As a typical steel,the fatigue of marine high-strength steels has been emphasized by scholars.In this paper,the fatigue performance and crack growth mechanism of a high-strength steel for ships are investigated by exp...As a typical steel,the fatigue of marine high-strength steels has been emphasized by scholars.In this paper,the fatigue performance and crack growth mechanism of a high-strength steel for ships are investigated by experimental methods.First,the fatigue threshold test and fatigue crack growth rate test of this high-strength steel under different stress ratios were carried out.The influence of stress ratio on the fatigue properties of this steel was analyzed.Secondly,scanning electron microscope was used to analyze the crack growth specimen section of this steel.The crack growth and failure mechanism of this steel were revealed.Finally,based on the above research results,the stress ratio effect of high-strength steel was investigated from the perspectives of crack closure and driving force.Considering the fatigue behavior in the near-threshold stage and the destabilization stage,a fatigue crack growth behavior prediction model of highstrength steel was established.The accuracy of the model was verified by test data.Moreover,the applicability of the modified model to various materials and its excellent predictive ability were verified through comparison with literature data and existing models.展开更多
To advance the understanding of the corrosion behavior of stainless steel bellows in marine atmospheric environments and enhance the precision of service life predictions,this study employs finite element simulations ...To advance the understanding of the corrosion behavior of stainless steel bellows in marine atmospheric environments and enhance the precision of service life predictions,this study employs finite element simulations to investigate the pitting corrosion rates and pit morphologies of bellows peaks and troughs under varying electrolyte film thicknesses.The model incorporates localized electrochemical reactions,oxygen concentration,and homogeneous solution reactions.For improved computational accuracy,the fitted polarization curve data were directly applied as nonlinear boundary conditions on the electrode surface via interpolation functions.Simulation results reveal that the peak regions exhibit faster corrosion rates than the trough regions.With increasing electrolyte film thickness(from 10μm to 500μm),corrosion rates at both peaks and troughs decrease progressively,and after 120 hours of simulation,the maximum corrosion rate at the peaks declines from 0.720 mm/a to 0.130 mm/a,and at the troughs from 0.520 mm/a to 0.120 mm/a,with the disparity in corrosion rates diminishing over time.Furthermore,as corrosion progresses,pits propagate deeper into the substrate,exhibiting both vertical penetration and lateral expansion along the passive film interface,ultimately breaching the substrate.This research offers valuable insights into designing corrosion mitigation strategies for stainless steel bellows in marine environments.展开更多
[Background and purposes]Proton exchange membrane fuel cells(PEMFCs),which convert hydrogen energy directly into electrical energy and water,have received overwhelming attention,owing to their potential to significant...[Background and purposes]Proton exchange membrane fuel cells(PEMFCs),which convert hydrogen energy directly into electrical energy and water,have received overwhelming attention,owing to their potential to significantly reduce energy consumption,pollution emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.Bipolar plates are the major part and key component of PEMFCs stack,which provide mechanical strength,collect and conduct current segregate oxidants and reduce agents.They contribute 70-80%weight and 20-30%cost of a whole stack,while significantly affecting the power density.There are three types plates,including metal bipolar plate,graphite bipolar plate and composite bipolar plate.Stainless steel bipolar plates,as one of metal bipolar plate,exhibit promising manufacturability,competitive cost and durability among various metal materials.However,stainless steel would be corroded in the harsh acid(pH 2-5)and humid PEMFCs environment,whereas the leached ions will contaminate the membrane.In addition,the passivated film formed on the surface will increase the interfacial contact resistance(ICR).In order to improve the corrosion resistance and electrical conductivity of steel bipolar plates,surface coatings are essential.Metal nitride coatings,metal carbide coatings,polymer coatings and carbon-based coatings have been introduced in recent years.Carbon-based coatings,mainly including a-C(amorphous Carbon),Ta-C(Tetrahedral amorphous carbon)and DLC(diamond-like carbon),have attracted considerable attention from both academia and industry,owing to their superior performance,such as chemical inertness,mechanical hardness and electrical conductivity.However,Ta-C films as protective coating of PEMFCs have been rarely reported,due to the difficulty in production for industrial application.In this paper,multi-layer Ta-C composite films were produced by using customized industrial-scale vacuum equipment to address those issues.[Methods]Multiple layered Ta-C coatings were prepared by using PIS624 equipment,which assembled filtered cathodic arc evaporation,ion beam and magnetron sputtering into one equipment,while SS304 and silicon specimens were used as substrate for testing and analysis.Adhesion layer and intermediate layer were deposited by using magnetron sputtering at deposition temperature of 150℃and pressure of 3×10^(−1) Pa,while the sputtering current was set to be 5 A and bias power to be 300 V.The Ta-C layer was coated at arc current of 80-100 A,bias voltage of 1500 V and gas flow of 75 sccm.A scanning electron microscope(CIQTEK SEM3200)was used to characterize surface morphology,coating structure and cross-section profile of the coatings.Raman spectrometer(LabRam HR Evolution,HORIBA JOBIN YVON)was used to identify the bonding valence states.Electrochemical tests were performed by using an electrochemical work station(CHI760,Shanghai Chenhua Instrument Co.,Ltd.),with the traditional three electrode system,where saturated Ag/AgCl and platinum mesh were used as the reference electrode and counter electrode,respectively.All samples were mounted in plastic tube and sealed with epoxy resin,with an exposure area of 2.25 cm^(2),serving as the working electrode.Electrochemical measurements were carried out in simulated PEMFCs cathode environment in 0.5 mol·L^(−1) H_(2)SO_(4)+5 ppm F−solution,at operating temperature of 70℃.As the cathode environment was harsher than the anode environment,all the samples are stabilized at the open-circuit potential(OCP)for approximately 30 min before the EIS measurements.ICR between bipolar plates and GDL was a key parameter affecting performance of the PEMFCs stack.The test sample sandwiched between 2 pieces of carbon paper(simulate gas diffusion layer,GDL)was placed between 2 gold-plated copper electrodes at a compaction pressure of 1.4 MPa,which was considered to be the conventional compaction pressure in the PEMFCs.Under the same conditions,the resistance of a single carbon paper was measured as well.The ICR was calculated according to the formula ICR=1/2(R2−R1)×S,where S was the contact area between GDL and coated stainless steel BPPs.All data of ICR were measured three times for averaging.[Results]The coatings deposited by filtered cathodic arc technology were compact and smooth,which reduced coating porosity and favorable to corrosion resistance.The coating thickness of adhesion and intermediate layers were 180 nm,while the protective Ta-C coating thickness was about 300 nm,forming multiple coating to provide stronger protection for metal bipolar plates.Cr,Ti,Nb and Ta coatings were selected as adhesion layers for comparison.According to electrochemical test,Ta and Nb coatings have higher corrosion resistance.However,Ta and Nb materials would be costly when they are used for mass production.Relatively,Cr and Ti materials were cost effective.Hence,a comprehensive assessment was indispensable to decide the materials to be selected as adhesion layer.Ta-TiN and Ti-TiN combined adhesion and intermediate layer exhibited stronger corrosion resistance,with the corrosion current to be less than 10^(−6) A·cm^(−2).Ta-C protective coating deposited by using filtered cathodic arc technology indicated displayed higher corrosion resistance,with the average corrosion density to be about 1.26×10^(−7) A·cm^(−2).Ta-C coating also shown larger contact angle,with the highest hydrophobicity,which was one of the important advantages for Ta-C,in terms of corrosion resistance.According to Raman spectroscopy,the I(D)/I(G)=549.8/1126.7=0.487,with the estimated fraction of sp^(3) bonding to be in the range of 5154%.The intermediate layer TiN has higher conductivity than the CrN layer.Considering cost,corrosion performance and ICR result,the Ti-TiN layer combination is recommended for industrial scale application.[Conclusions]Multiple layer coating structure of Ta-C film had stronger corrosion resistance;with more than 50%sp^(3) content,while it also had larger water contact angle and higher corrosion resistance than DLC film.The filtered arcing deposition technology was able to make the film to be more consistent and stable than normal arcing technology in terms of the preparation of Ta-C.The coating displayed corrosion density of 1.26×10^(−7) A·cm^(−2) and ICR of less than 5 mΩ·cm^(2),far beyond technical target of 2025 DOE(US Department of Energy).This indicated that the mass-production scale coating technology for PEMFC bipolar plates is highly possible.展开更多
In this study,samples obtained from 1.3343 high-speed steel punches with TiN coatings were tested.The samples were subjected to heat treatment at different cryogenic temperatures(<196℃)and durations(12,24 and 36 h...In this study,samples obtained from 1.3343 high-speed steel punches with TiN coatings were tested.The samples were subjected to heat treatment at different cryogenic temperatures(<196℃)and durations(12,24 and 36 h),followed by tempering at two different temperatures(200,500℃).For performance testing,a ball-on-disk wear test setup was utilized and a total of 6 groups of samples were examined.The effects of cryo-treatment and tempering on microstructure were revealed through microstructural analysis with scanning electron microscopy(SEM),X-ray(XRD diffraction),and Rietveld analysis.Additionally,the hardness of the punches was measured with microhardness measurements.The optimal wear resistance was observed in the 36 h deep cryo-treated and 200℃tempered samples.The characterization study indicates that by cryogenic treatment a significant portion of the retained austenite transformed into martensite and secondary carbides formed,resulting in improved wear resistance and a slight increase in hardness.展开更多
The cemented-gangue-fly-ash backfill(CGFB)prepared from coal-based solid waste materials commonly exhibits high brittleness,leading to an increased susceptibility to cracking.Uniaxial compressive strength(UCS),acousti...The cemented-gangue-fly-ash backfill(CGFB)prepared from coal-based solid waste materials commonly exhibits high brittleness,leading to an increased susceptibility to cracking.Uniaxial compressive strength(UCS),acoustic emission(AE),and scanning electron microscopy tests were conducted on CGFB samples with recycled steel fiber(RSF)contents of 0,0.5%,1.0%and 1.5%to assess the mechanical properties and damage evolution law of the CGFB.The research findings indicate that:1)When RSF contents were 0.5%,1%,and 1.5%,respectively,compared to samples without RSF,the UCS decreased by 3.86%,6.76%,and 15.59%,while toughness increased by 69%,98%,and 123%;2)The addition of RSFs reduced the post-peak stress energy activity and increased the fluctuations in the b-value;3)As the RSF dosage increased from 0 to 1.5%,the per unit dissipated strain energy increased from 5.84 to 21.51,and the post-peak released energy increased from 15.07 to 33.76,indicating that the external energy required for the CGFB sample to fail increased;4)The hydration products,such as C-S-H gel,ettringite,and micro-particle materials,were embedded in the damaged areas of the RSFs,increasing the frictional force at the interface between the RSF and CGFB matrix.The shape variability of the RSFs caused interlocking between the RSFs and the matrix.Both mechanisms strengthened the bridging effect of the RSFs in the CGFB,thereby improving the damage resistance capability of CGFB.The excellent damage resistance occurred at an RSF content of 0.5%;thus,this content is recommended for engineering applications.展开更多
Selective laser melting(SLM)is a cost-effective 3 D metal additive manufacturing(AM)process.However,AM 316 L stainless steel(SS)has different surface and microstructure properties as compared to conventional ones.Bori...Selective laser melting(SLM)is a cost-effective 3 D metal additive manufacturing(AM)process.However,AM 316 L stainless steel(SS)has different surface and microstructure properties as compared to conventional ones.Boriding process is one of the ways to modify and increase the surface properties.The aim of this study is to predict and understand the growth kinetic of iron boride layers on AM 316 L SS.In this study,the growth kinetic mechanism was evaluated for AM 316 L SS.Pack boriding was applied at 850,900 and 950℃,each for 2,4 and 6 h.The thickness of the boride layers ranged from(1.8±0.3)μm to(27.7±2.2)μm.A diffusion model based on error function solutions in Fick’s second law was proposed to quantitatively predict and elucidate the growth rate of FeB and Fe_(2)B phase layers.The activation energy(Q)values for boron diffusion in FeB layer,Fe_(2)B layer,and dual FeB+Fe_(2)B layer were found to be 256.56,161.61 and 209.014 kJ/mol,respectively,which were higher than the conventional 316 L SS.The findings might provide and open new directions and approaches for applications of additively manufactured steels.展开更多
This research addresses the growing demand for high-performance protective materials against high-velocity projectile impacts.The performance of multi-layered steel fiber-reinforced mortar(SFRM)panels with varying thi...This research addresses the growing demand for high-performance protective materials against high-velocity projectile impacts.The performance of multi-layered steel fiber-reinforced mortar(SFRM)panels with varying thicknesses and air gaps,was experimentally investigated under single and repeated impacts of 7.62×51 mm bullets fired from a distance of 50 m.The impact events were recorded using a high-speed camera at 40000 fps.Panel performance was assessed in terms of failure modes,kinetic energy absorption,spalling diameter,and percentage of back-face damage area,and weight loss.Results showed that panel configuration significantly influenced performance.Panel P10,with 70 mm SFRM thickness and 20 mm air gaps,provided the highest resistance,dissipating 5223 J of kinetic energy and preventing back-face damage.In contrast,P7,which absorbed 4476 J,presented a back damage area percentage of 8.93%after three impacts.Weight loss analysis further confirmed durability improvements,with P10 showing only 1.53%cumulative loss compared to 3.26%in P7.The inclusion of wider air gaps enhanced energy dissipation and reduced damage.Comparison between single and repeated impacts demonstrated the sustained resistance of high-performance panels,with P10 maintaining minimal degradation across three consecutive impacts.These findings highlight the potential of multi-layer SFRM panels to enhance ballistic resistance,making them suitable for military,security,and civilian protective applications requiring long-term durability.展开更多
As a typical solid waste from the iron and steel,the mechanical properties of steel slag are regarded as the core basis for realizing its resource recycling.To explore the influence of shape and external loading speed...As a typical solid waste from the iron and steel,the mechanical properties of steel slag are regarded as the core basis for realizing its resource recycling.To explore the influence of shape and external loading speed on the crushing characteristics of steel slag,single particle crushing tests were carried out.The research focuses on the correlation between parameters such as the load−displacement relationship of single particles,crushing mode,crushing energy,and Weibull modulus,as well as external loading rate and quantified morphological parameters.The results show that the single particle crushing modes of steel slag mainly consist of three modes:through-splitting,complete fragmentation and local cutting;Compared with natural aggregates or recycled materials,steel slag particles are found to potentially exhibit higher compressive strength and the increase in loading rate further accelerates the occurrence of particle crushing behavior;Significant impacts on the crushing mode and characteristic stress of steel slag particles are exerted by their shape differences,and the energy release mode is jointly regulated by shape and loading rate.This research provides theoretical guidance and technical support for the diversified utilization of steel slag single particles,a new type of solid waste resource.展开更多
Process of dynamic recrystallization(DRX)plays a crucial role in altering the microstructure and enhancing the mechanical characteristics of CrNiMoVW steel.However,its initiation mechanism,deformation conditions,and p...Process of dynamic recrystallization(DRX)plays a crucial role in altering the microstructure and enhancing the mechanical characteristics of CrNiMoVW steel.However,its initiation mechanism,deformation conditions,and predictive models remain insufficiently understood,requiring further research to optimize the processing technology.In the present study,hot compression experiments were carried out on 30CrNiMoVW steel under deformation conditions with temperatures ranging from 950 to 1,250℃and strain rates from 0.001 to 1 s~(-1),during which true stress-strain curves were obtained.Based on friction and temperature corrections applied to these curves,a constitutive equation for 30CrNiMoVW steel was established,and its accuracy was verified through fitting analysis.Simultaneously,the study identified limitations in the initial volume fraction model,prompting the development of a modified recrystallization volume fraction model that was validated via correlation analysis between experimental data and model predictions.Furthermore,building upon the modified recrystallization volume fraction model,a novel recrystallization rate model was developed,and three characteristic strain points were determined.These points segmented the rate curve into three stages:a slow initiation stage(0,ε1),a rapid growth stage(1,ε3),and a slow equilibrium stage(e3,0.9).Notably,the value ofε3 was considered the most economical,ensuring the formation of fine and uniform grains during production while optimizing the process,reducing energy consumption and costs,and enhancing overall material performance.Finally,based on the physical constitutive relationships and kinetic models,a multiscale simulation approach combining the finite element method(FEM)and cellular automata(CA)was employed to predict the microstructural evolution of 30CrNiMoVW steel.The simulation results demonstrate that the FEM&CA approach can accurately reproduce the dynamic recrystallization behavior and microstructural evolution observed experimentally.This work provides critical guidance for the development of forging processes for 30CrNiMoVW steel.展开更多
Negative Poisson ratio(NPR)steel is a new material with high strength and toughness.This study conducted tensile tests at elevated temperatures to investigate the mechanical properties of NPR steel at high temperature...Negative Poisson ratio(NPR)steel is a new material with high strength and toughness.This study conducted tensile tests at elevated temperatures to investigate the mechanical properties of NPR steel at high temperatures.The stress−strain curve,ultimate strength,yield strength,modulus of elasticity,elongation after fracture,and percentage reduction of area of NPR steel bars were measured at 9 different temperatures ranging from 20 to 800℃.The experimental results indicate that high-temperature environments significantly affect the mechanical properties of NPR steel.However,compared to other types of steel,NPR steel exhibits better resistance to deformation.When the test temperature is below 700℃,NPR steel exhibits a ductile fracture characteristic,while at 800℃,it exhibits a brittle fracture characteristic.Finally,based on the experimental findings,a constitutive model suitable for NPR steel at high temperatures is proposed.展开更多
Electroshocking treatment(EST),an efficient and rapid material treatment method,promotes microstructure evolution and improves mechanical properties.This study incorporates EST into the conventional cold rolling-quenc...Electroshocking treatment(EST),an efficient and rapid material treatment method,promotes microstructure evolution and improves mechanical properties.This study incorporates EST into the conventional cold rolling-quenching tempering process of M50 steel and investigates the influence and mechanism of applying EST at different stages of the process on the microstructure and mechanical properties.Scanning electron microscope(SEM),transmission electron microscope(TEM),and X-ray diffraction(XRD)were used to characterize the effect of EST on microstructure.The results show that EST can refine the grains of M50(average reduction of 10.1%in grain size),homogenize the grain size distribution,reduce the dislocation density(20.9%in average),promote the dissolution of carbides in the matrix and distribute them more uniformly along the grain boundaries,resulting in the improvement of mechanical properties.The mechanical properties of the specimen with the process flow of rolling-quenching-tempering-electroshocking showed excellent performance,with an increase in hardness of 1.4%,tensile strength of 17.7%,and elongation at break of 24.3%as compared to the specimen without EST.The tensile properties of the specimen with the process flow of rolling electroshocking-quenching-tempering showed the best performance,with an increase in tensile strength of 30.0%and elongation at break of 30.7%as compared to the specimen without EST.展开更多
In this work,ultrasonic energy field assistance combined with tempering treatment is proposed to improve the microstructure and mechanical properties of A517Q alloy steel fabricated by laser directed energy deposition...In this work,ultrasonic energy field assistance combined with tempering treatment is proposed to improve the microstructure and mechanical properties of A517Q alloy steel fabricated by laser directed energy deposition(LDED).The effects of ultrasonic vibration(UV)and tempering treatment on microstructure evolution,microhardness distribution and mechanical properties of deposition layer were studied in detail.The microstructure of UV assisted LDED sample after tempering is mainly composed of tempered sorbite(TS).Due to the improvement of microstructure inhomogeneity and grains refinement,UV assisted LDED sample with tempering treatment obtains excellent mechanical properties.The ultimate tensile strength(UTS),yield strength(YS)and elongation after breaking(EL)reach 765 MPa,657 MPa and 19.5%,the increase ratios of UTS and YS are 14.5%and 33.8%while maintaining plasticity compared to original LDED sample,respectively.It is obvious that ultrasonic vibration combined with tempering is a potential and effective method to obtain uniform microstructure and excellent mechanical properties in metal laser directed energy deposition field.展开更多
The stability of the“surrounding rock-backfill”com posite system is crucial for the safety of mining stopes.This study systematically investigates the effects of steel slag(SS)content and interface angle on the stre...The stability of the“surrounding rock-backfill”com posite system is crucial for the safety of mining stopes.This study systematically investigates the effects of steel slag(SS)content and interface angle on the strength and failure characteristics of rock and SS-cemented paste backfill composite specimens(RBCS)through uniaxial compression strength tests(UCS),acoustic emission systems(AE),and 3 D digital image correlation monitoring technology(3 D-DIC).The intrinsic mechanism by which SS content influences the strength of SS-CPB was revealed through an analysis of its hydration reaction degree and microstructural characteristics under varying SS content.Moreover,a theoretical strength model incorporating different interface angles was developed to explore the impact of interface inclination on failure modes and mechanical strength.The main conclusions are as follows:The incorporation of SS enhances the plastic characteristics of RBCS and reduces its brittleness,with the increase of SS content,the stress-strain curve of RBCS in the“staircase-like”stag e becomes smoother;When the interface angle is 45°,the RBCS stress-strain curve exhibits a bimodal feature,and the failure mode changes from Y-shaped fractures to interface and axial splitting;The addition of SS results in a reduction of hydration products such as Ca(OH)_(2) in the backfill cementing system and an increase in harmful pores,which weakens the bonding performance and strength of RBCS,and the SS content should not exceed 45%;As the interface angle increases,the strength of RBCS decreases,and the critical interface slip angle decreases first and then increases with the increase in the E S/E R ratio.This study provides technical references for the large-scale application of SS in mine backfill.展开更多
In this work,tensile mechanical behavior of 316L steels fabricated by three different processing methods(casting,powder extrusion printing(PEP)and laser powder bed fusion(LPBF))was studied in the presence of liquid le...In this work,tensile mechanical behavior of 316L steels fabricated by three different processing methods(casting,powder extrusion printing(PEP)and laser powder bed fusion(LPBF))was studied in the presence of liquid lead-bismuth eutectic(LBE)and air at 350℃.The results show that all three steels tested in LBE are not subjected to evident degradation of tensile elongation to failure and strength compared to those tested in air,suggesting that LME does not occur regardless of the processing methods.The LPBF 316L steel exhibits the highest yield strength(420-435 MPa),followed by casting 316 L(~242 MPa)and PEP 316L(146-165 MPa).Ultimate tensile strength of three steels is comparable and ranges from 427 to 485 MPa.The PEP and casting 316L steels have similar total elongation to failure(i.e.,40.0%-43.8%),whereas this property decreases markedly to 18.6%-19.5% for the LPBF 316 L steel.The superior strength and relatively low ductility of the LPBF 316L steel can be attributed to nanosized dislocations trapped at cell structures which can produce a remarkable strengthening effect to the steel matrix.By contrast,due to massive residual micropores,the PEP 316L steel has the lowest strength.展开更多
The ductile-to-brittle transition temperature(DBTT)of high strength steels can be optimized by tailoring microstructure and crystallographic orientation characteristics,where the start cooling temperature plays a key ...The ductile-to-brittle transition temperature(DBTT)of high strength steels can be optimized by tailoring microstructure and crystallographic orientation characteristics,where the start cooling temperature plays a key role.In this work,X70 steels with different start cooling temperatures were prepared through thermo-mechanical control process.The quasi-polygonal ferrite(QF),granular bainite(GB),bainitic ferrite(BF)and martensite-austenite constituents were formed at the start cooling temperatures of 780℃(C1),740℃(C2)and 700℃(C3).As start cooling temperature decreased,the amount of GB decreased,the microstructure of QF and BF increased.Microstructure characteristics of the three samples,such as high-angle grain boundaries(HAGBs),MA constituents and crystallographic orientation,also varied with the start cooling temperatures.C2 sample had the lowest DBTT value(−86℃)for its highest fraction of HAGBs,highest content of<110>oriented grains and lowest content of<001>oriented grains parallel to TD.The high density of{332}<113>and low density of rotated cube{001}<110>textures also contributed to the best impact toughness of C2 sample.In addition,a modified model was used in this paper to quantitatively predict the approximate DBTT value of steels.展开更多
This study examines the effects of friction stir welding(FSW)and post-weld heat treatment(PWHT)on the grain boundary character distribution and corrosion resistance of cross sectional(top and bottom)regions of nickel-...This study examines the effects of friction stir welding(FSW)and post-weld heat treatment(PWHT)on the grain boundary character distribution and corrosion resistance of cross sectional(top and bottom)regions of nickel-and molybdenum-free high-nitrogen austenitic stainless steel(HNASS).FSW at 400 rpm and 30 mm/min resulted in finer grains(4.18μm)and higher coincident site lattice(CSL)boundaries(32.3%)at the top of the stir zone(SZ)due to dynamic recrystallization(DRX).PWHT at 900℃for 1 h led to grain coarsening(12.91μm the bottom SZ)but enhanced CSL boundaries from 24.6%to 30.2%,improving grain boundary stability.PWHT reduced the kernel average misorientation(KAM)by 14.9%in the SZ-top layer and 20.4%in the SZ-bottom layer,accompanied by a 25%decrease in hardness in the SZ-top layer and 26.7%in the SZ-bottom layer,indicating strain recovery and reduced dislocation density.Potentiodynamic polarization tests(PDP)showed a 18%increase in pitting potential and a 76%reduction in corrosion rate after PWHT.The improvement in corrosion resistance is attributed to the increase inΣ3 twin boundaries,which enhance grain boundary stability and reduce susceptibility to localized corrosion.These findings highlight the role of PWHT in refining the microstructure and strengthening corrosion resistance,making HNASS a promising material for demanding applications.展开更多
An experimental study on the compressive behavior of steel fiber reinforced concrete-filled steel tube columns is presented. Specimens were tested to investigate the effects of the concrete strength, the thickness of ...An experimental study on the compressive behavior of steel fiber reinforced concrete-filled steel tube columns is presented. Specimens were tested to investigate the effects of the concrete strength, the thickness of steel tube and the steel fiber volume fraction on the ultimate strength and the ductility. The experimental results indicate that the addition of steel fibers in concrete can significantly improve the ductility and the energy dissipation capacity of the concrete-filled steel tube columns and delay the local buckling of the steel tube, but has no obvious effect on the failure mode. It has also been found that the addition of steel fibers is a more effective method than using thicker steel tube in enhancing the ductility, and more advantageous in the case of higher strength concrete. An analytical model to estimate the load capacity is proposed for steel tube columns filled with both plain concrete and steel fiber reinforced concrete. The predicted results are in good agreement with the experimental ones obtained in this work and literatures.展开更多
文摘As a typical steel,the fatigue of marine high-strength steels has been emphasized by scholars.In this paper,the fatigue performance and crack growth mechanism of a high-strength steel for ships are investigated by experimental methods.First,the fatigue threshold test and fatigue crack growth rate test of this high-strength steel under different stress ratios were carried out.The influence of stress ratio on the fatigue properties of this steel was analyzed.Secondly,scanning electron microscope was used to analyze the crack growth specimen section of this steel.The crack growth and failure mechanism of this steel were revealed.Finally,based on the above research results,the stress ratio effect of high-strength steel was investigated from the perspectives of crack closure and driving force.Considering the fatigue behavior in the near-threshold stage and the destabilization stage,a fatigue crack growth behavior prediction model of highstrength steel was established.The accuracy of the model was verified by test data.Moreover,the applicability of the modified model to various materials and its excellent predictive ability were verified through comparison with literature data and existing models.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52074130)Engineering Research Center of Resource Utilization of Carbon-containing Waste with Carbon Neutrality,Ministry of Education,200237 Shanghai,PR China.
文摘To advance the understanding of the corrosion behavior of stainless steel bellows in marine atmospheric environments and enhance the precision of service life predictions,this study employs finite element simulations to investigate the pitting corrosion rates and pit morphologies of bellows peaks and troughs under varying electrolyte film thicknesses.The model incorporates localized electrochemical reactions,oxygen concentration,and homogeneous solution reactions.For improved computational accuracy,the fitted polarization curve data were directly applied as nonlinear boundary conditions on the electrode surface via interpolation functions.Simulation results reveal that the peak regions exhibit faster corrosion rates than the trough regions.With increasing electrolyte film thickness(from 10μm to 500μm),corrosion rates at both peaks and troughs decrease progressively,and after 120 hours of simulation,the maximum corrosion rate at the peaks declines from 0.720 mm/a to 0.130 mm/a,and at the troughs from 0.520 mm/a to 0.120 mm/a,with the disparity in corrosion rates diminishing over time.Furthermore,as corrosion progresses,pits propagate deeper into the substrate,exhibiting both vertical penetration and lateral expansion along the passive film interface,ultimately breaching the substrate.This research offers valuable insights into designing corrosion mitigation strategies for stainless steel bellows in marine environments.
基金Major Science and technology projects of Anhui Province (202103a05020003)。
文摘[Background and purposes]Proton exchange membrane fuel cells(PEMFCs),which convert hydrogen energy directly into electrical energy and water,have received overwhelming attention,owing to their potential to significantly reduce energy consumption,pollution emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.Bipolar plates are the major part and key component of PEMFCs stack,which provide mechanical strength,collect and conduct current segregate oxidants and reduce agents.They contribute 70-80%weight and 20-30%cost of a whole stack,while significantly affecting the power density.There are three types plates,including metal bipolar plate,graphite bipolar plate and composite bipolar plate.Stainless steel bipolar plates,as one of metal bipolar plate,exhibit promising manufacturability,competitive cost and durability among various metal materials.However,stainless steel would be corroded in the harsh acid(pH 2-5)and humid PEMFCs environment,whereas the leached ions will contaminate the membrane.In addition,the passivated film formed on the surface will increase the interfacial contact resistance(ICR).In order to improve the corrosion resistance and electrical conductivity of steel bipolar plates,surface coatings are essential.Metal nitride coatings,metal carbide coatings,polymer coatings and carbon-based coatings have been introduced in recent years.Carbon-based coatings,mainly including a-C(amorphous Carbon),Ta-C(Tetrahedral amorphous carbon)and DLC(diamond-like carbon),have attracted considerable attention from both academia and industry,owing to their superior performance,such as chemical inertness,mechanical hardness and electrical conductivity.However,Ta-C films as protective coating of PEMFCs have been rarely reported,due to the difficulty in production for industrial application.In this paper,multi-layer Ta-C composite films were produced by using customized industrial-scale vacuum equipment to address those issues.[Methods]Multiple layered Ta-C coatings were prepared by using PIS624 equipment,which assembled filtered cathodic arc evaporation,ion beam and magnetron sputtering into one equipment,while SS304 and silicon specimens were used as substrate for testing and analysis.Adhesion layer and intermediate layer were deposited by using magnetron sputtering at deposition temperature of 150℃and pressure of 3×10^(−1) Pa,while the sputtering current was set to be 5 A and bias power to be 300 V.The Ta-C layer was coated at arc current of 80-100 A,bias voltage of 1500 V and gas flow of 75 sccm.A scanning electron microscope(CIQTEK SEM3200)was used to characterize surface morphology,coating structure and cross-section profile of the coatings.Raman spectrometer(LabRam HR Evolution,HORIBA JOBIN YVON)was used to identify the bonding valence states.Electrochemical tests were performed by using an electrochemical work station(CHI760,Shanghai Chenhua Instrument Co.,Ltd.),with the traditional three electrode system,where saturated Ag/AgCl and platinum mesh were used as the reference electrode and counter electrode,respectively.All samples were mounted in plastic tube and sealed with epoxy resin,with an exposure area of 2.25 cm^(2),serving as the working electrode.Electrochemical measurements were carried out in simulated PEMFCs cathode environment in 0.5 mol·L^(−1) H_(2)SO_(4)+5 ppm F−solution,at operating temperature of 70℃.As the cathode environment was harsher than the anode environment,all the samples are stabilized at the open-circuit potential(OCP)for approximately 30 min before the EIS measurements.ICR between bipolar plates and GDL was a key parameter affecting performance of the PEMFCs stack.The test sample sandwiched between 2 pieces of carbon paper(simulate gas diffusion layer,GDL)was placed between 2 gold-plated copper electrodes at a compaction pressure of 1.4 MPa,which was considered to be the conventional compaction pressure in the PEMFCs.Under the same conditions,the resistance of a single carbon paper was measured as well.The ICR was calculated according to the formula ICR=1/2(R2−R1)×S,where S was the contact area between GDL and coated stainless steel BPPs.All data of ICR were measured three times for averaging.[Results]The coatings deposited by filtered cathodic arc technology were compact and smooth,which reduced coating porosity and favorable to corrosion resistance.The coating thickness of adhesion and intermediate layers were 180 nm,while the protective Ta-C coating thickness was about 300 nm,forming multiple coating to provide stronger protection for metal bipolar plates.Cr,Ti,Nb and Ta coatings were selected as adhesion layers for comparison.According to electrochemical test,Ta and Nb coatings have higher corrosion resistance.However,Ta and Nb materials would be costly when they are used for mass production.Relatively,Cr and Ti materials were cost effective.Hence,a comprehensive assessment was indispensable to decide the materials to be selected as adhesion layer.Ta-TiN and Ti-TiN combined adhesion and intermediate layer exhibited stronger corrosion resistance,with the corrosion current to be less than 10^(−6) A·cm^(−2).Ta-C protective coating deposited by using filtered cathodic arc technology indicated displayed higher corrosion resistance,with the average corrosion density to be about 1.26×10^(−7) A·cm^(−2).Ta-C coating also shown larger contact angle,with the highest hydrophobicity,which was one of the important advantages for Ta-C,in terms of corrosion resistance.According to Raman spectroscopy,the I(D)/I(G)=549.8/1126.7=0.487,with the estimated fraction of sp^(3) bonding to be in the range of 5154%.The intermediate layer TiN has higher conductivity than the CrN layer.Considering cost,corrosion performance and ICR result,the Ti-TiN layer combination is recommended for industrial scale application.[Conclusions]Multiple layer coating structure of Ta-C film had stronger corrosion resistance;with more than 50%sp^(3) content,while it also had larger water contact angle and higher corrosion resistance than DLC film.The filtered arcing deposition technology was able to make the film to be more consistent and stable than normal arcing technology in terms of the preparation of Ta-C.The coating displayed corrosion density of 1.26×10^(−7) A·cm^(−2) and ICR of less than 5 mΩ·cm^(2),far beyond technical target of 2025 DOE(US Department of Energy).This indicated that the mass-production scale coating technology for PEMFC bipolar plates is highly possible.
基金Project supported by the Haier GroupProject supported by the Eskisehir Osmangazi University,Türkiye。
文摘In this study,samples obtained from 1.3343 high-speed steel punches with TiN coatings were tested.The samples were subjected to heat treatment at different cryogenic temperatures(<196℃)and durations(12,24 and 36 h),followed by tempering at two different temperatures(200,500℃).For performance testing,a ball-on-disk wear test setup was utilized and a total of 6 groups of samples were examined.The effects of cryo-treatment and tempering on microstructure were revealed through microstructural analysis with scanning electron microscopy(SEM),X-ray(XRD diffraction),and Rietveld analysis.Additionally,the hardness of the punches was measured with microhardness measurements.The optimal wear resistance was observed in the 36 h deep cryo-treated and 200℃tempered samples.The characterization study indicates that by cryogenic treatment a significant portion of the retained austenite transformed into martensite and secondary carbides formed,resulting in improved wear resistance and a slight increase in hardness.
基金Projects(52274143,51874284)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China。
文摘The cemented-gangue-fly-ash backfill(CGFB)prepared from coal-based solid waste materials commonly exhibits high brittleness,leading to an increased susceptibility to cracking.Uniaxial compressive strength(UCS),acoustic emission(AE),and scanning electron microscopy tests were conducted on CGFB samples with recycled steel fiber(RSF)contents of 0,0.5%,1.0%and 1.5%to assess the mechanical properties and damage evolution law of the CGFB.The research findings indicate that:1)When RSF contents were 0.5%,1%,and 1.5%,respectively,compared to samples without RSF,the UCS decreased by 3.86%,6.76%,and 15.59%,while toughness increased by 69%,98%,and 123%;2)The addition of RSFs reduced the post-peak stress energy activity and increased the fluctuations in the b-value;3)As the RSF dosage increased from 0 to 1.5%,the per unit dissipated strain energy increased from 5.84 to 21.51,and the post-peak released energy increased from 15.07 to 33.76,indicating that the external energy required for the CGFB sample to fail increased;4)The hydration products,such as C-S-H gel,ettringite,and micro-particle materials,were embedded in the damaged areas of the RSFs,increasing the frictional force at the interface between the RSF and CGFB matrix.The shape variability of the RSFs caused interlocking between the RSFs and the matrix.Both mechanisms strengthened the bridging effect of the RSFs in the CGFB,thereby improving the damage resistance capability of CGFB.The excellent damage resistance occurred at an RSF content of 0.5%;thus,this content is recommended for engineering applications.
文摘Selective laser melting(SLM)is a cost-effective 3 D metal additive manufacturing(AM)process.However,AM 316 L stainless steel(SS)has different surface and microstructure properties as compared to conventional ones.Boriding process is one of the ways to modify and increase the surface properties.The aim of this study is to predict and understand the growth kinetic of iron boride layers on AM 316 L SS.In this study,the growth kinetic mechanism was evaluated for AM 316 L SS.Pack boriding was applied at 850,900 and 950℃,each for 2,4 and 6 h.The thickness of the boride layers ranged from(1.8±0.3)μm to(27.7±2.2)μm.A diffusion model based on error function solutions in Fick’s second law was proposed to quantitatively predict and elucidate the growth rate of FeB and Fe_(2)B phase layers.The activation energy(Q)values for boron diffusion in FeB layer,Fe_(2)B layer,and dual FeB+Fe_(2)B layer were found to be 256.56,161.61 and 209.014 kJ/mol,respectively,which were higher than the conventional 316 L SS.The findings might provide and open new directions and approaches for applications of additively manufactured steels.
基金funded by Thailand Research Fund under Research and Researchers for Industries (contract no. MSD62I0063)
文摘This research addresses the growing demand for high-performance protective materials against high-velocity projectile impacts.The performance of multi-layered steel fiber-reinforced mortar(SFRM)panels with varying thicknesses and air gaps,was experimentally investigated under single and repeated impacts of 7.62×51 mm bullets fired from a distance of 50 m.The impact events were recorded using a high-speed camera at 40000 fps.Panel performance was assessed in terms of failure modes,kinetic energy absorption,spalling diameter,and percentage of back-face damage area,and weight loss.Results showed that panel configuration significantly influenced performance.Panel P10,with 70 mm SFRM thickness and 20 mm air gaps,provided the highest resistance,dissipating 5223 J of kinetic energy and preventing back-face damage.In contrast,P7,which absorbed 4476 J,presented a back damage area percentage of 8.93%after three impacts.Weight loss analysis further confirmed durability improvements,with P10 showing only 1.53%cumulative loss compared to 3.26%in P7.The inclusion of wider air gaps enhanced energy dissipation and reduced damage.Comparison between single and repeated impacts demonstrated the sustained resistance of high-performance panels,with P10 maintaining minimal degradation across three consecutive impacts.These findings highlight the potential of multi-layer SFRM panels to enhance ballistic resistance,making them suitable for military,security,and civilian protective applications requiring long-term durability.
基金Project(52025085)supported by the National Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars of ChinaProjects(52208421,52408394)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China+2 种基金Project(2023JJ40050)supported by the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation,ChinaProject(2024JJ1001)supported by the Science Fund for Creative Research Groups of Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation,ChinaProject(kfj210201)supported by the Open Fund of the Key Laboratory of Highway Engineering of Ministry of Education(Changsha University of Science&Technology),China。
文摘As a typical solid waste from the iron and steel,the mechanical properties of steel slag are regarded as the core basis for realizing its resource recycling.To explore the influence of shape and external loading speed on the crushing characteristics of steel slag,single particle crushing tests were carried out.The research focuses on the correlation between parameters such as the load−displacement relationship of single particles,crushing mode,crushing energy,and Weibull modulus,as well as external loading rate and quantified morphological parameters.The results show that the single particle crushing modes of steel slag mainly consist of three modes:through-splitting,complete fragmentation and local cutting;Compared with natural aggregates or recycled materials,steel slag particles are found to potentially exhibit higher compressive strength and the increase in loading rate further accelerates the occurrence of particle crushing behavior;Significant impacts on the crushing mode and characteristic stress of steel slag particles are exerted by their shape differences,and the energy release mode is jointly regulated by shape and loading rate.This research provides theoretical guidance and technical support for the diversified utilization of steel slag single particles,a new type of solid waste resource.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52071012)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52101119)+5 种基金the Open Foundation of State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials(2022-Z01)the Open Research Fund of National Key Laboratory of Advanced Casting Technologies(CAT2023-004)the Key Research and Development Program of Shandong Province(2022JMRH0209)Hebei Province Innovation Capability Enhancement Plan Project(No.244A7607D)the Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation(No.2214072)Young Elite Scientist Sponsorship Program by CAST(No.2021QNRC001)。
文摘Process of dynamic recrystallization(DRX)plays a crucial role in altering the microstructure and enhancing the mechanical characteristics of CrNiMoVW steel.However,its initiation mechanism,deformation conditions,and predictive models remain insufficiently understood,requiring further research to optimize the processing technology.In the present study,hot compression experiments were carried out on 30CrNiMoVW steel under deformation conditions with temperatures ranging from 950 to 1,250℃and strain rates from 0.001 to 1 s~(-1),during which true stress-strain curves were obtained.Based on friction and temperature corrections applied to these curves,a constitutive equation for 30CrNiMoVW steel was established,and its accuracy was verified through fitting analysis.Simultaneously,the study identified limitations in the initial volume fraction model,prompting the development of a modified recrystallization volume fraction model that was validated via correlation analysis between experimental data and model predictions.Furthermore,building upon the modified recrystallization volume fraction model,a novel recrystallization rate model was developed,and three characteristic strain points were determined.These points segmented the rate curve into three stages:a slow initiation stage(0,ε1),a rapid growth stage(1,ε3),and a slow equilibrium stage(e3,0.9).Notably,the value ofε3 was considered the most economical,ensuring the formation of fine and uniform grains during production while optimizing the process,reducing energy consumption and costs,and enhancing overall material performance.Finally,based on the physical constitutive relationships and kinetic models,a multiscale simulation approach combining the finite element method(FEM)and cellular automata(CA)was employed to predict the microstructural evolution of 30CrNiMoVW steel.The simulation results demonstrate that the FEM&CA approach can accurately reproduce the dynamic recrystallization behavior and microstructural evolution observed experimentally.This work provides critical guidance for the development of forging processes for 30CrNiMoVW steel.
基金Projects(41702320,52104125)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(ZR2021MD005)+2 种基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province,ChinaProject(TMduracon2022002)supported by the Engineering Research Center of Marine Environmental Concrete Technology,Ministry of Education,China。
文摘Negative Poisson ratio(NPR)steel is a new material with high strength and toughness.This study conducted tensile tests at elevated temperatures to investigate the mechanical properties of NPR steel at high temperatures.The stress−strain curve,ultimate strength,yield strength,modulus of elasticity,elongation after fracture,and percentage reduction of area of NPR steel bars were measured at 9 different temperatures ranging from 20 to 800℃.The experimental results indicate that high-temperature environments significantly affect the mechanical properties of NPR steel.However,compared to other types of steel,NPR steel exhibits better resistance to deformation.When the test temperature is below 700℃,NPR steel exhibits a ductile fracture characteristic,while at 800℃,it exhibits a brittle fracture characteristic.Finally,based on the experimental findings,a constitutive model suitable for NPR steel at high temperatures is proposed.
基金Project(G202403)supported by the Open Foundation of The State Key Laboratory of Refractories and Metallurgy,ChinaProject(2022CFB378)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province,China+2 种基金Project(B 17034)supported by 111 Project,ChinaProject(IRT_17R83)supported by the Innovative Research Team Development Program of Ministry of Education of ChinaProject(P2024-026)supported by the Open Foundation of The State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die&Mould Technology,China。
文摘Electroshocking treatment(EST),an efficient and rapid material treatment method,promotes microstructure evolution and improves mechanical properties.This study incorporates EST into the conventional cold rolling-quenching tempering process of M50 steel and investigates the influence and mechanism of applying EST at different stages of the process on the microstructure and mechanical properties.Scanning electron microscope(SEM),transmission electron microscope(TEM),and X-ray diffraction(XRD)were used to characterize the effect of EST on microstructure.The results show that EST can refine the grains of M50(average reduction of 10.1%in grain size),homogenize the grain size distribution,reduce the dislocation density(20.9%in average),promote the dissolution of carbides in the matrix and distribute them more uniformly along the grain boundaries,resulting in the improvement of mechanical properties.The mechanical properties of the specimen with the process flow of rolling-quenching-tempering-electroshocking showed excellent performance,with an increase in hardness of 1.4%,tensile strength of 17.7%,and elongation at break of 24.3%as compared to the specimen without EST.The tensile properties of the specimen with the process flow of rolling electroshocking-quenching-tempering showed the best performance,with an increase in tensile strength of 30.0%and elongation at break of 30.7%as compared to the specimen without EST.
基金Project(2021YFC2801904) supported by the National Key R&D Program of ChinaProject(KY10100230067) supported by the Basic Product Innovation Research Project,China+3 种基金Projects(52271130,52305344) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(ZR2022QE073) supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province,ChinaProject(AMGM2021F01) supported by the Science Fund of Shandong Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Green Manufacturing at Yantai,ChinaProject(KY90200210015) supported by Leading Scientific Research Project of CNNC,China。
文摘In this work,ultrasonic energy field assistance combined with tempering treatment is proposed to improve the microstructure and mechanical properties of A517Q alloy steel fabricated by laser directed energy deposition(LDED).The effects of ultrasonic vibration(UV)and tempering treatment on microstructure evolution,microhardness distribution and mechanical properties of deposition layer were studied in detail.The microstructure of UV assisted LDED sample after tempering is mainly composed of tempered sorbite(TS).Due to the improvement of microstructure inhomogeneity and grains refinement,UV assisted LDED sample with tempering treatment obtains excellent mechanical properties.The ultimate tensile strength(UTS),yield strength(YS)and elongation after breaking(EL)reach 765 MPa,657 MPa and 19.5%,the increase ratios of UTS and YS are 14.5%and 33.8%while maintaining plasticity compared to original LDED sample,respectively.It is obvious that ultrasonic vibration combined with tempering is a potential and effective method to obtain uniform microstructure and excellent mechanical properties in metal laser directed energy deposition field.
基金Project(52308316)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Project(BBJ2024088)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(PhD.Top Innovative Talents Fund of CUMTB),China。
文摘The stability of the“surrounding rock-backfill”com posite system is crucial for the safety of mining stopes.This study systematically investigates the effects of steel slag(SS)content and interface angle on the strength and failure characteristics of rock and SS-cemented paste backfill composite specimens(RBCS)through uniaxial compression strength tests(UCS),acoustic emission systems(AE),and 3 D digital image correlation monitoring technology(3 D-DIC).The intrinsic mechanism by which SS content influences the strength of SS-CPB was revealed through an analysis of its hydration reaction degree and microstructural characteristics under varying SS content.Moreover,a theoretical strength model incorporating different interface angles was developed to explore the impact of interface inclination on failure modes and mechanical strength.The main conclusions are as follows:The incorporation of SS enhances the plastic characteristics of RBCS and reduces its brittleness,with the increase of SS content,the stress-strain curve of RBCS in the“staircase-like”stag e becomes smoother;When the interface angle is 45°,the RBCS stress-strain curve exhibits a bimodal feature,and the failure mode changes from Y-shaped fractures to interface and axial splitting;The addition of SS results in a reduction of hydration products such as Ca(OH)_(2) in the backfill cementing system and an increase in harmful pores,which weakens the bonding performance and strength of RBCS,and the SS content should not exceed 45%;As the interface angle increases,the strength of RBCS decreases,and the critical interface slip angle decreases first and then increases with the increase in the E S/E R ratio.This study provides technical references for the large-scale application of SS in mine backfill.
基金Project(2024YFB4608600)supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of ChinaProjects(52271063,U21B2066,U24B2024)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China+3 种基金Project(JSGG20210713091539014)supported by the Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Commission Key Technical Project,ChinaProject(HNGD2025040)supported by the Overseas High-Level Talents Introduction of Henan Province,ChinaProject(240621041)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds of Henan Academy of Sciences,ChinaProject(20231120233925001)supported by Stabilization Support Program for Higher Education Institutions of Shenzhen,China。
文摘In this work,tensile mechanical behavior of 316L steels fabricated by three different processing methods(casting,powder extrusion printing(PEP)and laser powder bed fusion(LPBF))was studied in the presence of liquid lead-bismuth eutectic(LBE)and air at 350℃.The results show that all three steels tested in LBE are not subjected to evident degradation of tensile elongation to failure and strength compared to those tested in air,suggesting that LME does not occur regardless of the processing methods.The LPBF 316L steel exhibits the highest yield strength(420-435 MPa),followed by casting 316 L(~242 MPa)and PEP 316L(146-165 MPa).Ultimate tensile strength of three steels is comparable and ranges from 427 to 485 MPa.The PEP and casting 316L steels have similar total elongation to failure(i.e.,40.0%-43.8%),whereas this property decreases markedly to 18.6%-19.5% for the LPBF 316 L steel.The superior strength and relatively low ductility of the LPBF 316L steel can be attributed to nanosized dislocations trapped at cell structures which can produce a remarkable strengthening effect to the steel matrix.By contrast,due to massive residual micropores,the PEP 316L steel has the lowest strength.
基金Project(2018XK2301) supported by the Change-Zhu-Tan National Independent Innavation Demonstration Zone Special Program,China。
文摘The ductile-to-brittle transition temperature(DBTT)of high strength steels can be optimized by tailoring microstructure and crystallographic orientation characteristics,where the start cooling temperature plays a key role.In this work,X70 steels with different start cooling temperatures were prepared through thermo-mechanical control process.The quasi-polygonal ferrite(QF),granular bainite(GB),bainitic ferrite(BF)and martensite-austenite constituents were formed at the start cooling temperatures of 780℃(C1),740℃(C2)and 700℃(C3).As start cooling temperature decreased,the amount of GB decreased,the microstructure of QF and BF increased.Microstructure characteristics of the three samples,such as high-angle grain boundaries(HAGBs),MA constituents and crystallographic orientation,also varied with the start cooling temperatures.C2 sample had the lowest DBTT value(−86℃)for its highest fraction of HAGBs,highest content of<110>oriented grains and lowest content of<001>oriented grains parallel to TD.The high density of{332}<113>and low density of rotated cube{001}<110>textures also contributed to the best impact toughness of C2 sample.In addition,a modified model was used in this paper to quantitatively predict the approximate DBTT value of steels.
文摘This study examines the effects of friction stir welding(FSW)and post-weld heat treatment(PWHT)on the grain boundary character distribution and corrosion resistance of cross sectional(top and bottom)regions of nickel-and molybdenum-free high-nitrogen austenitic stainless steel(HNASS).FSW at 400 rpm and 30 mm/min resulted in finer grains(4.18μm)and higher coincident site lattice(CSL)boundaries(32.3%)at the top of the stir zone(SZ)due to dynamic recrystallization(DRX).PWHT at 900℃for 1 h led to grain coarsening(12.91μm the bottom SZ)but enhanced CSL boundaries from 24.6%to 30.2%,improving grain boundary stability.PWHT reduced the kernel average misorientation(KAM)by 14.9%in the SZ-top layer and 20.4%in the SZ-bottom layer,accompanied by a 25%decrease in hardness in the SZ-top layer and 26.7%in the SZ-bottom layer,indicating strain recovery and reduced dislocation density.Potentiodynamic polarization tests(PDP)showed a 18%increase in pitting potential and a 76%reduction in corrosion rate after PWHT.The improvement in corrosion resistance is attributed to the increase inΣ3 twin boundaries,which enhance grain boundary stability and reduce susceptibility to localized corrosion.These findings highlight the role of PWHT in refining the microstructure and strengthening corrosion resistance,making HNASS a promising material for demanding applications.
基金Project(51078294)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(201101411100025)supported by the Doctoral Fund of Ministry of Education of China
文摘An experimental study on the compressive behavior of steel fiber reinforced concrete-filled steel tube columns is presented. Specimens were tested to investigate the effects of the concrete strength, the thickness of steel tube and the steel fiber volume fraction on the ultimate strength and the ductility. The experimental results indicate that the addition of steel fibers in concrete can significantly improve the ductility and the energy dissipation capacity of the concrete-filled steel tube columns and delay the local buckling of the steel tube, but has no obvious effect on the failure mode. It has also been found that the addition of steel fibers is a more effective method than using thicker steel tube in enhancing the ductility, and more advantageous in the case of higher strength concrete. An analytical model to estimate the load capacity is proposed for steel tube columns filled with both plain concrete and steel fiber reinforced concrete. The predicted results are in good agreement with the experimental ones obtained in this work and literatures.
