Pub Date : 2024-08-05DOI: 10.1007/s40962-024-01420-7
Jiale Zheng, Xiaodong Du
Zinc-modified hypoeutectic Al–Si–Cu–Mg–Cr–B alloy underwent a two-stage solution treatment at 520 °C for two hours and 550 °C for half an hour, followed by a two-stage aging treatment at 100 °C for three hours and 180 °C for eight hours. The impact of heat treatment and Zn addition on the eutectic Si phase, alloy compounds, and mechanical properties of the hypoeutectic Al–Si–Cu–Mg–Cr–B alloy was systematically investigated using an optical microscope, X-ray diffractometer, scanning electron microscope, energy spectrum analysis, and mechanical properties test. The findings revealed that heat treatment and Zn addition improved the size, morphology, quantity, and types of eutectic silicon phases and alloy compounds, as well as their mechanical properties. After heat treatment, the alloy displayed optimal characteristics with the addition of 0.3 wt% Zn. The eutectic Si phase of the alloy exhibited the most favorable morphology, the greatest variety of alloy compounds, the most favorable morphology and size, and the largest Q index, which is utilized to evaluate the overall tensile properties of the alloy. This indicates superior mechanical properties.
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Pub Date : 2024-08-05DOI: 10.1007/s40962-024-01414-5
E. Samuel, G. H. Garza-Elizondo, M. H. Abdelaziz, H. W. Doty, F. H. Samuel
The current study is aimed to enhance the tensile performance of Al–Si–Cu–Mg cast alloys at both ambient and elevated temperatures. The investigation is focused on incorporating zirconium (Zr) as a primary alloying element, alongside nickel (Ni) and manganese (Mn), to assess their suitability for automotive engine applications. In Mn-containing alloys, tensile strength improvement was observed due to the precipitation of compacted α-Al15(Fe, Mn)3Si2 and Al6Mn phases. Meanwhile, Ni-bearing phases such as Al3CuNi and Al3Ni in Ni-containing alloys were found to inhibit crack propagation, thereby enhancing tensile properties. Results indicated that the addition of 0.75 wt.% Mn yielded comparable strength values to alloys containing 2–4 wt.% Ni at ambient temperature. Additionally, the presence of 0.25% Zr facilitated the precipitation of fine metastable L12-Al3Zr particles, contributing to improved alloy strength. However, the introduction of 4% Ni resulted in the formation of Al–Cu–Ni particles rather than Al2Cu, leading to a decrease in alloy strength upon aging.
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Pub Date : 2024-08-02DOI: 10.1007/s40962-024-01417-2
Dinesh Sundaram, József Tamás Svidró, Attila Diószegi
Gas generation from molding materials creates a complex atmosphere in the mold–metal interface and is one of the primary causes of defects in cast components. Moisture, crystalline water, and decomposing binders are significant gas sources. The presence of volatiles and decomposing binder in the mold also affects the rate of heat absorption from the solidifying metal during the casting process. This work presents a measurement methodology to evaluate the rate and volume of gases generated from sand mixtures in combination with the temperature distribution and applied thermal analysis. The presented results show high reproducibility of the method. The thermal analysis results provide the start and end temperature of the binder decomposition reactions and the corresponding heat absorbed in this interval. The results obtained from the presented methodology can be used to validate the models/simulation tools developed to predict the gas evolution and related transport phenomena in the sand casting process.
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Pub Date : 2024-07-31DOI: 10.1007/s40962-024-01421-6
S. Boonmee, W. Waenthongkham, K. Worakhut
This study explores the effect of bismuth on ductile iron to enhance its mechanical properties and to prevent the formation of chunky graphite. Various heats of ductile iron were produced with varying bismuth (0.000–0.010 wt%Bi). Microscopic examinations, Brinell hardness tests, and tension tests were conducted to characterize the samples. The results indicate that Bi influences the microstructure, nodule count, hardness, and tensile strength of the ductile iron, with optimal amount of Bi (0.005–0.007 wt%Bi) depending on section thickness. Bi prevented the carbide formation and increased the nodule count, leading to improved mechanical properties. In addition, the study demonstrated that Ce/Bi values of 1.29–1.60 were corresponding levels that showed optimal microstructure and properties. Thermal analysis demonstrated the inoculation effect of Bi addition by shifting TElow and TEhigh toward the stable eutectic temperature. Electron Probe Microanalysis (EPMA) results showed that Bi oxide and sulfide were found at the graphite cores as heterogeneous nucleation sites during solidification.
本研究探讨了铋对球墨铸铁的影响,以提高其机械性能并防止形成块状石墨。使用不同的铋(0.000-0.010 wt%铋)生产了不同加热温度的球墨铸铁。对样品进行了显微镜检查、布氏硬度测试和拉力测试,以确定其特性。结果表明,铋会影响球墨铸铁的微观结构、结核数量、硬度和抗拉强度,最佳铋含量(0.005-0.007 wt%Bi)取决于截面厚度。Bi 阻止了碳化物的形成并增加了结核数量,从而改善了机械性能。此外,研究还表明,Ce/Bi 值为 1.29-1.60 的相应水平可显示出最佳的微观结构和性能。热分析表明,加入 Bi 后,TElow 和 TEhigh 向稳定共晶温度移动,从而产生了接种效应。电子探针显微分析(EPMA)结果表明,在凝固过程中,氧化 Bi 和硫化物作为异质成核点出现在石墨芯上。
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Pub Date : 2024-07-30DOI: 10.1007/s40962-024-01415-4
R. Soundararajan, A. Sathishkumar, S. Sivasankaran, Abdullah Alhomidan
The primary objective of this investigation is to strengthen the mechanical and tribological properties of the cast Elektron 21 alloy (UNS M12310) by reinforcing its surface with a high entropy alloy (HEA) consisting of 0.3 wt% aluminum, 0.3 wt% copper, 0.1 wt% nickel, 0.1 wt% silicon, and 0.2 wt% tungsten fabricated by friction stir processing (FSP). The resulting Elektron 21/HEA surface composites (SCs) processed through casting followed by FSP were compared to the cast followed by FSPed Elektron 21 alloy, exhibiting significant enhancements in mechanical properties and wear resistance. The surface of the Elektron 21 matrix, which underwent casting followed by FSP, showed a homogeneous dispersion of HEA particles. These particles served as precipitates, creating geometrically necessary dislocations that hindered movement under applied force. The bonding between the HEA and the Elektron 21 alloy at the interface was excellent, and differential thermal contraction resulted in a strain misfit. Consequently, the microhardness, yield stress, and ultimate tensile stress of the FSPed Elektron 21/HEA SCs improved by 38%, 37%, and 32%, respectively, compared to the FSPed Elektron 21 alloy, although ductility decreased by 33%. Furthermore, the FSPed Elektron 21/HEA SCs showed a 33% enhancement in wear resistance and a 27% reduction in frictional force generation compared to the FSPed Elektron 21 alloy. The worn surfaces of the FSPed specimens showed that the FSPed Elektron 21 alloy revealed deep grooves, pits, micro-cutting, micro-grooving, and ploughing, while these features were absent in the FSPed Elektron 21/HEA SCs. These outcomes make it better suited for use in the aviation and automotive sectors.