Influence of Aging on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Wrought Magnesium Alloys

2010 ◽  
Vol 152-153 ◽  
pp. 560-565
Author(s):  
Yong Xue ◽  
Zhi Min Zhang ◽  
Li Hui Lang ◽  
Li Li
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Magnesium Alloys ◽  
Aging Temperature ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Microstructure And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Zk60 Alloy ◽  
Az80 Alloy ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Peak Value

In the present paper a research has been made on the effect of aging on the microstructure and mechanical properties of AZ80 and ZK60 wrought magnesium alloys by virtue of optical microscope, electronic scanning microscope and mechanical testers. The research indicates that both the tensile strength and elongation of AZ80 alloy first increase and then decrease as the aging temperature rises, and that, at 140°C-170°C aging temperature, the alloy has good performances in both tensile strength and elongation, they both reaching their peak values at 170°C aging temperature. It has been proved in these researches that while the hardness of ZK60 alloy first increase and then decrease as the aging temperature rises and that the hardness reaches its peak value at 170°C aging temperature, the impact of toughness of the alloy is just the opposite. ZK60 alloy has good performances in both impact toughness and other properties at 140-200°C aging temperature. Constrastive researches have shown that, at the same aging temperature, ZK60 alloy has a better performance than AZ80 alloy.

scholarly journals Effect of aging on the microstructures and mechanical properties of AZ80 and ZK60 wrought magnesium alloys

2010 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y.J. Wu ◽  
Z.M. Zhang ◽  
B.C. Li
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Magnesium Alloys ◽  
Aging Temperature ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Scanning Microscope ◽  
Zk60 Alloy ◽  
Alloy Increase ◽  
Microstructures And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Az80 Alloy ◽  
Peak Value

In this paper, the effects of solution and aging on the microstructures and mechanical properties of AZ80 and ZK60 wrought magnesium alloys are investigated by optical microscope, electronic scanning microscope and mechanical testers. The result shows that both the tensile strength and elongation of AZ80 alloy increase firstly and then decrease with the increasing of the aging temperature, the peak values appear when the aging temperature is 170?C. The hardness of ZK60 alloy increases firstly and then decreases with the increasing of the aging temperature, and the hardness reaches its peak value at 170?C. However, the toughness of the alloy is just the opposite. Moreover, ZK60 alloy has good performances in both impact toughness and other properties at the aging temperature from 140 to 200?C.

Microstructure and mechanical properties of 15-5 PH stainless steel under different aging temperature

2021 ◽  
Vol 118 (6) ◽  
pp. 601
Author(s):  
Chunhui Jin ◽  
Honglin Zhou ◽  
Yuan Lai ◽  
Bei Li ◽  
Kewei Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Aging Temperature ◽  
Electron Backscatter Diffraction ◽  
Lath Martensite ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Strengthening Mechanisms ◽  
Microstructure And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Transmission Electron

The influence of aging temperature on microstructure and mechanical properties of Cr15Ni5 precipitation hardening stainless steel (15-5 PH stainless steel) were investigated at aging temperature range of 440–610 °C. The tensile properties at ambient temperature of the 15-5 PH stainless steel processed by different aging temperatures were tested, and the microstructural features were further analyzed utilizing optical microscope (OM), transmission electron microscope (TEM), electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) as well as X-ray diffraction (XRD), respectively. Results indicated the strength of the 15-5 PH stainless steel was firstly decreased with increment of aging temperature from 440 to 540 °C, and then increased with the increment of aging temperature from 540 to 610 °C. The strength and ductility were well matched at aging temperature 470 °C, and the yield strength, tensile strength as well as elongation were determined to be 1170 MPa, 1240 MPa and 24%, respectively. The microstructures concerning to different aging temperatures were overall confirmed to be lath martensite. The strengthening mechanisms induced by dislocation density and the second phase precipitation of Cu-enriched metallic compound under different aging temperatures were determined to be the predominant strengthening mechanisms controlling the variation trend of mechanical properties corresponding to different aging temperatures with respect to 15-5 PH stainless steel.

Effect of Re-Ti compound modification on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Cr12mov steel

2020 ◽  
pp. 002072091989756
Author(s):  
Sijing Fu ◽  
Binghua Jiang ◽  
Jing Wang ◽  
Hong Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Impact Toughness ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Test Machine ◽  
Impact Tester ◽  
Near Net Shape ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Compound Modification ◽  
Ti Content

In this paper, near net shape casting technology was used to manufacture Cr12MoV steel die modified using RE-Ti. The samples with different RE(rare earth)-Ti content were fabricated by using the induction furnace. The microstructure of the samples was analyzed by using optical microscope and scanning electron microscope. Electronic universal tensile test machine, pendulum impact tester and rockwell apparatus were utilized to test the mechanical properties of the samples. The results show that after RE-Ti compound modification, the distribution and morphology of carbide are improved, and with the Ti increase, the impact toughness significantly increases, and tensile strength has a slight increase, but hardness is almost unchanged. When Ti content is 0.6%, the impact toughness and tensile strength are 14.9 J/cm2 and 634 MPa, respectively, reaching or approaching to the mechanical properties of the forged Cr12MoV steel.

Effect of Warm Deforming and Heat Treating on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Mg-Zn-Zr Magnesium Alloy

2012 ◽  
Vol 472-475 ◽  
pp. 707-711
Author(s):  
Guan Lu ◽  
Ya Qin Yang ◽  
Bao Cheng Li ◽  
Zhi Min Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Cast Alloy ◽  
Hot Extrusion ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Tensile Fracture ◽  
Strengthening Effect ◽  
Zk60 Alloy ◽  
Cast Alloys

In this paper, the effects of hot extrusion and T5、T6 heat treatment on the microstructures and mechanical properties of ZK60 magnesium alloys are investigated by optical microscope, electronic scanning microscope and mechanical testers. The result shows that both the tensile strength and the elongation of the ZK60 alloy extruded at 380°Care much higher than that of the as-cast alloys, as there are much granular second phases precipitated during the extrusion. The tensile strength of the extruded and T5 treated alloy increases while the elongation decreases faster than that of the extruded alloy. The strengthening effect of the T6 treatment is inferior to that of the T5 treatment. The tensile fracture of the as-cast alloy is brittle fractured while that of the extruded and T5 treated alloy is ductile fractured with lots of deep and even dimples.

scholarly journals Methodological Aspects of Obtaining and Characterizing Composites Based on Biogenic Diatomaceous Silica and Epoxy Resins

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (16) ◽  
pp. 4607
Author(s):  
Marta Dobrosielska ◽  
Renata Dobrucka ◽  
Dariusz Brząkalski ◽  
Michał Gloc ◽  
Janusz Rębiś ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Epoxy Resins ◽  
Diatomaceous Earth ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Filler Concentration ◽  
Large Area ◽  
Diatomaceous Silica ◽  
Guidelines And Recommendations ◽  
The Impact

Diatomaceous earth are sediments of unicellular algal skeletons with a well-defined hierarchical structure. Despite many tests conducted on systems using diatomaceous earth and epoxy resins, we can find many differences in the methods of acquisition and characteristics of the composite, which may considerably affect the results. In our study, we have conducted tests to verify the impact of the method of obtaining samples and the degassing of the composite on its mechanical properties and standard deviation. The samples were cast in glass moulds and silicone moulds and then subjected to testing for their mechanical and functional properties, imaging with the use of an optical microscope and a scanning electron microscope. The tests have shown that, for samples cast in glass moulds, there is no heterogeneity within the area of the tested sample, as in the case of samples cast in silicone moulds. Silicone moulds allow for quite effective self-degassing of the resin due to the large area-to-mass ratio, and the small remaining air vesicles have a limited effect on the mechanical properties of the samples. The filler used also played a significant role. For systems containing base and rinsed diatomite, it is clear that the degassing of mixtures increases the tensile strength. For treated diatomite, the elongation at break grew along with increasing filler concentration, while for base diatomite, the improvement was observed for flexural strength and impact strength. A non-modified epoxy resin shows a tensile strength at 19.91 MPa (silicone mould cast). At the same time, the degassed, glass mould-cast systems containing 12% of base and rinsed diatoms showed a tensile strength of 27.4 MPa and 44.7 MPa, respectively. We have also observed that the higher the filler concentration, the higher were the tensile strength values, which for the rinsed diatoms reached over 55.1 MPa and for the base diatoms were maximum of 43.8 MPa. The tests, therefore, constitute a set of guidelines and recommendations for testing with the use of fillers showing an extended inner structure.

scholarly journals Quantitative Relationships between Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Ti17 Alloy after Thermomechanical Treatment

Metals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Yan Han ◽  
Fei Zhao ◽  
Yuan Liu ◽  
Chaowen Huang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Impact Toughness ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Aging Temperature ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Opposite Trend ◽  
Coarsening Behavior ◽  
Reduction Of Area ◽  
The Impact

In this paper, the relationships between the thermomechanical treatments (TMT), the microstructural evolution the mechanical properties of Ti17 alloy were investigated. The results indicate the coarsening behavior of lamellar α was sensitive to the aging temperature during the process of TMT. The thickness of lamellar α changed from 0.19 to 0.38 μm with an increase in the aging temperature. Moreover, both tensile properties and impact toughness vary with the thickness of lamellar α. The tensile strength increases with the increase of the thickness of lamellar α the plasticity and impact toughness the opposite trend. The quantitative investigations found that there is a linear relationship between the tensile properties and the thickness of lamellar α the tensile properties could be adjusted in the range of 1191~1062 MPa and 1163~1039 MPa to obtain ultimate tensile strength and yield strength as well as 11~16% elongation and 23~33% reduction of area by varying the thickness of lamellar α. Meanwhile, the impact toughness could be adjusted in the range of 46 ~53 J/cm2. The high correlation coefficients imply that the linear equation is reliable to describe the relationships between the mechanical properties and the thickness of lamellar α for Ti17 alloy.

Effect of Zn/Er Ratio on Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of the Cast Mg-Zn-Er Alloys

2011 ◽  
Vol 686 ◽  
pp. 96-100
Author(s):  
Shu Bo Li ◽  
Han Li ◽  
Jian Hui Li ◽  
Wen Bo Du ◽  
Zhao Hui Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Ultimate Tensile Strength ◽  
Magnesium Alloys ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Secondary Phase ◽  
Alloying Elements ◽  
Quasicrystalline Phase ◽  
Microstructure And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Microstructures And Mechanical Properties

The microstructures and mechanical properties of the Mg-Zn-Er alloys have been investigated. The results show that the alloying elements (Zn/Er) with different ratio have a great effect on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the magnesium alloys, especially for the phase constitutes. Furthermore, the more attractive result is that the quasicrystalline phase, as the main secondary phase, precipitates during solidification in the alloy with addition of Zn/Er ration of 6. The cast Mg-5Zn-0.83Er alloy exhibits the ultimate tensile strength and yield tensile strength are 190MPa and 80MPa at room temperature, respectively, with an elongation of 15%.

scholarly journals Improving mechanical properties of ZK60 magnesium alloy by cryogenic treatment before hot extrusion

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 200-208
Author(s):  
Tao Lin ◽  
Ji-Xue Zhou ◽  
Cai-Nian Jing ◽  
Yun-Teng Liu ◽  
Lin-Lin Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Grain Boundaries ◽  
Cryogenic Treatment ◽  
Hot Extrusion ◽  
Microstructure And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Zk60 Alloy ◽  
Nonferrous Alloys ◽  
Zk60 Magnesium Alloy

AbstractFew studies of cryogenic treatment were focused on nonferrous alloys, such as magnesium alloy. In this work, the effect of cryogenic treatment (77 K) before extrusion on microstructure and mechanical properties of ZK60 alloy was investigated. The results showed that many fine G.P. zones were formed during the cryogenic treatment and then grew to short fine {\beta }_{1}^{^{\prime} } precipitates when heating before extrusion. These precipitates pinned dynamic recrystallized grain boundaries in the subsequent extrusion, resulting in fine gains and dispersed spherical precipitates. By the cryogenic treatment before extrusion, the extruded ZK60 alloy showed good tensile strength and elongation balance. Especially, elongation was improved by 29%.

Effects of Al and Zn on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Magnesium Alloys

2010 ◽  
Vol 97-101 ◽  
pp. 801-804
Author(s):  
Jing Yuan Li ◽  
Xiao Lei Du
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Yield Strength ◽  
Magnesium Alloys ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Al Content ◽  
Zn Content ◽  
Cast Magnesium Alloys ◽  
Cast Magnesium ◽  
Peak Value

Two groups of magnesium alloys with various Al and Zn components are studied in this paper. One group of alloys are constant Al content of about 6% and various Zn content from 0 to 3%, another group are constant Zn content of about 0.4% and various Al content from 0 to 6%. The microstructures and mechanical properties of these alloys are investigated in as-cast and homogenized at 380°C for 15h. The results show that the tensile strength increases but yield strength decreases after homogenizing treatment. It can also be found that the morphology of second phrase and the size of grain exert the more effect on the mechanical properties than Zn content does. The alloys with uniform, fine and non-dendrite microstructure exhibit both high strength and elongation regardless of Zn content. On the other hand, the tensile strength and yield strength elevate significantly as Al content increases, and the elongation has a peak value in Al content of about 1.90%. The results show that the as-cast magnesium alloys with Al content of 5.6~6.0% and Zn content of 0.6~1.0% exhibit the best comprehensive mechanical properties.

scholarly journals Effect of dopant and heat treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Nickel-Aluminum bronze.

10.30544/423 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-162
Author(s):  
Franklin Amaechi Anene ◽  
Nkem Emelike Nwankwo ◽  
Victor Ugochukwu Nwoke
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Aluminum Bronze ◽  
Nickel Aluminum ◽  
Β Phase ◽  
Microstructure And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Nickel Aluminum Bronze ◽  
The Impact

The effect of dopant and heat treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Nickel-aluminum bronze (Cu-10%Al-5%Ni-5%Fe-x%Mo) were extensively investigated. The cast samples were heat treated through different processes, including solutionizing, quenching, and aging; their microstructures were examined using an optical microscope, scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy analysis and their mechanical properties determined. The microstructure of the as-cast samples consisted of Cu-rich ‘α-phase, ‘κ-phases and small volume fraction of β'-phase while solutionizing transformed the β'-phase to a homogenous β-phase, α, and κ phases. Quenching transformed all β phase to β'-phase, however, aging the alloy precipitated fine dispersive strengthening κ-phases from the quenched microstructure. The results of the mechanical tests showed that the aged samples had improved excellent mechanical properties compared to the as-cast samples. Compared to the base alloy, the tensile strength and hardness of the aged 2% Mo sample increased by 58% and 55%, respectively while the impact strength and elongation decreased by 27% and 22%, respectively. Similarly, the tensile strength and hardness of the aged 3% Mo sample increased by 44% and 49%, respectively, while the impact strength and % elongation decreased by 23.9% and 24.9%, respectively.

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