Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Li合金时效过程微结构演化的小角x射线散射研究

应用小角x射线散射技术分析了Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Li合金在130，150和160℃温度时效24 h析出粒子的微结构参数的变化情况. 粒子的半径随着时效温度的增高而增加，它的比内表面积和体积百分数随着时效温度的增高而减小. 对Porod曲线q³J(q)-q²的分析表明,析出粒子与基体之间有明显的界面. 关键词： 小角x射线散射 Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Li合金 时效 析出粒子     

相场法研究Fe-Cu-Mn-Al合金富Cu相析出机制

基于Ginzburg-Landau理论采用连续相场法模拟了Fe-15%Cu-3%Mn-x Al(质量分数x=1%, 3%, 5%)合金在873 K等温时效时纳米富Cu析出相沉淀机制及Al含量对富Cu相析出的阻碍效应.通过计算成分场变量和结构序参数,研究了富Cu析出相的形貌、颗粒密度、平均颗粒半径、生长和粗化动力学.研究结果表明:在时效早期阶段,纳米富Cu相通过失稳分解机制析出,由于原子扩散速率存在差异,从而形成以富Cu相为核心的核壳结构.随着时效时间延长,富Cu相析出物结构由体心立方转变为面心立方.其中Al和Mn原子在富Cu核外偏析形成Al/Mn簇,可以将其视为阻碍富Cu析出相形成的缓冲层;在沉淀过程中,随着Al含量的增大, Al/Mn金属间相促进了缓冲层的生长,阻碍富Cu析出相的生长和粗化.     

相场法研究Fe84Cu15Mn1合金富Cu相析出的内磁能作用机理

本文基于连续相场模型,对内磁能作用下Fe-Cu-Mn合金中富Cu相析出行为进行了研究,得到不同温度、不同Mn, Cu含量条件下的内磁能对富Cu相的平均颗粒半径、体积分数、吉布斯自由能的影响.模拟结果表明, Mn含量越低,居里温度越高,内磁能对自由能的贡献越大,且内磁能的贡献随温度升高而减小;内磁能降低了相结构转变势垒,促进了相结构转变.沉淀相体积分数随Cu含量增加而增加,通过对比有无内磁能对沉淀相体积分数的影响,内磁能作用导致沉淀相拥有更大的体积分数.因此在内磁能作用下,富Cu相具有较大的平均粒径、体积分数和较小的矫顽力,同时预测了合金硬度的变化趋势.     

蠕变镍基单晶高温合金微观结构与界面特征的X射线小角散射研究

利用SAXS技术对蠕变过程中不同尺度范围的微观结构变化分析表明X射线小角散射(SAXS)与中子小角散射(SANS)测量的二维散射图具有明显的差异,由散射强度曲线的变化说明了蠕变过程中二次析出γ'相形貌和不同区域尺寸特征的改变情况.分析结果表明二次析出γ'相存在两类特征尺寸,在蠕变过程中沿[100]或[010]方向的变化趋势类似,均是在第一和第二阶段有所减小,在第三阶段又有所增大,相较而言,特征尺寸较大的γ'相变化也较为显著.二次析出γ'相在蠕变第二阶段元素扩散最严重,相表面最粗糙,在第三阶段两相界面又进一 关键词： 单晶高温合金 二次析出γ'相 X射线小角散射 微观结构     

时效Ag-7wt.%Cu合金的微观组织、电阻率和硬度

采用差示扫描量热法、X射线衍射及透射电子显微镜研究了固溶和固溶一冷轧Ag-7wt.%Cu合金在时效过程中富Cu相的析出动力学和形貌特征,同时结合电阻率和显微硬度的测量,定量对比了固溶和固溶一冷轧Ag-7wt.%Cu合金时效过程中富Cu相对电阻率和硬度的影响及其机理.研究结果表明:固溶样品中富Cu相反应温度为300℃-350℃,析出激活能为(111±1.6)kJ/mol;而固溶一冷轧样品中由于形变能的存在,富Cu相温度降低为290℃-330℃,析出激活能升高为(128±12)kJ/mol.XRD结果证实富Cu相的析出过程与时效温度有关.固溶和固溶一冷轧合金在450℃时效后均能观察到球状的富Cu相,富Cu相的析出和溶解过程对电阻率和显微硬度有显著影响.当时效温度低于450℃时,随时效温度的提高,固溶一时效样品的电阻率降低,显微硬度增加:而固溶一冷轧一时效样品的电阻率和显微硬度均逐渐降低.显微硬度除了受富Cu相的影响外,还受到位错和形变孪晶的影响.当时效温度高于450℃时,两种样品的电阻率增大,而显微硬度降低.     

时效工艺对PtCo合金磁性能的影响

研究了时效温度对PtCo合金磁性能的影响.磁性能测量结果显示,随着时效温度的增加合金的剩磁逐渐减小,时效温度为690 ℃时,合金的矫顽力达到最大值.第一步时效处理后,合金的有序度S随时效温度的提高而增加,长程有序度的增加说明合金有序相的晶粒尺寸也在增加,这是合金矫顽力变化的根本原因.第二步时效处理后,PtCo合金的微观组织结构不发生改变,有序相的各向异性场增大,使合金的矫顽力增大. 关键词： 时效温度 PtCo合金 磁性能 有序度     

相场法研究AlxCuMnNiFe高熵合金富Cu相析出机理

BCC(体心立方)和FCC(面心立方)结构共存的高熵合金通常具有优异的综合力学性能, Al元素可以促进含Cu高熵合金由FCC向BCC结构转变.本文基于Chan-Hilliard方程和Allen-Cahn方程,建立Al_xCuMnNiFe高熵合金三维相场模型,模拟了Al_xCuMnNiFe高熵合金(x=0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7)在823 K等温时效时纳米富Cu相的微观演化过程.结果表明, Al_xCuMnNiFe高熵合金时效时会产生两种复杂核壳结构:富Cu核/B2_s壳以及B2_c核/FeMn壳,通过讨论分析发现形成的B2_c对纳米富Cu相的形成起到抑制作用,这种抑制作用随着Al元素的增加而变大;结合经验公式做出Al_xCuMnNiFe高熵合金富Cu相的屈服强度随时效时间的变化曲线,得到峰值屈服强度的时效时间和合金体系,可以为时效工艺提供参考.     

Al-Li合金时效-回归-再时效析出δ′相的行为

应用小角X射线散射技术研究二元Al-Li(Li的质量分数为2.70%)合金时效-回归-再时效析出δ′相的行为.发现再时效8h析出的δ′相与基体之间存在明显的过渡界面层,再时效16h以后过渡界面层消失.表明δ′相粒子的长大首先是吞噬过渡界面层长大,然后是互相吞并长大. 关键词： Al-Li合金 时效－回归－再时效 过渡界面层     

Fe-Cr二元合金微观组织演化的质量密度场耦合动力学Monte-Carlo模拟研究

本文建立了一种全新的将动力学Monte-Carlo粒子模拟与基于归一化Gauss函数基组的质量密度场空间粗粒化模型耦合的杂化模拟算法.采用该杂化模拟算法,系统对比研究了4种Cr原子含量分别为12.8%,20.0%, 30.0%和40.0%的Fe-Cr合金中Cr相在温度为673 K下的时效析出动力学机制,及其时效不同阶段微观组织形貌的演变规律.研究得出Fe-Cr (12.8%)合金富Cr相时效组织形貌呈现孤立颗粒状空间分布形态,时效机制属于形核-长大(NG)机制;对于Fe-Cr (30.0%)和Fe-Cr (40.0%),富Cr相时效形貌在形核-生长及熟化阶段均呈现为三维蠕虫状空间分布特征,时效机制属于条幅分解(SD)机制;对于Fe-Cr (20.0%)合金,其富Cr相组织演化特征介于NG和SD机制之间.研究进一步发现Cr原子短程序参量可用来分析富Cr相形核-生长阶段Fe-Cr合金原子尺度结构的演变,但对于时效熟化阶段微观结构组织变化不敏感.基于空间粗粒化后Fe-Cr合金微观组织形貌,进一步分析了4种Cr原子含量下Fe-Cr合金相变动力学参数如富Cr相体积分数、平均粒径及相颗粒数密度随时...     

时效时间对FeNiAlTa形状记忆合金组织结构和性能的影响

本文以 Fe_59.5Ni₂₈Al_11.5Ta₁ 形状记忆合金为研究对象, 采用金相显微镜、X 射线衍射仪、扫描电镜、能谱仪和压力试验机等研究了轧制后不同时 效时间处理对该合金组织结构和性能的影响. 结果表明, 随着时效的进行, γ’ 相和 β’ 相的相继析出, 强化了奥氏体基体. 综合伪弹性曲线看出, 随着时效时间的增加, 600 ℃时效态合金的应力诱发马氏体临界应力先减小后增大, 合金的抗压强度、可恢复的应变和硬度都先增大后减小, 合金的残余应变则先减小后增大, 时效时间为 60 h 时, 合金的抗压强度最大, 到达1306 MPa, 此时合金的可恢复形变最大, 达到14.9%, 合金的硬度也最大, 合金的残余应变相对最小. 但随着时效时间的延长, 合金的最大应变逐渐减小, 合金塑性逐渐减小. Fe_59.5Ni₂₈Al_11.5Ta₁ 形状记忆合金的性能与沉淀相的颗粒大小、分布、体积分数等因素有关. 关键词： 59.5Ni₂₈Al_11.5Ta₁')" href="#">Fe_59.5Ni₂₈Al_11.5Ta₁ 时效处理 伪弹性 硬度     

The effect of Zn on precipitation in Al–Mg–Si alloys

Effects of addition of Zn (up to 1 wt%) on microstructure, precipitate structure and intergranular corrosion (IGC) in an Al–Mg–Si alloys were investigated. During ageing at 185?°C, the alloys showed modest increases in hardness as function of Zn content, corresponding to increased number densities of needle-shaped precipitates in the Al–Mg–Si alloy system. No precipitates of the Al–Zn–Mg alloy system were found. Using high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM), the Zn atoms were incorporated in the precipitate structures at different atomic sites with various atomic column occupancies. Zn atoms segregated along grain boundaries, forming continuous film. It correlates to high IGC susceptibility when Zn concentration is ~1wt% and the materials in peak-aged condition.     

Thermal and microstructural investigation of Cu–Al–Mn–Mg shape memory alloys

There are many studies to improve the properties of Cu–Al–Mn shape memory alloys, such as high transformation temperatures, ductility and workability. Most of them have been performed by adding a quaternary component to the alloy. In this study, the effect of trace Mg addition on transformation temperatures and microstructures of three different quaternary Cu–Al–Mn–Mg alloys has been investigated using thermal analysis, optical microscopy and XRD techniques. The transformation temperatures are within the range of 120–180 °C, and they have not changed significantly on decreasing the Mn content, replacing with Mg. The fine precipitates have been observed in the alloys with the Mg content up to 1.64 at%. Calculated entropy change and XRD analysis reveal that the alloys with high Al content have mainly 18R-type structure which could be responsible for good ductility and workability.     

3D DDD modelling of dislocation–precipitate interaction in a nickel-based single crystal superalloy under cyclic deformation

Strain-controlled cyclic deformation of a nickel-based single crystal superalloy has been modelled using three-dimensional (3D) discrete dislocation dynamics (DDD) for both [0?0?1] and [1?1?1] orientations. The work focused on the interaction between dislocations and precipitates during cyclic plastic deformation at elevated temperature, which has not been well studied yet. A representative volume element with cubic γ′-precipitates was chosen to represent the material, with enforced periodical boundary conditions. In particular, cutting of superdislocations into precipitates was simulated by a back-force method. The global cyclic stress–strain responses were captured well by the DDD model when compared to experimental data, particularly the effects of crystallographic orientation. Dislocation evolution showed that considerably high density of dislocations was produced for [1?1?1] orientation when compared to [0?0?1] orientation. Cutting of dislocations into the precipitates had a significant effect on the plastic deformation, leading to material softening. Contour plots of in-plane shear strain proved the development of heterogeneous strain field, resulting in the formation of shear-band embryos.     

A STUDY OF FINE PRECIPITATES IN ALLOYS BY POSITRON ANNIHILATION

Measurements were performed using the positron annihilation technique associated with physical metallurgical techniques for several engineering alloys containing fine precipitates. It is shown that positron annihilation is an effective method to detect fine precipitates, providing a sound basis for a further intense research of these.     

Early stages of precipitation and microstructure control in Mg–rare earth alloys

Hardening precipitation frequently occurs in Mg–rare earth (RE) alloys after heat treatment in the 150–200°C range. Early stages of precipitation have been studied in detail by transmission electron microscopy in two Mg–RE alloys (Mg–Y–Gd and Mg–Y–Nd). Two types of structures may be involved in the precipitation sequence: a DO₁₉ phase and the so-called orthorhombic β′ phase. The structural relationship between DO₁₉ and β′ phases has been established in underaged and overaged states from the observations at peak ageing. We show that the earliest precipitates play a key role in the selection of phases developing in overaged states. Depending on the habit plane of the precipitates present in the early states, either the DO₁₉ or the β′ phase will grow in further ageing. The Mg–Y–Gd and Mg–Y–Nd alloys illustrate the different microstructures resulting from such selection. Due to the selective growth of the β′ phase, the Mg–Y–Gd alloys are characterized by a fine scale microstructure which provides improved mechanical properties.     

The effect of Cu on precipitation in Al–Mg–Si alloys

TEM investigations of two alloys isothermally heat treated at 175°C and 260°C show how Cu additions to the Al–Mg–Si system affect precipitation. Both alloys had a solute content Mg?+?Si?=?1.3 at.%, 0.127 at.% Cu, but with Mg/Si 0.8 and 1.25. Cu-containing Guinier-Preston (GP) zones and three types of Q′ precursors are identified as most common phases at peak-hardness conditions, whereas β″ accounts for maximum 30% of the total number of precipitates. The precursors have needle (L and S precipitates) or plate (C precipitate) morphologies. They consist of different arrangements of Al, Mg and Cu atoms on a grid defined by triangularly arranged Si planes parallel with and having the same period as {100} Al planes. The Si grid is composed of nearly hexagonal sub-cells of a?=?b?=?4.05?Å, c?=?4.05?Å. The Cu arrangement on the grid is often disordered in the needle precursors. The plate precursor is ordered, with a monoclinic unit cell of a?=?10.32?Å, b?=?8.1?Å, c?=?4.05?Å, γ?=?101°.     

Thermodynamics of phase equilibrium of binary alloys containing nanprecipitates

A model of phase equilibrium in binary alloys has been developed taking into account the formation of phase precipitates of arbitrary (including nanometer) size. It has been shown that the phase composition of alloys substantially depends on the size of phase precipitates and, in the case of the formation of nano-precipitates, the phase composition can differ by a factor of several times from the phase composition of macroscopic precipitates. The proposed model has been used for calculating the dependence of the phase composition of some binary alloys (α-Fe-Cr at the temperature T = 773 K and Zr-Nb at the temperature T = 853−873 K) on the size of precipitates. The results of the calculation agree with experimental data obtained by other authors.     

Dislocation structure of plastic relaxation waves in polycrystals and alloys under intense shock wave loading

The influence of the structure factors (sizes of grains and precipitates) on the dislocation structure formed in polycrystals and alloys behind the shock wave front (elastic precursor) has been theoretically discussed in terms of the dislocation kinetic relationships and kinetic equation for the dislocation density. The critical conditions of the transition from the cellular dislocation structure to a uniform dislocation distribution have been formulated. These conditions are used to determine the dependences of the critical pressure, above which the dislocation distribution becomes uniform, on the grain size and precipitate volume density.     

Deformation of a nanocube with a single incoherent precipitate: role of precipitate size and dislocation looping

ABSTRACT

Precipitate hardening is a key strengthening mechanism in metallic alloys. Classical models for precipitate hardening are based on the average behaviour of an ensemble of precipitates, and fail to capture the complexity of dislocation-precipitate interactions that have recently been observed at individual precipitates in simulations and in-situ electron microscopy. In order to achieve tailored mechanical properties, detailed deformation mechanisms at specific precipitates that account for precipitate size, crystallography, and defect structure must be understood, but has been challenging to achieve experimentally. Here, in-situ scanning electron microscope mechanical testing is used to obtain the compressive stress–strain behaviour at an individual, incoherent Au precipitate within a Cu nanocube, and determine the influence of precipitate and cube size on yield strength and strain hardening. TEM imaging and strain mapping of the initial structure shows misfit dislocations at the Au precipitate, threading dislocations that traverse the Cu shell, and localised and anisotropic strain near the precipitate and threading dislocation. These nanocubes have yield strengths of 800–1000?MPa and strain hardening rate of 1–4?GPa. Yield strength is found to depend on the distance from the precipitate interface to the cube edge, while strain hardening depends on both cube size and precipitate size. An analytical model is developed to quantify the contribution of Orowan looping, Orowan stress, back stress and image stress to plasticity at the Au precipitate. Orowan stress is found to be the largest contributor, followed by back stress and image stress.