Influence of Al-Content on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties in ZrAlN Coatings

2014 ◽  
Vol 1004-1005 ◽  
pp. 778-783 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Ying Zhu ◽  
Jun Du ◽  
Gui Min Liu ◽  
Xiao Hui Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Phase Structure ◽  
Cubic Phase ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Al Content ◽  
Microstructure And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Indentation Methods

Zirconium aluminum nitride coatings have been deposited onto Ti-6Al-4V substrates by reactive magnetron sputtering in order to investigate the influence of Al-content on the microstructure and mechanical properties. The morphology and microstructure of the coatings were investigated by field emission scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Nanoindentation and Vicker’s indentation methods were employed to measure the hardness and toughness of the coatings, respectively. The results show that a structure of single cubic phase with twinning is formed at Al content of x ≤ 0.23, and a two-phase structure of hexagonal and cubic phase is formed at Al content of x ≥ 0.47. Hardness and toughness of the Zr1-xAlxN coatings show similar tendency with the increasing of Al-content. Both of them reach the maximum values at x=0.23 and drop to the minimum values at x=0.47, after that, they slightly increase with the increasing Al-content. The enhanced hardness and toughness achieved at x=0.23 is ascribed not only to single cubic phase structure but also to twinning structure.

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Spray-Deposited Zn-30Al-1Cu Alloy

2012 ◽  
Vol 706-709 ◽  
pp. 264-267
Author(s):  
Feng Wang ◽  
Bai Qing Xiong ◽  
Yon Gan Zhang ◽  
Hong Wei Liu ◽  
Zhi Hui Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Chinese Script ◽  
Spray Atomization ◽  
Test Results ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Microstructure And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Transmission Electron

In this study, Zn-30Al-1Cu alloy was synthesized by the spray atomization and deposition technique. The microstructure and mechanical properties of the alloy were studied using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and tensile tests. It can be seen that the microstructure of spray-deposited Zn-30Al-1Cu alloy is composed of the Zn/Al eutectoids and few compounds. The Zn/Al eutectoids were shown lamellar, particle and Chinese script morphologies. The compound phases in the microstructure of the spray-deposited alloy were examined. The property test results indicate that the spray-deposited Zn-30Al-1Cu alloy displays superior tensile strength.

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Fe-Ni-Mn-Al Alloys

2004 ◽  
Vol 842 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. W. Wittmann ◽  
I. Baker ◽  
J. A. Hanna
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Single Phase ◽  
Al Alloys ◽  
Chemical Compositions ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Microstructure And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Cast Alloys

ABSTRACTIn an attempt to produce a two-phase alloy consisting of a L21–structured (Fe, Ni)2MnAl-based phase in either a B2 or b.c.c. matrix, seven Fe-Ni-Mn-Al alloys were cast. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) of the as-cast alloys revealed a range of microstructures including single phase L21, a f.c.c./B2 eutectic, and alternating, coherent 10–60 nm wide ordered and disordered b.c.c. rods aligned along <100>. A description of the phases, including chemical compositions and hardnesses is presented.

Synthesis and upconversion luminescence properties of CaF2:Yb3+,Er3+ nanoparticles obtained from SBA-15 template

2010 ◽  
Vol 25 (10) ◽  
pp. 2035-2041 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhiguo Xia ◽  
Peng Du
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Upconversion Luminescence ◽  
Emission Spectra ◽  
Average Diameter ◽  
Cubic Phase ◽  
Pumping Power ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Temperature Dependent ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron

CaF2:Yb3+,Er3+ upconversion (UC) luminescence nanoparticles have been synthesized using mesoporous silica (SBA-15) as a hard template. The samples were characterized by x-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectra, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and UC emission spectra, respectively. Highly crystalline cubic phase CaF2:Yb3+,Er3+ nanoparticles are uniformly distributed with an average diameter of about 40–50 nm, and the formation process is also demonstrated. The UC fluorescence has been realized in the as-prepared CaF2:Yb3+,Er3+ nanoparticles on 980-nm excitation. The UC emission transitions for 4F9/2–4I15/2 (red), 2H11/2–4I15/2 (green), 4S3/2–4I15/2 (green), and 2H9/2–4I15/2 (violet) in the Yb3+/Er3+ codoped CaF2 nanoparticles depending on pumping power and temperature have been discussed. The UC mechanism, especially the origin on the temperature-dependent UC emission intensities ratio between 2H11/2 and 4S3/2 levels, have been proposed.

scholarly journals Enhancement of Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Polylactic Acid/Polycaprolactone Blends by Hydrophilic Nanoclay

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chern Chiet Eng ◽  
Nor Azowa Ibrahim ◽  
Norhazlin Zainuddin ◽  
Hidayah Ariffin ◽  
Wan Md. Zin Wan Yunus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polylactic Acid ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Basal Spacing ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

The effects of hydrophilic nanoclay, Nanomer PGV, on mechanical properties of Polylactic Acid (PLA)/Polycaprolactone (PCL) blends were investigated and compared with hydrophobic clay, Montmorillonite K10. The PLA/PCL/clay composites were prepared by melt intercalation technique and the composites were characterized by X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). FTIR spectra indicated that formation of hydrogen bond between hydrophilic clay with the matrix. XRD results show that shifting of basal spacing when clay incorporated into polymer matrix. TEM micrographs reveal the formation of agglomerate in the composites. Based on mechanical properties results, addition of clay Nanomer PGV significantly enhances the flexibility of PLA/PCL blends about 136.26%. TGA showed that the presence of clay improve thermal stability of blends. DMA show the addition of clay increase storage modulus and the presence of clay Nanomer PGV slightly shift two Tg of blends become closer suggest that the presence of clay slightly compatibilizer the PLA/PCL blends. SEM micrographs revealed that presence of Nanomer PGV in blends influence the miscibility of the blends. The PLA/PCL blends become more homogeneous and consist of single phase morphology.

Luminescent properties of Y2O3:Eu3+ nanophosphor prepared from urea added precursor using flame spray pyrolysis

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (8) ◽  
pp. 2584-2588 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jae Seok Lee ◽  
Se Jin Kim ◽  
Tae Kon Kim ◽  
Rajiv K. Singh ◽  
Madhav B. Ranade
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Spray Pyrolysis ◽  
Red Light ◽  
Luminescent Properties ◽  
Flame Spray Pyrolysis ◽  
Cubic Phase ◽  
Flame Spray ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Synthesis Conditions ◽  
Transmission Electron

Y2O3:Eu3+ nanophosphor was synthesized by flame spray pyrolysis (FSP) from urea added nitrate based liquid precursor. In this study, urea serves as fuel and subsequently provides additional heat in the flame zone during the synthesis of phosphor particles. The end product shows cubic phase Y2O3:Eu3+ nanophosphor successfully prepared by FSP without heat treatment. The influence of synthesis conditions such as different mol of urea and nitrate source materials in aqueous solution, and doping concentration on luminescent properties, were investigated. The characteristics of nanophosphor such as crystallinity and morphology under various experiments of conditions were carried out by x-ray diffraction (XRD) and field emission-scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM). The particle size of product was found to be in the range of 20–30 nm from transmission electron microscopy (TEM). In photoluminescence (PL) properties, Y2O3:Eu3+ nanophosphor emitted red light with a peak wavelength of 609 nm when excited with 398 nm wavelength photons.

Solvothermal Synthesis of CeO2 Nanoparticles

2011 ◽  
Vol 236-238 ◽  
pp. 2000-2003
Author(s):  
Yong Cai Zhang ◽  
En Ren Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Absorption Spectrum ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Solvothermal Synthesis ◽  
Oxygen Vacancies ◽  
Cubic Phase ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron

Ultrafine CeO2 nanoparticles were synthesized directly via solvothermal treatment of Ce(NO3)3·6H2O powder in toluene at 180 °C for 48 h, and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and UV-vis absorption spectrum. The results from XRD, Raman and XPS revealed the formation of pure cubic phase CeO2 with some oxygen vacancies. The TEM image disclosed that the as-synthesized CeO2 comprised nanoparticles of about 5–8 nm. The UV-vis absorption spectrum showed that the as-synthesized CeO2 nanoparticles had a wide UV absorption band centered at around 326 nm (3.8 eV).

Influence of number of ECAP passes on microstructure and mechanical properties of AZ31 magnesium alloy

2012 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 711-717 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Bryła ◽  
J. Dutkiewicz ◽  
L. Litynska-Dobrzynska ◽  
L.L. Rokhlin ◽  
P. Kurtyka
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Grain Refinement ◽  
Vickers Microhardness ◽  
Az31 Alloy ◽  
Az31 Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Angular Pressing ◽  
Microstructure And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Transmission Electron

The aim of this work was to investigate the influence of the number of equal channel angular pressing (ECAP) passes on the microstructure and mechanical properties of AZ31 magnesium alloy. The microstructure after two and four passes of ECAP at 423 and 523 K was investigated by means of optical and transmission electron microscopy. The mechanical properties were carried out using Vickers microhardness measurements and compression test. The grain refinement in AZ31 alloy was obtained using ECAP routes down to 1,5 μm at 423 K. Processes of dynamic recrystallization during ECAP were observed. It was found that a gradual decrease of grain size occurs with the increasing of number of ECAP passes. The grain refinement increases mechanical properties at ambient temperature, such as Vickers microhardness and compression strength proportionally to d-0.5.

scholarly journals Mechanical Properties and Microstructure Evolution of Mg-6 wt % Zn Alloy during Equal-Channel Angular Pressing

Metals ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 841 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingli Yan ◽  
Zijun Qin ◽  
Kai Yan
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Grain Refinement ◽  
Equal Channel Angular Pressing ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Grain Structure ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Angular Pressing ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Zn Alloy

Equal-channel angular pressing (ECAP) was performed on a Mg (6 wt %) Zn alloy at temperatures from 160 to 240 °C and the microstructures and mechanical properties were studied using optical microscopy, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and an electronic universal testing machine. The results showed that ECAP was effective for grain refinement and a bi-modal grain structure formed at low temperatures, which was stable during ECAP from 160 to 200 °C. MgZn2 phase and Mg4Zn7 phase were generated during the ECAP process. The mechanical properties remarkably increased after two repetitions of ECAP. However, the strengths could not be further improved by increasing the plastic deformation, but decreased when ECAP was performed between 200 and 240 °C. The mechanical properties of the ECAP Mg-6Zn alloy was determined by a combination of grain refinement strengthening, precipitation hardening, and texture softening.

Fullerene-Metal Composites: Phase Transformations During Milling and Sintering

2011 ◽  
Vol 172-174 ◽  
pp. 727-732 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ileana Irais Santana ◽  
Francisco Carlos Robles Hernandez ◽  
Vicente Garibay-Febles ◽  
Hector A. Calderon
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Phase Transformations ◽  
Mechanical Milling ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Metal Composites ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Spark Plasma

Composites of Fe-C60and Al C60produced by mechanical milling and sinterized by Spark Plasma Sintering are investigated with special attention to the mechanical properties of the products. The processing involves phase transformations of the fullerenes that are interesting to follow and characterize. This involves formation of tetragonal/rhombohedral diamond and carbides during sintering and milling. Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Raman Spectroscopy techniques are also used to confirm preliminary results of X Ray Diffraction (XRD) related to the formation of nanostructures i.e., grain size of the crystals during mechanical milling and after sintering, spatial distribution of phases and the different phases that are developed during processing.

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