Investigation on the arc erosion behavior of new silver matrix composites: Part II. Reinforced by short fibers

2003 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 817-826 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-Jung Hsu ◽  
Shou-Yi Chang ◽  
Liang-Yu Chou ◽  
Su-Jien Lin
Keyword(s):  
Erosion Resistance ◽  
Strengthening Effect ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Short Fibers ◽  
Arc Erosion ◽  
Erosion Behavior ◽  
Spark Erosion ◽  
Silver Matrix ◽  
Erosion Test ◽  
Low Volume

An electroless plating and hot-pressing process was developed to fabricate silver matrix composites reinforced with uniformly distributed graphite and Saffil short fibers (Graphitesf and Saffilsf). The hardness of the composites increases as the content of short fibers increase. Static-gap, single-spark erosion and repeated-collision, multiple-arc erosion tests were used to investigate the arc erosion behavior of the composites. The composites exhibited better arc erosion resistance when the contents of short fibers were increased in a static-gap, single-spark erosion test. However, the weight loss of the composites after 10,000 times repeated-collision, multiple-arc erosion operation shows that the composites with low volume percents of short fibers have a good arc erosion resistance. The Saffilsf/Ag composites show a better arc erosion resistance than Graphitesf/Ag because of the greater strengthening effect of the finer Saffil short fibers. The erosion behavior of the composites is dominated by the viscosity of composites in single-spark tests, while it depends on the competition of viscosity and thermal properties in multiple-arc tests.

Investigation on the arc erosion behavior of new silver matrix composites: Part I. Reinforced by particles

2003 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 804-816 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shou-Yi Chang ◽  
Chia-Jung Hsu ◽  
Cher-Hao Hsu ◽  
Su-Jien Lin
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Erosion Resistance ◽  
High Viscosity ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Particle Content ◽  
Arc Erosion ◽  
Erosion Behavior ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Large Particles ◽  
Silver Matrix

Static-gap, single-spark tests were used to investigate the arc erosion behavior of newly developed silicon carbide and alumina particle reinforced silver matrix composites (SiCp/Ag, Al2O3p/Ag). Craters and hills exist on the surfaces of eroded silver matrix composites, and their depths and sizes decrease as the particle content increases and the particle size decreases. Obvious melting, flow, severe splash of molten silver, and the segregation of particles are present on the surfaces of eroded composites containing low volume percents of large particles. Easier silver flow results in smooth surfaces and reduces the total surface areas of the eroded composites containing large particles. The flow and splash of silver decreased with increasing particle content and decreasing particle size, exhibiting a better erosion resistance to single-spark tests. The static-gap, single-spark erosion behavior of silver matrix composites is dominated by the flow and splash of molten composites. A high viscosity of the liquids provides the composites a good arc erosion resistance.

Geometry Effect on Spark Erosion Behavior of Silver Matrix Composites

2003 ◽  
Vol 249 ◽  
pp. 183-188
Author(s):  
Shou Yi Chang ◽  
Liang-Yu Chou ◽  
Cher-Hao Hsu ◽  
Su Jien Lin
Keyword(s):  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Geometry Effect ◽  
Erosion Behavior ◽  
Spark Erosion ◽  
Silver Matrix

scholarly journals Arc erosion resistance of hybrid copper matrix composites reinforced with CNTs and micro-TiB2 particles

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 1469-1479 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiuhua Guo ◽  
Yubo Yang ◽  
Kexing Song ◽  
Li Shaolin ◽  
Feng Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Erosion Resistance ◽  
Copper Matrix ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Copper Matrix Composites ◽  
Arc Erosion ◽  
Tib2 Particles

Resistance of fibrous reinforced silver matrix composites to repeated make-break arc erosion

2004 ◽  
Vol 39 (13) ◽  
pp. 4179-4184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-Jung Hsu ◽  
Shou-Yi Chang ◽  
Liang-Yu Chou ◽  
Su-Jien Lin
Keyword(s):  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Arc Erosion ◽  
Silver Matrix

scholarly journals Synergistic strengthening mechanism of copper matrix composite reinforced with nano-Al2O3 particles and micro-SiC whiskers

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-72
Author(s):  
Huanran Lin ◽  
Xiuhua Guo ◽  
Kexing Song ◽  
Jiang Feng ◽  
Shaolin Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Erosion Resistance ◽  
Strengthening Mechanism ◽  
Copper Matrix ◽  
Heavy Duty ◽  
Arc Erosion ◽  
Comprehensive Performance ◽  
Sic Whiskers ◽  
Copper Matrix Composite ◽  
Time And Energy

Abstract Although Cu–Al2O3 composites have good comprehensive performance, higher mechanical properties and arc erosion resistance are still required to meet heavy-duty applications such as electromagnetic railguns. In this work, a novel hybrid SiCw/Cu–Al2O3 composite was successfully prepared by combining powder metallurgy and internal oxidation. The microstructure and mechanical behavior of the SiCw/Cu–Al2O3 composite were studied. The results show that nano-Al2O3 particles and micro-SiCw are introduced into the copper matrix simultaneously. Well-bonded interfaces between copper matrix and Al2O3 particles or SiCw are obtained with improved mechanical and arc erosion resistance of SiCw/Cu–Al2O3 composite. The ultimate tensile strength of the SiCw/Cu–Al2O3 composite is 508.9 MPa, which is 7.9 and 56.1% higher than that of the Cu–Al2O3 composite and SiCw/Cu composite, respectively. The strengthening mechanism calculation shows that Orowan strengthening is the main strengthening mechanism of the SiCw/Cu–Al2O3 composite. Compared with Cu–Al2O3 composite, the hybrid SiCw/Cu–Al2O3 composite has lower arc time and energy and better arc stability.

scholarly journals Arc erosion behavior of TiB2/Cu composites with single-scale and dual-scale TiB2 particles

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 619-627 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaolin Li ◽  
Xiuhua Guo ◽  
Shengli Zhang ◽  
Jiang Feng ◽  
Kexing Song ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Erosion Resistance ◽  
Copper Matrix ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Structure Defects ◽  
Arc Erosion ◽  
Single Scale ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Tib2 Particles ◽  
Thermal Stability Of ◽  
Dual Scale

AbstractArc erosion behaviors of TiB2/Cu composites with single-scale and dual-scale TiB2 particles fabricated by powder metallurgy were studied. It was revealed that the dual-scale TiB2/Cu composites had fewer structure defects compared with the single-scale TiB2/Cu composites, and TiB2 particles with different size were uniformly distributed in the copper matrix. When the ratio of 2 μm over 50 μm TiB2 particles is 1:2, the density of TiB2/Cu composite is 98.5% and shows best mechanical and thermal properties. The arc duration and energy of TiB2/Cu composites increase with the increase of electric current in contact material testing. Compared with the single-scale TiB2/Cu composites, the arc erosion of dual-scale TiB2/Cu composite with 2 μm+50 μm (1:2) TiB2 was slighter. The anode bulge area and cathode erosion pit of dual-scale TiB2/Cu composite was smaller. The dual-scale TiB2 particles optimize the microstructure and thermal stability of the composite, which is conducive to alleviating arc erosion. The synergistic effect of different sized TiB2 particles in the matrix improved the arc erosion resistance of TiB2/Cu composite during arcing.

Water-droplet erosion behavior of high-velocity oxygen-fuel-sprayed coatings for steam turbine blades

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dingjun Li ◽  
Peng Jiang ◽  
Fan Sun ◽  
Xiaohu Yuan ◽  
Jianpu Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Steam Turbine ◽  
Water Droplet ◽  
Erosion Resistance ◽  
Turbine Blades ◽  
Impingement Angle ◽  
Erosion Behavior ◽  
Water Droplet Erosion ◽  
Steam Turbine Blades ◽  
Oxygen Fuel ◽  
Sprayed Coatings

Abstract The water-droplet erosion of low-pressure steam turbine blades under wet steam environments can alter the vibration characteristics of the blade, and lead to its premature failure. Using high-velocity oxygen-fuel (HVOF) sprayed water-droplet erosion resistant coating is beneficial in preventing the erosion failure, while the erosion behavior of such coatings is still not revealed so far. Here, we examined the water-droplet erosion resistance of Cr3C2–25NiCr and WC–10Co–4Cr HVOF sprayed coatings using a pulsed water jet device with different impingement angles. Combined with microscopic characterization, indentation, and adhesion tests, we found that: (1) both of the coatings exhibited a similar three-stage erosion behavior, from the formation of discrete erosion surface cavities and continuous grooves to the broadening and deepening of the groove, (2) the erosion rate accelerates with the increasing impingement angle of the water jet; besides, the impingement angle had a nonlinear effect on the cumulative mass loss, and 30° sample exhibited the smallest mass loss per unit area (3) an improvement in the interfacial adhesion strength, fracture toughness, and hardness of the coating enhanced the water-droplet erosion resistance. These results provide guidance pertaining to the engineering application of water erosion protective coatings on steam turbine blades.

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