scholarly journals 3D Online Submicron Scale Observation of Mixed Metal Powder's Microstructure Evolution in High Temperature and Microwave Compound Fields

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Dan Kang ◽  
Feng Xu ◽  
Xiao-fang Hu ◽  
Bo Dong ◽  
Yu Xiao ◽  
...  

In order to study the influence on the mechanical properties caused by microstructure evolution of metal powder in extreme environment, 3D real-time observation of the microstructure evolution of Al-Ti mixed powder in high temperature and microwave compound fields was realized by using synchrotron radiation computerized topography (SR-CT) technique; the spatial resolution was enhanced to 0.37 μm/pixel through the designed equipment and the introduction of excellent reconstruction method for the first time. The process of microstructure evolution during sintering was clearly distinguished from 2D and 3D reconstructed images. Typical sintering parameters such as sintering neck size, porosity, and particle size of the sample were presented for quantitative analysis of the influence on the mechanical properties and the sintering kinetics during microwave sintering. The neck size-time curve was obtained and the neck growth exponent was 7.3, which indicated that surface diffusion was the main diffusion mechanism; the reason was the eddy current loss induced by the external microwave fields providing an additional driving force for mass diffusion on the particle surface. From the reconstructed images and the curve of porosity and average particle size versus temperature, it was believed that the presence of liquid phase aluminum accelerated the densification and particle growth.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rong Gui ◽  
Guicheng He

Abstract In this paper, the hydraulic sedimentary model was established to investigate the effects of dry beach slope on the sedimentary characteristics of tailings, and the sand column model was built to investigate the effects of seepage erosion on the physical and mechanical properties of sedimentary tailings under unsteady seepage.The results show that the slope of dry beach have a great effect on the sedimentary characteristics of tailings, the average particle size of tailings decreases along the slope of dry beach, and the larger the slope, the more obvious the stratification of the tailings. The migration of fine-grained tailings caused by seepage erosion increases the permeability of the tailings and reduces the shear strength of the tailings. After seepage erosion,the average particle size of 1#tailings sample, 2#tailings sample and 3#tailings sample increased by 6.4%, 12.0% and 2.4% respectively, the hydraulic conductivity of 1# tailings sample, 2# tailings sample and 3# tailings increased by 27.2%,17.9%, and 15.3% respectively after internal erosion, and the shear strength of 1#tailings sample, 2#tailings sample and 3#tailings sample tailings sample decreased by 20.9 %, 15.1% and 12.4% respectively.


Author(s):  
R Kheirifard ◽  
N Beigi Khosroshahi ◽  
R Azari Khosroshahi ◽  
R Taherzadeh Mousavian ◽  
D Brabazon

Three arrangements of reinforced A356-based composites were fabricated. Samples with 3 wt% Al2O3 (average particle size: 170 µm), 3 wt% SiC (average particle size: 15 µm), and 3 wt% of mixed Al2O3–SiC powders (each reinforcement 1.5 wt%) were fabricated. The novel fabrication process of two-step stir casting followed by rolling was utilized. Analysis of the effect of using bimodal-sized ceramic particles and process parameters on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the composites was examined. Electroless deposition of nickel was used to improve the wettability of the ceramic reinforcements by the molten metal. From microstructural characterization, it was found that fine SiC particles were agglomerated, including when coated with Ni–P. It was also revealed that the rolling process broke the fine silicon platelets within the A356 matrix, which were mostly observed around the Al2O3 particles. The processed microstructure of the composite was altered in comparison to conventionally cast A356 MMC by translocation of the fractured silicon particles, by improving the distribution of fine SiC particles, and by elimination of porosities remaining after casting. A good bonding quality at matrix–ceramic interface was formed during casting and no significant improvement was found in this regard after the rolling process. The mechanical properties of the composites tested showed that the samples, which contained the bimodal ceramic particle distribution of coarse Al2O3 and fine SiC particles produced the highest levels of composite strength and hardness.


2020 ◽  
Vol 143 ◽  
pp. 01030
Author(s):  
Zhaoxiao Fang ◽  
Weijiang Wang ◽  
Zhaoli Fang

The interface between steel and sand can be regard as a steel-sand system, and its mechanical properties have an important role in many geotechnical applications. The mechanical properties of various steel-sand interfaces classified by sand mean particle size D50 were investigated through interface shear tests. The results show that for a given steel-sand interface, the peak strength of the interface increase with increasing axial pressure. As the D50 value increases, the cohesions for steel-sand interfaces decrease, while the friction angles of the interfaces first increase and then decrease. In the process of shearing, the shrinkage of steel-sand interface occurs, mainly due to the broken of sand particles. The decrease in interface friction coefficients due to an increase in axial pressure was observed. Particle size distribution has a significant effect on the interface friction coefficient of steel-sand interface. When the average particle size D50 changes from 0.1 mm to 0.47 mm, the friction coefficient of steel-sand interface increases by 134%-161%.


2007 ◽  
Vol 342-343 ◽  
pp. 753-756
Author(s):  
Sun Yeon Lee ◽  
Sung Soo Kim

Bone cements incorporated with montmorillonite (MMT) were prepared in an attempt to improve their mechanical properties. The cements were characterized using particle size analysis, gel permeation chromatography, viscosity measurements, X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, and mechanical properties. The average particle size and molecular weight of the PMMA powders used were 47 μm and 100,000 g/mol, respectively. The incorporation of MMT led to an increase in viscosity of the bone cement but did not severely affect its setting temperature or the amount of residual monomer. Regardless of the MMT mixing methods used, in this case MMT being mixing in liquid and powder components, sodium MMT (SMMT) was not well dispersed in the bone cements, which was believed to be due to its hydrophilicity. Organophilic MMT (OMMT) was better dispersed in the liquid component than in the powder component. The tensile and compressive strengths of the bone cements with 0.5 wt% OMMT mixed in the liquid component were 35.9 and 119.6 MPa, respectively, which were considerably higher than those of the bone cements with 0.5 wt% OMMT mixed in the powder component (27.9 and 100.5 MPa, respectively).


RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (65) ◽  
pp. 52710-52717 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qingxin Guan ◽  
Hui Wang ◽  
Bohan Chai ◽  
Wei Li

Nanostructured γ-Al2O3 with an average particle size of 90 nm was synthesized by coated silica in solution.


2012 ◽  
Vol 05 ◽  
pp. 607-614 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Amin Baghchesara ◽  
Hossein Abdizadeh ◽  
Hamid Reza Baharvandi

The objective of the present investigation was to evaluate the microstructural and mechanical properties of Al /nano MgO composite prepared via powder metallurgy method. Pure atomized aluminum powder with an average particle size of 1μm and MgO particulate with an average particle size between 60 to 80 nm were used. Composites containing 1.5, 2.5 and 5 percent of volume fraction of MgO were prepared by powder metallurgy method. The specimens were pressed by Cold Isostatic Press machine (CIP), subsequently were sintered at 575, 600 and 625°C. After sintering and preparing the samples, mechanical properties were measured. The results of microstructure, compression and hardness tests indicated that addition of MgO particulates to aluminum matrix composites improves the mechanical properties.


2019 ◽  
Vol 488 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-156
Author(s):  
V. A. Shcherbakov ◽  
A. N. Gryadunov ◽  
S. G. Vadchenko ◽  
M. I. Alymov

The paper presents the experimental results of possibility obtaining ultra-high temperature composite Ta4ZrC5 using a single-stage method. The method is based on the use of exothermic synthesis of refractory compounds by electro-thermal explosion (ETE) and their consolidation under conditions of quasi-isostatic compression. The effect of mechanical activation of the reaction mixture of tantalum, zirconium and carbon powders on the formation of the phase composition of the ceramic composite Ta4ZrC5 was studied. The conditions for obtaining a single-phase ultra-high temperature composites had were determined. The composites were prepared with the average particle size of 1-2 µm and a residual porosity of 8-10%.


2012 ◽  
Vol 562-564 ◽  
pp. 482-485
Author(s):  
Zeng Gang Li ◽  
Zeng Yong Chu ◽  
Yong Jiang Zhou ◽  
Hai Feng Cheng

La1-xSrxMnO3 (LSMO) (x=0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4)powders were synthesized by high temperature solid phase method, and the crystal structure and morphology were characterized by XRD and SEM. Results indicated that the pure perovskite type LSMO could be obtained after sintered at the temperature of 1000°C for 6h. The average particle size of the powders decreases with the increasing concentration of Strontium.


2012 ◽  
Vol 468-471 ◽  
pp. 1247-1250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fang Yang ◽  
Zhi Meng Guo ◽  
Jun Jie Hao ◽  
Yong Liang Shi

The ultra-fine TiB2-Ti(C, N) composite powders were prepared by self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) with Ti, BN and C powders as its starting materials. The morphology of the products was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The results showed the composite powders were consisted of the mainly phases Ti(C, N), TiB2 and a small amount of TiN phase. With the Ni addition, the brittle phase Ni3B was appeared. SEM results revealed that the composite powders had a uniform particle size, a round grain-shaped structure and a narrow size distribution and the average particle size of which is less than 1μm.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (22) ◽  
pp. 3757-3761
Author(s):  
Anayanti Arianto ◽  
Cindy Cindy

BACKGROUND: There are a lot of different types of sunscreen products (oils, sticks, gels, creams, lotions) which can be found on the world's market. Sunscreen product that contains active chemical ingredients sometimes has harmful effects on the skin. Sunflower oil contains vitamin E and acts as a natural sunscreen which can absorb UVB light. The average droplet size of nanoemulsion is between 100 and 500 nm and do not show the problems of stability (creaming, flocculation, coalescence, and sedimentation), which are commonly associated with macroemulsions. AIM: The aim of this study was to prepare and evaluate the sunflower oil nanoemulsion as a sunscreen. METHODS: Sunflower oil nanoemulsions were prepared by spontaneous emulsification method with 3 formulas F1 (Tween 80 38%, sorbitol 22%), F2 (Tween 80 36%, sorbitol 24%), F3 (Tween 80 34%, sorbitol 26%) and 5% sunflower oil as a sunscreen substance. The nanoemulsions were evaluated for particle size, physical stability in room temperature (25 ± 2°C), low temperature (4 ± 2°C) and high temperature (40 ± 2°C) during experiment for 12 weeks of storage, centrifugation at 3750 rpm for 5 hours, viscosity, pH, freeze-thaw test and sun protection value (SPF) value by in vitro. RESULTS: The results of nanoemulsion evaluation showed that nanoemulsion formula F1 had the smallest average particle size of 124.47 nm with yellowish colour, clear, transparent, pH value (6.5 ± 0.1), viscosity value (225 ± 25 cP), did not show any separation or creaming in the centrifugation, and stable during experiment for 12 weeks of storage at room temperature, low temperature and high temperature. The SPF value of all nanoemulsion preparations was higher than that of the emulsion. CONCLUSION: The preparation of the sunflower oil nanoemulsion with a ratio of Tween 80 and sorbitol (38: 22) produces a stable nanoemulsion during the experiment for 12 weeks storage at the room, low and high temperature. The nanoemulsion preparation has higher SPF values compared to the emulsion. This nanoemulsion formulation could be considered more effective in sunscreen cosmetic use compare to the emulsion.


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