Based on the diffusion channel,the influence of Si content on the microstructure evolution of iron-based hot-dip Al-χSi coating was analyzed(χ=0,1.5 wt%,3.0 wt% and 7.0 wt%).The results show that the introduction of...Based on the diffusion channel,the influence of Si content on the microstructure evolution of iron-based hot-dip Al-χSi coating was analyzed(χ=0,1.5 wt%,3.0 wt% and 7.0 wt%).The results show that the introduction of Si makes the reaction interface change from the lingual-tooth interface of hot-dip Al to the flat interface of hot-dip Al-Si.It also reduces the thickness of the alloy layer in the coating,especially the Fe_(2)Al_(5) layer.When the Si content is 1.5 wt%or 3.0 wt%,the diffusion channel crosses the conjugate line of the two-phase region(FeAl_(3)+liquid phase)into the FeAl_(3) single-phase region,and then moves to the region with higher Si content.Next,the diffusion channel cuts off the conjugate line of FeAl_(3)phase,τ_(1)/τ_(9) phase,and Fe_(2)Al_(5)phase,which promotes the form ofτ_(1)/τ_(9) phase.The formedτ_(1)/τ_(9) phase inhibits the diffusion between Fe and Al atoms.When the Si content is 7.0 wt%,the diffusion channel passes through the two-phase region(liquid phase+τ_(5))and enters theτ_(5) single-phase region.The form ofτ_(5) single-phase region has a strong inhibitory effect on the interatomic diffusion of Fe and Al,thereby reducing the thickness of the coating,especially the Fe_(2)Al_(5)layer.展开更多
The high-temperature oxidation resistance of AISI 321 stainless steel used in solar thermal power heat exchangers determines its service life.In this study,aluminizing and subsequent laser shock peening(LSP)treatments...The high-temperature oxidation resistance of AISI 321 stainless steel used in solar thermal power heat exchangers determines its service life.In this study,aluminizing and subsequent laser shock peening(LSP)treatments were employed to improve the high-temperature oxidation resistance of AISI 321 stainless steel at 620°C.These two treatments decreased the oxidation rate of AISI 321 steel.Specifically,the optimal oxidation resistance was observed in aluminized steel before oxidation for 144 h owing to the increased entropy of the LSP-treated specimen.After 144 h,LSP-treated steel achieved the best oxidation resistance because of the formation of a protectiveα-Al2O3film.Moreover,the large amount of subgrain boundaries formed on the aluminized layer of the LSP-treated samples could act as short-circuit paths for the outward diffusion of Al,facilitating the rapid nucleation ofα-Al2O3.Meanwhile,the aluminized layer could isolate the contact between the oxidation environment and matrix,thereby decreasing the oxidation rate.Furthermore,the minimum oxidation parabolic constant was calculated for LSP-treated steel(6.45787×10^(-14)),which was 69.18%and 36.36%that of aluminized and 321 steel,respectively,during the entire oxidation process.Therefore,the combination of aluminizing and LSP treatments can improve the high-temperature oxidation resistance of 321 stainless steel,providing a new idea for its surface treatment to achieve a long service life at high temperatures.展开更多
Hot-dip aluminizing（HDA） is a proven surface coating technique for improving the oxidation and corrosion resistance of ferrous substrates. Although extensive studies on the HDA of plain carbon steels have been repor...Hot-dip aluminizing（HDA） is a proven surface coating technique for improving the oxidation and corrosion resistance of ferrous substrates. Although extensive studies on the HDA of plain carbon steels have been reported, studies on the HDA of stainless steels are limited. Because of the technological importance of stainless steels in high-temperature applications, studies of their microstructural development during HDA are needed. In the present investigation, the HDA of AISI 321 stainless steel was carried out in a pure Al bath. The microstructural features of the coating were studied using scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. These studies revealed that the coating consists of two regions： an Al top coat and an aluminide layer at the interface between the steel and Al. The Al top coat was found to consist of intermetallic phases such as Al_7Cr and Al_3Fe dispersed in an Al matrix. Twinning was observed in both the Al_7Cr and the Al_3Fe phases. Furthermore, the aluminide layer comprised a mixture of nanocrystalline Fe_2Al_5, Al_7Cr, and Al. Details of the microstructural features are presented, and their formation mechanisms are discussed.展开更多
This study reports the significantly enhanced aluminizing behaviors of a low carbon steel at temperatures far below the austenitizing temperature, with a nanostructured surface layer produced by surface mechanical att...This study reports the significantly enhanced aluminizing behaviors of a low carbon steel at temperatures far below the austenitizing temperature, with a nanostructured surface layer produced by surface mechanical attrition treatment （SMAT）. A much thicker iron aluminide compound layer with a much enhanced growth kinetics of η-Fe2Al5 in the SMAT sample has been observed relative to the coarse-grained steel sample. Compared to the coarse-grained sample, a weakened texture is formed in the aluminide layer in the SMAT sample. The aluminizing kinetics is analyzed in terms of promoted difusivity and nucleation frequency in the nanostructured surface layer.展开更多
Aluminizing coating and aluminizing-dispersed Y 2O 3 composite coating were prepared on 20 steel specimens by pulsed spark technique, which exhibited a micro-crystallized structure with grain size in the range of se...Aluminizing coating and aluminizing-dispersed Y 2O 3 composite coating were prepared on 20 steel specimens by pulsed spark technique, which exhibited a micro-crystallized structure with grain size in the range of several ten to several hundred nanometers. It is shown that, after oxidation at 600 ℃ in air for 100 h, these two kinds of coatings have excellent resistance to high temperature oxidation and scale spallation, and the aluminizing-dispersed Y 2O 3 composite coating has even better property than the aluminizing coating. AFM, SEM, EDS and XRD were applied to analyze the surface morphology, composition and phases structure of these coatings and the oxide scale formed in oxidation. The mechanism for these coatings that how to enhance the oxidation resistance and scale spallation resistance was discussed by considering the factors, such as Al concentration on the selective oxidation of Fe-Al alloy, the effect of micro-crystallization, reactive element effect (REE) caused by dispersed Y 2O 3, etc.展开更多
Pure titanium samples were aluminized at 950,1025 and 1100 ℃ for 0-6 h in a pack containing 10%Al＋5%NaF＋85%Al2O3 in mass traction.The aluminized layers formed on the samples were characterized.The kinetic studies i...Pure titanium samples were aluminized at 950,1025 and 1100 ℃ for 0-6 h in a pack containing 10%Al＋5%NaF＋85%Al2O3 in mass traction.The aluminized layers formed on the samples were characterized.The kinetic studies indicated that the diffusion of Al-bearing gases through the pack is the rate-controlling step in this process.The activation energy of 161.8 kJ/mol was calculated for this step.In addition,the mass gains of the aluminized samples were predicted using the partial pressures of gases in the pack and those adjacent to the samples surface.The predicted values are in good agreement wim the experimental measurements at 950 ℃ but are higher than those measured at 1025 and 1100 ℃.展开更多
Aluminum was deposited by diffusion into Cu-Al-Y alloy substrates by the pack-cementation process.Diffusion was carried out in two kinds of container with pot-type and can-type,and the results are presented.The effect...Aluminum was deposited by diffusion into Cu-Al-Y alloy substrates by the pack-cementation process.Diffusion was carried out in two kinds of container with pot-type and can-type,and the results are presented.The effects of various time and temperature on the coating characteristics of Cu-Al-Y was also investigated.The result shows that the diffusion layer is nearly 170-200μm in thickness by aluminizing treatment at 900-950℃for 6-8 h in pot-type container.The aluminized layers were observed by a scanning electron micrograph(SEM),we can found:A uniform coating was achieved on Cu-Al-Y alloy surface,relatively uniform thickness and even interfaces between the layers and the substrate.The diffusion coefficient of Al in Cu-Al-Y alloys at 900℃in pot-type container can be calculated is 3.65×10-12 m 2 /s.展开更多
In this study, the two kinds of Fe-Al coatings were fabricated by pack aluminizing on low-carbon steel at different temperatures. The corrosion behavior of the Fe-Al coatings in artificial seawater was investigated by...In this study, the two kinds of Fe-Al coatings were fabricated by pack aluminizing on low-carbon steel at different temperatures. The corrosion behavior of the Fe-Al coatings in artificial seawater was investigated by the electrochemical and weight loss techniques. Results show that the thickness of coating layer increases with increasing aluminizing temperature. The coatings exhibit high micro-hardness and good metallurgical bonding with the substrate. In comparison with the steel substrate, the corrosion current density Ico^r of the Fe-AI coatings is always lower than that of substrate, about 1/38 or 1/33 after 2 h immersion, and 1/3 or 1/6 for 720 h immersion. As can be seen from the weight loss curve, the Fe-AI coatings show less loss than that of the substrate within 30-day immersion. The corrosion products formed on the surface of the coatings include oxides of Al, Mg, Fe and Ca, and pitting defect has also been found. The Fe-Al coating with higher content of Fe2Al5 has better corrosion resistance.展开更多
Hot-dip coating has been practically employed in manufacturing zinc alloy coated steel sheets.However,it is difficult to coat aluminum alloy on a bulky steel substrate without sufficient preheating,because a rapidly s...Hot-dip coating has been practically employed in manufacturing zinc alloy coated steel sheets.However,it is difficult to coat aluminum alloy on a bulky steel substrate without sufficient preheating,because a rapidly solidified layer containing gas babbles is formed on a substrate surface.A variety of iron-aluminides are also formed at the interface of a steel and aluminum hot-dip coating system,which is the main difficulty in joining of steel with aluminum.Ultrasonic vibration was applied to a steel substrate during hot-dip coating of aluminum alloy to control a rapidly solidified layer and a brittle reaction layer.Hot dipping of columnar steel substrates into molten aluminum alloy （Al-2.7 mass fraction Si-4.6 mass fraction Sn） was carried out through the use of a Langevin oscillator with resonant frequency of 19.5 kHz.The application of ultrasonic vibration is quite effective to control a rapidly solidified layer and a surface oxide layer from a substrate surface by the sonocapillary effect based on a cavitation phenomenon,so that the intimate contact is achieved at the beginning of hot-dip coating.The application of ultrasonic vibration to hot-dipping is effective to control a reaction layer with less than 5 #m in thickness.An impact test exhibits that the good adhesive strength is approved in hot-dipped aluminum coatings with a thin reaction layer of approximately 5μm.展开更多
Aluminizing of Cu by a pack cementation process was performed to improve its surface properties.The effect of variation of pack aluminizing temperature from 800 to 900℃ and aluminizing time from 1 to 6 h on the micro...Aluminizing of Cu by a pack cementation process was performed to improve its surface properties.The effect of variation of pack aluminizing temperature from 800 to 900℃ and aluminizing time from 1 to 6 h on the microstructure and the thickness of the aluminide coating of Cu was investigated. Pack aluminizing of Cu significantly improved the microhardness and the oxidation resistance. The microhardness was increased about seven times and the oxidation resistance,after 96 h exposure in air at 900℃, was extremely increased ten times by aluminizing Cu at 900℃ for 3 h.展开更多
The coating microstructure of hot-dip aluminum (HDA) of deformed low-carbon steel containing RE was analyzed by metallography microscopy, TEM and XRD, and the forming mechanism was also discussed. The results show tha...The coating microstructure of hot-dip aluminum (HDA) of deformed low-carbon steel containing RE was analyzed by metallography microscopy, TEM and XRD, and the forming mechanism was also discussed. The results show that, the Fe_2Al_5 phase, on whose subcrystal boundaries, Al particles with the size of 7～30 μm existing on parallel linear are, grows a strong orientation. And the spread activation energy of Al is 155.22 kJ·mol -1. In addition, the effects of deformation on coating microstructure of hot-dip aluminum and the function of RE were preliminarily analyzed.展开更多
IN 600 alloy was coated with two different types of coatings, Cr-modified aluminide coating this is called aluminizing-chromizing and Y-doped chromium modified aluminide coating this is called aluminizing-chromizing-y...IN 600 alloy was coated with two different types of coatings, Cr-modified aluminide coating this is called aluminizing-chromizing and Y-doped chromium modified aluminide coating this is called aluminizing-chromizing-yttriumizing. Diffusion coating was carried at 1 050℃ for 8 h under Ar atmosphere by simultaneous aluminizing-chromizing process and by simultaneous aluminizing-chromizing- yttriumizing. Cyclic oxidation tests were conducted on the uncoated and on the coated Inconel 600 alloy in the temperature range 800- 1 000℃ in CO2 for 100 h at 10 h cycle.The results showed that the oxidation kinetics for uncoated Inconel 600 alloy in CO2 is parabolic and the phases present are NiO, （Fe, Cr）2O3 , NiFe2O4 and NiCrO4. The oxidation kinetics for both coated systems in CO2 was found to be parabolic and the value ofkp for both coated systems were found to be lower than that for uncoated Inconel 600 alloy. Oxide phases that formed on coated systems are Al2O3 and NiCrO4. The role of yttrium can be attributed to its ability to improve the adherence of the oxide scale.展开更多
The effect of Si on the growth kinetics of intermetallic compounds during the reaction of solid iron and molten aluminum was investigated with a scanning electron microscope coupled with an energy dispersive X-ray spe...The effect of Si on the growth kinetics of intermetallic compounds during the reaction of solid iron and molten aluminum was investigated with a scanning electron microscope coupled with an energy dispersive X-ray spectroscope, and hot-dip aluminized experiments. The results show that the intermetallic layer is composed of major Fe2Al5 and minor FeAl3. The Al-Fe-Si ternary phase, rl/rg, is formed in the Fe2Al5 layer. The tongue-like morphology of the Fe2Als layer becomes less distinct and disappears finally as the content of Si in aluminum bath increases. Si in the bath improves the prohibiting ability to the growth of Fe2Als and FeAl3. When the contents of Si are 0, 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5%, 2.0% and 3.0%, the activation energies of Fe2Al5 are evaluated to be 207, 186, 169, 168, 167 and 172 kJ/mol, respectively. The reduction of the activation energy might result from the lattice distortion caused by Si atom penetrating into the Fe2Al5 phase. When Si atom occupies the vacancy site, it blocks easy diffusion path and results in the disappearance of tongue-like morphology.展开更多
The steel surface treatment by rare-earth aluminithermic aluminizing,which was utilized onthermal couple,buried parts of lightning arrester and silencer of automobile,has met with success.This new technique was studie...The steel surface treatment by rare-earth aluminithermic aluminizing,which was utilized onthermal couple,buried parts of lightning arrester and silencer of automobile,has met with success.This new technique was studied by Beijing University of Science and Technology,BeijingIron-steel Institute and Jingdong Work of Corrosion-protective Materials cooperatively.The steel展开更多
The surface treatment technology of hot aluminum-zinc steel plate and UV curing technology may be effectively combined in the present research. According to different light curing mechanisms, different formulations fr...The surface treatment technology of hot aluminum-zinc steel plate and UV curing technology may be effectively combined in the present research. According to different light curing mechanisms, different formulations from UV curing surface treatment agents can be applied to the surface treatment of hot aluminum-zinc steel plate, mainly including 3-ethyl-3-benzoxy-methyl oxacyclobutane (TCM 104) and 3,4-epoxy-cyclohexylformic acid -3',4'-epoxy-cyclohexyl methyl ester (UVR 6110) as active diluents, high molecular weight polyfunctional oxacyclobutane as oligomer, triaryl sulfonium salt as a cationic photoinitiator, and an anthracene compound as a sensitizer. 385 nm LED lamp used as a radiation resource, the effects of the proportion of active diluent, the type and amount of photoinitiator, the amount of sensitizer, the curing temperature, and the amount of nano-SiO<sub>2</sub> on the photocuring rate were investigated by photoper-scanning differential calorimetry (Photo-DSC). The experimental results show that the system has the fastest photocuring rate under the conditions of 8:2 ratio of TCM 104 to UVR 6110, 2.5% photoinitiator, 0.6% sensitizer, 0.2% nano-SiO<sub>2</sub> additive, and 80˚C curing temperature. Based on addition of the appropriate number of various additives, the cationic photocuring surface treatment solution was prepared and further coated on the hot-dip galvalume steel plates. After curing, the passivation films were characterized by neutral salt spray test (NSST), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), electrochemical testing and other methods. The results show that the formulations could be cured at an energy of 150 mJ/cm<sup>2</sup>, and the overall performance of the passivation film could meet with the requirements of the downstream users.展开更多
Plain carbon steels were dipped in molten aluminum bath at 720°C ±5°C and diffused for 1, 2.5 and 6 hours respectively and then boronized at 950°C for 6 hours. The oxidation, hot-corrosion and abra...Plain carbon steels were dipped in molten aluminum bath at 720°C ±5°C and diffused for 1, 2.5 and 6 hours respectively and then boronized at 950°C for 6 hours. The oxidation, hot-corrosion and abrasion resistance behavior were examined. The experimental results showed the compounds of the aluminized layer, from the surface to the matrix, were composed of Fe2Al5 ( n -phase ) .. Fe3Al ( -phase ) and a phase. The microstructure of aluminized plus complex boronized were similar to that simplex boronized. The XRD analysis results indicated that there existed Fe2B> Fe2AlB2and Fe2Als in this kind of layer. The simplex aluminized layers still remained bright gray appearance when oxidized at 950°C, but complex boronized layer was not able to resist oxidization at the temperature. Both the layers of complex boronized and aluminized had the same anti-oxidization level in the circulative oxidization tests, and also good anti-corrosion ability in molten salt medium. Under dry abrasive conditions, wear resistance of complex boronized layer was superior to the aluminized layer.展开更多
The RE-aluminized coating and pure aluminized coating on 20 carbons steel were prepared by hot dip aluminizing method at 740℃. After diffusion treatment at 850℃for 4 h, the distribution of aluminum and lanthanum ele...The RE-aluminized coating and pure aluminized coating on 20 carbons steel were prepared by hot dip aluminizing method at 740℃. After diffusion treatment at 850℃for 4 h, the distribution of aluminum and lanthanum elements in the coating was analyzed with energy disperse spectroscopy(EDS) and electron probe microanalyses(EPMA), and the lattice parameter ofα-Fe in the matrix of the coating was measured precisely by X-ray diffractometer(XRD). The results show that RE permeates into the aluminized coating, leads to lattice disturbance and increases the depth of the aluminized coating. On the basis of the results, the expression of the diffusion coefficient of Al atoms is derived from the diffusion flow, and the effect of the high vacancy concentration and high concentration gradient of vacancies on the diffusion of Al atoms was analyzed by establishing the kinetics model of the vacancy mechanism of diffusion. The results show that the high vacancy concentration and high concentration gradient of vacancies in the RE-aluminized processes are the main reason why the diffusion coefficient of Al atoms in RE-aluminizing is bigger than that in pure aluminizing.展开更多
In order to prepare high density magnesium aluminate spinel materials,the light-burned magnesia and alumina powder were used as the main raw materials.Active magnesium aluminate spinel powders were synthesized at diff...In order to prepare high density magnesium aluminate spinel materials,the light-burned magnesia and alumina powder were used as the main raw materials.Active magnesium aluminate spinel powders were synthesized at different temperatures,and the sintering properties of the synthesized materials were characterized.The results show that the optimal light-burned temperature for synthesizing active magnesium aluminate spinel raw materials with small grain sizes and high sintering activity is 1400℃.The active spinel raw materials were sintered at 1750℃ for 3 h to form a dense spinel material,in which the spinel grains were well developed,exhibited a dense interlocking structure,and were uniformly distributed,with an average grain size of about 7.26μm.The bulk density and apparent porosity of the dense spinel material were 3.29 g·cm^(-3) and 3.5%,respectively.展开更多
Dissolution kinetics of CaO·2Al_(2)O_(3)(CA_(2))particles in a synthetic CaO-Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2)steelmaking slag system have been investigated using the high-temperature confocal laser scanning microscope.Effects...Dissolution kinetics of CaO·2Al_(2)O_(3)(CA_(2))particles in a synthetic CaO-Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2)steelmaking slag system have been investigated using the high-temperature confocal laser scanning microscope.Effects of temperature(i.e.,1500,1550,and 1600℃)and slag composition on the dissolution time of CA_(2)particles are investigated,along with the time dependency of the projection area of the particle during the dissolution process.It is found that the dissolution rate was enhanced by either an increase in temperature or a decrease in slag viscosity.Moreover,a higher ratio of CaO/Al_(2)O_(3)(C/A)leads to an increased dissolution rate of CA_(2)particle at 1600℃.Thermodynamic calculations suggested the dissolution product,i.e.,melilite,formed on the surface of the CA_(2)particle during dissolution in slag with a C/A ratio of 3.8 at 1550℃.Scanning electron microscopy equipped with energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry analysis of as-quenched samples confirmed the dissolution path of CA_(2)particles in slags with C/A ratios of 1.8 and 3.8 as well as the melilite formed on the surface of CA_(2)particle.The formation of this layer during the dissolution process was identified as a hindrance,impeding the dissolution of CA_(2)particle.A valuable reference for designing or/and choosing the composition of top slag for clean steel production is provided,especially using calcium treatment during the secondary refining process.展开更多
基金Projects(51971039,51671037)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(19KJA530001)supported by the Natural Science Research Project of Higher Education of Jiangsu,ChinaProject(KYCX21_2868)supported by the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province,China。
文摘Based on the diffusion channel,the influence of Si content on the microstructure evolution of iron-based hot-dip Al-χSi coating was analyzed(χ=0,1.5 wt%,3.0 wt% and 7.0 wt%).The results show that the introduction of Si makes the reaction interface change from the lingual-tooth interface of hot-dip Al to the flat interface of hot-dip Al-Si.It also reduces the thickness of the alloy layer in the coating,especially the Fe_(2)Al_(5) layer.When the Si content is 1.5 wt%or 3.0 wt%,the diffusion channel crosses the conjugate line of the two-phase region(FeAl_(3)+liquid phase)into the FeAl_(3) single-phase region,and then moves to the region with higher Si content.Next,the diffusion channel cuts off the conjugate line of FeAl_(3)phase,τ_(1)/τ_(9) phase,and Fe_(2)Al_(5)phase,which promotes the form ofτ_(1)/τ_(9) phase.The formedτ_(1)/τ_(9) phase inhibits the diffusion between Fe and Al atoms.When the Si content is 7.0 wt%,the diffusion channel passes through the two-phase region(liquid phase+τ_(5))and enters theτ_(5) single-phase region.The form ofτ_(5) single-phase region has a strong inhibitory effect on the interatomic diffusion of Fe and Al,thereby reducing the thickness of the coating,especially the Fe_(2)Al_(5)layer.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52075048,51675058,12232004)Hunan Provincial Excellent Youth Project of the Education Department(Grant No.21B0304)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(Grant No.2023JJ30025)Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province(Grant No.2023RC1058)Scientific Research Innovation Project for Graduate Student of Changsha University of Science and Technology(Grant No.CLSJCX22096)。
文摘The high-temperature oxidation resistance of AISI 321 stainless steel used in solar thermal power heat exchangers determines its service life.In this study,aluminizing and subsequent laser shock peening(LSP)treatments were employed to improve the high-temperature oxidation resistance of AISI 321 stainless steel at 620°C.These two treatments decreased the oxidation rate of AISI 321 steel.Specifically,the optimal oxidation resistance was observed in aluminized steel before oxidation for 144 h owing to the increased entropy of the LSP-treated specimen.After 144 h,LSP-treated steel achieved the best oxidation resistance because of the formation of a protectiveα-Al2O3film.Moreover,the large amount of subgrain boundaries formed on the aluminized layer of the LSP-treated samples could act as short-circuit paths for the outward diffusion of Al,facilitating the rapid nucleation ofα-Al2O3.Meanwhile,the aluminized layer could isolate the contact between the oxidation environment and matrix,thereby decreasing the oxidation rate.Furthermore,the minimum oxidation parabolic constant was calculated for LSP-treated steel(6.45787×10^(-14)),which was 69.18%and 36.36%that of aluminized and 321 steel,respectively,during the entire oxidation process.Therefore,the combination of aluminizing and LSP treatments can improve the high-temperature oxidation resistance of 321 stainless steel,providing a new idea for its surface treatment to achieve a long service life at high temperatures.
文摘Hot-dip aluminizing（HDA） is a proven surface coating technique for improving the oxidation and corrosion resistance of ferrous substrates. Although extensive studies on the HDA of plain carbon steels have been reported, studies on the HDA of stainless steels are limited. Because of the technological importance of stainless steels in high-temperature applications, studies of their microstructural development during HDA are needed. In the present investigation, the HDA of AISI 321 stainless steel was carried out in a pure Al bath. The microstructural features of the coating were studied using scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. These studies revealed that the coating consists of two regions： an Al top coat and an aluminide layer at the interface between the steel and Al. The Al top coat was found to consist of intermetallic phases such as Al_7Cr and Al_3Fe dispersed in an Al matrix. Twinning was observed in both the Al_7Cr and the Al_3Fe phases. Furthermore, the aluminide layer comprised a mixture of nanocrystalline Fe_2Al_5, Al_7Cr, and Al. Details of the microstructural features are presented, and their formation mechanisms are discussed.
基金supported by the National Science Foundation of China (Nos.50701044 and 50890171)the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (No.2005CB623604)
文摘This study reports the significantly enhanced aluminizing behaviors of a low carbon steel at temperatures far below the austenitizing temperature, with a nanostructured surface layer produced by surface mechanical attrition treatment （SMAT）. A much thicker iron aluminide compound layer with a much enhanced growth kinetics of η-Fe2Al5 in the SMAT sample has been observed relative to the coarse-grained steel sample. Compared to the coarse-grained sample, a weakened texture is formed in the aluminide layer in the SMAT sample. The aluminizing kinetics is analyzed in terms of promoted difusivity and nucleation frequency in the nanostructured surface layer.
文摘Aluminizing coating and aluminizing-dispersed Y 2O 3 composite coating were prepared on 20 steel specimens by pulsed spark technique, which exhibited a micro-crystallized structure with grain size in the range of several ten to several hundred nanometers. It is shown that, after oxidation at 600 ℃ in air for 100 h, these two kinds of coatings have excellent resistance to high temperature oxidation and scale spallation, and the aluminizing-dispersed Y 2O 3 composite coating has even better property than the aluminizing coating. AFM, SEM, EDS and XRD were applied to analyze the surface morphology, composition and phases structure of these coatings and the oxide scale formed in oxidation. The mechanism for these coatings that how to enhance the oxidation resistance and scale spallation resistance was discussed by considering the factors, such as Al concentration on the selective oxidation of Fe-Al alloy, the effect of micro-crystallization, reactive element effect (REE) caused by dispersed Y 2O 3, etc.
文摘Pure titanium samples were aluminized at 950,1025 and 1100 ℃ for 0-6 h in a pack containing 10%Al＋5%NaF＋85%Al2O3 in mass traction.The aluminized layers formed on the samples were characterized.The kinetic studies indicated that the diffusion of Al-bearing gases through the pack is the rate-controlling step in this process.The activation energy of 161.8 kJ/mol was calculated for this step.In addition,the mass gains of the aluminized samples were predicted using the partial pressures of gases in the pack and those adjacent to the samples surface.The predicted values are in good agreement wim the experimental measurements at 950 ℃ but are higher than those measured at 1025 and 1100 ℃.
基金Basic Research Priorities Program of the Science and Technology Committee of Shanghai(03JC14063)Shanghai Leading Academic Discipline Project(J50503)Innovative Program of the Education Commission of Shanghai(11YZ112)
文摘Aluminum was deposited by diffusion into Cu-Al-Y alloy substrates by the pack-cementation process.Diffusion was carried out in two kinds of container with pot-type and can-type,and the results are presented.The effects of various time and temperature on the coating characteristics of Cu-Al-Y was also investigated.The result shows that the diffusion layer is nearly 170-200μm in thickness by aluminizing treatment at 900-950℃for 6-8 h in pot-type container.The aluminized layers were observed by a scanning electron micrograph(SEM),we can found:A uniform coating was achieved on Cu-Al-Y alloy surface,relatively uniform thickness and even interfaces between the layers and the substrate.The diffusion coefficient of Al in Cu-Al-Y alloys at 900℃in pot-type container can be calculated is 3.65×10-12 m 2 /s.
基金supported by the Foundation of Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Structural Materials and Application Technology (No. ASMA 201403)Cooperative Innovation Fund of Jiangsu Province (No. BY 2014004-09)
文摘In this study, the two kinds of Fe-Al coatings were fabricated by pack aluminizing on low-carbon steel at different temperatures. The corrosion behavior of the Fe-Al coatings in artificial seawater was investigated by the electrochemical and weight loss techniques. Results show that the thickness of coating layer increases with increasing aluminizing temperature. The coatings exhibit high micro-hardness and good metallurgical bonding with the substrate. In comparison with the steel substrate, the corrosion current density Ico^r of the Fe-AI coatings is always lower than that of substrate, about 1/38 or 1/33 after 2 h immersion, and 1/3 or 1/6 for 720 h immersion. As can be seen from the weight loss curve, the Fe-AI coatings show less loss than that of the substrate within 30-day immersion. The corrosion products formed on the surface of the coatings include oxides of Al, Mg, Fe and Ca, and pitting defect has also been found. The Fe-Al coating with higher content of Fe2Al5 has better corrosion resistance.
文摘Hot-dip coating has been practically employed in manufacturing zinc alloy coated steel sheets.However,it is difficult to coat aluminum alloy on a bulky steel substrate without sufficient preheating,because a rapidly solidified layer containing gas babbles is formed on a substrate surface.A variety of iron-aluminides are also formed at the interface of a steel and aluminum hot-dip coating system,which is the main difficulty in joining of steel with aluminum.Ultrasonic vibration was applied to a steel substrate during hot-dip coating of aluminum alloy to control a rapidly solidified layer and a brittle reaction layer.Hot dipping of columnar steel substrates into molten aluminum alloy （Al-2.7 mass fraction Si-4.6 mass fraction Sn） was carried out through the use of a Langevin oscillator with resonant frequency of 19.5 kHz.The application of ultrasonic vibration is quite effective to control a rapidly solidified layer and a surface oxide layer from a substrate surface by the sonocapillary effect based on a cavitation phenomenon,so that the intimate contact is achieved at the beginning of hot-dip coating.The application of ultrasonic vibration to hot-dipping is effective to control a reaction layer with less than 5 #m in thickness.An impact test exhibits that the good adhesive strength is approved in hot-dipped aluminum coatings with a thin reaction layer of approximately 5μm.
文摘Aluminizing of Cu by a pack cementation process was performed to improve its surface properties.The effect of variation of pack aluminizing temperature from 800 to 900℃ and aluminizing time from 1 to 6 h on the microstructure and the thickness of the aluminide coating of Cu was investigated. Pack aluminizing of Cu significantly improved the microhardness and the oxidation resistance. The microhardness was increased about seven times and the oxidation resistance,after 96 h exposure in air at 900℃, was extremely increased ten times by aluminizing Cu at 900℃ for 3 h.
文摘The coating microstructure of hot-dip aluminum (HDA) of deformed low-carbon steel containing RE was analyzed by metallography microscopy, TEM and XRD, and the forming mechanism was also discussed. The results show that, the Fe_2Al_5 phase, on whose subcrystal boundaries, Al particles with the size of 7～30 μm existing on parallel linear are, grows a strong orientation. And the spread activation energy of Al is 155.22 kJ·mol -1. In addition, the effects of deformation on coating microstructure of hot-dip aluminum and the function of RE were preliminarily analyzed.
基金Iraqi International Center for Science and Industry (IICSI, 2005-1)
文摘IN 600 alloy was coated with two different types of coatings, Cr-modified aluminide coating this is called aluminizing-chromizing and Y-doped chromium modified aluminide coating this is called aluminizing-chromizing-yttriumizing. Diffusion coating was carried at 1 050℃ for 8 h under Ar atmosphere by simultaneous aluminizing-chromizing process and by simultaneous aluminizing-chromizing- yttriumizing. Cyclic oxidation tests were conducted on the uncoated and on the coated Inconel 600 alloy in the temperature range 800- 1 000℃ in CO2 for 100 h at 10 h cycle.The results showed that the oxidation kinetics for uncoated Inconel 600 alloy in CO2 is parabolic and the phases present are NiO, （Fe, Cr）2O3 , NiFe2O4 and NiCrO4. The oxidation kinetics for both coated systems in CO2 was found to be parabolic and the value ofkp for both coated systems were found to be lower than that for uncoated Inconel 600 alloy. Oxide phases that formed on coated systems are Al2O3 and NiCrO4. The role of yttrium can be attributed to its ability to improve the adherence of the oxide scale.
基金Project (51071135) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject (20114301110005) supported by the Ph. D.Programs Foundation of Ministry of Education of ChinaProject (10XZX15) supported by the Science Foundation of Xiangtan University,China
文摘The effect of Si on the growth kinetics of intermetallic compounds during the reaction of solid iron and molten aluminum was investigated with a scanning electron microscope coupled with an energy dispersive X-ray spectroscope, and hot-dip aluminized experiments. The results show that the intermetallic layer is composed of major Fe2Al5 and minor FeAl3. The Al-Fe-Si ternary phase, rl/rg, is formed in the Fe2Al5 layer. The tongue-like morphology of the Fe2Als layer becomes less distinct and disappears finally as the content of Si in aluminum bath increases. Si in the bath improves the prohibiting ability to the growth of Fe2Als and FeAl3. When the contents of Si are 0, 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5%, 2.0% and 3.0%, the activation energies of Fe2Al5 are evaluated to be 207, 186, 169, 168, 167 and 172 kJ/mol, respectively. The reduction of the activation energy might result from the lattice distortion caused by Si atom penetrating into the Fe2Al5 phase. When Si atom occupies the vacancy site, it blocks easy diffusion path and results in the disappearance of tongue-like morphology.
文摘The steel surface treatment by rare-earth aluminithermic aluminizing,which was utilized onthermal couple,buried parts of lightning arrester and silencer of automobile,has met with success.This new technique was studied by Beijing University of Science and Technology,BeijingIron-steel Institute and Jingdong Work of Corrosion-protective Materials cooperatively.The steel
文摘The surface treatment technology of hot aluminum-zinc steel plate and UV curing technology may be effectively combined in the present research. According to different light curing mechanisms, different formulations from UV curing surface treatment agents can be applied to the surface treatment of hot aluminum-zinc steel plate, mainly including 3-ethyl-3-benzoxy-methyl oxacyclobutane (TCM 104) and 3,4-epoxy-cyclohexylformic acid -3',4'-epoxy-cyclohexyl methyl ester (UVR 6110) as active diluents, high molecular weight polyfunctional oxacyclobutane as oligomer, triaryl sulfonium salt as a cationic photoinitiator, and an anthracene compound as a sensitizer. 385 nm LED lamp used as a radiation resource, the effects of the proportion of active diluent, the type and amount of photoinitiator, the amount of sensitizer, the curing temperature, and the amount of nano-SiO<sub>2</sub> on the photocuring rate were investigated by photoper-scanning differential calorimetry (Photo-DSC). The experimental results show that the system has the fastest photocuring rate under the conditions of 8:2 ratio of TCM 104 to UVR 6110, 2.5% photoinitiator, 0.6% sensitizer, 0.2% nano-SiO<sub>2</sub> additive, and 80˚C curing temperature. Based on addition of the appropriate number of various additives, the cationic photocuring surface treatment solution was prepared and further coated on the hot-dip galvalume steel plates. After curing, the passivation films were characterized by neutral salt spray test (NSST), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), electrochemical testing and other methods. The results show that the formulations could be cured at an energy of 150 mJ/cm<sup>2</sup>, and the overall performance of the passivation film could meet with the requirements of the downstream users.
文摘Plain carbon steels were dipped in molten aluminum bath at 720°C ±5°C and diffused for 1, 2.5 and 6 hours respectively and then boronized at 950°C for 6 hours. The oxidation, hot-corrosion and abrasion resistance behavior were examined. The experimental results showed the compounds of the aluminized layer, from the surface to the matrix, were composed of Fe2Al5 ( n -phase ) .. Fe3Al ( -phase ) and a phase. The microstructure of aluminized plus complex boronized were similar to that simplex boronized. The XRD analysis results indicated that there existed Fe2B> Fe2AlB2and Fe2Als in this kind of layer. The simplex aluminized layers still remained bright gray appearance when oxidized at 950°C, but complex boronized layer was not able to resist oxidization at the temperature. Both the layers of complex boronized and aluminized had the same anti-oxidization level in the circulative oxidization tests, and also good anti-corrosion ability in molten salt medium. Under dry abrasive conditions, wear resistance of complex boronized layer was superior to the aluminized layer.
基金Project(0511021600) supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province, China
文摘The RE-aluminized coating and pure aluminized coating on 20 carbons steel were prepared by hot dip aluminizing method at 740℃. After diffusion treatment at 850℃for 4 h, the distribution of aluminum and lanthanum elements in the coating was analyzed with energy disperse spectroscopy(EDS) and electron probe microanalyses(EPMA), and the lattice parameter ofα-Fe in the matrix of the coating was measured precisely by X-ray diffractometer(XRD). The results show that RE permeates into the aluminized coating, leads to lattice disturbance and increases the depth of the aluminized coating. On the basis of the results, the expression of the diffusion coefficient of Al atoms is derived from the diffusion flow, and the effect of the high vacancy concentration and high concentration gradient of vacancies on the diffusion of Al atoms was analyzed by establishing the kinetics model of the vacancy mechanism of diffusion. The results show that the high vacancy concentration and high concentration gradient of vacancies in the RE-aluminized processes are the main reason why the diffusion coefficient of Al atoms in RE-aluminizing is bigger than that in pure aluminizing.
文摘In order to prepare high density magnesium aluminate spinel materials,the light-burned magnesia and alumina powder were used as the main raw materials.Active magnesium aluminate spinel powders were synthesized at different temperatures,and the sintering properties of the synthesized materials were characterized.The results show that the optimal light-burned temperature for synthesizing active magnesium aluminate spinel raw materials with small grain sizes and high sintering activity is 1400℃.The active spinel raw materials were sintered at 1750℃ for 3 h to form a dense spinel material,in which the spinel grains were well developed,exhibited a dense interlocking structure,and were uniformly distributed,with an average grain size of about 7.26μm.The bulk density and apparent porosity of the dense spinel material were 3.29 g·cm^(-3) and 3.5%,respectively.
基金the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada(NSERC)for funding this researchThis research used a high temperature confocal laser scanning microscope-VL2000DX-SVF17SP funded by Canada Foundation for Innovation John Evans Leaders Fund(CFI JELF,Project Number:32826),a PANalytical X’Pert diffraction instrument located at the Centre for crystal growth,Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research,and a scanning electron microscope-JEOL 6610 located at the Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy at McMaster University.W.Mu would like to acknowledge Swedish Iron and Steel Research Office(Jernkonteret),STINT and SSF for supporting the time for international collaboration research regarding clean steel.
文摘Dissolution kinetics of CaO·2Al_(2)O_(3)(CA_(2))particles in a synthetic CaO-Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2)steelmaking slag system have been investigated using the high-temperature confocal laser scanning microscope.Effects of temperature(i.e.,1500,1550,and 1600℃)and slag composition on the dissolution time of CA_(2)particles are investigated,along with the time dependency of the projection area of the particle during the dissolution process.It is found that the dissolution rate was enhanced by either an increase in temperature or a decrease in slag viscosity.Moreover,a higher ratio of CaO/Al_(2)O_(3)(C/A)leads to an increased dissolution rate of CA_(2)particle at 1600℃.Thermodynamic calculations suggested the dissolution product,i.e.,melilite,formed on the surface of the CA_(2)particle during dissolution in slag with a C/A ratio of 3.8 at 1550℃.Scanning electron microscopy equipped with energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry analysis of as-quenched samples confirmed the dissolution path of CA_(2)particles in slags with C/A ratios of 1.8 and 3.8 as well as the melilite formed on the surface of CA_(2)particle.The formation of this layer during the dissolution process was identified as a hindrance,impeding the dissolution of CA_(2)particle.A valuable reference for designing or/and choosing the composition of top slag for clean steel production is provided,especially using calcium treatment during the secondary refining process.
