Graphene-Reinforced Carbon-Bonded Coarse-Grained Refractories

Carbon-bonded alumina refractories offer excellent thermal shock performance but are lacking in terms of mechanical strength. In the present contribution, the influence of the particle packing and the addition of graphene oxide (GO) to carbon-bonded alumina refractories on the physical and mechanical properties before and after thermal shock was investigated. Coarse tabular alumina grains were coated by a GO suspension and used to prepare dry-pressed compacts. The included graphite fraction (15 wt%) was either regarded as a lubricating matrix component or as a quasi-spherical component of a calculated density-optimized aggregate size distribution. During coking, the GO was reduced to thermally reduced graphene. The porosity, true density and thermal shock behavior in terms of the cold modulus of rupture (CMOR) and Young’s modulus were compared. Samples with a higher density were obtained when the irregularly shaped graphite was considered as the matrix component (lubricant). The results showed that the use of GO had a positive impact on the mechanical properties of the graphene-reinforced Al2O3–C refractories, especially in the case of a less optimized packing, due to the bridging of delamination gaps. In addition, the thermal shock only had a minor impact on the Young’s modulus and CMOR values of the samples. SEM investigation revealed very similar microstructures in coked as well as thermally shocked samples.

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Mechanical Properties of Water Stabilized Plasma Spray-Formed Alumina-13wt% Titania

Thermal Spray 1996: Proceedings from the National Thermal Spray Conference ◽

10.31399/asm.cp.itsc1996p0835 ◽

1996 ◽

Author(s):

S.H. Leigh ◽

C.C. Berndt ◽

S. Sampath ◽

H. Herman

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Young’S Modulus ◽

Plasma Spray ◽

Young's Modulus ◽

Bend Test ◽

Modulus Of Rupture ◽

Water Stabilized Plasma ◽

Point Bend Test ◽

Point Bend ◽

Four Point Bend Test

Abstract Mechanical properties of water stabilized plasma spray-formed Al2O3-13wt%TiO2 have been investigated by using indentation techniques and a four-point bend test. Young's modulus was determined by four point bend, nano- and Knoop indentation tests. Modulus of rupture was measured by the four-point bend test. The anisotropic behavior as well as the reduced Young's modulus and strength of thermal spray deposits are extensively investigated and can be related to the unique microstructure; i.e., the spheroidal shape of pores, cracks and splats as well as inter-lamellar boundaries. The heat treatment substantially enhanced the mechanical properties and the microstructure becomes more homogeneous and isotropic; that is, the deposits lose their unique nature and become more similar to bulk materials.

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Physical and Mechanical Properties of Fast Growing Polyploid Acacia Hybrids (A. auriculiformis × A. mangium) from Vietnam

Forests ◽

10.3390/f11070717 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (7) ◽

pp. 717

Author(s):

Dang Duc Viet ◽

Te Ma ◽

Tetsuya Inagaki ◽

Nguyen Tu Kim ◽

Nghiem Quynh Chi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Moisture Content ◽

Young’S Modulus ◽

Equilibrium Moisture Content ◽

Compression Strength ◽

Young's Modulus ◽

Basic Density ◽

Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽

Modulus Of Rupture ◽

Acacia Auriculiformis

Acacia plants are globally important resources in the wood industry, but particularly in Southeast Asian countries. In the present study, we compared the physical and mechanical properties of polyploid Acacia (3x and 4x) clones with those of diploid (2x) clones grown in Vietnam. We randomly selected 29 trees aged 3.8 years from different taxa for investigation. BV10 and BV16 clones represented the diploid controls; X101 and X102 were the triploid clones; and AA-4x, AM-4x, and AH-4x represented neo-tetraploid families of Acacia auriculiformis, Acacia mangium, and their hybrid clones. The following metrics were measured in each plant: stem height levels, basic density, air-dry equilibrium moisture content, modulus of rupture (MOR), modulus of elasticity (MOE), compression strength, and Young’s modulus. We found that the equilibrium moisture content significantly differed among clones, and basic density varied from pith-to-bark and in an axial direction. In addition, the basic density of AA-4x was significantly higher than that of the control clones. Furthermore, the MOR of AM-4x was considerably lower than the control clones, whereas the MOE of X101 was significantly higher than the control values. The compression strength of AM-4x was significantly lower than that of the control clones, but AH-4x had a significantly higher Young’s modulus. Our results suggest that polyploid Acacia hybrids have the potential to be alternative species for providing wood with improved properties to the forestry sector of Vietnam. Furthermore, the significant differences among the clones indicate that opportunities exist for selection and the improvement of wood quality via selective breeding for specific properties.

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Evaluation of Grinding Performance by Mechanical Properties of Super Abrasive Wheel - Relationship between Modulus of Rupture and Critical Grain Holding Power (2nd Report)

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.1017.267 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 1017 ◽

pp. 267-272 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Takekazu Sawa ◽

Naohiro Nishikawa ◽

Yasushi Ikuse

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Young’S Modulus ◽

Bending Strength ◽

Young's Modulus ◽

Diamond Wheel ◽

Modulus Of Rupture ◽

Bending Test ◽

Abrasive Wheel ◽

Holding Power ◽

Grinding Performance

This study was examined about the relationship between the fillers added to the grain layer of a resinoid bond diamond wheel and mechanical properties, the grade, the grinding performance. In the abrasion test using a constant pressure grinding, it was shown clearly that the critical grain holding power changed by kinds of fillers. On the other hand, in the constant cut surface grinding, the grinding interval was evaluated based on the grinding force. And, it was confirmed that the grinding interval changed by kinds of filler. Also, it was found that the characteristics of truing and dressing changed by kinds of filler. In addition, Young's modulus and bending strength of the grain layer of a resinoid bond diamond wheel was measured by three point bending test and ultrasonic pulse method. In the results, it checked that the mechanical properties such as bending strength and Young's modulus of a grain layer changed by kinds of filler. And, the modulus of rupture was calculated from the Young's modulus and bending strength.The result of having compared the modulus of rupture with the critical grain holding power, it was found that the modulus of rupture and the critical grain holding power have good correlation. Namely, the critical grain holding power of a resinoid bond diamond wheel can be evaluated by the modulus of rupture. Furthermore, it was shown that the grinding performance may be able to be predicted by the modulus of rupture of a grain layer of a resinoid bond diamond wheel.

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Mechanical properties of FeAlSi powders prepared by mechanical alloying from different initial feedstock materials

Matériaux & Techniques ◽

10.1051/mattech/2018063 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 107 (2) ◽

pp. 207 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Jaroslav Čech ◽

Petr Haušild ◽

Miroslav Karlík ◽

Veronika Kadlecová ◽

Jiří Čapek ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Mechanical Alloying ◽

Young’S Modulus ◽

Milling Time ◽

Young's Modulus ◽

Element Model ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

X Ray ◽

Powder Particles ◽

Complete Homogenization

FeAl20Si20 (wt.%) powders prepared by mechanical alloying from different initial feedstock materials (Fe, Al, Si, FeAl27) were investigated in this study. Scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and nanoindentation techniques were used to analyze microstructure, phase composition and mechanical properties (hardness and Young’s modulus). Finite element model was developed to account for the decrease in measured values of mechanical properties of powder particles with increasing penetration depth caused by surrounding soft resin used for embedding powder particles. Progressive homogenization of the powders’ microstructure and an increase of hardness and Young’s modulus with milling time were observed and the time for complete homogenization was estimated.

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First principles computation of composition dependent elastic constants of omega in titanium alloys: implications on mechanical behavior

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-021-91594-5 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

R. Salloom ◽

S. A. Mantri ◽

R. Banerjee ◽

S. G. Srinivasan

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Young’S Modulus ◽

First Principles ◽

Young's Modulus ◽

Group Vi ◽

Group V ◽

Β Phase ◽

Ti Alloys ◽

Ω Phase ◽

Stabilizer Concentration

AbstractFor decades the poor mechanical properties of Ti alloys were attributed to the intrinsic brittleness of the hexagonal ω-phase that has fewer than 5-independent slip systems. We contradict this conventional wisdom by coupling first-principles and cluster expansion calculations with experiments. We show that the elastic properties of the ω-phase can be systematically varied as a function of its composition to enhance both the ductility and strength of the Ti-alloy. Studies with five prototypical β-stabilizer solutes (Nb, Ta, V, Mo, and W) show that increasing β-stabilizer concentration destabilizes the ω-phase, in agreement with experiments. The Young’s modulus of ω-phase also decreased at larger concentration of β-stabilizers. Within the region of ω-phase stability, addition of Nb, Ta, and V (Group-V elements) decreased Young’s modulus more steeply compared to Mo and W (Group-VI elements) additions. The higher values of Young’s modulus of Ti–W and Ti–Mo binaries is related to the stronger stabilization of ω-phase due to the higher number of valence electrons. Density of states (DOS) calculations also revealed a stronger covalent bonding in the ω-phase compared to a metallic bonding in β-phase, and indicate that alloying is a promising route to enhance the ω-phase’s ductility. Overall, the mechanical properties of ω-phase predicted by our calculations agree well with the available experiments. Importantly, our study reveals that ω precipitates are not intrinsically embrittling and detrimental, and that we can create Ti-alloys with both good ductility and strength by tailoring ω precipitates' composition instead of completely eliminating them.

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Tailoring a Low Young Modulus for a Beta Titanium Alloy by Combining Severe Plastic Deformation with Solution Treatment

Materials ◽

10.3390/ma14133467 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (13) ◽

pp. 3467

Author(s):

Anna Nocivin ◽

Doina Raducanu ◽

Bogdan Vasile ◽

Corneliu Trisca-Rusu ◽

Elisabeta Mirela Cojocaru ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

Mechanical Properties ◽

Plastic Deformation ◽

Severe Plastic Deformation ◽

Young’S Modulus ◽

Young's Modulus ◽

Solution Treatment ◽

Young Modulus ◽

Orthopedic Implants ◽

Beta Titanium Alloy

The present paper analyzed the microstructural characteristics and the mechanical properties of a Ti–Nb–Zr–Fe–O alloy of β-Ti type obtained by combining severe plastic deformation (SPD), for which the total reduction was of etot = 90%, with two variants of super-transus solution treatment (ST). The objective was to obtain a low Young’s modulus with sufficient high strength in purpose to use the alloy as a biomaterial for orthopedic implants. The microstructure analysis was conducted through X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) investigations. The analyzed mechanical properties reveal promising values for yield strength (YS) and ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of about 770 and 1100 MPa, respectively, with a low value of Young’s modulus of about 48–49 GPa. The conclusion is that satisfactory mechanical properties for this type of alloy can be obtained if considering a proper combination of SPD + ST parameters and a suitable content of β-stabilizing alloying elements, especially the Zr/Nb ratio.

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Phase Formation, Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Mg67Ag33 as Potential Biomaterial

Metals ◽

10.3390/met11030461 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 461

Author(s):

Konrad Kosiba ◽

Konda Gokuldoss Prashanth ◽

Sergio Scudino

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Young’S Modulus ◽

Young's Modulus ◽

Equilibrium Phase ◽

Antibacterial Properties ◽

Equilibrium Phase Diagram ◽

Compressive Yield Strength ◽

X Ray ◽

Fine Grained ◽

Equilibrium Phases

The phase and microstructure formation as well as mechanical properties of the rapidly solidified Mg67Ag33 (at. %) alloy were investigated. Owing to kinetic constraints effective during rapid cooling, the formation of equilibrium phases is suppressed. Instead, the microstructure is mainly composed of oversaturated hexagonal closest packed Mg-based dendrites surrounded by a mixture of phases, as probed by X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. A possible non-equilibrium phase diagram is suggested. Mainly because of the fine-grained dendritic and interdendritic microstructure, the material shows appreciable mechanical properties, such as a compressive yield strength and Young’s modulus of 245 ± 5 MPa and 63 ± 2 GPa, respectively. Due to this low Young’s modulus, the Mg67Ag33 alloy has potential for usage as biomaterial and challenges ahead, such as biomechanical compatibility, biodegradability and antibacterial properties are outlined.

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Effect of Nanopores on Mechanical Properties of the Shape Memory Alloy

Micromachines ◽

10.3390/mi12050529 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (5) ◽

pp. 529

Author(s):

Chunzhi Du ◽

Zhifan Li ◽

Bingfei Liu

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Constitutive Model ◽

Shape Memory ◽

Young’S Modulus ◽

Residual Strain ◽

Surface Effect ◽

Young's Modulus ◽

Strain Curve ◽

Stress Strain ◽

Strength Limit

Nanoporous Shape Memory Alloys (SMA) are widely used in aerospace, military industry, medical and health and other fields. More and more attention has been paid to its mechanical properties. In particular, when the size of the pores is reduced to the nanometer level, the effect of the surface effect of the nanoporous material on the mechanical properties of the SMA will increase sharply, and the residual strain of the SMA material will change with the nanoporosity. In this work, the expression of Young’s modulus of nanopore SMA considering surface effects is first derived, which is a function of nanoporosity and nanopore size. Based on the obtained Young’s modulus, a constitutive model of nanoporous SMA considering residual strain is established. Then, the stress–strain curve of dense SMA based on the new constitutive model is drawn by numerical method. The results are in good agreement with the simulation results in the published literature. Finally, the stress-strain curves of SMA with different nanoporosities are drawn, and it is concluded that the Young’s modulus and strength limit decrease with the increase of nanoporosity.

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Effect of Castor Oil Impregnation on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Bacterial Cellulose

Polymers from Renewable Resources ◽

10.1177/204124791200300102 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 13-26

Author(s):

Myrtha Karina ◽

Lucia Indrarti ◽

Rike Yudianti ◽

Indriyati

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Tensile Strength ◽

Bacterial Cellulose ◽

Young’S Modulus ◽

Castor Oil ◽

Young's Modulus ◽

Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽

Scanning Electron Micrographs ◽

Elongation At Break ◽

Acetone Water

The effect of castor oil on the physical and mechanical properties of bacterial cellulose is described. Bacterial cellulose (BC) was impregnated with 0.5–2% (w/v) castor oil (CO) in acetone–water, providing BCCO films. Scanning electron micrographs revealed that the castor oil penetrated the pores of the bacterial cellulose, resulting in a smoother morphology and enhanced hydrophilicity. Castor oil caused a slight change in crystallinity indices and resulted in reduced tensile strength and Young's modulus but increased elongation at break. A significant reduction in tensile strength and Young's modulus was achieved in BCCO films with 2% castor oil, and there was an improvement in elongation at break and hydrophilicity. Impregnation with castor oil, a biodegradable and safe plasticiser, resulted in less rigid and more ductile composites.

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Mechanical Properties of Pyrolytic "SiOCN" Thin Coatings

MRS Proceedings ◽

10.1557/proc-308-577 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 308 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Sandrine Bec ◽

André Tonck ◽

Jean-Luc Loubet

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Heat Treatment ◽

Young’S Modulus ◽

Young's Modulus ◽

Ceramic Coatings ◽

Optical Observation ◽

Thin Coatings ◽

Polymer Precursors ◽

Polymeric State

ABSTRACTPyrolysis of polymer precursors (polysilazane) is a technologically and economically interesting way to produce thin ceramic coatings. However, many cracks appear and decohesion occurs during pyrolysis when the ceramic coatings (SiOCN) are thicker than 0.5 micrometers. In order to understand these cracking phenomena, the coatings are mechanically characterized by nanoindentation at different stages of the pyrolysis heat treatment.During pyrolysis, the cracking temperature is detected by in-situ optical observation. The thickness of the coatings varies during pyrolysis from 3 micrometers at the polymeric state to 1 micrometer at the ceramic state. The coatings' properties, hardness and Young's modulus are evaluated after heat treatment, taking into account the substrate's influence. A large variation of these properties occurs at the cracking temperature. Both the hardness and the Young's modulus are multiplied by a factor of 10. By analysing these results, we show that cracking is correlated with the evolution of the coatings' mechanical properties during the transformation.

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