Papers by Keyword: Mixed Rare Earth (RE)

Abstract: Using corundum, quartz, kaoline, etc, as base components and CeO2-rich mixed rare earth as modifier, foam ceramics were fabricated adopting the organic foam impregnation process. The mixed rare earth addition had much improving effects on the matrix mechanical properties owing to much glass phase and acerate mullite growing. While 3wt% was considered to be the optimal addition, in this case, homogeneous and compact ceramic microstructure with maximal glass condensation and minimal porosity formed, with the matrix compressive strength and the flexural strength at room temperature reached 0.87MPa and 0.66MPa respectively, which were 52.6% and 73.7% higher than the original samples respectively. As the mixed rare earth addition exceeded further, the compressive strength increased slowly and the flexural strength descended gradually. XRD and SEM were used to structure strengthening mechanism analysis.

Abstract: The semi-solid slurry of AlSi7 alloy was prepared by near-liquids cast processing. The effects of different content of RE on the cast performance and the semi-solid remelting performance in AlSi7 alloy was researched. The results indicated that adding RE will widen the AlSi7 alloy solid-liquid two-phase zone temperature and refine the grains, silicon will obvious metamorphoses. The best amount of RE is about 0.5%. Its semi-solid remelting organization is equilateral globular grains.