scholarly journals Formation of Nanocrystallized Structure in Worn Surface Layer of T10 Steel against 20CrMnTi Steel during Dry Rubbing

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Wang ◽  
Xicheng Wei ◽  
Jing Zhang ◽  
Rongbin Li ◽  
Meng Hua ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Sliding Friction ◽  
Normal Load ◽  
Nanocrystalline Structure ◽  
Wear Test ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Surface Layers ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Pin On Disc ◽  
Worn Surface

T10 steel slid against 20CrMnTi steel on a pin-on-disc wear test rig. Optical Microscope (OM), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscope (HRTEM) methods were used to analyze the microstructures in the worn surface layers. The microstructures in the worn surface layers of pins and discs were all severely plastically deformed. Furthermore, the ultrafine and even nanoferrite structure (10 nm to 100 nm) was observed when the normal load reached 60 N. The mechanism of forming nanocrystalline structure in the sliding friction induced deformation layer (SFIDL) was elucidated as the result of the simultaneous and recursive actions of (i) severe shear deformation and (ii) friction heat on the contact surface.

Microstructural Evolution in Worn Surface Layer of T10 against 20CrMnTi Steels after Dry Sliding Friction

2014 ◽  
Vol 692 ◽  
pp. 282-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Wang ◽  
Rong Bin Li ◽  
Jing Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Surface Layer ◽  
Microstructural Evolution ◽  
Sliding Friction ◽  
Normal Load ◽  
Dry Sliding ◽  
Friction Test ◽  
Pin On Disc ◽  
Steel Disc ◽  
Dry Sliding Friction ◽  
Worn Surface

The dry sliding friction test of normalized T10 steel against hardened quenched and tempered 20CrMnTi steel under normal load of 60 N and sliding speed of 0.29m/s was carried out on a pin-on-disc tribo-tester. The microstructures in the worn surface layer of T10 steel pin and 20CrMnTi steel disc were analyzed by OM, SEM, and TEM, which were all severely plastically deformed. The ultrafine and even nanoferrite grains (5 nm to 200 nm) were observed in the worn surface layer of T10 steel pin, which was considered to be the result of severely shear deformation.

Organoclay-reinforced polyethersulfone-modified epoxy-based hybrid nanocomposites

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. 526-534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Wang ◽  
Boming Zhang ◽  
Jinrui Ye
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Hybrid Nanocomposites ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Modified Epoxy ◽  
Scanning Electron

Hybrid nanocomposites were successfully prepared by the incorporation of polyethersulfone (PES) and organoclay into epoxy resin. They had higher fracture toughness than the prepared PES/epoxy blend and organoclay/epoxy nanocomposites. The microstructures of the hybrid nanocomposites were studied. They were comprised of homogeneous PES/epoxy semi-interpenetrating network (semi-IPN) matrices and organoclay micro-agglomerates made up of tactoid-like regions composed of ordered exfoliated organoclay with various orientations. The former was confirmed with dynamic mechanical analysis, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy, while the latter was successfully observed with X-ray diffraction measurements, optical microscope, scanning electron microscope and transmission electron microscope. The improvement of their fracture toughness was due to the synergistic toughening effect of the PES and the organoclay and related to their microstructures.

scholarly journals Tribological Characteristics of the Magnesium Matrix-Glassy Carbon Particles Composite Manufactured by Different Casting Methods

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita Olszówka-Myalska ◽  
Jerzy Myalski ◽  
Bartosz Hekner
Keyword(s):  
Glassy Carbon ◽  
Sliding Friction ◽  
Particulate Composite ◽  
Magnesium Matrix ◽  
Cast Material ◽  
Carbon Particles ◽  
Die Cast ◽  
Pin On Disc ◽  
Worn Surface ◽  
Gravity Cast

A particulate composite with a magnesium matrix (Mg3Al) and glassy carbon particles (GCp) obtained under industrial conditions from a gravity cast and pressure die cast suspension was examined. The influence of the casting procedure on the microstructure and mechanical properties was revealed. Sliding friction tests by the pin-on-disc method for different loads (2.3, 5, and 9.3 N) and speeds (0.06, 0.09, and 0.14 m/s) were performed. Regardless of the technology, the sliding friction coefficient’s value strongly depended on the load and speed. Its value was changing (0.35–0.13) and was usually higher for the pressure die cast material, yet the wear resistance of the composite processed in that way was considerably better compared with the gravity cast. The results of the worn surface observation by SEM with EDS showed an influence of the initial Mg3Al-GCp composite’s microstructure on the processes of its wear.

scholarly journals On the precise measurement capability of the direct microscopic measurement method for wear volume characterization

2018 ◽  
Vol 188 ◽  
pp. 02007
Author(s):  
Enbiya Türedi
Keyword(s):  
Normal Load ◽  
Wear Test ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Bearing Steel ◽  
Wear Scar ◽  
Wear Volume ◽  
Measurement Capability ◽  
Comparison Results ◽  
Novel Method ◽  
Microscopic Measurement

There are plenty of methods for determining the wear volume after a wear test. Due to the geometrical assumptions, some of them could unfortunately lead to mistaken results. It has been shown that a novel method, the direct microscopic measurement, is able to calculate the wear volume on a specimen surface very precisely and accurately [1-2]. It is based on creating a series of line profiles perpendicular to the wear scar. This novel method, however, needs to be characterized in terms of measurement limitations and minimum detectable volume capability. For example, how small or how shallow a wear scar could be calculated or measured with this method, must be determined. For this purpose, it has been prepared a series of wear test specimens exposed to the different amounts of wear in a “pin-on-disk” type test rig. As specimens, two different non-ferrous mold materials, Al bronze alloys, were selected and prepared metallographically. Counterpart materials were inox steel and bearing steel balls with diameter of 6 mm. Normal load was set to 5 N. Test configurations were set to 1, 5, 10 and 100 m of sliding distance values, in turn. Wear tests were conducted in according to ASTM G99 standard. Wear volume results were determined both direct microscopic measurement and also a 3D optical microscope methods. Comparison results showed that the novel method could be successfully used for wear volume calculations even with small amounts of wear volume conditions.

scholarly journals Acceleration of Plasma Nitriding at 550 °C with Rare Earth on the Surface of 38CrMoAl Steel

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1122
Author(s):  
Dongjing Liu ◽  
Yuan You ◽  
Mufu Yan ◽  
Hongtao Chen ◽  
Rui Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rare Earth ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Plasma Nitriding ◽  
Nitrided Layer ◽  
Surface Hardness ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Steel Microstructure ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Modified Layer

In order to explore the effect of the addition of rare earth (RE) to a steel microstructure and the consequent performance of a nitrided layer, plasma nitriding was carried out on 38CrMoAl steel in an atmosphere of NH3 at 550 °C for 4, 8, and 12 h. The modified layers were characterized using an optical microscope (OM), a microhardness tester, X-ray diffraction (XRD), a scanning electron microscope (SEM), a transmission electron microscope (TEM), and an electrochemical workstation. After 12 h of nitriding without RE, the modified layer thickness was 355.90 μm, the weight gain was 3.75 mg/cm2, and the surface hardness was 882.5 HV0.05. After 12 h of RE nitriding, the thickness of the modified layer was 390.8 μm, the weight gain was 3.87 mg/cm2, and the surface hardness was 1027 HV0.05. Compared with nitriding without RE, the ε-Fe2-3N diffraction peak was enhanced in the RE nitriding layer. After 12 h of RE nitriding, La, LaFeO3, and a trace amount of Fe2O3 appeared. The corrosion rate of the modified layer was at its lowest (15.089 × 10−2 mm/a), as was the current density (1.282 × 10−5 A/cm2); therefore, the corrosion resistance improved.

Microstructure of the Acid Welding Slag

2012 ◽  
Vol 249-250 ◽  
pp. 914-917
Author(s):  
Yuan Bin Zhang ◽  
Kai Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Amorphous Matrix ◽  
Low Carbon Steel ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Crystal Phase ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Extrusion Press ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Welding Slag ◽  
Welding Electrode

Several E4303 type welding electrodes with different coating compositions were designed and manufactured using TL-25 welding electrode extrusion press. Welding slags of these electrodes were collected after welding on the low carbon steel, then the microstructure and the phase constitutes of the slags were investigated by optical microscope,scan electron microscope (SEM), electron probe microanalyzer (EPMA), Transmission electron microscope (TEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). It was indicated that the slags were mainly composed of amorphous matrix and Fe2MnTi3O10 crystal phase. Fe, Mn and Ti were the main elements to form the crystal phase, while Si, Al and Ca were mostly distributed in the amorphous matrix. The formation of the crystal phase in the slag could be controlled by adjusting the amount and the proportion of Fe, Mn and Ti in the welding rod coating.

Ultra-Fine and Nano-Crystalline Structure Induced by Sliding Friction of Carbon Steel

2018 ◽  
Vol 382 ◽  
pp. 63-67
Author(s):  
Hirotaka Kato ◽  
Kazufumi Yasunaga
Keyword(s):  
Sliding Friction ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
Carbon Steels ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Surface Layers ◽  
Air Atmosphere ◽  
Nano Crystalline ◽  
Vacuum Atmosphere ◽  
Tem Microstructure ◽  
Pin On Disc

Sliding friction is one of the most powerful processes for microstructural evolution in the sub-surface, including grain refinement and recrystallization of deformed structure. Pin-on-disc sliding tests were carried out for 0.45 mass % carbon steels, and TEM microstructure and hardness of the specimens were investigated. Particularly effects of friction conditions on the microstructure at the surfaces and wear properties of the friction induced microstructure were studied. It was found that ultra-fine equi-axed grains in the 30 - 50 nm size range were produced in the case of a high friction speed of 5.0 m/s in an air atmosphere. Moreover, nano-crystalline microstructure can be produced in a vacuum atmosphere even if the friction speed was low. The friction induced nano-crystalline surface layers, which exhibited significant high hardness, showed good wear resistance.

The Effects of Mechanical Properties on Fatigue Behavior of ECAPed AA7075

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 225-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasan Kaya ◽  
Mehmet Uçar
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Fatigue Behavior ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Fatigue Tests ◽  
Angular Pressing ◽  
Four Point Bending ◽  
Selected Area Electron Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Hardness Values

AbstractIn this study, the effects of equal channel angular pressing (ECAP) on high-cycle fatigue and fatigue surface morphology of AA7075 have been investigated at a constant temperature (483 K) and the “C” route for four passes at ECAP process. ECAPed and as-received specimens were tested by four-point bending fatigue device. Fatigue tests were carried out by using 100, 120 and 140 MPa strength values. ECAPed specimens were characterized for each pass with optical microscope (OM), scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy-dispersive spectroscope (EDS), transmission electron microscope (TEM), selected area electron diffraction (SAED) and hardness measurements. Fracture surfaces of the specimens were also characterized with SEM. The results show that the highest hardness values (137 HV) and the best fatigue life (5.4 × 107for 100 MPa) were measured in ECAPed four-pass sample. For this reason hardness values and fatigue life were increased with increasing number of severe plastic deformation (SPD) process.

Preparation and Tribological Properties of Surface-Coated Nano-Copper Additives

2008 ◽  
Vol 373-374 ◽  
pp. 580-584 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Xu ◽  
He Long Yu ◽  
Bin Shi Xu ◽  
Xiao Li Wang ◽  
Qian Liu
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Tribological Properties ◽  
Protective Film ◽  
Cu Nanoparticles ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Modification Technique ◽  
Average Size ◽  
Worn Surface ◽  
Worn Surfaces

In the present work, surface-coated Cu nanoparticles with FCC structure and an average size of 40 nm were prepared by reducing reaction and surface modification technique. The morphology and phase structure of the nano-copper were characterized by transmission electron microscope (TEM). The ball-on-disc tester and ring-on-block tester were performed to study the tribological properties of surface-coated Cu nanoparticles as oil additive. The tests were carried out under the lubrication of 50CC oil alone and oil containing surface-coated nano-copper additives. The morphologies and elementary distributions of the worn surfaces were analyzed by scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS), respectively. Results indicate that surface-coated nano-copper additives can significantly improve the wear resistance and load-carrying abilities of 50CC oil, as well as reduce friction coefficient. A soft copper protective film is formed on the worn surface lubricated with oil containing nano-copper additives, which separates the worn surfaces, avoids their direct contact and reduces friction and adhesive wear. Besides, the grooves and small valleys on the worn surfaces are found to be partly filled and repaired by nano-copper, as makes the worn surface repaired and smoother.

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