Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jan Honnige, Cui Er Seow, Supriyo Ganguly, Xiangfang Xu, Sandra Cabeza, Harry Coules, Stewart Williams
Summary: This paper focuses on understanding the microstructural features, phase formation, and three-dimensional residual stress state variation in the manufacture of structural components made from nickel-based super alloys using Wire + Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM). The research aims to address the challenges of process residual stress and undesired microstructure in WAAM, providing insights into improving mechanical properties and manufacturing processes.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Olivia Kendall, Panahsadat Fasihi, Ralph Abrahams, Anna Paradowska, Mark Reid, Quan Lai, Cong Qiu, Peter Mutton, Mehdi Soodi, Wenyi Yan
Summary: The development of a laser cladding repair strategy is critical for the continued growth of heavy-haul railway networks. This study utilized neutron diffraction techniques to measure residual stress in different layers during laser cladding and found that a martensitic stainless-steel alloy, 415SS, produced compressive stress in the cladding. The combination of tempering and surface layer removal resulted in reduced tensile stress and a desirable hardness in the cladding layer.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Daniel J. Savage, Joshua T. White, Bjorn Clausen, Dale T. Carver, Sven C. Vogel, Sean R. Agnew, Donald W. Brown
Summary: The impact of deformation-induced structure change on the evolution of thermally induced strains is studied. The results show that the texture softens during heating, and twin boundary motion can accommodate large thermal strains. There are correlations between micro- and macro-level thermal expansions. The findings are significant for understanding the behavior of textured materials.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Baoqi Guo, Wenqi Mao, Yan Chong, Akinobu Shibata, Stefanus Harjo, Wu Gong, Huicong Chen, John J. Jonas, Nobuhiro Tsuji
Summary: The dynamic transformation from alpha to beta phase in a zirconium alloy during hot compression was revealed by in-situ neutron diffraction. The transformation was accompanied by diffusion of Sn from beta to alpha phase, resulting in changes in lattice parameters and the microstructure of alpha grains. The occurrence of the dynamic transformation was attributed to an increase in the Gibbs free energy of the alpha phase relative to the beta phase, making the alpha phase thermodynamically more unstable than the beta phase.
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Chen Shen, Yan Ma, Mark Reid, Zengxi Pan, Xueming Hua, Dominic Cuiuri, Anna Paradowska, Lin Wang, Huijun Li
Summary: T-WAAM technique is considered promising for fabricating titanium aluminide components, but may induce significant residual stresses; post-production heat treatment can partially release initial residual stresses; using a meshed design for d 0 hkl sample provides better measurement accuracy.
JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yan Chen, Iuliana Cernatescu, Vasisht Venkatesh, Alexandru D. Stoica, Ke An
Summary: Residual stresses in nickel-based superalloy engineering structure can cause distortion or reduction of performance reliability during high temperature service. In situ time-of-flight neutron diffraction is used to study the real-time relaxation of residual stress in Inconel 718 blocks with different initial states. The majority of residual stress is relieved after 14 to 20 hours at 718°C, and multi-stage relaxation kinetics are observed. Despite the initial discrepancies in samples due to different thermal treatments, the final residual stresses tend to have small variations after relaxation.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
David Canelo-Yubero, Radim Kocich, Charles Hervoches, Pavel Strunz, Lenka Kuncicka, Ludmila Kratka
Summary: Residual stresses in tungsten heavy alloy bars deformed by rotary swaging were studied using neutron diffraction technique, showing different distribution patterns and indicating that this deformation method is suitable for surface modification of metallic parts.
METALS AND MATERIALS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Omar S. Salih, Hengan Ou, Wei Sun
Summary: This study developed a novel three-dimensional fully coupled thermo-mechanical finite element model based on the Coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian approach to simulate the friction stir welding (FSW) process. The model successfully captured the evolution of temperature, plastic deformation, and residual stresses and was validated with experimental testing. The results revealed that the tool rotation speed significantly influenced temperature evolution and plastic deformation, with higher plastic deformation resulting in improved weld quality.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Prabhat Pant, Soren Sjostrom, Kjell Simonsson, Johan Moverare, Sebastian Proper, Seyed Hosseini, Vladimir Luzin, Rulin Peng
Summary: The simplified finite element-based approach can accurately predict trends in residual stress distribution, providing insights into residual stress evolution without requiring high computational power and time. This is crucial for selecting print orientations and controlling residual stresses in complex geometries.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
J. S. Robinson, A. O' Donovan, R. C. Wimpory
Summary: This study investigates the impact of uphill quenching on thin-walled structures. The results show that uphill quenching and PAG quenching both significantly reduce residual stresses compared to cold water quenching. However, uphill quenching has a more limited effect, restricted to regions adjacent to direct steam impingement.
EXPERIMENTAL MECHANICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
T. C. Smit, J. P. Nobre, R. G. Reid, T. Wu, T. Niendorf, D. Marais, A. M. Venter
Summary: The study evaluated the latest calculation procedures for residual stress determination in FMLs using two IHD methods. The results showed that both methods were effective in characterizing the distribution of residual stresses through each layer of the structure and identifying discontinuities occurring at the interfaces. The error sensitivity of the power series approach was found to be somewhat lower compared to the integral method.
EXPERIMENTAL MECHANICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaolong Liu, Vladimir Luzin, Hailong Qin, Zhongnan Bi, Meijuan Li, Yuntao Liu, Kai Sun, Dongfeng Chen
Summary: Neutron diffraction measurements were used to study the residual stress and Vickers hardness distributions in IN718 superalloy discs quenched with different media. The results showed that water-quenched, oil-quenched, and air-cooled specimens had compressive surface stresses and tensile interior stresses, while the insulation-cooled specimen had no obvious residual stress. The Vickers hardness maps displayed differences in hardness distribution under different cooling methods.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Wenchun Jiang, Yu Wan, Shan-Tung Tu, Huamiao Wang, Yalin Huang, Xuefang Xie, Jian Li, Guangai Sun, Wanchuck Woo
Summary: This study proposes a wavelength-dependent neutron diffraction method for measuring residual stress in thick duplex stainless steel welded plates. By choosing the appropriate wavelength, the penetration capability of neutrons is improved. The results show that a specific wavelength has advantages in measuring the stress of thick duplex stainless steel plates compared to the conventionally used wavelength. In addition, different residual stresses are found in the austenite and ferrite phases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRESSURE VESSELS AND PIPING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
L. Millan, G. Bokuchava, R. Fernandez, I Papushkin, G. Gonzalez-Doncel
Summary: The stress equilibrium (SE) method is a powerful tool for calculating the un-stressed lattice parameter a(0) to determine residual stress (RS) by diffraction techniques. It is particularly useful in exploring the effects of microstructural factors on macroscopic residual stress and can address complex cases that have not been fully exploited.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bin Zhu, Nathanael Leung, Winfried Kockelmann, Saurabh Kabra, Andrew J. London, Michael Gorley, Mark J. Whiting, Yiqiang Wang, Tan Sui
Summary: This study investigates the distribution of residual stress in Eurofer97 steel welds before and after heat treatment. Neutron diffraction and neutron Bragg edge imaging techniques are used to analyze the residual stress and strain. The relationship between microstructure, material properties, and residual stress is also studied. The findings provide insight into predicting the structural integrity of critical components in fusion reactors.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Andrew M. Venter, Vladimir Luzin, Deon Marais, Natasha Sacks, Enoch N. Ogunmuyiwa, Phil H. Shipway
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REFRACTORY METALS & HARD MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
P. Mohanty, A. M. Venter, C. J. Sheppard, A. R. E. Prinsloo
JOURNAL OF MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
L. Y. Sun, R. N. Vasin, A. Kh Islamov, I. A. Bobrikov, J. Cifre, I. S. Golovin, A. M. Balagurov
Article
Chemistry, Physical
A. Shuitcev, R. N. Vasin, A. . M. Balagurov, L. Li, I. A. Bobrikov, Y. X. Tong
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
B. S. Jacobs, A. R. E. Prinsloo, A. M. Venter, Z. N. Sentsho, A. J. Studer, C. J. Sheppard
Summary: Measurements of temperature dependence of electrical resistance and neutron powder diffraction of a Cr84.7Re15.3 alloy reveal the magnetic behavior originating from the formation of a spin-density wave, with additional antiferromagnetic contribution associated with Cr2O3. The study indicates that the antiferromagnetic ordering in the alloy follows the 3D Heisenberg model and the magnetic phase transition of Cr2O3 corresponds to the 3D Ising model.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
T. Lokajicek, R. Vasin, T. Svitek, M. Petruzalek, M. Kotrly, I Turkova, R. Onysko, H. R. Wenk
Summary: The study found significant elastic anisotropy in Westerly granite, mainly due to the formation of microcracks and the crystal orientation of major minerals in the rock. Applying hydrostatic pressure can reduce the anisotropy, but at high pressure, the direction of anisotropy is reversed compared to low pressure.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-SOLID EARTH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Liying Sun, S. Sumnikov, A. Kh Islamov, R. N. Vasin, I. A. Bobrikov, A. M. Balagurov, W. C. Cheng, A. Y. Churyumov, I. S. Golovin
Summary: The study found that spinodal decomposition of austenite occurs in the alloy at different ageing temperatures and times, leading to the formation of different phases, with martensitic transition temperatures strongly dependent on ageing conditions.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Physics, Applied
S. V. Raju, R. N. Vasin, B. K. Godwal, R. Jeanloz, H. -R. Wenk, S. K. Saxena
Summary: In situ x-ray synchrotron diffraction experiments were conducted on nickel-based high-strength superalloys under pressure to investigate their deformation mechanisms. The doping of boron led to changes in the crystallographic preferred orientations of the superalloys, influencing the underlying deformation mechanisms.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2021)
Review
Crystallography
R. N. Vasin
Summary: This review focuses on the key aspects of crystallographic texture analysis, texture measurements using time-of-flight thermal neutron diffraction, and the implementation of these experiments on the SKAT diffractometer. The selected results obtained on the SKAT diffractometer and their applications in materials and Earth sciences are discussed.
CRYSTALLOGRAPHY REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Liying Sun, R. N. Vasin, A. Kh. Islamov, I. A. Bobrikov, S. V. Sumnikov, A. M. Balagurov, Weimin Guo, W. C. Cheng, I. S. Golovin
Summary: The partial substitution of Cu by Cr in the Mn-10Cu-4Cr alloy retards the spinodal decomposition of austenite and increases the tetragonality of martensite. The enrichment of Cr in the alpha-Mn phase leads to the formation of additional A12 structure, contributing to the delay in spinodal decomposition. Additionally, the lattice parameters of the f.c.t.-martensite do not exactly converge to those of the f.c.c.-austenite due to the substitution of Cu by Cr, resulting in a jump in lattice parameters during phase transition.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
A. Shuitcev, R. N. Vasin, A. M. Balagurov, L. Li, I. A. Bobrikov, S. Sumnikov, Y. X. Tong
Summary: The thermoelastic martensitic transformation in the polycrystalline Ti29.7Ni50.3Hf10Zr10 alloy was studied using high-resolution and in situ neutron diffraction. The study found that the B19' martensite and austenite have different thermal expansion behaviors. Some disordered austenite does not participate in the martensitic transformation. The addition of Hf and Zr atoms leads to the deterioration of the crystallographic compatibility between martensite and austenite, causing large thermal hysteresis and volume changes upon transformation.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
N. Yu Samoylova, I. A. Bobrikov, E. A. Korneeva, R. N. Vasin, A. M. Balagurov, I. S. Golovin
Summary: This study investigates the transition from the A2 phase to the sigma phase in Fe-46 wt%Cr alloy, as well as the kinetics of this transformation at 655 degrees Celsius. In situ neutron diffraction and X-ray diffraction methods are used to observe the phase transition and the reverse transformation. The results provide insights into the behavior of the alloy at high temperatures.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
H-R Wenk, J. Huang, M. Devoe, J. Gomez-Barreiro, R. Vasin, Y. Ren, S. Barrios-Sanchez
Summary: This study explored the preferred orientation of eleven slates and one phyllite of different composition and metamorphic grade from Northern Spain. The research found that phyllosilicates displayed high crystallographic and shape preferred orientation, while quartz had a random crystallographic orientation. The anisotropy of these slates significantly contributes to seismic anisotropy in the upper crust.
JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
A. V. Shuitcev, M. G. Khomutov, R. N. Vasin, L. Li, I. S. Golovin, Y. F. Zheng, Y. X. Tong
Summary: Ni50Ti30Hf20 high-temperature shape memory alloy underwent aging at 550 degrees C for 10 h and 450 degrees C for 50 h, resulting in the formation of nano-precipitates of H-phase with different size/volume fraction ratios. The alloy exhibited increased strength due to these precipitates. The study found that finer precipitates with higher volume fractions contributed to enhanced dimensional stability, improved thermal cycling stability, and reduced transformation hysteresis.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Jiajia Shen, Zhi Zeng, Mohammadreza Nematollahi, Norbert Schell, Emad Maawad, R. N. Vasin, Keyvan Safaei, Behrang Poorganji, Mohammad Elahinia, J. P. Oliveira
Summary: In this study, a Ti-rich NiTiHf high temperature shape memory alloy powder was processed by laser powder bed fusion with a standard heat treatment to promote H-phase precipitation. High energy synchrotron X-ray diffraction was used to evaluate the elastic behavior of the fabricated part, showing the deformation anisotropy of both phases. Using this technique demonstrates the potential for detailed analyses of minority phases in additively manufactured components.
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Liuming Wei, Jingwen Li, Yonggang Li, Qirong Zheng, Fan Cheng, Chuanguo Zhang, Jingyu Li, Gaofeng Zhao, Zhi Zeng
Summary: This study investigates the influence of He-V complexes on H behaviors on different W surfaces using DFT calculations. The results show that H dissolution is most difficult but H trapping is easiest on the W (110) surface, while the opposite is true on the W (111) surface. Moreover, the presence of He-V complexes increases the difficulty of H diffusion from bulk to surface and desorption.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yan Meng, Song Zeng, Chen Chen, Chaowen Zhu, Huahai Shen, Xiaosong Zhou, Xiaochun Han
Summary: The characteristics of magnetron sputtered Cr coatings vary with different temperature, bias voltage, and pressure. Coatings with random orientation, good crystallinity, and small grain size exhibit favorable oxidation behavior, while coatings with strong (200) texture, poor crystallinity, and large grains have many intrinsic defects that are detrimental to the protection property of the Cr coatings.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xinyuan Xu, Zefeng Yu, Wei-Ying Chen, Aiping Chen, Arthur Motta, Xing Wang
Summary: This study presents an automated approach for characterizing grain morphology in TEM images recorded during ion irradiation. By combining a machine learning model and a computer vision algorithm, comparable results to human analysis can be achieved with significantly reduced analysis time. Researchers can train their own models following the procedures described in this study to automate grain morphology analysis of their own TEM images.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shihao Wu, Dong Wang, Yapei Zhang, Koji Okamoto, Marco Pellegrini, Wenxi Tian, Suizheng Qiu, G. H. Su
Summary: The oxidation and degradation mechanisms of Cr coating on Zr alloy cladding under high temperature steam atmosphere are summarized, and a mathematical analysis model is established to predict the changes in coating thickness. The model is applied in the analysis of structure evolution under different conditions.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
V. Diaz-Mena, J. de Prado, M. Roldan, I. Izaguirre, M. Sanchez, M. Rieth, A. Urena
Summary: The brazeability of a cupronickel alloy was evaluated as a filler alloy for high-temperature joining of tungsten to steel. The study investigated the brazing conditions and the impact of the selected filler on the joint quality using numerical software. The results showed different metallurgical interactions and diffusion phenomena between the filler alloy and the base materials at different temperatures. The study emphasized the importance of selecting a suitable filler to mitigate residual stresses in the joints.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Pengcheng Zhu, Yajie Zhao, Yan-Ru Lin, Jean Henry, Steven J. Zinkle
Summary: This study investigates the effect of heavy-ion irradiation on radiation hardening in high-purity binary alloy Fe18Cr. Nanoindentation testing and high-quality TEM imaging were conducted to extract hardness and microstructure information. The strength factor was accurately calculated based on the detailed TEM characterization of irradiated microstructures, and a refined hardening superposition method was applied to quantify the mechanical properties of ion-irradiated materials.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bin Wu, Haixia Ning, Hanzhen Zhu, Jianjun Chen, Kang Wang, Daiyu Zhang, Fu Wang, Qilong Liao
Summary: This study discusses the effects of ZrO2 and B2O3 on the phase composition and properties of SAP-based glass-ceramics. The results show that ZrO2 addition improves the formation of NZP phase while restricting the crystallization of AlPO4 phases. The correct ratios of ZrO2 and B2O3 allow only the formation of NZP phase within the SAP glass.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hwasung Yeom, Greg Johnson, Benjamin Maier, Tyler Dabney, Kumar Sridharan
Summary: Cr-Nb bilayer coatings were developed using cold spray deposition to improve the limiting operational temperature of Cr-coated Zr-alloy system. The coatings exhibited outstanding oxidation resistance at high temperatures and formed continuous intermetallic compound layers at the interfaces.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Padhraic L. Mulligan, Andrew T. Nelson, Chad M. Parish, Patrick A. Champlin, Xiang Chen, Daniel Morrall, Jason M. Harp
Summary: Environmental barrier coatings are being developed to reduce oxidation and embrittlement in Zr-based materials. Chromium nitride is a candidate for this application, but understanding its impact on irradiation-induced creep and microstructure is critical.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Dexuan Yan, Xinlei Cao, Ke Shen
Summary: This study investigated the purification mechanism of polycrystalline graphite by comparing IG-11 graphite with IG-110 nuclear grade graphite. The analysis revealed that metallic impurities in IG-11 were primarily segregated within graphite porosities, while IG-110 demonstrated a significant reduction in impurities. This research contributes to the development of innovative graphite purification techniques for greater purity and stronger oxidation resistance.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wei Xu, Wei Peng, Lei Shi, Qi Sun
Summary: This paper investigates the oxidation and shape evolution of matrix graphite in high temperature gas-cooled reactors during air-ingress accidents. A reaction kinetics model is established and computational fluid dynamics with a dynamic mesh method is used to simulate the oxidation process. The results show that the geometric shape of graphite changes significantly with increasing flow rate, and the graphite pebbles tend to form a structure with a narrow front and wide tail.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Allison Harward, Casey Elliott, Michael Shaltry, Krista Carlson, Tae-Sic Yoo, Guy Fredrickson, Michael Patterson, Michael F. Simpson
Summary: This paper investigates the hygroscopic properties of eutectic LiCl-KCl absorbed into zeolite-4A. The study finds that water absorption and corrosion worsen with increasing salt loading. It also suggests that the salt can be stored in a non-inert atmosphere for a certain period of time.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Takaaki Koyanagi, Xunxiang Hu, Christian M. Petrie, Gyanender Singh, Caen Ang, Christian P. Deck, Weon-Ju Kim, Daejong Kim, James Braun, Yutai Katoh
Summary: This study provides critical experimental data on the effects of irradiation on the hermeticity of SiC composite cladding, finding that irradiation can cause a decrease in hermeticity and cracking, and coating the outer surface can mitigate the cracking issue.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
S. Krat, A. Prishvitsyn, Yu. Gasparyan
Summary: This study proposes a probabilistic and diffusion-based model to describe the co-deposition of multiple hydrogen isotopes with slowly grown metal layers. The model calculates the relative concentrations of different hydrogen isotopes in the co-deposited metal layers. It is found that if hydrogen isotopes have different detrapping energies, only the isotope with the highest detrapping energy shows a monotonic decrease in concentration with deposition temperature. Furthermore, the study evaluates the uncertainty of tritium concentration in the co-deposited layer based on the uncertainty in detrapping energy of tritium and deuterium, predicting a >10% tritium concentration uncertainty for a 0.01 eV difference.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tijo Vazhappilly, Arup Kumar Pathak
Summary: This study investigates the effect of Ce atom substitution in UO2 on its thermophysical properties using density functional theory. The results show that the Ce substitution levels and the oxidation state of Ce/U atoms strongly influence the band structure and specific heat capacity of the UO2 lattice. These findings provide important insights into the fuel properties of UO2 under reactor conditions.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2024)