Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66960-3
Yu-peng ZHANG , Zhong-feng CHEN , De-bin ZHENG , Cui-ping WANG , Hao-jun ZHUO , Xiang YU , Yue-chao CHEN , Shui-yuan YANG , Yi-lu ZHAO , Xing-jun LIU
Low-density superalloys often exhibit low yield strength in the intermediate temperature range (300-650 °C). To enhance yield performance in this range, the CALPHAD method was used to design a new Co-based superalloy. The Co-30Ni-10Al-3V-6Ti-2Ta alloy, designed based on γ′ phase dissolution temperature and phase fraction, was synthesized via arc melting and heat treatment. Phase transition temperatures, microstructure evolution, and high-temperature mechanical properties were characterized by differential scanning calorimetry, scanning electron microscopy, dual-beam TEM, and compression tests. Results show that the alloy has low density (8.15 g/cm³) and high γ′ dissolution temperature (1234 °C), along with unique yield strength retention from room temperature to 650 °C. The yield strength anomaly (YSA) is attributed to high stacking fault energy and activation of the Kear-Wilsdorf locking mechanism, contributing to superior high-temperature stability of the alloy. The yield strength of this alloy outperforms other low-density Co-based superalloys in the temperature range of 23-650 °C.
{"title":"Distinctive yield behavior of low-density Co-Ni-Al-V-Ti-Ta superalloy designed by CALPHAD","authors":"Yu-peng ZHANG , Zhong-feng CHEN , De-bin ZHENG , Cui-ping WANG , Hao-jun ZHUO , Xiang YU , Yue-chao CHEN , Shui-yuan YANG , Yi-lu ZHAO , Xing-jun LIU","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66960-3","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66960-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Low-density superalloys often exhibit low yield strength in the intermediate temperature range (300-650 °C). To enhance yield performance in this range, the CALPHAD method was used to design a new Co-based superalloy. The Co-30Ni-10Al-3V-6Ti-2Ta alloy, designed based on γ′ phase dissolution temperature and phase fraction, was synthesized via arc melting and heat treatment. Phase transition temperatures, microstructure evolution, and high-temperature mechanical properties were characterized by differential scanning calorimetry, scanning electron microscopy, dual-beam TEM, and compression tests. Results show that the alloy has low density (8.15 g/cm³) and high γ′ dissolution temperature (1234 °C), along with unique yield strength retention from room temperature to 650 °C. The yield strength anomaly (YSA) is attributed to high stacking fault energy and activation of the Kear-Wilsdorf locking mechanism, contributing to superior high-temperature stability of the alloy. The yield strength of this alloy outperforms other low-density Co-based superalloys in the temperature range of 23-650 °C.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"36 1","pages":"Pages 231-243"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146098731","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66962-7
Xiao-guo SONG , Xu-dong ZHANG , Wei FU , Xiao-yu TIAN , Guang-dong WU , Sheng-peng HU
The Sn-2Al filler metal was utilized to bond W90 tungsten heavy alloys by the ultrasonic-assisted coating technology in atmospheric environment at 250 °C. The effects of ultrasonic power and ultrasonic time on microstructure and interfacial strength of Sn-2Al/W90 interface were investigated. The ultrasound improved the wettability of Sn-2Al filler metal on W90 surface. As the ultrasonic power increased and ultrasonic time increased, the size of Al phase in seam decreased. The maximum value of Sn-2Al/W90 interfacial strength reached 30.1 MPa. Based on the acoustic pressure simulation and bubble dynamics, the intensity of cavitation effect was proportional to ultrasonic power. The generated high temperature and high pressure by cavitation effect reached 83799.6 K and 1.26×1014 Pa, respectively.
{"title":"Low-temperature bonding of W90 tungsten heavy alloy using Sn-2Al filler metal by ultrasonic-assisted coating technology","authors":"Xiao-guo SONG , Xu-dong ZHANG , Wei FU , Xiao-yu TIAN , Guang-dong WU , Sheng-peng HU","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66962-7","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66962-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Sn-2Al filler metal was utilized to bond W90 tungsten heavy alloys by the ultrasonic-assisted coating technology in atmospheric environment at 250 °C. The effects of ultrasonic power and ultrasonic time on microstructure and interfacial strength of Sn-2Al/W90 interface were investigated. The ultrasound improved the wettability of Sn-2Al filler metal on W90 surface. As the ultrasonic power increased and ultrasonic time increased, the size of Al phase in seam decreased. The maximum value of Sn-2Al/W90 interfacial strength reached 30.1 MPa. Based on the acoustic pressure simulation and bubble dynamics, the intensity of cavitation effect was proportional to ultrasonic power. The generated high temperature and high pressure by cavitation effect reached 83799.6 K and 1.26×10<sup>14</sup> Pa, respectively.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"36 1","pages":"Pages 259-272"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146098733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66964-0
Xin SUN , Rui LIAO , Zu-chao PAN , Yi-sheng ZHANG , Mao-xin HONG , Yan-sheng ZHANG , Jun WANG , Guan-zhou QIU
A series of leaching and electrochemical experiments were conducted to elucidate the critical role of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in copper-driven reduction of chalcopyrite. Results demonstrate that in the absence of H2S, metallic copper converts chalcopyrite into bornite (Cu5FeS4). However, the introduction of H2S promotes the formation of chalcocite (Cu2S) by altering the oxidation pathway of copper. Electrochemical analysis demonstrates that the presence of H2S significantly reduces the corrosion potential of copper from 0.251 to -0.223 V (vs SHE), reaching the threshold necessary for the formation of Cu2S. Nevertheless, excessive H2S triggers sulfate reduction via the reaction of 8Cu+H2SO4+3H2S=4Cu2S+4H2O (ΔG=-519.429 kJ/mol at 50 °C), leading to inefficient copper utilization.
通过一系列的浸出和电化学实验,阐明了硫化氢(H2S)在铜驱动还原黄铜矿中的关键作用。结果表明,在没有H2S的情况下,金属铜将黄铜矿转化为斑铜矿(Cu5FeS4)。然而,H2S的引入通过改变铜的氧化途径促进了辉铜矿(Cu2S)的形成。电化学分析表明,H2S的存在显著降低了铜的腐蚀电位,从0.251 V (vs SHE)降至-0.223 V (vs SHE),达到了形成Cu2S所需的阈值。然而,过量的H2S通过8Cu+H2SO4+3H2S=4Cu2S+4H2O的反应(ΔG=-519.429 kJ/mol, 50℃)引发硫酸盐还原,导致铜利用率低下。
{"title":"Effect of hydrogen sulfide on reductive leaching of chalcopyrite by copper","authors":"Xin SUN , Rui LIAO , Zu-chao PAN , Yi-sheng ZHANG , Mao-xin HONG , Yan-sheng ZHANG , Jun WANG , Guan-zhou QIU","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66964-0","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66964-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A series of leaching and electrochemical experiments were conducted to elucidate the critical role of hydrogen sulfide (H<sub>2</sub>S) in copper-driven reduction of chalcopyrite. Results demonstrate that in the absence of H<sub>2</sub>S, metallic copper converts chalcopyrite into bornite (Cu<sub>5</sub>FeS<sub>4</sub>). However, the introduction of H<sub>2</sub>S promotes the formation of chalcocite (Cu<sub>2</sub>S) by altering the oxidation pathway of copper. Electrochemical analysis demonstrates that the presence of H<sub>2</sub>S significantly reduces the corrosion potential of copper from 0.251 to -0.223 V (vs SHE), reaching the threshold necessary for the formation of Cu<sub>2</sub>S. Nevertheless, excessive H<sub>2</sub>S triggers sulfate reduction via the reaction of 8Cu+H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>+3H<sub>2</sub>S=4Cu<sub>2</sub>S+4H<sub>2</sub>O (Δ<em>G</em>=-519.429 kJ/mol at 50 °C), leading to inefficient copper utilization.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"36 1","pages":"Pages 287-297"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146098735","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66953-6
Shi-jun TAN , Bo SONG , Hao-hua XU , Ting-ting LIU , Jia SHE , Sheng-feng GUO , Xian-hua CHEN , Kai-hong ZHENG , Fu-sheng PAN
A new method was proposed for preparing AZ31/1060 composite plates with a corrugated interface, which involved cold-pressing a corrugated surface on the Al plate and then hot-pressing the assembled Mg/Al plate. The results show that cold-pressing produces intense plastic deformation near the corrugated surface of the Al plate, which promotes dynamic recrystallization of the Al substrate near the interface during the subsequent hot-pressing. In addition, the initial corrugation on the surface of the Al plate also changes the local stress state near the interface during hot pressing, which has a large effect on the texture components of the substrates near the corrugated interface. The construction of the corrugated interface can greatly enhance the shear strength by 2-4 times due to the increased contact area and the strong “mechanical gearing” effect. Moreover, the mechanical properties are largely depended on the orientation relationship between corrugated direction and loading direction.
{"title":"Influence of interface shape on microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg/Al composite plates fabricated by hot-pressing","authors":"Shi-jun TAN , Bo SONG , Hao-hua XU , Ting-ting LIU , Jia SHE , Sheng-feng GUO , Xian-hua CHEN , Kai-hong ZHENG , Fu-sheng PAN","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66953-6","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66953-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A new method was proposed for preparing AZ31/1060 composite plates with a corrugated interface, which involved cold-pressing a corrugated surface on the Al plate and then hot-pressing the assembled Mg/Al plate. The results show that cold-pressing produces intense plastic deformation near the corrugated surface of the Al plate, which promotes dynamic recrystallization of the Al substrate near the interface during the subsequent hot-pressing. In addition, the initial corrugation on the surface of the Al plate also changes the local stress state near the interface during hot pressing, which has a large effect on the texture components of the substrates near the corrugated interface. The construction of the corrugated interface can greatly enhance the shear strength by 2-4 times due to the increased contact area and the strong “mechanical gearing” effect. Moreover, the mechanical properties are largely depended on the orientation relationship between corrugated direction and loading direction.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"36 1","pages":"Pages 124-143"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146098745","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66957-3
Shao-lin LI , Ying-ying ZHU , Xiu-hua GUO , Qiang-song WANG , Wen-ming SUN , Ke-xing SONG
The microstructural evolution of Cu-19Ni-6Cr-7Mn alloy during aging treatment was investigated. After aging for 120 min at 500 °C, the alloy exhibited excellent mechanical properties, including a tensile strength of 978 MPa and an elastic modulus of 145.8 GPa. After aging for 240 min at 500 °C, the elastic modulus of the alloy reached 149.5 GPa, which was among the highest values reported for Cu alloys. It was worth mentioning that the tensile strength increased rapidly from 740 to 934 MPa after aging for 5 min at 500 °C, which was close to the maximum tensile strength (978 MPa). Analysis of the underlying strengthening mechanisms and phase transformation behavior revealed that the Cu-19Ni-6Cr-7Mn alloy underwent spinodal decomposition and DO22 ordering during the first 5 min of aging at 500 °C, and L12 ordered phases and bcc-Cr precipitates appeared. Therefore, the enhanced mechanical properties of the Cu-19Ni-6Cr-7Mn alloy can be attributed to the stress field generated by spinodal decomposition and the presence of nanoscale ordered phase and Cr precipitates.
{"title":"Unanticipated strengthening of Cu-19Ni-6Cr-7Mn alloy achieved by synergistic effect of spinodal decomposition and multiscale precipitation","authors":"Shao-lin LI , Ying-ying ZHU , Xiu-hua GUO , Qiang-song WANG , Wen-ming SUN , Ke-xing SONG","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66957-3","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66957-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The microstructural evolution of Cu-19Ni-6Cr-7Mn alloy during aging treatment was investigated. After aging for 120 min at 500 °C, the alloy exhibited excellent mechanical properties, including a tensile strength of 978 MPa and an elastic modulus of 145.8 GPa. After aging for 240 min at 500 °C, the elastic modulus of the alloy reached 149.5 GPa, which was among the highest values reported for Cu alloys. It was worth mentioning that the tensile strength increased rapidly from 740 to 934 MPa after aging for 5 min at 500 °C, which was close to the maximum tensile strength (978 MPa). Analysis of the underlying strengthening mechanisms and phase transformation behavior revealed that the Cu-19Ni-6Cr-7Mn alloy underwent spinodal decomposition and DO<sub>22</sub> ordering during the first 5 min of aging at 500 °C, and L1<sub>2</sub> ordered phases and bcc-Cr precipitates appeared. Therefore, the enhanced mechanical properties of the Cu-19Ni-6Cr-7Mn alloy can be attributed to the stress field generated by spinodal decomposition and the presence of nanoscale ordered phase and Cr precipitates.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"36 1","pages":"Pages 183-202"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146098697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66965-2
Tai-yang JI, Yi-lin WANG, Tian-gui QI, Qiu-sheng ZHOU, Zhi-hong PENG, Gui-hua LIU, Xiao-bin LI
The differences in the competitive reactions of hydrogarnet and quicklime when reacting with titanium- containing and silicon-containing minerals during the Bayer digestion process were investigated. Thermodynamic analysis, artificial mineral experiments, and an evaluation of the digestion effect of natural diasporic bauxite were conducted. The results indicate that hydrogarnet shows a preferential reaction with anatase, and this preference becomes more pronounced as the silicon saturation coefficient increases. In contrast, quicklime participates in non-selective reactions with both anatase and desilication products (DSP). The preference of hydrogarnet for anatase significantly enhances the utilization efficiency of CaO in the high-temperature Bayer digestion process.
{"title":"Differences in competitive reactions between hydrogarnet and quicklime during Bayer digestion process","authors":"Tai-yang JI, Yi-lin WANG, Tian-gui QI, Qiu-sheng ZHOU, Zhi-hong PENG, Gui-hua LIU, Xiao-bin LI","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66965-2","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66965-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The differences in the competitive reactions of hydrogarnet and quicklime when reacting with titanium- containing and silicon-containing minerals during the Bayer digestion process were investigated. Thermodynamic analysis, artificial mineral experiments, and an evaluation of the digestion effect of natural diasporic bauxite were conducted. The results indicate that hydrogarnet shows a preferential reaction with anatase, and this preference becomes more pronounced as the silicon saturation coefficient increases. In contrast, quicklime participates in non-selective reactions with both anatase and desilication products (DSP). The preference of hydrogarnet for anatase significantly enhances the utilization efficiency of CaO in the high-temperature Bayer digestion process.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"36 1","pages":"Pages 298-308"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146098737","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66949-4
Ze-yi HU , Pu-yu LI , Cai-he FAN , Shuai WU , Yi-ling LU , Yin-chun XIAO , Ling OU
The evolution of the S’ precipitate in Al-Cu-Mg alloy was investigated using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM), molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, and other analytical techniques. The precipitation behavior during different aging stages of the supersaturated solid solution formed after rapid cold punching was focused, which induces rapid dissolution of precipitates. The findings reveal that the precipitation sequence is significantly influenced by aging temperature. At higher aging temperatures, which mitigate lattice distortion in the matrix, the precipitation sequence follows the conventional path. Conversely, at lower aging temperatures, where lattice distortion persists, the sequence deviates, suppressing the formation of Guinier-Preston-Bagaryatsky (GPB) zones. MD simulations confirm that the variations in solute atom diffusion rates at different aging temperatures lead to the differences in the S’ phase precipitation sequence.
{"title":"Precipitation behavior of S’ phase in rapid cold punched Al-Cu-Mg alloy","authors":"Ze-yi HU , Pu-yu LI , Cai-he FAN , Shuai WU , Yi-ling LU , Yin-chun XIAO , Ling OU","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66949-4","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66949-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The evolution of the <em>S</em>’ precipitate in Al-Cu-Mg alloy was investigated using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM), molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, and other analytical techniques. The precipitation behavior during different aging stages of the supersaturated solid solution formed after rapid cold punching was focused, which induces rapid dissolution of precipitates. The findings reveal that the precipitation sequence is significantly influenced by aging temperature. At higher aging temperatures, which mitigate lattice distortion in the matrix, the precipitation sequence follows the conventional path. Conversely, at lower aging temperatures, where lattice distortion persists, the sequence deviates, suppressing the formation of Guinier-Preston-Bagaryatsky (GPB) zones. MD simulations confirm that the variations in solute atom diffusion rates at different aging temperatures lead to the differences in the <em>S’</em> phase precipitation sequence.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"36 1","pages":"Pages 68-79"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146098740","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66956-1
Zhi-yan YANG , Xue-feng LIU , Hong-ting CHEN , Xin MA
Titanium plates with a Ti-O solid solution surface-hardened layer were cold roll-bonded with 304 stainless steel plates with high work hardening rates. The evolution and mechanisms affecting the interfacial bonding strength in titanium/stainless steel laminated composites were investigated. Results indicate that the hardened layer reduces the interfacial bonding strength from over 261 MPa to less than 204 MPa. During the cold roll-bonding process, the hardened layer fractures, leading to the formation of multi-scale cracks that are difficult for the stainless steel to fill. This not only hinders the development of an interlocking interface but also leads to the presence of numerous microcracks and hardened blocks along the nearly straight interface, consequently weakening the interfacial bonding strength. In metals with high work hardening rates, the conventional approach of enhancing interface interlocking and improving interfacial bonding strength by using a surface-hardened layer becomes less effective.
{"title":"Effect and mechanism of Ti-O solid solution layer on interfacial bonding strength of cold roll bonded titanium/stainless steel laminated composite plate","authors":"Zhi-yan YANG , Xue-feng LIU , Hong-ting CHEN , Xin MA","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66956-1","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66956-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Titanium plates with a Ti-O solid solution surface-hardened layer were cold roll-bonded with 304 stainless steel plates with high work hardening rates. The evolution and mechanisms affecting the interfacial bonding strength in titanium/stainless steel laminated composites were investigated. Results indicate that the hardened layer reduces the interfacial bonding strength from over 261 MPa to less than 204 MPa. During the cold roll-bonding process, the hardened layer fractures, leading to the formation of multi-scale cracks that are difficult for the stainless steel to fill. This not only hinders the development of an interlocking interface but also leads to the presence of numerous microcracks and hardened blocks along the nearly straight interface, consequently weakening the interfacial bonding strength. In metals with high work hardening rates, the conventional approach of enhancing interface interlocking and improving interfacial bonding strength by using a surface-hardened layer becomes less effective.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"36 1","pages":"Pages 171-182"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146098696","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66954-8
Fei ZHANG , Shi-wei PAN , Shun XU , Feng QIAN , Jiang-kun FAN , Qun-bo FAN , Xing-wang CHENG
In order to overcome the embrittlement of metastable titanium alloys caused by the precipitation of ωiso phase during aging, regulation of isothermal ω precipitation was investigated in Ti-15Mo alloy. The results show that the sample is brittle when direct aging (A) is applied at 350 °C for 1 h after solution treatment (ST). If pre-deformation (D) is performed on the ST sample to induce {332} twins and secondary α′′ phase, subsequent aging at 350 °C (STDA350) improves the strength to 931 MPa with a good ductility of about 20% maintained. However, when aging is performed at 400 °C or 450 °C (STDA400/450), the strength can be further improved, but the ductility is dramatically reduced. Atomic-scale characterizations show that the partial collapse of ω phase in the STDA350 sample effectively eliminates aging-induced embrittlement, but complete collapse leads to poor ductility in the STDA400/450 sample.
{"title":"Weakening aging-induced embrittlement via deformation-assisted regulation of isothermal ω precipitation in metastable Ti-15Mo alloy","authors":"Fei ZHANG , Shi-wei PAN , Shun XU , Feng QIAN , Jiang-kun FAN , Qun-bo FAN , Xing-wang CHENG","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66954-8","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66954-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In order to overcome the embrittlement of metastable titanium alloys caused by the precipitation of ω<sub>iso</sub> phase during aging, regulation of isothermal ω precipitation was investigated in Ti-15Mo alloy. The results show that the sample is brittle when direct aging (A) is applied at 350 °C for 1 h after solution treatment (ST). If pre-deformation (D) is performed on the ST sample to induce {332} twins and secondary α′′ phase, subsequent aging at 350 °C (STDA350) improves the strength to 931 MPa with a good ductility of about 20% maintained. However, when aging is performed at 400 °C or 450 °C (STDA400/450), the strength can be further improved, but the ductility is dramatically reduced. Atomic-scale characterizations show that the partial collapse of ω phase in the STDA350 sample effectively eliminates aging-induced embrittlement, but complete collapse leads to poor ductility in the STDA400/450 sample.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"36 1","pages":"Pages 144-155"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146098741","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66947-0
Meng-jia YAO , Hua-bo ZHOU , Rui-qian WANG , Wei LIU
The water-quenched (WQ) 2195 Al-Li alloy was subjected to stretching at different temperatures, from room temperature (RT) to -196 °C (CT), to investigate the effect of cryogenic deformation on the aging precipitation behaviors and mechanical properties. The precipitation kinetics of the T1 phase and the microstructures in peak aging state were investigated through the differential scanning calorimetric (DSC) tests and electron microscopy observation. The results show that -196 °C deformation produces a high dislocation density, which promotes the precipitation of the T1 phase and refines its sizes significantly. In addition, the grain boundary precipitates (GBPs) of -196 °C-stretched samples are suppressed considerably due to the high dislocation density in the grain interiors, which increases the ductility. In comparison, the strength remains nearly constant. Thus, it is indicated that cryogenic forming has the potential to provide the shape and property control for the manufacture of critical components of aluminum alloys.
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