Mechanical properties and the nature of nonmetallic inclusions in structural steel containing rare earth elements

1963 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 432-439
Author(s):  
Yu. V. Kryakovskii ◽  
Yu. I. Rybenchik ◽  
E. I. Tyurin ◽  
V. I. Yavoiskii
2019 ◽  
Vol 142 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shih-Ying Chang ◽  
An-Bang Wu ◽  
Jun-Yen Lee ◽  
Yan-Hua Huang

Abstract The microstructure, thermal behavior, and mechanical properties of Sn-xZn-0.1RE (x = 5, 10, 20, and 30 wt%) alloys containing mixed trace rare earth elements were investigated in this study. The results showed that the alloys had the same solidus temperature of about 199 °C. Zinc content higher than 10% enhanced slightly the eutectic temperatures and enlarged the eutectic temperature range of the alloys. The microstructures of most of the alloys exhibited Zn-rich coarse clusters, but not for Sn-5Zn-0.1RE. The tensile strength of the alloys increased with increasing zinc concentration.


2013 ◽  
Vol 377 ◽  
pp. 128-132
Author(s):  
Zhuang Li ◽  
Di Wu ◽  
Wei Lv ◽  
Shao Pu Kang ◽  
Zhen Zheng

Rare earth elements (REE) are harmless for human health. REE addition contributes to the improvement of the machinability of the steels. In the present paper, machining characteristics of austenitic stainless steels without lead addition were investigated by adding free-machining elements, such as sulfur, REE and bismuth. The results have shown that large numbers of rounded, globular shaped inclusions were obtained for both steels. The machinability of steel B is better than that of steel A, and the cutting forces of steel B are lower than those of steel A at various cutting speeds. Lead can be substituted by REE and bismuth in free machinable austenitic stainless steels. REE significantly affects machining characteristics of austenitic stainless steels without lead addition. The mechanical properties of both steels were similar, and their fracture exhibited ductile characteristics. Satisfactory machinability and mechanical properties can be obtained for both steels.


2010 ◽  
Vol 34-35 ◽  
pp. 1651-1655
Author(s):  
An Ru Wu ◽  
Li Jun Dong ◽  
Wei Guo Gao ◽  
Xiang Ling Zhou

The microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-6.0%Zn-0.5%Zr (ZK60) and ZK60-2.0%Nd-1.0%Y alloys after extrusion, rolling and then T5 and T6 heat-treatment were investigated. The hardness and tensile strength at T5 and T6 condition were tested. The results show that the mechanical properties of ZK60--2.0%Nd-1.0%Y alloy are superior to that of ZK60 alloy. The hardness of the investigated alloy at T5 condition is higher than at T6. The strengthening of ZK60-2.0%Nd-1.0%Y alloy originates from the interaction of phase and dislocations. The precipitation order of ZK60-2.0%Nd-1.0%Y alloy is GP zone . The magnesium alloy contains rare earth elements with good casting performance, great potential for plastic deformation, high strength, excellent mechanical properties and many other advantages. The magnesium alloy oversaturation solid solution's decomposition process conforms to time the common alloy oversaturation solid solution decomposition order rule, often namely before separating out the equilibrium phase presents some transitional stage the structure, like the GP area, the transition are equal, but the different series magnesium alloy presents the different characteristic, therefore uses the heat treatment method also has big difference [1-5]. In this paper, we will analysis mechanical properties of aging process of testing and microstructure of Mg-6.0% Zn-0.5% Zr-2.0% Nd-1.0% Y alloy , do Research about strengthen the effect of melting and from the product of the relationship on different alloy aging process, and analysis contribution of rare earth elements Nd, Y to alloy strengthen.


2008 ◽  
Vol 147 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
F.A. Guo ◽  
C.J. Xiang ◽  
C.X. Yang ◽  
X.M. Cao ◽  
S.G. Mu ◽  
...  

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
K.N. Braszczyńska-Malik

Abstract The results of some mechanical properties of four Mg-5Al-xRE-0.4Mn (x = 1 - 5) alloys are presented. The microstructure of experimental alloys consisted of an α-Mg phase and an α+γ semi-divorced eutectic, Al11RE3 phase and an Al10RE2Mn7 intermetallic compound. For gravity casting in metal mould alloys, Brinell hardness, impact strength, tensile and compression properties at ambient temperature were determined. The performed mechanical tests allowed the author to determine the proportional influence of the mass fraction of rare earth elements in the alloys on their tensile strength, yield strength, compression strength and Brinell hardness. The impact strength of the alloys slightly decreases with a rise in the rare earth elements mass fraction.


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