In-situ tensile tests were conducted on a chemically corroded third-generation single-crystal superalloy DD9 at 980 and 1100℃.The phase transformation in the surface areas during the tensile process was analyzed usin...In-situ tensile tests were conducted on a chemically corroded third-generation single-crystal superalloy DD9 at 980 and 1100℃.The phase transformation in the surface areas during the tensile process was analyzed using field emission scanning electron microscope,energy dispersive X-ray spectroscope,electron probe X-ray microanalysis,and transmission electron microscope.The phase transformation mechanism on the surface and the influence mechanism were studied through observation and dynamic calculation.During tensile tests at elevated temperatures,chemical corrosion promotes the precipitation of topologically close-packed(tcp)μphase andσphase on the alloy surface.Both the precipitation amount and size of these two phases on the surface at 1100℃are greater than those at 980℃.The precipitation of tcp phase on the alloy surface results in the formation of an influence layer on the surface area,and the distribution characteristics of alloying elements are significantly different from those of the substrate.The depth of the influence layer at 1100℃is greater than that at 980℃.The precipitation of tcp phase prompts the phase transition fromγphase toγ′phase around the tcp phase.展开更多
Cation disordering is a common issue in Ni-rich cathodes that significantly degrades cycle life and compromises safety.The cubic rock-salt phase formation and the slow oxidation kinetics of Ni^(2+)during solid-state s...Cation disordering is a common issue in Ni-rich cathodes that significantly degrades cycle life and compromises safety.The cubic rock-salt phase formation and the slow oxidation kinetics of Ni^(2+)during solid-state sintering are widely recognized as the principal causes of these structural defects.To solve this issue,a topotactic soft-chemical precursor engineering strategy is proposed for use in aqueous solution.By utilizing the layered structure of the precursor,this method allows for selective proton extraction and efficient Ni^(2+)oxidation,along with rapid Li+intercalation to form a layered lithiated intermediate.This intermediate crystallizes without further phase transitions during subsequent heat treatment,preventing structural defects caused by complex phase evolution and slow ion diffusion.The resulting cathode exhibits a long-range ordered layered structure and a uniform phase distribution,enabling efficient Li+insertion and extraction.Electrochemical tests reveal a high discharge capacity of 229.6 mAh g^(−1)and an initial coulombic efficiency of 95.77%at 0.1 C,greatly exceeding the performance of a conventionally synthesized cathode(210.3 mAh g^(−1),88.93%).Improved Li^(+)transport kinetics reduces phase-transition hysteresis and alleviates stress concentration,resulting in better cycling stability with a capacity retention of 85.3%after 300 cycles,compared to 61.5%for the conventional sample.This work presents a scalable and effective synthesis route for Ni-rich cathodes with reduced structural disorder and extended lifespan,providing valuable insights into how the regulation of intermediate phases influences electrochemical performance in high-performance Ni-rich cathodes.展开更多
Glacier landslide cascading hazards pose threats to communities and infrastructure,affected by complex processes including the amplification of mass flow volume through erosion and entrainment,transformation of hazard...Glacier landslide cascading hazards pose threats to communities and infrastructure,affected by complex processes including the amplification of mass flow volume through erosion and entrainment,transformation of hazard types,ice-water phase change,and enhanced mobility of the mass flow.Scientifically simulating these physical phenomena proves challenging.This study introduces GMFA(glacier mass flow analysis),an integrated numerical model that advances the field by:(1)proposing depth-averaged fluctuation energy and internal energy equations,(2)incorporating the ice-water phase change and the entrainment-deposition process,and(3)capturing their effects on mass flow runout characteristics.The model employs the finite volume method to solve the multi-physics coupled governing equations,enabling efficient large-scale simulations.The model is verified through three numerical tests covering flow dynamics,temperature evolution,and thermo-hydro-mechanical runout processes.The model is applied to analyze a hazard chain that occurred on 10 September 2020 on the Tibetan Plateau.The multi-scenario simulation results indicate an entrained mass volume of(4.95±0.11)×10^(5)m^(3),and a ratio of entrained mass volume to source material volume of 0.44.The solid concentration decreases from 0.6-0.7 to 0.1-0.15 with increasing runout distance,indicating a transition from avalanche to debris flood.The internal energy rises by(3-4)×10^(3)kJ/m^(3),driving rapid ice melting from 0.1 to 0.2 to near-zero concentration.The model effectively quantifies volume amplification,ice-water phase changes,and multi-hazard transformations.This model pushes the geoscience frontier,extending computational capability from single-to multi-hazard simulations and providing a powerful tool for analyzing glacier cascading hazards.展开更多
The water-quenched(WQ)2195 Al−Li alloy was subjected to stretching at different temperatures,from room temperature(RT)to−196℃(CT),to investigate the effect of cryogenic deformation on the aging precipitation behavior...The water-quenched(WQ)2195 Al−Li alloy was subjected to stretching at different temperatures,from room temperature(RT)to−196℃(CT),to investigate the effect of cryogenic deformation on the aging precipitation behaviors and mechanical properties.The precipitation kinetics of the T1 phase and the microstructures in peak aging state were investigated through the differential scanning calorimetric(DSC)tests and electron microscopy observation.The results show that−196℃deformation produces a high dislocation density,which promotes the precipitation of the T1 phase and refines its sizes significantly.In addition,the grain boundary precipitates(GBPs)of−196℃-stretched samples are suppressed considerably due to the high dislocation density in the grain interiors,which increases the ductility.In comparison,the strength remains nearly constant.Thus,it is indicated that cryogenic forming has the potential to provide the shape and property control for the manufacture of critical components of aluminum alloys.展开更多
It is well known that aluminum and copper exhibit structural phase transformations in quasi-static and dynamic measurements,including shock wave loading.However,the dependence of phase transformations in a wide range ...It is well known that aluminum and copper exhibit structural phase transformations in quasi-static and dynamic measurements,including shock wave loading.However,the dependence of phase transformations in a wide range of crystallographic directions of shock loading has not been revealed.In this work,we calculated the shock Hugoniot for aluminum and copper in different crystallographic directions([100],[110],[111],[112],[102],[114],[123],[134],[221]and[401])of shock compression using molecular dynamics(MD)simulations.The results showed a high pressure(>160 GPa for Cu and>40 GPa for Al)of the FCC-to-BCC transition.In copper,different characteristics of the phase transition are observed depending on the loading direction with the[100]compression direction being the weakest.The FCC-to-BCC transition for copper is in the range of 150–220 GPa,which is consistent with the existing experimental data.Due to the high transition pressure,the BCC phase transition in copper competes with melting.In aluminum,the FCC-to-BCC transition is observed for all studied directions at pressures between 40 and 50 GPa far beyond the melting.In all considered cases we observe the coexistence of HCP and BCC phases during the FCC-to-BCC transition,which is consistent with the experimental data and atomistic calculations;this HCP phase forms in the course of accompanying plastic deformation with dislocation activity in the parent FCC phase.The plasticity incipience is also anisotropic in bothmetals,which is due to the difference in the projections of stress on the slip plane for different orientations of the FCC crystal.MD modeling results demonstrate a strong dependence of the FCC-to-BCC transition on the crystallographic direction,in which the material is loaded in the copper crystals.However,MD simulations data can only be obtained for specific points in the stereographic direction space;therefore,for more comprehensive understanding of the phase transition process,a feed-forward neural network was trained using MD modeling data.The trained machine learning model allowed us to construct continuous stereographic maps of phase transitions as a function of stress in the shock-compressed state of metal.Due to appearance and growth of multiple centers of new phase,the FCC-to-BCC transition leads to formation of a polycrystalline structure from the parent single crystal.展开更多
Theβsolidifiedγ-TiAl alloy holds important application value in the aerospace industry,while its com-plex phase compositions and geometric structures pose challenges to its microstructure control during the thermal-...Theβsolidifiedγ-TiAl alloy holds important application value in the aerospace industry,while its com-plex phase compositions and geometric structures pose challenges to its microstructure control during the thermal-mechanical process.The microstructure evolution of Ti-43Al-4Nb-1Mo-0.2B alloy at 1200℃/0.01 s−1 was investigated to clarify the coupling role of dynamic recrystallization(DRX)and phase transformation.The results revealed that the rate of DRX inα2+γlamellar colonies was comparatively slower than that inβo+γmixed structure,instead being accompanied by intense lamellar kinking and rotation.The initiation and development rates of DRX inα2,βo,andγphases decreased sequentially.The asynchronous DRX of the various geometric structures and phase compositions resulted in the un-even deformed microstructure,and the dynamic softening induced by lamellar kinking and rotation was replaced by strengthened DRX as strain increased.Additionally,the blockyα2 phase and the terminals ofα2 lamellae were the preferential DRX sites owing to the abundant activated slip systems.Theα2→βo transformation within lamellar colonies facilitated DRX and fragment ofα2 lamellae,while theα2→γtransformation promoted the decomposition ofα2 lamellae and DRX ofγlamellae.Moreover,the var-iedβo+γmixed structures underwent complicated evolution:(1)Theγ→βo transformation occurred at boundaries of lamellar colonies,followed by simultaneous DRX ofγlamellar terminals and neighboringβo phase;(2)DRX occurred earlier within the band-likeβo phase,with the delayed DRX in enclosedγphase;(3)DRX within theβo synapses and neighboringγphase was accelerated owing to generation of elastic stress field;(4)Dispersedβo particles triggered particle stimulated nucleation(PSN)ofγphase.Eventually,atomic diffusion along crystal defects inβo andγphases caused fracture of band-likeβo phase and formation of massiveβo particles,impeding grain boundary migration and hindering DRXed grain growth ofγphase.展开更多
Latent heat thermal energy storage(TES)effectively reduces the mismatch between energy supply and demand of renewable energy sources by the utilization of phase change materials(PCMs).However,the low thermal conductiv...Latent heat thermal energy storage(TES)effectively reduces the mismatch between energy supply and demand of renewable energy sources by the utilization of phase change materials(PCMs).However,the low thermal conductivity and poor shape stability are the main drawbacks in realizing the large-scale application of PCMs.Promisingly,developing composite PCM(CPCM)based on porous supporting mate-rial provides a desirable solution to obtain performance-enhanced PCMs with improved effective thermal conductivity and shape stability.Among all the porous matrixes as supports for PCM,three-dimensional carbon-based porous supporting material has attracted considerable attention ascribing to its high ther-mal conductivity,desirable loading capacity of PCMs,and excellent chemical compatibility with various PCMs.Therefore,this work systemically reviews the CPCMs with three-dimensional carbon-based porous supporting materials.First,a concise rule for the fabrication of CPCMs is illustrated in detail.Next,the experimental and computational research of carbon nanotube-based support,graphene-based support,graphite-based support and amorphous carbon-based support are reviewed.Then,the applications of the shape-stabilized CPCMs including thermal management and thermal conversion are illustrated.Last but not least,the challenges and prospects of the CPCMs are discussed.To conclude,introducing carbon-based porous materials can solve the liquid leakage issue and essentially improve the thermal conductivity of PCMs.However,there is still a long way to further develop a desirable CPCM with higher latent heat capacity,higher thermal conductivity,and more excellent shape stability.展开更多
The intermetallic compounds based on the tetragonal ThMn_(12) prototype crystal structure have exhibited great potential as advanced rare-earth-lean permanent magnets due to their excellent intrinsic magnetic properti...The intermetallic compounds based on the tetragonal ThMn_(12) prototype crystal structure have exhibited great potential as advanced rare-earth-lean permanent magnets due to their excellent intrinsic magnetic properties.However,the trade-off between the phase stability and the magnetic performance is often encountered in the ThMn_(12)-type magnets.This work was focused on the effects of V doping and nanos-tructuring on the phase stability and magnetic properties of ThMn_(12)-type Sm-Co-based magnets.Novel SmCo_(12)-based nanocrystalline alloys with the SmCo_(12) main phase were prepared for the first time.The prepared alloys from the optimal design achieved obviously higher coercivity than the isotropic SmFe_(12)-based alloys,together with comparable performance of other magnetic features.The enhancement in the coercivity was ascribed to the pinning of domain walls by the nanocrystalline grain boundaries and stacking faults.First-principles calculations and magnetic structure analysis disclosed that V substitution can stabilize the SmCo_(12) lattice and elevate its magnetocrystalline anisotropy.This study provides a new approach to developing stabilized metastable structured rare-earth-lean alloys with high magnetic per-formance.展开更多
We adopted the solution impregnation route with aluminum dihydrogen phosphate solution as liquid medium for effective surface modification on graphite substrate.The mass ratio of graphite to Al(H_(2)PO_(4))_(3) change...We adopted the solution impregnation route with aluminum dihydrogen phosphate solution as liquid medium for effective surface modification on graphite substrate.The mass ratio of graphite to Al(H_(2)PO_(4))_(3) changed from 0.5:1 to 4:1,and the impregnation time changed from 1 to 7 h.The typical composite phase change thermal storage materials doped with the as-treated graphite were fabricated using form-stable technique.To investigate the oxidation and anti-oxidation behavior of the impregnated graphite at high temperatures,the samples were put into a muffle furnace for a cyclic heat test.Based on SEM,EDS,DSC techniques,analyses on the impregnated technique suggested an optimized processing conditions of a 3 h impregnation time with the ratio of graphite:Al(H_(2)PO_(4))_(3) as 1:3 for graphite impregnation treatment.Further investigations on high-temperature phase change heat storage materials doped by the treated graphite suggested excellent oxidation resistance and thermal cycling performance.展开更多
Hydrogen-based mineral phase transformation(HMPT)technology has demonstrated its effectiveness in separating iron and enriching rare earths from Bayan Obo refractory ores.However,further research is needed to clarify ...Hydrogen-based mineral phase transformation(HMPT)technology has demonstrated its effectiveness in separating iron and enriching rare earths from Bayan Obo refractory ores.However,further research is needed to clarify the phase composition and floatability of rare earths obtained after HMPT owing to the associated phase transformations.This study explored the mineralogical characteristics and separation behavior of rare earths in HMPT-treated iron tailings.Process mineralogy studies conducted via BGRIMM process mineralogy analysis and X-ray diffraction revealed that the main valuable minerals in the tailings included rare-earth oxides(9.15wt%),monazite(5.31wt%),and fluorite(23.52wt%).The study also examined the impact of mineral liberation and gangue mineral intergrowth on flotation performance.Flotation tests achieved a rare-earth oxide(REO)grade of 74.12wt% with a recovery of 34.17% in open-circuit flotation,whereas closed-circuit flotation resulted in a REO grade of 60.27wt% with a recovery of 73%.Transmission electron microscopy and scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy-dispersive spectroscopy revealed that monazite remained stable during the HMPT process,while bastnaesite was transformed into Ce_(7)O_(12)and CeF_(3),leading to increased collector consumption.Nonetheless,the HMPT process did not significantly affect the flotation performance of rare earths.The enrichment of fluorite in the tailings highlighted its further recovery potential.The integration of HMPT with magnetic separation and flotation presents an efficient strategy for recovering rare earths,iron,and fluorite from Bayan Obo ores.展开更多
A series of Al-xSi-yGe filler metals(x=4–12 and y=10–40,wt%)were prepared,and the effect of Si and Ge on microstructure and melting characteristics of filler metals was studied.The thermodynamic model of Al-Si-Ge te...A series of Al-xSi-yGe filler metals(x=4–12 and y=10–40,wt%)were prepared,and the effect of Si and Ge on microstructure and melting characteristics of filler metals was studied.The thermodynamic model of Al-Si-Ge ternary alloy was established to analyze the phase formation mechanism of filler metals based on Miedema model,Tanaka model,and Toop equation.This research provided a basis for the composition optimization of filler metals and the analysis of metallurgical reaction process between filler metals and base materials.Results show that Al-Si-Ge alloy is composed of Al-Ge eutectic phase,Al-Si eutectic phase,and primary Si.Ge addition promotes the precipitation of primary Si.Ge is the main melting point depressant element of filler metals.With the increase in Ge content from 10wt%to 40wt%,the solid phase line of filler metals remains unchanged,whereas the liquidus temperature decreases from 567.65°C to 499.96°C.With the increase in Ge content of filler metal,Ge content in eutectic Si phase is increased,the endothermic peak of Al-Si eutectic reaction according to thermogravimetry curve becomes smoother,and Al-Si eutectic temperature is decreased.Ge addition can reduce the free energy of Al-Si alloy system.The lowest point of free energy is located on Al-Ge side.The eutectic Ge phase with the composition similar to pure Ge composition is the most likely to appear in the microstructure of filler metals,whereas the eutectic Si phase with the composition similar to pure Si composition is the least likely to appear.The thermodynamic calculation results are consistent with the experiment results.展开更多
Shape memory alloys(SMAs)are unique materials that exhibit the ability to recover their original shape upon heating after being deformed at low temperatures.Due to their remarkable properties,such as high strength,exc...Shape memory alloys(SMAs)are unique materials that exhibit the ability to recover their original shape upon heating after being deformed at low temperatures.Due to their remarkable properties,such as high strength,excellent fatigue resistance,and the ability to undergo significant recoverable deformation,SMAs have found extensive applications in various fields,including biomedical devices,robotics,aerospace,automotive industries,and smart textiles.This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the phase transformation behavior and smart applications of SMAs,focusing on the underlying mechanisms,characteristics,and technological advancements in SMA-based devices.It explores the various phases involved in SMA behavior,including the martensitic and austenitic phases,thermoelastic transformations,and stress-induced phase transformations.Furthermore,this paper discusses the applications of SMAs in smart technologies,including their use in medical devices,actuators,sensors,and energy harvesting systems.By exploring the key factors influencing phase transformations,this study highlights the potential of SMAs in designing next-generation smart materials and systems.展开更多
TiAl alloys with the(α2+γ)lamellar structure are highly valued for their excellent high-temperature strength and creep resistance.Understanding the formation mechanism of the lamellar structure is crucial for tuning...TiAl alloys with the(α2+γ)lamellar structure are highly valued for their excellent high-temperature strength and creep resistance.Understanding the formation mechanism of the lamellar structure is crucial for tuning the microstructure and properties.This work investigates the formation of lamellar structure in Ti-48AI-7Nb-2.5V-1Cr alloy,revealing the presence of hcp-based long-period superstructure(hcp-LPS)as a metastable phase during lamellar formation.The identification of hcp-LPS demonstrates that the necessary solute enrichment for the formation ofγlamellae occurs on the hexagonalαmatrix,implying that phase separation ofα→Al-richαlamellae+Al-depletedαlamellae is the first step of lamellar formation.Once phase separation is completed,all subsequent phase transitions occur within the Al-richαlamellae.Additionally,the formation of twin lamellae is further discussed.The formation of the twin lamellae occurs sequentially.Pre-existing lamella promotes the formation of later lamella by inducing so-lute enrichment in its surrounding region,and then the successive slip of Shockley partial dislocations with opposite Burgers vectors ensures special stacking of later lamellae.These findings not only con-tribute to the fundamental understanding of spinodal mechanisms in hexagonal crystals,but also provide novel insights into the formation of twin lamellae.展开更多
A phase-field model integrated with the thermodynamic databases was constructed to investigate the impact of Ni content on the precipitation kinetics and phase transformation of the Cu-rich phase in Fe-Cu-Ni alloy at ...A phase-field model integrated with the thermodynamic databases was constructed to investigate the impact of Ni content on the precipitation kinetics and phase transformation of the Cu-rich phase in Fe-Cu-Ni alloy at 773 K.The results demonstrated that the Cu core-Ni shell structures form via the decomposition of Cu-Ni co-clusters,which is consistent with previous experimental results.As the Ni content increases,both the volume fraction and number density of Cu-rich precipitates increase,while their size decreases.With the increase in Ni content,the transformation from a Cu to 9R Cu is accelerated,which is the opposite to the result of increasing Mn content.Magnetic energy can increase the nucleation rate of the Cu-rich phase,but it does not affect the phase transformation driving force required for its crystal structure transformation.展开更多
This study demonstrates simultaneous enhancement of magnetic and mechanical properties in NdFeB magnets through Ti addition.The coercivity increases by 1.1 kOe without compromising remanence,while bending strength imp...This study demonstrates simultaneous enhancement of magnetic and mechanical properties in NdFeB magnets through Ti addition.The coercivity increases by 1.1 kOe without compromising remanence,while bending strength improves by 159.05%.Analytical results reveal that Ti predominantly combines with free B atoms to form TiB_(2)phases,which reduce the brittleness of grain boundary(GB)phase and impede dislocation motion.The superposition of stress fields around dislocations generates reactive forces that counteract external loads,thereby enhancing GB strength.Concurrently,B depletion in GB phases induces amorphous transformation,further enhancing boundary strength.A minor fraction of Ti incorporates into the main phase,enhancing covalent bond strength and forming a reinforced main phase.Additionally,Ti addition promotes grain refinement and increases GB density,significantly improving bending strength.The synergistic effects of heterogeneous phase formation,amorphous transformation,main phase reinforcement,and grain refinement collectively enable coordinated strengthening between the main phase and GBs.This multi-mechanism approach provides novel insights for mechanical property optimization in Nd FeB magnets.展开更多
1.Introduction.Ni-Mn-X(X=Ga,In,Sn,or Sb)Heusler alloys have versatile properties[1-4],such as shape memory effect[1],superelastic-ity[5],magnetocaloric effect[3],elastocaloric effect[6],and even multicaloric effect[7]...1.Introduction.Ni-Mn-X(X=Ga,In,Sn,or Sb)Heusler alloys have versatile properties[1-4],such as shape memory effect[1],superelastic-ity[5],magnetocaloric effect[3],elastocaloric effect[6],and even multicaloric effect[7],that indicate their potential for use in actu-ators,sensors,micropumps,energy harvesters,and solid-state re-frigeration[8-10].Among the alloys,Ni-Mn-Sn-based alloys are environment-friendly and cost-effective[6,7,11],and hence,they have received widespread attention.展开更多
Cr_(2)AlC,a representative MAX phase,gains increasing attention for the excellent oxidation tolerance and corrosion resistance used in harsh high temperature and strong radiation environments.However,the lack of the p...Cr_(2)AlC,a representative MAX phase,gains increasing attention for the excellent oxidation tolerance and corrosion resistance used in harsh high temperature and strong radiation environments.However,the lack of the phase formation mechanism has become the key bottleneck to the practical applications for Cr_(2)AlC synthesis with high purity at low temperatures.In this work,we fabricated the amorphous Cr-Al-C coating by a hybrid magnetron sputtering/cathodic arc deposition technique,in which the in-situ heating transmission electron microscopy(TEM)was conducted in a temperature range of 25-650℃ to address the real-time phase transformation for Cr_(2)AlC coating.The results demonstrated that increas-ing the temperature from 25 to 370℃ led to the structural transformation from amorphous Cr-Al-C to the crystalline Cr_(2)Al interphases.However,the high-purity Cr_(2)AlC MAX phase was distinctly formed at 500℃,accompanied by the diminished amorphous feature.With the further increase of temperature to 650℃,the decomposition of Cr_(2)AlC to Cr_(7)C_(3)impurities was observed.Similar phase evolution was also evidenced by the Ab-initio molecular dynamics calculations,where the bond energy of Cr-Cr,Cr-Al,and Cr-C played the key role in the formed crystalline stability during the heating process.The observa-tions not only provide fundamental insight into the phase formation mechanism for high-purity Cr_(2)AlC coatings but also offer a promising strategy to manipulate the advanced MAX phase materials with high tolerance to high-temperature oxidation and heavy ion radiations.展开更多
High-temperature confocal laser scanning microscopy(HT-CLSM)is considered as a powerful tool for in situ observation of the phase transformation of steels at elevated temperatures.It breaks the limitation that convent...High-temperature confocal laser scanning microscopy(HT-CLSM)is considered as a powerful tool for in situ observation of the phase transformation of steels at elevated temperatures.It breaks the limitation that conventional approaches on this aspect can only post-mortem the microstructure at room temperature.The working principle and major functions of HT-CLSM in initial are introduced and the utilization in details with HT-CLSM is summarized,including the behaviors of melting-solidifying,austenite reversion,as well as the austenite decomposition(formation of Widmanstätten,pearlite,acicular ferrite,bainite and martensite)in steels.Moreover,a serie of HT-CLSM images are used to explore the growth kinetic of phase at elevated temperatures with additional theoretical calculation models.Finally,the in situ HT-CLSM observations of phase transformation,combined with post-mortem electron backscatter diffraction analysis,is also summarized to elucidate the crystallographic evolution.展开更多
The addition of Ce significantly enhances cleanliness of steel and modifies precipitation phases.However,there are differences in the effects of different alloy systems,especially its role in M54 steel is insufficient...The addition of Ce significantly enhances cleanliness of steel and modifies precipitation phases.However,there are differences in the effects of different alloy systems,especially its role in M54 steel is insufficiently understood.This study investigates the evolution of inclusions and precipitation phases in M54 steel ingots with varying Ce additions.Results indicate that the addition of Ce reduces the content of impurity elements(O and S)and transforms Mg and Al inclusions into Ce inclusions,which is due to the stronger affinity between Ce and impurity elements such as O and S.Ce inclusions serve as nucleation sites for dendrites,reducing secondary dendrite arm spacing.In addition,these inclusions and Cecontaining precipitated phase also act as nucleation sites for carbide precipitates,effectively refining their distribution by reducing growth spaces and increasing nucleation density.Notably,as Ce content increases from 0 to 0.01 wt%,the precipitation phase content decreases significantly but rises slightly with further increases in Ce content due to the formation of additional Ce-containing precipitates.By quantitatively comparing the dendrite arm spacing,cleanliness,content and size of precipitated phase,it is determined that the optimum addition amount of Ce for M54 steel is about 0.01 wt%.展开更多
文摘In-situ tensile tests were conducted on a chemically corroded third-generation single-crystal superalloy DD9 at 980 and 1100℃.The phase transformation in the surface areas during the tensile process was analyzed using field emission scanning electron microscope,energy dispersive X-ray spectroscope,electron probe X-ray microanalysis,and transmission electron microscope.The phase transformation mechanism on the surface and the influence mechanism were studied through observation and dynamic calculation.During tensile tests at elevated temperatures,chemical corrosion promotes the precipitation of topologically close-packed(tcp)μphase andσphase on the alloy surface.Both the precipitation amount and size of these two phases on the surface at 1100℃are greater than those at 980℃.The precipitation of tcp phase on the alloy surface results in the formation of an influence layer on the surface area,and the distribution characteristics of alloying elements are significantly different from those of the substrate.The depth of the influence layer at 1100℃is greater than that at 980℃.The precipitation of tcp phase prompts the phase transition fromγphase toγ′phase around the tcp phase.
基金the financial support from the Central South University Fundamental Research Funds (Grant No.2025ZZTS0444)the Innovation-Driven Research Program(Grant No. 2023 CXQD053)+3 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 52274310)the financial support (Project No.H202111040350002)the provision of the hydroxide precursors from Ningbo Ronbay New Energy Technology Co.,Ltdsupported in part by the High-Performance Computing Center of Central South University
文摘Cation disordering is a common issue in Ni-rich cathodes that significantly degrades cycle life and compromises safety.The cubic rock-salt phase formation and the slow oxidation kinetics of Ni^(2+)during solid-state sintering are widely recognized as the principal causes of these structural defects.To solve this issue,a topotactic soft-chemical precursor engineering strategy is proposed for use in aqueous solution.By utilizing the layered structure of the precursor,this method allows for selective proton extraction and efficient Ni^(2+)oxidation,along with rapid Li+intercalation to form a layered lithiated intermediate.This intermediate crystallizes without further phase transitions during subsequent heat treatment,preventing structural defects caused by complex phase evolution and slow ion diffusion.The resulting cathode exhibits a long-range ordered layered structure and a uniform phase distribution,enabling efficient Li+insertion and extraction.Electrochemical tests reveal a high discharge capacity of 229.6 mAh g^(−1)and an initial coulombic efficiency of 95.77%at 0.1 C,greatly exceeding the performance of a conventionally synthesized cathode(210.3 mAh g^(−1),88.93%).Improved Li^(+)transport kinetics reduces phase-transition hysteresis and alleviates stress concentration,resulting in better cycling stability with a capacity retention of 85.3%after 300 cycles,compared to 61.5%for the conventional sample.This work presents a scalable and effective synthesis route for Ni-rich cathodes with reduced structural disorder and extended lifespan,providing valuable insights into how the regulation of intermediate phases influences electrochemical performance in high-performance Ni-rich cathodes.
基金supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U20A20112)the Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong SAR Government,China(Grant Nos.T22-606/23-R and 16206923).
文摘Glacier landslide cascading hazards pose threats to communities and infrastructure,affected by complex processes including the amplification of mass flow volume through erosion and entrainment,transformation of hazard types,ice-water phase change,and enhanced mobility of the mass flow.Scientifically simulating these physical phenomena proves challenging.This study introduces GMFA(glacier mass flow analysis),an integrated numerical model that advances the field by:(1)proposing depth-averaged fluctuation energy and internal energy equations,(2)incorporating the ice-water phase change and the entrainment-deposition process,and(3)capturing their effects on mass flow runout characteristics.The model employs the finite volume method to solve the multi-physics coupled governing equations,enabling efficient large-scale simulations.The model is verified through three numerical tests covering flow dynamics,temperature evolution,and thermo-hydro-mechanical runout processes.The model is applied to analyze a hazard chain that occurred on 10 September 2020 on the Tibetan Plateau.The multi-scenario simulation results indicate an entrained mass volume of(4.95±0.11)×10^(5)m^(3),and a ratio of entrained mass volume to source material volume of 0.44.The solid concentration decreases from 0.6-0.7 to 0.1-0.15 with increasing runout distance,indicating a transition from avalanche to debris flood.The internal energy rises by(3-4)×10^(3)kJ/m^(3),driving rapid ice melting from 0.1 to 0.2 to near-zero concentration.The model effectively quantifies volume amplification,ice-water phase changes,and multi-hazard transformations.This model pushes the geoscience frontier,extending computational capability from single-to multi-hazard simulations and providing a powerful tool for analyzing glacier cascading hazards.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No. 2019YFA0708801)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51875125)。
文摘The water-quenched(WQ)2195 Al−Li alloy was subjected to stretching at different temperatures,from room temperature(RT)to−196℃(CT),to investigate the effect of cryogenic deformation on the aging precipitation behaviors and mechanical properties.The precipitation kinetics of the T1 phase and the microstructures in peak aging state were investigated through the differential scanning calorimetric(DSC)tests and electron microscopy observation.The results show that−196℃deformation produces a high dislocation density,which promotes the precipitation of the T1 phase and refines its sizes significantly.In addition,the grain boundary precipitates(GBPs)of−196℃-stretched samples are suppressed considerably due to the high dislocation density in the grain interiors,which increases the ductility.In comparison,the strength remains nearly constant.Thus,it is indicated that cryogenic forming has the potential to provide the shape and property control for the manufacture of critical components of aluminum alloys.
基金founded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation,State assignments for research,registration No.1024032600084-8-1.3.2Study of the grain growth and the formation of polycrystalline structure as a result of phase transition(Section 6)was founded by the Russian Science Foundation,Project No.24-71-00078+3 种基金https://rscf.ru/en/project/24-71-00078/(accessed on 01 December 2025).Study of the orientation dependence of the phase transition of aluminum in Section 3 was founded by the Russian Science Foundation,Project No.24-19-00684https://rscf.ru/en/project/24-19-00684/(accessed on 01 December 2025).
文摘It is well known that aluminum and copper exhibit structural phase transformations in quasi-static and dynamic measurements,including shock wave loading.However,the dependence of phase transformations in a wide range of crystallographic directions of shock loading has not been revealed.In this work,we calculated the shock Hugoniot for aluminum and copper in different crystallographic directions([100],[110],[111],[112],[102],[114],[123],[134],[221]and[401])of shock compression using molecular dynamics(MD)simulations.The results showed a high pressure(>160 GPa for Cu and>40 GPa for Al)of the FCC-to-BCC transition.In copper,different characteristics of the phase transition are observed depending on the loading direction with the[100]compression direction being the weakest.The FCC-to-BCC transition for copper is in the range of 150–220 GPa,which is consistent with the existing experimental data.Due to the high transition pressure,the BCC phase transition in copper competes with melting.In aluminum,the FCC-to-BCC transition is observed for all studied directions at pressures between 40 and 50 GPa far beyond the melting.In all considered cases we observe the coexistence of HCP and BCC phases during the FCC-to-BCC transition,which is consistent with the experimental data and atomistic calculations;this HCP phase forms in the course of accompanying plastic deformation with dislocation activity in the parent FCC phase.The plasticity incipience is also anisotropic in bothmetals,which is due to the difference in the projections of stress on the slip plane for different orientations of the FCC crystal.MD modeling results demonstrate a strong dependence of the FCC-to-BCC transition on the crystallographic direction,in which the material is loaded in the copper crystals.However,MD simulations data can only be obtained for specific points in the stereographic direction space;therefore,for more comprehensive understanding of the phase transition process,a feed-forward neural network was trained using MD modeling data.The trained machine learning model allowed us to construct continuous stereographic maps of phase transitions as a function of stress in the shock-compressed state of metal.Due to appearance and growth of multiple centers of new phase,the FCC-to-BCC transition leads to formation of a polycrystalline structure from the parent single crystal.
基金financially supported by the National Key Re-search and Development Program of China(No.2021YFB3702604)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52174377)+1 种基金the Chongqing Natural Science Foundation Project(No.CSTB2023NSCQ-MSX0824)This work was also supported by the Shaanxi Materials Analysis&Research Center and the Analytical&Testing Center of NPU.
文摘Theβsolidifiedγ-TiAl alloy holds important application value in the aerospace industry,while its com-plex phase compositions and geometric structures pose challenges to its microstructure control during the thermal-mechanical process.The microstructure evolution of Ti-43Al-4Nb-1Mo-0.2B alloy at 1200℃/0.01 s−1 was investigated to clarify the coupling role of dynamic recrystallization(DRX)and phase transformation.The results revealed that the rate of DRX inα2+γlamellar colonies was comparatively slower than that inβo+γmixed structure,instead being accompanied by intense lamellar kinking and rotation.The initiation and development rates of DRX inα2,βo,andγphases decreased sequentially.The asynchronous DRX of the various geometric structures and phase compositions resulted in the un-even deformed microstructure,and the dynamic softening induced by lamellar kinking and rotation was replaced by strengthened DRX as strain increased.Additionally,the blockyα2 phase and the terminals ofα2 lamellae were the preferential DRX sites owing to the abundant activated slip systems.Theα2→βo transformation within lamellar colonies facilitated DRX and fragment ofα2 lamellae,while theα2→γtransformation promoted the decomposition ofα2 lamellae and DRX ofγlamellae.Moreover,the var-iedβo+γmixed structures underwent complicated evolution:(1)Theγ→βo transformation occurred at boundaries of lamellar colonies,followed by simultaneous DRX ofγlamellar terminals and neighboringβo phase;(2)DRX occurred earlier within the band-likeβo phase,with the delayed DRX in enclosedγphase;(3)DRX within theβo synapses and neighboringγphase was accelerated owing to generation of elastic stress field;(4)Dispersedβo particles triggered particle stimulated nucleation(PSN)ofγphase.Eventually,atomic diffusion along crystal defects inβo andγphases caused fracture of band-likeβo phase and formation of massiveβo particles,impeding grain boundary migration and hindering DRXed grain growth ofγphase.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52127816),the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2020YFA0715000)the National Natural Science and Hong Kong Research Grant Council Joint Research Funding Project of China(No.5181101182)the NSFC/RGC Joint Research Scheme sponsored by the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong and the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.N_PolyU513/18).
文摘Latent heat thermal energy storage(TES)effectively reduces the mismatch between energy supply and demand of renewable energy sources by the utilization of phase change materials(PCMs).However,the low thermal conductivity and poor shape stability are the main drawbacks in realizing the large-scale application of PCMs.Promisingly,developing composite PCM(CPCM)based on porous supporting mate-rial provides a desirable solution to obtain performance-enhanced PCMs with improved effective thermal conductivity and shape stability.Among all the porous matrixes as supports for PCM,three-dimensional carbon-based porous supporting material has attracted considerable attention ascribing to its high ther-mal conductivity,desirable loading capacity of PCMs,and excellent chemical compatibility with various PCMs.Therefore,this work systemically reviews the CPCMs with three-dimensional carbon-based porous supporting materials.First,a concise rule for the fabrication of CPCMs is illustrated in detail.Next,the experimental and computational research of carbon nanotube-based support,graphene-based support,graphite-based support and amorphous carbon-based support are reviewed.Then,the applications of the shape-stabilized CPCMs including thermal management and thermal conversion are illustrated.Last but not least,the challenges and prospects of the CPCMs are discussed.To conclude,introducing carbon-based porous materials can solve the liquid leakage issue and essentially improve the thermal conductivity of PCMs.However,there is still a long way to further develop a desirable CPCM with higher latent heat capacity,higher thermal conductivity,and more excellent shape stability.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2021YFB3501502 and 2021YFB3501504).
文摘The intermetallic compounds based on the tetragonal ThMn_(12) prototype crystal structure have exhibited great potential as advanced rare-earth-lean permanent magnets due to their excellent intrinsic magnetic properties.However,the trade-off between the phase stability and the magnetic performance is often encountered in the ThMn_(12)-type magnets.This work was focused on the effects of V doping and nanos-tructuring on the phase stability and magnetic properties of ThMn_(12)-type Sm-Co-based magnets.Novel SmCo_(12)-based nanocrystalline alloys with the SmCo_(12) main phase were prepared for the first time.The prepared alloys from the optimal design achieved obviously higher coercivity than the isotropic SmFe_(12)-based alloys,together with comparable performance of other magnetic features.The enhancement in the coercivity was ascribed to the pinning of domain walls by the nanocrystalline grain boundaries and stacking faults.First-principles calculations and magnetic structure analysis disclosed that V substitution can stabilize the SmCo_(12) lattice and elevate its magnetocrystalline anisotropy.This study provides a new approach to developing stabilized metastable structured rare-earth-lean alloys with high magnetic per-formance.
基金Funded by Scientific and Technological Innovation Project of Carbon Emission Peak and Carbon Neutrality of Jiangsu Province(No.BE2022028-4)。
文摘We adopted the solution impregnation route with aluminum dihydrogen phosphate solution as liquid medium for effective surface modification on graphite substrate.The mass ratio of graphite to Al(H_(2)PO_(4))_(3) changed from 0.5:1 to 4:1,and the impregnation time changed from 1 to 7 h.The typical composite phase change thermal storage materials doped with the as-treated graphite were fabricated using form-stable technique.To investigate the oxidation and anti-oxidation behavior of the impregnated graphite at high temperatures,the samples were put into a muffle furnace for a cyclic heat test.Based on SEM,EDS,DSC techniques,analyses on the impregnated technique suggested an optimized processing conditions of a 3 h impregnation time with the ratio of graphite:Al(H_(2)PO_(4))_(3) as 1:3 for graphite impregnation treatment.Further investigations on high-temperature phase change heat storage materials doped by the treated graphite suggested excellent oxidation resistance and thermal cycling performance.
基金the financial support received from the Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52130406)the National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2021YFC2901000 and 2022YFC2905800)+1 种基金the General Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52274253)Natural Science Foundation Innovation Group Project of Hubei Province,China(No.2023AFA044)。
文摘Hydrogen-based mineral phase transformation(HMPT)technology has demonstrated its effectiveness in separating iron and enriching rare earths from Bayan Obo refractory ores.However,further research is needed to clarify the phase composition and floatability of rare earths obtained after HMPT owing to the associated phase transformations.This study explored the mineralogical characteristics and separation behavior of rare earths in HMPT-treated iron tailings.Process mineralogy studies conducted via BGRIMM process mineralogy analysis and X-ray diffraction revealed that the main valuable minerals in the tailings included rare-earth oxides(9.15wt%),monazite(5.31wt%),and fluorite(23.52wt%).The study also examined the impact of mineral liberation and gangue mineral intergrowth on flotation performance.Flotation tests achieved a rare-earth oxide(REO)grade of 74.12wt% with a recovery of 34.17% in open-circuit flotation,whereas closed-circuit flotation resulted in a REO grade of 60.27wt% with a recovery of 73%.Transmission electron microscopy and scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy-dispersive spectroscopy revealed that monazite remained stable during the HMPT process,while bastnaesite was transformed into Ce_(7)O_(12)and CeF_(3),leading to increased collector consumption.Nonetheless,the HMPT process did not significantly affect the flotation performance of rare earths.The enrichment of fluorite in the tailings highlighted its further recovery potential.The integration of HMPT with magnetic separation and flotation presents an efficient strategy for recovering rare earths,iron,and fluorite from Bayan Obo ores.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(U22A20191)。
文摘A series of Al-xSi-yGe filler metals(x=4–12 and y=10–40,wt%)were prepared,and the effect of Si and Ge on microstructure and melting characteristics of filler metals was studied.The thermodynamic model of Al-Si-Ge ternary alloy was established to analyze the phase formation mechanism of filler metals based on Miedema model,Tanaka model,and Toop equation.This research provided a basis for the composition optimization of filler metals and the analysis of metallurgical reaction process between filler metals and base materials.Results show that Al-Si-Ge alloy is composed of Al-Ge eutectic phase,Al-Si eutectic phase,and primary Si.Ge addition promotes the precipitation of primary Si.Ge is the main melting point depressant element of filler metals.With the increase in Ge content from 10wt%to 40wt%,the solid phase line of filler metals remains unchanged,whereas the liquidus temperature decreases from 567.65°C to 499.96°C.With the increase in Ge content of filler metal,Ge content in eutectic Si phase is increased,the endothermic peak of Al-Si eutectic reaction according to thermogravimetry curve becomes smoother,and Al-Si eutectic temperature is decreased.Ge addition can reduce the free energy of Al-Si alloy system.The lowest point of free energy is located on Al-Ge side.The eutectic Ge phase with the composition similar to pure Ge composition is the most likely to appear in the microstructure of filler metals,whereas the eutectic Si phase with the composition similar to pure Si composition is the least likely to appear.The thermodynamic calculation results are consistent with the experiment results.
文摘Shape memory alloys(SMAs)are unique materials that exhibit the ability to recover their original shape upon heating after being deformed at low temperatures.Due to their remarkable properties,such as high strength,excellent fatigue resistance,and the ability to undergo significant recoverable deformation,SMAs have found extensive applications in various fields,including biomedical devices,robotics,aerospace,automotive industries,and smart textiles.This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the phase transformation behavior and smart applications of SMAs,focusing on the underlying mechanisms,characteristics,and technological advancements in SMA-based devices.It explores the various phases involved in SMA behavior,including the martensitic and austenitic phases,thermoelastic transformations,and stress-induced phase transformations.Furthermore,this paper discusses the applications of SMAs in smart technologies,including their use in medical devices,actuators,sensors,and energy harvesting systems.By exploring the key factors influencing phase transformations,this study highlights the potential of SMAs in designing next-generation smart materials and systems.
基金supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project of China(No.J2019-VI-0011-0125)ND Basic Research Funds of China(No.G2022WD)Shaanxi Province Innovation Capability Support Program(No.2023-CX-TD-47).
文摘TiAl alloys with the(α2+γ)lamellar structure are highly valued for their excellent high-temperature strength and creep resistance.Understanding the formation mechanism of the lamellar structure is crucial for tuning the microstructure and properties.This work investigates the formation of lamellar structure in Ti-48AI-7Nb-2.5V-1Cr alloy,revealing the presence of hcp-based long-period superstructure(hcp-LPS)as a metastable phase during lamellar formation.The identification of hcp-LPS demonstrates that the necessary solute enrichment for the formation ofγlamellae occurs on the hexagonalαmatrix,implying that phase separation ofα→Al-richαlamellae+Al-depletedαlamellae is the first step of lamellar formation.Once phase separation is completed,all subsequent phase transitions occur within the Al-richαlamellae.Additionally,the formation of twin lamellae is further discussed.The formation of the twin lamellae occurs sequentially.Pre-existing lamella promotes the formation of later lamella by inducing so-lute enrichment in its surrounding region,and then the successive slip of Shockley partial dislocations with opposite Burgers vectors ensures special stacking of later lamellae.These findings not only con-tribute to the fundamental understanding of spinodal mechanisms in hexagonal crystals,but also provide novel insights into the formation of twin lamellae.
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文摘A phase-field model integrated with the thermodynamic databases was constructed to investigate the impact of Ni content on the precipitation kinetics and phase transformation of the Cu-rich phase in Fe-Cu-Ni alloy at 773 K.The results demonstrated that the Cu core-Ni shell structures form via the decomposition of Cu-Ni co-clusters,which is consistent with previous experimental results.As the Ni content increases,both the volume fraction and number density of Cu-rich precipitates increase,while their size decreases.With the increase in Ni content,the transformation from a Cu to 9R Cu is accelerated,which is the opposite to the result of increasing Mn content.Magnetic energy can increase the nucleation rate of the Cu-rich phase,but it does not affect the phase transformation driving force required for its crystal structure transformation.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52361033)National Key Research and Development Program(No.2022YFB3505400)+6 种基金Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Heavy Rare Earth Special use of Sintered NdFeB Project(No.TC220H06J)Academic and Technical Leaders in Major Disciplines in Jiangxi Province(No.20225BCJ23007)Jiangxi Natural Science Foundation Youth Fund(No.20232BAB214011)the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(No.2022QNRC001)Research Projects of Ganjiang Innovation Academy,Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.E255J001)Science and Technology Major Project of Ganzhou(No.202101064871)Program for Excellent Young Talents(No.JXUSTQJYC2024003)
文摘This study demonstrates simultaneous enhancement of magnetic and mechanical properties in NdFeB magnets through Ti addition.The coercivity increases by 1.1 kOe without compromising remanence,while bending strength improves by 159.05%.Analytical results reveal that Ti predominantly combines with free B atoms to form TiB_(2)phases,which reduce the brittleness of grain boundary(GB)phase and impede dislocation motion.The superposition of stress fields around dislocations generates reactive forces that counteract external loads,thereby enhancing GB strength.Concurrently,B depletion in GB phases induces amorphous transformation,further enhancing boundary strength.A minor fraction of Ti incorporates into the main phase,enhancing covalent bond strength and forming a reinforced main phase.Additionally,Ti addition promotes grain refinement and increases GB density,significantly improving bending strength.The synergistic effects of heterogeneous phase formation,amorphous transformation,main phase reinforcement,and grain refinement collectively enable coordinated strengthening between the main phase and GBs.This multi-mechanism approach provides novel insights for mechanical property optimization in Nd FeB magnets.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Pro-gram of China(No.2022YFB3805701)National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(No.52371182,51701052,52192592,52192593)+1 种基金Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(No.2019QNRC001)the Heilongjiang Touyan Innovation Team Program.
文摘1.Introduction.Ni-Mn-X(X=Ga,In,Sn,or Sb)Heusler alloys have versatile properties[1-4],such as shape memory effect[1],superelastic-ity[5],magnetocaloric effect[3],elastocaloric effect[6],and even multicaloric effect[7],that indicate their potential for use in actu-ators,sensors,micropumps,energy harvesters,and solid-state re-frigeration[8-10].Among the alloys,Ni-Mn-Sn-based alloys are environment-friendly and cost-effective[6,7,11],and hence,they have received widespread attention.
基金supported by the financial support of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of China(No.52025014)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52101109 and 52171090)+1 种基金the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.LD24E010003 and LZJWY23E090001)the Natural Science Foundation of Ningbo(Nos.2023J410).
文摘Cr_(2)AlC,a representative MAX phase,gains increasing attention for the excellent oxidation tolerance and corrosion resistance used in harsh high temperature and strong radiation environments.However,the lack of the phase formation mechanism has become the key bottleneck to the practical applications for Cr_(2)AlC synthesis with high purity at low temperatures.In this work,we fabricated the amorphous Cr-Al-C coating by a hybrid magnetron sputtering/cathodic arc deposition technique,in which the in-situ heating transmission electron microscopy(TEM)was conducted in a temperature range of 25-650℃ to address the real-time phase transformation for Cr_(2)AlC coating.The results demonstrated that increas-ing the temperature from 25 to 370℃ led to the structural transformation from amorphous Cr-Al-C to the crystalline Cr_(2)Al interphases.However,the high-purity Cr_(2)AlC MAX phase was distinctly formed at 500℃,accompanied by the diminished amorphous feature.With the further increase of temperature to 650℃,the decomposition of Cr_(2)AlC to Cr_(7)C_(3)impurities was observed.Similar phase evolution was also evidenced by the Ab-initio molecular dynamics calculations,where the bond energy of Cr-Cr,Cr-Al,and Cr-C played the key role in the formed crystalline stability during the heating process.The observa-tions not only provide fundamental insight into the phase formation mechanism for high-purity Cr_(2)AlC coatings but also offer a promising strategy to manipulate the advanced MAX phase materials with high tolerance to high-temperature oxidation and heavy ion radiations.
基金support received from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52274305,U20A20277)the Hubei Province key research and development project(2022BAA021).
文摘High-temperature confocal laser scanning microscopy(HT-CLSM)is considered as a powerful tool for in situ observation of the phase transformation of steels at elevated temperatures.It breaks the limitation that conventional approaches on this aspect can only post-mortem the microstructure at room temperature.The working principle and major functions of HT-CLSM in initial are introduced and the utilization in details with HT-CLSM is summarized,including the behaviors of melting-solidifying,austenite reversion,as well as the austenite decomposition(formation of Widmanstätten,pearlite,acicular ferrite,bainite and martensite)in steels.Moreover,a serie of HT-CLSM images are used to explore the growth kinetic of phase at elevated temperatures with additional theoretical calculation models.Finally,the in situ HT-CLSM observations of phase transformation,combined with post-mortem electron backscatter diffraction analysis,is also summarized to elucidate the crystallographic evolution.
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文摘The addition of Ce significantly enhances cleanliness of steel and modifies precipitation phases.However,there are differences in the effects of different alloy systems,especially its role in M54 steel is insufficiently understood.This study investigates the evolution of inclusions and precipitation phases in M54 steel ingots with varying Ce additions.Results indicate that the addition of Ce reduces the content of impurity elements(O and S)and transforms Mg and Al inclusions into Ce inclusions,which is due to the stronger affinity between Ce and impurity elements such as O and S.Ce inclusions serve as nucleation sites for dendrites,reducing secondary dendrite arm spacing.In addition,these inclusions and Cecontaining precipitated phase also act as nucleation sites for carbide precipitates,effectively refining their distribution by reducing growth spaces and increasing nucleation density.Notably,as Ce content increases from 0 to 0.01 wt%,the precipitation phase content decreases significantly but rises slightly with further increases in Ce content due to the formation of additional Ce-containing precipitates.By quantitatively comparing the dendrite arm spacing,cleanliness,content and size of precipitated phase,it is determined that the optimum addition amount of Ce for M54 steel is about 0.01 wt%.
