scholarly journals Crack Initiation Mechanism in Casting AC4B Aluminum Alloy Parts with Complex Structure

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 97
Author(s):  
Daliang Yu ◽  
Wen Yang ◽  
Wanqing Deng ◽  
Songzhu Zhu ◽  
Qingwei Dai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crack Initiation ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometer ◽  
Complex Structure ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Casting Defects ◽  
Initiation Mechanism ◽  
Microstructure Observation ◽  
Solidification Sequence ◽  
Fe Intermetallics ◽  
Scanning Electron

Hot tears were frequently formed in Aluminum (Al) parts with complex structure. In this study, OM (optical microscope), SEM (scanning electron microscope), EDS (energy dispersive spectrometer), and FDM (finite difference method) were used to reveal the hot tears mechanisms in the casted AC4B Al engine. Shrinkage porosities with the size of 300–500 μm were found in casted specimens near the parts’ surface. Many cracked brittle Fe-bearing phase were also found in crack section. The secondary dendrite arm spacing observation in five typical positions showed that the cooling rate in position 5 was faster than that in position 1. The impropriety solidification sequence in position 5 and position 1 impeded the solidification feeding of position 1, and it might lead to casting defects or even casting cracks. Numerical simulation also showed that solidification sequence promoted casting defects, which was accordant with microstructure observation. Impurity may concentrate at position 5 during filling. It is concluded that large β-Fe intermetallics and improper solidification sequence together contributed to crack initiation in the engine.

scholarly journals Enhancing the Mechanical Properties of Hot Roll Bonded Al/Ti Laminated Metal Composites (LMCs) by Pre-Rolling Diffusion Process

Metals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 795 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng Zhang ◽  
Shouxin Wang ◽  
Hanxue Qiao ◽  
Zejun Chen ◽  
Taiqian Mo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Diffusion Process ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometer ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Interfacial Structure ◽  
Metal Composites ◽  
Diffusion Temperature ◽  
Scanning Electron

In this study, the traditional hot rolling to fabricate Al/Ti laminated metal composites (LMCs) was improved by using a pre-rolling diffusion process. The effect of the pre-rolling diffusion on microstructure and mechanical properties of Al/Ti LMCs were investigated by various methods, such as optical microscope (OM), scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS) and tensile tests. The results show that, with increasing diffusion temperature, the thickness in diffusion layer was increased and the mechanical properties of LMCs were improved obviously, which was attributed to the optimized interfacial structure after diffusion process. In addition, the formation of TiAl3 intermetallic compounds (IMCs) was detected in the bonding interface, which played an important role in improving the mechanical properties for Al/Ti LMCs. The predicted results of stress-strain curves from rule of mixture (ROM) indicated that, there existed an extra interfacial strengthening in Al/Ti LMCs beside the mechanical properties provided by the contribution of constituent layers. The pre-rolling diffusion process is effective for the optimization of interfacial structure and improvement of mechanical properties in Al/Ti LMCs.

scholarly journals Effect of CNT Contents on the Microstructure and Properties of CNT/TiMg Composites

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 1620
Author(s):  
Xiaomin Yuan ◽  
Haonan Zhu ◽  
Huiling Ji ◽  
Yiwei Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Cross Section ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Solution Phase ◽  
Solid Solution Phase ◽  
Wet Milling ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Microstructure Observation ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Scanning Electron

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs), dispersed in absolute ethanol, were evenly mixed into Ti/MgH2 powders by wet milling. Then, we applied the vacuum hot-pressed sinteringmethod to the CNTs/TiMg composite materials. An optical microscope (OM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and a field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) were used for the microstructure observation and phase analysis of samples. The mechanical properties were measured via the micro-vickers hardness. The results show that the main phases in the composites were Ti, Mg and C. Meanwhile, a small amount of Ti-Mg solid solution phase was also found. The cross-section morphology of the composites shows that the melted magnesium fills the grain interface during extrusion and that the composites have a better compactness.The microstructures of the composites have been greatly refined as the CNT contents increased. The structure of the composites was further refined when 0.5 wt.% CNTs were added. The fracture surface is obviously a ductile fracture. The microhardness increases obviously with the CNT content increasing. When the content of the CNTs is 1.0 wt.%, the microhardness of the composites reaches 232 HV, which is 24% higher than that of the matrix.

Studying on High Temperature Thermoplastic of High Carbon Steel

2014 ◽  
Vol 809-810 ◽  
pp. 384-389
Author(s):  
Lang He ◽  
Yu Tang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Melting Point ◽  
Liquid Phase ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometer ◽  
High Carbon Steel ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
High Carbon ◽  
Solid Liquid ◽  
Scanning Electron

High temperature thermoplastic of 50Mn2V casting slab was tested by Gleeble-1500 thermal simulator machine. The morphology, microstructure and composition of fracture surfacewere observed and analyzed by optical microscope (OM), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS).The results show that, there are two brittle temperature zones of 50Mn2V casting slab at the temperature of 600~950°C and 1300~1465°C, respectively, The section shrinkaging rate is less than 60%. The fracture mode changes from mixed one dominated by intergranular to toughness transgranular one with the increase of temperature at the range of 600~1250°C. However, the fracture is along with the solid-liquid phase at the range of 1300°C~ melting point.

Study on Atmospheric Corrosion Behaviour of Sicp/Al Composite

2010 ◽  
Vol 136 ◽  
pp. 275-278
Author(s):  
Xian Liang Zhou ◽  
Duo Sheng Li ◽  
Ai Hua Zou ◽  
Xiao Zhen Hua ◽  
G.Z. Ye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atmospheric Corrosion ◽  
Corrosion Behaviour ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometer ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Atmospheric Environment ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Al Composite ◽  
Amorphous Al2o3 ◽  
Scanning Electron

SiCp/Al composite was fabricated by the method of pressureless-infiltration. In atmospheric environment, the atmospheric corrosion behavior of SiCp/Al composites (ZL101+49%SiC+5%Mg) was studied by mass loss, optical microscope (OM), scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), respectivelhy.The results show that the corrosion rate of the SiCp/Al composites increases with increasing of time in atmospheric environment. Pitting corrosion is the main characteristic of SiCp/Al composite, and corrosion area gradually extends around with time increasing. At last, sheet like corrosion substrates distribute in the surface of n the SiCp/Al composites. Amorphous Al2O3 and amorphous AlxSO4yOHz are the main corrosion products.

Microstructure and Precipitates of High-Pure Ferritic Stainless Steels Stabilized by Niobium and Titanium

2013 ◽  
Vol 749 ◽  
pp. 7-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Po Wang ◽  
Bo Peng ◽  
Li Feng Sun ◽  
Cheng Jun Liu ◽  
Mao Fa Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Stainless Steels ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometer ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Corrosion Properties ◽  
Ferritic Stainless Steels ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Mechanical And Corrosion Properties ◽  
Factsage Software ◽  
Scanning Electron

As stabilization elements added into ferritic stainless steels, various kinds of precipitates of niobium and titanium will form and have great effect on their microstructure, which has great effect on the mechanical and corrosion properties of the final products. Combined with thermodynamic calculation by FactSage software, microstructure and precipitates of ferritic stainless steels containing different niobium and titanium were investigated by optical microscope, scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscope and energy dispersive spectrometer. The results show that titanium mainly exists in form of TiN but niobium exists mainly in form of NbC. Moreover, a certain amount of NbN particles precipitate when there is not enough titanium to react with nitrogen. TiN particles with size of 2μm~8μm promote the recrystallization but Nb-rich precipitates with size of less than 500nm suppress the recrystallization in the process of annealing.

Microstructure and microanalysis of sintered Fe-Nd-B permanent magnets

1990 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 990-991
Author(s):  
Mahesh Chandramouli
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Liquid Phase ◽  
Permanent Magnets ◽  
Phase Distribution ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometer ◽  
Nucleation And Growth ◽  
Liquid Phase Sintering ◽  
Domain Wall Energy ◽  
Oxide Phases ◽  
Scanning Electron

Magnetization reversal in sintered Fe-Nd-B, a complex, multiphase material, occurs by nucleation and growth of reverse domains making the isolation of the ferromagnetic Fe14Nd2B grains by other nonmagnetic phases crucial. The magnets used in this study were slightly rich in Nd (in comparison to Fe14Nd2B) to promote the formation of Nd-oxides at multigrain junctions and incorporated Dy80Al20 as a liquid phase sintering addition. Dy has been shown to increase the domain wall energy thus making nucleation more difficult while Al is thought to improve the wettability of the Nd-oxide phases.Bulk polished samples were examined in a JEOL 35CF scanning electron microscope (SEM) operated at 30keV equipped with a Be window energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS) detector in order to determine the phase distribution.

scholarly journals Fatigue Crack Initiation and Propagation at High Temperature of New-Generation Bearing Steel

Metals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Zhiwei Wu ◽  
Maosheng Yang ◽  
Kunyu Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Surface ◽  
Failure Mode ◽  
Electron Backscatter Diffraction ◽  
Fatigue Cracks ◽  
Fatigue Crack Initiation ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Bearing Steel ◽  
Fatigue Properties ◽  
New Generation ◽  
Scanning Electron

The new generation of bearing steel has good comprehensive properties, which can satisfy most of the requirements of bearing steel in a complex environment. In the presented work, fatigue properties of 15Cr14Co12Mo5Ni2 bearing steel have been investigated by means of rotating bending fatigue tests on smooth bar specimens after carburization and heat treatment. Optical microscope, scanning electron microscopy, electron backscatter diffraction, and Image-Pro Plus software were used to analyze the fracture, microstructure, and carbides. The results suggest that the fatigue strength at room temperature and 500 °C is 1027 MPa and 585 MPa, respectively. Scanning electron micrographic observations on the fracture surface of the fatigue specimens at 500 °C show that fatigue cracks usually initiate from voids in the carburized case and oxide layer on the surface of steel. The failure mode in the carburized case is a quasi-cleavage fracture, and with the increase of crack propagation depth, the failure mode gradually changes to fatigue and creep-fatigue interaction. With the increase of the distance from the surface, the size of the martensite block decreases and the fracture surface shows great fluctuation.

scholarly journals Characterization of a Mahamayuri Vidyarajni Sutra excavated in Lu’an, China

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liu Liu ◽  
Decai Gong ◽  
Zhengquan Yao ◽  
Liangjie Xu ◽  
Zhanyun Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Tang Dynasty ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Lead White ◽  
Scientific Methods ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Micro Raman Spectroscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron

Abstract Historically, sutras played an important role in spreading Buddhist faith and doctrine, and today these remain important records of Buddhist thought and culture. A Mahamayuri Vidyarajni Sutra with polychrome paintings was found inside the cavity on top of the Nanmen Buddhist pagoda, built in the early Tang dynasty (618–627 CE) and located in Anhui Province, China. Textile was found on the preface which is strongly degraded and fragile. Unfortunately, the whole sutra is under severe degradation and is incomplete. Technical analysis based on scientific methods will benefits the conservation of the sutra. Optical microscopy (OM), micro-Raman spectroscopy combined with optical microscope (Raman), scanning electron microscopy in combination with energy dispersive X-ray analysis (SEM–EDS) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) were used to characterize the pigment and gilded material, as well as the paper fiber and textile. Pigments such as cinnabar, minium, paratacamite, azurite, lead white were found. Gilded material was identified as gold. A five-heddle warp satin, made of silk, was found as the textile on the preface of the sutra. The sutra’s preface and inner pages were made of paper comprised of bamboo and bark. As a magnificent yet recondite treasure of Buddhism, the sutra was analyzed for a better understanding of the material. A conservation project of the sutra will be scheduled accordingly.

scholarly journals Extraction of Boron from Ludwigite Ore: Mechanism of Soda-Ash Roasting of Lizardite and Szaibelyite

Minerals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 533 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Zhang ◽  
Guanghui Li ◽  
Jinxiang You ◽  
Jian Wang ◽  
Jun Luo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Carbonate ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometer ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Selective Activation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Shed Light ◽  
Soda Ash ◽  
Scanning Electron

Ludwigite ore is a typical low-grade boron ore accounting for 58.5% boron resource of China, which is mainly composed of magnetite, lizardite and szaibelyite. During soda-ash roasting of ludwigite ore, the presence of lizardite hinders the selective activation of boron. In this work, lizardite and szaibelyite were prepared and their soda-ash roasting behaviors were investigated using thermogravimetric-differential scanning calorimetry (TG-DSC), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscope and energy dispersive spectrometer (SEM-EDS) analyses, in order to shed light on the soda-ash activation of boron within ludwigite ore. Thermodynamics of Na2CO3-MgSiO3-Mg2SiO4-Mg2B2O5 via FactSage show that the formation of Na2MgSiO4 was preferential for the reaction between Na2CO3 and MgSiO3/Mg2SiO4. While, regarding the reaction between Na2CO3 and Mg2B2O5, the formation of NaBO2 was foremost. Raising temperature was beneficial for the soda-ash roasting of lizardite and szaibelyite. At a temperature lower than the melting of sodium carbonate (851 °C), the soda-ash roasting of szaibelyite was faster than that of lizardite. Moreover, the melting of sodium carbonate accelerated the reaction between lizardite with sodium carbonate.

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