Papers by Keyword: Solid Solution Strengthening

Abstract: This paper aims to investigate effect of spark plasma sintering temperature on mechanical property of Ti + ZrO₂. The samples were prepared by SPS system with the different sintering temperature containing 900, 1,000, and 1,100 oC under the pressing pressure of 30 MPa in vacuum. The results show that hardness of Ti + 2 wt.% ZrO₂ alloy increases with increasing sintering temperature. The highest hardness was 363 HV while suitable temperature for sintering Ti + 2 wt.% ZrO₂ alloy was 1,100 oC. Further, the microstructure and crystal structure of all samples were single-α-phase structure with different in elements dispersion, which was related to amount of lattice expansion in the HCP structure.

Abstract: Dependence of the mechanical properties of PM extruded titanium with the silicon nitride (Si₃N₄) on solid phase decomposition of Si₃N₄ was investigated. Si₃N₄ particles within Ti composite powder were decomposed during spark plasma sintering at 1223 K with 30 MPa pressure for 3.6 ks; and then, decomposition by-products of nitrogen and silicon atoms were defused into titanium matrix. The extruded Ti-1.0 mass% Si₃N₄ composite showed ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of 1139 MPa, and yield stress (0.2%YS) of 1065 MPa. UTS and 0.2%YS of P/M extruded Ti-1.0 mass% Si₃N₄ composite were 2 and 2.5 times compared to extruded pure Ti powder material, respectively. It was considered that the solid solution strengthening of both nitrogen and silicon originated from Si₃N₄ caused the high strength of PM extruded Ti-1.0 mass% Si₃N₄ composite.

Abstract: Many of the components/assemblies used in strategic sectors involve dissimilar metal weld joints and dissimilar welding has always imposed challenges in terms of the weld quality because of the physical and chemical mismatches of the base metals. In the present study, dissimilar welding of stainless steel 15-5PH (UNS S15500) to a Cobalt-base super alloy KC20WN (UNS R30605/ Haynes 25) is attempted for specific purpose in space applications. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding is carried out with two types of filler wires, viz., KC20WN and ER 630 (17-4PH). Visual inspection, Dye Penetrant testing and X-ray radiography testing revealed defect free joints and the joints were also characterized for microstructure. Superior properties were observed when welding was carried out with KC20WN filler wire compared to that with ER630 filler wire.

Abstract: Series of experiments on a series of Al-Fe-Mg alloys were performed to determine the effect of rapid solidification (RS) on the material strengthening, which result from the refining of thegrain size and intermetallic compound. Additionally, an enhancement of the material strengthening due to magnesium addition was also observed. Manufacture of RS Al-Fe-Mg alloys combined a spraydeposition of the molten alloy on the rotating water-cooled copper roll and plastic consolidation bymeans of powders pressing and hot extrusion methods. The results suggest that the rapid solidification provides an effective method of microstructure refinement and, in combination with solid solutionhardening due to Mg, leads to significant improvement of mechanical properties of Al-Fe-Mg based alloys.

Abstract: The hardness of pure gold jewellery is low which makes it difficult to meet structural design and performance requirements, and restricts its artistic value. In this research, scandium, calcium, and magnesium were used as alloying elements with pure gold, and the microstructure and hardening behaviour of modified pure gold were studied through cold-working, solid solution, and aging treatment. The results showed that the as-cast hardness of an Sc-Ca-Mg alloyed pure gold could reach HV64: after solution treatment at 700 °C, the hardness could reach HV55, and the microstructure in its solid solution state presented a homogeneous single phase. When the modified pure gold was deformed and the deformation rate reached 80%, the hardness reached HV118, after aging treatment at 250 °C and small precipitation phases were dispersed in its structure; the resultant grain size was finer than that of pure gold, and the hardness reached HV133. The hardening behaviour of this modified pure gold was the comprehensive effect of solid solution strengthening, fine-grain strengthening, deformation strengthening, and precipitation strengthening.

Abstract: A lot of technical processes require metallic materials which are able to withstand very high temperatures under extreme conditions. Examples are applications in glass industry, space technology and crystal growing. Application temperatures are in the range from 1100°C to 2300°C. Besides the extremely high temperature the materials are often influenced simultaneously by high mechanical loading and chemical attack. Due to their outstanding chemical stability, corrosion resistance and high mechanical strength the platinum group metals, in particular platinum, rhodium and iridium, are therefore ideal materials for high temperature use under extreme conditions. These metals are widely used in spite of their high prices. High temperature applications require high melting point metals, commonly strengthened by solid solution or oxide dispersion hardening. This paper reports e. g. on the development of oxide dispersion hardened platinum and platinum alloys manufactured by fusion technique. Furthermore the paper presents a comprehensive review of studies on platinum materials which facilitate the design of equipment used for high temperature applications under extreme conditions. Stress-rupture strength and creep behavior have been investigated in a temperature range between 1200°C and 2300°C. The results of the investigations can supply a basis to optimize materials selection for high temperature applications under extreme conditions.

Abstract: The influence of filler rod composition on the strength of Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welded magnesium alloy joint was investigated. Samples were rolled AZ31 (Mg-3Al-1Zn) magnesium alloy as base metal and drawn AZ31, AZ61 and AZ91 magnesium alloys as filler rod. The results show that all fracture points were fusion zone (FZ), and each joint efficiency (=joint strength/ base metal strength) was 70.7%, 80.0% and 73.1% when using AZ31, AZ61 and AZ91 filler rod. When using AZ91 filler rod, 0.2% proof stress was the highest but the elongation was the lowest among the three conditions, and joint efficiency was lower than that when using AZ61 filler rod. It is thought that welded joint was strengthened by solute strengthening, but excess addition of aluminum facilitated crystallization of Mg₁₇Al₁₂ phase. This is the reason why elongation and joint efficiency when using AZ91 filler rod decreased. In conclusion, it is effective to use filler rod which does not excess solid solubility limit.

Abstract: The influence of grain refiner on the microstructure and mechanical properties of pure aluminum was investigated by separate and combined addition trace ScZr elements. The results show that the grain refinement effect of 0.2%Zr added alone is better than that of 0.2%Sc, each of them separate addition can make the strength and hardness of alloys increased obviously, and the decrease of the ductility is not remarkable, but the hardness increase of the alloy with 0.2%Sc is more significant than 0.2%Zr because of the strongly solid solution strengthening of Sc. While, the combined addition of 0.2%Sc and 0.2%Zr possesses the most excellent grain refining effect and change the growth morphology from columnar grains to equiaxed ones, the average grain size of the alloy is dropped to only about 100μm, and the strength, plastic and hardness of the alloy meet the reasonable matching, which is largely attributed to the effectively reduce of the Al-Sc eutectic point and the formation of Al₃(Sc, Zr) composite particles, These Al₃(Sc, Zr) particles can not only keep all the beneficial effect of A1₃Sc but can act as extremely effective nucleation sites of α (Al) and cause strongly fine-grain strengthening effect.

Abstract: By microstructure analysis and microhardness measuration, solid solution strengthening of Sm in Mg-10Y-1.5Sm alloy after solid solution and aging treatment was investigated. The results show that the microstructure of the alloy consists of α-Mg matrix and Mg₂₄Y₅ phase, and fine Mg₂₄Y₅ particles distribute in α-Mg matrix uniformly and dispersedly. No new phase forms after Sm addition, and Sm enhances α-Mg matrix and Mg₂₄Y₅ phase by solid solution effect. Compared with that of Mg-10Y alloy, the microhardness of the alloy with Sm addition increases obviously from HV87.7 to HV98.5.

Abstract: Mechanical properties of (001) Mo and (001) Mo – 1.5 at.% Ir single crystals have been studied by nanoindentation. It has been found that the iridium addition to molybdenum leads to an increase in both hardness and elastic modulus. An abrupt elasto-plastic transition (pop-in) at a depth of about 20 - 40 nm caused by dislocation nucleation in previously dislocation-free volume has been observed in the initial portion of the loading curve. It has shown that the Ir addition essentially affects the dislocation nucleation. Mean shear stress required for the dislocation nucleation increased from 10.8 GPa (G/12) for a Mo single crystal to 18.2 GPa (G/8) for the Mo – 1.5 at% Ir solid solution. Thus, the Ir solution in a Mo single crystal affects not only the resistance to the motion of dislocations (hardness) but the nucleation of them as well. The latter is likely to occur as a result of an increase in the structure perfection of the Mo – 1.5 at% Ir solid solution as compared to the pure Mo single crystal.