Pub Date : 2026-01-01Epub Date: 2026-02-02DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66946-9
Zhan-he LIU , Ke-chao ZHOU , Kai-hua SHI , Xiao-zan WU , He XIAO , Chao-qun PENG , Ri-chu WANG , Xiao-feng WANG
Additive manufacturing (AM) technology has emerged as a viable solution for manufacturing complex- shaped WC-Co cemented carbide products, thereby expanding their applications in industries such as resource mining, equipment manufacturing, and electronic information. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the progress of AM technology in WC-Co cemented carbides. The fundamental principles and classification of AM techniques are introduced, followed by a categorization and evaluation of the AM techniques for WC-Co cemented carbides. These techniques are classified as either direct AM technology (DAM) or indirect AM technology (IDAM), depending on their inclusion of post-processes like de-binding and sintering. Through an analysis of microstructure features, the most suitable AM route for WC-Co cemented carbide products with controllable microstructure is identified as the indirect AM technology, such as binder jet printing (BJP), which integrates AM with conventional powder metallurgy.
{"title":"Additive manufacturing techniques for WC-Co cemented carbides: Principle, progress, and perspective","authors":"Zhan-he LIU , Ke-chao ZHOU , Kai-hua SHI , Xiao-zan WU , He XIAO , Chao-qun PENG , Ri-chu WANG , Xiao-feng WANG","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66946-9","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66946-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Additive manufacturing (AM) technology has emerged as a viable solution for manufacturing complex- shaped WC-Co cemented carbide products, thereby expanding their applications in industries such as resource mining, equipment manufacturing, and electronic information. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the progress of AM technology in WC-Co cemented carbides. The fundamental principles and classification of AM techniques are introduced, followed by a categorization and evaluation of the AM techniques for WC-Co cemented carbides. These techniques are classified as either direct AM technology (DAM) or indirect AM technology (IDAM), depending on their inclusion of post-processes like de-binding and sintering. Through an analysis of microstructure features, the most suitable AM route for WC-Co cemented carbide products with controllable microstructure is identified as the indirect AM technology, such as binder jet printing (BJP), which integrates AM with conventional powder metallurgy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"36 1","pages":"Pages 1-24"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146098736","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 : 2026-01-01Epub Date: 2026-02-02DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66958-5
Ling-hui MENG , Fan ZHAO , Dong LIU , Chang-jian LU , Yan-bin JIANG , Xin-hua LIU
Machine learning-assisted methods for rapid and accurate prediction of temperature field, mushy zone, and grain size were proposed for the heating-cooling combined mold (HCCM) horizontal continuous casting of C70250 alloy plates. First, finite element simulations of casting processes were carried out with various parameters to build a dataset. Subsequently, different machine learning algorithms were employed to achieve high precision in predicting temperature fields, mushy zone locations, mushy zone inclination angle, and billet grain size. Finally, the process parameters were quickly optimized using a strategy consisting of random generation, prediction, and screening, allowing the mushy zone to be controlled to the desired target. The optimized parameters are 1234 °C for heating mold temperature, 47 mm/min for casting speed, and 10 L/min for cooling water flow rate. The optimized mushy zone is located in the middle of the second heat insulation section and has an inclination angle of roughly 7°.
{"title":"Numerical model for rapid prediction of temperature field, mushy zone and grain size in heating-cooling combined mold (HCCM) horizontal continuous casting of C70250 alloy plates","authors":"Ling-hui MENG , Fan ZHAO , Dong LIU , Chang-jian LU , Yan-bin JIANG , Xin-hua LIU","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66958-5","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66958-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Machine learning-assisted methods for rapid and accurate prediction of temperature field, mushy zone, and grain size were proposed for the heating-cooling combined mold (HCCM) horizontal continuous casting of C70250 alloy plates. First, finite element simulations of casting processes were carried out with various parameters to build a dataset. Subsequently, different machine learning algorithms were employed to achieve high precision in predicting temperature fields, mushy zone locations, mushy zone inclination angle, and billet grain size. Finally, the process parameters were quickly optimized using a strategy consisting of random generation, prediction, and screening, allowing the mushy zone to be controlled to the desired target. The optimized parameters are 1234 °C for heating mold temperature, 47 mm/min for casting speed, and 10 L/min for cooling water flow rate. The optimized mushy zone is located in the middle of the second heat insulation section and has an inclination angle of roughly 7°.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"36 1","pages":"Pages 203-217"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146098729","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 : 2025-11-01Epub Date: 2025-12-18DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66921-4
Jia ZHAO , Zhi-tao SONG , Gui-min LU
The alloying process of Mg-La in NaCl-KCl-MgCl2-LaCl3 (NKML) melts during electroreduction was elucidated using electrochemical techniques and deep potential molecular dynamics (DPMD) simulations. In the NKML system, the Mg2+/La3+ electrodeposition on the tungsten (W) electrode at 973 K was found to be a one-step process. The nucleation of metal ions on the electrode surface followed an instantaneous nucleation mode and was not influenced by the alloying process. The redox potential and underpotential deposition behavior of the metal ions in the NKML system were accurately predicted by the DPMD simulations, confirming the alloying process of the Mg-La. Additionally, scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) analysis results confirmed that the cathodic deposits consisted of a bright phase and a dark phase, corresponding to the Mg-La alloys and Mg, respectively. The distribution of electrolytic products suggests that the cathodic deposit initially favors the Mg phase, with the Mg-La alloy forming more easily when the Mg source in the melt is depleted.
{"title":"Alloying process of Mg-La in NaCl-KCl-MgCl2-LaCl3 melts","authors":"Jia ZHAO , Zhi-tao SONG , Gui-min LU","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66921-4","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66921-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The alloying process of Mg-La in NaCl-KCl-MgCl<sub>2</sub>-LaCl<sub>3</sub> (NKML) melts during electroreduction was elucidated using electrochemical techniques and deep potential molecular dynamics (DPMD) simulations. In the NKML system, the Mg<sup>2+</sup>/La<sup>3+</sup> electrodeposition on the tungsten (W) electrode at 973 K was found to be a one-step process. The nucleation of metal ions on the electrode surface followed an instantaneous nucleation mode and was not influenced by the alloying process. The redox potential and underpotential deposition behavior of the metal ions in the NKML system were accurately predicted by the DPMD simulations, confirming the alloying process of the Mg-La. Additionally, scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) analysis results confirmed that the cathodic deposits consisted of a bright phase and a dark phase, corresponding to the Mg-La alloys and Mg, respectively. The distribution of electrolytic products suggests that the cathodic deposit initially favors the Mg phase, with the Mg-La alloy forming more easily when the Mg source in the melt is depleted.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"35 11","pages":"Pages 3919-3932"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145771973","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 : 2025-11-01Epub Date: 2025-12-18DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66922-6
Jian-cheng YU , Bao-zhong MA , Long-fei SHI , Zhi-he CAO , Yu-bo LIU , Cheng-yan WANG
The loss pathways of Ni and Co during Al and Sc enrichment were analyzed in the HNO3 leach liquor of saprolitic laterite ore. Although over 99% of Al and Sc can be enriched, about 40% of Ni and Co are also lost. The adsorption of Al-Sc precipitate is an important cause of Ni and Co loss. Subsequently, the precipitation behavior of metal ions in the different nitrate solutions was studied. The results confirm that Ni2+ and Co2+ do not hydrolyze to form their respective hydroxides. Ni2+, Co2+ and Mg2+ can form composite hydroxides with precipitated Al(OH)3, decreasing the pH at which Ni2+ and Co2+ begin to precipitate, causing their co-precipitation loss. A high Mg2+ concentration enhances the formation of these composite hydroxides. Finally, titration curves for different nitrate systems were determined, further demonstrating the formation of Me-Al composite hydroxides and revealing a formation trend of Mg-Al > Co-Al > Ni-Al.
{"title":"Loss behavior of Ni and Co during Al and Sc enrichment from HNO3 leach liquor of saprolitic laterite ore","authors":"Jian-cheng YU , Bao-zhong MA , Long-fei SHI , Zhi-he CAO , Yu-bo LIU , Cheng-yan WANG","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66922-6","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66922-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The loss pathways of Ni and Co during Al and Sc enrichment were analyzed in the HNO<sub>3</sub> leach liquor of saprolitic laterite ore. Although over 99% of Al and Sc can be enriched, about 40% of Ni and Co are also lost. The adsorption of Al-Sc precipitate is an important cause of Ni and Co loss. Subsequently, the precipitation behavior of metal ions in the different nitrate solutions was studied. The results confirm that Ni<sup>2+</sup> and Co<sup>2+</sup> do not hydrolyze to form their respective hydroxides. Ni<sup>2+</sup>, Co<sup>2+</sup> and Mg<sup>2+</sup> can form composite hydroxides with precipitated Al(OH)<sub>3</sub>, decreasing the pH at which Ni<sup>2+</sup> and Co<sup>2+</sup> begin to precipitate, causing their co-precipitation loss. A high Mg<sup>2+</sup> concentration enhances the formation of these composite hydroxides. Finally, titration curves for different nitrate systems were determined, further demonstrating the formation of Me-Al composite hydroxides and revealing a formation trend of Mg-Al > Co-Al > Ni-Al.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"35 11","pages":"Pages 3933-3948"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145771974","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 : 2025-11-01Epub Date: 2025-12-18DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66898-1
Bo CHE, Liang HUANG, Bing-xin XIE, Wei ZHOU
Light alloys have irreplaceable advantages such as high specific strength and low density. They are indispensable structural materials in aerospace, military, and marine engineering. It is an enduring research hotspot to prepare high-strength and high-toughness light alloys to play a more significant role in advanced engineering applications. As a new method to improve the mechanical properties of light alloys, the magnetic field-assisted process can produce magnetoplastic effects. Therefore, in this paper, research progress on the magnetoplastic effects of light alloys assisted by magnetic fields was reviewed, and the effects of magnetic fields on dislocations, grain refinement, precipitation kinetics, phase transformation, and mechanical properties of light alloys were elucidated. Magnetic field treatment transforms radical pairs from the ground state to the excited state, which reduces the resistance between dislocations and obstacles, facilitating dislocation depinning. Moreover, magnetic field can promote grain refinement and phase transformation, increase precipitation kinetics, and synergistically improve strength and elongation. Finally, the prospects of magnetic field-assisted processes of light alloys were discussed.
{"title":"Research progress on magnetoplastic effects of light alloys assisted by magnetic field","authors":"Bo CHE, Liang HUANG, Bing-xin XIE, Wei ZHOU","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66898-1","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66898-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Light alloys have irreplaceable advantages such as high specific strength and low density. They are indispensable structural materials in aerospace, military, and marine engineering. It is an enduring research hotspot to prepare high-strength and high-toughness light alloys to play a more significant role in advanced engineering applications. As a new method to improve the mechanical properties of light alloys, the magnetic field-assisted process can produce magnetoplastic effects. Therefore, in this paper, research progress on the magnetoplastic effects of light alloys assisted by magnetic fields was reviewed, and the effects of magnetic fields on dislocations, grain refinement, precipitation kinetics, phase transformation, and mechanical properties of light alloys were elucidated. Magnetic field treatment transforms radical pairs from the ground state to the excited state, which reduces the resistance between dislocations and obstacles, facilitating dislocation depinning. Moreover, magnetic field can promote grain refinement and phase transformation, increase precipitation kinetics, and synergistically improve strength and elongation. Finally, the prospects of magnetic field-assisted processes of light alloys were discussed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"35 11","pages":"Pages 3533-3560"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145771977","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 : 2025-11-01Epub Date: 2025-12-18DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66907-X
Xue-ning LI, Chen-chen ZHAO, Shu-bo LI, Mei WAN, Xian DU, Ke LIU, Wen-bo DU
The addition of complexing agents to the electrolyte has been shown to be an effective method to enhance the discharge performance of magnesium-air batteries. In this work, four complexing agents: citric acid (CIT), salicylic acid (SAL), 2,6-dihydroxybenzoic acid (2,6-DHB), and 5-sulfoisophthalic acid (5-sulfoSAL) were selected as potential candidates. Through electrochemical tests, full-cell discharge experiments, and physicochemical characterization, the impact of these complexing agents on the discharge performance of magnesium-air batteries using AZ31 alloy as the anode material was investigated. The results demonstrated that the four complexing agents increased the discharge voltage of the batteries. Notably, SAL could significantly improve the anodic efficiency and the discharge specific capacity, achieving an anodic efficiency of 60.3% and a specific capacity of 1358.3 mA·h/g at a discharge current density of 10 mA/cm2.
{"title":"Enhancing Mg-air battery discharge performance with AZ31 anodes using complexing agents as electrolyte additives","authors":"Xue-ning LI, Chen-chen ZHAO, Shu-bo LI, Mei WAN, Xian DU, Ke LIU, Wen-bo DU","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66907-X","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66907-X","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The addition of complexing agents to the electrolyte has been shown to be an effective method to enhance the discharge performance of magnesium-air batteries. In this work, four complexing agents: citric acid (CIT), salicylic acid (SAL), 2,6-dihydroxybenzoic acid (2,6-DHB), and 5-sulfoisophthalic acid (5-sulfoSAL) were selected as potential candidates. Through electrochemical tests, full-cell discharge experiments, and physicochemical characterization, the impact of these complexing agents on the discharge performance of magnesium-air batteries using AZ31 alloy as the anode material was investigated. The results demonstrated that the four complexing agents increased the discharge voltage of the batteries. Notably, SAL could significantly improve the anodic efficiency and the discharge specific capacity, achieving an anodic efficiency of 60.3% and a specific capacity of 1358.3 mA·h/g at a discharge current density of 10 mA/cm<sup>2</sup>.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"35 11","pages":"Pages 3697-3713"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145771985","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 : 2025-11-01Epub Date: 2025-12-18DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66913-5
Jian-ping LE , Jin-bin ZHANG , Yu-peng ZHANG , Yi-hui GUO , Yong LU , Cui-ping WANG , Xing-jun LIU
The Co-Ni-Ti-V quaternary phase diagrams within the Co-Ni-rich region were investigated using the electron probe X-ray micro-analyzer (EPMA) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Three isothermal sections corresponding to the Co-10Ni-Ti-V, Co-15Ni-Ti-V, and Co-20Ni-Ti-V quaternary systems at 1000 °C were experimentally established. The results indicate that increasing Ni content markedly broadens the γ (α-Co) and γ′ (Co3Ti) two-phase regions. Based on the Co-Ni-Ti-V phase diagram, alloys with high γ′ solvus temperature were designed, and their comprehensive properties, including γ′ coarsening behavior and mechanical properties, were thoroughly investigated. Compared to Co-Ti-based superalloys, the Co-20Ni-10Ti-10V alloy exhibits lower coarsening rates of γ′ precipitates and γ/γ′ lattice mismatch. Notably, it possesses exceptional high-temperature mechanical properties, with a yield strength of 508 MPa at 1000 °C. This superior performance is primarily attributed to the presence of a high density of stacking fault shear.
{"title":"Development of Co-Ni-Ti-V superalloys with exceptional high-temperature strength based on phase diagram","authors":"Jian-ping LE , Jin-bin ZHANG , Yu-peng ZHANG , Yi-hui GUO , Yong LU , Cui-ping WANG , Xing-jun LIU","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66913-5","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66913-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Co-Ni-Ti-V quaternary phase diagrams within the Co-Ni-rich region were investigated using the electron probe X-ray micro-analyzer (EPMA) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Three isothermal sections corresponding to the Co-10Ni-Ti-V, Co-15Ni-Ti-V, and Co-20Ni-Ti-V quaternary systems at 1000 °C were experimentally established. The results indicate that increasing Ni content markedly broadens the γ (α-Co) and γ′ (Co<sub>3</sub>Ti) two-phase regions. Based on the Co-Ni-Ti-V phase diagram, alloys with high γ′ solvus temperature were designed, and their comprehensive properties, including γ′ coarsening behavior and mechanical properties, were thoroughly investigated. Compared to Co-Ti-based superalloys, the Co-20Ni-10Ti-10V alloy exhibits lower coarsening rates of γ′ precipitates and γ/γ′ lattice mismatch. Notably, it possesses exceptional high-temperature mechanical properties, with a yield strength of 508 MPa at 1000 °C. This superior performance is primarily attributed to the presence of a high density of stacking fault shear.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"35 11","pages":"Pages 3795-3812"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145771953","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 : 2025-11-01Epub Date: 2025-12-18DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66923-8
Lei ZHOU, Qiu-yue ZHAO, Guo-zhi LV, Zhi-he DOU, Ting-an ZHANG
Frame blades were used to replace traditional propeller blades to enhance the leaching step efficiency of Becher process. A combined approach of leaching, electrochemical experiments, and numerical simulations was employed. Results demonstrate a significant improvement in leaching efficiency using frame blades compared to propellers, reducing reaction time from 15 to 10 h. Even at a stirring speed of 300 r/min, frame blades perform better than propellers at 500 r/min. Kinetics analysis indicates that the leaching process is controlled by surface chemical reactions. CFD-PBM simulations reveal that frame blades at 300 r/min generate larger bubbles and higher turbulent kinetic energy than propeller blades at 500 r/min. Frame blades enhance leaching efficiency by refining bubble size to improve oxygen mass transfer and by increasing turbulent kinetic energy for better mixing.
{"title":"Enhancement of rust leaching by frame blades and its mechanisms","authors":"Lei ZHOU, Qiu-yue ZHAO, Guo-zhi LV, Zhi-he DOU, Ting-an ZHANG","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66923-8","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66923-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Frame blades were used to replace traditional propeller blades to enhance the leaching step efficiency of Becher process. A combined approach of leaching, electrochemical experiments, and numerical simulations was employed. Results demonstrate a significant improvement in leaching efficiency using frame blades compared to propellers, reducing reaction time from 15 to 10 h. Even at a stirring speed of 300 r/min, frame blades perform better than propellers at 500 r/min. Kinetics analysis indicates that the leaching process is controlled by surface chemical reactions. CFD-PBM simulations reveal that frame blades at 300 r/min generate larger bubbles and higher turbulent kinetic energy than propeller blades at 500 r/min. Frame blades enhance leaching efficiency by refining bubble size to improve oxygen mass transfer and by increasing turbulent kinetic energy for better mixing.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"35 11","pages":"Pages 3949-3960"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145771975","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 : 2025-11-01Epub Date: 2025-12-18DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66902-0
Zhi-hao WANG , D. GUINES , Jia-shuo QI , Xing-rong CHU , L. LEOTOING
The plastic flow behaviors of AA6061-T4 sheets at different temperatures (21-300 °C) and strain rates (0.002-4 s-1) were studied. Significant nonlinear effects of temperature and strain rate on flow behaviors were revealed, as well as underlying micromechanical factors. Phenomenology and machine learning-based constitutive models were developed. Both models were formulated in the framework of a temperature-dependent linear combination regulated by a transition function to capture the evolution of strain-hardening behavior with increasing temperature. Novel mathematical functions for describing temperature and strain rate sensitivities were formulated for the phenomenological constitutive model. The threshold temperature related to microstructure evolution was considered in the modeling. A data-enrichment strategy based on extrapolating experimental data via classical strain hardening laws was adopted to improve neural network training. An efficient inverse identification strategy, focusing solely on the transition function, was proposed to enhance the prediction accuracy of post-necking deformation by both constitutive models.
{"title":"Prediction of temperature and strain rate dependent flow behaviors for AA6061-T4 sheet using phenomenology and machine learning-based approaches","authors":"Zhi-hao WANG , D. GUINES , Jia-shuo QI , Xing-rong CHU , L. LEOTOING","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66902-0","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66902-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The plastic flow behaviors of AA6061-T4 sheets at different temperatures (21-300 °C) and strain rates (0.002-4 s<sup>-1</sup>) were studied. Significant nonlinear effects of temperature and strain rate on flow behaviors were revealed, as well as underlying micromechanical factors. Phenomenology and machine learning-based constitutive models were developed. Both models were formulated in the framework of a temperature-dependent linear combination regulated by a transition function to capture the evolution of strain-hardening behavior with increasing temperature. Novel mathematical functions for describing temperature and strain rate sensitivities were formulated for the phenomenological constitutive model. The threshold temperature related to microstructure evolution was considered in the modeling. A data-enrichment strategy based on extrapolating experimental data via classical strain hardening laws was adopted to improve neural network training. An efficient inverse identification strategy, focusing solely on the transition function, was proposed to enhance the prediction accuracy of post-necking deformation by both constitutive models.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"35 11","pages":"Pages 3617-3637"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145771981","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 : 2025-11-01Epub Date: 2025-12-18DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66908-1
Xiao-feng WU , Li-ming FU , Shuo MA , Ai-dang SHAN
The impact of rolling temperature and the crystallographic orientation of α-colonies on the globularization behavior of lamellar α+β microstructure in Ti-6Al-4V alloy was investigated. Firstly, the lamellar structure was heavily rolled at 600, 700, 800 and 900 °C, respectively. Heavy rolling from temperatures of 600 to 900 °C resulted in an increased volume fraction and thickness of β lamellae, while the corresponding parameters for α lamellae decreased. Then, these rolled α+β lamellar microstructures were spheroidized into equiaxed grains upon subsequent annealing. The results demonstrate that the globularization fraction of the lamellar structures diminishes as the rolling temperature increases. Additionally, the globularization fraction for α-colonies with hard crystallographic orientations, such as 〈0001〉//ND and 〈0001〉//TD, is considerably lower compared to those with softer orientations, positioned at certain angles to ND, RD, and TD during annealing process. This results in heterogeneous globularization of α lamellae, leading to the development of pronounced sharp micro-texture. Furthermore, the slipping deformations of α-colonies with varying crystallographic orientations during rolling were meticulously analyzed.
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