This study aims to achieve a synergy of strength and ductility in magnesium-based nanocomposite materials through the design of a dual-heterostructure. Utilizing ball milling and hot extrusion, a nano-TiC/AZ61 composi...This study aims to achieve a synergy of strength and ductility in magnesium-based nanocomposite materials through the design of a dual-heterostructure. Utilizing ball milling and hot extrusion, a nano-TiC/AZ61 composite featuring particle-rare coarse grain (CG) and particle-rich fine grain (FG) zones was successfully fabricated. Experimental results demonstrated that compared with the homogeneous structure, the dual-heterostructure composite achieved a significant increase in elongation by 116 % and a remarkable 165 % improvement in the strength-ductility product (SDP), while maintaining a high ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of 417±4 MPa. This substantial performance enhancement is primarily attributed to the additional strain hardening induced by hetero-deformation-induced (HDI) strain hardening and crack-blunting capabilities, as elucidated by microstructural characterization and crystal plasticity finite element modeling (CPFEM). Notably, the strain hardening contribution from the CG zones at the early stage of deformation (≤ 45 % of total plastic deformation amount) is minimal but increases significantly during the subsequent deformation stages. The dislocation increment rate in CG zones (219 %) is observed to be more than double that in FG zones (95 %), attributed to the large grain size and low dislocation density in CG zones, which provide more space for dislocation storage. In addition, the aggravated deformation inhomogeneity as deformation progresses leads to an increase in geometrically necessary dislocations (GNDs) generation near the heterogeneous interface, thereby enhancing HDI hardening. Fracture mechanism analysis indicated that the cracks mainly initiate in the FG region and are effectively blunted upon their propagation to the CG region, necessitating increased energy consumption and indicating higher fracture toughness for the dual-heterostructure composites. This study validates the effectiveness of the dual-heterostructure design in magnesium-based composites, providing a novel understanding of the deformation mechanism through both experimental analysis and CPFEM, paving the way for the development of high-performance, lightweight structural materials.展开更多
The application of machine learning in alloy design is increasingly widespread,yet traditional models still face challenges when dealing with limited datasets and complex nonlinear relationships.This work proposes an ...The application of machine learning in alloy design is increasingly widespread,yet traditional models still face challenges when dealing with limited datasets and complex nonlinear relationships.This work proposes an interpretable machine learning method based on data augmentation and reconstruction,excavating high-performance low-alloyed magnesium(Mg)alloys.The data augmentation technique expands the original dataset through Gaussian noise.The data reconstruction method reorganizes and transforms the original data to extract more representative features,significantly improving the model's generalization ability and prediction accuracy,with a coefficient of determination(R^(2))of 95.9%for the ultimate tensile strength(UTS)model and a R^(2)of 95.3%for the elongation-to-failure(EL)model.The correlation coefficient assisted screening(CCAS)method is proposed to filter low-alloyed target alloys.A new Mg-2.2Mn-0.4Zn-0.2Al-0.2Ca(MZAX2000,wt%)alloy is designed and extruded into bar at given processing parameters,achieving room-temperature strength-ductility synergy showing an excellent UTS of 395 MPa and a high EL of 17.9%.This is closely related to its hetero-structured characteristic in the as-extruded MZAX2000 alloy consisting of coarse grains(16%),fine grains(75%),and fiber regions(9%).Therefore,this work offers new insights into optimizing alloy compositions and processing parameters for attaining new high strong and ductile low-alloyed Mg alloys.展开更多
A solid solution 6063 aluminium alloy features an exceptional combination of strength and ductility at 77 K.Here,the deformation mechanisms responsible for superior strength-ductility synergy and excellent strain hard...A solid solution 6063 aluminium alloy features an exceptional combination of strength and ductility at 77 K.Here,the deformation mechanisms responsible for superior strength-ductility synergy and excellent strain hardening capacity at a cryogenic temperature of the alloy were comparatively investigated by insitu electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD)observations coupled with transmission electron microscopy(TEM)characterization and fracture morphologies at both 298 and 77 K.It is found that kernel average misorientation(KAM)mappings and quantified KAM in degree suggest a higher proportion of geometrically necessary dislocations(GNDs)at 77 K.The existence of orientation scatter partitions at 77 K implies the activation of multiple slip systems,which is consistent with the results of potential slip systems calculated by Taylor axes.Furthermore,dislocation tangles characterized by brief and curved dislocation cells and abundant small dimples have been observed at 77 K.This temperature-mediated activation of dislocations facilitates the increased dislocations,thus enhancing the strain hardening capacity and ductility of the alloy.This research enriches cryogenic deformation theory and provides valuable insights into the design of high-performance aluminium alloys that are suitable for cryogenic applications.展开更多
Bio-magnesium(Mg)alloys exhibit excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability,making them highly promising for implant applications.However,their limited strength-ductility balance remains a critical challenge restr...Bio-magnesium(Mg)alloys exhibit excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability,making them highly promising for implant applications.However,their limited strength-ductility balance remains a critical challenge restricting widespread use.In this study,ultra-fine-grained and homogeneous Mg alloys were fabricated using double-sided friction stir processing(DS-FSP)with liquid CO_(2) rapid cooling,leading to a significant enhancement in the strength-ductility synergy of the stirred zone.The results demonstrate that DS-FSP samples exhibit simultaneous improvements in ultimate tensile strength(UTS)and elongation,reaching 334.1±15 MPa and 28.2±7.3%,respectively.Compared to the non-uniform fine-grained microstructure obtained through single-sided friction stir processing,DS-FSP generates a uniform ultra-fine-grained structure,fundamentally altering the fracture behavior and mechanisms of Mg alloys.The DS-FSP samples exhibit irregular fracture patterns due to variations in basal slip system activation among different grains.In contrast,single-sided friction stir processing samples,characterized by a fine-grained yet heterogeneous microstructure,display flat shear fractures dominated by high-density dislocation initiation induced by twin formation,with fracture propagation dictated by the non-uniform texture.By achieving an ultra-fine grain size and homogeneous texture,DS-FSP effectively modifies the fracture mechanisms,thereby enhancing the strength-ductility balance of bio-magnesium alloys.展开更多
Titanium alloys can achieve ultrahigh strength through precipitation hardening of secondaryα-phase(αs)fromβ-matrix but often compromise ductility due to the conventional strength-ductility trade-off.In this study,a...Titanium alloys can achieve ultrahigh strength through precipitation hardening of secondaryα-phase(αs)fromβ-matrix but often compromise ductility due to the conventional strength-ductility trade-off.In this study,a new strategy based onβ-subgrains-mediated hierarchicalα-precipitation is devised to balance the conflict in Ti-6Al-2Mo-4Cr-2Fe(wt.%)alloy through a unique combination of hot rolling,short-term solid solution,and aging treatment,i.e.,RSST+A.Tensile testing reveals that the RSST+A samples exhibit ultrahigh strength of∼1581 MPa and decent ductility of∼8.4%,surpassing∼1060 MPa and∼2.7%of the corresponding RSST counterparts without final aging treatment.This remarkable strengthening and counterintuitive ductilizing is attributed to the architecting ofβ-subgrains-mediated hierarchicalαprecipitates as a result of our specific processing approach.The designed short-term solution introduces abundantβsubgrains that are transformed from the retained intensive dislocations during hot rolling.Theβsubgrain boundaries subsequently promote a dramatic precipitation ofαallotriomorphs(αGB)and Widmanstätten side-plates(αWGB),which effectively subdividesβgrains into numerous tiny independent deformation units.Consequently,plastic strain is uniformly partitioned into a large number of small agedβsubgrains during tension,which strongly impedes strain localization that would typically occur across multipleβsubgrains in the fashion of long straight slip bands in the case of the RSST samples.Furthermore,the hierarchicalαstructure also postpones uncontrollable cracking even when structural damage occurs at the last stage of straining.These findings demonstrate that appropriately manipulating microstructure through elaborately designing processing routes enables unexpectedly ductilizing highstrength titanium alloys in the precipitation-hardening state.展开更多
Ti-xNb alloys produced by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)from mixed powder usually exhibit an inhomogeneous elemental distribution,leading to a deterioration in mechanical properties.To address this issue,we proposed a ...Ti-xNb alloys produced by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)from mixed powder usually exhibit an inhomogeneous elemental distribution,leading to a deterioration in mechanical properties.To address this issue,we proposed a strategy to achieve heterostructure in laser powder bed fused Ti-xNb alloys from mixed powders through precipitation ofωwithinβ.Moreover,the effect of Nb content on the micro structure and mechanical behavior of Ti-xNb alloys was studied.The results indicated that in-situ laser re-melting can realize the homogeneous elemental distribution in Ti-xNb alloys.When the Nb content increases from 30 wt%,35 wt%to40 wt%,Ti-xNb alloys experience a transformation from β+α' to β+ω and monolithic β.Specifically,ωnano-precipitates in Ti-35Nb alloy are only distributed in some β grains,forming a heterostructure with“softβ”and“hard β+ω”grains.As a result,LPBF-produced Ti-35Nb alloy demonstrates excellent mechanical properties,with yield strength of ^(792±6)MPa,tensile strength of ^(806±7)MPa,Young's modulus of ^(68±6)GPa,and uniform elongation of ^(18.0±1.1)%.The Frank-Read mechanism induces dislocation proliferation and dislocation cross-slip,and the geometrically necessary dislocations(GNDs)are induced at the heterogeneous interface of“softβ”and“hard β+ω”grains,resulting in an enhancement in the strength-ductility synergy of Ti-35Nb alloy produced by LPBF.This work provides an innovative strategy to improve the strength-ductility synergy of LPBF-produced Ti-xNb alloys from mixed powders by tailoring ω nano-precipitates.展开更多
In this work,the GW63K(Mg-6.54Gd-3.93Y-0.41Zr,wt.%)alloy wire was utilized as the feedstock material and the thin-walled component was fabricated using wire-arc additive manufacturing technology(WAAM).The microstructu...In this work,the GW63K(Mg-6.54Gd-3.93Y-0.41Zr,wt.%)alloy wire was utilized as the feedstock material and the thin-walled component was fabricated using wire-arc additive manufacturing technology(WAAM).The microstructural evolution during deposition and subsequent heat treatment was explained through multi-scale microstructural characterization techniques,and the impact of heat treatment on the strengthductility synergy of the deposited alloy was systematically compared.The results showed that the microstructure of the deposited sample was mainly composed of fine equiaxedα-Mg grains and Mg_(24)(Gd,Y)_(5) phase.The optimized solution heat treatment(450℃×2 h)had little effect on the grain size,but can effectively reduce the Mg_(24)(Gd,Y)_(5) eutectic phase on the grain boundary,resulting in a significant increase in elongation from 13.7% to 26.6%.After peak-aging treatment,the strength of the GW63K alloy increased to 370 MPa,which was significantly higher than the as-built state(267 MPa).The superior strength in this study is attributed to the refinement strengthening imparted by the fine microstructure inherited in the as-built GW63K alloy,as well as the precipitation strengthening due to the formation of dense β’precipitates with a pronounced plate-like aspect ratio.展开更多
The 6 XXX aluminum alloy is widely used in the production of automotive front crash components.Its performance is evaluated based on two key metrics:damage delay and safety reliability,which are influenced by the mate...The 6 XXX aluminum alloy is widely used in the production of automotive front crash components.Its performance is evaluated based on two key metrics:damage delay and safety reliability,which are influenced by the material’s high product of strength and elongation(PSE)and a moderate yield-to-strength ratio(YTS).This study presents an innovative approach using torsion deformation combined with shortterm aging treatment to create a gradient structure.This structure integrates gradients in plastic strain,dislocations,precipitated phases,and grain size,forming an in-situ core-shell configuration characterized by a“soft core and hard shell”.As a result,the yield strength,ultimate tensile strength,elongation,YTS,and PSE increased by 4.07%,5.72%,66.59%,−1.52%,and 76.12%,respectively,compared to the asreceived material.Its strengthening effect is significantly better than traditional T6 treatment.Notably,the formation of a gradient structure through this novel thermomechanical processing technique optimized YTS by 11.51%compared to traditional heat treatments.The significant increase in PSE is attributed to the marked improvement in elongation indicating an effective enhancement in the strength-ductility balance.This provides a promising strategy for designing and manufacturing high-performance components.展开更多
The inherent trade-off between ductility and strength in Mg alloys remains a significant challenge,primarily governed by microstructural distribution and texture characteristics.Friction stir processing(FSP),a severe ...The inherent trade-off between ductility and strength in Mg alloys remains a significant challenge,primarily governed by microstructural distribution and texture characteristics.Friction stir processing(FSP),a severe plastic deformation(SPD)technique,refines microstructures by generating fine grains,uniformly dispersed fragmented particles,and a high fraction of high-angle grain boundaries(HAGBs),thereby facilitating superplastic forming at high strain rates and low temperatures.In the present work,a dual eccentric-pin tool(DEPT)FSP was employed to incorporate ZrO_(2) particles into a 6 mm thick AZ91D Mg alloy,leading to the formation of high volume{10-12}twins,dislocations,and β-Mg_(17)Al_(12) precipitates within the stirred zone.The microstructural evolution and mechanical behaviour of the stir zone under various process parameters were analysed using scanning electron microscopy(SEM),X-ray diffraction(XRD),electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD),and transmission electron microscopy(TEM).The DEPT enhanced plastic shearing and dynamic recrystallization,significantly reducing the grain size from 15.6μm to 2.35μm while promoting uniform dislocation distribution within the stir zone(SZ).Grain orientation analysis revealed a transition from basal to prismatic texture dominance(29.3% volume fraction)due to intensified radial-tangential coupling shear deformation,facilitating the activation of non-basal slip systems.The DEPT evidently improved the hardness of the SZ from 58 to 92 HV and increased tensile strength from 234 MPa to 325 MPa while maintaining an elongation of 23.8%,achieving an optimal strengthductility balance.This work presents a one-step approach for tailoring microstructural heterogeneity and enhancing mechanical properties in AZ91D/ZrO_(2) composites using the DEPT FSP technique.The method provides an effective strategy for mitigating the strength-ductility trade-off commonly observed in Mg alloys.展开更多
Face-centered cubic(FCC)-structured multicomponent alloys typically exhibit good ductility but low strength.To simultaneously improve strength and ductility,a multicomponent alloy,Ni_(43.9)Co_(22.4)Fe_(8.8)Al_(10.7)Ti...Face-centered cubic(FCC)-structured multicomponent alloys typically exhibit good ductility but low strength.To simultaneously improve strength and ductility,a multicomponent alloy,Ni_(43.9)Co_(22.4)Fe_(8.8)Al_(10.7)Ti_(11.7)B_(2.5)(at%)with a unique microstructure was developed in this work.The microstructure,which includes 17.8%nanosized L12 precipitates and 26.6%micron-sized annealing twins distributed within~8μm fine FCC grains,was achieved through cryogenic rolling and subsequent annealing.The alloy exhibits a yield strength(YS)of 1063 MPa,ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of 1696 MPa,and excellent elongation of~26%.The L1_(2) precipitates and high-density grain boundaries act as a barrier to the dislocation movement,resulting in a substantial strengthening effect.In addition,the dislocations can cut through the L1_(2) precipitates that are coherent with the FCC matrix,whereas the twin boundaries can effectively absorb and store dislocations,leading to a high work-hardening rate.Furthermore,the stacking faults,Lomer-Cottrell locks,and 9-layer rhombohedral stacking sequence(9R)structures formed during tensile deformation significantly enhance strain hardening by blocking dislocation movement and accumulating dislocations,resulting in excellent comprehensive tensile properties.Theoretical calculations reveal that the grain boundaries,L1_(2)precipitates,and twin boundaries contribute the strengths of 263.8,412.6,and 68.7 MPa,respectively,accounting for 71.9%of the YS.This study introduces a promising strategy for developing multicomponent alloys with significant strength-ductility synergies.展开更多
Mg/Al laminate with ZK60Mg and TiB2/6061Al as constitute layers was fabricated through the porthole die co-extrusion and hot rolling.The effects of rolling and roll temperatures on the microstructure,interfacial struc...Mg/Al laminate with ZK60Mg and TiB2/6061Al as constitute layers was fabricated through the porthole die co-extrusion and hot rolling.The effects of rolling and roll temperatures on the microstructure,interfacial structure,mechanical properties,and crack propagation paths were studied.The results show that the intermetallic compounds layer shows an intermittent form.The strong strain/dislocation hardening ability of Mg/Al laminate is attributed to the coupled effects of interlocking Al/βinterface,strain gradient,andβlayer with nanotwins and stacking faults.The complex dislocation structures such as network,loop,and array are found in the Al layer.Dislocation slip is the main deformation mode of the Al layer,while dislocation slip and dynamic recrystallization are the main deformation modes of the Mg layer.As roll temperature increases,prismatic〈a〉slip replaces the basal〈a〉slip as the most important slip mode.At a rolling temperature of 400℃ and a roll temperature of 150℃,an optimal synergy of mechanical properties is achieved,with ultimate tensile strength,shear strength,and elongation of 262.1 MPa,36.4 MPa,and 18.1%,respectively.As the rolling temperature increases,the fracture mode of Mg/Al laminate changes from discontinuous plastic shrinkage to transverse and longitudinal cracks.With increasing the roll temperature,the through cracks tend to form,indicating the plasticity and bonding quality of Mg/Al laminate are effectively enhanced.展开更多
In this study,a novel strategy for breaking the strength-ductility dilemma of Mg-1.5Zn-0.6Gd(wt%)alloy via solute segregation was reported.The hot extruded alloy sheet was subjected to rolling deformation,and then hea...In this study,a novel strategy for breaking the strength-ductility dilemma of Mg-1.5Zn-0.6Gd(wt%)alloy via solute segregation was reported.The hot extruded alloy sheet was subjected to rolling deformation,and then heat-treated at 200℃.The high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy(HAADF-STEM)reveals a remarkable segregation of solute Zn atoms along both high and lowangle grain boundaries(GBs).As compared with as-rolled plate,the yield strength,ultimate tensile strength,and the elongation of annealed sample is increased by 15.6%,14%,and 8.4%,respectively,acquiring an obvious strength-ductility synergy effect.The solute segregation endows the rolled plate with excellent grain size stability and provides a prominent extra solute cluster strengthening,which completely resists the other softening effects including dislocation annihilation and grain coarsening.Meanwhile,the directional migration of Zn atoms and the annihilation of dislocations provide a"clear"space within the grain,which is beneficial for the moving and accumulating of subsequent dislocations.This work sheds light on the solute partitioning behavior and realizes a good application of GB segregation in improving the comprehensive mechanical properties of Mg alloys.展开更多
Alloying is an effective strategy to tailor microstructure and mechanical properties of metallic materials to overcome the strength-ductility trade-off dilemma.In this work,we combined a novel alloy design principle,i...Alloying is an effective strategy to tailor microstructure and mechanical properties of metallic materials to overcome the strength-ductility trade-off dilemma.In this work,we combined a novel alloy design principle,i.e.harvesting pronounced solid solution hardening(SSH)based on the misfit volumes engineering,and simultaneously,architecting the ductile matrix based on the valence electron concentrations(VEC)criterion,to fulfill an excellent strength-ductility synergy for the newly emerging high/medium-entropy alloys(HEAs/MEAs).Based on this strategy,Al/Ta co-doping within NiCoCr MEA leads to an efficient synthetic approach,that is minor Al/Ta co-doping not only renders significantly enhanced strength with notable SSH effect and ultrahigh strain-hardening capability,but also sharply refines grains and induces abnormal twinning behaviors of(NiCoCr)_(92)Al_(6)Ta_(2) MEA.Compared with the partially twinned NiCoCr MEA,the yield strength(σy)and ultimate tensile strength(σUTS)of fully twinned Al/Ta-containing MEA were increased by~102%to~600 MPa and~35%to~1000 MPa,respectively,along with good ductility beyond 50%.Different from the NiCoCr MEA with deformation twins(DTs)/stacking faults(SFs)dominated plasticity,the extraordinary strain-hardening capability of the solute-hardened(NiCoCr)_(92)Al_(6)Ta_(2) MEA,deactivated deformation twinning,originates from the high density of dislocation walls,microbands and abundance of SFs.The abnormal twinning behaviors,i.e.,prevalence of annealing twins(ATs)but absence of DTs in(NiCoCr)_(92)Al_(6)Ta_(2) MEA,are explained in terms of the relaxation of grain boundaries(for ATs)and the twinning mechanism transition(for DTs),respectively.展开更多
The strength-ductility trade-offdilemma is hard to be evaded in high-strength Mg alloys at sub-zero temperatures,especially in the Mg alloys containing a high volume fraction of precipitates.In this paper,we report an...The strength-ductility trade-offdilemma is hard to be evaded in high-strength Mg alloys at sub-zero temperatures,especially in the Mg alloys containing a high volume fraction of precipitates.In this paper,we report an enhanced strength-ductility synergy at sub-zero temperatures in an aged Mg-7.37Gd-3.1Y-0.27Zr alloy.The tensile stress-strain curves at room temperature(RT),−70℃ and−196℃ show that the strength increases monotonically with decreasing temperature,but the elongation increases first from RT to−70℃ then declines from−70℃ to−196℃.After systematic investigation of the microstructure evolutions at different deformation temperatures via synchrotron X-ray diffraction,electron backscattered diffraction(EBSD)and transmission electron microscopy(TEM),it is found that a high dislocation density with sufficient<c+a>dislocations promotes good tensile ductility at−70℃,which is attributed to the minimized critical resolved shear stress(CRSS)ratio of non-basal<c+a>to basaldislocations.In ad-dition,more shearable precipitates can further improve the ductility via lengthening the mean free path of dislocation glide.The present work demonstrates that an excellent strength-ductility synergy at sub-zero temperatures can be achieved by introducing a high dislocation density and shearable precipitates in high-strength Mg alloys.展开更多
Tailoring heterogeneities could bring out excellent strength-ductility synergy properties.A gradient nanograined(GNG)structure,i.e.grain size range from nanometer(~50 nm)at topest surface layer to micrometer(~1.3μm)a...Tailoring heterogeneities could bring out excellent strength-ductility synergy properties.A gradient nanograined(GNG)structure,i.e.grain size range from nanometer(~50 nm)at topest surface layer to micrometer(~1.3μm)at center layer,was successfully introduced into CrCoNi medium-entropy alloy(MEA)by means of high energy shot peening in this work.Experimental results demonstrated that this GNG CrCoNi MEA shows excellent strength and ductility combination properties,exhibiting high yield strength and ultimate tensile strength of~1215 MPa and~1524 MPa,respectively,while remaining a good ductility of~23.0%.The extraordinary hetero-deformation induced(HDI)hardening origins from heterogeneous structure,i.e.GNG structure,which contributes to the majority strength enhancement.Dynamical reinforced heterogeneous structure during tension process results in the enhanced HDI hardening effect,which facilitates excellent ductility and strain hardening capacity at high-level strength.Our work provide not only a feasible and effective way to strengthen the CrCoNi MEA,and other low stacking faults energy(SFE)materials,but also an useful insight to understanding HDI hardening in heterogeneous structure.展开更多
Zinc(Zn)is considered a promising biodegradable metal for implant applications due to its appropriate degradability and favorable osteogenesis properties.In this work,laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)additive manufacturin...Zinc(Zn)is considered a promising biodegradable metal for implant applications due to its appropriate degradability and favorable osteogenesis properties.In this work,laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)additive manufacturing was employed to fabricate pure Zn with a heterogeneous microstructure and exceptional strength-ductility synergy.An optimized processing window of LPBF was established for printing Zn samples with relative densities greater than 99%using a laser power range of 80∼90 W and a scanning speed of 900 mm s−1.The Zn sample printed with a power of 80 W at a speed of 900 mm s−1 exhibited a hierarchical heterogeneous microstructure consisting of millimeter-scale molten pool boundaries,micrometer-scale bimodal grains,and nanometer-scale pre-existing dislocations,due to rapid cooling rates and significant thermal gradients formed in the molten pools.The printed sample exhibited the highest ductility of∼12.1%among all reported LPBF-printed pure Zn to date with appreciable ultimate tensile strength(∼128.7 MPa).Such superior strength-ductility synergy can be attributed to the presence of multiple deformation mechanisms that are primarily governed by heterogeneous deformation-induced hardening resulting from the alternative arrangement of bimodal Zn grains with pre-existing dislocations.Additionally,continuous strain hardening was facilitated through the interactions between deformation twins,grains and dislocations as strain accumulated,further contributing to the superior strength-ductility synergy.These findings provide valuable insights into the deformation behavior and mechanisms underlying exceptional mechanical properties of LPBF-printed Zn and its alloys for implant applications.展开更多
Developing low-cost rolled Mg alloys with both high strength and ductility is desirable,while the improved strength is generally accompanied with decreased ductility.Here,by using rotated hard-plate rolling(RHPR)with ...Developing low-cost rolled Mg alloys with both high strength and ductility is desirable,while the improved strength is generally accompanied with decreased ductility.Here,by using rotated hard-plate rolling(RHPR)with a total thickness reduction of~85%,we obtained a Mg-8Al-0.5Zn-0.8Ce(wt.%,AZ80-0.8Ce)alloy with a high strength-ductility synergy,i.e.,the yield strength(YS),ultimate tensile strength(UTS)and elongation-to-failure(EF)are~308 MPa,~360 MPa and~13.8%,respectively.It reveals that the high YS is mainly originated from grain boundary strengthening(~212 MPa),followed by dislocation strengthening(~43 MPa)and precipitation hardening(~25 MPa).It is found that a relatively homogeneous fine grain structure containing a large fraction(~62%)of low angle boundaries(LABs)is achieved in the RHPRed alloy,which is benefit for the high tensile EF value.It demonstrates that LABs have important contributions to strengthening and homogenizing tensile deformation process,leading to the simultaneous high strength and high EF.Our work provides a new insight for fabrication of low-cost high performance Mg alloys with an excellent strength-ductility synergy.展开更多
Most metals including Mg alloys have a longstanding dilemma of strength-ductility trade-off,which is hindering their wider applications.In this study,we propose a gradient heterogeneous grain(GHG)structure for evading...Most metals including Mg alloys have a longstanding dilemma of strength-ductility trade-off,which is hindering their wider applications.In this study,we propose a gradient heterogeneous grain(GHG)structure for evading this trade-off dilemma and ultrasonic severe surface rolling is attempted to construct this novel structure in ZE41 Mg alloy.Here,the GHG structure combine the benefits of gradient structure and heterogeneous grain structure and introduce large microstructural heterogeneities.Compared to the coarse-grain and heterogeneous-grain structured alloys,the GHG structured one exhibits dramatical enhancement in strength,ductility,and strain hardening capability.To the best of our knowledge,its strength becomes much higher than that of common ZE41 Mg alloys at no reduction in ductility.These unique mechanical properties stem from not only the individual contribution of the heterogeneous structure components including the fine/ultrafine grains and deformed coarse grains but also their synergistic effect via hetero-deformation induced strengthening and hardening effects.In summary,our study provides a feasible way to develop new Mg alloys with high strength and good ductility.展开更多
Here we reported a heterogeneous fiberous structured Mg-5.6Zn-0.6Zr(wt%)alloy obtained by conventional extrusion method,which exhibited high yield strength of∼345 MPa,ultimate tensile strength of∼370 MPa,and high te...Here we reported a heterogeneous fiberous structured Mg-5.6Zn-0.6Zr(wt%)alloy obtained by conventional extrusion method,which exhibited high yield strength of∼345 MPa,ultimate tensile strength of∼370 MPa,and high tensile strain of∼20.5%,superior to most of the Mg-Zn based alloys reported so far.The extraordinarily high mechanical properties were mainly attributed to the heterogeneous fiberous structure consisting of alternating coarse-and fine-grain layers.Grains in the different layers grew into the neighboring layers,ensuring a good layer bonding.A high Schmid factor and geometric compatibility factor for pyramidal slip led to full slip transfer between the neighboring coarse grains and fine grains,which could help to release the stress concentration and avoid early fracture.The profuse acti-vated<c+a>glide dislocations could render the unprecedented high tensile strain.The constraint by the hard fine-grain domains made the soft coarse-grain domains strong like the hard fine-grain domains,as well as the nanoscale precipitates pinning dislocations,contributed to the high strength.The hetero-geneous microstructure design was shown to have synergistic improvement in strength-ductility balance,which could be an inspiring strategy to improve mechanical properties of hexagonal close-packed(hcp)metals.展开更多
The selective laser melting(SLM)with subsequent cold rolling and annealing is used to produce high-density lattice defects and grain refinement in the CoCrNi medium-entropy alloys(MEAs).The superior comprehensive mech...The selective laser melting(SLM)with subsequent cold rolling and annealing is used to produce high-density lattice defects and grain refinement in the CoCrNi medium-entropy alloys(MEAs).The superior comprehensive mechanical properties have been achieved in the as-SLMed CoCrNi alloy after rolling and annealing.The as-SLMed alloys delivered the yield strength of 693.4 MPa,the ultimate tensile strength of 912.7 MPa and the fracture strain of 54.4%.After rolling with 70%reduction in thickness and annealing at 700℃for 2 h.the yield strength,ultimate tensile strength and fracture strain reached 1161.6 MPa,1390.8 MPa and 31.5%,respectively.The exceptional strength-ductility synergy is mainly attributed to the refined hierarchical microstructures with coarsening grains at a level of 30μm and ultrafine grains at a level of 1μm,and the heritage of dislocation-formed sub-grains and other lattice defects.This investigation demonstrates that the SLM with subsequent rolling and annealing is beneficial to fabricate high strength and ductile MEAs with single face-centered cubic(fcc)structure.展开更多
基金support from the China Scholarship Council(No.202107000038)support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52004227,52061040,and 12222209)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No:2021M692512).
文摘This study aims to achieve a synergy of strength and ductility in magnesium-based nanocomposite materials through the design of a dual-heterostructure. Utilizing ball milling and hot extrusion, a nano-TiC/AZ61 composite featuring particle-rare coarse grain (CG) and particle-rich fine grain (FG) zones was successfully fabricated. Experimental results demonstrated that compared with the homogeneous structure, the dual-heterostructure composite achieved a significant increase in elongation by 116 % and a remarkable 165 % improvement in the strength-ductility product (SDP), while maintaining a high ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of 417±4 MPa. This substantial performance enhancement is primarily attributed to the additional strain hardening induced by hetero-deformation-induced (HDI) strain hardening and crack-blunting capabilities, as elucidated by microstructural characterization and crystal plasticity finite element modeling (CPFEM). Notably, the strain hardening contribution from the CG zones at the early stage of deformation (≤ 45 % of total plastic deformation amount) is minimal but increases significantly during the subsequent deformation stages. The dislocation increment rate in CG zones (219 %) is observed to be more than double that in FG zones (95 %), attributed to the large grain size and low dislocation density in CG zones, which provide more space for dislocation storage. In addition, the aggravated deformation inhomogeneity as deformation progresses leads to an increase in geometrically necessary dislocations (GNDs) generation near the heterogeneous interface, thereby enhancing HDI hardening. Fracture mechanism analysis indicated that the cracks mainly initiate in the FG region and are effectively blunted upon their propagation to the CG region, necessitating increased energy consumption and indicating higher fracture toughness for the dual-heterostructure composites. This study validates the effectiveness of the dual-heterostructure design in magnesium-based composites, providing a novel understanding of the deformation mechanism through both experimental analysis and CPFEM, paving the way for the development of high-performance, lightweight structural materials.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52204407)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20220595)+1 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M723689)the Industrial Collaborative Innovation Project of Shanghai(No.XTCX-KJ-2022-2-11)。
文摘The application of machine learning in alloy design is increasingly widespread,yet traditional models still face challenges when dealing with limited datasets and complex nonlinear relationships.This work proposes an interpretable machine learning method based on data augmentation and reconstruction,excavating high-performance low-alloyed magnesium(Mg)alloys.The data augmentation technique expands the original dataset through Gaussian noise.The data reconstruction method reorganizes and transforms the original data to extract more representative features,significantly improving the model's generalization ability and prediction accuracy,with a coefficient of determination(R^(2))of 95.9%for the ultimate tensile strength(UTS)model and a R^(2)of 95.3%for the elongation-to-failure(EL)model.The correlation coefficient assisted screening(CCAS)method is proposed to filter low-alloyed target alloys.A new Mg-2.2Mn-0.4Zn-0.2Al-0.2Ca(MZAX2000,wt%)alloy is designed and extruded into bar at given processing parameters,achieving room-temperature strength-ductility synergy showing an excellent UTS of 395 MPa and a high EL of 17.9%.This is closely related to its hetero-structured characteristic in the as-extruded MZAX2000 alloy consisting of coarse grains(16%),fine grains(75%),and fiber regions(9%).Therefore,this work offers new insights into optimizing alloy compositions and processing parameters for attaining new high strong and ductile low-alloyed Mg alloys.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.92263201,51927801,and 52001160)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2020YFA0405900).
文摘A solid solution 6063 aluminium alloy features an exceptional combination of strength and ductility at 77 K.Here,the deformation mechanisms responsible for superior strength-ductility synergy and excellent strain hardening capacity at a cryogenic temperature of the alloy were comparatively investigated by insitu electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD)observations coupled with transmission electron microscopy(TEM)characterization and fracture morphologies at both 298 and 77 K.It is found that kernel average misorientation(KAM)mappings and quantified KAM in degree suggest a higher proportion of geometrically necessary dislocations(GNDs)at 77 K.The existence of orientation scatter partitions at 77 K implies the activation of multiple slip systems,which is consistent with the results of potential slip systems calculated by Taylor axes.Furthermore,dislocation tangles characterized by brief and curved dislocation cells and abundant small dimples have been observed at 77 K.This temperature-mediated activation of dislocations facilitates the increased dislocations,thus enhancing the strain hardening capacity and ductility of the alloy.This research enriches cryogenic deformation theory and provides valuable insights into the design of high-performance aluminium alloys that are suitable for cryogenic applications.
基金financial support from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFC2400703)Zhengzhou City Major Special Project for Collaborative InnovationChina Scholarship Council。
文摘Bio-magnesium(Mg)alloys exhibit excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability,making them highly promising for implant applications.However,their limited strength-ductility balance remains a critical challenge restricting widespread use.In this study,ultra-fine-grained and homogeneous Mg alloys were fabricated using double-sided friction stir processing(DS-FSP)with liquid CO_(2) rapid cooling,leading to a significant enhancement in the strength-ductility synergy of the stirred zone.The results demonstrate that DS-FSP samples exhibit simultaneous improvements in ultimate tensile strength(UTS)and elongation,reaching 334.1±15 MPa and 28.2±7.3%,respectively.Compared to the non-uniform fine-grained microstructure obtained through single-sided friction stir processing,DS-FSP generates a uniform ultra-fine-grained structure,fundamentally altering the fracture behavior and mechanisms of Mg alloys.The DS-FSP samples exhibit irregular fracture patterns due to variations in basal slip system activation among different grains.In contrast,single-sided friction stir processing samples,characterized by a fine-grained yet heterogeneous microstructure,display flat shear fractures dominated by high-density dislocation initiation induced by twin formation,with fracture propagation dictated by the non-uniform texture.By achieving an ultra-fine grain size and homogeneous texture,DS-FSP effectively modifies the fracture mechanisms,thereby enhancing the strength-ductility balance of bio-magnesium alloys.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52271113 and 92163201)the Key programme of National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52431001 and 52431006)+1 种基金Jinyu Zhang is grateful for the Shaanxi Province Youth Innovation Team(No.22JP042)the Shaanxi Province Innovation Team Project(No.2024RS-CXTD-58).
文摘Titanium alloys can achieve ultrahigh strength through precipitation hardening of secondaryα-phase(αs)fromβ-matrix but often compromise ductility due to the conventional strength-ductility trade-off.In this study,a new strategy based onβ-subgrains-mediated hierarchicalα-precipitation is devised to balance the conflict in Ti-6Al-2Mo-4Cr-2Fe(wt.%)alloy through a unique combination of hot rolling,short-term solid solution,and aging treatment,i.e.,RSST+A.Tensile testing reveals that the RSST+A samples exhibit ultrahigh strength of∼1581 MPa and decent ductility of∼8.4%,surpassing∼1060 MPa and∼2.7%of the corresponding RSST counterparts without final aging treatment.This remarkable strengthening and counterintuitive ductilizing is attributed to the architecting ofβ-subgrains-mediated hierarchicalαprecipitates as a result of our specific processing approach.The designed short-term solution introduces abundantβsubgrains that are transformed from the retained intensive dislocations during hot rolling.Theβsubgrain boundaries subsequently promote a dramatic precipitation ofαallotriomorphs(αGB)and Widmanstätten side-plates(αWGB),which effectively subdividesβgrains into numerous tiny independent deformation units.Consequently,plastic strain is uniformly partitioned into a large number of small agedβsubgrains during tension,which strongly impedes strain localization that would typically occur across multipleβsubgrains in the fashion of long straight slip bands in the case of the RSST samples.Furthermore,the hierarchicalαstructure also postpones uncontrollable cracking even when structural damage occurs at the last stage of straining.These findings demonstrate that appropriately manipulating microstructure through elaborately designing processing routes enables unexpectedly ductilizing highstrength titanium alloys in the precipitation-hardening state.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.92166112,52373236 and 52271132)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(Grant No.2024A1515010658)+6 种基金the Guangdong Province International Science and Technology Cooperation Project(Grant No.2023A0505050103)the Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials(Grant No.231033-K)the Open Project Program of Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics(Grant No.2021WNLOKF010)Guangzhou Science and Technology Planning Project(2024A04J9966)Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Plan Project(2022A0505050043)The financial support from the ECU industrial grant(No.G1006320)ECU DVC strategic research fund(project number 23965)。
文摘Ti-xNb alloys produced by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)from mixed powder usually exhibit an inhomogeneous elemental distribution,leading to a deterioration in mechanical properties.To address this issue,we proposed a strategy to achieve heterostructure in laser powder bed fused Ti-xNb alloys from mixed powders through precipitation ofωwithinβ.Moreover,the effect of Nb content on the micro structure and mechanical behavior of Ti-xNb alloys was studied.The results indicated that in-situ laser re-melting can realize the homogeneous elemental distribution in Ti-xNb alloys.When the Nb content increases from 30 wt%,35 wt%to40 wt%,Ti-xNb alloys experience a transformation from β+α' to β+ω and monolithic β.Specifically,ωnano-precipitates in Ti-35Nb alloy are only distributed in some β grains,forming a heterostructure with“softβ”and“hard β+ω”grains.As a result,LPBF-produced Ti-35Nb alloy demonstrates excellent mechanical properties,with yield strength of ^(792±6)MPa,tensile strength of ^(806±7)MPa,Young's modulus of ^(68±6)GPa,and uniform elongation of ^(18.0±1.1)%.The Frank-Read mechanism induces dislocation proliferation and dislocation cross-slip,and the geometrically necessary dislocations(GNDs)are induced at the heterogeneous interface of“softβ”and“hard β+ω”grains,resulting in an enhancement in the strength-ductility synergy of Ti-35Nb alloy produced by LPBF.This work provides an innovative strategy to improve the strength-ductility synergy of LPBF-produced Ti-xNb alloys from mixed powders by tailoring ω nano-precipitates.
基金Supported by the Industrial Collaborative Innovation Project of Shanghai(Grant No XTCX-KJ-2022-2-11)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No52073176)。
文摘In this work,the GW63K(Mg-6.54Gd-3.93Y-0.41Zr,wt.%)alloy wire was utilized as the feedstock material and the thin-walled component was fabricated using wire-arc additive manufacturing technology(WAAM).The microstructural evolution during deposition and subsequent heat treatment was explained through multi-scale microstructural characterization techniques,and the impact of heat treatment on the strengthductility synergy of the deposited alloy was systematically compared.The results showed that the microstructure of the deposited sample was mainly composed of fine equiaxedα-Mg grains and Mg_(24)(Gd,Y)_(5) phase.The optimized solution heat treatment(450℃×2 h)had little effect on the grain size,but can effectively reduce the Mg_(24)(Gd,Y)_(5) eutectic phase on the grain boundary,resulting in a significant increase in elongation from 13.7% to 26.6%.After peak-aging treatment,the strength of the GW63K alloy increased to 370 MPa,which was significantly higher than the as-built state(267 MPa).The superior strength in this study is attributed to the refinement strengthening imparted by the fine microstructure inherited in the as-built GW63K alloy,as well as the precipitation strengthening due to the formation of dense β’precipitates with a pronounced plate-like aspect ratio.
基金support received from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2021YFB3400902)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51275414,52205418)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities with Grant No.3102015BJ(Ⅱ)ZS007the Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi Province(No.2020ZDLGY12-07).
文摘The 6 XXX aluminum alloy is widely used in the production of automotive front crash components.Its performance is evaluated based on two key metrics:damage delay and safety reliability,which are influenced by the material’s high product of strength and elongation(PSE)and a moderate yield-to-strength ratio(YTS).This study presents an innovative approach using torsion deformation combined with shortterm aging treatment to create a gradient structure.This structure integrates gradients in plastic strain,dislocations,precipitated phases,and grain size,forming an in-situ core-shell configuration characterized by a“soft core and hard shell”.As a result,the yield strength,ultimate tensile strength,elongation,YTS,and PSE increased by 4.07%,5.72%,66.59%,−1.52%,and 76.12%,respectively,compared to the asreceived material.Its strengthening effect is significantly better than traditional T6 treatment.Notably,the formation of a gradient structure through this novel thermomechanical processing technique optimized YTS by 11.51%compared to traditional heat treatments.The significant increase in PSE is attributed to the marked improvement in elongation indicating an effective enhancement in the strength-ductility balance.This provides a promising strategy for designing and manufacturing high-performance components.
基金the financial support from the Shandong Provincial Science Foundation for Outstanding Young Scholars(Grant No ZR2024YQ020)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52275349 and 52035005)+3 种基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No 2022YFB4600902)the Excellent Young Team Project of Central Universities(No.2023QNTD002)Key Research and Development Program of Shandong Province(Grant No 2021ZLGX01)sponsored by the China/Shandong University International Postdoctoral Exchange Program.
文摘The inherent trade-off between ductility and strength in Mg alloys remains a significant challenge,primarily governed by microstructural distribution and texture characteristics.Friction stir processing(FSP),a severe plastic deformation(SPD)technique,refines microstructures by generating fine grains,uniformly dispersed fragmented particles,and a high fraction of high-angle grain boundaries(HAGBs),thereby facilitating superplastic forming at high strain rates and low temperatures.In the present work,a dual eccentric-pin tool(DEPT)FSP was employed to incorporate ZrO_(2) particles into a 6 mm thick AZ91D Mg alloy,leading to the formation of high volume{10-12}twins,dislocations,and β-Mg_(17)Al_(12) precipitates within the stirred zone.The microstructural evolution and mechanical behaviour of the stir zone under various process parameters were analysed using scanning electron microscopy(SEM),X-ray diffraction(XRD),electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD),and transmission electron microscopy(TEM).The DEPT enhanced plastic shearing and dynamic recrystallization,significantly reducing the grain size from 15.6μm to 2.35μm while promoting uniform dislocation distribution within the stir zone(SZ).Grain orientation analysis revealed a transition from basal to prismatic texture dominance(29.3% volume fraction)due to intensified radial-tangential coupling shear deformation,facilitating the activation of non-basal slip systems.The DEPT evidently improved the hardness of the SZ from 58 to 92 HV and increased tensile strength from 234 MPa to 325 MPa while maintaining an elongation of 23.8%,achieving an optimal strengthductility balance.This work presents a one-step approach for tailoring microstructural heterogeneity and enhancing mechanical properties in AZ91D/ZrO_(2) composites using the DEPT FSP technique.The method provides an effective strategy for mitigating the strength-ductility trade-off commonly observed in Mg alloys.
基金supported by the Major Science and Technology Project of Gansu Province(Nos.23ZDGA010 and 22ZD6GA008)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51564035).
文摘Face-centered cubic(FCC)-structured multicomponent alloys typically exhibit good ductility but low strength.To simultaneously improve strength and ductility,a multicomponent alloy,Ni_(43.9)Co_(22.4)Fe_(8.8)Al_(10.7)Ti_(11.7)B_(2.5)(at%)with a unique microstructure was developed in this work.The microstructure,which includes 17.8%nanosized L12 precipitates and 26.6%micron-sized annealing twins distributed within~8μm fine FCC grains,was achieved through cryogenic rolling and subsequent annealing.The alloy exhibits a yield strength(YS)of 1063 MPa,ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of 1696 MPa,and excellent elongation of~26%.The L1_(2) precipitates and high-density grain boundaries act as a barrier to the dislocation movement,resulting in a substantial strengthening effect.In addition,the dislocations can cut through the L1_(2) precipitates that are coherent with the FCC matrix,whereas the twin boundaries can effectively absorb and store dislocations,leading to a high work-hardening rate.Furthermore,the stacking faults,Lomer-Cottrell locks,and 9-layer rhombohedral stacking sequence(9R)structures formed during tensile deformation significantly enhance strain hardening by blocking dislocation movement and accumulating dislocations,resulting in excellent comprehensive tensile properties.Theoretical calculations reveal that the grain boundaries,L1_(2)precipitates,and twin boundaries contribute the strengths of 263.8,412.6,and 68.7 MPa,respectively,accounting for 71.9%of the YS.This study introduces a promising strategy for developing multicomponent alloys with significant strength-ductility synergies.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52175338 and 52222510)Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of Shandong Province(No.ZR2021JQ21)+1 种基金Key Research and Development Program of Shandong Province(No.2021ZLGX01)The Excellent Young Team Project of Central Universities(No.2023QNTD002).
文摘Mg/Al laminate with ZK60Mg and TiB2/6061Al as constitute layers was fabricated through the porthole die co-extrusion and hot rolling.The effects of rolling and roll temperatures on the microstructure,interfacial structure,mechanical properties,and crack propagation paths were studied.The results show that the intermetallic compounds layer shows an intermittent form.The strong strain/dislocation hardening ability of Mg/Al laminate is attributed to the coupled effects of interlocking Al/βinterface,strain gradient,andβlayer with nanotwins and stacking faults.The complex dislocation structures such as network,loop,and array are found in the Al layer.Dislocation slip is the main deformation mode of the Al layer,while dislocation slip and dynamic recrystallization are the main deformation modes of the Mg layer.As roll temperature increases,prismatic〈a〉slip replaces the basal〈a〉slip as the most important slip mode.At a rolling temperature of 400℃ and a roll temperature of 150℃,an optimal synergy of mechanical properties is achieved,with ultimate tensile strength,shear strength,and elongation of 262.1 MPa,36.4 MPa,and 18.1%,respectively.As the rolling temperature increases,the fracture mode of Mg/Al laminate changes from discontinuous plastic shrinkage to transverse and longitudinal cracks.With increasing the roll temperature,the through cracks tend to form,indicating the plasticity and bonding quality of Mg/Al laminate are effectively enhanced.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52301041)Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Projects(Qingnian No.2024-123)the Special Fund for Special Posts of Guizhou University(2023-26,2023-53)。
文摘In this study,a novel strategy for breaking the strength-ductility dilemma of Mg-1.5Zn-0.6Gd(wt%)alloy via solute segregation was reported.The hot extruded alloy sheet was subjected to rolling deformation,and then heat-treated at 200℃.The high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy(HAADF-STEM)reveals a remarkable segregation of solute Zn atoms along both high and lowangle grain boundaries(GBs).As compared with as-rolled plate,the yield strength,ultimate tensile strength,and the elongation of annealed sample is increased by 15.6%,14%,and 8.4%,respectively,acquiring an obvious strength-ductility synergy effect.The solute segregation endows the rolled plate with excellent grain size stability and provides a prominent extra solute cluster strengthening,which completely resists the other softening effects including dislocation annihilation and grain coarsening.Meanwhile,the directional migration of Zn atoms and the annihilation of dislocations provide a"clear"space within the grain,which is beneficial for the moving and accumulating of subsequent dislocations.This work sheds light on the solute partitioning behavior and realizes a good application of GB segregation in improving the comprehensive mechanical properties of Mg alloys.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51722104,51790482,51621063 and 51625103)the 111 Project 2.0 of China(PB2018008)+1 种基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2017YFA0700701)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities for part of financial support(xtr022019004)。
文摘Alloying is an effective strategy to tailor microstructure and mechanical properties of metallic materials to overcome the strength-ductility trade-off dilemma.In this work,we combined a novel alloy design principle,i.e.harvesting pronounced solid solution hardening(SSH)based on the misfit volumes engineering,and simultaneously,architecting the ductile matrix based on the valence electron concentrations(VEC)criterion,to fulfill an excellent strength-ductility synergy for the newly emerging high/medium-entropy alloys(HEAs/MEAs).Based on this strategy,Al/Ta co-doping within NiCoCr MEA leads to an efficient synthetic approach,that is minor Al/Ta co-doping not only renders significantly enhanced strength with notable SSH effect and ultrahigh strain-hardening capability,but also sharply refines grains and induces abnormal twinning behaviors of(NiCoCr)_(92)Al_(6)Ta_(2) MEA.Compared with the partially twinned NiCoCr MEA,the yield strength(σy)and ultimate tensile strength(σUTS)of fully twinned Al/Ta-containing MEA were increased by~102%to~600 MPa and~35%to~1000 MPa,respectively,along with good ductility beyond 50%.Different from the NiCoCr MEA with deformation twins(DTs)/stacking faults(SFs)dominated plasticity,the extraordinary strain-hardening capability of the solute-hardened(NiCoCr)_(92)Al_(6)Ta_(2) MEA,deactivated deformation twinning,originates from the high density of dislocation walls,microbands and abundance of SFs.The abnormal twinning behaviors,i.e.,prevalence of annealing twins(ATs)but absence of DTs in(NiCoCr)_(92)Al_(6)Ta_(2) MEA,are explained in terms of the relaxation of grain boundaries(for ATs)and the twinning mechanism transition(for DTs),respectively.
基金We acknowledge Prof.Jian Wang from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for insightful discussion.This work is financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFB3501005)the Space Utilization System of China Manned Space Engineering(No.KJZ-YY-WCL04)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(No.23ZR1431100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51825101).Shanghai Syn-chrotron Radiation Facility is acknowledged for supporting the syn-chrotron high energy X-ray diffraction experiments at Beam Line No.BL14B1.
文摘The strength-ductility trade-offdilemma is hard to be evaded in high-strength Mg alloys at sub-zero temperatures,especially in the Mg alloys containing a high volume fraction of precipitates.In this paper,we report an enhanced strength-ductility synergy at sub-zero temperatures in an aged Mg-7.37Gd-3.1Y-0.27Zr alloy.The tensile stress-strain curves at room temperature(RT),−70℃ and−196℃ show that the strength increases monotonically with decreasing temperature,but the elongation increases first from RT to−70℃ then declines from−70℃ to−196℃.After systematic investigation of the microstructure evolutions at different deformation temperatures via synchrotron X-ray diffraction,electron backscattered diffraction(EBSD)and transmission electron microscopy(TEM),it is found that a high dislocation density with sufficient<c+a>dislocations promotes good tensile ductility at−70℃,which is attributed to the minimized critical resolved shear stress(CRSS)ratio of non-basal<c+a>to basaldislocations.In ad-dition,more shearable precipitates can further improve the ductility via lengthening the mean free path of dislocation glide.The present work demonstrates that an excellent strength-ductility synergy at sub-zero temperatures can be achieved by introducing a high dislocation density and shearable precipitates in high-strength Mg alloys.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51901184)the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province(2021JM-061)the 2020 Space Science and Technology Foundation of China。
文摘Tailoring heterogeneities could bring out excellent strength-ductility synergy properties.A gradient nanograined(GNG)structure,i.e.grain size range from nanometer(~50 nm)at topest surface layer to micrometer(~1.3μm)at center layer,was successfully introduced into CrCoNi medium-entropy alloy(MEA)by means of high energy shot peening in this work.Experimental results demonstrated that this GNG CrCoNi MEA shows excellent strength and ductility combination properties,exhibiting high yield strength and ultimate tensile strength of~1215 MPa and~1524 MPa,respectively,while remaining a good ductility of~23.0%.The extraordinary hetero-deformation induced(HDI)hardening origins from heterogeneous structure,i.e.GNG structure,which contributes to the majority strength enhancement.Dynamical reinforced heterogeneous structure during tension process results in the enhanced HDI hardening effect,which facilitates excellent ductility and strain hardening capacity at high-level strength.Our work provide not only a feasible and effective way to strengthen the CrCoNi MEA,and other low stacking faults energy(SFE)materials,but also an useful insight to understanding HDI hardening in heterogeneous structure.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (52305358)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (2023ZYGXZR061)+3 种基金Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation (2022A1515010304)Science and Technology Program of Guangzhou (202201010362)Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST . (2023QNRC001)Young Talent Support Project of Guangzhou (QT-2023-001)
文摘Zinc(Zn)is considered a promising biodegradable metal for implant applications due to its appropriate degradability and favorable osteogenesis properties.In this work,laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)additive manufacturing was employed to fabricate pure Zn with a heterogeneous microstructure and exceptional strength-ductility synergy.An optimized processing window of LPBF was established for printing Zn samples with relative densities greater than 99%using a laser power range of 80∼90 W and a scanning speed of 900 mm s−1.The Zn sample printed with a power of 80 W at a speed of 900 mm s−1 exhibited a hierarchical heterogeneous microstructure consisting of millimeter-scale molten pool boundaries,micrometer-scale bimodal grains,and nanometer-scale pre-existing dislocations,due to rapid cooling rates and significant thermal gradients formed in the molten pools.The printed sample exhibited the highest ductility of∼12.1%among all reported LPBF-printed pure Zn to date with appreciable ultimate tensile strength(∼128.7 MPa).Such superior strength-ductility synergy can be attributed to the presence of multiple deformation mechanisms that are primarily governed by heterogeneous deformation-induced hardening resulting from the alternative arrangement of bimodal Zn grains with pre-existing dislocations.Additionally,continuous strain hardening was facilitated through the interactions between deformation twins,grains and dislocations as strain accumulated,further contributing to the superior strength-ductility synergy.These findings provide valuable insights into the deformation behavior and mechanisms underlying exceptional mechanical properties of LPBF-printed Zn and its alloys for implant applications.
基金primarily supported by The Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.51922048,51871108 and 52001133the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,JLU,Program for JLU Science and Technology Innovative Research Team(JLUSTIRT,2017TD-09)The Science and Technology Development Program of Jilin Province(Nos.20200201193JC and 20210201115GX)。
文摘Developing low-cost rolled Mg alloys with both high strength and ductility is desirable,while the improved strength is generally accompanied with decreased ductility.Here,by using rotated hard-plate rolling(RHPR)with a total thickness reduction of~85%,we obtained a Mg-8Al-0.5Zn-0.8Ce(wt.%,AZ80-0.8Ce)alloy with a high strength-ductility synergy,i.e.,the yield strength(YS),ultimate tensile strength(UTS)and elongation-to-failure(EF)are~308 MPa,~360 MPa and~13.8%,respectively.It reveals that the high YS is mainly originated from grain boundary strengthening(~212 MPa),followed by dislocation strengthening(~43 MPa)and precipitation hardening(~25 MPa).It is found that a relatively homogeneous fine grain structure containing a large fraction(~62%)of low angle boundaries(LABs)is achieved in the RHPRed alloy,which is benefit for the high tensile EF value.It demonstrates that LABs have important contributions to strengthening and homogenizing tensile deformation process,leading to the simultaneous high strength and high EF.Our work provides a new insight for fabrication of low-cost high performance Mg alloys with an excellent strength-ductility synergy.
基金the financial support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51971088,No.U1910212)Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD).
文摘Most metals including Mg alloys have a longstanding dilemma of strength-ductility trade-off,which is hindering their wider applications.In this study,we propose a gradient heterogeneous grain(GHG)structure for evading this trade-off dilemma and ultrasonic severe surface rolling is attempted to construct this novel structure in ZE41 Mg alloy.Here,the GHG structure combine the benefits of gradient structure and heterogeneous grain structure and introduce large microstructural heterogeneities.Compared to the coarse-grain and heterogeneous-grain structured alloys,the GHG structured one exhibits dramatical enhancement in strength,ductility,and strain hardening capability.To the best of our knowledge,its strength becomes much higher than that of common ZE41 Mg alloys at no reduction in ductility.These unique mechanical properties stem from not only the individual contribution of the heterogeneous structure components including the fine/ultrafine grains and deformed coarse grains but also their synergistic effect via hetero-deformation induced strengthening and hardening effects.In summary,our study provides a feasible way to develop new Mg alloys with high strength and good ductility.
基金support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51901174)the 111 Project 2.0 of China(BP2018008)the China Postdoctoral Science Foun-dation(No.2020M673383).
文摘Here we reported a heterogeneous fiberous structured Mg-5.6Zn-0.6Zr(wt%)alloy obtained by conventional extrusion method,which exhibited high yield strength of∼345 MPa,ultimate tensile strength of∼370 MPa,and high tensile strain of∼20.5%,superior to most of the Mg-Zn based alloys reported so far.The extraordinarily high mechanical properties were mainly attributed to the heterogeneous fiberous structure consisting of alternating coarse-and fine-grain layers.Grains in the different layers grew into the neighboring layers,ensuring a good layer bonding.A high Schmid factor and geometric compatibility factor for pyramidal slip led to full slip transfer between the neighboring coarse grains and fine grains,which could help to release the stress concentration and avoid early fracture.The profuse acti-vated<c+a>glide dislocations could render the unprecedented high tensile strain.The constraint by the hard fine-grain domains made the soft coarse-grain domains strong like the hard fine-grain domains,as well as the nanoscale precipitates pinning dislocations,contributed to the high strength.The hetero-geneous microstructure design was shown to have synergistic improvement in strength-ductility balance,which could be an inspiring strategy to improve mechanical properties of hexagonal close-packed(hcp)metals.
基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2020YFB0311300ZL)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52071343)。
文摘The selective laser melting(SLM)with subsequent cold rolling and annealing is used to produce high-density lattice defects and grain refinement in the CoCrNi medium-entropy alloys(MEAs).The superior comprehensive mechanical properties have been achieved in the as-SLMed CoCrNi alloy after rolling and annealing.The as-SLMed alloys delivered the yield strength of 693.4 MPa,the ultimate tensile strength of 912.7 MPa and the fracture strain of 54.4%.After rolling with 70%reduction in thickness and annealing at 700℃for 2 h.the yield strength,ultimate tensile strength and fracture strain reached 1161.6 MPa,1390.8 MPa and 31.5%,respectively.The exceptional strength-ductility synergy is mainly attributed to the refined hierarchical microstructures with coarsening grains at a level of 30μm and ultrafine grains at a level of 1μm,and the heritage of dislocation-formed sub-grains and other lattice defects.This investigation demonstrates that the SLM with subsequent rolling and annealing is beneficial to fabricate high strength and ductile MEAs with single face-centered cubic(fcc)structure.
