scholarly journals Investigation on Mechanical Properties and Reaction Characteristics of Al-PTFE Composites with Different Al Particle Size

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jia-xiang Wu ◽  
Xiang Fang ◽  
Zhen-ru Gao ◽  
Huai-xi Wang ◽  
Jun-yi Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Strain Rate Range ◽  
Drop Weight ◽  
Hardening Modulus ◽  
Reaction Characteristics ◽  
Ptfe Composites

Al-PTFE (aluminum-polytetrafluoroethylene) serves as one among the most promising reactive materials (RMs). In this work, six types of Al-PTFE composites with different Al particle sizes (i.e., 50 nm, 1∼2 μm, 6∼7 μm, 12∼14 μm, 22∼24 μm, and 32∼34 μm) were prepared, and quasistatic compression and drop weight tests were conducted to characterize the mechanical properties and reaction characteristics of Al-PTFE composites. The reaction phenomenon and stress-strain curves were recorded by a high-speed camera and universal testing machine. The microstructure of selected specimens was anatomized through adopting a scanning electron microscope (SEM) to correlate the mesoscale structural characteristics to their macroproperties. As the results indicated, in the case of quasistatic compression, the strength of the composites was decreased (the yield strength falling from 22.7 MPa to 13.6 MPa and the hardening modulus declining from 33.3 MPa to 25 MPa) with the increase of the Al particle size. The toughness rose firstly and subsequently decreased and peaked as 116.42 MJ/m3 at 6∼7 μm. The reaction phenomenon occurred only in composites with the Al particle size less than 10 μm. In drop weight tests, six types of specimens were overall reacted. As the Al particle size rose, the ignition energy of the composites enhanced and the composites turned out to be more insensitive to reaction. In a lower strain rate range (10−2·s−1∼102·s−1), Al-PTFE specimens take on different mechanical properties and reaction characteristics in the case of different strain rates. The formation of circumferential open cracks is deemed as a prerequisite for Al-PTFE specimens to go through a reaction.

scholarly journals Investigation on the Thermal Behavior, Mechanical Properties and Reaction Characteristics of Al-PTFE Composites Enhanced by Ni Particle

Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1741 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiaxiang Wu ◽  
Huaixi Wang ◽  
Xiang Fang ◽  
Yuchun Li ◽  
Yiming Mao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Thermal Behavior ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Damage Effect ◽  
Static Compression ◽  
Hardening Modulus ◽  
Reaction Characteristics ◽  
Ptfe Composites ◽  
Quasi Static Compression

Al-PTFE (aluminum-polytetrafluoroethene) is regarded as one of the most promising reactive materials (RMs). In this work, Ni (Nickel) was added to Al-PTFE composites for the purpose of improving the energy density and damage effect. To investigate the thermal behavior, mechanical properties and reaction characteristics of the Al-Ni-PTFE composites, an Al-PTFE mixture and an Al-Ni mixture were prepared by ultrasonic mixing. Six types of Al-Ni-PTFE specimens with different component mass ratios were prepared by molding sintering. Simultaneous thermal analysis experiments were carried out to characterize the thermal behavior of the Al-PTFE mixture and the Al-Ni mixture. Quasi-static compression tests were performed to analyze the mechanical properties and reaction characteristics of the Al-Ni-PTFE specimens. The results indicate that the reaction onset temperature of Al-Ni (582.7 °C) was similar to that of Al-PTFE (587.6 °C) and that the reaction heat of Al-Ni (991.9 J/g) was 12.5 times higher than that of Al-PTFE (79.6 J/g). With the increase of Ni content, the material changed from ductile to brittle and the strain hardening modulus and compressive strength rose first and then subsequently decreased, reaching a maximum of 51.35 MPa and 111.41 MPa respectively when the volume fraction of Ni was 10%. An exothermic reaction occurred for the specimens with a Ni volume fraction no more than 10% under quasi-static compression, accompanied by the formation of Ni-Al intermetallic compounds. In the Al-Ni-PTFE system, the reaction between Al and PTFE preceded the reaction between Al and Ni and the feasibility of increasing the energy density and damage effect of the Al-Ni-PTFE reactive material by means of Ni-Al reaction was proved.

scholarly journals Mechanical Properties and Reaction Characteristics of Al-ZrH2-PTFE Composites under Quasi-Static Compression

Metals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 421 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Zhang ◽  
Xiang Fang ◽  
Yuchun Li ◽  
Zhongshen Yu ◽  
Junyi Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Reaction Mechanism ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Reaction Rates ◽  
Zirconium Hydride ◽  
Reaction Products ◽  
Static Compression ◽  
Reaction Characteristics ◽  
Quasi Static Compression

To analyze the mechanical properties and reaction characteristics of Al-ZrH2-PTFE (aluminum-zirconium hydride-polytetrafluoroethylene) composites under quasi-static compression, five types of specimens with different ZrH2 contents (0%, 5%, 10%, 20% and 30%) were prepared by molding-vacuum sintering. The true stress-strain curves and reaction rates of the different specimens were measured using quasi-static compression. The specific reaction processes were recorded by a high-speed camera. The corresponding reaction products were characterized by the XRD phase analysis, the calorific value was tested by a Calorimeter, and the reaction mechanism was analyzed. According to the results, the strength of the composites increased first and then decreased with the increase in the content of ZrH2. It reached a maximum of 101.01 MPa at 5%. Violent reaction occurred, and special flames were observed during the reaction of the specimens with 5% ZrH2. With the increase in the content of ZrH2, the chemical reaction was hard to induce due to the reduction in strength and toughness of composites. The reaction mechanism of Al/ZrH2/PTFE reveals that high temperatures at crack tip induced the reaction of Al and PTFE. Subsequently, ZrH2 decomposed to release hydrogen and generate ZrC. Calorimetric experiment shows that the calorific value of Al/ZrH2/PTFE with 20% ZrH2 is higher than that of Al/PTFE. The findings verify the potential of ZrH2 as an energetic additive for the enhancement of strength and release of the energy of the composites.

scholarly journals Metallurgical and Mechanical Characterization of High-Speed Friction Stir Welded AA 6082-T6 Aluminum Alloy

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 4211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anton Naumov ◽  
Iuliia Morozova ◽  
Evgenii Rylkov ◽  
Aleksei Obrosov ◽  
Fedor Isupov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Welding Speed ◽  
Welded Joints ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Tensile Fracture ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Microhardness Distribution ◽  
Aluminum Sheets

The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of the high welding speed on the mechanical properties and their relations to microstructural characteristics of butt friction stir welded joints with the use of 6082-T6 aluminum alloy. The aluminum sheets of 2.0 mm thick were friction stir welded at low (conventional FSW) and high welding speeds (HSFSW) of 200 and 2500 mm/min, respectively. The grain size in the nugget zone (NZ) was decreased; the width of the softened region was narrowed down as well as the lowest microhardness value located in the heat-affected zone (HAZ) was enhanced by HSFSW. The increasing welding speed resulted in the higher ultimate tensile strength and lower elongation, but it had a slight influence on the yield strength. The differences in mechanical properties were explained by analysis of microstructural changes and tensile fracture surfaces of the welded joints, supported by the results of the numerical simulation of the temperature distribution and material flow. The fracture of the conventional FSW joint occurred in the HAZ, the weakest weld region, while all HSFSW joints raptured in the NZ. This demonstrated that both structural characteristics and microhardness distribution influenced the actual fracture locations.

scholarly journals RECYCLING AND ITS USE IN CONCRETE WASTE PROCESSING BY HIGH-SPEED MILLING

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. 28-32
Author(s):  
Zdeněk Prošek ◽  
Pavel Tesárek ◽  
Jan Trejbal
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Dynamic Modulus ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Milling Process ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Waste Processing ◽  
Structural Concrete ◽  
High Speed Milling ◽  
Milling Method

This article discusses the possibility of recycling of concrete waste using the high-speed milling method. The resulting of milling is micronize old concrete. Used old concrete was created by crushing of old concrete, which served as a structural concrete for the construction of a supporting column. Two level of milling process was used to recycle old concrete. The main use of waste is the possibility of partial replacement of commonly used binder and microfillers in concrete. For this reason, properties as particle size distribution, dynamic modulus of elasticity, flexural strength and compressive strength were observed. The aim is to replace as much cement as possible while maintaining mechanical properties.

Tightening Characteristics Research of M1.4 Subminiature Screw by Applying CFRP Laminates

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-56
Author(s):  
Dae-Young Kim ◽  
Jung-Ho Kim ◽  
Seung-Woo Ra ◽  
Joung-An Jeong ◽  
Ji-Hoon Kim
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Clamping Force ◽  
Woven Composite ◽  
Cfrp Laminates ◽  
Specific Strength ◽  
Reinforced Plastics ◽  
Systems Research

The recent core technologies developed in automobile and aerospace industries can be classified into two types, namely, advancement technology for safety and convenience and mechanical technology for eco-friendly and lightweight systems. Research in the field of composite materials has attracted significant attention. Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRP) show high specific stiffness and specific strength compared with metallic materials. They exhibit mechanical properties with high damping characteristics and are lightweight. However, according to the direction of a laminate or its stacking sequence, the structural characteristics of CFRPs vary. It is hard to predict fracture under tensile and bending forces in CRFPs, when compared to metals. Threaded fasteners with easy assembly and disassembly are used widely in several fields. However, to maintain clamping force, proper torque force should be applied. As the size of the components decreases, the clamping force also decreases because the contact area between the component and other components decreases. In this study, CFRP specimens were subjected to tensile tests via a universal testing machine to estimate their mechanical properties with respect to the stacking angles of the laminates. The reverse screw torque and screw torque at each stacking angle were determined using a torque tester after tapping holes on the CFRP specimens. It was expected that both the epoxy attached to the screw surface and stacking direction of CFRP laminates affect the screw torque force of the composite material. In the case of woven composite specimens, there was no difference observed even when torque was applied to prevent loosening of the specimens with or without coating. The average results for the woven composite specimens were better than that for the other specimens.

Effect of Coarse-Grained Ring on Mechanical Properties and Cutting Performance of 2011 Aluminum Alloy Extruded Bar

2021 ◽  
Vol 1035 ◽  
pp. 114-118
Author(s):  
Chang Liang Shi ◽  
Yan Ping Niu ◽  
Yi Min Lin ◽  
Quan Hu ◽  
Xin Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Tensile Testing ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Eutectic Phase ◽  
Cutting Performance ◽  
Coarse Grained ◽  
Tensile Testing Machine

The effects of coarse-grained ring on the mechanical properties and cutting performance of 2011 aluminum alloy extruded bars were studied by metallographic microscope, scanning electron microscope, tensile testing machine and high-speed lathe. The results show that the microstructure of aluminum alloy extruded bar was composed of α-Al phase, Al7Cu2Fe phase, CuAl2 phase and SnBi eutectic phase. There was a coarse-grained ring in the aluminum alloy extruded bar. The coarse-grained ring reduced the mechanical properties and cutting performance of the aluminum alloy extruded bar. The aluminum alloy extruded bar with a diameter of 30 mm had a coarse-grained ring depth of 9 mm and lower mechanical properties, whose the tensile strength was 287.9 MPa, the elongation was 17%, the cutting performance was poor and the chips were long. The aluminum alloy extruded bar with a diameter of 40 mm had a coarse-grained ring depth of 1 mm, higher mechanical properties and better cutting performance, whose the tensile strength was 394.5 MPa, the elongation was 23.5%, the chips were fine and uniform.

Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Nanoclay Incorporated Room Temperature Vulcanized (RTV) Silicone Foams

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaji Fuad ◽  
Bipul Barua ◽  
Mrinal C. Saha ◽  
Thomas Robison ◽  
Sabrina Wells
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Compressive Property ◽  
Blending Process ◽  
Mechanical Mixer ◽  
Tear Properties ◽  
And Chemical Properties

Room temperature vulcanized (RTV) silicone foams (SFs) have unique thermal and chemical properties due to the presence of inorganic Si-O backbones with organic methyl side groups. However, their low mechanical strength and low tear resistance are major drawbacks for many applications. We have incorporated Nanoclay as reinforcing filler to improve mechanical properties of silicone foams. A three step blending process was used to disperse Nanoclay in silicone elastomers. Initially, Nanoclay in the concentration range of 0.5%–1% by weight were mixed to silicone polymer using a mechanical mixer at 1200 rpm for 10 min followed by a tip sonication at 20% amplitude for 1 hr. Finally, a high speed mechanical mixer was used at 2000 rpm for 2 hours. Two different types of Nanoclays with different sizes were investigated. Both compression and tear properties were found to improve with addition of 0.5 wt% Nanoclay. It was found that the smaller Nanoclay particle size showed the best compressive property while the Nanoclay with larger particle size improved tear strength the greatest.

Effect of Particle Sizes on Rate Sensitivity and Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene/Silica (PP/Sio2) Nanocomposites

2011 ◽  
Vol 364 ◽  
pp. 181-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Firdaus Omar Mohd ◽  
Md Akil Hazizan ◽  
Zainal Arifin Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Strain Rate ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Rate Sensitivity ◽  
Dynamic Mechanical Properties ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Rate Condition ◽  
Dynamic Mechanical ◽  
Silica Nanocomposites

Filler-related characteristic such as particle size, shape and geometry are essential factors that need to be considered during the evaluation of the material’s performance especially in the area of particle filled composites. However, there is limited number of works are reported on this particular issue under high strain rate condition. Based on this concern, the paper presents an experimental results on the effect of particle sizes towards rate sensitivity and dynamic compressive properties of polypropylene/silica nanocomposites across strain rate from 10-2to 10-3s-1. The composite specimens were tested using universal testing machine for static loading and a compression split Hopkinson pressure bar apparatus for dynamic loading. Results show that, the stiffness and strength properties of polypropylene/silica nanocomposites were affected by the size of silica particles. However, the magnitudes of changed are somehow different between micro and nanosizes. On the other hand, particle size also plays a major contribution towards sensitivity of the polypropylene/silica nanocomposites where the smaller the reinforcement sizes, the less sensitive would be the composites. Overall, it is convenience to say that the particle size gives significant contribution towards rate sensitivity and dynamic mechanical properties of polypropylene/silica nanocomposites.

Compression Tests of High Strength Steels

2008 ◽  
Vol 59 ◽  
pp. 293-298
Author(s):  
Vaclav Mentl ◽  
Josef Bystricky
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Mechanical Testing ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Dynamic Compression ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
High Strength Steels ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Strain Rates ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Impact Compression

Mathematical modelling and virtual testing of components and structures represent a useful and economic tool for design and safety assessment. The basic mechanical properties which can be found in material standards are not relevant in cases where the real service conditions differ from those applied during standardised testing. Thus e.g. mechanical behaviour at higher strain rates can be interesting for the car components when the simulation of crash situations is used during structure development. The dynamic compression tests are usually performed by means of drop towers, by means of high speed hydraulic testing machines or Hopkinson bar method. At the Mechanical Testing Laboratory of the SKODA Research Inst. in Pilsen, Czech Republic, an instrumentation of Charpy pendulum testing machine was realised in order that it was possible to perfom dynamic compression tests, [1], and the compatibility of obtained results in comparison with traditional impact compression tests was verified within the round–robin carried out by TC5 ESIS Sub-Committee on “Mechanical Testing at Intermediate Strain Rates“, [2]. A new striking tup and load measurement system were designed and callibrated. At the same time, a new software was developed which makes it possible to evaluate the test force-deformation record. The goal of this study was 1. to check the possibility of compression testing of high strength materilas by mens of Charpy pendulum, and 2. to study the strain rate influence on basic mechanical properties.

scholarly journals Correlation between the Mechanical Properties and Structural Characteristics of Different Fiber Posts Systems

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veridiana Resende Novais ◽  
Renata Borges Rodrigues ◽  
Paulo Cezar Simamoto Júnior ◽  
Correr-Sobrinho Lourenço ◽  
Carlos José Soares
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Bending Test ◽  
Fiber Posts ◽  
Fiber Matrix

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the flexural strength and flexural modulus of different fiber-reinforcement composite (FRC) posts and determine the correlation between mechanical properties and structural characteristics. Eleven brands of fiber posts were analyzed (n=10): Exacto Cônico (Angelus), DT Light SL (VDW), RelyX Fiber Post (3M-Espe), Glassix Radiopaque (Nordim), Para Post Fiber White (Coltène), FRC Postec Plus (Ivoclar), Aestheti-Plus Post (Bisco), Superpost Cônico Estriado (Superdont), Superpost Ultrafine (Superdont), Reforpost (Angelus), and White Post DC (FGM). The posts were loaded in three-point bending test to calculate the flexural strength and flexural modulus using a mechanical testing machine (EMIC 2000 DL) at 0.5 mm/min. Data were submitted to one-way ANOVA and Scott-Knot test (p<0.05). The cross-sections of the posts were examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Correlation between the mechanical properties and each of the structural variables was calculated by Pearson's correlation coefficients (p<0.05). The flexural strength values ranged from 493 to 835 MPa and were directly correlated with the fiber/matrix ratio (p=0.011). The flexural modulus ranged from 4500 to 8824 MPa and was inversely correlated with the number of fibers per mm2 of post (p<0.001). It was concluded that the structural characteristics significantly affected the properties of the FRC posts. The structural characteristic and mechanical properties of fiber glass posts are manufacture-dependent. A linear correlation between flexural strength and fiber/matrix ratio, as well as the flexural modulus and the amount of fiber was found.

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