Effects of different volume fraction of long-period stacking ordered(LPSO)phase on the microstructure,mechanical property and anisotropy of the as-extruded Mg-xZn-yY-0.1Mn(x=1 wt%,2 wt%,4 wt%and y=2 wt%,4 wt%,8 wt%)al...Effects of different volume fraction of long-period stacking ordered(LPSO)phase on the microstructure,mechanical property and anisotropy of the as-extruded Mg-xZn-yY-0.1Mn(x=1 wt%,2 wt%,4 wt%and y=2 wt%,4 wt%,8 wt%)alloys were studied by an optical microscope,a scanning electron microscope,texture analysis,a transmission electron microscope and tensile testing.The results reveal that the volume fraction of LPSO phase increases from ZW12 to ZW24 to ZW48 alloys with the elevating Zn and Y content but constant Y/Zn value,and the mechanical strength of the LPSO-containing Mg-Zn-Y-Mn system is gradually improved when increasing LPSO phases.With the highest volume fraction of LPSO phase,ZW48 alloy presents the highest ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of 427 MPa along the extrusion direction(ED)when compared with those of ZW12 alloy with the UTS of 307 MPa and ZW24 alloy with the UTS of 347 MPa.Moreover,the elongation ratio of ZW48 alloy is maintained to moderate 9.9%,which is also the highest among three studied alloys.On the other hand,texture analysis demonstrates that the basal texture of the a-Mg phase in the ZW48 alloy is significantly weakened by the generation of more LPSO phases.On the contrary,a high texture intensity of a-Mg phase and obvious mechanical anisotropy can be observed for the ZW12 alloy.However,mechanical anisotropy still exists in the ZW48 alloy containing massive LPSO phases,which is attributed primarily to the zonal distribution of large LPSO along the ED.展开更多
We have systematically investigated the microstructures of as-cast Mg_(97.49)Ho_(1.99)Cu_(0.43)Zr_(0.09)alloy by atomic resolution high-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy(HAADF-STEM), r...We have systematically investigated the microstructures of as-cast Mg_(97.49)Ho_(1.99)Cu_(0.43)Zr_(0.09)alloy by atomic resolution high-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy(HAADF-STEM), revealing the coexistence of 18R, 14H and 24R long period stacking/order(LPSO) phases with fully coherent interfaces along step-like composition gradient in a blocky intermetallic compound distributed at grain boundary. The short-range order(SRO) L1_(2)-type Cu_(6)Ho_(8)clusters embedded across AB’C’A-stacking fault layers are directly revealed at atomic scale. Importantly, the order degree of SRO clusters in the present dilute alloy is significant lower than previous 6M and 7M in-plane order reported in ternary Mg-TM(transition metal)-RE(rare earth) alloys, which can be well matched by 9M in-plane order. This directly demonstrates that SRO in-plane L1_(2)-type clusters can be expanded into more dilute composition regions bounded along the definite TM/RE ratio of 3/4. In addition, the estimated chemical compositions of solute enriched stacking fault(SESF) in all LPSO variants are almost identical with the ideal SESF composition of 9M in-plane order, regardless of the type of LPSO phases. The results further support the viewpoint that robust L1_(2)-type TM_(6)RE_(8)clusters play an important role in governing LPSO phase formation.展开更多
The LPSO phase can effectively enhance the mechanical properties of Mg alloys.To investigate the impact of different LPSO phase contents and morphologies on the mechanical properties and strengthening mechanisms of Mg...The LPSO phase can effectively enhance the mechanical properties of Mg alloys.To investigate the impact of different LPSO phase contents and morphologies on the mechanical properties and strengthening mechanisms of Mg-Y-Al alloys under room temperature deformation,this study prepared Mg-12Y-1Al(WA121)alloys containing Bulk-LPSO(B-LPSO),Lattice-LPSO(L-LPSO),and Needle-like LPSO(N-LPSO)with different contents through different heat-treatment processes.The results indicate that with the increase in heat treatment time,the contents of B-LPSO phases remain essentially unchanged,and the contents of L-LPSO and N-LPSO phases gradually increase.The increase in N-LPSO phase content is the most pronounced,with the highest content(7.29%)observed in the alloy treated for 4.5 h.Moreover,the alloy treated for 4.5 h exhibits the best mechanical properties,with ultimate tensile strength(UTS),tensile yield strength(TYS),and elongation(EL)values of 177 MPa,139 MPa,and 4.27%,respectively.Compared to the as-cast alloy,UTS,TYS,and EL increased by 9.94%,11.2%,and 27.1%,respectively.The study reveals that all three LPSO phases exhibit excellent dislocation hindering effects,effectively enhancing strength of the alloy.Additionally,the N-LPSO phase,due to its dense distribution,forms numerous dislocation channels within the grains,dispersing stress concentration within the grains to improve plasticity of the alloy.Furthermore,the interaction between the N-LPSO phase and the other phases in the alloy can also enhance plasticity of the alloy.Therefore,the alloy treated for 4.5 h demonstrates a synergistic improvement in strength and plasticity.Research has revealed that the precipitation mechanism of the N-LPSO phase in the as-cast WA121 alloy involves the formation of an Al-rich region adjacent to the needle-like Mg_(24)Y_(5) phase.Subsequently,the Y element provided by the dissolving Mg_(24)Y_(5) phase reacts with this region,ultimately leading to the formation of the needle-like LPSO phase.展开更多
The heterostructure preparation in Mg-rare earth(RE)alloy has attracted much attention due to the excellent enhancement of strength and ductility.However,the effect of heterostructure composition on mechanical propert...The heterostructure preparation in Mg-rare earth(RE)alloy has attracted much attention due to the excellent enhancement of strength and ductility.However,the effect of heterostructure composition on mechanical properties in Mg-RE alloy is still not clear.In this work,three types of heterostructures with different composition induced by lamellar 14H long period stacking ordered(LPSO)phase were achieved in the Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloys after cyclic extrusion and compression(CEC).The heterostructure was mainly composed of dynamic recrystallization(DRX)grains,deformed coarse grains,multiscale LPSO phase(blocky,granular,lamellar LPSO phase).The strength and ductility of Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloy with heterostructure were simultaneously improved.The DRX behavior during CEC process was largely affected by the lamellar LPSO phase.The lamellar LPSO with large spacing(∼92 nm)and low thickness(∼13.46 nm)is easy to occur kinking behavior and the zigzag kinking area can serve as nucleation sites to promote DRX behavior.While the lamellar LPSO phase with high thickness(∼23.41 nm)and similar spacing(∼82 nm)was ruptured into granular LPSO phase and thus increase the volume fraction of granular LPSO phase,which made a great contribution to DRX behavior by particle stimulated nucleation.The main deformation mechanism of solution treatment+furnace cooling(SF)sample during CEC process is dominated by the multiple slips composed of basal slips,prismatic slips and pyramidal slips.For the solution treatment+air cooling(SA)sample and solution treatment+ageing treatment(ST)sample,the activation of basal slips is the critical deformation mechanism.The main contribution to yield strength is from the grain boundary,dislocation and hetero-deformation induced(HDI)strengthening.Moreover,the HDI strengthening in the SF and SA sample after CEC deformation is much larger than that of ST sample due to the distinct heterostructure composition.展开更多
To explain the precipitation mechanism ofχphase in Co-based superalloys,the microstructural evolution of Co−Ti−Mo superalloys subjected to aging was investigated by X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscope...To explain the precipitation mechanism ofχphase in Co-based superalloys,the microstructural evolution of Co−Ti−Mo superalloys subjected to aging was investigated by X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscope(SEM)and transmission electron microscope(TEM).The results show that the needle-likeχphase is mainly composed ofD0_(19)-Co_(3)(Ti,Mo),which is transformed from L1_(2-γ′)phase,and a specific orientation relationship exists between them.χphase is nucleated through the shearing ofγ′phase due to the influence of stacking fault.The crystal orientation relationship between L1_(2) andD0_(19)can be confirmed as{111}L1_(2)//{0001}_(D0_(19)),and<112>_(L1_(2))//<1100>_(D0_(19)).The growth ofD0_(19-χ)phase depends on the diffusions of Ti and Mo,and consumes a large number of elements.This progress leads to the appearance ofγ′precipitation depletion zone(PDZ)aroundD0_(19-χ)phase.The addition of Ni improves the stability of L1_(2-γ′)phase and the mechanical properties of Co-based superalloys.展开更多
The homogenized Mg−5.6Gd−0.8Zn(wt.%)alloys were treated with water cooling and furnace cooling to obtain specimens without and with the 14H long-period stacking ordered(LPSO)phase.Subsequently,multi-directional forgin...The homogenized Mg−5.6Gd−0.8Zn(wt.%)alloys were treated with water cooling and furnace cooling to obtain specimens without and with the 14H long-period stacking ordered(LPSO)phase.Subsequently,multi-directional forging(MDF)experiments were carried out.The microstructure and mechanical properties of different regions(the center,middle and edge regions)in the MDFed alloys were systematically investigated,and the effect of LPSO phase on them was discussed.The results show that the alloys in different regions undergo significant grain refinement during the MDF process.Inhomogeneous microstructures with different degrees of dynamic recrystallization(DRX)are formed,resulting in microhardness heterogeneity.The alloy with the LPSO phase has higher microstructure homogeneity,a higher degree of recrystallization,and better comprehensive mechanical properties than the alloy without the LPSO phase.The furnace-cooled alloy after 18 passes of MDF has the best comprehensive mechanical properties,with an ultimate compressive strength of 488 MPa,yield strength of 258 MPa,and fracture strain of 21.2%.DRX behavior is closely related to the LPSO phase and deformation temperature.The kinked LPSO phase can act as a potential nucleation site for DRX grains,while the fragmented LPSO phase promotes DRX nucleation through the particle-stimulated nucleation mechanism.展开更多
It is extremely difficult to introduce high-density nano twins during the solidification process of TiAl alloy.In this study,high-density nanotwins are inducted in the as-cast Ti48Al2Cr alloyed by adding Re element.Ph...It is extremely difficult to introduce high-density nano twins during the solidification process of TiAl alloy.In this study,high-density nanotwins are inducted in the as-cast Ti48Al2Cr alloyed by adding Re element.Phase transformation,morphology characteristics of nano twins,compressive and tensile proper-ties,and the related mechanisms have been studied.Results show that B2 phase enriched with Re tends to precipitate along theα_(2)/γinterface within lamellar colony.The stacking fault energy(SFE)ofγphase decreases from 43 mJ/m^(2) to 16 mJ/m^(2) as Re content increases from 0 at.%to 0.6 at.%,decreasing the crit-ical shear stress for twin formation.Compared to the mismatch value ofα_(2)/γinterface(0.004),which of B2/α_(2) and B2/γinterfaces increase to 0.247 and 0.149,respectively.Driven by high interfacial stress,high-density dislocations are generated at the B2/α_(2) interface,providing the dislocation slip channel for the formation of stacking faults(SFs)and nanotwins at the B2/γinterface.Therefore,the mechanism of inducting high-density nanotwins is to reduce the stacking fault energy ofγphase by Re and form highly mismatched B2/α_(2) interface.Compressive strength and the strain increase from 1723 MPa to 2398 MPa and 29%to 39%as Re content increases from 0 at.%to 0.6 at.%,respectively.Tensile strength increases from 356 MPa to 452 MPa without sacrificing plasticity.The improvement in strength and plasticity are attributed to the nano-twinning strengthening and interfacial thermal mismatch strengthening.Forming nanotwins during solidification process serve as the nucleation sites for newly formed twins during de-formation process,increasing the deformation tolerance of TiAl alloy.展开更多
The lower Yarlung Tsangpo River basin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau frequently experiences geo-hazardous occurrences such as landslides,ice/rock avalanches and debris flows,causing loss of human lives and damage to inf...The lower Yarlung Tsangpo River basin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau frequently experiences geo-hazardous occurrences such as landslides,ice/rock avalanches and debris flows,causing loss of human lives and damage to infrastructure.However,a comprehensive inventory map of geohazards is lacking for this region,due to the extreme challenges of the geomorphological and environmental conditions(i.e.,steep terrain,dense vegetation cover,and the presence of ice and snow).To this end,we propose a novel approach for mapping active geohazards in complex mountainous regions through InSAR phase gradient measurements based on a deep learning algorithm,which is then applied to the lower Yarlung Tsangpo River basin for the first time,in order to prepare an inventory map of active geohazards using ascending and descending Sentinel-1 SAR images acquired between March 2017 and July 2023.First,the InSAR phase gradient stacking method was introduced to estimate ground deformation,which offers significant advantages in minimizing the influence of InSAR decorrelation and effectively suppressing topographic residuals and atmospheric delays.InSAR phase gradient rates effectively retrieve patterns of localized ground deformation associated with geohazard activity.Then,a DeepLabv3 deep learning model was established and trained with phase gradient rate maps of manually labeled geohazards,in order to achieve the automatic identification of active geohazards.Our results show that there are 277 active geohazards within the lower Yarlung Tsangpo River basin,encompassing an area of~25600 km^(2).The DeepLabv3 model achieved good precision,recall rate and F1 scores at 92,86 and 90%,respectively.The distribution of detected geohazards is closely correlated with the topographic factors,faults and river system.Compared to the results derived from Small Baseline Subset InSAR(SBAS-InSAR)and optical images,the proposed approach can obtain high density pixels of InSAR measurement in low-coherence scenarios,thus enabling high-accuracy mapping of active geohazards in complex mountainous areas.展开更多
Suitable heat treatment processes were adopted to regulate the precipitation of the lamellar LPSO phase andβ′phase in Mg−Gd−Y−Zn−Zr−Nd alloy.The effects of lamellar LPSO phase andβ′phase on the mechanical properti...Suitable heat treatment processes were adopted to regulate the precipitation of the lamellar LPSO phase andβ′phase in Mg−Gd−Y−Zn−Zr−Nd alloy.The effects of lamellar LPSO phase andβ′phase on the mechanical properties and damping capacity of the alloy were studied systematically.Experimental results demonstrate that the lamellar LPSO phase is more conducive to dynamic recrystallization processes,leading to a high degree of recrystallization and a weak texture intensity,resulting in a higher plasticity and damping capacity.After aging treatment,theβ′precipitates exhibit pronounced aging strengthening and increase the number of mobile interfaces,thus enhancing the strength and damping capacity at the same time.Through regulating lamellar LPSO and agedβ′phase,the alloy achieves high strength and high damping capacity:ultimate tensile strength of 498 MPa,yield strength of 371 MPa and damping capacity of 0.02 at strain amplitude of 1×10^(−3).展开更多
The microstructural evolution of a 18R single phase (S 18) alloy during annealing at 773 K for 100 h was investigated in order to reveal the formation mechanism of 14H phase. The results showed that the as-cast S 18...The microstructural evolution of a 18R single phase (S 18) alloy during annealing at 773 K for 100 h was investigated in order to reveal the formation mechanism of 14H phase. The results showed that the as-cast S 18 alloy was composed of 18R phase (its volume fraction exceeds 93%), W particles and α-Mg phase. The 18R phase in S18 alloy was thermally stable and was not transformed into 14H long period stacking ordered (LPSO) phase during annealing. However, 14H lamellas formed within tiny α-Mg slices, and their average size and volume fraction increased with prolonging annealing time. Moreover, the 14H phase is nucleated within α-Mg independently on the basis of basal stacking faults (SFs). The broadening growth of 14H lamellas is an interface-controlled process which involves ledges on basal planes, while the lengthening growth is a diffusion-controlled process and is associated with diffusion of solute atoms. The formation mechanism of 14H phase in this alloy could be explained as α-Mg'→α-Mg+14H.展开更多
This study was aimed at identifying underlying strengthening mechanisms and predicting the yield strength of as-extruded Mg-Zn-Y alloys with varying amounts of yttrium (Y) element. The addition of Y resulted in the ...This study was aimed at identifying underlying strengthening mechanisms and predicting the yield strength of as-extruded Mg-Zn-Y alloys with varying amounts of yttrium (Y) element. The addition of Y resulted in the formation of ternary 1 (Mg3YZn6), W (Mg3Y2Zn3) and LPSO (Mg12YZn) phases which subse- quently reinforced alloys ZM31 + 0.3Y, ZM31 + 3.2Y and ZM31 + 6Y, where the value denoted the amount of Y element (in wt%). Yield strength of the alloys was determined via uniaxial compression testing, and grain size and second-phase particles were characterized using OM and SEM. In-situ high-temperature XRD was performed to determine the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), which was derived to be 1.38 x 10^-5 K^-1 and 2.35 x 10^-5 K^-1 for W and LPSO phases, respectively. The individual strengthening effects in each material were quantified for the first time, including grain refinement, Orowan looping, thermal mismatch, dislocation density, load-bearing, and particle shearing contributions. Grain refinement was one of the major strengthening mechanisms and it was present in all the alloys studied, irrespective of the second-phase particles. Orowan looping and crE mismatch were the predominant strengthening mechanisms in the ZM31+0.3Y and ZM31 + 3.2Y alloys containing I and W phases, respectively, while load-bearing and second-phase shearing were the salient mechanisms contributing largely to the superior yield strength of the LPSO-reinforced ZM31 + 6Y alloy.2017 Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of The editorial office of Journal of Materials Science & Technology.展开更多
The mechanical properties of two main precipitating phases(LPSO and MgRE)and matrix in Mg-Gd-Y-Nd-Zn bioalloy were examined using nanoindentation method.A new is suggested for characterizing the elastic-plastic behavi...The mechanical properties of two main precipitating phases(LPSO and MgRE)and matrix in Mg-Gd-Y-Nd-Zn bioalloy were examined using nanoindentation method.A new is suggested for characterizing the elastic-plastic behavior,fracture toughness and strain rate sensitivity(SRS)of materials within micro/nanoscale.Firstly,a nanomechanical model was developed for extracting hardness(H),young’s modulus(E)and yield stress(σY)from the characteristic load points which were subsequently analyzed by atomic force microscope(AFM)images.The elasticity data and AFM data were then utilized for determination of plastic deformation in constituent phases.The displacement of the indentation gets the highest value for Mg matrix and between precipitates,depth is more in LPSO rather than that of MgRE.The serrated flow or the behavior of shear bands may originate from the side effect of the interface region in Mg alloys with precipitates.It can be deduced that the KIC produced by both L method and energy-based calculation are both reliable for KIC approximation.The maximum load in simulation withμ=0.2 friction is marginally lesser than that of the frictionless(μ=0)one while elastic recovery of indentation withμ=0.2 is higher to some extent.展开更多
Casting magnesium alloys hold the greatest share of magnesium application products due to their short processing period, low cost and near net shape forming. Compared with conventional commercial magnesium alloys or o...Casting magnesium alloys hold the greatest share of magnesium application products due to their short processing period, low cost and near net shape forming. Compared with conventional commercial magnesium alloys or other Mg–RE-based alloys, the novel Mg–RE–TM cast alloys with long period stacking ordered(LPSO) phases usually possess a higher strength and are promising candidates for aluminum alloy applications. Up to now, two ways: alloying design and casting process control(including subsequent heat treatments), have been predominantly employed to further improve the mechanical properties of these alloys. Alloying with other elements or ceramic particles could alter the solidifi cation pattern of alloys, change the morphology of LPSO phases and refi ne the microstructures. Diff erent casting techniques(conventional casting, rapidly solidifi cation, directional solidifi cation, etc.) introduce various microstructure characteristics, such as dendritic structure, nanocrystalline, metastable phase, anisotropy. Further heat treatments could activate the transformation of various LPSO structures and precipitation of diverse precipitates. All these evolutions exert great impacts on the mechanical properties of the LPSO-containing alloys. However, the underlying mechanisms still remain a subject of debate. Therefore, this review mainly provides the state of the art of the casting magnesium alloys research and the accompanying challenges and summarizes some topics that merit future investigation for developing high-performance Mg–RE–TM cast alloys.展开更多
Featured initial microstructures of Mg-11Gd-4Y-2Zn-0.5Zr alloy(wt%) were obtained by adjusting temperatures of solid solution and cooling methods, including island intergranular 18R and 14H LPSO phases with low-densit...Featured initial microstructures of Mg-11Gd-4Y-2Zn-0.5Zr alloy(wt%) were obtained by adjusting temperatures of solid solution and cooling methods, including island intergranular 18R and 14H LPSO phases with low-density stacking faults, differentially spaced lamellar intragranular 14H-LPSO phases, and network intergranular 18R-LPSO phases with high-density intragranular stacking faults. Effects of these featured LPSO phases and stacking faults on dynamic recrystallization(DRX) behavior were investigated via hot compression. Promoted DRX behavior via particle stimulated nucleation(PSN) is introduced by coexisting intergranular island 18R and 14H LPSO phases and intragranular wide spacing lamellar 14H-LPSO phases, contributing the highest DRX fraction of 42.6%. Conversely, it is found that DRX behavior with network intergranular 18R-LPSO phases and dense intragranular stacking fault is considerably inhibited with the lowest fraction of 22.8%. That is, the restricted DRX due to dislocations pinning by stacking faults overwhelms the enhanced DRX behavior via PSN of island intergranular 18R and 14H LPSO phases. Specially, compared with dense intragranular lamellar 14H-LPSO phases, high-density stacking faults exert a larger inhibition effect on DRX behavior.展开更多
It is a long-term challenge to further improve the corrosion resistance while ensuring the strength of magnesium(Mg)alloys.Revealing the effect of potential fluctuation on the micro-galvanic corrosion and the subseque...It is a long-term challenge to further improve the corrosion resistance while ensuring the strength of magnesium(Mg)alloys.Revealing the effect of potential fluctuation on the micro-galvanic corrosion and the subsequent film formation is important for understanding the corrosion mechanism of Mg alloys with multiple strengthening phases/structures.Here,we prepared the high-strength Mg-14.4Er-1.44Zn-0.3Zr(wt.%)alloys containing hybrid structures,i.e.,elongated long-period stacking ordered(LPSO)blocks+intragranular stacking faults(SFs)/LPSO lamellae.The Mg alloy with elongated LPSO blocks and intragranular LPSO lamellae(EZ-500 alloy)obtains good corrosion resistance(2.2 mm y^(–1)),while the Mg alloy containing elongated LPSO blocks and intragranular SFs(EZ-400 alloy)shows a significantly higher corrosion rate(6.9 mm y^(–1)).The results of scanning Kelvin probe force microscopy(SKPFM)show the elongated LPSO blocks act as cathode phase(87 mV in EZ-400 alloy),and the SFs serve as the weak anode(30 mV in EZ-400 alloy),resulting in high potential fluctuation in EZ-400 alloy.On the contrary,both elongated blocks and intragranular lamellae are cathodic LPSO phase(67–69 mV)in EZ-500 alloy,leading to a lower potential fluctuation.Quasi in-situ atomic force microscope(AFM)observation indicates that high potential fluctuation would cause strong micro-galvanic corrosion,and subsequently leads to the failure in rapid formation of corrosion film,finally forming a loose and porous film,while relatively low potential fluctuation could result in more uniform corrosion mode and facilitate the rapid formation of protective film.Therefore,we propose that it is an effective way to develop high-strength corrosionresistant Mg alloys by controlling the potential fluctuation to form a“uniform potential”strengthening microstructure。展开更多
The microstructure of the precipitated phases of Mg95.sGd3Zn1Zro.2 alloys with long-period stacking ordered structure before and after heat treatment is discussed. The corrosion properties of the as-cast (F), solid-...The microstructure of the precipitated phases of Mg95.sGd3Zn1Zro.2 alloys with long-period stacking ordered structure before and after heat treatment is discussed. The corrosion properties of the as-cast (F), solid-solution (T4) and aging-treated (T6) alloys in 1% NaC1 solution are studied. The hydrogen evolution and electrochemical measurements display that the as-cast Mg95.sGd3Zn1Zro.2 alloy with the continuous network eutectic phase exhibits the greatest corrosion resistance, while T6 sample with some needle-like phases and the particle phases is the worst among the three alloys. It is proposed to be mainly related to the amount, composition, microstructure and distribution of the precipitated phases.展开更多
The microstructure and damping capacities of MgZnxYi.33x(x=l-4at.%)alloys were discussed and researched.The main phase composition of the alloys consists of a_Mg and long-period stacking ordered(LPSO)phase.Due to incr...The microstructure and damping capacities of MgZnxYi.33x(x=l-4at.%)alloys were discussed and researched.The main phase composition of the alloys consists of a_Mg and long-period stacking ordered(LPSO)phase.Due to increasedLPSO phase,grain size was refined.LPSO phase was advantageous to the damping properties of the Mg-Zn-Y alloys.Mg-7%Zn-12.8%Y has the highest damping capacity up to0.04.Due to stacking fault probability,the LPSO phase in the Mg-Zn-Yalloys could be new damping source to dissipate energy so as to contribute to the improvement of damping capacities.展开更多
The microstructures and strengthening mechanisms of the Mg-8.2 Gd-4.6 Y-1.5 Zn-0.4 Zr(wt%) alloy with long-period stacking ordered(LPSO),β’ and γ type phases were systematically studied.The results show that the LP...The microstructures and strengthening mechanisms of the Mg-8.2 Gd-4.6 Y-1.5 Zn-0.4 Zr(wt%) alloy with long-period stacking ordered(LPSO),β’ and γ type phases were systematically studied.The results show that the LPSO with lamellar and block structures forms near the grain boundaries.The grains are clearly refined,and the 18 R LPSO phase is oriented along the extrusion direction after extrusion.Some particles also precipitate from the Mg matrix dynamically.The extruded alloy exhibits a remarkable agehardening response,and mechanical properties,with a tensile strength(TS) of 449 MPa,yield strength(YS) of 362 MPa,and elongation of 7.9% obtained in the peak-aged alloy.The strengthening mechanisms of the alloy in different states are discussed.Grain boundary and precipitation strengthening are the main strengthening mechanisms for the peak-aged alloy.展开更多
In this work,as-cast Mg-Ni-Y alloys were proposed to develop a feasible material for fracturing balls,and their mechanical performance and corrosion behavior were systematically investigated.Long period stacking order...In this work,as-cast Mg-Ni-Y alloys were proposed to develop a feasible material for fracturing balls,and their mechanical performance and corrosion behavior were systematically investigated.Long period stacking order(LPSO)phase was firstly introduced to improve both the mechanical properties and degradation rate of magnesium alloys.With the increase of LPSO phase,the compressive strength was improved significantly,while the elongation of the alloys decreased owing to the relatively brittle nature of LPSO phase.Due to the higher corrosion potential of LPSO phase,the LPSO phase can accelerate the corrosion process by providing more micro-couples.However,the LPSO phase would serve as the corrosion barrier between the corrosion medium and the matrix when the contents of LPSO phase are too high in Mg92.5Ni3Y4.5 and Mg87.5Ni5Y7.5 alloys.As-cast Mg97.5Ni1Y1.5 alloy with satisfactory mechanical properties and rapid degradation rate was successfully developed,exhibiting a high degradation rate of 6675 mm/a(93℃)in 3 wt.%KCl solution and a favorable ultimate compressive strength of 410 MPa.The degradation rate of Mg97.5Ni1Y1.5 alloy is 2-5 times of the current commercial magnesium alloy fracturing materials.展开更多
The influence of solid solution treatment on the microstructure and corrosion resistance of as-cast Mg_(95.5)Zn_(1.5)Y_(3)alloy is characterized.The microstructure of the as-cast Mg_(95.5)Zn_(1.5)Y_(3)alloy mainly con...The influence of solid solution treatment on the microstructure and corrosion resistance of as-cast Mg_(95.5)Zn_(1.5)Y_(3)alloy is characterized.The microstructure of the as-cast Mg_(95.5)Zn_(1.5)Y_(3)alloy mainly consisted ofα-Mg,W(Mg_(3)Zn_(3)Y_(2))phase,and the long period stacking ordered(LPSO)(Mg_(12)ZnY)phase.After solid solution treatment,most of the W phase disappears gradually with increasing solution treatment time,with only a small amount of W phase distributed as particle.The LPSO phase slightly dissolved into substrate,and its morphology transitions from blocky shape to rod shape.Solid solution treatment of Mg_(95.5)Zn_(1.5)Y_(3)exhibits excellent corrosion resistance,because the Y and Zn atoms became enriched in the matrix and the changed morphologies of the LPSO and W phases were modified through heat treatment.The alloy created with solid solution treatment at 520℃for 10 hours exhibits corrosion potential of−1.419 V,suggesting a significant improvement in corrosion performance.展开更多
基金Project supported by Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2024A1515030065,2023A1515012299)Guangzhou Science and Technology Planning Project(2024A04J6299,202201011454)+2 种基金Young Talent Support Project of Guangzhou Association for Science and Technology(QT2024-012)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52101283)National College Students Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program(xj2023118450625)。
文摘Effects of different volume fraction of long-period stacking ordered(LPSO)phase on the microstructure,mechanical property and anisotropy of the as-extruded Mg-xZn-yY-0.1Mn(x=1 wt%,2 wt%,4 wt%and y=2 wt%,4 wt%,8 wt%)alloys were studied by an optical microscope,a scanning electron microscope,texture analysis,a transmission electron microscope and tensile testing.The results reveal that the volume fraction of LPSO phase increases from ZW12 to ZW24 to ZW48 alloys with the elevating Zn and Y content but constant Y/Zn value,and the mechanical strength of the LPSO-containing Mg-Zn-Y-Mn system is gradually improved when increasing LPSO phases.With the highest volume fraction of LPSO phase,ZW48 alloy presents the highest ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of 427 MPa along the extrusion direction(ED)when compared with those of ZW12 alloy with the UTS of 307 MPa and ZW24 alloy with the UTS of 347 MPa.Moreover,the elongation ratio of ZW48 alloy is maintained to moderate 9.9%,which is also the highest among three studied alloys.On the other hand,texture analysis demonstrates that the basal texture of the a-Mg phase in the ZW48 alloy is significantly weakened by the generation of more LPSO phases.On the contrary,a high texture intensity of a-Mg phase and obvious mechanical anisotropy can be observed for the ZW12 alloy.However,mechanical anisotropy still exists in the ZW48 alloy containing massive LPSO phases,which is attributed primarily to the zonal distribution of large LPSO along the ED.
基金supported by JSPS KAKENHI for Scientific Research on Innovative Areas “Materials Science of a Millefeuille Structure (Grant Nos. JP18H05475, JP18H05479)”“Nanotechnology Platform” of the MEXT, Japan+1 种基金supported by Grant-in-Aid for JSPS Fellows (JP19F19775)the Open Funds of the State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization (RERU2020012)。
文摘We have systematically investigated the microstructures of as-cast Mg_(97.49)Ho_(1.99)Cu_(0.43)Zr_(0.09)alloy by atomic resolution high-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy(HAADF-STEM), revealing the coexistence of 18R, 14H and 24R long period stacking/order(LPSO) phases with fully coherent interfaces along step-like composition gradient in a blocky intermetallic compound distributed at grain boundary. The short-range order(SRO) L1_(2)-type Cu_(6)Ho_(8)clusters embedded across AB’C’A-stacking fault layers are directly revealed at atomic scale. Importantly, the order degree of SRO clusters in the present dilute alloy is significant lower than previous 6M and 7M in-plane order reported in ternary Mg-TM(transition metal)-RE(rare earth) alloys, which can be well matched by 9M in-plane order. This directly demonstrates that SRO in-plane L1_(2)-type clusters can be expanded into more dilute composition regions bounded along the definite TM/RE ratio of 3/4. In addition, the estimated chemical compositions of solute enriched stacking fault(SESF) in all LPSO variants are almost identical with the ideal SESF composition of 9M in-plane order, regardless of the type of LPSO phases. The results further support the viewpoint that robust L1_(2)-type TM_(6)RE_(8)clusters play an important role in governing LPSO phase formation.
基金supported by the Qinghai Provincial Science and Technology Department Basic Research Program(No.2025ZY029).
文摘The LPSO phase can effectively enhance the mechanical properties of Mg alloys.To investigate the impact of different LPSO phase contents and morphologies on the mechanical properties and strengthening mechanisms of Mg-Y-Al alloys under room temperature deformation,this study prepared Mg-12Y-1Al(WA121)alloys containing Bulk-LPSO(B-LPSO),Lattice-LPSO(L-LPSO),and Needle-like LPSO(N-LPSO)with different contents through different heat-treatment processes.The results indicate that with the increase in heat treatment time,the contents of B-LPSO phases remain essentially unchanged,and the contents of L-LPSO and N-LPSO phases gradually increase.The increase in N-LPSO phase content is the most pronounced,with the highest content(7.29%)observed in the alloy treated for 4.5 h.Moreover,the alloy treated for 4.5 h exhibits the best mechanical properties,with ultimate tensile strength(UTS),tensile yield strength(TYS),and elongation(EL)values of 177 MPa,139 MPa,and 4.27%,respectively.Compared to the as-cast alloy,UTS,TYS,and EL increased by 9.94%,11.2%,and 27.1%,respectively.The study reveals that all three LPSO phases exhibit excellent dislocation hindering effects,effectively enhancing strength of the alloy.Additionally,the N-LPSO phase,due to its dense distribution,forms numerous dislocation channels within the grains,dispersing stress concentration within the grains to improve plasticity of the alloy.Furthermore,the interaction between the N-LPSO phase and the other phases in the alloy can also enhance plasticity of the alloy.Therefore,the alloy treated for 4.5 h demonstrates a synergistic improvement in strength and plasticity.Research has revealed that the precipitation mechanism of the N-LPSO phase in the as-cast WA121 alloy involves the formation of an Al-rich region adjacent to the needle-like Mg_(24)Y_(5) phase.Subsequently,the Y element provided by the dissolving Mg_(24)Y_(5) phase reacts with this region,ultimately leading to the formation of the needle-like LPSO phase.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant no.52475342,51975175 and 52375329).
文摘The heterostructure preparation in Mg-rare earth(RE)alloy has attracted much attention due to the excellent enhancement of strength and ductility.However,the effect of heterostructure composition on mechanical properties in Mg-RE alloy is still not clear.In this work,three types of heterostructures with different composition induced by lamellar 14H long period stacking ordered(LPSO)phase were achieved in the Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloys after cyclic extrusion and compression(CEC).The heterostructure was mainly composed of dynamic recrystallization(DRX)grains,deformed coarse grains,multiscale LPSO phase(blocky,granular,lamellar LPSO phase).The strength and ductility of Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloy with heterostructure were simultaneously improved.The DRX behavior during CEC process was largely affected by the lamellar LPSO phase.The lamellar LPSO with large spacing(∼92 nm)and low thickness(∼13.46 nm)is easy to occur kinking behavior and the zigzag kinking area can serve as nucleation sites to promote DRX behavior.While the lamellar LPSO phase with high thickness(∼23.41 nm)and similar spacing(∼82 nm)was ruptured into granular LPSO phase and thus increase the volume fraction of granular LPSO phase,which made a great contribution to DRX behavior by particle stimulated nucleation.The main deformation mechanism of solution treatment+furnace cooling(SF)sample during CEC process is dominated by the multiple slips composed of basal slips,prismatic slips and pyramidal slips.For the solution treatment+air cooling(SA)sample and solution treatment+ageing treatment(ST)sample,the activation of basal slips is the critical deformation mechanism.The main contribution to yield strength is from the grain boundary,dislocation and hetero-deformation induced(HDI)strengthening.Moreover,the HDI strengthening in the SF and SA sample after CEC deformation is much larger than that of ST sample due to the distinct heterostructure composition.
基金The financial supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52171107,52201203)the National Natural Science Foundation of China-Joint Fund of Iron and Steel Research(No.U1960204)the“333”Talent Project of Hebei Province,China(No.B20221001)are gratefully acknowledged.
文摘To explain the precipitation mechanism ofχphase in Co-based superalloys,the microstructural evolution of Co−Ti−Mo superalloys subjected to aging was investigated by X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscope(SEM)and transmission electron microscope(TEM).The results show that the needle-likeχphase is mainly composed ofD0_(19)-Co_(3)(Ti,Mo),which is transformed from L1_(2-γ′)phase,and a specific orientation relationship exists between them.χphase is nucleated through the shearing ofγ′phase due to the influence of stacking fault.The crystal orientation relationship between L1_(2) andD0_(19)can be confirmed as{111}L1_(2)//{0001}_(D0_(19)),and<112>_(L1_(2))//<1100>_(D0_(19)).The growth ofD0_(19-χ)phase depends on the diffusions of Ti and Mo,and consumes a large number of elements.This progress leads to the appearance ofγ′precipitation depletion zone(PDZ)aroundD0_(19-χ)phase.The addition of Ni improves the stability of L1_(2-γ′)phase and the mechanical properties of Co-based superalloys.
基金the financial supports from the Key Research and Development Program of Hunan Province,China(No.2023GK2020)。
文摘The homogenized Mg−5.6Gd−0.8Zn(wt.%)alloys were treated with water cooling and furnace cooling to obtain specimens without and with the 14H long-period stacking ordered(LPSO)phase.Subsequently,multi-directional forging(MDF)experiments were carried out.The microstructure and mechanical properties of different regions(the center,middle and edge regions)in the MDFed alloys were systematically investigated,and the effect of LPSO phase on them was discussed.The results show that the alloys in different regions undergo significant grain refinement during the MDF process.Inhomogeneous microstructures with different degrees of dynamic recrystallization(DRX)are formed,resulting in microhardness heterogeneity.The alloy with the LPSO phase has higher microstructure homogeneity,a higher degree of recrystallization,and better comprehensive mechanical properties than the alloy without the LPSO phase.The furnace-cooled alloy after 18 passes of MDF has the best comprehensive mechanical properties,with an ultimate compressive strength of 488 MPa,yield strength of 258 MPa,and fracture strain of 21.2%.DRX behavior is closely related to the LPSO phase and deformation temperature.The kinked LPSO phase can act as a potential nucleation site for DRX grains,while the fragmented LPSO phase promotes DRX nucleation through the particle-stimulated nucleation mechanism.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U21A2042)the National Nature Fund Youth Fund Project of China(No.52101038)Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(No.2021QNRC001).
文摘It is extremely difficult to introduce high-density nano twins during the solidification process of TiAl alloy.In this study,high-density nanotwins are inducted in the as-cast Ti48Al2Cr alloyed by adding Re element.Phase transformation,morphology characteristics of nano twins,compressive and tensile proper-ties,and the related mechanisms have been studied.Results show that B2 phase enriched with Re tends to precipitate along theα_(2)/γinterface within lamellar colony.The stacking fault energy(SFE)ofγphase decreases from 43 mJ/m^(2) to 16 mJ/m^(2) as Re content increases from 0 at.%to 0.6 at.%,decreasing the crit-ical shear stress for twin formation.Compared to the mismatch value ofα_(2)/γinterface(0.004),which of B2/α_(2) and B2/γinterfaces increase to 0.247 and 0.149,respectively.Driven by high interfacial stress,high-density dislocations are generated at the B2/α_(2) interface,providing the dislocation slip channel for the formation of stacking faults(SFs)and nanotwins at the B2/γinterface.Therefore,the mechanism of inducting high-density nanotwins is to reduce the stacking fault energy ofγphase by Re and form highly mismatched B2/α_(2) interface.Compressive strength and the strain increase from 1723 MPa to 2398 MPa and 29%to 39%as Re content increases from 0 at.%to 0.6 at.%,respectively.Tensile strength increases from 356 MPa to 452 MPa without sacrificing plasticity.The improvement in strength and plasticity are attributed to the nano-twinning strengthening and interfacial thermal mismatch strengthening.Forming nanotwins during solidification process serve as the nucleation sites for newly formed twins during de-formation process,increasing the deformation tolerance of TiAl alloy.
基金financially supported by the Joint Funds of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U2244226)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFC3004302)+7 种基金Chinese Geological Survey Project(No.DD20230538)the Science Foundation of Gansu Province(No.23JRRA830)the Science and Technology Major Project of Gansu Province(No.23ZDFA007)the Foundation for Innovation Groups of Basic Research in Gansu Province(24JRRA169)Power China Project(No.CD2C20230228)the Lanzhou Youth Science and Technology Talent Innovation Project(No.2024-QN-170)supported by the ESA-MOST China DRAGON-5(Grant No.59339)DRAGON-6 project(Grant No.95355).
文摘The lower Yarlung Tsangpo River basin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau frequently experiences geo-hazardous occurrences such as landslides,ice/rock avalanches and debris flows,causing loss of human lives and damage to infrastructure.However,a comprehensive inventory map of geohazards is lacking for this region,due to the extreme challenges of the geomorphological and environmental conditions(i.e.,steep terrain,dense vegetation cover,and the presence of ice and snow).To this end,we propose a novel approach for mapping active geohazards in complex mountainous regions through InSAR phase gradient measurements based on a deep learning algorithm,which is then applied to the lower Yarlung Tsangpo River basin for the first time,in order to prepare an inventory map of active geohazards using ascending and descending Sentinel-1 SAR images acquired between March 2017 and July 2023.First,the InSAR phase gradient stacking method was introduced to estimate ground deformation,which offers significant advantages in minimizing the influence of InSAR decorrelation and effectively suppressing topographic residuals and atmospheric delays.InSAR phase gradient rates effectively retrieve patterns of localized ground deformation associated with geohazard activity.Then,a DeepLabv3 deep learning model was established and trained with phase gradient rate maps of manually labeled geohazards,in order to achieve the automatic identification of active geohazards.Our results show that there are 277 active geohazards within the lower Yarlung Tsangpo River basin,encompassing an area of~25600 km^(2).The DeepLabv3 model achieved good precision,recall rate and F1 scores at 92,86 and 90%,respectively.The distribution of detected geohazards is closely correlated with the topographic factors,faults and river system.Compared to the results derived from Small Baseline Subset InSAR(SBAS-InSAR)and optical images,the proposed approach can obtain high density pixels of InSAR measurement in low-coherence scenarios,thus enabling high-accuracy mapping of active geohazards in complex mountainous areas.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021YFB3701100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U20A20234,51874062)+1 种基金the Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China(Nos.2023M730390,2022M710563)the Natural Science Foundation Commission,China(Nos.CSTB2023NSCQ-BHX0164,CSTB2022NSCQ-BHX0029)。
文摘Suitable heat treatment processes were adopted to regulate the precipitation of the lamellar LPSO phase andβ′phase in Mg−Gd−Y−Zn−Zr−Nd alloy.The effects of lamellar LPSO phase andβ′phase on the mechanical properties and damping capacity of the alloy were studied systematically.Experimental results demonstrate that the lamellar LPSO phase is more conducive to dynamic recrystallization processes,leading to a high degree of recrystallization and a weak texture intensity,resulting in a higher plasticity and damping capacity.After aging treatment,theβ′precipitates exhibit pronounced aging strengthening and increase the number of mobile interfaces,thus enhancing the strength and damping capacity at the same time.Through regulating lamellar LPSO and agedβ′phase,the alloy achieves high strength and high damping capacity:ultimate tensile strength of 498 MPa,yield strength of 371 MPa and damping capacity of 0.02 at strain amplitude of 1×10^(−3).
基金Project(BK20160869)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,ChinaProject(GY12015009)supported by the Nantong Science and Technology Program,China+1 种基金Project(2015B01314)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,ChinaProject(51501039)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘The microstructural evolution of a 18R single phase (S 18) alloy during annealing at 773 K for 100 h was investigated in order to reveal the formation mechanism of 14H phase. The results showed that the as-cast S 18 alloy was composed of 18R phase (its volume fraction exceeds 93%), W particles and α-Mg phase. The 18R phase in S18 alloy was thermally stable and was not transformed into 14H long period stacking ordered (LPSO) phase during annealing. However, 14H lamellas formed within tiny α-Mg slices, and their average size and volume fraction increased with prolonging annealing time. Moreover, the 14H phase is nucleated within α-Mg independently on the basis of basal stacking faults (SFs). The broadening growth of 14H lamellas is an interface-controlled process which involves ledges on basal planes, while the lengthening growth is a diffusion-controlled process and is associated with diffusion of solute atoms. The formation mechanism of 14H phase in this alloy could be explained as α-Mg'→α-Mg+14H.
基金the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)Ontario Trillium Scholarships (OTS) program for providing financial support+8 种基金financial support by the Premier’s Research Excellence Award (PREA)Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)Ryerson Research Chair (RRC) programthe Ministry of Science and Technology of China (2014DFG52810)National Great Theoretic Research Project of China (2013CB632200)National Natural Science Foundation of China (Project 51474043)Ministry of Education of China (SRFDR 20130191110018)Chongqing Municipal Government(CSTC2013JCYJC60001)Chongqing Science and Technology Commission (CSTC2011gjhz50001)
文摘This study was aimed at identifying underlying strengthening mechanisms and predicting the yield strength of as-extruded Mg-Zn-Y alloys with varying amounts of yttrium (Y) element. The addition of Y resulted in the formation of ternary 1 (Mg3YZn6), W (Mg3Y2Zn3) and LPSO (Mg12YZn) phases which subse- quently reinforced alloys ZM31 + 0.3Y, ZM31 + 3.2Y and ZM31 + 6Y, where the value denoted the amount of Y element (in wt%). Yield strength of the alloys was determined via uniaxial compression testing, and grain size and second-phase particles were characterized using OM and SEM. In-situ high-temperature XRD was performed to determine the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), which was derived to be 1.38 x 10^-5 K^-1 and 2.35 x 10^-5 K^-1 for W and LPSO phases, respectively. The individual strengthening effects in each material were quantified for the first time, including grain refinement, Orowan looping, thermal mismatch, dislocation density, load-bearing, and particle shearing contributions. Grain refinement was one of the major strengthening mechanisms and it was present in all the alloys studied, irrespective of the second-phase particles. Orowan looping and crE mismatch were the predominant strengthening mechanisms in the ZM31+0.3Y and ZM31 + 3.2Y alloys containing I and W phases, respectively, while load-bearing and second-phase shearing were the salient mechanisms contributing largely to the superior yield strength of the LPSO-reinforced ZM31 + 6Y alloy.2017 Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of The editorial office of Journal of Materials Science & Technology.
文摘The mechanical properties of two main precipitating phases(LPSO and MgRE)and matrix in Mg-Gd-Y-Nd-Zn bioalloy were examined using nanoindentation method.A new is suggested for characterizing the elastic-plastic behavior,fracture toughness and strain rate sensitivity(SRS)of materials within micro/nanoscale.Firstly,a nanomechanical model was developed for extracting hardness(H),young’s modulus(E)and yield stress(σY)from the characteristic load points which were subsequently analyzed by atomic force microscope(AFM)images.The elasticity data and AFM data were then utilized for determination of plastic deformation in constituent phases.The displacement of the indentation gets the highest value for Mg matrix and between precipitates,depth is more in LPSO rather than that of MgRE.The serrated flow or the behavior of shear bands may originate from the side effect of the interface region in Mg alloys with precipitates.It can be deduced that the KIC produced by both L method and energy-based calculation are both reliable for KIC approximation.The maximum load in simulation withμ=0.2 friction is marginally lesser than that of the frictionless(μ=0)one while elastic recovery of indentation withμ=0.2 is higher to some extent.
基金supports of the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China (No. BK20160869)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No. 2018B16614)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51774109)
文摘Casting magnesium alloys hold the greatest share of magnesium application products due to their short processing period, low cost and near net shape forming. Compared with conventional commercial magnesium alloys or other Mg–RE-based alloys, the novel Mg–RE–TM cast alloys with long period stacking ordered(LPSO) phases usually possess a higher strength and are promising candidates for aluminum alloy applications. Up to now, two ways: alloying design and casting process control(including subsequent heat treatments), have been predominantly employed to further improve the mechanical properties of these alloys. Alloying with other elements or ceramic particles could alter the solidifi cation pattern of alloys, change the morphology of LPSO phases and refi ne the microstructures. Diff erent casting techniques(conventional casting, rapidly solidifi cation, directional solidifi cation, etc.) introduce various microstructure characteristics, such as dendritic structure, nanocrystalline, metastable phase, anisotropy. Further heat treatments could activate the transformation of various LPSO structures and precipitation of diverse precipitates. All these evolutions exert great impacts on the mechanical properties of the LPSO-containing alloys. However, the underlying mechanisms still remain a subject of debate. Therefore, this review mainly provides the state of the art of the casting magnesium alloys research and the accompanying challenges and summarizes some topics that merit future investigation for developing high-performance Mg–RE–TM cast alloys.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No.2021YFB3701100)the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No.2018YFE0115800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.52105412)。
文摘Featured initial microstructures of Mg-11Gd-4Y-2Zn-0.5Zr alloy(wt%) were obtained by adjusting temperatures of solid solution and cooling methods, including island intergranular 18R and 14H LPSO phases with low-density stacking faults, differentially spaced lamellar intragranular 14H-LPSO phases, and network intergranular 18R-LPSO phases with high-density intragranular stacking faults. Effects of these featured LPSO phases and stacking faults on dynamic recrystallization(DRX) behavior were investigated via hot compression. Promoted DRX behavior via particle stimulated nucleation(PSN) is introduced by coexisting intergranular island 18R and 14H LPSO phases and intragranular wide spacing lamellar 14H-LPSO phases, contributing the highest DRX fraction of 42.6%. Conversely, it is found that DRX behavior with network intergranular 18R-LPSO phases and dense intragranular stacking fault is considerably inhibited with the lowest fraction of 22.8%. That is, the restricted DRX due to dislocations pinning by stacking faults overwhelms the enhanced DRX behavior via PSN of island intergranular 18R and 14H LPSO phases. Specially, compared with dense intragranular lamellar 14H-LPSO phases, high-density stacking faults exert a larger inhibition effect on DRX behavior.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51871069,52071093,and 52201137)the Opening Project of Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Structural Materials and Application Technology(No.ASMA202205)+1 种基金the Student Research and Innovation Fund of the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.3072022GIP1004)the Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation(No.2202004).
文摘It is a long-term challenge to further improve the corrosion resistance while ensuring the strength of magnesium(Mg)alloys.Revealing the effect of potential fluctuation on the micro-galvanic corrosion and the subsequent film formation is important for understanding the corrosion mechanism of Mg alloys with multiple strengthening phases/structures.Here,we prepared the high-strength Mg-14.4Er-1.44Zn-0.3Zr(wt.%)alloys containing hybrid structures,i.e.,elongated long-period stacking ordered(LPSO)blocks+intragranular stacking faults(SFs)/LPSO lamellae.The Mg alloy with elongated LPSO blocks and intragranular LPSO lamellae(EZ-500 alloy)obtains good corrosion resistance(2.2 mm y^(–1)),while the Mg alloy containing elongated LPSO blocks and intragranular SFs(EZ-400 alloy)shows a significantly higher corrosion rate(6.9 mm y^(–1)).The results of scanning Kelvin probe force microscopy(SKPFM)show the elongated LPSO blocks act as cathode phase(87 mV in EZ-400 alloy),and the SFs serve as the weak anode(30 mV in EZ-400 alloy),resulting in high potential fluctuation in EZ-400 alloy.On the contrary,both elongated blocks and intragranular lamellae are cathodic LPSO phase(67–69 mV)in EZ-500 alloy,leading to a lower potential fluctuation.Quasi in-situ atomic force microscope(AFM)observation indicates that high potential fluctuation would cause strong micro-galvanic corrosion,and subsequently leads to the failure in rapid formation of corrosion film,finally forming a loose and porous film,while relatively low potential fluctuation could result in more uniform corrosion mode and facilitate the rapid formation of protective film.Therefore,we propose that it is an effective way to develop high-strength corrosionresistant Mg alloys by controlling the potential fluctuation to form a“uniform potential”strengthening microstructure。
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51574175 and 51474153)the Ph.D.Programs Foundation of Ministry of Education of China(No. 20111402110004)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province(Nos.2009011028-3 and 2012011022-1)
文摘The microstructure of the precipitated phases of Mg95.sGd3Zn1Zro.2 alloys with long-period stacking ordered structure before and after heat treatment is discussed. The corrosion properties of the as-cast (F), solid-solution (T4) and aging-treated (T6) alloys in 1% NaC1 solution are studied. The hydrogen evolution and electrochemical measurements display that the as-cast Mg95.sGd3Zn1Zro.2 alloy with the continuous network eutectic phase exhibits the greatest corrosion resistance, while T6 sample with some needle-like phases and the particle phases is the worst among the three alloys. It is proposed to be mainly related to the amount, composition, microstructure and distribution of the precipitated phases.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U1610123,51674226,51574207,51574206,51274175)International Cooperation project of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(No.2014DFA50320)+4 种基金The Science and Technology Major Project of Shanxi Province(No.MC2016-06)International Science and Technology Cooperation Project of Shanxi Province(No.2015081041)Research Project Supported by Shanxi Scholarship Council of China(No.2016-Key 2)Transformation of Scientific and Technological Achievements Special Guide Project of Shanxi Province(No.201604D131029)Shanxi Province Science Foundation for Youths(No.201601D021062)
文摘The microstructure and damping capacities of MgZnxYi.33x(x=l-4at.%)alloys were discussed and researched.The main phase composition of the alloys consists of a_Mg and long-period stacking ordered(LPSO)phase.Due to increasedLPSO phase,grain size was refined.LPSO phase was advantageous to the damping properties of the Mg-Zn-Y alloys.Mg-7%Zn-12.8%Y has the highest damping capacity up to0.04.Due to stacking fault probability,the LPSO phase in the Mg-Zn-Yalloys could be new damping source to dissipate energy so as to contribute to the improvement of damping capacities.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (5150101551871195)。
文摘The microstructures and strengthening mechanisms of the Mg-8.2 Gd-4.6 Y-1.5 Zn-0.4 Zr(wt%) alloy with long-period stacking ordered(LPSO),β’ and γ type phases were systematically studied.The results show that the LPSO with lamellar and block structures forms near the grain boundaries.The grains are clearly refined,and the 18 R LPSO phase is oriented along the extrusion direction after extrusion.Some particles also precipitate from the Mg matrix dynamically.The extruded alloy exhibits a remarkable agehardening response,and mechanical properties,with a tensile strength(TS) of 449 MPa,yield strength(YS) of 362 MPa,and elongation of 7.9% obtained in the peak-aged alloy.The strengthening mechanisms of the alloy in different states are discussed.Grain boundary and precipitation strengthening are the main strengthening mechanisms for the peak-aged alloy.
基金This work is financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2016YFB0301100)the Chongqing Foundation and Advanced Research Project(Grant No.cstc2019jcyj-zdxmX0010)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation Commission of China(Grant No.51571044 and 51874062)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.2018CDGFCL0005 and 2019CDXYCL0031).
文摘In this work,as-cast Mg-Ni-Y alloys were proposed to develop a feasible material for fracturing balls,and their mechanical performance and corrosion behavior were systematically investigated.Long period stacking order(LPSO)phase was firstly introduced to improve both the mechanical properties and degradation rate of magnesium alloys.With the increase of LPSO phase,the compressive strength was improved significantly,while the elongation of the alloys decreased owing to the relatively brittle nature of LPSO phase.Due to the higher corrosion potential of LPSO phase,the LPSO phase can accelerate the corrosion process by providing more micro-couples.However,the LPSO phase would serve as the corrosion barrier between the corrosion medium and the matrix when the contents of LPSO phase are too high in Mg92.5Ni3Y4.5 and Mg87.5Ni5Y7.5 alloys.As-cast Mg97.5Ni1Y1.5 alloy with satisfactory mechanical properties and rapid degradation rate was successfully developed,exhibiting a high degradation rate of 6675 mm/a(93℃)in 3 wt.%KCl solution and a favorable ultimate compressive strength of 410 MPa.The degradation rate of Mg97.5Ni1Y1.5 alloy is 2-5 times of the current commercial magnesium alloy fracturing materials.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51361010,51665012)supported by China Scholarship Council.
文摘The influence of solid solution treatment on the microstructure and corrosion resistance of as-cast Mg_(95.5)Zn_(1.5)Y_(3)alloy is characterized.The microstructure of the as-cast Mg_(95.5)Zn_(1.5)Y_(3)alloy mainly consisted ofα-Mg,W(Mg_(3)Zn_(3)Y_(2))phase,and the long period stacking ordered(LPSO)(Mg_(12)ZnY)phase.After solid solution treatment,most of the W phase disappears gradually with increasing solution treatment time,with only a small amount of W phase distributed as particle.The LPSO phase slightly dissolved into substrate,and its morphology transitions from blocky shape to rod shape.Solid solution treatment of Mg_(95.5)Zn_(1.5)Y_(3)exhibits excellent corrosion resistance,because the Y and Zn atoms became enriched in the matrix and the changed morphologies of the LPSO and W phases were modified through heat treatment.The alloy created with solid solution treatment at 520℃for 10 hours exhibits corrosion potential of−1.419 V,suggesting a significant improvement in corrosion performance.