scholarly journals Nature of Steel Effect on Intermetallic Compounds Obtained by Galvanization

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Intermetallic Compounds ◽  
Steel Substrate ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Atmospheric Conditions ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Zinc Bath ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Hardness Tester ◽  
Corrosion Of Steel ◽  
Steel Substrates

Zinc and some of its alloys have a number of characteristics that make it well suited for use as a protective coating against the corrosion of steel substrates under severe atmospheric conditions. The metal of zinc, which represents the main galvanization element offer then a cathodic protection to the ferrous materials. Because of these excellent characteristics, galvanization coatings are expected to be used for different protective applications fields. The objective of this work is to study the influence of the nature of steel substrate on the microstructure and the hardness of the intermetallic compounds. The steels used as the substrate are employed in agriculture field as tubes and irrigation elements in pivot. After an optimal preparation of the surface of the substrate by an appropriate roughness process, the steels specimen were immersed in a molten zinc bath maintained at 450°C. The chemical reactions which take place between the steel and the liquid zinc give rise to the formation of the  and  intermetallic compounds and the -Fe/Zn solid solution. The structure of coating was identified by X ray diffraction. The morphology and thickness of phases formed the coatings at different parameters took place with optical microscope. Finally the hardness of coatings was measured with a Vickers hardness tester.

Characterisation of WC-17Co and WC-9Ni HVOF Sprayed Cermet Coatings

2016 ◽  
Vol 840 ◽  
pp. 331-335
Author(s):  
Nur Amira Mohd Rabani ◽  
Zakiah Kamdi
Keyword(s):  
Steel Substrate ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Binder Phase ◽  
High Porosity ◽  
Tungsten Carbides ◽  
Micro Hardness ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Hardness Tester ◽  
Vickers Micro Hardness

Cemented tungsten carbides have been paid much attention due its better mechanical properties with excellent combination of hardness and toughness characteristics. The hard WC particles in the coating provide hardness and wear resistance, while the ductile binder such as Co and Ni contribute to toughness and strength. WC-17wt.% Co and WC-9wt.% Ni powders have been sprayed by the HVOF method to form coatings approximately 300μm and 150μm thick onto AISI 1018 steel substrate. Both coatings have been prepared and supplied by an external vendor. The coatings were examined using optical microscope (OM), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and X-Ray diffraction (XRD). The hardness of both coatings were also measured using Vickers micro-hardness tester. The microstructure of the coatings has been analyzed and found to consist of WC, brittle W2C phase, metallic W phase, and amorphous binder phase of Co and Ni. It is found that WC-Ni has a higher hardness value compared to WC-Co due to high porosity distribution.

Microstructure and Hardness of Ni-Cr Porous Preform Reinforced Al-Based Composites by Low Infiltration Method

2011 ◽  
Vol 275 ◽  
pp. 251-254
Author(s):  
Hua Wei Rong ◽  
Cheol Hong Park ◽  
Won Jo Park ◽  
Han Ki Yoon
Keyword(s):  
Intermetallic Compounds ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Infiltration Process ◽  
Pressure Infiltration ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Infiltration Method

With the rapid development of aerospace and automobile industries, metal matrix composites (MMCs) have attracted much attention because of its excellent performance. In this paper, Ni-Cr/AC8A composites reinforced with porous Ni-Cr preform were manufactured by low pressure infiltration process, infiltration temperatures are 700oC~850oC. The microstructure and phase composition of composites were evaluated using optical microscope, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and electro-probe microanalysis (EPMA), It's found that they're intermetallic compounds generated in the composites. Recently, intermetallic compounds have attracted much attention as high-temperature material. We study the hardness of Ni-Cr/AC8A composites, the results show the Ni-Cr/AC8A composite has high hardness due to the intermetallic compounds exist.

Study on Aging Strengthening of Mg-Zn-Cu Alloy Based on Component Optimization Design

2016 ◽  
Vol 873 ◽  
pp. 33-37
Author(s):  
Jie Ye ◽  
Xiao Ping Lin ◽  
Yun Dong ◽  
Bo Li ◽  
Gao Peng Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optimization Design ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Strengthening Phase ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Hardness Tester ◽  
Cu Alloy ◽  
Factsage Software ◽  
Kinetics Of ◽  
Zn Alloy

In this study, we investigated the aging strengthening of Mg-Zn-Cu alloy based on component optimization design by FactSage software, optical microscope (OM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Vickers hardness tester. The results show that the precipitation rate of MgZn2 phase in Mg-6Zn-1Cu is significantly higher than that of the other alloys. When Mg-6Zn-1Cu alloy is subjected to aging at 160<strong>°C</strong> for different time, the phase consists of α-Mg, MgCu2 and MgZn2. The content of main strengthening phase MgZn2 is increasing with the prolonging of aging time. When Mg-6Zn-1Cu alloy aged at 160<strong>°</strong><strong>C</strong> for 10h, the kinetics of precipitation is considerably accelerated. The results indicate that the hardening produced in the Cu-containing alloy is considerably higher than in the Mg-Zn alloy. Therefore, based on component optimization design to establish Mg-Zn-Cu alloy solidification database, and to predict the phase equilibrium and thermodynamic properties of the alloy, is an effective method for the development of new magnesium alloy.

Whisker growth from an electroplated zinc coating

2010 ◽  
Vol 25 (11) ◽  
pp. 2175-2182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alongheng Baated ◽  
Keun-Soo Kim ◽  
Katsuaki Suganuma
Keyword(s):  
Intermetallic Compounds ◽  
Whisker Growth ◽  
Steel Substrate ◽  
Zinc Coating ◽  
Floor Tile ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Mechanism Of Formation ◽  
Oxide Formation ◽  
Reliable Operation ◽  
X Ray

The formation of Zn whiskers threatens the reliable operation of electronic equipment with an electrical shorting hazard. As with tin whiskers (much more intensively researched than Zn whiskers), the mechanism of formation is still not clear. This work investigated the Zn whisker growth mechanism for an electroplated Zn coating above a carbon steel substrate from a raised floor tile. Iron–zinc (Fe–Zn) intermetallic and Zn oxides were identified by x-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) and electron probe microanalysis (EPMA). Fe–Zn intermetallic compounds formed on the surface of the Zn layer in addition to the interface between the Zn coating and the steel substrate. Zn oxides formed primarily on the surface of the Zn coating. Fe–Zn intermetallic compounds and Zn oxide formation can be the source of a residual stress that promotes Zn diffusion to the surface of electroplated Zn coating, resulting in the formation of Zn whiskers.

Materials Development and Hardness Properties of Aluminum Alloy

2014 ◽  
Vol 575 ◽  
pp. 83-87
Author(s):  
Muhammad Husna Al Hasa ◽  
Masrukan ◽  
Arief Sasongko Adhi
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Rolling Process ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Nuclear Industry ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Alloy Plate ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Hardness Tester ◽  
Microstructure Observation ◽  
Rolling Deformation

This research aims to develop an aluminum alloy suitable for applications in the nuclear industry, particularly in terms of its hardness. A synthesized AlFeNiMg alloy plate was subjected to deformation in a gradual rolling process at room temperature. A Vickers hardness tester and an optical microscope were employed to analyze the hardness and to observe the microstructure of the aluminum alloy consecutively. Analyses of elements and phase structures were performed by EDS-SEM and X-ray diffraction. The result shows that the hardness of AlFeNiMg alloy increases along with the increase in rolling deformation. The alloy hardness increases from 88 HV to 113 HV, 135 HV, 153 HV and 165 HV at percent cold reduction of 30%, 53%, 65% and 88% consecutively. From the microstructure observation, the grains tend to get more elongated along with increasing rolling deformation. The pattern analysis of X-ray diffraction shows that there are two phases, namely α and θ (FeAl3).

Wear Resistance of a Large Thick Fe Based Amorphous Composite Coating Deposited by Laser Cladding

2018 ◽  
Vol 913 ◽  
pp. 390-395
Author(s):  
Yong Tian Wang ◽  
Jia Wei Mo ◽  
Lu Lu Tao
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Phase Composition ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Composite Coating ◽  
Laser Cladding ◽  
Steel Substrate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Hardness Tester ◽  
Scanning Electron

A large thick Fe based amorphous composite coating was deposited on the carbon steel substrate by laser cladding method. The phase composition and microstructure are characterized using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscope, respectively. The results demonstrate that the large thick laser cladding coating has a typical layered structure mainly consisting of amorphous and nanocrystal phases. The wear resistance and microhardness property are tested by the Vickers hardness tester and MLS-225 type wet sand rubber wheel abrasion tester. The results show that the large thick laser cladding coating has excellent wear resistance and hardness.

The Effect of Heat Treatment on Corrosion Resistance of Ni-W-P-Al2O3 Composite Coating

2012 ◽  
Vol 468-471 ◽  
pp. 1177-1180
Author(s):  
Wan Chang Sun
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Composite Coating ◽  
Annealing Temperature ◽  
Steel Substrate ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Amorphous Structure ◽  
Crystal Defects ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray

Abstract. Ni-W-P-Al2O3 electroless composite coating was successfully co-deposited on 45 steel substrate using electroless plating. Optical microscope (OM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and potentiodynamic polarization were used to analyze the morphology, microstructure and corrosion resistance of the composite coating. The results show that Al2O3 particles co-deposit homogeneously, and the structure of the composite coating as deposited is amorphous and crystallite. After heat treatment, the amorphous structure of the composite coating appears a precipitation transformation. When annealing at 400°C, because of the emergence of crystal defects brought out by the precipitation of crystal phases, the composite coating exhibits the lowest corrosion resistance. As the annealing temperature rising to 600°C, the crystalline structure continually grows up and the precipitation transformation tends to be completed. Then the crystal defects decreases which results in an improvement to the corrosion resistance of the composite coating.

Bake Precipitation Behavior in AA5182 Sheet for Can End Stock

2018 ◽  
Vol 913 ◽  
pp. 37-42
Author(s):  
Yang Yang ◽  
Pi Zhi Zhao ◽  
Li Ying Zou ◽  
Rong Hui Fan
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Dislocation Density ◽  
Shear Bands ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Precipitation Behavior ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Hardness Tester ◽  
Softening Curve ◽  
Scanning Electron

By means of Vickers hardness tester, optical microscope (OM), scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and high resolution transmitted electron microscope (HRTEM), the bake softening and precipitation behaviors of AA5182 H19 sheet for can end stock at 205°C and 249°C were investigated. All specimens at both temperatures showed recovery and bake softening phenomenon, which meaning the dislocation density and HV decreased. However, the specimens baked at 205°C showed higher recovery impediment, because the bake softening curve departed from the dynamic laws when it had less amount of recovery than the specimens baked at 249°C. The hardness was higher for the specimen baked at 205°C compared with the specimen baked at 249°C, even both specimens had the same dislocation density measured by XRD. Further observations revealed that the precipitated particles in the specimens baked at 205°C distributed along the shear bands. The precipitates were needle shape with the length of 5-15 nm and the width of 5-10 atom layers, which occurred mostly in the area with higher dislocation density. These precipitates were guessed to be Al-Mg binary phases, which could contribute to the higher hardness of the specimens baked at 205°C.

scholarly journals Corrosion Nature in [CoN/AlN]n Multilayers Obtained from Laser Ablation

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 2049
Author(s):  
Julio Caicedo ◽  
Neufer Bonilla ◽  
Willian Aperador
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Electrochemical Behavior ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Steel Substrate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Bilayer Period ◽  
Mechanical Devices ◽  
Steel Substrates ◽  
Better Than

The aim of this work is the improvement of the electrochemical behavior of industrial steel using [CoN/AlN]n multilayered system via reactive Pulsed Laser Deposition (PLD) technique with a Nd: YAG laser (λ = 1064 nm) on Silicon (100) and AISI 302 steel substrates. In this work was varied systematically the bilayer period (Λ) and the coatings were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the chemical composition was determined by means of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The maximum corrosion resistance for the coating with (Λ) equal to 34.7 nm, corresponding to n = 30 bilayered. The polarization resistance and corrosion rate were around 7.62 × 105 kOhm × cm2 and 7.25 × 10−5 mm/year, these values were 6.3 × 105 and 78.6 times better than those showed by the uncoated 302 stainless steel substrate (1.2 kOhm × cm2 and 0.0057 mm/year), respectively. The improvement of the electrochemical behavior of the steel 302 coated with this [CoN/AlN]n can be attributed to the presence of several interfaces that act as obstacles for the inward and outward diffusions of Cl− ions, generating an increment in the corrosion resistance. The electrochemical results found in the [CoN/AlN]n open a possibility of future applications in mechanical devices that require high demands in service conditions.

scholarly journals Study of Structural, Magnetic, and Mossbauer Properties of Dy2Fe16Ga1−xNbx (0.0 ≤ x ≤ 1.0) Prepared via Arc Melting Process

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Jiba N. Dahal ◽  
Kalangala Sikkanther Syed Ali ◽  
Sanjay R. Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Isomer Shift ◽  
Cell Volume ◽  
Intermetallic Compounds ◽  
Unit Cell Volume ◽  
Rietveld Analysis ◽  
Unit Cell ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Arc Melting ◽  
Nb Content

Intermetallic compounds of Dy2Fe16Ga1−xNbx (x = 0.0 to 1.00) were synthesized by arc melting. Samples were investigated for structural, magnetic, and hyperfine properties using X-ray diffraction, vibration sample magnetometer, and Mossbauer spectrometer, respectively. The Rietveld analysis of room temperature X-ray diffraction data shows that all the samples were crystallized in Th2Fe17 structure. The unit cell volume of alloys increased linearly with an increase in Nb content. The maximum Curie temperature Tc ~523 K for x = 0.6 sample is higher than Tc = 153 K of Dy2Fe17. The saturation magnetization decreased linearly with increasing Nb content from 61.57 emu/g for x = 0.0 to 42.46 emu/g for x = 1.0. The Mössbauer spectra and Rietveld analysis showed a small amount of DyFe3 and NbFe2 secondary phases at x = 1.0. The hyperfine field of Dy2Fe16Ga1−xNbx decreased while the isomer shift values increased with the Nb content. The observed increase in isomer shift may have resulted from the decrease in s electron density due to the unit cell volume expansion. The substantial increase in Tc of thus prepared intermetallic compounds is expected to have implications in magnets used for high-temperature applications.

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