The microstructural properties and electrochemical performance of zinc(Zn)sacrificial anodes during strain-induced melt activation(SIMA)were investigated in this study.The samples were subjected to a compressive ratio...The microstructural properties and electrochemical performance of zinc(Zn)sacrificial anodes during strain-induced melt activation(SIMA)were investigated in this study.The samples were subjected to a compressive ratio of 20%-50% at various temperatures(425-435℃)and durations(5-30 min).Short-term electrochemical tests(anode tests)based on DNV-RP-B401 and potentiodynamic polarization tests were performed in 3.5wt%NaCl solution to evaluate the electrochemical efficiency and corrosion behavior of the samples,respectively.The electrochemical test results for the optimum sample confirmed that the corrosion current density declined by 90% and the anode efficiency slightly decreased relative to that of the raw sample.Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy,scanning electron microscopy,metallographic images,and microhardness profiles showed the accumulation of alloying elements on the boundary and the conversion of uniform corrosion into localized corrosion,hence the decrease of the Zn sacrificial anode’s efficiency after the SIMA process.展开更多
The effect of predeformation manner, predeformation ratio and isothermal heat-treat parameter on the non-dendrite structure of AZ61 magnesium alloy in SIMA process was studied. Under coequal heat-treat condition, the ...The effect of predeformation manner, predeformation ratio and isothermal heat-treat parameter on the non-dendrite structure of AZ61 magnesium alloy in SIMA process was studied. Under coequal heat-treat condition, the impact of the hot upsetting pre- deformation on semi-solid microstructure in SIMA process was compared with that of the cold compressive predeformation. The results indicate that non-dendrite microstructure in AZ61 magnesium alloy billets can be obtained by hot or cold upsetting predeformation in SIMA process, although their mechanisms of evolution are different. Increasing hot or cold upsetting predeformation ratio can enhance the effect and quality of the non-dendrite microstructure formed before storage energy up to saturation, but the proper isothermal temperature and holding time should be selected.展开更多
A semi-solid microstructure of ADC12 aluminum alloy containing spherical solid particles was studied.A new strain-induced melt activation(SIMA) process was proposed.In the treatment,chips were cut from ADC12 ingot by ...A semi-solid microstructure of ADC12 aluminum alloy containing spherical solid particles was studied.A new strain-induced melt activation(SIMA) process was proposed.In the treatment,chips were cut from ADC12 ingot by lathe machining and the plastic deformation was produced through cutting.The chips were put into a metal mold and compressed into a billet at 473 K.The microstructures of chip and billet were studied.The effect of the isothermal treatment on the semi-solid microstructure evolution of ADC12 aluminum alloy prepared by the new method was analyzed.A series of heating treatments were carried out from 823 to 838 K.The effects of heating temperature on microstructures were studied.The experimental results show the ADC12 aluminum alloy prepared by the new method can reap homogeneous and spherical grains at 828 K.The average grain size is about 82 μm.Also,the grain microstructure obtained by the present process is better than the traditional one.These results prove that the ADC12 aluminum alloy can be applied to semi-solid processing with the new SIMA method.展开更多
A new Mg−10%Al−1%Zn−1%Si alloy with non-dendritic microstructure was prepared by strain induced melt activation(SIMA)process.The effect of compression ratio on the evolution of semisolid microstructure of the experime...A new Mg−10%Al−1%Zn−1%Si alloy with non-dendritic microstructure was prepared by strain induced melt activation(SIMA)process.The effect of compression ratio on the evolution of semisolid microstructure of the experimental alloy was investigated.The results indicate that the average size ofα-Mg grains decreases and spheroidizing tendency becomes more obvious with the compression ratios increasing from 0 to 40%.In addition,the eutectic Mg2Si phase in the Mg−10%Al−1%Zn−1%Si alloy transforms completely from the initial fishbone shape to globular shape by SIMA process.With the increasing of compression ratio,the morphology and average size of Mg2Si phases do not change obviously.The morphology modification mechanism of Mg2Si phase in Mg−10%Al−1%Zn−1%Si alloy by SIMA process was also studied.展开更多
AZ91D magnesium alloy chips were adopted to prepare semi-solid billets.The chips were subjected to a series ofisothermal treatments for various holding times at 783?843 K after being compressed into billet at 523 K.Th...AZ91D magnesium alloy chips were adopted to prepare semi-solid billets.The chips were subjected to a series ofisothermal treatments for various holding times at 783?843 K after being compressed into billet at 523 K.The semi-solid microstructure of AZ91D magnesium alloy containing spherical solid particles was studied.The effects of reheating temperature and holding time on microstructures were investigated.And the semi-solid forming mechanism was discussed.The result shows that semi-solid billets with highly spheroidal and homogeneous grains can be prepared from chips by strain induced melt activation(SIMA) method.Meanwhile,it is found that increasing the heating temperature can accelerate the spheroidizing process and reduce the solid volume fraction.With the increase of the holding time,the solid particles become more globular,the grains grow slowly and the solid volume fraction slightly changes.At the same time,owing to the decrease ofinterfacial energy,the intragranular liquid phases form by the diffusion of solute atoms,the grain boundaries melt and grains separate from each other during the isothermal treatment.The grains gradually spheroidize and begin to merge with a further increase of the holding time.It is considered that the semi-solid forming process includes three stages:the recrystallization and the growth of grain stage,the semi-solid microstructure forming stage controlled by the diffusion of solute,and the spheroidization of solid particle stage controlled by the liquid-solid interface tension.展开更多
Based on SIMA, the Al-Si alloy semi-solid billets were successfully fabricated by means of strain inducement and isothermal treatment for AlSi9Mg poured in the range of near-liquidus. Through orthogonal test, the effe...Based on SIMA, the Al-Si alloy semi-solid billets were successfully fabricated by means of strain inducement and isothermal treatment for AlSi9Mg poured in the range of near-liquidus. Through orthogonal test, the effects of combination action of near-liquidus casting, strain inducement and isothermal treatment on the morphology of primaryα-Al phase of AlSi9Mg close to eutectic point were investigated, and the optimal match relation between the processing parameters of solidification, deformation parameters of strain inducement, processing parameters of isothermal treatment and microstructure parameters of semi-solid alloy was established. The results indicate that compared with the single near-liquidus casting or SIMA, the microstructure of primaryα-Al phase in AlSi9Mg alloy prepared by compound fabrication process is more homogeneous, with more globular and finer particles, which has average grain size of 40-50 urn and shape factor of greater than 0.75. After holding at 605℃for 30-40 min under a certain cooling rate, increased deformation volume in SIMA benefits the refinement of the grain and the improvement of the morphology for primary phase.展开更多
The effect of prior compressive deformation, isothermal temperature and holding time on the structure of AZ61 magnesium alloy fabricated by strain-induced melt activation(SIMA) processing was investigated. The specime...The effect of prior compressive deformation, isothermal temperature and holding time on the structure of AZ61 magnesium alloy fabricated by strain-induced melt activation(SIMA) processing was investigated. The specimens were subjected under deformation ratios of 0%, 22% and 40% and various heat treatment time and temperature regions. The results indicate that the ideal technological parameters of semi-solid AZ61 alloy produced with non-dendrites are recommended as 22% (prior compressive deformation), 595 ℃ (heat treatment temperature) and 40 min(time). The as-cast AZ61 magnesium alloy isn't fit for semi-solid forming.展开更多
The effects of semi-solid isothermal process parameters on the microstructure evolution of Mg-Gd rare earth alloy produced by strain-induced melt activation(SIMA)were investigated.The formation mechanism of the partic...The effects of semi-solid isothermal process parameters on the microstructure evolution of Mg-Gd rare earth alloy produced by strain-induced melt activation(SIMA)were investigated.The formation mechanism of the particles in the process of the isothermal treatment was also discussed.The results show that the microstructure of the as-cast alloy consists ofα-Mg solid solution, Mg5RE and Mg24RE5(Gd,Y,Nd)phase.After being extruded with an extrusion ratio of 14:1 at 380℃,the microstructure of Mg-Gd alloy changes from developed dendrites to near-equiaxed grains.The liquid volume fraction of the semisolid slurry gradually increases with elevating isothermal temperature or prolonging isothermal time during the partial remelting.To obtain an ideal semisolid slurry,the optimal process parameters for the Mg-Gd alloy should be 630℃for isothermal temperature and 30 min for the corresponding time,respectively,where the volume fraction of the liquid phase is 52%.展开更多
文摘The microstructural properties and electrochemical performance of zinc(Zn)sacrificial anodes during strain-induced melt activation(SIMA)were investigated in this study.The samples were subjected to a compressive ratio of 20%-50% at various temperatures(425-435℃)and durations(5-30 min).Short-term electrochemical tests(anode tests)based on DNV-RP-B401 and potentiodynamic polarization tests were performed in 3.5wt%NaCl solution to evaluate the electrochemical efficiency and corrosion behavior of the samples,respectively.The electrochemical test results for the optimum sample confirmed that the corrosion current density declined by 90% and the anode efficiency slightly decreased relative to that of the raw sample.Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy,scanning electron microscopy,metallographic images,and microhardness profiles showed the accumulation of alloying elements on the boundary and the conversion of uniform corrosion into localized corrosion,hence the decrease of the Zn sacrificial anode’s efficiency after the SIMA process.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （No.50465003）.
文摘The effect of predeformation manner, predeformation ratio and isothermal heat-treat parameter on the non-dendrite structure of AZ61 magnesium alloy in SIMA process was studied. Under coequal heat-treat condition, the impact of the hot upsetting pre- deformation on semi-solid microstructure in SIMA process was compared with that of the cold compressive predeformation. The results indicate that non-dendrite microstructure in AZ61 magnesium alloy billets can be obtained by hot or cold upsetting predeformation in SIMA process, although their mechanisms of evolution are different. Increasing hot or cold upsetting predeformation ratio can enhance the effect and quality of the non-dendrite microstructure formed before storage energy up to saturation, but the proper isothermal temperature and holding time should be selected.
基金Project(GB09A202) supported by the Key Project of Science and Technology of Heilongjiang Province,China
文摘A semi-solid microstructure of ADC12 aluminum alloy containing spherical solid particles was studied.A new strain-induced melt activation(SIMA) process was proposed.In the treatment,chips were cut from ADC12 ingot by lathe machining and the plastic deformation was produced through cutting.The chips were put into a metal mold and compressed into a billet at 473 K.The microstructures of chip and billet were studied.The effect of the isothermal treatment on the semi-solid microstructure evolution of ADC12 aluminum alloy prepared by the new method was analyzed.A series of heating treatments were carried out from 823 to 838 K.The effects of heating temperature on microstructures were studied.The experimental results show the ADC12 aluminum alloy prepared by the new method can reap homogeneous and spherical grains at 828 K.The average grain size is about 82 μm.Also,the grain microstructure obtained by the present process is better than the traditional one.These results prove that the ADC12 aluminum alloy can be applied to semi-solid processing with the new SIMA method.
基金The authors are grateful for the financial supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.41807235,50674038).
文摘A new Mg−10%Al−1%Zn−1%Si alloy with non-dendritic microstructure was prepared by strain induced melt activation(SIMA)process.The effect of compression ratio on the evolution of semisolid microstructure of the experimental alloy was investigated.The results indicate that the average size ofα-Mg grains decreases and spheroidizing tendency becomes more obvious with the compression ratios increasing from 0 to 40%.In addition,the eutectic Mg2Si phase in the Mg−10%Al−1%Zn−1%Si alloy transforms completely from the initial fishbone shape to globular shape by SIMA process.With the increasing of compression ratio,the morphology and average size of Mg2Si phases do not change obviously.The morphology modification mechanism of Mg2Si phase in Mg−10%Al−1%Zn−1%Si alloy by SIMA process was also studied.
文摘AZ91D magnesium alloy chips were adopted to prepare semi-solid billets.The chips were subjected to a series ofisothermal treatments for various holding times at 783?843 K after being compressed into billet at 523 K.The semi-solid microstructure of AZ91D magnesium alloy containing spherical solid particles was studied.The effects of reheating temperature and holding time on microstructures were investigated.And the semi-solid forming mechanism was discussed.The result shows that semi-solid billets with highly spheroidal and homogeneous grains can be prepared from chips by strain induced melt activation(SIMA) method.Meanwhile,it is found that increasing the heating temperature can accelerate the spheroidizing process and reduce the solid volume fraction.With the increase of the holding time,the solid particles become more globular,the grains grow slowly and the solid volume fraction slightly changes.At the same time,owing to the decrease ofinterfacial energy,the intragranular liquid phases form by the diffusion of solute atoms,the grain boundaries melt and grains separate from each other during the isothermal treatment.The grains gradually spheroidize and begin to merge with a further increase of the holding time.It is considered that the semi-solid forming process includes three stages:the recrystallization and the growth of grain stage,the semi-solid microstructure forming stage controlled by the diffusion of solute,and the spheroidization of solid particle stage controlled by the liquid-solid interface tension.
基金Project(04044058) supported by the Excellent Youths Science and Technology Foundation of Anhui, China
文摘Based on SIMA, the Al-Si alloy semi-solid billets were successfully fabricated by means of strain inducement and isothermal treatment for AlSi9Mg poured in the range of near-liquidus. Through orthogonal test, the effects of combination action of near-liquidus casting, strain inducement and isothermal treatment on the morphology of primaryα-Al phase of AlSi9Mg close to eutectic point were investigated, and the optimal match relation between the processing parameters of solidification, deformation parameters of strain inducement, processing parameters of isothermal treatment and microstructure parameters of semi-solid alloy was established. The results indicate that compared with the single near-liquidus casting or SIMA, the microstructure of primaryα-Al phase in AlSi9Mg alloy prepared by compound fabrication process is more homogeneous, with more globular and finer particles, which has average grain size of 40-50 urn and shape factor of greater than 0.75. After holding at 605℃for 30-40 min under a certain cooling rate, increased deformation volume in SIMA benefits the refinement of the grain and the improvement of the morphology for primary phase.
文摘The effect of prior compressive deformation, isothermal temperature and holding time on the structure of AZ61 magnesium alloy fabricated by strain-induced melt activation(SIMA) processing was investigated. The specimens were subjected under deformation ratios of 0%, 22% and 40% and various heat treatment time and temperature regions. The results indicate that the ideal technological parameters of semi-solid AZ61 alloy produced with non-dendrites are recommended as 22% (prior compressive deformation), 595 ℃ (heat treatment temperature) and 40 min(time). The as-cast AZ61 magnesium alloy isn't fit for semi-solid forming.
基金Projects(2006BA104B04-1,2006BAE04B07-3)supported by the National Science and Technology supporting Program of ChinaProject(2007KZ05)supported by the Science and Technology Foundation of Changchun City,China+1 种基金Project supported by"985 Project"of Jilin University,ChinaProject supported by the Open Subject of State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization(2008)
文摘The effects of semi-solid isothermal process parameters on the microstructure evolution of Mg-Gd rare earth alloy produced by strain-induced melt activation(SIMA)were investigated.The formation mechanism of the particles in the process of the isothermal treatment was also discussed.The results show that the microstructure of the as-cast alloy consists ofα-Mg solid solution, Mg5RE and Mg24RE5(Gd,Y,Nd)phase.After being extruded with an extrusion ratio of 14:1 at 380℃,the microstructure of Mg-Gd alloy changes from developed dendrites to near-equiaxed grains.The liquid volume fraction of the semisolid slurry gradually increases with elevating isothermal temperature or prolonging isothermal time during the partial remelting.To obtain an ideal semisolid slurry,the optimal process parameters for the Mg-Gd alloy should be 630℃for isothermal temperature and 30 min for the corresponding time,respectively,where the volume fraction of the liquid phase is 52%.
