Formation of Amorphous Metallic Alloys by Solid-State Reactions

MRS Bulletin ◽  
1986 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 55-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo B. Schwarz
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Amorphous Alloy ◽  
Rapid Quenching ◽  
Metallic Alloys ◽  
Solid State Reactions ◽  
Undercooled Liquid ◽  
Reaction Products ◽  
Amorphous Metallic Alloys ◽  
New Methods ◽  
Methods Of Synthesis

AbstractFor the last 25 years, amorphous metallic alloys have been prepared by the rapid quenching of melts. Recently, new methods of synthesis based on isothermal solid-state reactions have been developed. It has further been shown that the reaction products can be predicted from free energy diagrams that treat the amorphous alloy as an undercooled liquid. These discoveries have opened new windows to the synthesis of novel metastable materials, both amorphous and crystalline. This paper reviews the basic concepts behind amorphization by solid-state reactions and discusses our current understanding of the nucleation and growth of the amorphous alloy.

TEM study of amorphization of Cu and Ti foils by cold-rolling

1990 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 146-147
Author(s):  
W. A. Chiou ◽  
N. L. Jeon ◽  
Genbao Xu ◽  
M. Meshii
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Cold Rolling ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Rapid Quenching ◽  
Vapor Condensation ◽  
Metallic Alloys ◽  
Solid State Reactions ◽  
High Energy Particle ◽  
Amorphous Metallic Alloys ◽  
Thin Foils

For many years amorphous metallic alloys have been prepared by rapid quenching techniques such as vapor condensation or melt quenching. Recently, solid-state reactions have shown to be an alternative for synthesizing amorphous metallic alloys. While solid-state amorphization by ball milling and high energy particle irradiation have been investigated extensively, the growth of amorphous phase by cold-rolling has been limited. This paper presents a morphological and structural study of amorphization of Cu and Ti foils by rolling.Samples of high purity Cu (99.999%) and Ti (99.99%) foils with a thickness of 0.025 mm were used as starting materials. These thin foils were cut to 5 cm (w) × 10 cm (1), and the surface was cleaned with acetone. A total of twenty alternatively stacked Cu and Ti foils were then rolled. Composite layers following each rolling pass were cleaned with acetone, cut into half and stacked together, and then rolled again.

Crosslinking Reaction of Rubber with Aldehydes

1970 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 188-209
Author(s):  
Y. Minoura ◽  
M. Tsukasa
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Organic Acids ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Lewis Acids ◽  
Solid State Reactions ◽  
Crosslinking Reaction ◽  
Reaction Products ◽  
Toluenesulfonic Acid ◽  
Ionic Reaction ◽  
Acidic Catalysts

Abstract The reactions of rubber with aldehydes have previously been studied in latex or in solutions and the reaction products formed by cyclization, condensation, or addition, have been reported. In the present study, solid-state reactions of rubber with aldehydes were carried out. It was found that crosslinked rubbers may be obtained by press curing in the presence of aldehydes with acidic catalysts. Poly-chloroprene and Hypalon especially undergo these reactions without a catalyst or with a small amount of catalyst. In the experiments using various aldehydes, some improvements in the properties of the crosslinked rubber were observed when aldehydes such as paraformaldehyde or α-polyoxymethylene were used. Some Lewis acids such as SnCl2·2H2O were found to be more effective catalysts than the above, and it was found that organic acids such as p-toluenesulfonic acid could also be used. The curing seemed to be an ionic reaction. The physical properties of the crosslinked rubber are similar to those of sulfur-cured rubbers.

HREM study of crystal-amorphous transformation of Cu-Ti multilayers by cold-rolling

1992 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-51
Author(s):  
W. A. Chiou ◽  
C. S. Lin ◽  
M. Meshii
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Cold Rolling ◽  
Mechanical Alloying ◽  
Structural Transformation ◽  
Amorphous Alloys ◽  
Metallic Alloys ◽  
Solid State Reactions ◽  
Scientific Interest ◽  
Real Process ◽  
Amorphous States

Amorphous alloys have been of scientific interest for more than three decades because of their improved properties (physical, mechanical, magnetic, corrosion, etc.) as compared with those of the same alloys in the crystalline states. Recently, solid-state reactions have been shown to be a potential technology for synthesis of amorphous metallic alloys. While different mechanisms of amorphization have been proposed, the real process is still in debate. To study the amorphization process in more detail, information of structural transformation from crystalline to amorphous states during the processing (e.g., mechanical alloying) is essential. This paper presents an interfacial study of Cu and Ti foils by cold-rolling.

Fabrication of NiAl Intermetallic from Dense Elemental Powder Blends VIA Solid State Reactions

1996 ◽  
Vol 460 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Farber ◽  
I. Gotman ◽  
E. Y. Gutmanas
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Solid State Reactions ◽  
Full Density ◽  
Reaction Products ◽  
Liquid Phases ◽  
High Temperature Synthesis ◽  
Heat Treated ◽  
Micron Size ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Two Stages

ABSTRACTDense NiAl intermetallic was synthesized from very fine elemental powders via solid state reactions. Homogeneous blends of micron size Ni and Al powders were consolidated to full density and heat treated in a 425–800°C temperature range. During heat treatment, formation of various intermediate intermetallics phases: NiAl3, Ni2A13, Ni3Al and NiAl was observed. The sequence and kinetics of these phase formations at different temperatures were studied employing X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD). A model for a description of synthesis reaction kinetics in Ni-Al blends was developed. Based on the obtained results, the synthesis of NiAl was performed in two stages : reactions in 425–550°C range with consumption of Al, followed by a reaction at up to 800°C. It allowed uncontrolled SHS (self propagating high temperature synthesis, resulting in the occurrence of liquid phases and in formation of reaction products in a very fast /explosive manner) to be avoid. The synthesis temperatures are considerably lower than those used currently in processing of NiAl.

Solid State Interfacial Reactions Between Tic Thin Films and Ti3AI Substrates

1995 ◽  
Vol 398 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weimin Si ◽  
Michael Dudley ◽  
Pengxing Li ◽  
Renjie Wu
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Ion Beam ◽  
Depth Profiling ◽  
Solid State Reactions ◽  
Reaction Products ◽  
Ion Beam Sputtering ◽  
Thermodynamical Equilibrium ◽  
Beam Sputtering ◽  
Kinetics Of

ABSTRACTThe products and kinetics of solid state reactions between TiC and Ti3Al have been investigated using X-ray diffractometry (XRD) and Auger electron spectroscopy (AES) with Ar ion beam sputtering. Diffusion couples were prepared by sputtering TiC thin films onto polished Ti3AI substrates, and then isothermally annealed in vacuum in the temperature range of 800 to 1000°C for 0.25 to 2.25 hours. The thickness of the interfacial reaction layer was obtained from AES elemental concentration depth profiling, while the reaction products were identified from XRD spectra. In the TiC/Ti3Al system, the reaction product was primarily P(Ti3AlC) phase. The growth-rate of the reaction product was fitted to a parabolic growth law (dZ/dt = k1/Z) and the activation energy of the rate constant was about 36.16 kcal/mole. The reaction mechanism will be discussed on the basis of thermodynamical equilibrium in Ti-Al-C ternary system.

The Formation of Nial Phase and Layered Carbon Precipitates During Ni3Al/SiC Solid State Reactions

1990 ◽  
Vol 213 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. C. Chou ◽  
T. G. Nieh
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Reaction Zone ◽  
Solid State Reactions ◽  
Growth Rate Constant ◽  
Reaction Products ◽  
Rate Limiting Step ◽  
Limiting Step ◽  
Nial Phase ◽  
Carbon Precipitation ◽  
Rate Limiting

ABSTRACTSolid state reactions of Ni3A1 with SiC have been studied at 1000°C. Three layered reaction products consisting of NiAl Ni5,4Al1Si2, and Ni(5.4−x)A11Si2+C were formed in the reaction zone. The Ni5.4AllSi2 layer showed carbon precipitation free, while modulated carbon bands were formed in the Ni(5.4−x)A11Si2+C layer. Carbon precipitates were found to exist in either a disordered or partially ordered (graphitic) state, depending upon their locations from the SiC reaction interface. The NiAl layer showed dramatic contrast difference compared to the Ni3Al and Ni5.4Al1Si2 layers, and was bounded by the Ni3Al/NiAl and NiAl/Ni5.4A1lSi2 phase boundaries. The kinetics of the NiAl formation was limited by diffusion, and the growth rate constant was measured to be 2 × 10−10cm2/s. The thickness of the reaction zone on the Ni3Al side was always greater than that on the SiC side, suggesting that the decomposition of the SiC may be a rate limiting step for the SiC/Ni3Al reactions. An Al-rejection model, based on a lower solid solubility of Al in the Ni-Al-Si ternary phase than in the Ni3A1 intermetallic compound, is proposed to explain the formation of NiAl phase. The rate limiting step for the Ni3Al/SiC reactions is discussed in light of discontinuous decomposition of SiC, which leads to the formation of alternating C and Ni(5 4−x)Al1Si2 layers in the reaction zone. Preliminary results on C precipitation behavior in NiAl/SiC system are reported.

Artificially Synthesized Non-Coherent Interfaces in Fe-Ti Multilayers and their Influence on Solid State Reactions

1994 ◽  
Vol 343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z.H. Yan ◽  
M.L. Trudeau ◽  
A. Van Neste ◽  
R. Schulz ◽  
D.H. Ryan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Amorphous Phase ◽  
Interfacial Structure ◽  
Solid State Reactions ◽  
Interfacial Region ◽  
Reaction Products ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Preparation Conditions ◽  
Mössbauer Measurements ◽  
Coherent Interfaces

ABSTRACTThe influence of the interfacial structure on the solid state reaction products in Fe-Ti multilayers has been studied using various preparation conditions and characterization techniques. Sharp and diffused interfaces were produced by using either sequential or co-evaporation in the interfacial region. The reaction product, in the case of the sharp interface, is the bcc supersaturated solid solution of Ti(Fe) while, in the case of the diffused interface, an amorphous phase is formed. Therefore, nucleating the amorphous phase at the interface by local co-evaporation alters the reaction path observed in Fe-Ti multilayers. The solid state reactions were studied using low and high angle X-ray diffraction and Mossbauer measurements. The results are discussed in light of recent thermodynamic calculations on the Fe-Ti system.

Microstructural Variations in Melt-Spun Rapidly Solidified Ribbons

1985 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. 54-55
Author(s):  
L. A. Bendersky ◽  
W. J. Boettinger
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Processing Parameters ◽  
Heat Extraction ◽  
Solid State Reactions ◽  
Careful Examination ◽  
Ion Milling ◽  
Melt Spun ◽  
Wheel Side ◽  
Rapidly Solidified ◽  
Heat Extraction Rate

Rapid solidification produces a wide variety of sub-micron scale microstructure. Generally, the microstructure depends on the imposed melt undercooling and heat extraction rate. The microstructure can vary strongly not only due to processing parameters changes but also during the process itself, as a result of recalescence. Hence, careful examination of different locations in rapidly solidified products should be performed. Additionally, post-solidification solid-state reactions can alter the microstructure.The objective of the present work is to demonstrate the strong microstructural changes in different regions of melt-spun ribbon for three different alloys. The locations of the analyzed structures were near the wheel side (W) and near the center (C) of the ribbons. The TEM specimens were prepared by selective electropolishing or ion milling.

The wustite-spinel interface

1987 ◽  
Vol 45 ◽  
pp. 268-269
Author(s):  
S.R. Summerfelt ◽  
C.B. Carter
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Solid State Reaction ◽  
Strain Energy ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Lattice Misfit ◽  
Solid State Reactions ◽  
Oxygen Sublattice ◽  
Large Particles ◽  
Small Lattice ◽  
Coherent Interfaces

The wustite-spinel interface can be viewed as a model interface because the wustite and spinel can share a common f.c.c. oxygen sublattice such that only the cations distribution changes on crossing the interface. In this study, the interface has been formed by a solid state reaction involving either external or internal oxidation. In systems with very small lattice misfit, very large particles (>lμm) with coherent interfaces have been observed. Previously, the wustite-spinel interface had been observed to facet on {111} planes for MgFe2C4 and along {100} planes for MgAl2C4 and MgCr2O4, the spinel then grows preferentially in the <001> direction. Reasons for these experimental observations have been discussed by Henriksen and Kingery by considering the strain energy. The point-defect chemistry of such solid state reactions has been examined by Schmalzried. Although MgO has been the principal matrix material examined, others such as NiO have also been studied.

The use of high-resolution FESEM to study solid-state phase transformations and reactions

1994 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
pp. 1028-1029
Author(s):  
P. G. Kotula ◽  
D. D. Erickson ◽  
C. B. Carter
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Phase Transformations ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Quantitative Information ◽  
Solid State Reactions ◽  
Critical Dimensions ◽  
Backscattered Electrons ◽  
Backscattered Electron

High-resolution field-emission-gun scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) has recently emerged as an extremely powerful method for characterizing the micro- or nanostructure of materials. The development of high efficiency backscattered-electron detectors has increased the resolution attainable with backscattered-electrons to almost that attainable with secondary-electrons. This increased resolution allows backscattered-electron imaging to be utilized to study materials once possible only by TEM. In addition to providing quantitative information, such as critical dimensions, SEM is more statistically representative. That is, the amount of material that can be sampled with SEM for a given measurement is many orders of magnitude greater than that with TEM.In the present work, a Hitachi S-900 FESEM (operating at 5kV) equipped with a high-resolution backscattered electron detector, has been used to study the α-Fe2O3 enhanced or seeded solid-state phase transformations of sol-gel alumina and solid-state reactions in the NiO/α-Al2O3 system. In both cases, a thin-film cross-section approach has been developed to facilitate the investigation. Specifically, the FESEM allows transformed- or reaction-layer thicknesses along interfaces that are millimeters in length to be measured with a resolution of better than 10nm.

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