Grain Refinement of AZ91D Magnesium Alloy by In Situ Al4C3 Particles

2011 ◽  
Vol 306-307 ◽  
pp. 429-432
Author(s):  
Hui Han ◽  
Hua Ming Miao ◽  
Sheng Fa Liu ◽  
Yang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Grain Refinement ◽  
Synthesis Process ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Az91d Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Average Grain Size ◽  
Central Regions ◽  
Heterogeneous Nucleus

Experiments were conducted to fabricate the Al4C3 particles by powder in-situ synthesis process under argon atmosphere and examine the grain refinement of AZ91D magnesium alloy with the addition of 0.6%Al4C3(hereafter in mass fraction,%). By means of X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), the results show the successful fabrication of Al4C3 particles. After adding 0.6%Al4C3, the average grain size of AZ91D magnesium alloy decreased from 360μm to 243μm. Based on the differential thermal analysis (DTA) results and calculations of the planar disregistry between Al4C3 and α-Mg, Al4C3 particles located in the central regions of magnesium grains can act as the heterogeneous nucleus of primary α-Mg phase.

Room Temperature Screw Form Rolling of AZ91D Magnesium Alloy through Processing by Extrusion-Torsion Simultaneous Working

2014 ◽  
Vol 783-786 ◽  
pp. 375-379
Author(s):  
Mitsuaki Furui ◽  
Shouyou Sakashita ◽  
Kazuya Shimojima ◽  
Tetsuo Aida ◽  
Kiyoshi Terayama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Hardness Measurement ◽  
Rolling Process ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Az91d Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Microstructure Observation ◽  
Fine Grain ◽  
Simultaneous Processing

Extrusion-torsion simultaneous processing is a very attractive technique for fabricating a rod-shape material with fine grain and random texture. We have proposed a new screw form rolling process combined with preliminary extrusion-torsion simultaneous working. Microstructure evolution and mechanical property change of AZ91D magnesium alloy during extrusion-torsion simultaneous processing was examined through microstructure observation, X-ray diffraction analysis and micro-Vickers hardness measurement. By the addition of torsion, the crystal orientation of AZ91D magnesium alloy workpiece was drastically changed from basal crystalline orientation to the random orientation. Crystal grain occurred through the dynamic recrystallization and tended to coarsen with an increase of extrusion-torsion temperature. Grain refinement under 2 um was achieved at the lowest extrusion-torsion temperature of 523 K. M8 gauge AZ91D magnesium alloy screw was successfully formed at room temperature using the extrusion-twisted workpiece preliminary solution treating at 678 K for 345.6 ks. It was found that the extrusion-torsion temperature of 678 K must be selected to fabricate the good screw without any defects.

Laser Cladding of Zr55Al10Ni5Cu30/SiC Amorphous Composite Coatings on AZ91D Magnesium Alloy for Improvement of Corrosion Resistance

2011 ◽  
Vol 179-180 ◽  
pp. 757-761 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kai Jin Huang ◽  
Hou Guang Liu ◽  
Chang Rong Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Laser Cladding ◽  
Composite Coatings ◽  
Corrosion Property ◽  
Nacl Solution ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Good Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Az91d Magnesium Alloy

To improve the corrosion property of magnesium alloys, Zr-based amorphous composite coatings have been fabricated on AZ91D magnesium alloy by laser cladding using mixed powders Zr55Al10Ni5Cu30/SiC. The microstructure of the coating was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The corrosion resistance of the coatings was tested in 3.5wt.% NaCl solution. The results show that the coatings mainly consist of amorphous and different crystalline phases. The coatings compared with AZ91D magnesium alloy exhibit good corrosion resistance because of the presence of the amorphous phase in the coatings.

Synthesis of VN-Reinforced Iron-Based Composite

2012 ◽  
Vol 557-559 ◽  
pp. 240-243 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shi Ping Zhang
Keyword(s):  
In Situ Synthesis ◽  
Synthesis Process ◽  
Homogeneous Distribution ◽  
Vanadium Nitride ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Nitrogen Gas ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Fine Size ◽  
Particulate Reinforced

Vanadium nitride (VN) particulate reinforced Fe-based composite was produced with ferrovanadium, Ferromolybdenum, ferrochromium and nitrogen gas by in situ synthesis process. The microstructure of the composites was characterized by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. With the help of differential thermal analysis, reaction process of Fe-V-N system was discussed. The results show that the composite consists of VN and α-Fe phase. VN particles exhibit fine size and homogeneous distribution in Fe matrix. Formation of VN at 674°C is due to the reaction between ferrovanadium and nitrogen gas.

An investigation into the temperature phase transitions of synthesized materials with Al- and Mg-doped lithium manganese oxide spinels by in situ powder X-ray diffraction

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-30
Author(s):  
C. D. Snyders ◽  
E. E. Ferg ◽  
D. Billing
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transitions ◽  
Intermediate Phase ◽  
Phase Changes ◽  
Synthesis Process ◽  
Temperature Phase ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Spinel Oxide ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray

Three spinel materials were prepared and characterized by in situ powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) techniques to track their phase changes that occurred in the typical batch synthesis process from a sol–gel mixture to the final crystalline spinel oxide. The materials were also characterized by thermal gravimetric analysis, whereby the materials decomposition mechanisms that were observed as the precursor, was gradually heated to the final oxide. The results showed that all the materials achieved their total weight loss at about 400 °C. The in situ PXRD analysis showed the progression of the phase transitions where certain of the materials changed from a crystalline precursor to an amorphous intermediate phase and finally to the spinel cathode oxide (Li1.03Mg0.2Mn1.77O4). For other materials, the precursor would start as an amorphous phase and upon heating, convert into an impure intermediate phase (Mn2O3) before forming the final spinel oxide (Li1.03Mn1.97O4). On the other hand, the LiAl0.4Mn1.6O4 would start with an amorphous precursor, with no intermediate phases and immediately formed the final spinel oxide phase. The in situ PXRD study also showed the increases in the materials respective lattice parameters of the crystalline unit cells upon heating and the significant increases in their crystallite sizes when heated above 600 °C.

Laser Cladding of Mg65Cu25Y10/SiC Amorphous Composite Coatings on AZ91D Magnesium Alloy for Improvement of Corrosion Resistance

2010 ◽  
Vol 143-144 ◽  
pp. 758-762
Author(s):  
Kai Jin Huang ◽  
Hou Guang Liu ◽  
Chang Rong Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Laser Cladding ◽  
Composite Coatings ◽  
Corrosion Property ◽  
Nacl Solution ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Good Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Az91d Magnesium Alloy

To improve the corrosion property of magnesium alloys, Mg-based amorphous composite coatings have been fabricated on AZ91D magnesium alloy by laser cladding using mixed powders Mg65Cu25Y10/SiC. The microstructure of the coating was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The corrosion resistance of the coatings was tested in 3.5wt.% NaCl solution. The results show that the coatings mainly consist of amorphous and different crystalline phases. The coatings compared to AZ91D magnesium alloy exhibit good corrosion resistance because of the presence of the amorphous phase in the coatings.

scholarly journals The Effect of Friction Stir Processing (FSP) on the Microstructure and Properties of AM60 Magnesium Alloy

2016 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 1555-1560 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Iwaszko ◽  
K. Kudła ◽  
K. Fila ◽  
M. Strzelecka
Keyword(s):  
Grain Size ◽  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Grain Refinement ◽  
Friction Stir Processing ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Flow Line ◽  
Homogeneous Microstructure ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Average Grain Size

Abstract The samples of the as-cast AM60 magnesium alloy were subjected to Friction Stir Processing (FSP). The effect of FSP on the microstructure of AM60 magnesium alloy was analyzed using optical microscopy and X-ray analysis. Besides, the investigation of selected properties, i.e. hardness and resistance to abrasion wear, were carried out. The carried out investigations showed that FSP leads to more homogeneous microstructure and significant grain refinement. The average grain size in the stirred zone (SZ) was about 6-9 μm. in the thermomechanically affected zone (TMAZ), the elongated and deformed grains distributed along flow line were observed. The structural changes caused by FSP lead to an increase in microhardness and wear resistance of AM60 alloy in comparison to their non-treated equivalents. Preliminary results show that friction stir processing is a promising and an effective grain refinement technique.

Refining performance and recession of Al–TiO2–C–La2O3 refiners

2021 ◽  
Vol 112 (5) ◽  
pp. 359-365
Author(s):  
Xiao-wei Han ◽  
Zong-biao Zhang ◽  
Rui-ying Zhang ◽  
Peng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Pure Aluminum ◽  
Grain Structure ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Refining Effect ◽  
Average Grain Size ◽  
Refining Performance ◽  
Commercial Pure Aluminum

Abstract Al–TiO2–C–La2O3 refiners were synthesized by the in-situ exothermic dispersion method using TiO2, C, Al and La2O3 powders as raw materials. Scanning electron microscopy equipped with energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry and X-ray diffraction were used to investigate the microstructures of the Al–TiO2–C–La2O3 refiners. Commercial pure aluminum was refined by the Al–TiO2–C–La2O3 refiners, aimed at investigating refining performance and the resistance to recession. The results show that the Al–TiO2– C–La2O3 refiner with 0.2% La2O3 is composed of α-Al, blocky Al3Ti, dispersive Al2O3 and TiC, which has a better refining effect on commercial pure aluminum than the Al– TiO2–C refiner. The average grain size refined by the above refiner is about 80 μm and it performs better and has a longer refining effect. The grain structure refined by Al–TiO2– C–La2O3 becomes finer within 5 min and remains the same after 120 min, while refined by the Al–TiO2–C refiner the equivalent times are 10 min and 30 min respectively.

scholarly journals The technology of preparing green coating by conducting micro-arc oxidation on AZ91D magnesium alloy

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 36-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheng Wang ◽  
Pengcheng Liu
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Compact Layer ◽  
Silicate System ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Az91d Magnesium Alloy ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Micro Arc Oxidation ◽  
Scanning Electron

Abstract Micro-arc oxidation was applied to AZ91D magnesium alloy by taking K2Cr2O7 as the colouring salt in the silicate system. It was shown that the green coating obtained through performing micro-arc oxidation on magnesium alloy consisted of Mg, Mg2SiO4, MgO, and MgCr2O4 based on analysis of X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Among which, MgCr2O4 was the colouring salt; there were something in the lamellar, pit, and convex forms found on the surface of the coating. The coating consisted of a porous, and a compact, layer from the outside to the inside. As demonstrated, the colour of the coating depended on the K2Cr2O7 concentration: it became gradually deeper with the addition of K2Cr2O7 and the increasing micro-arc oxidation time. The corrosion resistance and hardness of the green coating were greater than that of the matrix.

Preparation of TiB2/TiN Nanocomposites by SP

2013 ◽  
Vol 745-746 ◽  
pp. 551-554 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming Hui Wang ◽  
Hua Jian Li ◽  
Wan Jiang
Keyword(s):  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Tem Analysis ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Average Grain Size ◽  
High Resolution Tem ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Xrd Techniques

TiB2/TiN nanocomposites were in-situ fabricated by spark plasma sintering (SPS) technique using Ti and BN powders as starting materials. The phase constituents and microstructures of the samples were analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM), respectively. The results showed that the average grain size of TiB2 and TiN was 1m and 300nm respectively. Furthermore, high resolution TEM analysis indicated that the as-prepared TiB2/TiN nanocomposites had very clean grain boundaries, and no amorphous phase or oxide layer was observed.

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