properties.展开更多
The MIG welding of in-situ generated nano-Al_(2)O_(3)powder metallurgy 7A52(PM 7A52)aluminum alloy was investigated.The microstructure was characterized using EBSD and TEM,while macrotexture and internal residual stre...The MIG welding of in-situ generated nano-Al_(2)O_(3)powder metallurgy 7A52(PM 7A52)aluminum alloy was investigated.The microstructure was characterized using EBSD and TEM,while macrotexture and internal residual stresses were analyzed with a self-developed SWXRD technique.The results revealed that PM 7A52 aluminum alloy effectively reduced the grain size,dislocation density,and texture strength in the post-weld microstructure.Furthermore,the residual stress in the weld zone(WZ)of PM 7A52 aluminum alloy was reduced by 38 MPa compared to that of the conventional melt-cast 7A52(CM 7A52)aluminum alloy.Notably,the tensile strength and elongation of welded joints in PM 7A52 aluminum alloy were increased by approximately 15%and 26%,respectively.The improvement in joint tensile strength was primarily attributed to grain boundary strengthening and dispersion strengthening caused byγ-Al_(2)O_(3)particles entering the WZ.展开更多
Control of the columnar to equiaxed transition(CET)is a major challenge in additively manufacturedβtitanium alloys.In this work,the promotion of CET was successfully achieved through in-situ fabrication of Ti-5Cu(wt....Control of the columnar to equiaxed transition(CET)is a major challenge in additively manufacturedβtitanium alloys.In this work,the promotion of CET was successfully achieved through in-situ fabrication of Ti-5Cu(wt.%)alloys with additions of 5,15,and 25 wt.%Nb using elemental Ti,Cu,and Nb powders by employing laser powder bed fusion(LPBF).The alloy containing 5 wt.%Nb consisted ofαlamellae,Ti2 Cu precipitates,and unmeltedβ-Nb inclusions,whereas the 25 wt.%Nb alloy consisted of equiaxedβgrains,ωprecipitates,and Ti2 Cu precipitates at the grain boundaries.In terms of mechanical proper-ties,despite the presence of Nb inclusions and liquation cracks in the 5 wt.%Nb alloy,it showed a yield strength of 1051±40 MPa and an elongation of 5.2%±1.3%.Both the strength and ductility decreased with increasing Nb content,e.g.,the 25 wt.%Nb alloy exhibited a yield strength of 808±53 MPa and an elongation of 1.6%±0.2%.As the Nb content increased from 5 to 25 wt.%,the Young’s modulus decreased from 110 to 65 GPa.The 25 wt.%Nb alloy showed a high ratio of hardness to Young’s mod-ulus(H/E)and yield pressure(H3/E2).However,due to its brittle nature,the material manifested high wear rates.These findings provide a basis for the future development of novel low-modulus isotropicβ-titanium alloys using LPBF.展开更多
With the laser remelting of cast alloys combined with non-equilibrium liquidus projection thermodynamic calculations,a high-strength and heat-resistant Al-3Fe-2Mn alloy was designed.Incorporating Mn atoms into the met...With the laser remelting of cast alloys combined with non-equilibrium liquidus projection thermodynamic calculations,a high-strength and heat-resistant Al-3Fe-2Mn alloy was designed.Incorporating Mn atoms into the metastable nanoscale Al_(6)Fe phase,occupying some lattice sites,enhances its thermal stability.Additionally,during rapid solidification of laser powder bed fusion(L-PBF),the solubility of Fe and Mn elements in the aluminum alloy increases significantly,forming a supersaturated solid solution with improved strength.This alloy demonstrates excellent processability,achieving a relative density of over 99%,and tensile strengths of 295 MPa at 200℃ and 230 MPa at 300℃.The Al-3Fe-2Mn alloy holds great potential for wide applications due to its high strength at high temperature.展开更多
In order to achieve the large-scale application of manufactured sand in railway high-strength concrete structure,a series of high-strength manufactured sand concrete(HMC)are prepared by taking the manufactured sand li...In order to achieve the large-scale application of manufactured sand in railway high-strength concrete structure,a series of high-strength manufactured sand concrete(HMC)are prepared by taking the manufactured sand lithology(tuff,limestone,basalt,granite),stone powder content(0,5%,10%,15%)and concrete strength grade(C60,C80,C100)as variables.The evolution of mechanical properties of HMC and the correlation between cubic compressive strength and other mechanical properties are studied.Compared to river sand,manufactured sand enhances the cubic compressive strength,axial compressive strength and elastic modulus of concrete,while its potential microcracks weaken the flexural strength and splitting tensile strength of concrete.Stone powder content displays both positive and negative effects on mechanical properties of HMC,and the stone powder content is suggested to be less than 10%.The empirical formulas between cubic compressive strength and other mechanical properties are proposed.展开更多
A novel Cu−4.8Cr−2.2Nb−0.15Y(at.%)alloy was fabricated by employing the laser powder bed fusion with different processing parameters.The influence of laser power(P),scanning speed(v),and laser linear energy density(El...A novel Cu−4.8Cr−2.2Nb−0.15Y(at.%)alloy was fabricated by employing the laser powder bed fusion with different processing parameters.The influence of laser power(P),scanning speed(v),and laser linear energy density(El)on the defects,melt pool morphology,microstructure,and properties of the alloy was systematically investigated.The results show that the optimized process parameters for preparing Cu−Cr−Nb−Y alloy with relative density over 99.5%are P=300−350 W and v=650−800 mm/s,corresponding to El=0.375−0.538 J/mm.When E_(l)<0.3 J/mm,increasing P or decreasing v can enhance the continuity and size of the melt pool,reduce the lack-of-fusion defects,and increase the relative density.However,excessively high E_(l)leads to a deeper melt pool,more keyholes,and reduced relative density.The grain size of the as-built Cu−Cr−Nb−Y alloy shows a bimodal distribution,with fine grains at the center and coarse grains at the edge of the melt pool.Increasing P or decreasing v increases the average grain size and(110)texture intensity.The alloy fabricated with P=350 W and v=800 mm/s displays the highest relative density of 99.82%.The yield strength,tensile strength,and elongation are(443±5)MPa,(699±4)MPa,and(17.1±0.7)%,respectively.展开更多
Ti-6Al-4Zr-2Sn-6Mo alloy is one of the most recent titanium alloys processed using powder bed fusion-laser beam(PBF-LB)technology.This alloy has the potential to replace Ti-6Al-4V in automotive and aerospace applicati...Ti-6Al-4Zr-2Sn-6Mo alloy is one of the most recent titanium alloys processed using powder bed fusion-laser beam(PBF-LB)technology.This alloy has the potential to replace Ti-6Al-4V in automotive and aerospace applications,given its superior mechanical properties,which are approximately 10%higher in terms of ultimate tensile strength(UTS)and yield strength after appropriate heat treatment.In as-built conditions,the alloy is characterized by the presence of soft orthorhombicα″martensite,necessitating a postprocessing heat treatment to decompose this phase and enhance the mechanical properties of the alloy.Usually,PBFed Ti6246 components undergo an annealing process that transforms theα″martensite into anα-βlamellar microstructure.The primary objective of this research was to develop a solution treatment and aging(STA)heat treatment tailored to the unique microstructure produced by the additive manufacturing process to achieve an ultrafine bilamellar microstructure reinforced by precipitation hardening.This study investigated the effects of various solution temperatures in theα-βfield(ranging from 800 to 875℃),cooling media(air and water),and aging time to determine the optimal heat treatment parameters for achieving the desired bilamellar microstructure.For each heat treatment condition,differentα-βmicrostructures were found,varying in terms of theα/βratio and the size of the primaryα-phase lamellae.Particular attention was given to how these factors were influenced by increases in solution temperature and how microhardness correlated with the percentage of the metastableβphase present after quenching.Tensile tests were performed on samples subjected to the most promising heat treatment parameters.A comparison with literature data revealed that the optimized STA treatment enhanced hardness and UTS by13%and 23%,respectively,compared with those of the annealed alloy.Fracture surface analyses were conducted to investigate fracture mechanisms.展开更多
Surface structural engineering is desirable in modifying the surface performance of carbonyl iron powder(CIP)to enhance microwave absorption(MA)and anti-oxidation performance.Herein,the surface shape-dependent CIP abs...Surface structural engineering is desirable in modifying the surface performance of carbonyl iron powder(CIP)to enhance microwave absorption(MA)and anti-oxidation performance.Herein,the surface shape-dependent CIP absorbers are designed via surface coating with zinc oxide(ZnO)nanoparticles and then a thermal annealing treatment.The morphology of ZnO nanoparticles which can be easily regulated by controlling the annealing temperature ultimately affects the MA performance of CIP coating with ZnO nanoparticles(CIP@ZnO).The core-shell CIP@ZnO particles with cubic cone ZnO nanoparticles exhibit ex-cellent MA performance and thermal stability in comparison to the original CIP.Specifically,the CIP@ZnO annealed at 350 ℃(CIP@ZnO-350)samples which have the cubic cone ZnO nanoparticles exhibit a min-imum reflection loss(RLmin)of-55.35 dB at a thickness of 2.1 mm and a maximum effective absorp-tion bandwidth(EAB)of 7.09 GHz at a thickness of 2.0 mm.In addition,the antioxidant property of the CIP@ZnO composite particles is abruptly enhanced,which breaks the restriction of the application of CIP at high temperatures.The superior MA performance of CIP@ZnO particles with cubic cone ZnO nanoparti-cles comes from the enhancement in surface shape-dependent multiple microwave scattering,interfacial polarization,and electromagnetic-dielectric synergism between ZnO and CIP.展开更多
Laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)is a widely recognized additive manufacturing technology that can fabricate complex components rapidly through layer-by-layer formation.However,there is a paucity of research on the effect...Laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)is a widely recognized additive manufacturing technology that can fabricate complex components rapidly through layer-by-layer formation.However,there is a paucity of research on the effect of laser scanning speed on the cellular microstructure and mechanical properties of martensitic stainless steel.This study systematically investigated the influence of laser scanning speed on the cellular microstructure and mechanical properties of a developed Fe11Cr8Ni5Co3Mo martensitic stainless steel produced by LPBF.The results show that increasing the laser scanning speed from 400 to 1000 mm/s does not lead to a noticeable change in the phase fraction,but it reduces the average size of the cellular microstructure from 0.60 to 0.35μm.The scanning speeds of 400 and 1000 mm/s both had adverse effects on performances of sample,resulting in inadequate fusion and keyhole defects respectively.The optimal scanning speed for fabricating samples was determined to be 800 mm/s,which obtained the highest room temperature tensile strength and elongation,with the ultimate tensile strength measured at(1088.3±2.0)MPa and the elongation of(16.76±0.10)%.Furthermore,the mechanism of the evolution of surface morphology,defects,and energy input were clarified,and the relationship between cellular microstructure size and mechanical properties was also established.展开更多
基金Projects(52571276,52275395,U24A20120,52475362)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2025JJ30015)supported by the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation,China+3 种基金Project(2023RC3046)supported by the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province,ChinaProject(2023YFB4605800)supported by National Key Research and Development Program of ChinaProject(2023CXQD023)supported by the Central South University Innovation-Driven Research Programme,ChinaProject supported by the State Key Laboratory of Precision Manufacturing for Extreme Service Performance,Central South University,China。
文摘Zn's natural degradability and biocompatibility make it a promising candidate for implants,however,its mechanical properties remain insufficient for bone applications.In this study,the performance of Zn was enhanced by developing Zn-Cu alloys via laser powder bed fusion(LPBF).Optimal LPBF parameters for forming stable tracks were achieved by adjusting laser power and scanning speed.Under optimized conditions of 100 W and 100 mm/s,high density(99.58%)Zn-Cu alloys with improved hardness(68.2 HV)and yield strength(160 MPa)were achieved.These improvements are attributed to solid solution strengthening,segregation strengthening,and grain refinement.The Zn-Cu alloys also demonstrated favorable degradation behavior,with a rate of 0.16 mm/year.This degradation is primarily driven by micro-galvanic corrosion between the CuZn 5 phase and Zn matrix,along with refined grains and increased grain boundary density.This work demonstrates a viable strategy for fabricating Zn-based implants with enhanced structural integrity and mechanical performance via LPBF.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51871243)the National Key Laboratory of Strength and Structural Integrity,China(No.ASSIKFJJ202304001)+3 种基金the State Key Laboratory of Precision Blasting and Hubei Key Laboratory of Blasting Engineering,China(No.PBSKL2022C01)the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Neutron Scattering Science and Technology,China(No.HT-CSNS-DG-CD-0092/2021)the Shock and Vibration of Engineering Materials and Structures Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province,China(No.22kfgk06)the Hubei Longzhong Laboratory,China(No.2022KF-08)。
文摘Laser remelting(LR)was used as an auxiliary post-treatment process for the Ti6Al4V titanium alloys fabricated by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF).Optical microscope(OM),scanning electron microscope(SEM)and electron back scattering diffraction(EBSD)observations showed that the grains in melted zone(MZ)transformed into equiaxial grains with an average size of 1.31μm,and the grains in heat affected zone(HAZ)were refined.Moreover,the texture intensity dropped significantly from 13.86 to 6.35 in MZ and 10.79 in HAZ.The temperature gradient(G)to solidification rate(R)ratio decreased when the laser scanning speed slowed down to a certain extent in the LR process,which effectively improved the highly preferred orientation and filled the hole defects in the surface of LPBF-Ti6Al4V.Furthermore,the hardness,wear resistance and corrosion resistance of the surface of the LPBF samples were improved by LR treatment.
基金Project(20224BBE51044)supported by the Key R&D Program of Jiangxi Province,China。
文摘Additive manufacturing(AM)of SiC_(P)/Al composites has shown significant potential for expanding the application of aluminum matrix composites(AMCs)due to their outstanding mechanical properties and wear performance.However,conventional mechanically mixed powders for AM are limited due to the possible powder agglomeration and poor fluidity.In this study,the spherical SiC_(P)/AlSi10Mg composite powders prepared by spray granulation were employed to fabricate SiC_(P)-reinforced AlSi10Mg composites using laser powder bed fusion(LPBF).The impacts of laser power on microstructure evolution and wear properties of composites were systematically investigated.The results indicated that an in-situ reaction between the aluminum matrix and SiC_(P)during the LpBF process,resulted in the formation of particle-like and strip-like strengthening phase Al_(4)SiC_(4).By adjusting the laser power(from 270 W to 350 W)to change the ratio of SiC_(P)to Al_(4)SiC_(4),micro-defects could be effectively limited,and wear performance could be improved.Consequently,with an optimized ratio of SiC_(P)to Al_(4)SiC_(4),the composite exhibited a mixed strengthening mechanism caused by the SiC_(P)and Al_(4)SiC_(4)reinforcing phases.At a laser power of 310 W,the sample exhibited minimal porosity with a microhardness value reaching 265.38HV,while maintaining relatively low average friction coefficient and wear rate.In addition,compared with other studies,the hardness obtained was superior to that of the AlSi10Mg and other reported SiC_(P)/AlSi10Mg composites with similar volume fractions using the mixed powders.
基金Funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52108219)Lanzhou University of Technology Hongliu Outstanding Young Talent Program,China(No.062407)The High Quality of Green Machine-made Aggregate and the Evolution Mechanism of Concrete Life Cycle Performance in the Harsh Environment of Northwest China(No.U21A20150)。
文摘In order to improve the efficient and high-value recycling utilization rate of waste red bricks from construction waste,this study crushed and ground the waste red bricks to produce recycled brick powder(RBP)with different fineness,used the Andreasen model to explore the influence of RBP on the compact filling effect of cementitious material system based on the basic characteristics of RBP.The influence of grinding time(10,20,30 min)and content(0%,5%,10%,15%,20%)of RBP on the macroscopic mechanical properties of cementitious materials was investigated.We analyzed the significant impact of RBP particle characteristics on the compressive strength of the specimen with the aid of grey entropy theory,and revealed the influence mechanism of RBP on the microstructure of cementitious materials by scanning electron microscope(SEM)and nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR).The results show that the fineness of RBP after grinding is smaller than that of cement.The fineness of recycled brick powder increases gradually with the extension of grinding time,which is manifested as the increase of<3μm particles and the decrease of>18μm particles.Compared with the unitary cement cementitious material system,the particle gradation of the RBP-cement binary cementitious material system is closer to the closest packing state.With the increase of RBP content and grinding time,the compactness of the binary cementitious system gradually decreases,indicating that the incorporation of RBP reduces the mechanical strength of the specimen.The results of grey entropy show that the specific surface area D(0.1)and<45μm particles are the significant factors affecting the mechanical properties of cementitious materials mixed with RBP.RBP mainly affects the macroscopic properties of cementitious materials by affecting the internal compactness,the number of hydration products and the pore structure.The results of SEM show that when the RBP content is less than 15%,the content of C-S-H in cement paste increase,and the content of Ca(OH)2 decreases,and the content of C-S-H decreases and the content of Ca(OH)2 increases when the RBP content is more than 15%.The NMR results show that with the extension of grinding time,the pore size of micropore increases gradually,that of middle-small pores decreases gradually,and that of large pores remains unchanged.With the increase of RBP content,the micropores first decrease and then increase,and the middle-small pores and large pores gradually decrease.In summary,the compactness of cementitious material system can be improved by adjusting the fineness of RBP.Considering the performance of cementitious materials and the utilization rate of RBP,it is recommended that the grinding time of RBP is 20 min and the content is 10%-15%.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52374396 and 52122409).
文摘Improving the high-temperature performance of Inconel 718(IN718)alloys manufactured via laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)has been the most concerned issue in the industry.In this study,the effects of Ti_(2)AlC inoculants on microstructures and high-temperature mechanical properties of the as-built IN718 composites were investigated.According to statistical results of relative density and unmelted particle area in as-built alloys,the optimal energy of 112 J/mm^(3)was determined.It was observed that the precipitation of the MC carbide was significantly enhanced with the addition of Ti_(2)AlC,restricting the precipitation of the Laves phase.The MC particles were uniformly distributed along the subgrain boundaries,which contributed to the dispersion strengthening.Meanwhile,the MC particles served as nucleation sites for heterogeneous nucleation during the solidification process,facilitating the refinement of columnar and cellular grains.The simulated Scheil-Gulliver curves showed that the precipitation sequence of phases did not change with Ti_(2)AlC inoculants.The as-built 1%Ti_(2)AlC/IN718 sample demonstrated an ultimate tensile strength of 998.78 MPa and an elongation of 18.04%at 650℃,revealing a markedly improved mechanical performance compared with the LPBF-manufactured IN718 alloys.The high-temperature tensile strength of 1%Ti_(2)AlC/IN718 sample increased to 1197.99 MPa by heat treatment.It was suggested that dislocation strengthening and ordered strengthening were two most important reinforcement mechanisms.
文摘GF/Pb compositeswerefabricated by the method of powder metallurgy, and the density, microstructure and tensile propertywerecharacterized considering the size and content ofglass fibre （GF）. The results show that relative densities decrease with increasing GF fraction, and the 50μm-GF reinforced specimens exhibit a better densification than the 300μm-GF reinforced ones. The GF particles distribute quite uniformly inPb matrix, and the composites fabricated at low sintering temperature （〈200℃） possess fine-grain microstructure. The addition of GF significantly improves the strength of the Pb composites, and the ultimate tensile strength of the Pb composite reinforcedwith the addition of 50μm-0.5% GF（mass fraction）is about 30MPa higher than that of GF-free sample. For all composites groups, increasing the reinforcement content from 0.5%to 2%（mass fraction）results in a decrease in both tensile strength and ductility.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(52105385)Stable Support Plan Program of Shenzhen Natural Science Fund(20220810132537001)+2 种基金Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2022A1515010781)Joint Fund of Henan Province Science and Technology R&D Program(225200810002)Fundamental Research Funds of Henan Academy of Sciences(240621041)。
文摘To enhance the mechanical properties of Mo alloys prepared through laser powder bed fusion(LPBF),a hot isostatic pressing(HIP)treatment was used.Results show that following HIP treatment,the porosity decreases from 0.27%to 0.22%,enabling the elements Mo and Ti to diffuse fully and to distribute more uniformly,and to forming a substantial number of low-angle grain boundaries.The tensile strength soars from 286±32 MPa to 598±22 MPa,while the elongation increases from 0.08%±0.02%to 0.18%±0.02%,without notable alterations in grain morphology during the tensile deformation.HIP treatment eliminates the molten pool boundaries,which are the primary source for premature failure in LPBFed Mo alloys.Consequently,HIP treatment emerges as a novel and effective approach for strengthening the mechanical properties of LPBFed Mo alloys,offering a fresh perspective on producing high-performance Mo-based alloys.
基金Support for this project was provided by US Department of Energy grant DE-SC0011826
文摘This research explores the prospect of fabricating a face-centered cubic(fcc) Ni-base alloy cladding(Inconel 690) on an fcc Fe-base alloy(316 L stainless-steel) having improved mechanical properties and reduced sensitivity to corrosion through grain boundary and microstructure engineering concepts enabled by additive manufacturing(AM) utilizing electron-beam powder bed fusion(EPBF). The unique solidification and associated constitutional supercooling phenomena characteristic of EPBF promotes[100] textured and extended columnar grains having lower energy grain boundaries as opposed to random, high-angle grain boundaries, but no coherent {111} twin boundaries characteristic of conventional thermo-mechanically processed fcc metals and alloys, including Inconel 690 and 316 L stainless-steel.In addition to [100] textured grains, columnar grains were produced by EPBF fabrication of Inconel 690 claddings on 316 L stainless-steel substrates. Also, irregular 2–3 μm diameter, low energy subgrains were formed along with dislocation densities varying from 108 to 109 cm^2, and a homogeneous distribution of Cr_(23)C_6 precipitates. Precipitates were formed within the grains(with ~3 μm interparticle spacing),but not in the subgrain or columnar grain boundaries. These inclusive, hierarchical microstructures produced a tensile yield strength of 0.527 GPa, elongation of 21%, and Vickers microindentation hardness of 2.33 GPa for the Inconel 690 cladding in contrast to a tensile yield strength of 0.327 GPa, elongation of 53%, and Vickers microindentation hardness of 1.78 GPa, respectively for the wrought 316 L stainlesssteel substrate. Aging of both the Inconel 690 cladding and the 316 L stainless-steel substrate at 685?C for50 h precipitated Cr_(23)C_6 carbides in the Inconel 690 columnar grain boundaries, but not in the low-angle(and low energy) subgrain boundaries. In contrast, Cr_(23)C_6 carbides precipitated in the 316 L stainless-steel grain boundaries, but not in the low energy coherent {111} twin boundaries. Consequently, the Inconel690 subgrain boundaries essentially serve as surrogates for coherent twin boundaries with regard to avoiding carbide precipitation and corrosion sensitization.
基金Projects(51671152,51304153,51504191,51874225)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(14JK512)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Educational Committee,China+1 种基金Project(18JC019)supported by Shaanxi Provincial Department of Education Industrialization Project,ChinaProject(14JK1512)supported by Shaanxi Provincial Department of Education Natural Science Special Project,China
文摘Selective laser melting(SLM)technology is the prevailing method of manufacturing components with complex geometries.However,the cost of the additive manufacturing(AM)fine powder is relatively high,which significantly limits the development of the SLM.In this study,the 316L fine powder and coarse powder with a mass ratio of 80:20,70:30 and 60:40 were mixed using a ball milling and the samples with a relative density greater than 97%were prepared by SLM.The results show that the intricate temperature gradients and surface tension gradients in SLM will produce Marangoni flow,forming a typical molten pool morphology,cellular and strip subgrain structures.And as the proportion of coarse powder increases,the scanning track morphology changes from smooth to undulating;the morphology of the molten pool and subgrain structure are weakened.Meanwhile,the unmelted particles appear on the surface of the SLM sample.On the premise of an introducing appropriate amount of large particle size powder(20%),the SLM samples still have good mechanical properties(662 MPa,47%).
基金Project(2017TFC1503102)supported by the National Key Research and Development Project,ChinaProjects(51874065,U1903112)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China。
文摘To reduce geological disasters caused by expansive soil,it is crucial to use a new type of modified material to rapidly improve soil strength instead of traditional soil improvement materials such as lime and cement.Nanographite powder(NGP)has excellent properties,such as high adsorption,conductivity,and lubrication,since it has the characteristics of small size,large specific surface area,and high surface energy.However,previous studies on the improvement of expansive soil with NGP are not processed enough.To study the improvement effect of NGP on expansive soil,non-load swelling ratio tests,consolidation tests,unconfined compressive strength tests,mercury injection tests,and micro-CT tests on expansive soil mixed with different NGP contents were performed.The results show that the non-load swelling ratio,mechanical properties,and porosity of expansive soil show some increasement after adding NGP.The strength of expansive soil reaches the maximum when the NGP content is 1.450%.The cumulative mercury volume and compressive strain of expansive soil reach the maximum with the 2.0%NGP content.Finally,the modification mechanism of swelling,compressibility,microstructure,and compressive strength of expansive soil by NGP is revealed.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFB4600800)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2042024kf0015).
文摘Laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)has been extensively investigated owing to its high geometry formation accuracy and excellent mechanical properties.However,the LPBFed Haynes 230 parts typically display poor tensile and wear properties due to internal porosity.In this work,the ultrasonic impact treatment(UIT)was applied as a post-treatment to the LPBFed Haynes 230 alloy,porosity and microstructure mod-ulation were performed to improve the strength properties and wear resistance.The pore closure and mi-crostructure were studied by numerical simulations and experiments,and the mechanisms of increasing densification and strength were discussed.Results show that UIT can effectively close pores and reduce porosity,the internal porosity of the ultrasonic impacted layer for one,two,and three times decreases by 63.6%,70.9%,and 81.8%,respectively.Pore closure is attributed to the residual compressive stress and shear stress introduced by UIT.Besides,the UIT weakened texture strength and refined grains,especially promoting the formation of fine grains.Meanwhile,it also promotes the formation of a high disloca-tion density and improves the phase structure distribution.Furthermore,the ultimate tensile and yield strengths of the optimal impact process increased by 9.6%and 34.6%,respectively.The improvement in strength was attributed to dislocation,grain boundary,and promoting densification strengthening.The average friction coefficient reduces by 4.9%-14.6%by refining the surface grains and increasing dislo-cation density.This work has verified the feasibility of improving the mechanical properties and pore closure of the LPBFed Haynes 230 alloy by UIT.
基金supported by the National Natural Sci-ence Foundation of China(Nos.52274359 and 52304379)the China National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents(No.BX20220034)+2 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M720403)the AECC University Research Cooperation Project(No.HFZL2021CXY021)the Interdisciplinary Research Project for Young Teachers of USTB(Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities)(No.FRF-IDRY-23-025).
文摘Achieving the simultaneous enhancement of strength and ductility in laser powder bed fused (LPBF-ed) titanium (Ti) is challenging due to the complex, high-dimensional parameter space and interactions between parameters and powders. Herein, a hybrid intelligent framework for process parameter optimization of LPBF-ed Ti with improved ultimate tensile strength (UTS) and elongation (EL) was proposed. It combines the data augmentation method (AVG ± EC × SD), the multi-model fusion stacking ensemble learning model (GBDT-BPNN-XGBoost), the interpretable machine learning method and the non-dominated ranking genetic algorithm (NSGA-Ⅱ). The GBDT-BPNN-XGBoost outperforms single models in predicting UTS and EL across the accuracy, generalization ability and stability. The SHAP analysis reveals that laser power (P) is the most important feature affecting both UTS and EL, and it has a positive impact on them when P < 220 W. The UTS and EL of samples fabricated by the optimal process parameters were 718 ± 5 MPa and 27.9 % ± 0.1 %, respectively. The outstanding strength-ductility balance is attributable to the forward stresses in hard α'-martensite and back stresses in soft αm'-martensite induced by the strain gradients of hetero-microstructure. The back stresses strengthen the soft αm'-martensite, improving the overall UTS. The forward stresses stimulate the activation of dislocations in hard α'-martensite and the generation of 〈c + a〉 dislocations, allowing the plastic strain to occur in hard regions and enhancing the overall ductility. This work provides a feasible strategy for multi-objective optimization and valuable insights into tailoring the microstructure for improving mechanical properties.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.SQ2021YFF0600011)。
文摘The MIG welding of in-situ generated nano-Al_(2)O_(3)powder metallurgy 7A52(PM 7A52)aluminum alloy was investigated.The microstructure was characterized using EBSD and TEM,while macrotexture and internal residual stresses were analyzed with a self-developed SWXRD technique.The results revealed that PM 7A52 aluminum alloy effectively reduced the grain size,dislocation density,and texture strength in the post-weld microstructure.Furthermore,the residual stress in the weld zone(WZ)of PM 7A52 aluminum alloy was reduced by 38 MPa compared to that of the conventional melt-cast 7A52(CM 7A52)aluminum alloy.Notably,the tensile strength and elongation of welded joints in PM 7A52 aluminum alloy were increased by approximately 15%and 26%,respectively.The improvement in joint tensile strength was primarily attributed to grain boundary strengthening and dispersion strengthening caused byγ-Al_(2)O_(3)particles entering the WZ.
基金the National Natural Science Foun-dation of China(Grant Nos.12374022,U23A20540)the Natu-ral Science Foundation of Hunan Province for Distinguished Young Scholars(Grant No.2023JJ10075)+3 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant Nos.GZC20241335,2024MD753962)the YueLuShan Center Industrial Innovation(Grant No.2024YCII0106)the Scientific and Technological Project of Yunnan Precious Met-als Laboratory(Grant No.YPML-2023050247)the Central South University Research Programme of Advanced Interdisci-plinary Studies(Grant No.2023QYJC039).
文摘Control of the columnar to equiaxed transition(CET)is a major challenge in additively manufacturedβtitanium alloys.In this work,the promotion of CET was successfully achieved through in-situ fabrication of Ti-5Cu(wt.%)alloys with additions of 5,15,and 25 wt.%Nb using elemental Ti,Cu,and Nb powders by employing laser powder bed fusion(LPBF).The alloy containing 5 wt.%Nb consisted ofαlamellae,Ti2 Cu precipitates,and unmeltedβ-Nb inclusions,whereas the 25 wt.%Nb alloy consisted of equiaxedβgrains,ωprecipitates,and Ti2 Cu precipitates at the grain boundaries.In terms of mechanical proper-ties,despite the presence of Nb inclusions and liquation cracks in the 5 wt.%Nb alloy,it showed a yield strength of 1051±40 MPa and an elongation of 5.2%±1.3%.Both the strength and ductility decreased with increasing Nb content,e.g.,the 25 wt.%Nb alloy exhibited a yield strength of 808±53 MPa and an elongation of 1.6%±0.2%.As the Nb content increased from 5 to 25 wt.%,the Young’s modulus decreased from 110 to 65 GPa.The 25 wt.%Nb alloy showed a high ratio of hardness to Young’s mod-ulus(H/E)and yield pressure(H3/E2).However,due to its brittle nature,the material manifested high wear rates.These findings provide a basis for the future development of novel low-modulus isotropicβ-titanium alloys using LPBF.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U21B2073)the Science and Technology Project of the Science and Technology Department of Hubei Province,China(No.2022EHB020)。
文摘With the laser remelting of cast alloys combined with non-equilibrium liquidus projection thermodynamic calculations,a high-strength and heat-resistant Al-3Fe-2Mn alloy was designed.Incorporating Mn atoms into the metastable nanoscale Al_(6)Fe phase,occupying some lattice sites,enhances its thermal stability.Additionally,during rapid solidification of laser powder bed fusion(L-PBF),the solubility of Fe and Mn elements in the aluminum alloy increases significantly,forming a supersaturated solid solution with improved strength.This alloy demonstrates excellent processability,achieving a relative density of over 99%,and tensile strengths of 295 MPa at 200℃ and 230 MPa at 300℃.The Al-3Fe-2Mn alloy holds great potential for wide applications due to its high strength at high temperature.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U1934206,52108260)China Academy of Railway Sciences Fund(No.2021YJ078)+1 种基金Railway Engineering Construction Standard Project(No.2023-BZWW-006)New Cornerstone Science Foundation through the XPLORER PRIZE。
文摘In order to achieve the large-scale application of manufactured sand in railway high-strength concrete structure,a series of high-strength manufactured sand concrete(HMC)are prepared by taking the manufactured sand lithology(tuff,limestone,basalt,granite),stone powder content(0,5%,10%,15%)and concrete strength grade(C60,C80,C100)as variables.The evolution of mechanical properties of HMC and the correlation between cubic compressive strength and other mechanical properties are studied.Compared to river sand,manufactured sand enhances the cubic compressive strength,axial compressive strength and elastic modulus of concrete,while its potential microcracks weaken the flexural strength and splitting tensile strength of concrete.Stone powder content displays both positive and negative effects on mechanical properties of HMC,and the stone powder content is suggested to be less than 10%.The empirical formulas between cubic compressive strength and other mechanical properties are proposed.
基金financially supported by the Project of Chinese Academy of Engineering(Nos.2019-XZ-11 and 2023-XY-18)the Open Fund of National Joint Engineering Research Center for Abrasion Control and Molding of Metal Materials of China(No.HKDNM201907)。
文摘A novel Cu−4.8Cr−2.2Nb−0.15Y(at.%)alloy was fabricated by employing the laser powder bed fusion with different processing parameters.The influence of laser power(P),scanning speed(v),and laser linear energy density(El)on the defects,melt pool morphology,microstructure,and properties of the alloy was systematically investigated.The results show that the optimized process parameters for preparing Cu−Cr−Nb−Y alloy with relative density over 99.5%are P=300−350 W and v=650−800 mm/s,corresponding to El=0.375−0.538 J/mm.When E_(l)<0.3 J/mm,increasing P or decreasing v can enhance the continuity and size of the melt pool,reduce the lack-of-fusion defects,and increase the relative density.However,excessively high E_(l)leads to a deeper melt pool,more keyholes,and reduced relative density.The grain size of the as-built Cu−Cr−Nb−Y alloy shows a bimodal distribution,with fine grains at the center and coarse grains at the edge of the melt pool.Increasing P or decreasing v increases the average grain size and(110)texture intensity.The alloy fabricated with P=350 W and v=800 mm/s displays the highest relative density of 99.82%.The yield strength,tensile strength,and elongation are(443±5)MPa,(699±4)MPa,and(17.1±0.7)%,respectively.
基金financed by the European Union-Next Generation EU(National Sustainable Mobility Center CN00000023,Italian Ministry of University and Research Decree n.1033-17/06/2022,Spoke 11-Innovative Materials&Lightweighting)。
文摘Ti-6Al-4Zr-2Sn-6Mo alloy is one of the most recent titanium alloys processed using powder bed fusion-laser beam(PBF-LB)technology.This alloy has the potential to replace Ti-6Al-4V in automotive and aerospace applications,given its superior mechanical properties,which are approximately 10%higher in terms of ultimate tensile strength(UTS)and yield strength after appropriate heat treatment.In as-built conditions,the alloy is characterized by the presence of soft orthorhombicα″martensite,necessitating a postprocessing heat treatment to decompose this phase and enhance the mechanical properties of the alloy.Usually,PBFed Ti6246 components undergo an annealing process that transforms theα″martensite into anα-βlamellar microstructure.The primary objective of this research was to develop a solution treatment and aging(STA)heat treatment tailored to the unique microstructure produced by the additive manufacturing process to achieve an ultrafine bilamellar microstructure reinforced by precipitation hardening.This study investigated the effects of various solution temperatures in theα-βfield(ranging from 800 to 875℃),cooling media(air and water),and aging time to determine the optimal heat treatment parameters for achieving the desired bilamellar microstructure.For each heat treatment condition,differentα-βmicrostructures were found,varying in terms of theα/βratio and the size of the primaryα-phase lamellae.Particular attention was given to how these factors were influenced by increases in solution temperature and how microhardness correlated with the percentage of the metastableβphase present after quenching.Tensile tests were performed on samples subjected to the most promising heat treatment parameters.A comparison with literature data revealed that the optimized STA treatment enhanced hardness and UTS by13%and 23%,respectively,compared with those of the annealed alloy.Fracture surface analyses were conducted to investigate fracture mechanisms.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52173264).
文摘Surface structural engineering is desirable in modifying the surface performance of carbonyl iron powder(CIP)to enhance microwave absorption(MA)and anti-oxidation performance.Herein,the surface shape-dependent CIP absorbers are designed via surface coating with zinc oxide(ZnO)nanoparticles and then a thermal annealing treatment.The morphology of ZnO nanoparticles which can be easily regulated by controlling the annealing temperature ultimately affects the MA performance of CIP coating with ZnO nanoparticles(CIP@ZnO).The core-shell CIP@ZnO particles with cubic cone ZnO nanoparticles exhibit ex-cellent MA performance and thermal stability in comparison to the original CIP.Specifically,the CIP@ZnO annealed at 350 ℃(CIP@ZnO-350)samples which have the cubic cone ZnO nanoparticles exhibit a min-imum reflection loss(RLmin)of-55.35 dB at a thickness of 2.1 mm and a maximum effective absorp-tion bandwidth(EAB)of 7.09 GHz at a thickness of 2.0 mm.In addition,the antioxidant property of the CIP@ZnO composite particles is abruptly enhanced,which breaks the restriction of the application of CIP at high temperatures.The superior MA performance of CIP@ZnO particles with cubic cone ZnO nanoparti-cles comes from the enhancement in surface shape-dependent multiple microwave scattering,interfacial polarization,and electromagnetic-dielectric synergism between ZnO and CIP.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U2141205,52371002,and 52374366)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.06109125 and 06930007)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.FRF-BD-23-02).
文摘Laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)is a widely recognized additive manufacturing technology that can fabricate complex components rapidly through layer-by-layer formation.However,there is a paucity of research on the effect of laser scanning speed on the cellular microstructure and mechanical properties of martensitic stainless steel.This study systematically investigated the influence of laser scanning speed on the cellular microstructure and mechanical properties of a developed Fe11Cr8Ni5Co3Mo martensitic stainless steel produced by LPBF.The results show that increasing the laser scanning speed from 400 to 1000 mm/s does not lead to a noticeable change in the phase fraction,but it reduces the average size of the cellular microstructure from 0.60 to 0.35μm.The scanning speeds of 400 and 1000 mm/s both had adverse effects on performances of sample,resulting in inadequate fusion and keyhole defects respectively.The optimal scanning speed for fabricating samples was determined to be 800 mm/s,which obtained the highest room temperature tensile strength and elongation,with the ultimate tensile strength measured at(1088.3±2.0)MPa and the elongation of(16.76±0.10)%.Furthermore,the mechanism of the evolution of surface morphology,defects,and energy input were clarified,and the relationship between cellular microstructure size and mechanical properties was also established.
