Interaction in the systems Y2O3−Ln2O3 (Ln=Tb–Lu)

Based on the analysis of literature data from experimentally constructed phase diagrams of Y2O3 − Ln2O3 systems (Ln = Tb − Lu), as well as temperatures of polymorphic transformations of rare earth oxides (REE), tentative phase diagrams of Y2O3 − Ln2O3 systems (Ln = Tb − Lu) were constructed in wide intervals of temperatures and concentrations. Prediction of the binary phase diagrams structure of yttria − yttrium subgroup lanthanides systems was carried out on the basis of three principles: 1. Since double systems are formed by lanthanide oxides of one (yttrium) subgroup, it is very likely that in such systems continuous solid solutions will be formed between the components. 2. Intermediate binary phases are not formed in these systems. 3. The formation of continuous solid solutions occurs with a decrease in the temperatures of phase transformations in the solid state to a minimum shifted towards a lower transformation temperature of the system component. The forecast of the Y2O3 – Ln2O3 systems phase diagrams structure, where Ln = Tb – Lu, indicates the complete solubility of the components in the liquid and solid states. Binary compounds in the considered systems are not predicted. Phase transformations in the solid solutions on the basis of polymorphic modifications X, H, A, B and C of lanthanide oxides cascade at high temperatures by the peritectoid mechanism. Below 1850 °C regions of solid solutions with cubic C-structure of REE oxides are formed in the whole range of concentrations in the systems. Key words: REE oxides, yttria, polymorphs of REE oxides, phase diagram.

Study of (In2S3)х·(AgIn5S8)1–х solid solutions

Herein, single crystals of compounds In2S3, AgIn5S8 and solid solutions (In2S3)x·(AgIn5S8)1–x were grown by directional crystallization. The composition of the obtained single crystals was determined by microprobe X-ray spectral analysis. It is found that the content of the components in the grown single crystals is in satisfactory agreement with the specified composition in the initial charge. The structure of the obtained materials was determined by the X-ray method. It is shown that both the initial compounds and the solid solutions based on them were crystallized in the cubic structure of the spinel. The unit cell parameters of the In2S3, AgIn5S8 compounds and the solid solutions based on them, which vary linearly with the composition x, were calculated by the least squares method. The density was determined by the pycnometric method, and the microhardness of the In2S3 and AgIn5S8 compounds and the (In2S3)x·(AgIn5S8)1–x solid solutions was determined by the Knoop method. It is shown that the density, like the unit cell parameter, changes linearly with the composition x, but the dependence of microhardness on the x parameter has a maximum for x = 0.4. Using differential thermal analysis (DTA), the temperatures of phase transformations were determined and the phase diagram of the In2S3–AgIn5S8 system was constructed, which is characterized by a small crystallization interval and belongs to type III according to the Rosebom classification. The curves of liquidus and solidus are concave to the abscissa axis and have a common point.

Study of structure, phase composition and physicomechanical properties of modifi ed castings from heat-temperature ZhS3DK alloy

The structure and properties of castings obtained using various modifi ers are studied. It is shown that the introduction of multicomponent modifi er containing ultrafi ne powders of titanium carbide, titanium carbonitride leads to decrease in grain, uniform distribution of carbide precipitates and increase in mechanical properties. The critical temperatures of phase transformations in the cast ZhS3DK alloy and its analogue with modifi ers are determined by the differential thermal analysis method. The heat treatment condition of modifi ed cast heattemperature alloys of the ZhS3DK type is corrected.

Optimization of the Composition and Structure of Deformable Heat Resistant Aluminum Alloy

The necessity of finding scientifically grounded methods for the development of new heat-resistant, wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant aluminum alloys is presented in the present work. For this purpose, the analysis of modern methods for computer calculation of phase diagrams in multicomponent metal systems using the Thermo-Calc program was carried out. Therefore, a quantitative analysis of the phase diagram the Al-Cu-Mn-Zr system was carried out, as the basis of deformable high-temperature aluminum alloys. Isothermal and polythermal sections of the phase diagram were calculated in this system. The temperatures of phase transformations were calculated. The mass and volume fractions of the phases in the studied alloys were calculated. The range of concentrations and temperatures at which the maximum amount of dispersoids Al20Cu2Mn3 may be achieved, was defined. The minimum amount of Al2Cu phase is calculated, which should correspond to the best heat resistance of alloys. It is substantiated that in the alloys of a new generation of ALTEK type, the use of homogenization and quenching operations is inexpedient, which implies the possibility of a significant reduction in the cost of heat treatment in comparison with industrial alloys, such as 1201.

Investigations of Temperatures of Phase Transformations of Low-Alloyed Reinforcing Steel within the Heat Treatment Temperature Range

The paper presents the results of DSC analysis of steel B500SP produced in the process of continuous casting, which is intended for the production reinforcement rods with high ductility. Studies were carried out in the temperature range below 1000°C in a protective atmosphere of helium during samples heating program. The main objective of the study was to determine the temperature range of austenite structure formation during heating. As a result of performed experiments:Ac1s,Ac1f– temperatures of the beginning and finish of the eutectoid transformation,Ac2– Curie temperature of the ferrite magnetic transformation and the temperature Ac3of transformation of proeutectoid ferrite into austenite were elaborated. Experimental determination of phase transformations temperatures of steel B500SP has great importance for production technology of reinforcement rods, because good mechanical properties of rods are formed by the special thermal treatment in Tempcore process.