scholarly journals Effects of Au and Ge Additions on the Microstructures and Properties of Ag-1.5Cu-0.1Y Alloys

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Desheng Zhang ◽  
Qin Zhang ◽  
Sida Li ◽  
Hongying Yang

The application of silver is seriously affected by its tendency to oxidize and corrode. Therefore, the addition of proper alloying elements to silver-based alloys to achieve better properties has become a hot topic at present. In this current study, the effects of the addition of the two elements Au and Ge on the microstructures and properties of Ag-1.5Cu-0.1Y alloys were investigated. The results showed that the microstructures were refined and the second dendrite was shortened in the Ag-1.5Cu-0.1Y alloys with the addition of Au and Ge. Adding Au enhanced the corrosion resistance of the Ag-1.5Cu-0.1Y alloys. Furthermore, the corrosion resistance of the Ag-1.5Cu-0.1Y alloys with the addition of both Ge and Au was better than that of the alloy samples with Au added alone. The best corrosion resistance of the Ag-1.5Cu-0.1Y alloys was achieved by adding 1.0 wt.% Au and 1.0 wt.% Ge. The microhardness was enhanced by the addition of Au and Ge, and was strongly correlated with the secondary dendrite arm spacing (λ2) of the Ag-1.5Cu-0.1Y alloys. In addition, the Au addition could improve the conductivity of the Ag-1.5Cu-0.1Y alloy; however, Ge had little effect on the conductivity of the alloy samples. This work provides an experimental basis for the design of better performing silver-based alloys.

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Djurdjevič ◽  
M. Grzinčič

The Effect of Major Alloying Elements on the Size of Secondary Dendrite Arm Spacing in the As-Cast Al-Si-Cu Alloys A comprehensive understanding of melt quality is of paramount importance for the control and prediction of actual casting characteristics. Among many phenomenon that occur during the solidification of castings, there are four that control structure and consequently mechanical properties: chemical composition, liquid metal treatment, cooling rate and temperature gradient. The cooling rate and alloy composition are most important among them. This paper investigates the effect of the major alloying elements (silicon and copper) of Al-Si-Cu alloys on the size of secondary dendrite arm spacing. It has been shown that both alloying elements have reasonable influence on the refinement of this solidification parameter.


Alloy Digest ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 65 (8) ◽  

Abstract Alcotec weld filler wire 5356 is a non-heat-treatable aluminum welding wire whose principal alloying elements are magnesium, manganese, and chromium. It is similar to the European wire AlMg5Cr(A). This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, and tensile properties. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming and joining. Filing Code: Al-445. Producer or source: AlcoTec Wire Corporation.


Alloy Digest ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 52 (9) ◽  

Abstract Crucible CPM S30V is a martensitic stainless steel designed with a combination of toughness, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance equal to or better than 440C. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, microstructure, hardness, and elasticity as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on corrosion and wear resistance as well as heat treating and machining. Filing Code: SS-891. Producer or source: Crucible Service Centers.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 43 (5) ◽  

Abstract URANUS 52N is a nitrogen-alloyed duplex stainless steel improved in stress-corrosion cracking resistance and with pitting and crevice corrosion resistance better than AISI Type 317L. Applications include handling phosphoric acid contaminated with chlorides and in flue gas desulfurization scrubbers. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, and tensile properties. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, and joining. Filing Code: SS-566. Producer or source: Creusot-Marrel.


Alloy Digest ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 54 (6) ◽  

Abstract The AL-6XN PLUS alloy is an enhanced version of the AL-6XN alloy (see Alloy Digest SS-494, May 1988). Both satisfy the composition requirements of UNS N08367, but AL-6XN PLUS contains a greater concentration of the alloying elements (Cr, Mo, and N) which promote corrosion resistance. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as heat treating and joining. Filing Code: SS-923. Producer or source: Allegheny Ludlum Corporation. Originally published April 2005, revised June 2005.


Alloy Digest ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 58 (12) ◽  

Abstract DMV 928 is a nickel-base alloy with high alloying elements of chromium, molybdenum, and copper for excellent corrosion resistance in reducing and oxidizing media. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: SS-1048. Producer or source: Mannesmann DMV Stainless USA Inc.


Alloy Digest ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 57 (12) ◽  

Abstract Ferrium S53 was developed for use as a structural corrosion resistant steel for aircraft landing gear. S53 has a corrosion resistance equivalent to 440C, strength equivalent to or better than 300M (AMS 6257A) and SAE 4340 (see Mechanical Properties), optimum microstructure features for maximum fatigue resistance, and a surface hardenability equal to or greater than 67 HRC for wear and fatigue. This datasheet is an update to Alloy Digest SS-942 and SS-1003. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as heat treating and machining. Filing Code: SA-589. Producer or source: QuesTek Innovations, LLC.


Genus ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 77 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Priulla ◽  
Nicoletta D’Angelo ◽  
Massimo Attanasio

AbstractThis paper investigates gender differences in university performances in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) courses in Italy, proposing a novel application through the segmented regression models. The analysis concerns freshmen students enrolled at a 3-year STEM degree in Italian universities in the last decade, with a focus on the relationship between the number of university credits earned during the first year (a good predictor of the regularity of the career) and the probability of getting the bachelor degree within 4 years. Data is provided by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MIUR). Our analysis confirms that first-year performance is strongly correlated to obtaining a degree within 4 years. Furthermore, our findings show that gender differences vary among STEM courses, in accordance with the care-oriented and technical-oriented dichotomy. Males outperform females in mathematics, physics, chemistry and computer science, while females are slightly better than males in biology. In engineering, female performance seems to follow the male stream. Finally, accounting for other important covariates regarding students, we point out the importance of high school background and students’ demographic characteristics.


2011 ◽  
Vol 356-360 ◽  
pp. 1516-1519 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiang Wu ◽  
Jin Hong Zhang ◽  
Wei Feng Xu ◽  
Yu Ran Cai ◽  
Yuan Huang Ouyang ◽  
...  

Along with the rapid development of electric power industry in China, the pollutant discharge limits are getting more strict, and WFGD (wet flue gas desulfurization) technology and its equipment have been greatly developed and extensively applied, in which the gas-gas heater (GGH) is adopted at lots of the power stations. The corrosion is a very important issue in GGH, and it is experimentally studied in this paper. Through experiment of polarization curves and the control variable method, a comparative analysis of the corrosion resistance between the commonly used materials of the GGH is made. The results have shown that the corrosion resistance with the heat transfer surface in GGH will decrease with the temperature increasing, but the enamel steel’s corrosion resistance and stability is strikingly better than that of others, and the increasing volume of corrosion resistance by plating enamel is remarkable.


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