The effect of cerium(Ce)addition on the eutectic Si,β-Al_5Fe Si phase,and the tensile properties of A380 alloy specimens prepared by squeeze-casting were studied by optical microscopy(OM),scanning electron microscopy...The effect of cerium(Ce)addition on the eutectic Si,β-Al_5Fe Si phase,and the tensile properties of A380 alloy specimens prepared by squeeze-casting were studied by optical microscopy(OM),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),and X-ray diffraction(XRD).The experimental results showed that Ce more effectively modified the eutectic Si and refined theβ-Al_5Fe Si.The refinement effect significantly increased under a specific pressure of 100 MPa with the addition of Ce from 0.1wt%to 0.9wt%.In contrast,the average length and the aspect ratio of the eutectic Si andβ-Al_5Fe Si exhibited their optimal values when the content of the added Ce was greater than 0.5wt%.Needle-like Al_8Cu_4Ce was precipitated with the addition of excessive Ce;hence,the mechanical properties of A380 gradually decreased with increasing Ce content in the range from 0.3wt%to 0.9wt%.展开更多
The microstructure and mechanical properties at different depths of squeeze-cast,solution-treated and aged Al−5.0Mg−3.0Zn−1.0Cu alloy were investigated.For squeeze-cast alloy,from casting surface to interior,the grain...The microstructure and mechanical properties at different depths of squeeze-cast,solution-treated and aged Al−5.0Mg−3.0Zn−1.0Cu alloy were investigated.For squeeze-cast alloy,from casting surface to interior,the grain size ofα(Al)matrix and width of T-Mg32(AlZnCu)49 phase increase significantly,while the volume fraction of T phase decreases.The related mechanical properties including ultimate tensile strength(UTS)and elongation decrease from 243.7 MPa and 2.3%to 217.9 MPa and 1.4%,respectively.After solution treatment at 470℃ for 36 h,T phase is dissolved into matrix,and the grain size increases so that the UTS and elongation from surface to interior are respectively reduced from 387.8 MPa and 18.6%to 348.9 MPa and 13.9%.After further peak-aging at 120℃ for 24 h,numerous G.P.II zone andη′phase precipitate in matrix.Consequently,UTS values of the surface and interior increase to 449.5 and 421.4 MPa,while elongation values decrease to 12.5%and 8.1%,respectively.展开更多
Studies on the mechanical behaviour of squeeze-cast SiCw / Al composites have been revjewed. The results show that SiCw / Al composites exhibit improved mechan ical properties and cyclic hard ening. The reasons leadin...Studies on the mechanical behaviour of squeeze-cast SiCw / Al composites have been revjewed. The results show that SiCw / Al composites exhibit improved mechan ical properties and cyclic hard ening. The reasons leading to the above results are discussed. Localized deformation near SiC whiskers plays an important role in the initiation of microcracks in the composites, and the fracture of the composites is caused by the abrupt linking of microcracks展开更多
Microstructure and mechanical behavior of the squeeze-casting and squeeze-casting plus T6 heat-treated Mg-8 Gd-2 Y-0.4 Zr magnesium alloys at room and elevated temperatures were investigated. The experimental results ...Microstructure and mechanical behavior of the squeeze-casting and squeeze-casting plus T6 heat-treated Mg-8 Gd-2 Y-0.4 Zr magnesium alloys at room and elevated temperatures were investigated. The experimental results showed that the T6 treated alloy aged at slightly high temperature exhibited good comprehensive strength and ductility. However, the strength of the tested alloys was not sensitive to the change of tensile temperature, i e, the yield strength and ultimate tensile strength did not decrease significantly with increasing tensile temperature, while the ductility increased greatly. In addition, the squeeze-casting alloy exhibited predominant intergranular fracture accompanied by minor transgranular rupture, and the tensile fracture mode for the T6 treated alloy had typical transgranular cleavage fracture.展开更多
基金financially supported by the International Science and Technology Cooperation Program of China (No.2014DFA53050)
文摘The effect of cerium(Ce)addition on the eutectic Si,β-Al_5Fe Si phase,and the tensile properties of A380 alloy specimens prepared by squeeze-casting were studied by optical microscopy(OM),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),and X-ray diffraction(XRD).The experimental results showed that Ce more effectively modified the eutectic Si and refined theβ-Al_5Fe Si.The refinement effect significantly increased under a specific pressure of 100 MPa with the addition of Ce from 0.1wt%to 0.9wt%.In contrast,the average length and the aspect ratio of the eutectic Si andβ-Al_5Fe Si exhibited their optimal values when the content of the added Ce was greater than 0.5wt%.Needle-like Al_8Cu_4Ce was precipitated with the addition of excessive Ce;hence,the mechanical properties of A380 gradually decreased with increasing Ce content in the range from 0.3wt%to 0.9wt%.
基金Projects(51674166,U1902220)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China。
文摘The microstructure and mechanical properties at different depths of squeeze-cast,solution-treated and aged Al−5.0Mg−3.0Zn−1.0Cu alloy were investigated.For squeeze-cast alloy,from casting surface to interior,the grain size ofα(Al)matrix and width of T-Mg32(AlZnCu)49 phase increase significantly,while the volume fraction of T phase decreases.The related mechanical properties including ultimate tensile strength(UTS)and elongation decrease from 243.7 MPa and 2.3%to 217.9 MPa and 1.4%,respectively.After solution treatment at 470℃ for 36 h,T phase is dissolved into matrix,and the grain size increases so that the UTS and elongation from surface to interior are respectively reduced from 387.8 MPa and 18.6%to 348.9 MPa and 13.9%.After further peak-aging at 120℃ for 24 h,numerous G.P.II zone andη′phase precipitate in matrix.Consequently,UTS values of the surface and interior increase to 449.5 and 421.4 MPa,while elongation values decrease to 12.5%and 8.1%,respectively.
文摘Studies on the mechanical behaviour of squeeze-cast SiCw / Al composites have been revjewed. The results show that SiCw / Al composites exhibit improved mechan ical properties and cyclic hard ening. The reasons leading to the above results are discussed. Localized deformation near SiC whiskers plays an important role in the initiation of microcracks in the composites, and the fracture of the composites is caused by the abrupt linking of microcracks
基金Funded by the Major State Basic Research Development Program of China(2016YFB0701405)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51705314)
文摘Microstructure and mechanical behavior of the squeeze-casting and squeeze-casting plus T6 heat-treated Mg-8 Gd-2 Y-0.4 Zr magnesium alloys at room and elevated temperatures were investigated. The experimental results showed that the T6 treated alloy aged at slightly high temperature exhibited good comprehensive strength and ductility. However, the strength of the tested alloys was not sensitive to the change of tensile temperature, i e, the yield strength and ultimate tensile strength did not decrease significantly with increasing tensile temperature, while the ductility increased greatly. In addition, the squeeze-casting alloy exhibited predominant intergranular fracture accompanied by minor transgranular rupture, and the tensile fracture mode for the T6 treated alloy had typical transgranular cleavage fracture.