Formation of the solidified microstructure of Mg–Al–Zn alloy under a low-voltage pulsed magnetic field

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (14) ◽  
pp. 1688-1695 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.W. Fu ◽  
Y.S. Yang
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Pulsed Magnetic Field ◽  
Image Position ◽  
Zn Alloy

Abstract

Effect of Low-Voltage Pulsed Magnetic Field on Solidified Structure of Superalloy K4169

2013 ◽  
Vol 423-426 ◽  
pp. 725-729
Author(s):  
Xiao Hua Xie ◽  
Quan Zhou ◽  
Cheng Bo Xiao ◽  
Xin Tang
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Grain Size ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Pulse Frequency ◽  
Pulse Voltage ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Pulsed Magnetic Field ◽  
Equiaxed Grains ◽  
Dendritic Structures ◽  
Refinement Effect

Effects of different pulse voltage and frequency on solidified structure of superalloy K4169 under low-voltage pulsed magnetic field (LVPMF) were investigated in this paper, and the related mechanism was also discussed. The experimental results show that grain of superalloy K4169 can be refined greatly by LVPMF treatment during the course of solidification. Growth of dendrite is restrained and primary grain is changed from large dendrites to smaller equiaxed grains. When the pulse voltage is at 0-280V, grain size of the alloy decreases as pulse voltage increases, and primary dendrites are fractured from well-developed dendrites into fine equiaxed grains and non-dendritic structures. When the pulse frequency is at 0-5Hz, the increase of pulse frequency enhances the refinement effect of LVPMF processing. With the increase of the pulse frequency, grain size of the alloy increases.

Grain Refinement and Nuclei Formation Mechanism of Ni-Based Superalloy K417 with Low Voltage Pulsed Magnetic Casting

2010 ◽  
Vol 654-656 ◽  
pp. 428-431
Author(s):  
Yuan Sheng Yang ◽  
Xiao Ping Ma ◽  
Ying Ju Li
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Cooling Rate ◽  
Grain Refinement ◽  
Formation Mechanism ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Pulsed Magnetic Field ◽  
Melt Flow ◽  
Refinement Mechanism ◽  
Refinement Effect

Low Voltage Pulsed Magnetic Casting (LVPMC) is developed for grain refinement castings in recent years. This paper investigates the grain refinement effect of LVPMC on superalloy K417 and deals with the effects of cooling rate and superheating on grain refinement, as well as grain refinement mechanism. The experimental results show that the grains in the alloy are equiaxed and refined to 60 m averagely. The melt flow and Joule heat during solidification are modeled and simulated to reveals the grain refinement mechanism. It is considered that the melt vibration and convection caused by the pulsed magnetic field, as well as cooling rate and superheating contribute to the refinement of solidified grains.

Effects of Low-Voltage Pulsed Magnetic Field and Pouring Temperature on Solidified Structure of Al-4.5%Cu Alloy

2011 ◽  
Vol 399-401 ◽  
pp. 2139-2143
Author(s):  
Quan Zhou ◽  
Le Ping Chen ◽  
Jian Yin
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Grain Size ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Structure Refinement ◽  
Primary Phase ◽  
Pulse Voltage ◽  
Pulsed Magnetic Field ◽  
Pouring Temperature ◽  
Cu Alloy ◽  
Spherical Crystals

The solidified structure refinement of Al-4.5%Cu under the action of low-voltage pulsed magnetic field (LVPMF) was investigated in the paper. The influences of different pulse voltage and pouring temperature on solidified structure of Al-4.5%Cu alloy were studied. The results show that solidified structure of Al-4.5%Cu alloy can be refined greatly by LVPMF processing. The dendrite growth is restrained and the microstructure is changed from larger dendrite grains to smaller nondendritic grains, and with certain parameters, the equiaxed, non-dendritic grains are gained in the alloy. With the increase of pulse voltage, grain size of the alloy decreases, and the primary phase degrades from developed dendrites into rose-like or spherical crystals. The decrease of pouring temperature enhances the refinement effect of LVPMF processing. With 150 V pulse magnetic field treatment, grain size of the alloy decreases, primary phase degrades and refines gradually with the decrease of pouring temperature.

Grain Refinement of 6061 Alloy by Low-Voltage Pulsed Magnetic Field Treatment

2013 ◽  
Vol 652-654 ◽  
pp. 2413-2417 ◽  
Author(s):  
Quan Zhou ◽  
Yang Cao ◽  
Le Ping Chen
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Grain Size ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Mold Temperature ◽  
Primary Phase ◽  
Pulse Voltage ◽  
Pulsed Magnetic Field ◽  
Magnetic Field Treatment ◽  
Spherical Crystals ◽  
Refinement Effect

The influences of different pulse voltage and mold temperature on solidified structure of 6061 alloy under low-voltage pulsed magnetic field (LVPMF) were studied. The results show that grain of 6061 alloy can be refined greatly by LVPMF treatment. The dendrite growth is restrained and the microstructure is changed from larger dendrite grains to smaller nondendritic grains. When the pulse voltage is at 0V-300V, grain size of the alloy decreases as pulse voltage increases, and the primary phase degrades from developed dendrites into rose-like or spherical crystals. When the mold temperature is at 20°C-600°C, the decrease of mold temperature enhances the refinement effect of LVPMF processing. With the decrease of the mold temperature, grain size of the alloy decreases.

Grain Refinement of Superalloy K4169 with Low-Voltage Pulsed Magnetic Field Treatment

2013 ◽  
Vol 821-822 ◽  
pp. 877-882
Author(s):  
Xiao Hua Xie ◽  
Le Ping Chen ◽  
Cheng Bo Xiao ◽  
Xin Tang
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Mold Temperature ◽  
Primary Phase ◽  
Pulsed Magnetic Field ◽  
Pouring Temperature ◽  
Average Grain Size ◽  
Magnetic Field Treatment ◽  
Equiaxed Grains ◽  
Refinement Effect

The influences of different pouring temperature and mold temperature on solidified structure of superalloy K4169 under low-voltage pulsed magnetic field (LVPMF) were investigated in the paper. The experimental results show that solidified structure of superalloy K4169 under LVPMF can be refined greatly with appropriate cooling rate of the alloy. The dendrite growth is restrained and the microstructure is changed from larger dendrite grains to smaller equiaxed grains. When the pouring temperature is at 1380 °C-1530 °C or the mold temperature is at 1000 °C-1300 °C, the increase of pouring temperature or mold temperature enhances the refinement effect of LVPMF processing. With the increase of the pouring temperature or the mold temperature, average grain size of the alloy decreases and the primary phase degrades from developed dendrites into equiaxed crystals under the LVPMF.

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