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
Effect of Ti addition on the microstructure and strengthening behavior in press hardening steels(PHS)was analyzed by optical metallography(OM),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM)and...Effect of Ti addition on the microstructure and strengthening behavior in press hardening steels(PHS)was analyzed by optical metallography(OM),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM)and X-ray diffraction(XRD).The results show that the microstructure of PHS is martensite,and two sizes of particles disperse in the martensite matrix during the forming and quenching process.The size of the bigger particles is between 100 and 200 nm,and the small particles are nanometer-sized.The quantity of the particles has a positive relation with the Ti content.More importantly,the microstructure and strengthening mechanism are affected by the precipitating behavior of the particles.Besides the prior austenite grain,martensite packet,block and lath are refined by Ti addition.The steels are strengthened by the fine grains,martensite substructure and precipitates.The uniformly distributed dislocation in the martensite lath,the density of which is between 3.0?10^(14) cm^(–2) and 5.0?10^(14) cm^(–2),strengthens the steels through associating with fine carbide particles.展开更多
The almost completely dense copper was prepared by ultrafine copper powder prepared with both methods of electrolysis and novel water-gas atomization through cold isostatic pressing(CIP)and sintering under atmospheric...The almost completely dense copper was prepared by ultrafine copper powder prepared with both methods of electrolysis and novel water-gas atomization through cold isostatic pressing(CIP)and sintering under atmospheric hydrogen.Fine copper powder possesses the higher sintering driving force,thereby promoting shrinkage and densification during the sintering process.The grain size of sintered samples by electrolytic copper powder is smaller than that prepared by the atomized copper powder,and the twin crystals are particularly prone to forming in the former sintered microstructure due to the raw powder with low oxygen content and high residual stress originating from the CIP process.The relative density of samples by electrolytic and atomized powder at 1000℃ sintering temperature achieves 99.3%and 97.4%,respectively,significantly higher than that of the powder metallurgy copper parts reported in the literature.Correspondingly,the ultimate tensile strength and yield strength of samples by both kinds of copper powder are approximately similar,while the elongation of the sintered sample by the electrolytic powder(60%)is apparently higher than the atomized powder(44%).The superior performance of samples fabricated by electrolytic powder is inferred from the full density and low oxygen level for there is no cuprous oxide in the grain boundaries.展开更多
This work aims to establish a suitable numerical simulation model for hybrid laser-electric arc heat source welding of dissimilar Mg alloys between AZ31 and AZ80. Based on the energy conservation law and Fourier’s la...This work aims to establish a suitable numerical simulation model for hybrid laser-electric arc heat source welding of dissimilar Mg alloys between AZ31 and AZ80. Based on the energy conservation law and Fourier’s law of heat conduction, the differential equations of the three-dimensional temperature field for nonlinear transient heat conduction are built. According to the analysis of nonlinear transient heat transfer, the equations representing initial conditions and boundary conditions are obtained. The “double ellipsoidal heat source + 3D Gaussian heat source”combination was chosen to construct the laser-electric arc hybrid heat source. The weld bead morphologies and the distribution of temperature, stress, displacement and plastic strains are numerically simulated. The actual welding experiments were performed by a hybrid laser-electric arc welding machine. The interaction mechanism between laser and electric arc in the hybrid welding of Mg alloys is discussed in detail. The hybrid heat source can promote the absorption of laser energy and electric arc in the molten pool, resulting in more uniform energy distribution in the molten pool and the corresponding improvement of welding parameters. This work can provide theoretical guidance and data supports for the optimization of the hybrid laser-electric arc welding processes for Mg alloys.展开更多
The extruded plate of powder metallurgy AA2024 aluminum alloy was successfully solid-state joined by friction stir welding(FSW) to demonstrate potential applications in the aerospace and automotive industries. For det...The extruded plate of powder metallurgy AA2024 aluminum alloy was successfully solid-state joined by friction stir welding(FSW) to demonstrate potential applications in the aerospace and automotive industries. For determining the optimal processing parameters of FSW, the microstructure, mechanical properties, and fracture behavior of FSW joints were evaluated. When the processing parameters were optimized with 2000 r/min rotation speed and100 mm/min traverse speed, high quality welds were achieved. The ultimate tensile strength yield strength and elongation of the joint can reach 415 MPa(85% of the base metal strength), 282 MPa, and 9.5%, respectively. The hardness of the joint gradually decreased from the alloy matrix to the heat-affected zone. The lowest strength and hardness appeared near the heat-affected zone because of the over-aging caused by heat flow from repeated stirring during FSW. The average grain size of the stir zone(2.15 μm) was smaller than that of the base metal(4.43 μm) and the heat-affected zone(5.03 μm), whose grains had <110> preferred orientation.展开更多
The restoration mechanisms for static recrystallization of work-hardened austenite were investigated by using double-pass compression tests performed on medium-carbon steel containing chromium and molybdenum. The soft...The restoration mechanisms for static recrystallization of work-hardened austenite were investigated by using double-pass compression tests performed on medium-carbon steel containing chromium and molybdenum. The softening fraction was defined by 2% offset method. The results show that Avrami exponent of about 0.21 is insensitive to deformation temperature, indicating that the action of steel grade should be considered. The time of 50% recrystallization (t0.5) decreases noteworthily with the increase of deformation temperature. Apparent activation energy for static recrystallization of 195 kJ/mol, which is close to that of vanadium microalloyed steel, is obtained by calculating. The increasing trend of the driving force for recrystallization is opposite to that of the deformation temperature, which is attributed to the number of operative slip system increasing as temperature increasing.展开更多
Aluminum alloys have been used widely as structural materials in the field of aerospace,high speed train and car etc.due to their advantages such as low density,high strength,and good corrosion resistance.Improved pro...Aluminum alloys have been used widely as structural materials in the field of aerospace,high speed train and car etc.due to their advantages such as low density,high strength,and good corrosion resistance.Improved properties of these materials can increase the reliability,durability and life of the structural components,and decrease the cost and CO_(2) emission.The special issue focuses on the recent development of advanced aluminum alloys applied in the transportation field,particularly aerospace,train and car.展开更多
The high cycle fatigue response of a high V-alloyed powder metallurgy tool steel （AISI 11） with different inclusion sizes was studied. Two materials of this grade at a similar hardness of about HRC 60 were subjected...The high cycle fatigue response of a high V-alloyed powder metallurgy tool steel （AISI 11） with different inclusion sizes was studied. Two materials of this grade at a similar hardness of about HRC 60 were subjected to axial loading fatigue tests, tensile tests and fracture toughness measurements to investigate their mechanical properties. Large inclusion above 70 ~rn is indicated to be responsible for the tensile fracture which happens before yielding. The fatigue strength obtained up to 107 cycles is found to decrease from approximately 1 538 MPa to 1000 MPa with the inclusion size increasing above 30 Izm. The internally induced crack initiation is mainly attributed to the surface compressive residual stress of 300-450 MPa. Fractographic evaluation demonstrates that the crack initiation and propagation controlling factors of the two materials are almost the same, indicating that the two factors would be insignificantly affected by the inclusion size level. Paris sizes of the two materials both show a tendency to decrease as the ratio of stress intensity factor of crack origin to factor of fish-eye increases. The investigation into the relationship between stress intensity factors and fatigue life of the two materials further indicates that the high cycle fatigue behavior of AISI 11 is controlled by crack propagation.展开更多
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Project(U1460101)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(20120006120002)supported by Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education,China
文摘Effect of Ti addition on the microstructure and strengthening behavior in press hardening steels(PHS)was analyzed by optical metallography(OM),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM)and X-ray diffraction(XRD).The results show that the microstructure of PHS is martensite,and two sizes of particles disperse in the martensite matrix during the forming and quenching process.The size of the bigger particles is between 100 and 200 nm,and the small particles are nanometer-sized.The quantity of the particles has a positive relation with the Ti content.More importantly,the microstructure and strengthening mechanism are affected by the precipitating behavior of the particles.Besides the prior austenite grain,martensite packet,block and lath are refined by Ti addition.The steels are strengthened by the fine grains,martensite substructure and precipitates.The uniformly distributed dislocation in the martensite lath,the density of which is between 3.0?10^(14) cm^(–2) and 5.0?10^(14) cm^(–2),strengthens the steels through associating with fine carbide particles.
基金Project(92066205)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2019-Z10)supported by the State Key Lab for Advanced Metals and Materials of ChinaProject(FRF-MP-20-52)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China。
文摘The almost completely dense copper was prepared by ultrafine copper powder prepared with both methods of electrolysis and novel water-gas atomization through cold isostatic pressing(CIP)and sintering under atmospheric hydrogen.Fine copper powder possesses the higher sintering driving force,thereby promoting shrinkage and densification during the sintering process.The grain size of sintered samples by electrolytic copper powder is smaller than that prepared by the atomized copper powder,and the twin crystals are particularly prone to forming in the former sintered microstructure due to the raw powder with low oxygen content and high residual stress originating from the CIP process.The relative density of samples by electrolytic and atomized powder at 1000℃ sintering temperature achieves 99.3%and 97.4%,respectively,significantly higher than that of the powder metallurgy copper parts reported in the literature.Correspondingly,the ultimate tensile strength and yield strength of samples by both kinds of copper powder are approximately similar,while the elongation of the sintered sample by the electrolytic powder(60%)is apparently higher than the atomized powder(44%).The superior performance of samples fabricated by electrolytic powder is inferred from the full density and low oxygen level for there is no cuprous oxide in the grain boundaries.
基金Project(52004154) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(ZR2020QE002) supported by the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation,ChinaProject(6142005190208) supported by the National Key Laboratory Foundation of China。
文摘This work aims to establish a suitable numerical simulation model for hybrid laser-electric arc heat source welding of dissimilar Mg alloys between AZ31 and AZ80. Based on the energy conservation law and Fourier’s law of heat conduction, the differential equations of the three-dimensional temperature field for nonlinear transient heat conduction are built. According to the analysis of nonlinear transient heat transfer, the equations representing initial conditions and boundary conditions are obtained. The “double ellipsoidal heat source + 3D Gaussian heat source”combination was chosen to construct the laser-electric arc hybrid heat source. The weld bead morphologies and the distribution of temperature, stress, displacement and plastic strains are numerically simulated. The actual welding experiments were performed by a hybrid laser-electric arc welding machine. The interaction mechanism between laser and electric arc in the hybrid welding of Mg alloys is discussed in detail. The hybrid heat source can promote the absorption of laser energy and electric arc in the molten pool, resulting in more uniform energy distribution in the molten pool and the corresponding improvement of welding parameters. This work can provide theoretical guidance and data supports for the optimization of the hybrid laser-electric arc welding processes for Mg alloys.
基金Project(92066205) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(JCKY61420052008)supported by the National Defense Science and Technology Key Laboratory Foundation,China+2 种基金Project(311021013)supported by Innovation Group Project of Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai),ChinaProject(FRF-MP-20-52) supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,ChinaProject(075-15-2021-612) support from the Government of the Russian Federation。
文摘The extruded plate of powder metallurgy AA2024 aluminum alloy was successfully solid-state joined by friction stir welding(FSW) to demonstrate potential applications in the aerospace and automotive industries. For determining the optimal processing parameters of FSW, the microstructure, mechanical properties, and fracture behavior of FSW joints were evaluated. When the processing parameters were optimized with 2000 r/min rotation speed and100 mm/min traverse speed, high quality welds were achieved. The ultimate tensile strength yield strength and elongation of the joint can reach 415 MPa(85% of the base metal strength), 282 MPa, and 9.5%, respectively. The hardness of the joint gradually decreased from the alloy matrix to the heat-affected zone. The lowest strength and hardness appeared near the heat-affected zone because of the over-aging caused by heat flow from repeated stirring during FSW. The average grain size of the stir zone(2.15 μm) was smaller than that of the base metal(4.43 μm) and the heat-affected zone(5.03 μm), whose grains had <110> preferred orientation.
文摘The restoration mechanisms for static recrystallization of work-hardened austenite were investigated by using double-pass compression tests performed on medium-carbon steel containing chromium and molybdenum. The softening fraction was defined by 2% offset method. The results show that Avrami exponent of about 0.21 is insensitive to deformation temperature, indicating that the action of steel grade should be considered. The time of 50% recrystallization (t0.5) decreases noteworthily with the increase of deformation temperature. Apparent activation energy for static recrystallization of 195 kJ/mol, which is close to that of vanadium microalloyed steel, is obtained by calculating. The increasing trend of the driving force for recrystallization is opposite to that of the deformation temperature, which is attributed to the number of operative slip system increasing as temperature increasing.
文摘Aluminum alloys have been used widely as structural materials in the field of aerospace,high speed train and car etc.due to their advantages such as low density,high strength,and good corrosion resistance.Improved properties of these materials can increase the reliability,durability and life of the structural components,and decrease the cost and CO_(2) emission.The special issue focuses on the recent development of advanced aluminum alloys applied in the transportation field,particularly aerospace,train and car.
基金Project(2007BAE51B05)supported by the National Key Technologies Research and Development Program of China
文摘The high cycle fatigue response of a high V-alloyed powder metallurgy tool steel （AISI 11） with different inclusion sizes was studied. Two materials of this grade at a similar hardness of about HRC 60 were subjected to axial loading fatigue tests, tensile tests and fracture toughness measurements to investigate their mechanical properties. Large inclusion above 70 ~rn is indicated to be responsible for the tensile fracture which happens before yielding. The fatigue strength obtained up to 107 cycles is found to decrease from approximately 1 538 MPa to 1000 MPa with the inclusion size increasing above 30 Izm. The internally induced crack initiation is mainly attributed to the surface compressive residual stress of 300-450 MPa. Fractographic evaluation demonstrates that the crack initiation and propagation controlling factors of the two materials are almost the same, indicating that the two factors would be insignificantly affected by the inclusion size level. Paris sizes of the two materials both show a tendency to decrease as the ratio of stress intensity factor of crack origin to factor of fish-eye increases. The investigation into the relationship between stress intensity factors and fatigue life of the two materials further indicates that the high cycle fatigue behavior of AISI 11 is controlled by crack propagation.
