The hot deformation behavior of platinum was investigated through hot compression experiments.A constitutive equation for the prediction of the flow behavior of platinum was derived from analysis of stress-strain curv...The hot deformation behavior of platinum was investigated through hot compression experiments.A constitutive equation for the prediction of the flow behavior of platinum was derived from analysis of stress-strain curves.Using the constitutive equation,the peak stress of platinum during hot working was calculated across varying temperatures and strain rates.Results show that the predicted values have strong agreement with experimental results.Electron backscatter diffraction analysis further reveals the thermal deformation mechanisms under distinct conditions within the safe processing region.The optimal processing parameters are identified as deformation temperatures of 860-910 K and strain rates of 0.01-0.1 s−1.Discontinuous yielding observed at elevated strain rates is attributed to the multiplication and movement of the mobile dislocations at grain boundaries.展开更多
The traditional"trial and error"microstructural control method,with high cost and low efficiency,has become a key issue restricting the development of ultra-high strength and toughness titanium alloys.This s...The traditional"trial and error"microstructural control method,with high cost and low efficiency,has become a key issue restricting the development of ultra-high strength and toughness titanium alloys.This study adopts the molybdenum equivalent(Mo[eq])method to rapidly design Ti-xMo-4Al-4Zr-3Nb-2Cr-1Fe alloys(x=5-9).The as-cast alloys with different Mo[eq]exhibit a single peak of theβphase in XRD.Theβgrains of 5Mo alloy(the lowest Mo[eq])exhibit elongated columnar grain characteristics.As the Mo[eq]increases,theβgrains transition towards a more equiaxed form,resulting in a decrease in aspect ratio and a reduction in grain size.As the Mo[eq]increases,the a phase content gradually decreases and the a phase is almost unobservable in 9Mo alloy(the highest Mo[eq]).The a phase in 5Mo alloy exhibits short rod-shaped shapes with an average length of about2.4μm,while the a phase in 6Mo alloy shows an equiaxed and short rod shapes with the smallest size.The strength,plasticity,and toughness are the lowest in 5Mo alloy,with values of 867 MPa,7.3%,and 56 MPa·m1/2,respectively.However,it reaches its maximum in 6Mo alloy,where the strength,plasticity,and toughness increase to 984 MPa,12.8%,and 74 MPa·m1/2,respectively.The mechanical properties of Ti-xMo-4Al-4Zr-3Nb-2Cr-1Fe alloys are affected mainly by solid-solution strengthening of Mo element,refinement ofβgrain,and changes inα/βphase content.This study lays a certain theoretical foundation for the theoretical research and composition development of new ultra-high strength and toughness titanium alloys.展开更多
Tungsten-copper laminated composites are promising materials for high heat-flux applications,but their performance is often limited by interfacial instability caused by the thermal-mechanical mismatch between tungsten...Tungsten-copper laminated composites are promising materials for high heat-flux applications,but their performance is often limited by interfacial instability caused by the thermal-mechanical mismatch between tungsten and copper.In this study,W/W-30Cu/CuCrZr three-layer composites are fabricated by high-pressure torsion(HPT)processing.Experimental characterization and molecular dynamics(MD)simulations are used to systematically investigate the influence of HPT process parameters and intermediate-layer composition on the evolution of microstructure and mechanical properties.HPT processing significantly refines the grains of the W-xCu composites and enhances their homogeneity.After applying 15 revolutions of HPT on W-30Cu composites,the crystallite size decreases by about 45.3%.The dislocation density increases to 5.95×1014 m−2.The interfacial transition zone of tungsten-copper three-layer composites is continuous and stable after HPT processing,and the microhardness is gradient increasing along the radial direction,showing good stress coordination ability and interfacial bonding characteristics.With the increase of W content,the yield strength of W-xCu alloy increases significantly,but the ductility decreases.The W-30Cu system achieves the optimal balance between strength and ductility.At the same time,in the W/W-Cu/Cu model,as the number of dislocations increases,the yield stress and elastic modulus increase by about 15%and 22%,respectively,indicating that the high-density defects introduced by HPT have a significant strengthening effect on the composite system.This study provides an important theoretical basis and experimental support for the microstructure control and performance optimization of tungsten-copper laminated composite material.展开更多
The dissimilar 2B06 and 7B04 Al alloy joints were prepared by refill friction stir spot welding(RFSSW),and the microstructural evolution and corrosion behavior of the joints were investigated.Based on microstructural ...The dissimilar 2B06 and 7B04 Al alloy joints were prepared by refill friction stir spot welding(RFSSW),and the microstructural evolution and corrosion behavior of the joints were investigated.Based on microstructural analysis,the welded joints exhibit distinct microstructural zones,including the stir zone(SZ),thermomechanically affected zone(TMAZ),and heat-affected zone(HAZ).The grain size of each zone is in the order of HAZ>TMAZ>SZ.Notably,the TMAZ and HAZ contain significantly larger secondary-phase particles compared to the SZ,with particle size in the HAZ increasing at higher rotational speeds.Electrochemical tests indicate that corrosion susceptibility follows the sequence of HAZ>TMAZ>SZ>BM,with greater sensitivity observed at increased rotational speeds.Post-corrosion mechanical performance degradation primarily arises from crevice corrosion at joint overlaps,but not from the changes in the microstructure.展开更多
A thorny problem in the miscible Ti/Fe system is the unavoidable formation of numerous brittle intermetallic compounds(IMCs).Adding H62 interlayer is an essential method to reduce the brittle IMCs or decrease the brit...A thorny problem in the miscible Ti/Fe system is the unavoidable formation of numerous brittle intermetallic compounds(IMCs).Adding H62 interlayer is an essential method to reduce the brittle IMCs or decrease the brittleness.A joint with good formability and tensile properties was obtained.The microstructure and element distribution of the joint were observed by metallographic microscopy,scanning electron microscopy and electron probe microanalysis.The shear resistance exhibited an initial increase,followed by a subsequent decrease,with an increase in heat input.It reached a maximum value of 2470 N at a welding energy of 267 kJ/m.The Fe-Ti brittle IMCs in TC4/DP780 joints are replaced by Fe-Cu phase and Cu-Ti phase,which reduces the brittleness at TC4/DP780 interface.The results show that the TC4/DP780 joint forms numerousα-Cu andγ-Fe solid solutions through the mutual diffusion and solid solution between H62 and TC4 layers of metals,which effectively inhibits the diffusion of Ti atoms and reduces the formation of brittle Ti-Fe IMCs.At the H62/TC4 interface,a composite layer composed of Cu-Ti IMCs and Cu-based solid solutions is formed.The composite layer grows dendritically from the TC4 alloy to the H62 interlayer.The microstructure at the TC4/DP780 interface changes from fine dendrites to coarse dendrites with the increase in Ti content and heat input.When the heat input is lower,the interfacial elements do not react sufficiently.When the heat input is excessive,microcracks appear at the TC4/DP780 interface,which limits the improvement of mechanical properties of TC4/DP780 joint.展开更多
Titanium(Ti)and its alloys are frequently utilized as critical components in a variety of engineering ap-plications because of their high specific strength and excellent corrosion resistance.Compared to conven-tional ...Titanium(Ti)and its alloys are frequently utilized as critical components in a variety of engineering ap-plications because of their high specific strength and excellent corrosion resistance.Compared to conven-tional surface strengthening technologies,laser shock peening(LSP)has increasingly attracted attention from researchers and industries,since it significantly improves the surface strength,biocompatibility,fa-tigue resistance,and anti-corrosion ability of Ti and its alloys.Despite numerous studies that have been carried out to elucidate the effects of LSP on microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of Ti and its alloys in recent years,a comprehensive review of recent advancements in the field of Ti and its alloys subjected to LSP is still lacking.In this review,the standard LSP and the novel process designs of LSP assisted by thermal,cryogenic,electropulsing and magnetic fields are discussed and compared.Microstructural evolution,with focuses on the dislocation dynamics,deformation twinning,grain refine-ment and surface amorphization,during LSP processing of Ti alloys is reviewed.Furthermore,the en-hanced engineering performance of the L SP-processed(L SPed)Ti alloys,including surface hardness,wear resistance,fatigue life and corrosion resistance are summarized.Finally,this review concludes by present-ing an overview of the current challenges encountered in this field and offering insights into anticipated future trends.展开更多
The hot deformation behavior of as-extruded Ti-6554 alloy was investigated through isothermal compression at 700–950°C and 0.001–1 s−1.The temperature rise under different deformation conditions was calculat...The hot deformation behavior of as-extruded Ti-6554 alloy was investigated through isothermal compression at 700–950°C and 0.001–1 s−1.The temperature rise under different deformation conditions was calculated,and the curve was corrected.The strain compensation constitutive model of as-extruded Ti-6554 alloy based on temperature rise correction was established.The microstructure evolution under different conditions was analyzed,and the dynamic recrystallization(DRX)mechanism was revealed.The results show that the flow stress decreases with the increase in strain rate and the decrease in deformation temperature.The deformation temperature rise gradually increases with the increase in strain rate and the decrease in deformation temperature.At 700°C/1 s−1,the temperature rise reaches 100°C.The corrected curve value is higher than the measured value,and the strain compensation constitutive model has high prediction accuracy.The precipitation of theαphase occurs during deformation in the twophase region,which promotes DRX process of theβphase.At low strain rate,the volume fraction of dynamic recrystallization increases with the increase in deformation temperature.DRX mechanism includes continuous DRX and discontinuous DRX.展开更多
Casting experiments and macro-micro numerical simulations were conducted to examine the microstructure characteristics of K439B nickel-based superalloy casting with varying cross-sections during the gravity investment...Casting experiments and macro-micro numerical simulations were conducted to examine the microstructure characteristics of K439B nickel-based superalloy casting with varying cross-sections during the gravity investment casting process.Firstly,microstructure analysis was conducted on the casting using scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD).Subsequently,calculation of the phase diagram and differential scanning calorimetry(DSC)tests were conducted to determine the macro-micro simulation parameters of the K439B alloy,and the cellular automaton finite element(CAFE)method was employed to develop macro-micro modeling of K439B nickel-based superalloy casting with varying cross-sections.The experimental results revealed that the ratio of the average grain area increased from the edge to the center of the sections as the ratio of the cross-sectional area increased.The simulation results indicated that the average grain area increased from 0.885 to 0.956 mm2as the ratio of the cross-sections increased from 6꞉1 to 12꞉1.The experiment and simulation results showed that the grain size became more heterogeneous and the grain shape became more irregular with an increase in the ratio of the cross-sectional area of the casting.CAFE modeling was an effective method to simulate the microstructure evolution of the K439B alloy and ensure the accuracy of the simulation.展开更多
This article reports a systematic investigation on the relationship between the microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of as-cast Mg-9.5Gd-2.3Y-1Zn-0.5Zr(VW92,wt.%)alloy during aging treatment.The results ...This article reports a systematic investigation on the relationship between the microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of as-cast Mg-9.5Gd-2.3Y-1Zn-0.5Zr(VW92,wt.%)alloy during aging treatment.The results indicate that the alloy exhibits obvious double peak-aging characteristics at 180℃,200℃,and 220℃;the first peak-aging appeared at 96 h,48 h,and 48 h,respectively,while the second peak-aging occurred at 204 h,180 h,and 180 h,respectively.Moreover,the strengths of the first peak-aging were higher than those of the second peak-aging.Consequently,the first peak-aging at 200℃ achieved the best mechanical properties,with ultimate tensile strength(UTS),yield strength(YS),and elongation(EL)of 380(±2.0)MPa,255(±1.8)MPa,and 12.8(±1.7)%,respectively.While the strength decreased in the second peak-aging,the elongation increased to 17.2(±0.5)%.The first peak-aging strengthening is ascribed to the participation of the nano-β' phases in the matrix and the long period stacking ordered(LPSO)phases at grain boundaries(GBs).Additionally,the second peak-aging strengthening is associated with the emergence of a relatively new 3D structure comprising longchain-like structural phases β'+β'F tβ1,γ' phases,and LPSO phases within the grain,combined with the fine and uniform LPSO phases at the GBs.展开更多
Solution and aging treatment were conducted on the laser directed energy deposition(LDED)-prepared carbon nanotubes(CNTs)-reinforced WE43(CNTs/WE43)layers to optimize their microstructure and surface properties in thi...Solution and aging treatment were conducted on the laser directed energy deposition(LDED)-prepared carbon nanotubes(CNTs)-reinforced WE43(CNTs/WE43)layers to optimize their microstructure and surface properties in this study.The microstructure of the WE43 and CNTs/WE43 layers was systematically compared.The dissolution of divorced eutectics at the grain boundaries was retarded by CNTs during solution treatment.The spot segregation composed of Mg24Y5,CNTs,and Zr cores in the solution treated CNTs/WE43 layer presented a slight decreasing in Y content.The grain growth of both types of layers underwent three stages:slow,rapid,and steady-state.The significant inhibitory effect of CNTs on the grain growth of the LDED WE43 matrix was more pronounced than the promoting effect of temperature,resulting in a 47%increase at 510℃ and a 35%increase at 540℃ in the grain growth exponent compared to the WE43 layers at 510℃.During the subsequent aging treatment at 225℃,the precipitation sequences from plate-shaped β″to plate-shaped and globular β′ were observed in both types of layers.CNTs can facilitate an increase in the nucleation rate of precipitates,but without accelerating precipitation hardening rate.The long and short diameters of the precipitates in peak-aged state were decreased by 48.5%and 43.1%by addition of CNTs,respectively.The wear resistance of both the WE43 and CNTs/WE43 layers can be significantly enhanced through solution and aging treatment.The enhancement in wear resistance for the CNTs/WE43 layers is considerably greater than that of the WE43 layers.展开更多
The hot deformation behavior of the premium GH4738 alloy was investigated in the temperature range of 1313 to 1353 K at strain rates of 0.01 to 1 s−1using the hot compression test.To accurately predict flow stress,...The hot deformation behavior of the premium GH4738 alloy was investigated in the temperature range of 1313 to 1353 K at strain rates of 0.01 to 1 s−1using the hot compression test.To accurately predict flow stress,three novel strain compensation constitutive equations were developed and rigorously assessed.The results indicate that the power function model(correlation coefficients r=0.98544)demonstrates greater prediction accuracy compared to other functions,with a calculated average activation energy of 507.968 kJ mol−1.Additionally,electron backscattered diffraction technology and transmission electron microscopy were used to analyze the evolution of the alloy microstructure during dynamic recrystallization under different deformation conditions.The results show that under high-temperature and large deformation conditions,the dislocation density and the degree of grain rotation increase,which promotes the formation and growth of new recrystallized grains,so that recrystallization is completed when the deformation amount reaches 30%.Besides,the increase in the temperature not only enhances the thermal activation mechanism,but also improves the grain size uniformity and texture consistency.Meanwhile,the carbide inhibits grain overgrowth by pinning grain boundaries,maintaining a fine and uniform grain structure of the alloy,and thereby improving the plasticity of the material.展开更多
The microstructure evolution and strengthening ability of natural aging(NA),delayed aging(DA),and DA after pre-aging(PDA)of Al-Mg-Si alloy were studied.Results show that small and unstable atomic clusters are generate...The microstructure evolution and strengthening ability of natural aging(NA),delayed aging(DA),and DA after pre-aging(PDA)of Al-Mg-Si alloy were studied.Results show that small and unstable atomic clusters are generated during NA,leading to the formation of low-density coarseβʺandβ′phases,thus reducing the strength of DA alloy.However,atomic clusters and GP zones with larger sizes and high Mg/Si molar ratio form during pre-aging treatment.They prevent the generation of clusters during NA and can serve as effective nucleation sites in subsequent artificial aging,which elevates the number density of fineβʺprecipitates and improves the alloy strength.After pre-aging at 175°C,the strengthening capacity of PDA alloy is restored,with hardness and yield strength reaching 95.1%and 101.9%of peak-aged alloy.展开更多
The corrosion behavior of the tungsten inert gas(TIG)welded Mg-3Nd-3Gd-0.2Zn-0.5Zr alloy with different post-weld heat treatments was systematically investigated.The results show that the corrosion resistance of the s...The corrosion behavior of the tungsten inert gas(TIG)welded Mg-3Nd-3Gd-0.2Zn-0.5Zr alloy with different post-weld heat treatments was systematically investigated.The results show that the corrosion resistance of the sand-cast base material(BM)was inferior to that of the fusion zone(FZ),which was attributed to the larger grain size and exacerbated galvanic corrosion caused by coarser Mg_3(Nd,Gd)eutectic phases and numerousβprecipitates.It is found that post-weld solid-solution(T4)treatment could significantly enhance the corrosion resistance of the joint due to the dissolution of the cathodic second phases and the denser protective film abundant in RE oxides generated in corrosive solution.The precipitation of nanosized phases and Zn-Zr clusters would slightly increase the susceptibility to localized corrosion of the peak-aged(T6) joint.As the main corrosion products,MgO and Mg(OH)2 are distributed throughout the whole corrosion film,while RE oxides and RE hydroxides are mainly distributed in the inner layer,which can be explained by inward oxidation and replacement reactions between RE elements and MgO/Mg(OH)2.Based on the composition and structure of the corrosion product film,a physical model has been proposed for depicting the microstructure evolution associated with the corresponding corrosion behavior of the joints.This work could promote the applications of welded Mg-RE alloy joint in some corrosion environments.展开更多
Laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)has revolutionized modern manufacturing by enabling high design freedom,rapid prototyping,and tailored mechanical properties.However,optimizing process parameters remains challenging due t...Laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)has revolutionized modern manufacturing by enabling high design freedom,rapid prototyping,and tailored mechanical properties.However,optimizing process parameters remains challenging due to the trial-and-error approaches required to capture subtle parameter-microstructure relationships.This study employed a multi-physics computational framework to investigate the melting and solidification dynamics of magnesium alloy.By integrating the discrete element method for powder bed generation,finite volume method with volume of fluid for melt pool behavior,and phase-field method for microstructural evolution,the critical physical phenomena,including powder melting,molten pool flow,and directional solidification were simulated.The effects of laser power and scanning speed on temperature distribution,melt pool geometry,and dendritic morphology were systematically analyzed.It was revealed that increasing laser power expanded melt pool dimensions and promoted columnar dendritic growth,while high scanning speeds reduced melt pool stability and refined dendritic structures.Furthermore,Marangoni convection and thermal gradients governed solute redistribution,with excessive energy input risking defects such as porosity and elemental evaporation.These insights establish quantitative correlations between process parameters,thermal history,and microstructural characteristics,providing a validated roadmap for LPBF-processed magnesium alloy with tailored performance.展开更多
Multimodal ultrasonic vibration(UV)assisted micro-forming has been widely investigated for its advantages of further reducing forming loads and improving forming quality.However,the influence mechanism of different UV...Multimodal ultrasonic vibration(UV)assisted micro-forming has been widely investigated for its advantages of further reducing forming loads and improving forming quality.However,the influence mechanism of different UV modes on microstructure evolution and mechanical properties was still unclear.Mul-timodal UV assisted micro-compression tests on T2 copper with different grains and sample sizes were conducted in this study.The microstructure evolution for different UV modes was observed by EBSD.The results showed that the true stress reduction caused by UV was increased sequentially with tool ultrasonic vibration(TV),mold ultrasonic vibration(MV)and compound ultrasonic vibration(CV).The region of grain deformation was shifted along the direction of UV,and the MV promoted the uniform distribution of deformation stress.The grain refinement,fiber streamline density,grain deformation and rotation degree were further enhanced under CV,due to the synergistic effect of TV and MV.Additionally,a coupled theoretical model considering both acoustic softening effect and size effect was proposed for describing the mechanical properties.And a physical model of dislocation motion in different UV modes was developed for describing the microstructure evolution.The maximum error between the theoretical and experimental results was only 2.39%.This study provides a theoretical basis for the optimization of UV assisted micro-forming process.展开更多
The hot deformation behavior of GH3230 superalloy under selected deformation conditions ranging from 950 to 1150℃with strain rates ranging from 0.01 to 10 s–1was studied through isothermal hot compression experim...The hot deformation behavior of GH3230 superalloy under selected deformation conditions ranging from 950 to 1150℃with strain rates ranging from 0.01 to 10 s–1was studied through isothermal hot compression experiments.Based on the obtained flow stresses,a strain-compensated Arrhenius-type model was developed for the description of hot deformation behavior,and the consistency of the predicted flow stresses with the experimental values confirms the accuracy of the developed model.Furthermore,the processing maps were constructed and classified into the instability domain,low-dissipation stability domain and high-dissipation stability domain in accordance with the dynamic material model and the instability criterion.Microstructure observations indicated that the instability domain exhibits the adiabatic shear bands formation,and the low-power dissipation domain exhibits partial dynamic recrystallization(DRX),with the temperature increase/strain rate decrease being favorable for the DRX.The high-dissipation stability domain was occupied by uniformly fine equiaxed grains,and was identified as the optimal processing window,which corresponds to the deformation conditions at 1070–1150℃ with strain rates ranging from 0.01 to 0.15 s–1.Moreover,various DRX mechanisms are observed to occur during the hot deformation,which include the discontinuous dynamic recrystallization,characterized by nucleation at bulged boundaries,the continuous dynamic recrystallization with subgrain progressive rotation and the particle stimulated nucleation mechanism with stimulated nucleation of carbide particles.展开更多
The Cu/1010 steel bimetal laminated composites(BLCs)were rolled to different thicknesses to investigate the effect of rolling direction and reduction on the microstructure evolution and mechanical properties.The diffe...The Cu/1010 steel bimetal laminated composites(BLCs)were rolled to different thicknesses to investigate the effect of rolling direction and reduction on the microstructure evolution and mechanical properties.The difference of mechanical properties between the Cu and 1010 steel causes different thickness reductions,percentage spread,and cladding ratios.The formation of strong texture induces larger strength of the rolled samples,and as the volume fraction of 1010 steel is larger in Route-A,its strength is consistently greater than that in Route-B.The obstruction of interface to crystal and dislocation slip results in the formation of interface distortion,inducing dislocation density gradient when the rolling reduction is low in Route-A.The slip planes of the Cu and 1010 steel are more prone to suffer the normal strain,while the shear strain of other crystal planes is obviously larger than the normal strain under rolling load near the interface.展开更多
The hot compression curves and deformed microstructures were investigated under various hot deformation conditions in three states:hot isostatic pressing(HIP,A1),HIP+hot extrusion at 1100℃(A2),and HIP+hot extrusion a...The hot compression curves and deformed microstructures were investigated under various hot deformation conditions in three states:hot isostatic pressing(HIP,A1),HIP+hot extrusion at 1100℃(A2),and HIP+hot extrusion at 1150℃(A3).The results show that A2 sample,extruded at 1100℃ with uniform γ+γ′duplex microstructures,demonstrates excellent hot deformation behavior at both 1050 and 1100℃.The true stress-true strain curves of A2 sample maintain a hardening-softening equilibrium over a larger strain range,with post-deformation average grain size of 5μm.The as-HIPed A1 sample and 1150℃ extruded A3 sample exhibit a softening region in deformation curves at 1050℃,and the grain microstructures reflect an incomplete recrystallized state,i.e.combination of fine recrystallized grains and initial larger grains,characterized by a necklace-like microstructure.The predominant recrystallization mechanism for these samples is strain-induced boundary migration.At 1150℃ with a strain rate of 0.001 s-1,the influence of the initial microstructure on hot deformation behavior and resultant microstructure is relatively less pronounced,and postdeformation microstructures are fully recrystallized grains.Fine-grained microstructures are conducive to maximizing the hot deformation potential of alloy.By judiciously adjusting deformation regimes,a fine and uniform deformed microstructure can be obtained.展开更多
The microstructure evolution and deformation mechanism of a DZ125 superalloy during high-temperature creep were studied by means of microstructure observation and creep-property tests.The results show that at the init...The microstructure evolution and deformation mechanism of a DZ125 superalloy during high-temperature creep were studied by means of microstructure observation and creep-property tests.The results show that at the initial stage of high-temperature creep,two sets of dislocations with different Burgers vectors move and meet inγmatrix channels,and react to form a quadrilateral dislocation network.Andγ′phases with raft-like microstructure are generated after the formation of dislocation networks.As creep progresses,the quadrilateral dislocation network is gradually transformed into hexagonal and quadrilateral dislocation networks.During steady stage of creep,the superalloy undergoes deformation with the mechanism that a great number of dislocations slip and climb in the matrix across the raft-likeγ′phases.At the later stage of creep,the raft-likeγ′phases are sheared by dislocations at the breakage of dislocation networks,and then alternate slip occurs,which distorts and breaks the raft-likeγ′/γphases,resulting in the accumulation of micropores at the raft-likeγ′/γinterfaces and the formation of microcracks.As creep continues,the microcracks continue to expand until creep fracture occurs,which is the damage and fracture mechanism of the alloy at the later stage of creep at high temperature.展开更多
Magnesium is distinguished by its highly anisotropic inelastic deformation involving a profuse activity of deformation twinning.Instrumented microano-indentation technique has been widely applied to characterize the m...Magnesium is distinguished by its highly anisotropic inelastic deformation involving a profuse activity of deformation twinning.Instrumented microano-indentation technique has been widely applied to characterize the mechanical properties of magnesium,typically through the analysis of the indentation load-depth response,surface topography,and less commonly,the post-mortem microstructure within the bulk material.However,experimental limitations prevent the real-time observation of the evolving microstructure.To bridge this gap,we employ a recently-developed finite-strain model that couples the phase-field method and conventional crystal plasticity to simulate the evolution of the indentation-induced twin microstructure and its interaction with plastic slip in a magnesium single-crystal.Particular emphasis is placed on two aspects:orientation-dependent inelastic deformation and indentation size effects.Several outcomes of our 2D computational study are consistent with prior experimental observations.Chief among them is the intricate morphology of twin microstructure obtained at large spatial scales,which,to our knowledge,represents a level of detail that has not been captured in previous modeling studies.To further elucidate on size effects,we extend the model by incorporating gradient-enhanced crystal plasticity,and re-examine the notion of‘smaller is stronger’.The corresponding results underscore the dominant influence of gradient plasticity over the interfacial energy of twin boundaries in governing the size-dependent mechanical response.展开更多
基金Open Fund Project of Chongqing Institute of Materials Co.,Ltd(CMRI-KFJJ-202401)。
摘要The hot deformation behavior of platinum was investigated through hot compression experiments.A constitutive equation for the prediction of the flow behavior of platinum was derived from analysis of stress-strain curves.Using the constitutive equation,the peak stress of platinum during hot working was calculated across varying temperatures and strain rates.Results show that the predicted values have strong agreement with experimental results.Electron backscatter diffraction analysis further reveals the thermal deformation mechanisms under distinct conditions within the safe processing region.The optimal processing parameters are identified as deformation temperatures of 860-910 K and strain rates of 0.01-0.1 s−1.Discontinuous yielding observed at elevated strain rates is attributed to the multiplication and movement of the mobile dislocations at grain boundaries.
基金the financial support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U21A2042,52425401,U2441255,52474377)the Major Science and Technology Achievement Transformation Project in Heilongjiang Province(No.ZC2023SH0075)the Henan Provincial Key Research and Development&Promotion Special Program(No.251111231400)。
摘要The traditional"trial and error"microstructural control method,with high cost and low efficiency,has become a key issue restricting the development of ultra-high strength and toughness titanium alloys.This study adopts the molybdenum equivalent(Mo[eq])method to rapidly design Ti-xMo-4Al-4Zr-3Nb-2Cr-1Fe alloys(x=5-9).The as-cast alloys with different Mo[eq]exhibit a single peak of theβphase in XRD.Theβgrains of 5Mo alloy(the lowest Mo[eq])exhibit elongated columnar grain characteristics.As the Mo[eq]increases,theβgrains transition towards a more equiaxed form,resulting in a decrease in aspect ratio and a reduction in grain size.As the Mo[eq]increases,the a phase content gradually decreases and the a phase is almost unobservable in 9Mo alloy(the highest Mo[eq]).The a phase in 5Mo alloy exhibits short rod-shaped shapes with an average length of about2.4μm,while the a phase in 6Mo alloy shows an equiaxed and short rod shapes with the smallest size.The strength,plasticity,and toughness are the lowest in 5Mo alloy,with values of 867 MPa,7.3%,and 56 MPa·m1/2,respectively.However,it reaches its maximum in 6Mo alloy,where the strength,plasticity,and toughness increase to 984 MPa,12.8%,and 74 MPa·m1/2,respectively.The mechanical properties of Ti-xMo-4Al-4Zr-3Nb-2Cr-1Fe alloys are affected mainly by solid-solution strengthening of Mo element,refinement ofβgrain,and changes inα/βphase content.This study lays a certain theoretical foundation for the theoretical research and composition development of new ultra-high strength and toughness titanium alloys.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52375329,52475342)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant Nos.JZ2023HGTB0240,PA2025GDGP0025).
摘要Tungsten-copper laminated composites are promising materials for high heat-flux applications,but their performance is often limited by interfacial instability caused by the thermal-mechanical mismatch between tungsten and copper.In this study,W/W-30Cu/CuCrZr three-layer composites are fabricated by high-pressure torsion(HPT)processing.Experimental characterization and molecular dynamics(MD)simulations are used to systematically investigate the influence of HPT process parameters and intermediate-layer composition on the evolution of microstructure and mechanical properties.HPT processing significantly refines the grains of the W-xCu composites and enhances their homogeneity.After applying 15 revolutions of HPT on W-30Cu composites,the crystallite size decreases by about 45.3%.The dislocation density increases to 5.95×1014 m−2.The interfacial transition zone of tungsten-copper three-layer composites is continuous and stable after HPT processing,and the microhardness is gradient increasing along the radial direction,showing good stress coordination ability and interfacial bonding characteristics.With the increase of W content,the yield strength of W-xCu alloy increases significantly,but the ductility decreases.The W-30Cu system achieves the optimal balance between strength and ductility.At the same time,in the W/W-Cu/Cu model,as the number of dislocations increases,the yield stress and elastic modulus increase by about 15%and 22%,respectively,indicating that the high-density defects introduced by HPT have a significant strengthening effect on the composite system.This study provides an important theoretical basis and experimental support for the microstructure control and performance optimization of tungsten-copper laminated composite material.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 52075449, 51975480)。
摘要The dissimilar 2B06 and 7B04 Al alloy joints were prepared by refill friction stir spot welding(RFSSW),and the microstructural evolution and corrosion behavior of the joints were investigated.Based on microstructural analysis,the welded joints exhibit distinct microstructural zones,including the stir zone(SZ),thermomechanically affected zone(TMAZ),and heat-affected zone(HAZ).The grain size of each zone is in the order of HAZ>TMAZ>SZ.Notably,the TMAZ and HAZ contain significantly larger secondary-phase particles compared to the SZ,with particle size in the HAZ increasing at higher rotational speeds.Electrochemical tests indicate that corrosion susceptibility follows the sequence of HAZ>TMAZ>SZ>BM,with greater sensitivity observed at increased rotational speeds.Post-corrosion mechanical performance degradation primarily arises from crevice corrosion at joint overlaps,but not from the changes in the microstructure.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52001141 and 52475360).
摘要A thorny problem in the miscible Ti/Fe system is the unavoidable formation of numerous brittle intermetallic compounds(IMCs).Adding H62 interlayer is an essential method to reduce the brittle IMCs or decrease the brittleness.A joint with good formability and tensile properties was obtained.The microstructure and element distribution of the joint were observed by metallographic microscopy,scanning electron microscopy and electron probe microanalysis.The shear resistance exhibited an initial increase,followed by a subsequent decrease,with an increase in heat input.It reached a maximum value of 2470 N at a welding energy of 267 kJ/m.The Fe-Ti brittle IMCs in TC4/DP780 joints are replaced by Fe-Cu phase and Cu-Ti phase,which reduces the brittleness at TC4/DP780 interface.The results show that the TC4/DP780 joint forms numerousα-Cu andγ-Fe solid solutions through the mutual diffusion and solid solution between H62 and TC4 layers of metals,which effectively inhibits the diffusion of Ti atoms and reduces the formation of brittle Ti-Fe IMCs.At the H62/TC4 interface,a composite layer composed of Cu-Ti IMCs and Cu-based solid solutions is formed.The composite layer grows dendritically from the TC4 alloy to the H62 interlayer.The microstructure at the TC4/DP780 interface changes from fine dendrites to coarse dendrites with the increase in Ti content and heat input.When the heat input is lower,the interfacial elements do not react sufficiently.When the heat input is excessive,microcracks appear at the TC4/DP780 interface,which limits the improvement of mechanical properties of TC4/DP780 joint.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Plan of China(No.2022YFB3705603)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52101046)+1 种基金the Excellent Youth Overseas Project of National Science and Natural Foundation of China,the Baowu Special Metallurgy Cooperation Limited(No.22H010101336)the Medicine-Engineering Interdisciplinary Project of Shanghai Jiao Tong University(No.YG2022QN076).
摘要Titanium(Ti)and its alloys are frequently utilized as critical components in a variety of engineering ap-plications because of their high specific strength and excellent corrosion resistance.Compared to conven-tional surface strengthening technologies,laser shock peening(LSP)has increasingly attracted attention from researchers and industries,since it significantly improves the surface strength,biocompatibility,fa-tigue resistance,and anti-corrosion ability of Ti and its alloys.Despite numerous studies that have been carried out to elucidate the effects of LSP on microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of Ti and its alloys in recent years,a comprehensive review of recent advancements in the field of Ti and its alloys subjected to LSP is still lacking.In this review,the standard LSP and the novel process designs of LSP assisted by thermal,cryogenic,electropulsing and magnetic fields are discussed and compared.Microstructural evolution,with focuses on the dislocation dynamics,deformation twinning,grain refine-ment and surface amorphization,during LSP processing of Ti alloys is reviewed.Furthermore,the en-hanced engineering performance of the L SP-processed(L SPed)Ti alloys,including surface hardness,wear resistance,fatigue life and corrosion resistance are summarized.Finally,this review concludes by present-ing an overview of the current challenges encountered in this field and offering insights into anticipated future trends.
基金National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFB3706901)National Natural Science Foundation of China(52274382)Key Research and Development Program of Hubei Province(2022BAA024)。
摘要The hot deformation behavior of as-extruded Ti-6554 alloy was investigated through isothermal compression at 700–950°C and 0.001–1 s−1.The temperature rise under different deformation conditions was calculated,and the curve was corrected.The strain compensation constitutive model of as-extruded Ti-6554 alloy based on temperature rise correction was established.The microstructure evolution under different conditions was analyzed,and the dynamic recrystallization(DRX)mechanism was revealed.The results show that the flow stress decreases with the increase in strain rate and the decrease in deformation temperature.The deformation temperature rise gradually increases with the increase in strain rate and the decrease in deformation temperature.At 700°C/1 s−1,the temperature rise reaches 100°C.The corrected curve value is higher than the measured value,and the strain compensation constitutive model has high prediction accuracy.The precipitation of theαphase occurs during deformation in the twophase region,which promotes DRX process of theβphase.At low strain rate,the volume fraction of dynamic recrystallization increases with the increase in deformation temperature.DRX mechanism includes continuous DRX and discontinuous DRX.
基金supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project of China(No.J2019-VI-0004-0117)。
摘要Casting experiments and macro-micro numerical simulations were conducted to examine the microstructure characteristics of K439B nickel-based superalloy casting with varying cross-sections during the gravity investment casting process.Firstly,microstructure analysis was conducted on the casting using scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD).Subsequently,calculation of the phase diagram and differential scanning calorimetry(DSC)tests were conducted to determine the macro-micro simulation parameters of the K439B alloy,and the cellular automaton finite element(CAFE)method was employed to develop macro-micro modeling of K439B nickel-based superalloy casting with varying cross-sections.The experimental results revealed that the ratio of the average grain area increased from the edge to the center of the sections as the ratio of the cross-sectional area increased.The simulation results indicated that the average grain area increased from 0.885 to 0.956 mm2as the ratio of the cross-sections increased from 6꞉1 to 12꞉1.The experiment and simulation results showed that the grain size became more heterogeneous and the grain shape became more irregular with an increase in the ratio of the cross-sectional area of the casting.CAFE modeling was an effective method to simulate the microstructure evolution of the K439B alloy and ensure the accuracy of the simulation.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U21A2048)the Science and Technology Research Program of the Chongqing Municipal Education Commission(No.KJZDK202201108)+2 种基金Academician in Chongqing Leaded Guidance Project of Science,Technology Innovation(No.CSTB2023YSZX-JCX0006)the Science and Technology Research Project of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission(No.KJQN202101126)Chongqing Natural Science Foundation(No.CSTB2024NSCQ-MSX0574).
摘要This article reports a systematic investigation on the relationship between the microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of as-cast Mg-9.5Gd-2.3Y-1Zn-0.5Zr(VW92,wt.%)alloy during aging treatment.The results indicate that the alloy exhibits obvious double peak-aging characteristics at 180℃,200℃,and 220℃;the first peak-aging appeared at 96 h,48 h,and 48 h,respectively,while the second peak-aging occurred at 204 h,180 h,and 180 h,respectively.Moreover,the strengths of the first peak-aging were higher than those of the second peak-aging.Consequently,the first peak-aging at 200℃ achieved the best mechanical properties,with ultimate tensile strength(UTS),yield strength(YS),and elongation(EL)of 380(±2.0)MPa,255(±1.8)MPa,and 12.8(±1.7)%,respectively.While the strength decreased in the second peak-aging,the elongation increased to 17.2(±0.5)%.The first peak-aging strengthening is ascribed to the participation of the nano-β' phases in the matrix and the long period stacking ordered(LPSO)phases at grain boundaries(GBs).Additionally,the second peak-aging strengthening is associated with the emergence of a relatively new 3D structure comprising longchain-like structural phases β'+β'F tβ1,γ' phases,and LPSO phases within the grain,combined with the fine and uniform LPSO phases at the GBs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52005264).
摘要Solution and aging treatment were conducted on the laser directed energy deposition(LDED)-prepared carbon nanotubes(CNTs)-reinforced WE43(CNTs/WE43)layers to optimize their microstructure and surface properties in this study.The microstructure of the WE43 and CNTs/WE43 layers was systematically compared.The dissolution of divorced eutectics at the grain boundaries was retarded by CNTs during solution treatment.The spot segregation composed of Mg24Y5,CNTs,and Zr cores in the solution treated CNTs/WE43 layer presented a slight decreasing in Y content.The grain growth of both types of layers underwent three stages:slow,rapid,and steady-state.The significant inhibitory effect of CNTs on the grain growth of the LDED WE43 matrix was more pronounced than the promoting effect of temperature,resulting in a 47%increase at 510℃ and a 35%increase at 540℃ in the grain growth exponent compared to the WE43 layers at 510℃.During the subsequent aging treatment at 225℃,the precipitation sequences from plate-shaped β″to plate-shaped and globular β′ were observed in both types of layers.CNTs can facilitate an increase in the nucleation rate of precipitates,but without accelerating precipitation hardening rate.The long and short diameters of the precipitates in peak-aged state were decreased by 48.5%and 43.1%by addition of CNTs,respectively.The wear resistance of both the WE43 and CNTs/WE43 layers can be significantly enhanced through solution and aging treatment.The enhancement in wear resistance for the CNTs/WE43 layers is considerably greater than that of the WE43 layers.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFB3700403).
摘要The hot deformation behavior of the premium GH4738 alloy was investigated in the temperature range of 1313 to 1353 K at strain rates of 0.01 to 1 s−1using the hot compression test.To accurately predict flow stress,three novel strain compensation constitutive equations were developed and rigorously assessed.The results indicate that the power function model(correlation coefficients r=0.98544)demonstrates greater prediction accuracy compared to other functions,with a calculated average activation energy of 507.968 kJ mol−1.Additionally,electron backscattered diffraction technology and transmission electron microscopy were used to analyze the evolution of the alloy microstructure during dynamic recrystallization under different deformation conditions.The results show that under high-temperature and large deformation conditions,the dislocation density and the degree of grain rotation increase,which promotes the formation and growth of new recrystallized grains,so that recrystallization is completed when the deformation amount reaches 30%.Besides,the increase in the temperature not only enhances the thermal activation mechanism,but also improves the grain size uniformity and texture consistency.Meanwhile,the carbide inhibits grain overgrowth by pinning grain boundaries,maintaining a fine and uniform grain structure of the alloy,and thereby improving the plasticity of the material.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52261007)the Science and Technology Project of Guangxi,China(No.GKAD22035039)the Opening Fund for Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metal&Materials,Ministry of Education,Guilin University of Technology,China(Nos.22KF-11,22KF-14).
摘要The microstructure evolution and strengthening ability of natural aging(NA),delayed aging(DA),and DA after pre-aging(PDA)of Al-Mg-Si alloy were studied.Results show that small and unstable atomic clusters are generated during NA,leading to the formation of low-density coarseβʺandβ′phases,thus reducing the strength of DA alloy.However,atomic clusters and GP zones with larger sizes and high Mg/Si molar ratio form during pre-aging treatment.They prevent the generation of clusters during NA and can serve as effective nucleation sites in subsequent artificial aging,which elevates the number density of fineβʺprecipitates and improves the alloy strength.After pre-aging at 175°C,the strengthening capacity of PDA alloy is restored,with hardness and yield strength reaching 95.1%and 101.9%of peak-aged alloy.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U2037601,U2241231,and 51821001)。
摘要The corrosion behavior of the tungsten inert gas(TIG)welded Mg-3Nd-3Gd-0.2Zn-0.5Zr alloy with different post-weld heat treatments was systematically investigated.The results show that the corrosion resistance of the sand-cast base material(BM)was inferior to that of the fusion zone(FZ),which was attributed to the larger grain size and exacerbated galvanic corrosion caused by coarser Mg_3(Nd,Gd)eutectic phases and numerousβprecipitates.It is found that post-weld solid-solution(T4)treatment could significantly enhance the corrosion resistance of the joint due to the dissolution of the cathodic second phases and the denser protective film abundant in RE oxides generated in corrosive solution.The precipitation of nanosized phases and Zn-Zr clusters would slightly increase the susceptibility to localized corrosion of the peak-aged(T6) joint.As the main corrosion products,MgO and Mg(OH)2 are distributed throughout the whole corrosion film,while RE oxides and RE hydroxides are mainly distributed in the inner layer,which can be explained by inward oxidation and replacement reactions between RE elements and MgO/Mg(OH)2.Based on the composition and structure of the corrosion product film,a physical model has been proposed for depicting the microstructure evolution associated with the corresponding corrosion behavior of the joints.This work could promote the applications of welded Mg-RE alloy joint in some corrosion environments.
基金supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China(2025YFE0110100)Xjenza Malta through SINOMALTA-2024-11(Science and Technology Cooperation)+8 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(52165043)Jiang Xi Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(20224ACB214008,20232BAB214007)Jiangxi Provincial Cultivation Program for Academic and Technical Leaders of Major Subjects(20225BCJ23008)Excellent Research and Innovation Team in Anhui Province(2024AH010031)The University Synergy Innovation Program of Anhui Province(GXXT-2023-025,GXXT-2023-026)Anhui Province Science and Technology Innovation Tackle Plan Project of Anhui Province(202423i08050011)Anhui Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(2308085ME171)The Project for Cultivating Academic(or Disciplinary)Leaders of Anhui University(DTR2024044)Talent research start-up fund project(2024tlxyrc056).
摘要Laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)has revolutionized modern manufacturing by enabling high design freedom,rapid prototyping,and tailored mechanical properties.However,optimizing process parameters remains challenging due to the trial-and-error approaches required to capture subtle parameter-microstructure relationships.This study employed a multi-physics computational framework to investigate the melting and solidification dynamics of magnesium alloy.By integrating the discrete element method for powder bed generation,finite volume method with volume of fluid for melt pool behavior,and phase-field method for microstructural evolution,the critical physical phenomena,including powder melting,molten pool flow,and directional solidification were simulated.The effects of laser power and scanning speed on temperature distribution,melt pool geometry,and dendritic morphology were systematically analyzed.It was revealed that increasing laser power expanded melt pool dimensions and promoted columnar dendritic growth,while high scanning speeds reduced melt pool stability and refined dendritic structures.Furthermore,Marangoni convection and thermal gradients governed solute redistribution,with excessive energy input risking defects such as porosity and elemental evaporation.These insights establish quantitative correlations between process parameters,thermal history,and microstructural characteristics,providing a validated roadmap for LPBF-processed magnesium alloy with tailored performance.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program(No.2022YFB4602502)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2021A1515011991)+2 种基金the Key Research and Development Program Fund of Hubei Province(No.2022BAA057)the state Key Lab-oratory of Solidification Processing in NPU(No.SKLSP202325)the China Scholarship Council Visiting PhD Program(No.202306410136).
摘要Multimodal ultrasonic vibration(UV)assisted micro-forming has been widely investigated for its advantages of further reducing forming loads and improving forming quality.However,the influence mechanism of different UV modes on microstructure evolution and mechanical properties was still unclear.Mul-timodal UV assisted micro-compression tests on T2 copper with different grains and sample sizes were conducted in this study.The microstructure evolution for different UV modes was observed by EBSD.The results showed that the true stress reduction caused by UV was increased sequentially with tool ultrasonic vibration(TV),mold ultrasonic vibration(MV)and compound ultrasonic vibration(CV).The region of grain deformation was shifted along the direction of UV,and the MV promoted the uniform distribution of deformation stress.The grain refinement,fiber streamline density,grain deformation and rotation degree were further enhanced under CV,due to the synergistic effect of TV and MV.Additionally,a coupled theoretical model considering both acoustic softening effect and size effect was proposed for describing the mechanical properties.And a physical model of dislocation motion in different UV modes was developed for describing the microstructure evolution.The maximum error between the theoretical and experimental results was only 2.39%.This study provides a theoretical basis for the optimization of UV assisted micro-forming process.
基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2016YFB0700505)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51571020).
摘要The hot deformation behavior of GH3230 superalloy under selected deformation conditions ranging from 950 to 1150℃with strain rates ranging from 0.01 to 10 s–1was studied through isothermal hot compression experiments.Based on the obtained flow stresses,a strain-compensated Arrhenius-type model was developed for the description of hot deformation behavior,and the consistency of the predicted flow stresses with the experimental values confirms the accuracy of the developed model.Furthermore,the processing maps were constructed and classified into the instability domain,low-dissipation stability domain and high-dissipation stability domain in accordance with the dynamic material model and the instability criterion.Microstructure observations indicated that the instability domain exhibits the adiabatic shear bands formation,and the low-power dissipation domain exhibits partial dynamic recrystallization(DRX),with the temperature increase/strain rate decrease being favorable for the DRX.The high-dissipation stability domain was occupied by uniformly fine equiaxed grains,and was identified as the optimal processing window,which corresponds to the deformation conditions at 1070–1150℃ with strain rates ranging from 0.01 to 0.15 s–1.Moreover,various DRX mechanisms are observed to occur during the hot deformation,which include the discontinuous dynamic recrystallization,characterized by nucleation at bulged boundaries,the continuous dynamic recrystallization with subgrain progressive rotation and the particle stimulated nucleation mechanism with stimulated nucleation of carbide particles.
基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2018YFE0306103)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52071050)+1 种基金the Science and Technology Innovation Project of Ningbo,China(No.2021Z032)the Program of China Scholarships Council(No.202106060148).
摘要The Cu/1010 steel bimetal laminated composites(BLCs)were rolled to different thicknesses to investigate the effect of rolling direction and reduction on the microstructure evolution and mechanical properties.The difference of mechanical properties between the Cu and 1010 steel causes different thickness reductions,percentage spread,and cladding ratios.The formation of strong texture induces larger strength of the rolled samples,and as the volume fraction of 1010 steel is larger in Route-A,its strength is consistently greater than that in Route-B.The obstruction of interface to crystal and dislocation slip results in the formation of interface distortion,inducing dislocation density gradient when the rolling reduction is low in Route-A.The slip planes of the Cu and 1010 steel are more prone to suffer the normal strain,while the shear strain of other crystal planes is obviously larger than the normal strain under rolling load near the interface.
基金Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(KJZD20230923113900001)Project of Industry and Information Technology Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality(201806071403422960)。
摘要The hot compression curves and deformed microstructures were investigated under various hot deformation conditions in three states:hot isostatic pressing(HIP,A1),HIP+hot extrusion at 1100℃(A2),and HIP+hot extrusion at 1150℃(A3).The results show that A2 sample,extruded at 1100℃ with uniform γ+γ′duplex microstructures,demonstrates excellent hot deformation behavior at both 1050 and 1100℃.The true stress-true strain curves of A2 sample maintain a hardening-softening equilibrium over a larger strain range,with post-deformation average grain size of 5μm.The as-HIPed A1 sample and 1150℃ extruded A3 sample exhibit a softening region in deformation curves at 1050℃,and the grain microstructures reflect an incomplete recrystallized state,i.e.combination of fine recrystallized grains and initial larger grains,characterized by a necklace-like microstructure.The predominant recrystallization mechanism for these samples is strain-induced boundary migration.At 1150℃ with a strain rate of 0.001 s-1,the influence of the initial microstructure on hot deformation behavior and resultant microstructure is relatively less pronounced,and postdeformation microstructures are fully recrystallized grains.Fine-grained microstructures are conducive to maximizing the hot deformation potential of alloy.By judiciously adjusting deformation regimes,a fine and uniform deformed microstructure can be obtained.
基金Guizhou Province Science and Technology Plan Project(QKHJC-ZK[2024]yiban604)Guizhou Province Science and Technology Plan Project(CXTD[2021]008)+4 种基金Bijie City Science and Technology Project(BKLH[2023]9)Technology Project of Bijie City(BKLH[2023]36)Natural Science Research Project of Guizhou Higher Education Institutions of China(QJJ[2023]047)Science and Technology Project of Guizhou Department of Transportation(2022-121-011)Sanmenxia City Science and Technology Bureau Science and Technology Research Project(2022002005)。
摘要The microstructure evolution and deformation mechanism of a DZ125 superalloy during high-temperature creep were studied by means of microstructure observation and creep-property tests.The results show that at the initial stage of high-temperature creep,two sets of dislocations with different Burgers vectors move and meet inγmatrix channels,and react to form a quadrilateral dislocation network.Andγ′phases with raft-like microstructure are generated after the formation of dislocation networks.As creep progresses,the quadrilateral dislocation network is gradually transformed into hexagonal and quadrilateral dislocation networks.During steady stage of creep,the superalloy undergoes deformation with the mechanism that a great number of dislocations slip and climb in the matrix across the raft-likeγ′phases.At the later stage of creep,the raft-likeγ′phases are sheared by dislocations at the breakage of dislocation networks,and then alternate slip occurs,which distorts and breaks the raft-likeγ′/γphases,resulting in the accumulation of micropores at the raft-likeγ′/γinterfaces and the formation of microcracks.As creep continues,the microcracks continue to expand until creep fracture occurs,which is the damage and fracture mechanism of the alloy at the later stage of creep at high temperature.
摘要Magnesium is distinguished by its highly anisotropic inelastic deformation involving a profuse activity of deformation twinning.Instrumented microano-indentation technique has been widely applied to characterize the mechanical properties of magnesium,typically through the analysis of the indentation load-depth response,surface topography,and less commonly,the post-mortem microstructure within the bulk material.However,experimental limitations prevent the real-time observation of the evolving microstructure.To bridge this gap,we employ a recently-developed finite-strain model that couples the phase-field method and conventional crystal plasticity to simulate the evolution of the indentation-induced twin microstructure and its interaction with plastic slip in a magnesium single-crystal.Particular emphasis is placed on two aspects:orientation-dependent inelastic deformation and indentation size effects.Several outcomes of our 2D computational study are consistent with prior experimental observations.Chief among them is the intricate morphology of twin microstructure obtained at large spatial scales,which,to our knowledge,represents a level of detail that has not been captured in previous modeling studies.To further elucidate on size effects,we extend the model by incorporating gradient-enhanced crystal plasticity,and re-examine the notion of‘smaller is stronger’.The corresponding results underscore the dominant influence of gradient plasticity over the interfacial energy of twin boundaries in governing the size-dependent mechanical response.