Papers by Keyword: Monotectic Alloys

Abstract: Bulk, surface and interface thermodynamics of immiscible liquid alloys are considered within a unified theoretical framework. For bulk thermodynamic functions the exponential and the combined linear-exponential equations are discussed, obeying the 4th law of thermodynamics. Surface phase transition is discussed in details. For surface and interface thermodynamics the monolayer Butler equation is compared to the multilayer model. During further assessment of bulk thermodynamic data of immiscible liquid alloys their experimentally measured surface tension and interfacial energy should be also taken into account, coupled with the models presented here.

Abstract: The aim of this research work is to investigate the sliding properties of the monotectic surface layers developed by a laser surface-treatment technology. The coatings-remelting technology has been chosen from the laser surface treatment methods. The surface of Al-Si alloy was coated with a lead layer by galvanizing, then the basic material and the surface layer were remelted together by using laser beam produced a monotectic Al- Pb surface layer. The structure of monotectic surface layer has been determined by means of a light microscope and scanning electron microscope. The sliding properties of the basic material (as cast, nearly eutectic Al-Si alloy), the Al-Si-Pb monotectic surface layer as well as the Al-Cu-Sn sliding bearing (Al-Cu matrix and Sn sliding layer) used in the gas industry have been investigated.