Pub Date : 2025-10-01Epub Date: 2025-10-28DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66888-9
Qiu-zhi GAO , Jun-ru WANG , Xu-ming ZHANG , Qing-shuang MA , Song-lin LI , Hui-jun LI , Hong-tao ZHU
To explain the precipitation mechanism of χ phase in Co-based superalloys, the microstructural evolution of Co-Ti-Mo superalloys subjected to aging was investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM). The results show that the needle-like χ phase is mainly composed of D019-Co3(Ti, Mo), which is transformed from L12-γ′ phase, and a specific orientation relationship exists between them. χ phase is nucleated through the shearing of γ′ phase due to the influence of stacking fault. The crystal orientation relationship between L12 and D019 can be confirmed as {111}L12//{0001}D019, and 〈112〉 L12//〈100〉 D019. The growth of D019-χ phase depends on the diffusions of Ti and Mo, and consumes a large number of elements. This progress leads to the appearance of γ′ precipitation depletion zone (PDZ) around D019-χ phase. The addition of Ni improves the stability of L12-γ′ phase and the mechanical properties of Co-based superalloys.
{"title":"Needle-like χ phase precipitation induced by stacking fault in novelCo-based superalloys","authors":"Qiu-zhi GAO , Jun-ru WANG , Xu-ming ZHANG , Qing-shuang MA , Song-lin LI , Hui-jun LI , Hong-tao ZHU","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66888-9","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66888-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To explain the precipitation mechanism of <em>χ</em> phase in Co-based superalloys, the microstructural evolution of Co-Ti-Mo superalloys subjected to aging was investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM). The results show that the needle-like <em>χ</em> phase is mainly composed of D0<sub>19</sub>-Co<sub>3</sub>(Ti, Mo), which is transformed from L1<sub>2</sub>-<em>γ′</em> phase, and a specific orientation relationship exists between them. <em>χ</em> phase is nucleated through the shearing of <em>γ′</em> phase due to the influence of stacking fault. The crystal orientation relationship between L1<sub>2</sub> and D0<sub>19</sub> can be confirmed as {111}<sub>L12</sub>//{0001}<sub>D019</sub>, and 〈112〉 <sub>L12</sub>//〈100〉 <sub>D019</sub>. The growth of D0<sub>19</sub>-<em>χ</em> phase depends on the diffusions of Ti and Mo, and consumes a large number of elements. This progress leads to the appearance of <em>γ′</em> precipitation depletion zone (PDZ) around D0<sub>19</sub>-<em>χ</em> phase. The addition of Ni improves the stability of L1<sub>2</sub>-<em>γ′</em> phase and the mechanical properties of Co-based superalloys.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"35 10","pages":"Pages 3402-3413"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145374255","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 : 2025-10-01Epub Date: 2025-10-28DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66879-8
Ya-yun HE , Rui GUO , Xi ZHAO , Zhi-min ZHANG
A method of pre-regulating the lamellar long-period stacking ordered (LPSO) phase was introduced to enhance the hot plasticity of rare earth magnesium alloys. Additionally, low-temperature extrusion was used to achieve a comprehensive improvement of alloy performance with small deformation, providing a new approach for the preparation of high-performance large components. The strengthening-toughening mechanism under low-temperature extrusion with an extrusion ratio of 3.6:1 was investigated by comparing the microstructure and performance of pre-regulated Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zralloy at three different extrusion temperatures (420, 450, and 480 °C). Results show that the alloy extruded at 420 °C exhibits a yield strength of 341 MPa, tensile strength of 419 MPa, and elongation of 7.2%. The increase in strength is mainly caused by the strong texture and internal dislocation pinning of the undynamic recrystallization (un-DRX)zone, and a lower volume fraction of β dynamic precipitation phase is beneficial to improving the ductility of the alloy.
{"title":"Preparation of high-strength and high-ductility Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloy via deformation at low temperature and small extrusion ratio","authors":"Ya-yun HE , Rui GUO , Xi ZHAO , Zhi-min ZHANG","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66879-8","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66879-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A method of pre-regulating the lamellar long-period stacking ordered (LPSO) phase was introduced to enhance the hot plasticity of rare earth magnesium alloys. Additionally, low-temperature extrusion was used to achieve a comprehensive improvement of alloy performance with small deformation, providing a new approach for the preparation of high-performance large components. The strengthening-toughening mechanism under low-temperature extrusion with an extrusion ratio of 3.6:1 was investigated by comparing the microstructure and performance of pre-regulated Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zralloy at three different extrusion temperatures (420, 450, and 480 °C). Results show that the alloy extruded at 420 °C exhibits a yield strength of 341 MPa, tensile strength of 419 MPa, and elongation of 7.2%. The increase in strength is mainly caused by the strong texture and internal dislocation pinning of the undynamic recrystallization (un-DRX)zone, and a lower volume fraction of <em>β</em> dynamic precipitation phase is beneficial to improving the ductility of the alloy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"35 10","pages":"Pages 3256-3271"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145374244","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 : 2025-10-01Epub Date: 2025-10-28DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66874-9
Xin-yuan XU , Lei JIANG , Xin-biao ZHANG , Ming-hong MAO , Jian-xin XIE
The impact of Fe content on the microstructures and mechanical properties of an ultra-high strength aluminum alloy, namely, Al-10.50Zn-2.35Mg-1.25Cu-0.12Cr-0.1Mn-0.1Zr-0.1Ti, was investigated. It is found that the increase of Fe content leads to a notable rise in the volume fraction of microscale secondary phases, including (Cu, Fe, Mn, Cr)Al7, σ phase (composed of Al, Zn, Mg, and Cu elements), and Al3(Zr, Ti). The formation of these secondary phases results in the depletion of certain phase-forming elements, thereby significantly reducing the quantity of strengthening phases. Fe imposes minimal impact on tensile strength, but it can significantly alter the elongation (δ). For instance, the average elongation of the alloy with 0.18 wt.% Fe (δ=4.5%) is less than half that of the alloy with Fe less than 0.1 wt.% (δ=9.9%-10.9%). The reduction in elongation is attributed to the combined effects of the formation of coarse secondary phases and the diminished quantity of strengthening phases around these coarse phases.
{"title":"Effect of iron content on microstructures and mechanical properties of new ultra-high strength Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloys","authors":"Xin-yuan XU , Lei JIANG , Xin-biao ZHANG , Ming-hong MAO , Jian-xin XIE","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66874-9","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66874-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The impact of Fe content on the microstructures and mechanical properties of an ultra-high strength aluminum alloy, namely, Al-10.50Zn-2.35Mg-1.25Cu-0.12Cr-0.1Mn-0.1Zr-0.1Ti, was investigated. It is found that the increase of Fe content leads to a notable rise in the volume fraction of microscale secondary phases, including (Cu, Fe, Mn, Cr)Al<sub>7</sub>, <em>σ</em> phase (composed of Al, Zn, Mg, and Cu elements), and Al<sub>3</sub>(Zr, Ti). The formation of these secondary phases results in the depletion of certain phase-forming elements, thereby significantly reducing the quantity of strengthening phases. Fe imposes minimal impact on tensile strength, but it can significantly alter the elongation (<em>δ</em>). For instance, the average elongation of the alloy with 0.18 wt.% Fe (<em>δ</em>=4.5%) is less than half that of the alloy with Fe less than 0.1 wt.% (<em>δ</em>=9.9%-10.9%). The reduction in elongation is attributed to the combined effects of the formation of coarse secondary phases and the diminished quantity of strengthening phases around these coarse phases.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"35 10","pages":"Pages 3179-3190"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145374621","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 : 2025-10-01Epub Date: 2025-10-28DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66891-9
Ren ZHOU , Li WANG , Tao ZHONG , Shuai LI , Dong-qiang GAO , Fu-ying WU , Liu-ting ZHANG
To modify the stable thermodynamics and poor kinetics of magnesium hydride (MgH2) for solid-state hydrogen storage, MIL-100(Fe) was in situ fabricated on the surfaces of TiO2 nano-sheets (NS) by a self-assembly method, and the prepared TiO2 NS@MIL-100(Fe) presents an excellent catalytic effect on MgH2. The MgH2+7wt.%TiO2 NS@MIL-100(Fe) composite can release hydrogen at 200 °C, achieving a decrease of 150 °C compared to pure MgH2. Besides, the activation energy of dehydrogenation is decreased to 70.62 kJ/mol and 4 wt.% H2 can be desorbed within 20 min at a low temperature of 235 °C. Under conditions of 100 °C and 3 MPa, MgH2+7wt.%TiO2 NS@MIL-100(Fe) absorbs 5 wt.% of H2 in 10 min. Surprisingly, 6.62 wt.% reversible capacity is maintained after 50 cycles. The modification mechanism is confirmed that the presence of oxygen vacancies and the synergistic effect of multivalent titanium in TiO2 NS@MIL-100(Fe) greatly enhance the kinetic and thermodynamic properties of MgH2.
{"title":"MIL-100(Fe) decorated TiO2 for robust hydrogen storage in magnesium hydride","authors":"Ren ZHOU , Li WANG , Tao ZHONG , Shuai LI , Dong-qiang GAO , Fu-ying WU , Liu-ting ZHANG","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66891-9","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66891-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To modify the stable thermodynamics and poor kinetics of magnesium hydride (MgH<sub>2</sub>) for solid-state hydrogen storage, MIL-100(Fe) was in situ fabricated on the surfaces of TiO<sub>2</sub> nano-sheets (NS) by a self-assembly method, and the prepared TiO<sub>2</sub> NS@MIL-100(Fe) presents an excellent catalytic effect on MgH<sub>2</sub>. The MgH<sub>2</sub>+7wt.%TiO<sub>2</sub> NS@MIL-100(Fe) composite can release hydrogen at 200 °C, achieving a decrease of 150 °C compared to pure MgH<sub>2</sub>. Besides, the activation energy of dehydrogenation is decreased to 70.62 kJ/mol and 4 wt.% H<sub>2</sub> can be desorbed within 20 min at a low temperature of 235 °C. Under conditions of 100 °C and 3 MPa, MgH<sub>2</sub>+7wt.%TiO<sub>2</sub> NS@MIL-100(Fe) absorbs 5 wt.% of H<sub>2</sub> in 10 min. Surprisingly, 6.62 wt.% reversible capacity is maintained after 50 cycles. The modification mechanism is confirmed that the presence of oxygen vacancies and the synergistic effect of multivalent titanium in TiO<sub>2</sub> NS@MIL-100(Fe) greatly enhance the kinetic and thermodynamic properties of MgH<sub>2</sub>.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"35 10","pages":"Pages 3443-3454"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145374250","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 : 2025-10-01Epub Date: 2025-10-28DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66887-7
Yun-lei HUANG , Vyacheslav TROFIMOV , Feng LIU , Ming YAN , Jie ZHAN , Hui-xia LI , Da ZENG , Yong-qiang YANG , Chang-hui SONG
This study devoted to optimize the laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) parameters for the preparation of Zr-2.5Nb alloys, and was focused on power of incident laser beam and its scanning speed. The microstructure, mechanical and corrosion properties of samples prepared at different laser powers were investigated. The results show that high quality samples were obtained with the relative densityover 99%, ultimate tensile strength of 980 MPa, and the elongation at fracture of 14.18%. At a scanning speed of 1400 mm/s, with increasing laser power from 120 to 180 W, two transformation processes: α’ martensite coarsening and transition from an acicular into a zigzag structure (β→α’/α→α+β) occurred. Densification and α’ martensite transition improved ductility and corrosion resistance at optimal value of the laser power while lower or higher laser power resulted in decreasing the ductility and corrosion resistance because of unfused particles and pores. Increasing β-Zr amount and size decreased the tensile strength due to the dislocation movement. Passive films, which were spontaneously formed at different laser powers, possessed an optimum corrosion resistance at the laser power of 160 W.
{"title":"Microstructure, mechanical properties and corrosion behavior of Zr-2.5Nb alloy prepared by laser powder bed fusion","authors":"Yun-lei HUANG , Vyacheslav TROFIMOV , Feng LIU , Ming YAN , Jie ZHAN , Hui-xia LI , Da ZENG , Yong-qiang YANG , Chang-hui SONG","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66887-7","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66887-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study devoted to optimize the laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) parameters for the preparation of Zr-2.5Nb alloys, and was focused on power of incident laser beam and its scanning speed. The microstructure, mechanical and corrosion properties of samples prepared at different laser powers were investigated. The results show that high quality samples were obtained with the relative densityover 99%, ultimate tensile strength of 980 MPa, and the elongation at fracture of 14.18%. At a scanning speed of 1400 mm/s, with increasing laser power from 120 to 180 W, two transformation processes: <em>α’</em> martensite coarsening and transition from an acicular into a zigzag structure (<em>β</em>→<em>α’</em>/<em>α</em>→<em>α</em>+<em>β</em>) occurred. Densification and <em>α’</em> martensite transition improved ductility and corrosion resistance at optimal value of the laser power while lower or higher laser power resulted in decreasing the ductility and corrosion resistance because of unfused particles and pores. Increasing <em>β</em>-Zr amount and size decreased the tensile strength due to the dislocation movement. Passive films, which were spontaneously formed at different laser powers, possessed an optimum corrosion resistance at the laser power of 160 W.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"35 10","pages":"Pages 3383-3401"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145374620","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 : 2025-10-01Epub Date: 2025-10-28DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66886-5
Xin-meng SUI , Yi-tao WENG , Jian LU , Lin ZHANG , Wei-ping ZHANG
Laser specific energy significantly impacts the quality of composite coatings. Ti-Al/WCcoatings were prepared on the TC21 alloy through laser cladding with specific energy ranging from 66.7 to 133.3 J/mm2. The results indicate that the composite coatings primarily comprised Ti2AlC, α2-Ti3Al, γ-TiAl, TiC, and W phases. A gradual increase in the relative intensity of the diffraction peaks of Ti2AlC, α2-Ti3Al, and TiCappeared with the increase of specific energy. When the specific energy was 116.7 J/mmb the Ti-Al/WC coated alloy achieved a maximum micro- hardness of HV0.2 766.3, which represented an increase of 1.96 times compared with TC21 alloy, and the minimum wear rate decreased dramatically. Much improvement in tribological properties was attained through the fine-grained strengthening of the (α2+γ) matrix and the dispersion strengthening of self-lubricating Ti2AlC and intertwining TiC. This study provides valuable insights for the development of high-performance Ti-Al composite coatings.
{"title":"Influencing mechanism of laser specific energy on tribological properties of high performanceTi-Al/WCcompositecoating","authors":"Xin-meng SUI , Yi-tao WENG , Jian LU , Lin ZHANG , Wei-ping ZHANG","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66886-5","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66886-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Laser specific energy significantly impacts the quality of composite coatings. Ti-Al/WCcoatings were prepared on the TC21 alloy through laser cladding with specific energy ranging from 66.7 to 133.3 J/mm<sup>2</sup>. The results indicate that the composite coatings primarily comprised Ti<sub>2</sub>AlC, <em>α</em><sub>2</sub>-Ti<sub>3</sub>Al, <em>γ</em>-TiAl, TiC, and W phases. A gradual increase in the relative intensity of the diffraction peaks of Ti<sub>2</sub>AlC, <em>α</em><sub>2</sub>-Ti<sub>3</sub>Al, and TiCappeared with the increase of specific energy. When the specific energy was 116.7 J/mm<span><span><sup>b</sup></span></span> the Ti-Al/WC coated alloy achieved a maximum micro- hardness of HV<sub>0.2</sub> 766.3, which represented an increase of 1.96 times compared with TC21 alloy, and the minimum wear rate decreased dramatically. Much improvement in tribological properties was attained through the fine-grained strengthening of the (<em>α</em><sub>2</sub>+<em>γ</em>) matrix and the dispersion strengthening of self-lubricating Ti<sub>2</sub>AlC and intertwining TiC. This study provides valuable insights for the development of high-performance Ti-Al composite coatings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"35 10","pages":"Pages 3368-3382"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145374243","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 : 2025-10-01Epub Date: 2025-10-28DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66896-8
Lang LIU , Ji-lin HE , Xian-jun LEI , Huan LUO , Guo-zheng ZHA , Ru-yi JI , Wen-long JIANG , Bin YANG , Bao-qiang XU
The erosion process and kinetics of PbTe particles in a selenium melt were investigated. The results reveal that the limiting step of the reaction is controlled by product layer diffusion and the interfacial chemical reaction at low temperatures (573, 583, and 593 K), but the limiting step is controlled by boundary layer diffusion at high temperatures (603 and 613 K). The Se- and Te-atom diffusion in the product layer becomes unbalanced as the product layer thickens, with Kirkendall voids generating in the product layer accelerating PbTe particle erosion. After the PbTe impurities in the selenium melt evolve into PbSe and Te, Teis evenly distributed in the selenium melt owing to the solubility of Se and Te. This study serves to clarify the evolution behavior of PbTe impurities in the selenium melt and the reason that Te often occurs in Se.
{"title":"Erosion and diffusion kinetics of PbTe in selenium melts","authors":"Lang LIU , Ji-lin HE , Xian-jun LEI , Huan LUO , Guo-zheng ZHA , Ru-yi JI , Wen-long JIANG , Bin YANG , Bao-qiang XU","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66896-8","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66896-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The erosion process and kinetics of PbTe particles in a selenium melt were investigated. The results reveal that the limiting step of the reaction is controlled by product layer diffusion and the interfacial chemical reaction at low temperatures (573, 583, and 593 K), but the limiting step is controlled by boundary layer diffusion at high temperatures (603 and 613 K). The Se- and Te-atom diffusion in the product layer becomes unbalanced as the product layer thickens, with Kirkendall voids generating in the product layer accelerating PbTe particle erosion. After the PbTe impurities in the selenium melt evolve into PbSe and Te, Teis evenly distributed in the selenium melt owing to the solubility of Se and Te. This study serves to clarify the evolution behavior of PbTe impurities in the selenium melt and the reason that Te often occurs in Se.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"35 10","pages":"Pages 3507-3519"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145374619","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}
The corrosion resistance and mechanical properties of peak-aged AlZnMgCu alloys containing Si and Er elements were investigated with hardness test, tensile test, intergranular corrosion test, exfoliation corrosion test and transmission electron microscopy. The results indicate that peak-aged AlZnMgCuSiEr alloy is strengthened by co-precipitation of η′ phases and nano-sized GPB-II zones. The yield strength of the AlZnMgCu alloy is increased by 38.5 MPa and the elongation is increased by 4.5%. At the same time, the corrosion resistance of the AlZnMgCuSiEr alloy is enhanced due to the synergistic effect of Er and Si. The maximum intergranular corrosion (IGC) depth decreases from 264.2 to 9.9 μm. The fundamental reason is that the co-addition of Si and Er regulates the evolution of precipitated phases in grains and at grain boundaries.
{"title":"Synergistic effect of Er and Si on corrosion resistance of peak-aged AlZnMgCu alloy","authors":"Shang-shang LIANG , Sheng-ping WEN , Ke-hong GUO , Bao-sheng LIU , Yong HU , Wu WEI , Xiao-lan WU , Hui HUANG , Kun-yuan GAO , Xiang-yuan XIONG , Zuo-ren NIE","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66875-0","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66875-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The corrosion resistance and mechanical properties of peak-aged AlZnMgCu alloys containing Si and Er elements were investigated with hardness test, tensile test, intergranular corrosion test, exfoliation corrosion test and transmission electron microscopy. The results indicate that peak-aged AlZnMgCuSiEr alloy is strengthened by co-precipitation of <em>η′</em> phases and nano-sized GPB-II zones. The yield strength of the AlZnMgCu alloy is increased by 38.5 MPa and the elongation is increased by 4.5%. At the same time, the corrosion resistance of the AlZnMgCuSiEr alloy is enhanced due to the synergistic effect of Er and Si. The maximum intergranular corrosion (IGC) depth decreases from 264.2 to 9.9 μm. The fundamental reason is that the co-addition of Si and Er regulates the evolution of precipitated phases in grains and at grain boundaries.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"35 10","pages":"Pages 3191-3202"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145374622","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}
The microstructure and creep behavior of C/Y2O3synergistically micro-alloyed high-Al and low-Al TiAl alloys prepared by induction skull melting (ISM) technology were investigated by advanced electron microscopy. Microstructure analysis shows that Y2O3 particles are dispersed in both alloys; element C is dissolved in low-Al alloys as solid solution, while it exists as Ti2AlC particles within lamellae in high-Al alloys. Additionally, high-density nanotwins are generated in high-Al alloys. Creep data show that C/Y2O3 micro-alloying significantly enhances creep resistance of TiAl alloys. This benefits from the dispersion strengthening of Y2O3 particles, precipitation hardening of dynamically precipitated Ti3AlC particles and lamellar stabilization caused by dissolved C atoms or Ti2AlC particles. This strategy causes a more significant improvement on creep resistance of high-Al TiAl alloys, which is attributed to extra twin strengthening effect. At 775-850 °C, these alloys fracture in mixed ductile-brittle mode, but the fracture characteristics change with the increase of temperature.
{"title":"Creep behavior and microstructure evolution of TiAl alloys synergisticallymicro-alloyed with C and Y2O3 at different temperatures","authors":"Zhen-quan LIANG , Shu-long XIAO , Ye TIAN , Yun-fei ZHENG , Ying-fei GUO , Li-juan XU , Xiang XUE , Jing TIAN","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66882-8","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66882-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The microstructure and creep behavior of C/Y<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>synergistically micro-alloyed high-Al and low-Al TiAl alloys prepared by induction skull melting (ISM) technology were investigated by advanced electron microscopy. Microstructure analysis shows that Y<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> particles are dispersed in both alloys; element C is dissolved in low-Al alloys as solid solution, while it exists as Ti<sub>2</sub>AlC particles within lamellae in high-Al alloys. Additionally, high-density nanotwins are generated in high-Al alloys. Creep data show that C/Y<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> micro-alloying significantly enhances creep resistance of TiAl alloys. This benefits from the dispersion strengthening of Y<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> particles, precipitation hardening of dynamically precipitated Ti<sub>3</sub>AlC particles and lamellar stabilization caused by dissolved C atoms or Ti<sub>2</sub>AlC particles. This strategy causes a more significant improvement on creep resistance of high-Al TiAl alloys, which is attributed to extra twin strengthening effect. At 775-850 °C, these alloys fracture in mixed ductile-brittle mode, but the fracture characteristics change with the increase of temperature.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"35 10","pages":"Pages 3306-3322"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145374632","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}
Compressive mechanical behavior and microstructure evolution of Ti-5.7Al-2.9Nb-1.8Fe-1.6Mo-1.5V-1Zr alloy under extreme conditions were systematically investigated. The results show that strain rate and temperature have a significant influence on the mechanical behavior and microstructure. The alloy exhibits a positive strain rate sensitivity and negative temperature sensitivity under all temperature and strain rate conditions. The hot- rolled alloy is composed of a bimodal structure including an equiaxed primary αp phase and a transformed β phase. After compression deformation, the bimodal deformed structural features highly rely on the temperature and strain rate. At low temperature and room temperature, the volume fraction and size of αp phase decrease with increasing temperature and strain rate. At high temperature, the volume fraction of the α phase is inversely correlated with temperature. A modified Johnson-Cook constitutive model is established, and the predicted results coincide well with the experimental results.
{"title":"Compressive mechanical behavior and microstructure evolution of Ti-5.7Al-2.9Nb-1.8Fe-1.6Mo-1.5V-1Zr alloy under extreme conditions","authors":"Wen-fei PENG , Chao-qi DONG , Qiao-dong HUANG , Xiao-feng WANG , Oleksandr MOLIAR","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66883-X","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(25)66883-X","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Compressive mechanical behavior and microstructure evolution of Ti-5.7Al-2.9Nb-1.8Fe-1.6Mo-1.5V-1Zr alloy under extreme conditions were systematically investigated. The results show that strain rate and temperature have a significant influence on the mechanical behavior and microstructure. The alloy exhibits a positive strain rate sensitivity and negative temperature sensitivity under all temperature and strain rate conditions. The hot- rolled alloy is composed of a bimodal structure including an equiaxed primary <em>α</em><sub>p</sub> phase and a transformed <em>β</em> phase. After compression deformation, the bimodal deformed structural features highly rely on the temperature and strain rate. At low temperature and room temperature, the volume fraction and size of <em>α</em><sub>p</sub> phase decrease with increasing temperature and strain rate. At high temperature, the volume fraction of the <em>α</em> phase is inversely correlated with temperature. A modified Johnson-Cook constitutive model is established, and the predicted results coincide well with the experimental results.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"35 10","pages":"Pages 3323-3341"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145374633","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}