Simulation of dynamic recrystallization for an Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy using cellular automaton

A cellular automata (CA) model has been developed to predict and control the microstructure evolution during hot deformation on 7085 aluminum alloy. The initial microstructure and thermal-mechanical parameters were used as the input data of the CA model. To link microstructure evolution with macroscopic flow stress, dislocation density was set as an important internal state variable. The hot deformation behavior of 7085 aluminum alloy was studied by isothermal compression tests under a deformation temperature range of 623–723 K and a strain rate range of 0.001-1s^?1 up to true strains of 0.53–1.20. Electron backscattered diffraction technique and the CA model were utilized to systematically investigate the effects of strain, strain rate and deformation temperature on the microstructure evolution, and further to predict the average grain diameter and the recrystallization fraction after deformation. The simulated results were validated by the experimental data to demonstrate the feasibility and predictability of the CA model.     

Effects of homogenization on the dissolution and precipitation behaviors of intermetallic phase for a Zr and Er containing Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy

The effects of homogenization on dissolution and precipitation behaviors of intermetallic phase in a novel Zr and Er containing Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy were investigated.In this work,single-stage(SS:475℃/24 h) and doublestage(DS:400℃/12 h+475℃/24 h) homogenization treatments were carried out for the ingots with the heating rates of 300℃/h,50℃/h and 25℃/h,respectively.It was found that Er tended to segregate at the grain boundary in the form of Al_8Cu_4Er,and the formation mechanism was determined to be the eutectic reaction in the front of the solid/liquid interface during solidification.Also,Al_8Cu_4Er phase was detected to possess high melting point(～573.8℃),which fully remained after the homogenization.Meanwhile,a significant impact of heating rate on the dissolution of intermetallic phases for the studied alloy under the DS homogenization was determined,but little impact was observed under the SS homogenization.Morever,the size and distribution of the dispersoids after homogenization were fully analyzed.It was found that slow heating rates was helpful to refine the particles size,and increase the density as well as volume fraction of the precipitation under both SS and DS homogenization.However a higher density and volume fraction of the precipitated particles,and a relatively larger average particle size were gained with DS homogenization.     

High temperature tensile properties and fracture behavior of cast nickel-base K445 superalloy

The tensile properties and fracture behavior of a cast nickel-base superalloy K445 in the temperature range of 25-1 000℃were investigated.The microstructure and fracture surfaces of the alloy were investigated by OM,SEM and TEM.The results revealed that an anomalous yield strength phenomenon exists in the alloy at medium high temperature.The yield strength decreases gradually with the increase of temperature,reaches the minimum value at 650℃,and then increases again to obtain 940 MPa,which is almost the ...     

Macro-micro dynamic behaviors and fracture modes of roll bonded 7A52/ 7A01/7B52 aluminum laminates in high velocity deformation

Damage tolerance improvement in the lamination of aluminum alloy plates and composites has been reported in many studies. In the present study the macro-micro dynamic deformation behavior and related mechanisms of 7A52/7A01/7B52 laminated plates processed by hot roll bonding of 7A52, 7A01 and 7B52 plate at high strain rates and quasi-static compression has been investigated. The microstructure of the laminated plates was examined with backscatter diffraction (EBSD) techniques, scanning and transmission electron microscopies. The results showed that with increased strain rate, obvious strain rate hardening was observed in the single layer specimens. The peak flow stress of the multilayer samples was slightly higher than that of the 7A52 monolayer samples and much lower than that of the 7B52 monolayer samples at the same strain rate. Beyond the peak stress state, the strain hardening was replaced by thermal softening in the 7A52 layer, leading to low resistance of deformation and high tendency to facilitate deformation-induced adiabatic shear bands (ASBs) that consist of dynamic recrystallized grains. ASBs in laminated samples were deflected and bifurcated at the interface of 7A52 layer. In addition, bifurcated ASBs converged at the interface between the 7A52 and 7A01 layers. The high deformation resistance observed in the laminate under dynamic loading was a consequence of the high capacity for strain hardening in the 7A01 layer. This hardening effectively overcame the influences of thermal softening and dynamic recovery during dynamic loading. This study provides an understanding of the laminate's microstructure evolution during dynamic deformation and its relevance to the fracture modes of a multilayer structure under dynamic loading.     

喷射成形含锰高强Al-Zn-Mg-Cu的组织和性能

利用喷射成形和热挤压的方法制备了含锰为2%(质量分数)的高强铝合金Al-8.8Zn-2.9Mg-1.6Cu合金,用X射线衍射(XRD)、光学显微镜(OM)和扫描电镜(SEM)和透射电镜(TEM)等方法研究了铝合金的微观组织,并进行了力学性能测试.研究结果表明:喷射成形制备的含锰铝合金经过热挤压和固溶处理后,基体组织为细小均匀的再结晶晶粒组织,平均尺寸约8μm.MnAl6颗粒在喷射沉积过程中沿晶界析出,经过热挤压后,尺寸大的颗粒破碎,大部分的颗粒则沿挤压方向产生一定的塑性变形.固溶处理对MnAl6颗粒尺寸的影响不明显,但棒状/片状颗粒的边角处发生球化,有利于降低诱发显微裂纹的应力或应变集中.时效后,铝合金达强度为775MPa,延伸率达4.3%,断口以细小的韧窝为主,尺寸小于500nm.     

固溶处理对TC16钛合金显微组织和拉伸性能的影响

通过金相显微镜和室温拉伸性能测试,研究固溶处理对TC16钛合金棒材显微组织和拉伸性能的影响.结果表明:TC16钛合金低于800℃进行固溶处理,初始组织为初生α相和亚稳态β相,随着固溶温度的升高,亚稳态β相会发生α"马氏体转变,温度达到900℃时,α"马氏体析出晶界完整的β相,出现过烧组织,抗拉强度和屈服强度先降后升,温度对塑性影响不大.该合金固溶处理后,冷镦性能差,不同的冷却速度使钛合金有不同的α和β相比率,冷却速度决定β→α转变反应中间相的形成条件,水淬、空冷、炉冷后的TC16钛合金显微组织和拉伸性能差异较大.     

等温自由锻温度对7085铝合金组织与性能的影响

通过金相组织观察、扫描电镜分析和室温拉伸力学性能及剥落腐蚀实验,分析探讨等温自由锻温度对7085铝合金显微组织、力学性能和剥落腐蚀的影响.研究结果表明:在370℃和400℃等温自由锻时,合金发生严重再结晶,强度较低,伸长率稍高,剥蚀抗力较差;在420℃锻造时,合金出现大量细小且分布均匀的亚晶粒,抗拉强度、屈服强度、伸长率和剥蚀抗力均较好,分别达到533.2 MPa,495 MPa,13.3％和EA.在450℃锻造时,该合金的晶粒开始长大,强度下降,伸长率稍有升高,剥蚀抗力较差.综合考虑显微组织、强度、塑性和剥落腐蚀等因素,确定420℃为合金等温自由锻最佳锻造温度.     

Effect of heat treatment on microstructures and properties of a novel Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy for oil drilling

In view of the special requirements for strength, heat resistance and corrosion resistance of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy for oil drilling, the Al-6.2 Zn-2.5 Mg-1.6 Cu alloy was prepared by increasing Cu content on basis of Russian Series 1953 alloy. The effect of heat treatment on the microstructures and properties of the alloy was characterized by optical microscope(OM), scanning electron microscope(SEM) and transmission electron microscope(TEM), and investigated by tensile test at room temperature, thermal exposure test and corrosion test. The results show that the strength after T6 aging treatment exhibit a decrease trend as an increase of the solution temperature from465 °C to 480 °C. After the solution treated by the rate of 470 °C/1 h, second phases dissolve into the matrix very well and the strength property reaches optimum. The alloy has better comprehensive properties treated by a solution treatment of 470 °C/1 h and then followed by an aging treatment of 120 °C/24 h + 170 °C/1 h + 120 °C/24 h. Under the aging state, the precipitated phases inside the grains are suitable in size, while on the grain boundary distribute discontinuously and the precipitate-free zone is obvious. Besides, the alloy still maintain high tensile properties. The yield strength, tensile strength and elongation are 650 MPa, 686 MPa,12.0%, respectively. The yield strength retention after heat exposure is 92%. The alloy has good corrosion resistance and the exfoliation corrosion degree. The average corrosion rate in the H_2S and CO_2 environment is 0.0024 mm/a, which is far less than the required 0.12 mm/a. It is insensitive to H_2S and CO_2 environments.     

热等静压保温温度对TC4合金组织及拉伸性能的影响

通过热等静压近净成形技术制备的TC4合金具有独特的优势,近年来受到大量关注.研究了热等静压保温温度对TC4合金显微组织及拉伸性能的影响.结果表明:120 MPa、2 h保压条件下,保温温度达到800℃时,合金完全致密化;随着保温温度从800℃升高到920℃,合金的抗拉强度从942 MPa降为920 MPa,拉伸应变从1...     

快速凝固Al-Li合金的拉伸性能及微观机制

对不同的热处理条件下不同挤压比成型的快速凝固 Al- L i合金的拉伸性能进行了对比研究 ,通过电子透镜和扫描断口分析表明 ,Al- Li合金是一种近乎脆断的断裂方式 ,其原因是 δ′相 (Al3L i)和 S′相(Al2 Cu Mg)不能很好地匹配     

Mg-6Gd-Y-0.6Zr的析出行为和力学性能

利用光学显微镜、扫描电镜、X线衍射、透射电镜等手段研究添加1％Y(质量分数,下同)对Mg-6Gd-0.6Zr 合金析出行为和力学性能的影响.研究结果表明:添加合金元素Y能大大促进Mg-6Gd合金的时效析出;具有高过饱和度的Mg-6Gd-Y-0.6Zr合金在200℃表现出显著的时效硬化现象;随着时效温度的升高,晶界周围析出相极度粗化并且β'相体积分数降低、分布不均;尤其在250℃峰时效的组织中观察到Mg-6Gd合金所不具备的β'相.200℃时效72 h后,合金获得优异的力学性能,其室温抗拉强度、屈服强度和伸长率分别为354MPa,292MPa和9.5％,250℃时抗拉强度、屈服强度和伸长率分别为307MPa,220MPa和13.6％.     

B元素对8030铝合金组织性能的影响

通过添加不同含量的B元素,制备了一系列8030（AlFeSiCuB）铝合金。采用扫描电子显微镜（scanning electron microscope,SEM）、透射电子显微镜（transmission electron microscopy,TEM）、拉伸测试和导电率测试等手段对其进行了表征。结果表明,添加B元素后明显细化了合金的晶粒,晶界也更加干净,经过均匀化退火后,晶界上的微合金化元素和杂质元素均匀地扩散到合金内部,进一步净化了晶界,合金的抗拉强度和导电率都得到明显的提高。当B元素的含量为0.04 wt.%（wt.%为质量分数）时,合金的综合性能最优,均匀化退火后,合金的导电率达到60.8 %IACS。经过90%的冷变形,合金的抗拉强度从94.1 MPa升高到167.2 MPa。     

Tuning microstructure,transformation behavior,mechanical/functional properties of Ti-V-Al shape memory alloy by doping quaternary rare earth Y

The microstructure features, martensitic transformation behavior and mechanical/functional properties of Ti–V–Al alloy were tailored by changing rare element Y content in the present investigation. The results showed that Y doping resulted in the grain refinement and formation of Y-rich phase mainly distributing along grain boundary in Ti–V–Al alloys. The martensitic transformation temperatures of Ti–V–Al alloys slightly increased due to the variation of matrix composition induced by the presenc...     

Ameliorating mechanical properties and reducing anisotropy of as-extruded Mg-1.0Sn-0.5Ca alloy via Al addition

Effects of Al addition to a Mg–Sn–Ca ternary alloy on its microstructure and tensile properties after extrusion were studied via extrusion of Mg-1.0 Sn-0.5 Ca-x Al(x = 0, 0.8, 2.4 wt%) sheets and analysis of the extruded materials.The results showed that Al addition not only refined the grain size(from 9.8 ± 0.7 μm to 8.3 ± 0.4 μm and7.6 ± 0.5 μm) but also accelerated the generation of more second phase(from 0.98 to 1.72 and 4.32%). Except for the CaMgSn and Mg₂Ca in Mg-1.0Sn-0.5 Ca a...     

Al对HP40合金室温力学性能的影响

采用中频感应炉熔炼的方法制取样件.用光学显微镜分析在HP40合金中加入质量分数为5%～10%的Al元素时,各质量分数所对应的相组成和显微组织,研究在HP40合金中加入不同质量分数的Al对合金室温力学性能的影响以及合金力学性能与显微组织的关系.结果发现,加Al元素的HP40合金抗拉强度和屈服强度均随Al质量分数的增加而先升高后降低;合金的硬度随Al质量分数的增加而显著提高;合金的延伸率在Al质量分数为5%时,与未加Al的HP40合金一样未降低,而后随着Al质量分数的增加而降低.随着Al质量分数的增加,由于金属间化合物(Ni,Fe)Al的析出,合金的组织也发生了明显的变化,组织由网状结构变为枝状结构和羽毛状结构.     

Influence of Mo and Ta additions on solidification behavior of Ni3Al single crystal alloys

Ni3Al(Ni75Al25) and Ni3Al–2Mo/Ta(Ni73.5Al24.5Mo/Ta2) single crystals were prepared by the Bridgman method under high temperature gradient(~170℃/cm) at the withdrawal rates of 5 and 20 μm/s. The experimental results showed that the addition of Mo decreased the liquidus and solidus temperatures, and the addition of Ta increased the liquidus and solidus temperatures. Meanwhile, both Mo and Ta additions were found to increase the solidi fi cation range of experimental alloy. It has been found that for solidi fi cation of stoichiometric Ni3Al at low withdrawal rate(5 μm/s), β/γ'eutectic first solidi fied from liquid(L→β+γ') and then β phase completely transformed into pure γ'(β→γ') after the completion of solidi fi cation. However, at high withdrawal rate of 20 μm/s, the remaining β phase was found in the as-cast microstructure of Alloy Ni3Al. Different from stoichiometric Ni3Al, the solidi fi cation sequence of Alloy Ni3Al–2Mo was identi fi ed as L→β+γ'+Mo-rich phase(ternary eutectic reaction). In addition, the addition of Ta led to the formation of primary γ'phase and then subsequent intercellular/interdendritic β/γ'eutectic microstructure. Based on above study, a new Ta and Mo containing Ni3Al based single crystal alloy with superior tensile strength at ultra-high temperature(1100℃) was designed.     

Deformation and damage behaviors of as-cast TiAl-Nb alloy during creep

By means of creep properties measurement and microstructure observation,the deformation and damage behavior of an as-cast TiAl-Nb alloy during creep at temperature near 750°C were investigated.The results showed that the microstructure of the alloy consisted of lamellarγ/α_2 phase,and the boundaries consisted ofγphase located in between lamellarγ/α_2 phases with different orientations.In the latter stage of creep,the dislocation networks appeared in the interfaces of lamellarγ/α_2 phases due to the coarsening of them,which made the coherent interface transforming into the semi-coherent one for reducing its adhesive strength.The deformation mechanism of the alloy during creep was twinning and dislocations slipping within lamellarγ/α_2 phases.In the later period of creep,significant amount of dislocations plied up in the interfaces of lamellarγ/α_2 phases,which may cause the stress concentration to promote the initiation and propagation of the cracks along the lamellarγ/α_2interfaces perpendicular to the stress axis.Wherein,some cracks on the various cross-sections were connected by tearing edge along the direction of maximum shear stress,up to the creep fracture,which is considered to be the damage and fracture mechanism of alloy during creep at 750°C.     

室温下TC11钛合金准静态拉伸力学性能实验研究

针对典型航空材料TC11钛合金的拉伸性能,采用准静态拉伸实验对不同应变率条件下的TC11钛合金的应力-应变关系进行了研究,利用扫描电镜分析了其拉伸断口形貌。实验结果表明:TC11钛合金具有一定的应变率敏感性,抗拉强度和屈服强度均会受到应变率的影响;准静态拉伸时TC11钛合金试样出现了颈缩现象,试样截面形状为杯锥状,试样断口存在光滑的剪切唇区和灰色的纤维区,其断裂属于韧性断裂,但是其韧性较差;TC11钛合金拉伸断口形貌主要为大小不一的韧窝,随着应变率的增大,试样拉伸断口韧窝的大小和深度均变小,同时出现了少量的撕裂棱和准解理面,试样的断裂机制为以韧性断裂为主和伴有准解理断裂。因此,在准静态拉伸条件下,TC11钛合金的力学行为与应变率有关。     

升温固溶对Al-Zn-Mg-Cu合金组织与力学性能的影响

研究了7075合金升温固溶处理过程．结果表明升温处理可使极限固溶温度高于多相共晶温度,同时能避免过烧组织的形成,有效强化了残余结晶相的固溶,显著提高了7075合金的力学性能．通过强化固溶,7075合金的断裂和屈服强度可达660MPa和606MPa．     

稀土Ho对Al-Zn-Mg-Cu系高强铝合金显微组织和力学性能的影响

[目的]为了提高Al-Zn-Mg-Cu系高强铝合金的综合性能,研究了稀土钬(Ho)对Al-Zn-Mg-Cu系高强铝合金显微组织及力学性能的影响。[方法]采用金相显微镜、扫描电镜观察、能谱仪和拉伸试验等方法对稀土钬(Ho)改性Al-Zn-Mg-Cu系高强铝合金显微组织和力学性能进行了研究。[结果]加入Ho能够细化基体组织、净化晶界,使呈网状连续分布的晶界变为断续的岛状和鱼骨状;当稀土Ho的含量为0.5%时,晶粒达到最小最细状态,且合金熔铸缺陷明显减少,合金的抗拉强度为244 MPa,伸长率为2.92%,韧性达到最大值;随着Ho含量的增加,合金中生成了一种新相Al_3Ho,该相较软,析出在晶界,从而降低了合金的硬度。[结论]加入适量稀土元素Ho可以有效细化Al-Zn-Mg-Cu系高强铝合金的组织,显著提高合金的塑性及韧性,但硬度下降。