Effects of nickel on the crystallization of Zr70Cu20Ni10 amorphous alloy

Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and x-ray diffraction (XRD) are employed to investigate the effects of nickel on the crystallization of the amorphous Zr₇₀Cu₂₀Ni₁₀ alloy. We have found that the crystallization process of the amorphous Zr₇₀Cu₂₀Ni₁₀ alloy is strongly influenced by the addition of nickel. Addition of 10 at% Ni to the Zr₇₀Cu₃₀ amorphous alloy makes the crystallization process proceed from a single-stage mode to a double-stage mode. The activation energy for crystallization of the amorphous Zr₇₀Cu₂₀Ni₁₀ alloy is calculated to be about 388kJ·mol^-1 on the basis of the Kissinger equation. The effects of nickel on the crystallization of the amorphous Zr₇₀Cu₂₀Ni₁₀ alloy are discussed in terms of the genetics of metals.     

Investigation of short‐range structural order in Zr69.5Cu12Ni11Al7.5 and Zr41.5Ti41.5Ni17 glasses,using X‐ray absorption spectroscopy and ab initio molecular dynamics simulations

Short‐range order has been investigated in Zr_69.5Cu₁₂Ni₁₁Al_7.5 and Zr_41.5Ti_41.5Ni₁₇ metallic glasses using X‐ray absorption spectroscopy and ab initio molecular dynamics simulations. While both of these alloys are good glass formers, there is a difference in their glass‐forming abilities (Zr_41.5Ti_41.5Ni₁₇ > Zr_69.5Cu₁₂Ni₁₁Al_7.5). This difference is explained by inciting the relative importance of strong chemical order, icosahedral content, cluster symmetry and configuration diversity.     

Measurements of the electrical resistance and the hydrogen depth distribution for Ni60Nb20Zr20 amorphous alloy before and after hydrogen charging

A Ni₆₀Nb₂₀Zr₂₀ amorphous alloy was prepared by the single-roller melt-spinning technique. The change in the electrical resistance of the alloy after electrochemical hydrogen charging in 6 N KOH solution was investigated. The change in the hydrogen depth distribution in the alloy was also investigated by elastic recoil detection. As a result, we found that the electrical resistance of the alloy increases with increasing the hydrogen content in the alloy and that a large number of hydrogen atoms are remained in the surface area of the hydrogen-charged alloy.     

压力对Zr46.75Ti8.25Cu7.5Ni10Be27.5大块非晶合金玻璃转变和晶化动力学的影响

利用X射线衍射和差示扫描量热分析研究了高温高压下Zr_46.75Ti_8.25Cu_7.5Ni₁₀Be_27.5大块非晶合金的玻璃转变和晶化行为，结果发现压力降低了该大块非晶合金中的自由体积、热焓和晶化激活能. 关键词： 大块非晶合金 高压 差示扫描量热分析 玻璃转变     

Microscopic collective dynamics of atoms in the amorphous metallic alloy Ni33Zr67

The structural properties and microscopic collective dynamics of atoms in the amorphous metallic alloy Ni₃₃Zr₆₇ are studied using molecular dynamics simulations with a pair-additive model potential. The calculated equilibrium structural and dynamic characteristics are compared with experimental data on neutron diffraction and inelastic X-ray scattering. Theoretical analysis of the structural relaxation of microscopic density fluctuations for amorphous metallic alloys is performed within the Lee’s recurrent relation approach. The results of theoretical calculations for the intensity of scattering I(k, ω) for the amorphous metallic alloy Ni₃₃Zr₆₇ are in good agreement with the results of computer simulation and experimental inelastic X-ray scattering data. The low-frequency excitations observed in the longitudinal current spectra are related to the vibrational motions of individual atom clusters, which include Ni and Zr atoms.     

Structural and electronic properties of Ni<Subscript>5</Subscript>Nb<Subscript>3</Subscript>Zr<Subscript>5</Subscript> clusters as a local structural unit of Ni-Nb-Zr glassy alloys

We calculate electronic states of fifty icosahedral Ni₅Nb₃Zr₅ clusters and optimize their structures by first principles calculations within the generalized gradient approximation. Based on the energetic stability and the atomic configuration, we search for some candidates for the local structural units of Ni₃₆Nb₂₄Zr₄₀ glassy alloys by comparing with the experimental data measured by the XAFS method. The Ni-centered icosahedral Ni₅Nb₃Zr₅ clusters containing a Nb-triangle are proposed as the structural units, which in turn combine into local structures of the glassy alloy.     

Magnetic properties of nanocrystalline FeNiCo x ZrB alloys (x=0, 10, 20)

Magnetic properties of amorphous and nanocrystalline Fe₃₁Ni₅₀Zr₇B₁₂, Fe₃₁Ni₄₀Co₁₀Zr₇B₁₂ and Fe₃₁Ni₃₀Co₂₀Zr₇B₁₂ alloys were studied by an unconventional “rf-Mössbauer” technique. Introduction of Co atoms into FeNiZrB alloy leads to a large increase of anisotropy field that suppresses the rf collapse effect. The rf induced crystallization effect observed in Co-containing alloys was attributed to the rf sidebands effect which induced in the alloys mechanical deformations via the magnetostriction. This effect is particularly strong in amorphous alloys and in nanocrystalline alloys containing significant fraction of amorphous matrix and is absent in Co-free alloy.     

Studies on influence of zinc immersion and fluoride on nickel electroplating on magnesium alloy AZ91D

The effect of zinc immersion and the role of fluoride in nickel plating bath were mainly investigated in nickel electroplating on magnesium alloy AZ91D. The state of zinc immersion, the composition of zinc film and the role of fluoride in nickel plating bath were explored from the curves of open circuit potential (OCP) and potentiodynamic polarization, the images of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and the patterns of energy dispersive X-ray (EDX). Results show that the optimum zinc film mixing small amount of Mg(OH)₂ and MgF₂ is obtained by zinc immersion for 30-90 s. The corrosion potential of magnesium alloy substrate attached zinc film will be increased in nickel plating bath and the quantity of MgF₂ sandwiched between magnesium alloy substrate and nickel coating will be reduced, which contributed to produce nickel coating with good performance. Fluoride in nickel plating bath serves as an activator of nickel anodic dissolution and corrosion inhibitor of magnesium alloy substrate. 1.0-1.5 mol dm⁻³ of F⁻ is the optimum concentration range for dissolving nickel anode and protecting magnesium alloy substrate from over-corrosion in nickel plating bath. The nickel coating with good adhesion and high corrosion resistance on magnesium alloy AZ91D is obtained by the developed process of nickel electroplating. This nickel layer can be used as the rendering coating for further plating on magnesium alloys.     

Research on Zr50Al15−xNi10Cu25Yx amorphous alloys prepared by mechanical alloying with commercial pure element powders

Amorphous Zr₅₀Al_15−xNi₁₀Cu₂₅Y_x alloy powders were fabricated by mechanical alloying at low vacuum with commercial pure element powders. The effects on glass forming ability of Al partial substituted by Y in Zr₅₀Al₁₅Ni₁₀Cu₂₅ and thermal stability of Si₃N₄ powders addition were investigated. The as-milled powders were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and differential scanning calorimeter. The results show that partial substitution of Al can improve the glass forming ability of Zr₅₀Al₁₅Ni₁₀Cu₂₅ alloy. Minor Si₃N₄ additions raise the crystallization activation energy of the amorphous phase and thus improve its thermal stability.     

Features of the formation of an oxide layer on the surface of amorphous Zr<Subscript>41.2</Subscript>Ti<Subscript>13.8</Subscript>Cu<Subscript>12.5</Subscript>Ni<Subscript>10.0</Subscript>Be<Subscript>22.5</Subscript> alloy

Field investigations were performed into the nature of oxidation of Zr_41.2Ti_13.8Cu_12.5Ni_10.0Be_22.5 alloy (Vitreloy-1), a new alloy highly promising for in -vessel mirrors of the ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor). The main methods of investigation were X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and multi-angle ellipsometry. The resistance of the optical properties of Vitreloy-1 against radiation impact was explained by the oxidation of the surface layer, based on the features of the diffusion process in amorphous alloys and of interaction between amorphous metal alloys with hydrogen.     

Ni-Zr非晶合金晶化的透射电子显微镜研究(Ⅰ) ——Ni67Zr33晶化过程中的亚稳相

利用透射电子显微镜对Ni₆₇Zr₃₃非晶合金晶化的研究发现了两个新的亚稳相T₀与T₁0。其中T₁相为体心正交(准四方〕晶体,点阵常数a≌b=0.89nm,c=3.14nm,空间群为Iba2或Ibam。温度升高,T₁相转变为含有大量错排的A心正交Ni₁₀Zr₂相,用1/2(a+b)位移错排模型可以圆满地解释其电子衍射图中仅h+k为奇数的衍射斑沿c^*方向拉长的现象,晶化稳定相为Ni₁₀Zr,与Ni₂₁Zr₈(Ni₅Zr₂)相。 关键词：     

The Hall effect in amorphous (Zr0.64Ni0.36)1−x M x alloys (M=Al,Ga)

Values of the room temperature Hall coefficients and electrical resistivity of amorphous melt spun (Zr_0.64Ni_0.36)_1–x Al _x and (Zr_0.64Ni_0.36)_1–x Ga _x alloys forx=0–0.25 are reported. Addition of Al or Ga to Zr_0.64Ni_0.36 dramatically increases the already positive Hall coefficient of this alloy and also increases the electrical resistivity and crystallization temperature.     

用原位x射线小角散射研究块体非晶合金Zr55Cu30Al10 Ni5的结构弛豫

应用同步辐射x射线小角散射法在原位对块体非晶合金Zr₅₅Cu₃₀Al ₁₀Ni₅在等温退火过程中的微结构变化进行研究.实验表明：在等温退火过程中电子 密度涨落反映了晶化之前的结构弛豫过程；在一定的退火温度下、随退火时间的增加，拓扑短程序弛豫与化学短程序弛豫之间存在一个电子密度均匀化的过程；导致这两种弛豫过程转变的退火时间与退火温度有关，温度越高，所需的退火时间越短. 关键词： 原位x射线小角散射 块体非晶合金 等温退火 结构弛豫     

Energy model for the Zr-based metallic glass alloy melt with clusters

An energy model for the melt of bulk metallic glass (BMG) with clusters was established, the Gibbs free energy and interfacial energy for the Zr-Al-Ni ternary alloy melt with Zr2Ni clusters were calculated, and the effects of the clusters on the Gibbs free energy, interfacial energy and nucleation rate were analyzed. The results showed that the existence of the clusters in the Zr-Al-Ni ternary alloy melt enables the Gibbs free energy to decrease in the composition range where bulk metallic glass forms easily, makes the interfacial energy increase and changes the distribution of the interfacial energy with the alloy composition. Because of the clusters in the melt, the Gibbs free energy of the Zr66Al8Ni26 alloy melt decreases about 0.3-1 kJ/mol and the interfacial energy between the melt and crystal nucleus increases about 0.016 J/m2. The nucleation rate of the undercooled Zr66Al8Ni26 alloy melt decreases evidently under the influence of the clusters on Gibbs free energy and the interfacial energy, and the maximum of the nucleation rate in the melt with the Zr2Ni clusters is only about 107 mol-1·s-1.     

Electrochemical hydrogen storage properties of melt-spun Ti0.9Zr0.1V0.2Ni1.5La0.5 alloy

The Ti_0.9Zr_0.1V_0.2Ni_1.5La_0.5 alloy samples were synthesized by melt-spinning technique at the different wheel velocity (cooling rate), and the structure and electrochemical hydrogen storage properties were investigated. The result indicated that the structure of the melt-spun ribbons mainly contains C14 Laves phase and V-based solid solution phase. The discharge capacity, cyclic stability, high-rate discharge ability and electrochemical kinetic of the alloy electrodes are correlated with the cooling rate (wheel velocity), and the maximum discharge capacity is over 200 mA·h/g at the wheel velocity of 20 m/s.     

基于成分连续变化计算黏度的合金系临界冷速模型

在大块非晶临界冷却速率的非等温转变计算模型基础上提出了基于成分连续变化计算黏度的合金系临界冷速模型. 依据此模型对Zr-Ni-Al-Cu四元合金的临界冷却速率进行了计算并预测了Zr_66.67(Ni_{xAlyCuz)33.33合金系中容易形成非晶的成分范围. 计算值与实验值符合得较好. 计算结果表明，此合金系具有很强的非晶形成能力，特别是在靠近共晶点的中心区域，临界冷却速率小于100 K/s，为容易形成非晶的成分范围. 冷却过程中，在高于1000K温度区间，没有发生明显的结晶现象，而在980 K至870 K温度范围内，结晶分数快速增大，低于870 K时不再发生明显改变. 此外，分析了合金系中Al，Cu，Ni原子摩尔分数的变化对临界冷速的影响. 关键词： 大块非晶 黏度 临界冷却速率 非晶形成能力}     

Preparation of a novel Ni/Co-based alloy gradient coating on surface of the crystallizer copper alloy by laser

A high wear-resistant gradient coating made of Ni/Co-based alloys on the surface of a Cu alloy substrate was synthesized using a YAG laser induced in situ reaction method. The coating consists of three layers: the first is a Ni-based alloy layer, the second and third are Co-based alloy layers. The microhardness increases gradually from 98 HV in the Cu alloy substrate to the highest level of 876 HV in the third layer. The main phase of the Co-based alloy layer is CoCr₂(Ni,O)₄, coexisting with the Fe₁₃Mo₂B₅, Cr(Co(Mo, and FeCr_0.29Ni_0.16C_0.06 phases. Wear tests indicate that the gradient coating has good bond strength and wear properties with a wear coefficient of 0.31 (0.50 for the Cu alloy substrate). Also, the wear loss of the coating is only 0.01 g after it has been abraded for 60 min, which is only one fifth of that of the Cu alloy of the crystallizer. Wear tests of the gradient coating reveal good adhesive friction and wear properties when sliding against steel under dry conditions. This novel technique may have good application to make an advanced coating on the surface of the Cu alloy crystallizer in a continuous casting process.     

Broad-beam laser cladding of Al-Cu alloy coating on AZ91HP magnesium alloy

The resistance to wear and corrosion of AZ91HP Mg alloy was improved by laser cladding Al-Cu alloy. It was found that the clad layer was characterized by AlCu₄ and Mg₁₇Al₁₂ grains embedded in a AlMg matrix. The bonding zone exhibited a white-light planar crystal band with thickness of 10-13 μm. The heat-affected zone formed a eutectic structure due to the Mg diffusion. The microhardness and wear resistance of the coating were improved due to the formation of the hard phases AlCu₄ and Mg₁₇Al₁₂. Owing to the formation of dense Al₂O₃ oxide film, the coating exhibited better corrosion resistance in 3.5 wt.% NaCl solution.     

Effect of electrodeposition modes on surface characteristics and corrosion properties of fluorine-doped hydroxyapatite coatings on Mg-Zn-Ca alloy

The microstructure, morphology and composition highly determine the corrosion resistance and bioactivity of coating. In traditional cathodic electrodeposition process, because of the unfavorable effects of the polarization of concentration difference and H₂ evolution, fluorine-doped hydroxyapatite coating was loose and porous. This coating could not ensure the long-term stability of the Mg alloy implants. In order to improve the corrosion resistance and bioactivity of coating, pulse electrodeposition and H₂O₂ were introduced into the electrodeposition to deposit fluorine-doped hydroxyapatite coating. As a comparative study, microstructure, corrosion resistance properties and bioactivity of traditional cathodic electrodeposition coating and pulse electrodeposition coating were investigated, respectively. The results revealed that nano fluorine-doped hydroxyapatite coating could be prepared by pulse electrodeposition, and the coating was dense and uniform. The potentiodynamic polarization experiment indicated that the dense and uniform coating could effectively protect Mg alloy substrate from corrosion. Immersion testing was performed in simulated body fluid. It was found that pulse electrodeposition coating could more effectively induce the precipitation of Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺ and PO₄³⁻ in comparison with traditional cathodic electrodeposition coating, because the nano phase had comparatively high specific surface area. Thus magnesium alloy coated with fluorine-doped nano-hydroxyapatite coating may be a promising candidate as biodegradable bone implants, and was worthwhile to further investigate the in vivo degradation behavior.     

Electrodeposition of Al-Mn alloy on AZ31B magnesium alloy in molten salts

The Al-Mn alloy coatings were electrodeposited on AZ31B Mg alloy in AlCl₃-NaCl-KCl-MnCl₂ molten salts at 170 °C aiming to improve the corrosion resistance. However, in order to prevent AZ31B Mg alloy from corrosion during electrodeposition in molten salts and to ensure excellent adhesion of coatings to the substrate, AZ31B Mg alloy should be pre-plated with a thin zinc layer as intermediate layer. Then the microstructure, composition and phase constituents of the coatings were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDX), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). It was indicated that, by adjusting the MnCl₂ content in the molten salts from 0.5 wt% to 2 wt%, the Mn content in the alloy coating was increased and the phase constituents were changed from f.c.c Al-Mn solid solution to amorphous phase. The corrosion resistance of the coatings was evaluated by potentiodynamic polarization measurements in 3.5% NaCl solution. It was confirmed that the Al-Mn alloy coatings exhibited good corrosion resistance with a chear passive region and significantly reduced corrosion current density at anodic potentiodynamic polarization. The corrosion resistance of the alloy coatings was also related with the microstructure and Mn content of the coatings.