Zr-xNb-4Sn alloys with low Young’s modulus and magnetic susceptibility for biomedical implants

The microstructure, mechanical and magnetic properties of Zr–x (8, 9, 10, wt.%)Nb–4Sn alloys were investigated to obtain novel Zr-based alloy with low Young’s modulus and magnetic susceptibility for biomedical implants. After homogenization annealing, hot forging and solution annealing, Zr–8Nb–4Sn, Zr–9Nb–4Sn and Zr–10Nb–4Sn alloys were composed of β+α″ phase, β+α″ phase, β+ω phase, respectively. The temperature at which the α" and ω phase were transformed into β phase during the heating process was about 200 ​°C, and the phase transformation temperature decreased with the increase of Nb element. Among all the Zr–x (x ​= ​8,9,10)Nb–4Sn(wt.%) alloys, Zr–9Nb–4Sn alloy had the lowest Young's modulus of 46.6 ​GPa and the low magnetic susceptibility of 1.294 ​× ​10⁻⁶ cm³g⁻¹, which has a good application prospect for biomedical applications.     

Regulating microstructures and mechanical properties of Al-Fe-Ni alloys

Mechanical properties of Al-Fe-Ni eutectic alloys have been investigated based on the nominal mass fraction of eutectic phase,and the added Fe/Ni mass ratio.The X-Ray diffraction,scanning electron microscopy equipped with energy dispersive spectroscopy and transmission electron microscope have been used to identify phase composition,characterize microstructure and crystal structure of Al_9FeNi phase,respectively.The results demonstrate that the nominal mass fraction of eutectic phase control the presence of primary phase.The tensile strength slightly increases,and the ductility deteriorates sharply as the volume fraction of primary phase increases.The Fe/Ni mass ratio has the profound effect on the microstructures(i.e.,size and shape) of primary phase.When the Fe/Ni ratio is approaching to 1,the primary phase becomes rod-like shape,which can enhance the ductility of alloys over the flake-like phase.The increasing cooling rate can effectively reduce the eutectic grains size and primary phase fraction,and further significantly improve mechanical properties of the alloys.     

X射线光电子能谱检测热喷涂锌铝合金防腐性能的研究

锌铝合金可用作为风力发电装置的防腐材料.采用X射线光电子能谱（XPS）研究了由热喷涂方法制备的不同含量铝锌合金制得的TJPTZA1^#、TJPTZA2^#、TJPTZA3^#和TJPTZA4^#合金的防腐蚀性能,探究了合金与基体界面处的物质成分.使用能谱检测手段探索了界面处的元素成分及其含量,从而为以上合金的防腐性能研究提供依据.     

Y含量对Ni-20 Cr合金高温抗氧化性能的影响

为了揭示稀土元素Y对Ni-20Cr合金高温抗氧性能的影响,利用非自耗真空电弧炉熔炼4种不同Y含量的Ni-20Cr合金,并对合金进行循环氧化实验。采用X射线衍射仪、扫描电子显微镜等对获得的合金氧化膜进行观察分析。结果表明,Y能提高Ni-20Cr合金的高温抗氧化性能,并且温度越高,作用越明显;添加0.6%Y的Ni-20Cr合金的高温抗氧化性能提升最为明显;添加Y有利于合金选择性氧化膜Cr2 O3的生成,提高氧化膜同基体金属的附着力,降低氧化速率,从而提高合金的高温抗氧化性能。     

Densification behavior of mechanically milled Cu–8 at% Cr alloy and its mechanical and electrical properties

Synthesis and consolidation behavior of Cu–8 at%Cr alloy powders made by mechanical alloying with elemental Cu and Cr powders,and subsequently,compressive and electrical properties of the consolidated alloys were studied.Solid solubility of Cr in Cu during milling,and subsequent phase transformations during sintering and heat treatment of sintered components were analyzed using X-ray diffraction,scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy.The milled powders were compacted applying three different pressures(200 MPa,400 MPa and 600 MPa)and sintered in H2atmosphere at 900 1C for 30 min and at 1000 1C for 1 h and 2 h.The maximum densification(92.8%)was achieved for the sample compacted at 600 MPa and sintered for 1000 1C for 2 h.Hardness and densification behavior further increased for the compacts sintered at 900 1C for 30 min after rolling and annealing process.TEM investigation of the sintered compacts revealed the bimodal distribution of Cu grains with nano-sized Cr and Cr2O3precipitation along the grain boundary as well as in grain interior.Pinning of grain boundaries by the precipitates stabilized the fine grain structure in bimodal distribution.     

Studies on induction hardening of powder-metallurgy-processed Fe-Cr/Mo alloys

Induction hardening of dense Fe-Cr/Mo alloys processed via the powder-metallurgy route was studied. The Fe-3Cr-0.5Mo, Fe-1.5Cr-0.2Mo, and Fe-0.85Mo pre-alloyed powders were mixed with 0.4wt%, 0.6wt%, and 0.8wt% C and compacted at 500, 600, and 700 MPa, respectively. The compacts were sintered at 1473 K for 1 h and then cooled at 6 K/min. Ferrite with pearlite was mostly observed in the sintered alloys with 0.4wt% C, whereas a carbide network was also present in the alloys with 0.8wt% C. Graphite at prior particle boundaries led to deterioration of the mechanical properties of alloys with 0.8wt% C, whereas no significant induction hardening was achieved in alloys with 0.4wt% C. Among the investigated samples, alloys with 0.6wt% C exhibited the highest strength and ductility and were found to be suitable for induction hardening. The hardening was carried out at a frequency of 2.0 kHz for 2-3 s. A case depth of 2.5 mm was achieved while maintaining the bulk (interior) hardness of approximately HV 230. A martensitic structure was observed on the outer periphery of the samples. The hardness varied from HV 600 to HV 375 from the sample surface to the interior of the case hardened region. The best combination of properties and hardening depth was achieved in case of the Fe-1.5Cr-0.2Mo alloy with 0.6wt% C.     

金属间化合物(Mg,Zn)_(12)Ce与(Mg,Zn)_(11)Ce的研究

对300℃时Mg-Zn-Ce系富镁侧化合物的成分特征、结构和相平衡关系进行了研究.结果表明,Mg-Zn-Ce富镁角存在一个Mg12Ce的二元置换固溶体(Mg,Zn)12Ce,还存在一个三元线性化合物(Mg,Zn)11Ce(τ相).(Mg,Zn)12Ce中Zn的范围为0~7.3%(原子分数),其晶体结构为体心四方晶格.三元线性化合物τ相含Zn为8.5%~43.5%(原子分数),其晶体结构为C底心正交晶格.(Mg,Zn)12Ce和τ相均与α(Mg)存在稳定的两相平衡,且在Mg-Zn-Ce系富镁角还存在三相平衡Mg+(Mg,Zn)12Ce+τ.     

软磁材料应用研究进展

软磁材料因其饱和磁感应强度高、磁导率高、矫顽力低、损耗低和环境稳定性好等优点,被广泛应用于通信、电源、计算机和各种电子产品等领域。随着信息技术和电子产品数字化的发展,电子仪器设备向着精密化、高效化和节能化方向发展,这就对软磁材料和元件提出了新的要求和挑战。如何取得具有较高饱和磁感应强度和低损耗的软磁材料已成为研究的重点。本文对传统软磁材料与新型软磁材料的研究现状作了总结,并对软磁材料的发展趋势作了展望,为后续软磁材料的发展提供指导方向。     

脉冲电流对AZ21镁电极电压滞后的影响

AZ21镁合金在硫酸镁溶液中会产生表面膜,导致严重的电压滞后问题.加载脉冲电流可以减少AZ21镁合金的滞后时间,缩短放电初期时的电压降,降低平衡电压,提高放电平稳性等,有利于AZ21镁合金在电池中的应用.本文利用恒电流法、多电流阶跃法、电化学阻抗、扫描电镜等多种方法对AZ21镁合金在2 mol·L-1的MgSO4溶液的电压滞后问题进行实验研究.结果表明,经50 mA脉冲电流1 s后,AZ21的电压滞后时间可从6.35 s (3.23 V)降至0.59 s (0.034 V).