Materials Science Forum Vols. 675-677

Abstract: The strip casting of Al-SiCp alloy was operated by a high speed twin roll caster. The content of SiCp was 20Vol% and 30Vol%. Both of Al-20Vol%SiCp and Al-30Vol%SiCp strips could be cast continuously at the speed up to 90m/min. The SiCp particle distributed uniformly. This was the effect of fine grain of the strip. The as-cast strip of Al-20Vol%SiCp could be cold rolled after homogenization. The as-cast strip of Al-30Vol%SiCp could be cold rolled after once hot rolling and annealing. The as-cast strip of Al-20Vol%SiCp could be coiled at the diameter of 460mm.

Abstract: Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) technique allows to characterize at a nanoscale the microstructure of the ferritic martensitic steels and ODS FeCr alloys which are candidates for the internal structures of future nuclear reactors. Firstly, the microstructure evolution induced by neutron irradiation at high dose in conventional and Reduced Activation Fe9%Cr martensitic steels is presented. Then, a SANS study of Oxide Dispersion Strengthened (ODS) alloys is also presented. The main objective is to control the nano-size oxide particles at the various stages of the fabrication process.

Abstract: Polycarbosilane (PCS) was introduced into preforms to prepare W-ZrC cermets by reactive melt infiltration (RMI). Properties and microstructure of the preforms and cermets were analyzed with XRD, SEM and EDS. The preforms had an open porosity of 42.0 %, and the WC particles were cemented by the pyrolysate of PCS. W-ZrC cermets were prepared by heating Zr2Cu covered preforms to 1300 °C for 3 h. XRD revealed that the resulting cermets were made up of W, ZrC and W2C. The cermets had an open porosity of 3.5 %, a flexural strength of 354.0 MPa, a flexural modulus of 192.5 GPa and a flexural toughness of 5.72 MPa·m1/2 .

Abstract: This paper studied a new technology for producing copper cladding aluminium robs. The Horizontal Core-filling Casting equipments for producing copper clad aluminium rod were designed, and the interfacial compounds and the primary phase were analysized by backscattered electron image and electron probe micro-analyzer, and X-ray diffraction unit. The results showed that middle seam region was white eutectic microstructure and a-Al structure, where the eutectic takes on chrysanthemum distribution and the sharp or the edge of chrysanthemum was CuAl2. The dark region in the middle seam region was a-Al.

Abstract: Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) ultrafine fibers mats were prepared by electrospinning of an aqueous PTFE dispersion and a small amount of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and subsequent heat-treatment. The influence of dispersions composition on the morphology of fabricated PTFE ultrafine fiber mats was investigated. The fabricated mats were characterized by attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) and koniology tester. The results show that the PVA/PTFE mass ratio of 1:5 was suitable for the PTFE fibers formation. All the PVA in the electrospun PVA/PTFE mats was removed at 350 °C~390°C. The fabricated PTFE ultrafine fiber mats have the potential to be used as high-temperature filter.

Abstract: The CrZrCu alloy cylindrical ingots have been tried to produce by the direct chill (DC) casting process. However crack defect is contained in the central area of the ingots. Metallographic analysis proving a kind of hot crack is cause by the precipitate in grain boundaries. A 3D coupled thermal-stress mathematical model has been formulated to describe thermal and stress–strain fields during the direct chill (DC) casting process for CrZrCu alloy cylindrical ingots. The model has been applied to analyzing the crack defect elimination, so that the need for further refinement of the DC casting process parameters has been satisfied.

Abstract: The present work reported the preparation of TiC/Fe-based composite by the synthesis reaction from Ti, C and Fe. The sintered composites were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope and transmission electron microscope. TiC, Fe3C and α-Fe were detected by X-ray diffraction analysis. The scanning and transmission electron micrographs revealed the morphology and distribution of the reinforcements, the microstructure of Fe matrix, the interfacial structure of TiC particle-to-Fe matrix. Moreover, the formation reason of the voids in composite was also discussed.

Abstract: The composite (a-Al2O3+ZrC+ZrB2)/Al has been fabricated by using exothermic dispersion synthesis. When the reinforcement volume fraction is 100%, there are two exothermic peaks occurred in DSC curve of the Al-ZrO2 system. But when the reinforcement volume fraction is 30%, there is only one exothermic peak occurred in the DSC curve and the height of it decreases. When the molar ratio of B4C/ZrO2 is 0, the reaction products are consisted of a-Al2O3 grains and Al3Zr blocks. With an increase in the molar ratio of B4C/ZrO2, the amount of the Al3Zr decreases and the phases of ZrB2 and ZrC are formed. When the molar ratio of B4C/ZrO2 increases to 1/3, the Al3Zr almost disappear and the reinforcements of the composites are composed of a-Al2O3, ZrC and ZrB2. The corresponding XRD (X-ray diffraction) patterns also testify this.

Abstract: Behavior of hydrogen in steel during electroslag remelting process was investigated on a laboratory-scale unit. Results indicated that a considerable amount of hydrogen was picked up by the metal at the beginning of the process. Hydrogen content decreased with the increasing of ingot height. To avoid the hydrogen peak, anhydrous components must be used. Protective atmosphere combining with premelted slag was the optimal measure to control hydrogen in steel when the solid-starting technique was carried out. According to the results in the experiment it was not the crucial factor for hydrogen in steel remelted under protective atmosphere whether slag contained lime or not at actual remelting period.

Abstract: High purity nanometer magnesium hydroxide is produced by impinging stream reaction crystallization method using bischofite as feedstock. Effects of operation conditions on the impinging stream of Mg (OH)2 are reported and the control factors of purity are confirmed. The morphology of the powder was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Result shows that purity of Mg (OH)2 can reach 99% and the mean size of crystal is 13.5nm. Surface modification of nano-sized magnesium hydroxide using four surface modifiers such as sodium steatite, sodium laurylsulfonate, sodium oleate and sodium silicate were investigated in this paper. The modified magnesium hydroxide has smaller particle size, larger powder contact angle, slower sedimentation velocity, the less in-oil capacity than unmodified sample