Fabrication of Nano-Ce and Application of Nano-Ce in Fe Matrix Composites
It is expatiated that nano-Ce is fabricated by the direct sedimentation method. The components and particles diameter of nano-Ce powders are analyzed by XRD and SEM . The thermodynamic analysis and acting mechanism of nano-Ce with Al in Fe matrix composites are researched, which shows that the reaction is generated between Ce and Al in the composite, that is, 3Ce+4Al2A +3[Ce], which obtains A and active [Ce] during the sintering process. The active [Ce] can improve the performance of Ce/Fe matrix composites. The suitable amount of Ce is about 0.05% in Ce/Fe matrix composites. SEM fracture analysis shows that the toughness sockets in nano-Ce/Fe matrix composites are more than those in no-added nano-Ce composites, which can explain that adding nano-Ce into Fe matrix composite, the toughness of the composite is improved significantly. Applied nano-Ce to Fe matrix diamond saw blades shows that Fe matrix diamond saw blade is sharper and of longer cutting life than that with no-added nano-Ce.