Application of Rare Earth Elements in Lead-Free “Green Steel”

2012 ◽  
Vol 518-523 ◽  
pp. 687-690
Author(s):  
Zhuang Li ◽  
Di Wu ◽  
Wei Lv
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Mechanical Property ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Rare Earth ◽  
Austenitic Stainless Steel ◽  
Rare Earth Elements ◽  
Rare Earths ◽  
Lead Free ◽  
Metallurgical Properties

In this paper, free cutting austenitic stainless steel containing rare earths was investigated. The machinability tests were conducted by using an YDC-Ⅲ85 dynamometer on a CA6164 lathe. The metallurgical properties, machinability and mechanical properties of lead-free “green steel” were compared with those of the conventional austenitic stainless steel. The results have shown that globular shape MnS inclusions were obtained, and rare earths elements were enwrapped in sulfides. The machinability of austenitic stainless steel containing sulfur and rare earth was improved. A satisfactory mechanical property was attributed to the formation of globular shape sulfides. Lead can be replaced by sulfur and rare earth, and environmentally undesirable substances can be eliminated.

scholarly journals Substitution of Rare Earths in Magnesium Alloys

2016 ◽  
Vol 854 ◽  
pp. 51-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roland Hoppe ◽  
Gerrit Kurz ◽  
Dietmar Letzig
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Rare Earth ◽  
Rare Earth Elements ◽  
Magnesium Alloys ◽  
Rare Earths ◽  
Heat Treatments ◽  
Supply Situation ◽  
Microstructural Studies

Magnesium alloys containing rare earth elements have better properties in terms of of formability, strength and corrosion resistance. Due to the tight supply situation these elements should be partially or complete substituted, for example by calcium. Microstructural studies of casted alloys of new compositions, and the influence of various heat treatments on their microstructure are investigated. The mechanical properties of the rolled materials are also presented and discussed. The works presented in this paper are results of the ongoing BMBF project SubSEEMag.

Study on the Machinability of Free Cutting Non-Lead Austenitic Stainless Steels

2012 ◽  
Vol 430-432 ◽  
pp. 306-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Di Wu ◽  
Zhuang Li
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Austenitic Stainless Steel ◽  
Stainless Steels ◽  
Crack Nucleation ◽  
Austenitic Stainless Steels ◽  
Distinct Advantage ◽  
Metallurgical Properties ◽  
Better Than

In this paper, a new non-lead machinable austenitic stainless steel was investigated. The metallurgical properties, machinability and mechanical properties of the developed alloy were compared with those of the conventional austenitic stainless steel 321. The results have shown that the presence of machinable additives, such as sulfur, copper and bismuth, etc. contributes to the improvement of the machinability of austenitic stainless steel, because the inclusions are something like internal notches causing crack nucleation and facilitating rupture. Bismuth has a distinct advantage over lead. The machinability of the austenitic stainless steels with free-cutting additives is much better than that of austenitic stainless steel 321. The mechanical properties of the free cutting austenitic stainless steel are similar to those of 321 although the former are slightly lower than those of the latter.

ALZ 305

Alloy Digest ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 48 (9) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Austenitic Stainless Steel ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Deep Drawing ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Intermediate Annealing ◽  
Good Corrosion Resistance

Abstract ALZ 305 is an austenitic stainless steel with excellent formability and good corrosion resistance, toughness, and mechanical properties. The higher amount of nickel in this grade enables high deep-drawing deformation without intermediate annealing. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, and elasticity. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, and joining. Filing Code: SS-762. Producer or source: ALZ nv.

ALZ 316

Alloy Digest ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 48 (8) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Austenitic Stainless Steel ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Stainless Steels ◽  
Austenitic Stainless Steels ◽  
Heat Treating

Abstract ALZ 316 is an austenitic stainless steel with good formability, corrosion resistance, toughness, and mechanical properties. It is the basic grade of the stainless steels, containing 2 to 3% molybdenum. After the 304 series, the molybdenum-containing stainless steels are the most widely used austenitic stainless steels. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, and joining. Filing Code: SS-756. Producer or source: ALZ nv.

ALUCHROM I SE

Alloy Digest ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 50 (5) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Rare Earth ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Rare Earth Elements ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Temperature Performance ◽  
Oxidation Resistant

Abstract Aluchrom I SE is an oxidation resistant ferritic stainless steel alloyed with aluminum and rare earth elements. Applications include framework for catalytic automobile muffler systems. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, and tensile properties as well as creep. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: SS-823. Producer or source: Krupp VDM.

ALZ 321

Alloy Digest ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Austenitic Stainless Steel ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Intergranular Corrosion ◽  
Heat Treating

Abstract ALZ 321 is an austenitic stainless steel with good cold formability, corrosion resistance, toughness, and mechanical properties. The addition of titanium improves the resistance to intergranular corrosion in welds and slower cooling sections. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, and machining. Filing Code: SS-821. Producer or source: ALZ nv.

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