In this study,interconnected porous Mg-2Zn-xY alloys with different phase compositions were prepared by various Y additions(x=0.4,3,and 6 wt.%)to adjust the compressive properties and energy absorption characteristics...In this study,interconnected porous Mg-2Zn-xY alloys with different phase compositions were prepared by various Y additions(x=0.4,3,and 6 wt.%)to adjust the compressive properties and energy absorption characteristics.Several characterization methods were then applied to identify the microstructure of the porous Mg-Zn-Y and describe the details of the second phase.Compressive tests were performed at room temperature(RT),200℃,and 300℃to study the impact of the Y addition and testing temperature on the compressive properties of the porous Mg-Zn-Y.The experimental results showed that a high Y content promotes a microstructure refinement and increases the volume fraction of the second phase.When the Y content increases,different Mg-Zn-Y ternary phases appear:I-phase(Mg_(3)Zn_(6)Y),W-phase(Mg_(3)Zn_(3)Y_(2)),and LPSO phase(Mg_(12)ZnY).When the Y content ranges between 0.4%and 6%,the compressive strength increases from 6.30MPa to 9.23 MPa,and the energy absorption capacity increases from 7.33 MJ/m^(3)to 10.97 MJ/m^(3)at RT,which is mainly attributed to the phase composition and volume fraction of the second phase.However,the average energy absorption efficiency is independent of the Y content.In addition,the compressive deformation behaviors of the porous Mg-Zn-Y are altered by the testing temperature.The compressive strength and energy absorption capacity of the porous Mg-Zn-Y decrease due to the softening effect of the high temperature on the struts.The deformation behaviors at different temperatures are finally observed to reflect the failure mechanisms of the struts.展开更多
Precipitation of multiple strong nanoprecipitates is crucial for the development of ultrahigh-strength structural materials with a strength of 2.5 GPa or above.Nevertheless,the ductility usually loses rapidly with str...Precipitation of multiple strong nanoprecipitates is crucial for the development of ultrahigh-strength structural materials with a strength of 2.5 GPa or above.Nevertheless,the ductility usually loses rapidly with strength due to limited dislocation mobility and high cracking tendency if coarse non-deformable precipitates are employed.Herein,we report a 2.5 GPa maraging steel strengthened by an ultrahigh den-sity of intermeshed shearable nanostructures consisting of Ni(Al,Fe)nanoprecipitates and Mo-rich(∼30 at.%)disordered clusters,both of which assume coherent interfaces.The fully coherent B2-Ni(Al,Fe)par-ticles precipitate in an extremely fast fashion,effectively accelerating local aggregation of low-diffusivity Mo atoms and promoting the formation of Mo-rich clusters surrounding them.This elemental partition was found to be further enhanced by Co addition via depleting both residual Al and Mo within the ma-trix,leading to the formation of copious yet fine intermeshed nanostructures.During plastic deformation,the interlocked nanostructures not only enhance local cutting stress by combining long-range elastic and short-range chemically ordering effects but also improve dislocation activity and resist shear-induced plastic instability.The multiple shearable nanostructures endow decent ductility(>6%)of the 2.5 GPa steel,suggesting a new paradigm for designing ultrastrong steels.展开更多
L12-strengthened high entropy alloys(HEAs)with excellent room and high-temperature mechanical prop-erties have been proposed as promising candidates as structural materials for advanced nuclear systems.However,knowled...L12-strengthened high entropy alloys(HEAs)with excellent room and high-temperature mechanical prop-erties have been proposed as promising candidates as structural materials for advanced nuclear systems.However,knowledge about their radiation response is fairly limited.In the present work,a novel HEA with a high density of L12 nanoparticles was irradiated with He ion at 500°C.Transmission electron microscope(TEM)and atom probe tomography(APT)were employed to study the evolution of mi-crostructural stability and radiation-induced segregation.Similar to the single-phase FeCoNiCr HEA,the main microstructural features were numerous large faulted dislocation loops and helium bubbles.While the irradiation resistance of the present L12-strengthened HEA is much improved in terms of reduced bubble size,which could be attributed to the considerable He trapping efficiency of the coherent pre-cipitate/matrix interface and the enhanced capability of the interface for damage elimination when the matrix channel width is narrow.APT analysis revealed that an inverse-Kirkendall-mechanism-dominated radiation-induced segregation(RIS)occurs around bubbles,where a significant Co enrichment and Ni de-pletion can be clearly observed.In addition,the competing dynamics of ballistic mixing and elemental clustering that raised from the irradiation-enhanced diffusion in a highly supersaturated matrix,along with the low precipitation nucleation barrier due to the small lattice misfit,lead to a dynamical pre-cipitation dissolution and re-precipitation appears under irradiation.Such a promising phenomenon is expected to promote a potential self-healing effect and could in turn provide a sustainable irradiation tolerance over the operational lifetime of a reactor.展开更多
To address the main stumbling-block of bulk metallic glasses(BMGs), i.e., room temperature brittleness,designing BMG matrix composites has been attracted extensive attention. Up to date, BMG composites in various allo...To address the main stumbling-block of bulk metallic glasses(BMGs), i.e., room temperature brittleness,designing BMG matrix composites has been attracted extensive attention. Up to date, BMG composites in various alloy systems have been successfully developed by forming crystalline phases embedded in the amorphous matrix through either ex-situ or in-situ methods. In this paper, a brief review of our recent work in this topic will be presented and the novel approaches to improving composite formability and mechanical properties will also be highlighted. The main purpose of this manuscript is not to offer a comprehensive review of all the BMG composites, but instead focuses will be placed on illustrating recently developed advanced BMG composites including Fe-based BMG composite with no metalloids, Al-based BMG composite and BMG composites reinforced by the TRIP(transformation-induced plasticity) effects. The basic ideas and related mechanisms underlying the development of these novel BMG composites will be discussed.展开更多
For the two-step foaming method,one of the most cost-effective ways to fabricate three-dimensional shaped aluminum alloy foams with dense outer surface skin,it is crucial to describe and predict the moldfilling behavi...For the two-step foaming method,one of the most cost-effective ways to fabricate three-dimensional shaped aluminum alloy foams with dense outer surface skin,it is crucial to describe and predict the moldfilling behavior of the shaped aluminum alloy foams with a favorable pore-distribution accurately.In this paper,a mold-filling model for semi-solid aluminum alloy foams was initially established and subsequently employed to predict the filling height,which represents the mold-filling ability of semi-solid aluminum alloy foams in a specially designed tube-like mold.Our results indicate that the proposed model can be applied to characterize the mold-filling property of aluminum alloy melts in a quantitative manner.Theoretically,our findings actually provide a guideline for mass-production of the shaped aluminum alloy foams by using the two-step foaming process.展开更多
Shaped Mg alloy foams with closed-cell structure are highly interested for a great potential to be utilized in the fields where weight reduction is urgently required.A powder metallurgical method,namely gas release re...Shaped Mg alloy foams with closed-cell structure are highly interested for a great potential to be utilized in the fields where weight reduction is urgently required.A powder metallurgical method,namely gas release reaction powder metallurgy route to fabricate Mg-X(X=Al,Zn or Cu)alloy foams,was summarized.The principles on shaped Mg-X foams fabrication via the route were proposed.In addition,the effects of alloying elements,sintering treatment and foaming temperatures on fabrication of shaped Mg-X alloy foams were investigated experimentally.The results show that the key to ensure a successful foaming of Mg-X alloy foams is to add alloying metals alloyed with Mg to form lower melting(<600℃)intermetallic compounds by the initial sintering treatment.The foaming mechanism of Mg-X alloy foams also has been clarified,that is,the low-melting-point Mg-based intermetallic compounds melt first,and then reactions between the melt and CaCO_(3),a foaming agent,release CO gas to make the precursor foamed and finally shaped Mg-X alloy foam with a promising cellular structure is prepared.This route has been verified by successful fabrication on shaped Mg-Al,Mg-Zn and Mg-Cu foams with cellular structure.展开更多
Several body-centered-cubic(BCC)refractory high entropy alloys(HEAs),i.e.,Hf Nb Ta Ti Zr,Nb Ta Ti Zr,Hf Nb Ti Zr and Nb Ti Zr,were annealed at intermediate temperatures for 100 h,and their microstructures and aging be...Several body-centered-cubic(BCC)refractory high entropy alloys(HEAs),i.e.,Hf Nb Ta Ti Zr,Nb Ta Ti Zr,Hf Nb Ti Zr and Nb Ti Zr,were annealed at intermediate temperatures for 100 h,and their microstructures and aging behaviors were studied in detail.All these HEAs start to decompose into multiple phases at around 500°C,but reenter the single-phase region at significantly different temperatures which were determined to be 900,1000,1100 and above 1300°C for Hf Nb Ti Zr,Nb Ti Zr,Hf Nb Ta Ti Zr and Nb Ta Ti Zr,respectively.Our analysis indicates that the onset decomposition temperature in these four HEAs is closely related to the elemental diffusion rates while the ending decomposition temperature is strongly dependent on the elemental melting points.Our findings are important not only for understanding phase stability of HEAs in general,but also for adjusting processing parameters to optimize mechanical properties of these HEAs.展开更多
Purpose The discovery of gravitational waves and gamma-ray bursts heralds the era of multi-messenger astronomy.With the adoption of two small satellites to achieve the all-sky monitoring of gamma-ray bursts,the gravit...Purpose The discovery of gravitational waves and gamma-ray bursts heralds the era of multi-messenger astronomy.With the adoption of two small satellites to achieve the all-sky monitoring of gamma-ray bursts,the gravitational wave highenergy electromagnetic counterpart all-sky monitor(GECAM)possesses a quasi-real-time early warning ability and plays an important role in positioning the sources of gravitational waves and in subsequent observations.Each satellite of GECAM was fitted with 253-inch-diameter gamma-ray detectors(GRD),covering an energy range of 8–2 MeV.GRDs have adopted silicon photomultiplier tubes(SiPM)in lieu of photomultiplier tubes(PMT)to adapt to the dimensional limitations of micro-satellites.Methods A unique 3-inch circular SiPM array was designed.In this design,646×6 mm chips were arranged evenly in a circular manner with the seams filled with reflecting films,thus achieving satisfactory uniformity of light collection.The integrated pre-amplifier circuit on the back of the SiPM array adopted two-level grouping and summing;further,it achieved a satisfactory signal-to-noise ratio.Two high-gain and low-gain channels were adopted to achieve a large dynamic range,and two independent power supply units were used,where each unit can be closed separately,thus improving reliability.Results Performance studies show that this SiPM array meets the requirements of GECAM.Conclusion A 3-inch SiPM array have been developed that uses grouped summation,reflective films,a circular arrangement,two groups of independent power supplies,high-and low-gain signals,differential signal output technologies,etc.This solution can be used not only for GECAM,but also as a general solution for SiPM-based scintillation detectors.展开更多
Introduction The main physical objective of the GECAM satellite is to detect gamma-ray bursts,which is related to gravitational waves of double compact object mergers.The GECAM satellite also detects and investigates ...Introduction The main physical objective of the GECAM satellite is to detect gamma-ray bursts,which is related to gravitational waves of double compact object mergers.The GECAM satellite also detects and investigates various bursts of high-energy celestial bodies.Purposes and methods In this study,we designed,developed and calibrated the payload and launched it into orbit with GECAM satellite.The payload consists of the gamma ray detector(GRD,for detecting 4 keV–4 MeV X/γray),the charged particle detector(CPD,for detecting 150 keV–5 MeV charged particle),and the electronic box(EBOX).The all-sky field coverage is achieved via two 229-degree large-area satellites positioned 180 degrees apart and are on opposite sides of the geo-center.Each satellite is equipped with 25 GRDs and 8 CPDs;thus,the satellite can identify charged particle bursts in space.Gamma-ray detectors adopt lanthanum bromide crystal technology combined with silicon photomultipliers.This is the first time that this technology was used massively in space detectors.Conclusions The GECAM satellite can quickly determine the direction of gamma-ray bursts(positioning)via indexing and fitting method,while the transmit variability,energy spectrum and direction of the gamma-ray bursts guide subsequent observations through the Beidou-3 RDSS in quasi-real time.It will play an important role in the study of high energy celestial bursts.展开更多
Background The Gravitational wave high-energy Electromagnetic Counterpart All-sky Monitor(GECAM)satellite developed a SiPM-based gamma-ray detector to monitor the gravitational wave-related GRBs and guide subsequent o...Background The Gravitational wave high-energy Electromagnetic Counterpart All-sky Monitor(GECAM)satellite developed a SiPM-based gamma-ray detector to monitor the gravitational wave-related GRBs and guide subsequent observations in other wavelengths of EM.Purpose As all the available SiPM devices belong to commercial grade,quality assurance tests need to be performed in accordance with the aerospace specifcations.Methods In the SiPM application of GECAM,quality assurance experiments were conducted.The mechanism of the failure of SiPM devices was analyzed during the development process.Result Based on the quality assurance test results,the fnal pass rate of SiPM array was 95%.Based on the failure analysis,it was found that a piece of SiPM had a leakage channel after longtime operation due to device defects.Conclusion According to the accumulated experience,in the reliability test of SiPM,it is necessary to pay special attention to test the impedance of each pin of SiPM to ground and confrm that the power switch state of SiPM is controllable.展开更多
Background Each GECAM satellite payload contains 25 gamma-ray detectors(GRDs),which can detect gamma-rays and particles and can roughly localize the Gamma-Ray Bursts(GRBs).GRD was designed using lanthanum bromide(LaBr...Background Each GECAM satellite payload contains 25 gamma-ray detectors(GRDs),which can detect gamma-rays and particles and can roughly localize the Gamma-Ray Bursts(GRBs).GRD was designed using lanthanum bromide(LaBr3)crystal as the sensitive material with the rear end coupled with silicon photomultiplier(SiPM)array for readout.Purpose In aerospace engineering design of GRD,there are many key points to be studied.In this paper,we present the specific design scheme of GRD,the assembly and the performance test results of detectors.Methods Based on Monte Carlo simulation and experimental test results,the specific schematic design and assembling process of GRD were optimized.After being fully assembled,the GRDs were conducted performance tests by using radioactive source and also conducted random vibration tests.Result and conclusion The test results show that all satellite-borne GRDs have energy resolution<16%at 59.5 keV,meeting requirements of satellite in scientific performance.The random vibration test shows that GRD can maintain in a stable performance,which meets the requirement of spatial application.展开更多
Correlation bet ween the elastic and the vibronic behavior of TiO_(2) and their responses to thevariation of crystal size,applied pressure,and measuring temperature has been investig ated basedon the bond order-length...Correlation bet ween the elastic and the vibronic behavior of TiO_(2) and their responses to thevariation of crystal size,applied pressure,and measuring temperature has been investig ated basedon the bond order-length-strength correlation mechanism.Theoretical reproduction of themeasurements clarified that.(i)the elastic modulus(B)and the Raman shifts(△ω)are stronglycorrelated and we can know either one of the B or the △ω from the other;(i)the under-coordination induced cohesive energy loss and the energy density gain in the surface up to skindepth determines the size effect;(ii)bond expansion and bond weakening due to thermalvibration originat es the thermally softened elastic modulus and the Raman shifts;and(iv)bondcompression and bond strengthening results in the mechanically stiffened elastic modulus and theRaman shifts.With the developed premise,one can predict the changing trends of the concernedproperties with derivatives of quantitative information of the atomic cohesive energy,bindingenergy density,Debye tempera ture,and nonlinear compressibility of the specimen.展开更多
Background The Gravitational wave highly energetic Electromagnetic Counterpart All-sky Monitor(GECAM)is dedicated to detecting gravitational wave gamma-ray bursts.It is capable of all-sky monitoring over and discoveri...Background The Gravitational wave highly energetic Electromagnetic Counterpart All-sky Monitor(GECAM)is dedicated to detecting gravitational wave gamma-ray bursts.It is capable of all-sky monitoring over and discovering gamma-ray bursts and new radiation phenomena.GECAM consists of two microsatellites,each equipped with 8 charged particle detectors(CPDs)and 25 gamma-ray detectors(GRDs).Purpose The CPD is used to measure charged particles in the space environment,monitor energy and flow intensity changes,and identify between gamma-ray bursts and space charged particle events in conjunction with GRD.Methods CPD uses plastic scintillator as the sensitive material for detection,silicon photomultiplier array as the optically readable device,and the inlaid Am-241 radioactive source as the onboard calibration means.Conclusion In this paper,we will present the working principle,physical design,functional implementation and preliminary performance test results of the CPD.As a result,the energy range of electron,gamma-ray detection efficiency and dead time are tested to be better than the indexes required through the ground calibration experiment.展开更多
Background The Gravitational Wave High-energy Electromagnetic Counterpart All-sky Monitor(GECAM)consists of 2 microsatellites,each of which contains 25 GRD(LaBr3)detectors and 8 CPD(plastic scintillator)detectors.Meth...Background The Gravitational Wave High-energy Electromagnetic Counterpart All-sky Monitor(GECAM)consists of 2 microsatellites,each of which contains 25 GRD(LaBr3)detectors and 8 CPD(plastic scintillator)detectors.Method silicon photomultiplier(SiPM)array is used to read each detector.The output signal of these detectors with SiPM array is very special and challenging to readout.In this study,a novel data acquisition(DAQ)algorithm for these detectors is designed and implemented,and the content of the output event packet is defined.Result and Conclusion The performances,including the event acquisition efficiency of this DAQ algorithm,are extensively verified through experimental tests.From the on-ground and in-flight tests,this algorithm has excellent performance despite the very limited resources and short development time of GECAM mission.展开更多
The precipitate morphologies,coarsening kinetics,elemental partitioning behaviors,grain structures,and tensile properties were explored in detail for L1_(2)-strengthened Ni_(39.9)Co_(20)Fe_(15)Cr_(15)Al_(6)Ti_(4-x)Nb_...The precipitate morphologies,coarsening kinetics,elemental partitioning behaviors,grain structures,and tensile properties were explored in detail for L1_(2)-strengthened Ni_(39.9)Co_(20)Fe_(15)Cr_(15)Al_(6)Ti_(4-x)Nb_(x)B_(0.1)(x=0 at.%,2 at.%,and 4 at.%)high-entropy alloys(HEAs).By substituting Ti with Nb,the spheroidal-to-cuboidal precipitate morphological transition,increase in the coarsening kinetics,and phase decomposition upon aging at 800°C occurred.The excessive addition of Nb brings about the grain boundary precipitation of an Nb-rich phase along with the phase decomposition from the L1_(2)to lamellar-structured D019 phase upon the long-term aging duration.By partially substituting Ti with Nb,the chemically complex and thermally stable L12 phase with a composition of(Ni_(58.8)Co_(9.8)Fe_(2.7))(Al_(12.7)Ti_(5.8)Nb_(7.5)Cr_(2.3))ensures the stable phase structure and clean grain boundaries,which guarantees the superb high-temperature mechanical properties(791±7 MPa for yielding and 1013±11 MPa for failure)at 700℃.Stacking faults(SFs)were observed to prevail during the plastic deformation,offering a high work-hardening capability at 700°C.An anomalous rise in the yield strength at 800℃was found,which could be ascribed to the multi-layered super-partial dislocations with a cross-slip configuration within the L1_(2)particles.展开更多
基金supported by"The National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2018 YFA0703300)""Science and Technology Project of Education Department of Jilin Province(No.JJKH20231086KJ)"Development Project of Jilin Province(No.2021C038-4)。
文摘In this study,interconnected porous Mg-2Zn-xY alloys with different phase compositions were prepared by various Y additions(x=0.4,3,and 6 wt.%)to adjust the compressive properties and energy absorption characteristics.Several characterization methods were then applied to identify the microstructure of the porous Mg-Zn-Y and describe the details of the second phase.Compressive tests were performed at room temperature(RT),200℃,and 300℃to study the impact of the Y addition and testing temperature on the compressive properties of the porous Mg-Zn-Y.The experimental results showed that a high Y content promotes a microstructure refinement and increases the volume fraction of the second phase.When the Y content increases,different Mg-Zn-Y ternary phases appear:I-phase(Mg_(3)Zn_(6)Y),W-phase(Mg_(3)Zn_(3)Y_(2)),and LPSO phase(Mg_(12)ZnY).When the Y content ranges between 0.4%and 6%,the compressive strength increases from 6.30MPa to 9.23 MPa,and the energy absorption capacity increases from 7.33 MJ/m^(3)to 10.97 MJ/m^(3)at RT,which is mainly attributed to the phase composition and volume fraction of the second phase.However,the average energy absorption efficiency is independent of the Y content.In addition,the compressive deformation behaviors of the porous Mg-Zn-Y are altered by the testing temperature.The compressive strength and energy absorption capacity of the porous Mg-Zn-Y decrease due to the softening effect of the high temperature on the struts.The deformation behaviors at different temperatures are finally observed to reflect the failure mechanisms of the struts.
基金This research was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(nos.2022YFB3705201 and 2022YFB4602101)National Natural Science Foundation of China(nos.51971018,U20B2025,11790293,52225103,51871016,51971017,52071024,52271003)+3 种基金the Funds for Creative Research Groups of NSFC(51921001)Projects of International Cooperation and Exchanges of NSFC(nos.51961160729,52061135207)111 Project(no.BP0719004)Program for Changjiang Scholars and In-novative Research Team in University of China(no.IRT_14R05),and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China:FRF-MP-20-43Z(JSH),FRF-TP-22-130A1(ZXB),FRF-TP-22-001C2(WY).
文摘Precipitation of multiple strong nanoprecipitates is crucial for the development of ultrahigh-strength structural materials with a strength of 2.5 GPa or above.Nevertheless,the ductility usually loses rapidly with strength due to limited dislocation mobility and high cracking tendency if coarse non-deformable precipitates are employed.Herein,we report a 2.5 GPa maraging steel strengthened by an ultrahigh den-sity of intermeshed shearable nanostructures consisting of Ni(Al,Fe)nanoprecipitates and Mo-rich(∼30 at.%)disordered clusters,both of which assume coherent interfaces.The fully coherent B2-Ni(Al,Fe)par-ticles precipitate in an extremely fast fashion,effectively accelerating local aggregation of low-diffusivity Mo atoms and promoting the formation of Mo-rich clusters surrounding them.This elemental partition was found to be further enhanced by Co addition via depleting both residual Al and Mo within the ma-trix,leading to the formation of copious yet fine intermeshed nanostructures.During plastic deformation,the interlocked nanostructures not only enhance local cutting stress by combining long-range elastic and short-range chemically ordering effects but also improve dislocation activity and resist shear-induced plastic instability.The multiple shearable nanostructures endow decent ductility(>6%)of the 2.5 GPa steel,suggesting a new paradigm for designing ultrastrong steels.
文摘L12-strengthened high entropy alloys(HEAs)with excellent room and high-temperature mechanical prop-erties have been proposed as promising candidates as structural materials for advanced nuclear systems.However,knowledge about their radiation response is fairly limited.In the present work,a novel HEA with a high density of L12 nanoparticles was irradiated with He ion at 500°C.Transmission electron microscope(TEM)and atom probe tomography(APT)were employed to study the evolution of mi-crostructural stability and radiation-induced segregation.Similar to the single-phase FeCoNiCr HEA,the main microstructural features were numerous large faulted dislocation loops and helium bubbles.While the irradiation resistance of the present L12-strengthened HEA is much improved in terms of reduced bubble size,which could be attributed to the considerable He trapping efficiency of the coherent pre-cipitate/matrix interface and the enhanced capability of the interface for damage elimination when the matrix channel width is narrow.APT analysis revealed that an inverse-Kirkendall-mechanism-dominated radiation-induced segregation(RIS)occurs around bubbles,where a significant Co enrichment and Ni de-pletion can be clearly observed.In addition,the competing dynamics of ballistic mixing and elemental clustering that raised from the irradiation-enhanced diffusion in a highly supersaturated matrix,along with the low precipitation nucleation barrier due to the small lattice misfit,lead to a dynamical pre-cipitation dissolution and re-precipitation appears under irradiation.Such a promising phenomenon is expected to promote a potential self-healing effect and could in turn provide a sustainable irradiation tolerance over the operational lifetime of a reactor.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51010001, 51371003, 51001009 and 51271212)111 Project (No. B07003)+2 种基金Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in Universityfinancial support from the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Nos. FRF-SD-12-005A and FRF-TP-11-005A)financial support from the Research Project of State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, University of Science and Technology Beijing (No. 2011Z-13)
文摘To address the main stumbling-block of bulk metallic glasses(BMGs), i.e., room temperature brittleness,designing BMG matrix composites has been attracted extensive attention. Up to date, BMG composites in various alloy systems have been successfully developed by forming crystalline phases embedded in the amorphous matrix through either ex-situ or in-situ methods. In this paper, a brief review of our recent work in this topic will be presented and the novel approaches to improving composite formability and mechanical properties will also be highlighted. The main purpose of this manuscript is not to offer a comprehensive review of all the BMG composites, but instead focuses will be placed on illustrating recently developed advanced BMG composites including Fe-based BMG composite with no metalloids, Al-based BMG composite and BMG composites reinforced by the TRIP(transformation-induced plasticity) effects. The basic ideas and related mechanisms underlying the development of these novel BMG composites will be discussed.
基金supported by 111 Project(Grant No.B07003)the Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University(Grant No.IRT_14R05)+3 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.FRF-SD-12-004A)the Special Scientific Research Fund for Doctoral Program of the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China(Grant No.20110006110029)Beijing Higher Education Young Elite Teacher Projectthe Research Project of the State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials,University of Science and Technology Beijing(Grant No.2011-Z13)
文摘For the two-step foaming method,one of the most cost-effective ways to fabricate three-dimensional shaped aluminum alloy foams with dense outer surface skin,it is crucial to describe and predict the moldfilling behavior of the shaped aluminum alloy foams with a favorable pore-distribution accurately.In this paper,a mold-filling model for semi-solid aluminum alloy foams was initially established and subsequently employed to predict the filling height,which represents the mold-filling ability of semi-solid aluminum alloy foams in a specially designed tube-like mold.Our results indicate that the proposed model can be applied to characterize the mold-filling property of aluminum alloy melts in a quantitative manner.Theoretically,our findings actually provide a guideline for mass-production of the shaped aluminum alloy foams by using the two-step foaming process.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51971017)Science Funds for Creative Research Groups of China(51921001)+2 种基金Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University of China(IRT_14R05)Projects of SKLAMM-USTB(2018Z-19)the financial support from the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(No.FRF-TP-18-004C1).
文摘Shaped Mg alloy foams with closed-cell structure are highly interested for a great potential to be utilized in the fields where weight reduction is urgently required.A powder metallurgical method,namely gas release reaction powder metallurgy route to fabricate Mg-X(X=Al,Zn or Cu)alloy foams,was summarized.The principles on shaped Mg-X foams fabrication via the route were proposed.In addition,the effects of alloying elements,sintering treatment and foaming temperatures on fabrication of shaped Mg-X alloy foams were investigated experimentally.The results show that the key to ensure a successful foaming of Mg-X alloy foams is to add alloying metals alloyed with Mg to form lower melting(<600℃)intermetallic compounds by the initial sintering treatment.The foaming mechanism of Mg-X alloy foams also has been clarified,that is,the low-melting-point Mg-based intermetallic compounds melt first,and then reactions between the melt and CaCO_(3),a foaming agent,release CO gas to make the precursor foamed and finally shaped Mg-X alloy foam with a promising cellular structure is prepared.This route has been verified by successful fabrication on shaped Mg-Al,Mg-Zn and Mg-Cu foams with cellular structure.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.11790293,51871016,51671021,51971017,51921001)111 Project(No.B07003)+1 种基金the Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University of China(No.IRT_14R05)the financial support from the National Key Basic Research Program,China(No.2016YFB0300502)。
文摘Several body-centered-cubic(BCC)refractory high entropy alloys(HEAs),i.e.,Hf Nb Ta Ti Zr,Nb Ta Ti Zr,Hf Nb Ti Zr and Nb Ti Zr,were annealed at intermediate temperatures for 100 h,and their microstructures and aging behaviors were studied in detail.All these HEAs start to decompose into multiple phases at around 500°C,but reenter the single-phase region at significantly different temperatures which were determined to be 900,1000,1100 and above 1300°C for Hf Nb Ti Zr,Nb Ti Zr,Hf Nb Ta Ti Zr and Nb Ta Ti Zr,respectively.Our analysis indicates that the onset decomposition temperature in these four HEAs is closely related to the elemental diffusion rates while the ending decomposition temperature is strongly dependent on the elemental melting points.Our findings are important not only for understanding phase stability of HEAs in general,but also for adjusting processing parameters to optimize mechanical properties of these HEAs.
基金This research was supported by the Key Research Program of Frontier Sciences,Chinese Academy of Sciences(QYZDBSSW-SLH012)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11775251,11775252)the strategic leading science and technology program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDA 15360100,XDA 15360102).
文摘Purpose The discovery of gravitational waves and gamma-ray bursts heralds the era of multi-messenger astronomy.With the adoption of two small satellites to achieve the all-sky monitoring of gamma-ray bursts,the gravitational wave highenergy electromagnetic counterpart all-sky monitor(GECAM)possesses a quasi-real-time early warning ability and plays an important role in positioning the sources of gravitational waves and in subsequent observations.Each satellite of GECAM was fitted with 253-inch-diameter gamma-ray detectors(GRD),covering an energy range of 8–2 MeV.GRDs have adopted silicon photomultiplier tubes(SiPM)in lieu of photomultiplier tubes(PMT)to adapt to the dimensional limitations of micro-satellites.Methods A unique 3-inch circular SiPM array was designed.In this design,646×6 mm chips were arranged evenly in a circular manner with the seams filled with reflecting films,thus achieving satisfactory uniformity of light collection.The integrated pre-amplifier circuit on the back of the SiPM array adopted two-level grouping and summing;further,it achieved a satisfactory signal-to-noise ratio.Two high-gain and low-gain channels were adopted to achieve a large dynamic range,and two independent power supply units were used,where each unit can be closed separately,thus improving reliability.Results Performance studies show that this SiPM array meets the requirements of GECAM.Conclusion A 3-inch SiPM array have been developed that uses grouped summation,reflective films,a circular arrangement,two groups of independent power supplies,high-and low-gain signals,differential signal output technologies,etc.This solution can be used not only for GECAM,but also as a general solution for SiPM-based scintillation detectors.
基金This project is supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(12173038)the strategic leading science and technology program(XDA 15360100,XDA 15360102)of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
文摘Introduction The main physical objective of the GECAM satellite is to detect gamma-ray bursts,which is related to gravitational waves of double compact object mergers.The GECAM satellite also detects and investigates various bursts of high-energy celestial bodies.Purposes and methods In this study,we designed,developed and calibrated the payload and launched it into orbit with GECAM satellite.The payload consists of the gamma ray detector(GRD,for detecting 4 keV–4 MeV X/γray),the charged particle detector(CPD,for detecting 150 keV–5 MeV charged particle),and the electronic box(EBOX).The all-sky field coverage is achieved via two 229-degree large-area satellites positioned 180 degrees apart and are on opposite sides of the geo-center.Each satellite is equipped with 25 GRDs and 8 CPDs;thus,the satellite can identify charged particle bursts in space.Gamma-ray detectors adopt lanthanum bromide crystal technology combined with silicon photomultipliers.This is the first time that this technology was used massively in space detectors.Conclusions The GECAM satellite can quickly determine the direction of gamma-ray bursts(positioning)via indexing and fitting method,while the transmit variability,energy spectrum and direction of the gamma-ray bursts guide subsequent observations through the Beidou-3 RDSS in quasi-real time.It will play an important role in the study of high energy celestial bursts.
基金This research is supported by the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences,Grant No.XDA15360102.
文摘Background The Gravitational wave high-energy Electromagnetic Counterpart All-sky Monitor(GECAM)satellite developed a SiPM-based gamma-ray detector to monitor the gravitational wave-related GRBs and guide subsequent observations in other wavelengths of EM.Purpose As all the available SiPM devices belong to commercial grade,quality assurance tests need to be performed in accordance with the aerospace specifcations.Methods In the SiPM application of GECAM,quality assurance experiments were conducted.The mechanism of the failure of SiPM devices was analyzed during the development process.Result Based on the quality assurance test results,the fnal pass rate of SiPM array was 95%.Based on the failure analysis,it was found that a piece of SiPM had a leakage channel after longtime operation due to device defects.Conclusion According to the accumulated experience,in the reliability test of SiPM,it is necessary to pay special attention to test the impedance of each pin of SiPM to ground and confrm that the power switch state of SiPM is controllable.
基金This research was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant No.11775251the strategic leading science and technology program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDA 15360100,XDA 15360102).
文摘Background Each GECAM satellite payload contains 25 gamma-ray detectors(GRDs),which can detect gamma-rays and particles and can roughly localize the Gamma-Ray Bursts(GRBs).GRD was designed using lanthanum bromide(LaBr3)crystal as the sensitive material with the rear end coupled with silicon photomultiplier(SiPM)array for readout.Purpose In aerospace engineering design of GRD,there are many key points to be studied.In this paper,we present the specific design scheme of GRD,the assembly and the performance test results of detectors.Methods Based on Monte Carlo simulation and experimental test results,the specific schematic design and assembling process of GRD were optimized.After being fully assembled,the GRDs were conducted performance tests by using radioactive source and also conducted random vibration tests.Result and conclusion The test results show that all satellite-borne GRDs have energy resolution<16%at 59.5 keV,meeting requirements of satellite in scientific performance.The random vibration test shows that GRD can maintain in a stable performance,which meets the requirement of spatial application.
基金support from the Special Project for Nanotechnology of Shanghai(No.1052nm02700)the Key laboratory of new ceramics and fine processes at Tsinghua University and MOE(RG15/09)of Singapore is gratefully acknowledged.
文摘Correlation bet ween the elastic and the vibronic behavior of TiO_(2) and their responses to thevariation of crystal size,applied pressure,and measuring temperature has been investig ated basedon the bond order-length-strength correlation mechanism.Theoretical reproduction of themeasurements clarified that.(i)the elastic modulus(B)and the Raman shifts(△ω)are stronglycorrelated and we can know either one of the B or the △ω from the other;(i)the under-coordination induced cohesive energy loss and the energy density gain in the surface up to skindepth determines the size effect;(ii)bond expansion and bond weakening due to thermalvibration originat es the thermally softened elastic modulus and the Raman shifts;and(iv)bondcompression and bond strengthening results in the mechanically stiffened elastic modulus and theRaman shifts.With the developed premise,one can predict the changing trends of the concernedproperties with derivatives of quantitative information of the atomic cohesive energy,bindingenergy density,Debye tempera ture,and nonlinear compressibility of the specimen.
基金This research was supported by the“Strategic Priority Research Program”of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,Grant No.XDA 15360102.
文摘Background The Gravitational wave highly energetic Electromagnetic Counterpart All-sky Monitor(GECAM)is dedicated to detecting gravitational wave gamma-ray bursts.It is capable of all-sky monitoring over and discovering gamma-ray bursts and new radiation phenomena.GECAM consists of two microsatellites,each equipped with 8 charged particle detectors(CPDs)and 25 gamma-ray detectors(GRDs).Purpose The CPD is used to measure charged particles in the space environment,monitor energy and flow intensity changes,and identify between gamma-ray bursts and space charged particle events in conjunction with GRD.Methods CPD uses plastic scintillator as the sensitive material for detection,silicon photomultiplier array as the optically readable device,and the inlaid Am-241 radioactive source as the onboard calibration means.Conclusion In this paper,we will present the working principle,physical design,functional implementation and preliminary performance test results of the CPD.As a result,the energy range of electron,gamma-ray detection efficiency and dead time are tested to be better than the indexes required through the ground calibration experiment.
基金The authors would like to thank all colleagues for helpful suggestions and comments.This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11803039 and 12173038)the Strategic Priority Research Program on Space Science,the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDA 15360100 and XDA 15360102).
文摘Background The Gravitational Wave High-energy Electromagnetic Counterpart All-sky Monitor(GECAM)consists of 2 microsatellites,each of which contains 25 GRD(LaBr3)detectors and 8 CPD(plastic scintillator)detectors.Method silicon photomultiplier(SiPM)array is used to read each detector.The output signal of these detectors with SiPM array is very special and challenging to readout.In this study,a novel data acquisition(DAQ)algorithm for these detectors is designed and implemented,and the content of the output event packet is defined.Result and Conclusion The performances,including the event acquisition efficiency of this DAQ algorithm,are extensively verified through experimental tests.From the on-ground and in-flight tests,this algorithm has excellent performance despite the very limited resources and short development time of GECAM mission.
基金financially supported by the National Natu-ral Science Foundation of Chin a(Grant Nos.52101135,52101151,and 52171162)the Hong Kong Research Grant Coun-cil,University Grants Committee(RGC)with CityU grants Nos 21205621 and15227121+2 种基金Wealso thankthefinancialsupport from the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(Grant No.RCBS20210609103202012)PKL very much appreciates the sup-port from(1)the National Science Foundation(Nos.DMR-1611180,1809640,and 2226508)(2)the US Army Research Office(Nos.W911NF-13-1-0438 and W911NF-19-2-0049).
文摘The precipitate morphologies,coarsening kinetics,elemental partitioning behaviors,grain structures,and tensile properties were explored in detail for L1_(2)-strengthened Ni_(39.9)Co_(20)Fe_(15)Cr_(15)Al_(6)Ti_(4-x)Nb_(x)B_(0.1)(x=0 at.%,2 at.%,and 4 at.%)high-entropy alloys(HEAs).By substituting Ti with Nb,the spheroidal-to-cuboidal precipitate morphological transition,increase in the coarsening kinetics,and phase decomposition upon aging at 800°C occurred.The excessive addition of Nb brings about the grain boundary precipitation of an Nb-rich phase along with the phase decomposition from the L1_(2)to lamellar-structured D019 phase upon the long-term aging duration.By partially substituting Ti with Nb,the chemically complex and thermally stable L12 phase with a composition of(Ni_(58.8)Co_(9.8)Fe_(2.7))(Al_(12.7)Ti_(5.8)Nb_(7.5)Cr_(2.3))ensures the stable phase structure and clean grain boundaries,which guarantees the superb high-temperature mechanical properties(791±7 MPa for yielding and 1013±11 MPa for failure)at 700℃.Stacking faults(SFs)were observed to prevail during the plastic deformation,offering a high work-hardening capability at 700°C.An anomalous rise in the yield strength at 800℃was found,which could be ascribed to the multi-layered super-partial dislocations with a cross-slip configuration within the L1_(2)particles.
