Preparation of MgO–Y2O3 Composite Ceramic by Aqueous Gel Casting

MgO–Y2O3 composite ceramics were prepared by gel-casting technology. The surface of MgO powder is passivated with H3PO4 ethanol solution. The treated powder can be dispersed in water with a dispersant. The powder surface modification process was verified by pH, Zeta potentials, Fourier transmission infrared absorption spectroscopy (FT-IR), the absorbance of suspension and rheological properties. The obtained stable suspensions were gel cast, dried, and sintered at 1400 °C for 30 min under 35 MPa. As a comparison, the powder was compressed by die pressing and sintered at the same temperature and pressure. After sintering, the MgO–Y2O3 composite ceramic with a theoretical density of 97.29% can be prepared by aqueous gel casting process. The properties of MgO–Y2O3 composite ceramic fabricated by gel casting are better than die pressing.

Sintesis Ferroelektrik BaZrxTi1-xO3 Dengan Variasi Zirkonium Terhadap Struktur Kristal dan Konstanta Dielektrik

This study aims to determine influence addition Zr against the crystal structure and dielectric constant; and to know the influence of variations temperature sintering on addition mole Zr. Barium Zirconium Titanate (BaZrxTi1-xO3) have been made with variation zirconium (Zr) 1%, 5%, 10%, and 20% by solid state reaction method, that is blanded BaTiO3, TiO2 and ZrO2 powder. BaZrxTi1-xO3 powder is printed with die pressing and press hidrolik, then the samples were sintered by furnace at 900oC and 1000oC with holding time 2 hours. Characterization of samples use X-Ray Diffraction and Resistance Capacitance Inductance (RCL meter). Based on result obtained, the larger Zr content cause dielectric constant decreasing because crystal structure have been change from tetragonal (Zr = 1% and 5%) to cubic (Zr = 10% and 20%). The result from X-Ray Diffraction already match with data base ICDD no#360019. Measurement of dielectric constant (K) performed in the frequency range 1 kHz to 100 kHz and the highest value at Zr content 1%, because The dielectric constant decreasing with the larger Zr content. The maximum dielectric constant is obtained at mol Zr 5% and sintering temperature 1000oC, that is 150. The minimum dielectric constant is obtained at mol Zr 20% and sintering temperature 900oC, that is 62.

A Facile Method for Preparing a Superhydrophobic Block with Rapid Reparability

Superhydrophobic surfaces are fragile and are prone to failure in harsh outdoor environments. The preparation of robust superhydrophobic surfaces with stable performance and excellent properties can extend their application. In this paper, we report a simple and cost-effective method to prepare a superhydrophobic block using superhydrophobic zinc oxide powder and die pressing. The prepared sample has a contact angle of 163° and a sliding angle of 7°. Tests show that the superhydrophobic block can resist the impact of water flow, maintain its superhydrophobicity after friction or knife scraping, and quickly repair the destroyed surface by sandpaper abrasion. The sample exhibited excellent self-cleaning effect, robust mechanical property, and rapid repairability. This preparation method is also environmental-friendly and easy to operate. It will have a wide application prospect in many important fields.

Impact of Pressure on the Parameters of Pea Straw Compaction

This paper presents the results of pea straw compaction efficiency tests. The compliance of the tested material to pressure agglomeration was assessed depending on the compaction pressure used (45-113 MPa). The compaction was carried out using a Zwick testing machine, type Z020/TN2S, and a closed die pressing unit. It was found that, along with the pressure increase, the material density in the chamber increased (from 1.255 to 1.76 g∙cm−3), as well as the agglomerate's density (from 0.739 to 1.05 g∙cm−3) and the product's mechanical resistance (from 0.31 to 0.69 MPa). Increasing the compaction pressure in the analyzed range increased the unit value of compaction work, from 17.16 to 34.27 J·g−1.

Analysis of the applicability of die pressing method for ring-shaped parts fabrication

This paper analyses die pressing method used for fabrication of ring-shaped parts, which assures significant metal economy. Computer simulation results obtained with PAM-STAMP software are compared with experimental data. The research outcome is the established range of applicability of die-pressing method for manufacturing ring-shaped parts.

Evolution of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of ZK80 Mg Alloy during Net-Shape Pressing of Extruded Perform

The microstructure and mechanical properties of as-cast ZK80 Mg alloy during net-shape forming of tensile specimens with close-die pressing extrusion, and the effect of extrusion-forging on the fracture mechanism of ZK80 alloys were studied in the present investigation. The results indicated that Rm (σb)、Re (σs) and A(δ) of compound forming ZK80 Mg alloy had noticeable improvement. Large deformation and produce twins, lead to grain refinement and had strongly influence on mechanical property of ZK80 Mg alloy, as well as strong affected the mechanical properties of the alloy. It was found that as-cast ZK80 Mg alloy has mixed fracture characteristics including cleavage fracture, intergranular facture and ductile fracture. As-extruded perform and as-close die ZK80 Mg alloys were obvious dimples for ductile fracture pore nucleation mechanism.

Studies Regarding the Die Pressing Parameters on the Press Ability of Cementite Powders in Order to Obtained Sintered Steels

This paper presents the experimental results of the effects of the pressing speed on the press ability of the cementite powders alloyed with iron powders, in order to obtain sintered steels. Cementite or iron carbide is a chemical compound with Fe3C formula having orthorhombic crystal structure. Regarding mechanical properties, cementite is hard and brittle being important in the metallurgical processes. For the research process was used a mixture consists by cementite and iron powders (6,75%Fe3C+93.25%Fe) which was obtained by mechanical alloying technique for 30 hours. The cementite powders were produced by direct carburizing of Fe powders. The mixture was unilateral die pressing at three pressures 200, 400 and 600 MPa respectively 5 pressing speeds 10 up to 50 mm/min. The green billets were sintered in argon atmosphere and were studied by microstructural point of view. The evolution of microhardness function the pressing parameters was studied too.