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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Shengguo Ma, Yanjie Li, Shuo Li, Bin Xu, Tuanwei Zhang, Zhiming Jiao, Dan Zhao, Zhihua Wang
Summary: Introducing a gradient-structured Al0.1CoCrFeNi high-entropy alloy through simple torsional methodology achieves a good combination of strength and ductility. The synergistic strengthening effect from GS yields a unique up-turn behavior in strain-hardening-rate response, with nanoindentation hardness measurements and theoretical predictions further confirming this feature.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shuang Qin, Muxin Yang, Ping Jiang, Jian Wang, Xiaolei Wu, Hao Zhou, Fuping Yuan
Summary: Suppressing early strain localization at the nanostructured topmost layer is crucial for better tensile ductility in gradient structures. By introducing combined gradients in both grain size and volume fraction of precipitates, the alloy exhibits improved yield strength and uniform elongation. Higher strain gradients and more geometrically necessary dislocations at various domain boundaries contribute to stronger hetero-deformation-induced extra hardening. The observed higher yield strength is attributed to mechanisms of dislocation strengthening, precipitation strengthening, and HDI strengthening.
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Chemistry, Physical
H. Chang, T. W. Zhang, S. G. Ma, D. Zhao, T. X. Bai, K. Wang, Z. Q. Li, Z. H. Wang
Summary: CrCoNiSiAlx medium entropy alloys exhibited improved strength and strain hardening capacity by minor addition of Si and Al elements, forming a specific precipitation structure. The performance of the alloy surpasses other advanced steels and alloys. The precipitation hardening mechanisms and deformation twins together enhance the strength and ductility of the alloy.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jijie Yang, Chaojie Liang, Chenglei Wang, Jian Huang, Bing Qiu, Mulin Liang, Weijie Liu, Yingguang Xie, Kexiang Zhang, Shengfeng Zhou
Summary: In this study, the phase structure, microstructure, and mechanical properties of high entropy alloys (HEAs) were investigated. It was found that the addition of refractory elements did not change the phase structure of the alloys but improved their strength. Among them, the alloy with Ta element exhibited the best comprehensive mechanical properties and showed excellent strength-ductility combination.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2022)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yu Yin, Wangrui Ren, Qiyang Tan, Houwen Chen, Han Huang, Ming-Xing Zhang
Summary: A cost-effective high entropy alloy with a single face-centred cubic matrix is developed to enhance the application potential of cryogenic high entropy alloys. It exhibits temperature-dependent tensile properties, with increased yield strength, tensile strength, and ductility at lower temperatures. The alloy stands out with its relatively low cost, superior strain hardening capacity, and exceptional strength-ductility synergy at 77K, making it a promising material candidate for cryogenic applications.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2023)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Chengbin Wei, Yiping Lu, Tongmin Wang, Peter K. Liaw
Summary: A series of non-equiatomic Co29Cr29Fe29Ni13-xVx (x = 0, 0.5, 3, and 5) high-entropy alloys with fully recrystallized microstructures were prepared by rolling and annealing. The addition of V retards the recrystallization and grain growth behavior. The alloy exhibits ultrahigh yield strengths and considerable tensile ductility at a cryogenic temperature, making it a promising material for industrial applications.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
K. S. Chung, J. H. Luan, C. H. Shek
Summary: In this investigation, FeCrCoNi high entropy alloys doped with different amounts and types of C and N were prepared and characterized. The results showed that the doping of N and C elements had a significant effect on the mechanical properties and microstructure of the alloys, leading to changes in yield strength and slip behavior.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xuehui Yan, Peter K. Liaw, Yong Zhang
Summary: Extraordinary strength and good tensile ductility are achieved in (Zr0.5Ti0.35Nb0.15)(100-x)Al-x alloys at room temperature. The relatively low densities exhibited in these alloys make them attractive structural materials. Designing nanoprecipitates and diversifying dislocation motions play key roles in achieving such breakthrough.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Laura Rosenkranz, Michael Feuerbacher, Christian Gadelmeier, Felix Schleifer, Uwe Glatzel
Summary: In the equiatomic hexagonal close packed high entropy alloy Ho-Dy-Y-Gd-Tb, a discrepancy known as the Gibbs paradox exists between the similarity of the rare earth elements and the calculated configurational entropy. This study investigates equiatomic alloys made from one to five rare earth elements to evaluate this paradox in terms of tensile behavior. The results show that there is no direct correlation between tensile behavior and configurational entropy in this alloy system.
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Chemistry, Physical
Puchang Cui, Wei Wang, Zhisheng Nong, Zhonghong Lai, Yong Liu, Jingchuan Zhu
Summary: High-entropy alloys have gained attention as potential materials for future high-temperature structural superalloys. The role of the Cr element in microstructure and properties has been revealed, showing significant improvement in strength and ductility. The density and melting point of the alloys increase with higher Cr content. The mechanical properties, including compressive strength and plasticity, are optimized, and the high-temperature mechanical properties are greatly enhanced.
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Fei Chen, Yuan-Biao Tan, Song Xiang, Wei Shi, Fei Liu
Summary: By performing rolling at cryogenic temperature, the ultimate strength of single-phase FCC HEAs can be significantly enhanced, attributed to the high density of dislocation networks and Lomer-Cottrell dislocation locks generated inside the cryo-rolled specimens. These results contribute to the improvement of the strength of single-phase FCC HEAs as structural materials.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yueyue Yang, Shuang Zhang, Ping Huang, Fei Wang
Summary: The strengthening and strain hardening behaviors of a CoNiCrFeMn high-entropy alloy were investigated using molecular dynamics (MD) simulation. Two gradient structures, including grain size and composition gradient, were introduced into the alloy. The alloy exhibited a high strain hardening rate and distinct phase transformations, which were found to play crucial roles in determining the strengthening and unusual strain hardening behaviors. The microstructural evolution at increased strain was also discussed.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wei Jiang, Shengyun Yuan, Yang Cao, Yong Zhang, Yonghao Zhao
Summary: The Ni2Co1Fe1V0.5Mo0.2 medium-entropy alloy shows remarkable mechanical properties at 800 degrees C with secondary strain hardening during tensile deformation, where the high density of dislocation forests and solute atmospheres lead to increased strain hardening rate. The dominant deformation mechanism shifts from forest dislocation cutting to dislocation cross-slip at 800 degrees C, while dynamic-strain aging poses plastic instability and deteriorates the strain hardening of the alloy.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jun Zhou, Hengcheng Liao, Hao Chen, Aijing Huang
Summary: In this study, a single-phase high-entropy alloy Fe35Mn10Cr20Ni35 was synthesized and characterized for its microstructure, thermal stability, and mechanical behavior. The alloy exhibited a simple FCC phase structure and showed a higher strain hardening exponent during tensile deformation, indicating good mechanical properties.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND PERFORMANCE
(2021)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Daixiu Wei, Wu Gong, Liqiang Wang, Bowen Tang, Takuro Kawasaki, Stefanus Harjo, Hidemi Kato
Summary: This study demonstrates a strategy to enhance the room-temperature strength of face-centered cubic-phase high-entropy alloys and medium-entropy alloys by adjusting the temperature-dependent stacking fault energy-regulated plasticity mechanism. The results show that the cryo-rolling-induced crystal defects significantly increase the room-temperature yield strength of an equiatomic CoCrFeNi high-entropy alloy, while maintaining good tensile elongation.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
L. B. Chen, R. Wei, K. Tang, J. Zhang, F. Jiang, L. He, J. Sun
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(2018)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yake Wu, Ya Li, Junyong Lu, Sai Tan, Feng Jiang, Jun Sun
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2018)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
S. Wang, Q. Wang, H. L. Wang, F. P. Liu, W. J. Yao, F. Jiang, J. Sun, F. Y. Wang
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2019)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yake Wu, Ya Li, Junyong Lu, Sai Tan, Feng Jiang, Jun Sun
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2019)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
L. B. Chen, R. Wei, K. Tang, J. Zhang, F. Jiang, J. Sun
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
K. Tang, L. B. Chen, S. Wang, R. Wei, Z. Y. Yang, F. Jiang, J. Sun
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2019)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yake Wu, Junyong Lu, Sai Tan, Feng Jiang, Jun Sun
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2019)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
G. Ding, C. Li, A. Zaccone, W. H. Wang, H. C. Lei, F. Jiang, Z. Ling, M. Q. Jiang
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yongliang Qi, Yake Wu, Tinghui Cao, Lin He, Feng Jiang, Jun Sun
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2020)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sui Wang, Yake Wu, Tengyu Zhang, Feng Jiang
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Chemistry, Physical
Yake Wu, Jin Tian, Wei Xiong, Peng Zhang, Feng Jiang, Zhibo Zhang, Jun Sun
Summary: The research found that the strength of Inconel 783 superalloys increases with service time, while ductility and impact toughness decrease. The strengthening mechanisms mainly involve enhanced precipitate strengthening, while reduced ductility is attributed to microscaled phases.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
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Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
S. Wang, Y. K. Wu, H. L. Wang, F. Jiang
Summary: The hot-deformation behavior of sintered and forged alloys was compared to improve the forging safety of powder-forged products in this study. It was found that the forged specimen was more prone to cracking during the forming process. Finite-element simulation revealed the co-existence of fully dense and not fully dense regions during forming. Therefore, determining forging parameters based on the processing map of the forged specimen would enhance the forging safety of powder-forged products. A spur gear was successfully manufactured as a model product based on the simulated results.
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Chemistry, Physical
Ke Tang, Zhibo Zhang, Jin Tian, Yake Wu, Feng Jiang
Summary: The study on hot deformation behaviors of supersaturated Inconel 783 superalloys revealed the optimal temperature and strain rate range to be 1100-1200 degrees C and near or below 0.1 s(-1) but higher than 0.01 s(-1). The microstructural observation showed that the recrystallized degree and grain size were affected by temperature and strain rate differently.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Tinghui Cao, Yake Wu, Jin Tian, Feng Jiang, Jun Sun
Summary: A method combining internal oxidation and powder forging was used to fabricate Fe40Mn40Co10Cr10 high-entropy alloy, in which submicro-scaled oxide particles were in-situ formed and distributed uniformly in the matrix. The prepared HEA exhibited excellent mechanical properties at room temperature and good thermal stability at high temperatures, showing better strength-ductility synergy than those prepared by conventional powder metallurgical methods.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2022)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ahmad Mirzaei, Peter D. Hodgson, Xiang Ma, Vanessa K. Peterson, Ehsan Farabi, Gregory S. Rohrer, Hossein Beladi
Summary: This study investigated the influence of parent austenite grain refinement on the intervariant boundary network in a lath martensitic steel. It found that refining the parent austenite grain led to a decrease in the fraction of certain boundaries in the martensite and an increase in the connectivity of low energy boundaries, ultimately improving the impact toughness.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2024)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
N. L. Church, C. E. P. Talbot, L. D. Connor, S. Michalik, N. G. Jones
Summary: Metastable beta Ti alloys based on the Ti-Nb system have attracted attention due to their unique properties. However, the unstable cyclic behavior of these alloys has hindered their widespread industrial use. Recent studies have shown that internal stresses, including those from dislocations, may be responsible for this behavior. This study demonstrates that inter-cycle thermal treatments can mitigate the unstable cyclic behavior, providing a significant breakthrough in our understanding of Ti-Nb superelastic materials.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2024)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Di Zhao, Chenchen Zhao, Ziyang Xiu, Jiuchun Yan
Summary: This study proposes a novel strategy for achieving the bonding of SiC ceramic and Al alloy using ultrasound. The ultrasound promotes the dissolution of Al into the solder, activating the solder and triggering the interfacial reaction between SiC ceramic and solder. With increasing ultrasonic duration, the bonding between SiC and Al transitions from partial to full metallurgical bonding.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2024)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Kang Du, Yang Zhang, Guangda Zhao, Tao Huang, Liyuan Liu, Junpeng Li, Xiyu Wang, Zhongwu Zhang
Summary: This paper systematically investigated the evolution of microstructure in Fe-Ni-Co-Al polycrystalline alloys and its effects on mechanical properties. The results revealed that the migration of grain boundaries in different processes is driven by different factors, which impacts the grain orientation and precipitate formation. In the process of directional recrystallization, grains with specific orientations grow in the grain boundary region and form the dominant orientation, while grains with lower migration rate form the minor orientation. The alloy produced through directional recrystallization exhibited good recoverable strain and superelastic strain, while the alloy produced through solid solution treatment showed no evident superelastic behavior.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2024)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Edohamen Awannegbe, Liang Chen, Yue Zhao, Zhijun Qiu, Huijun Li
Summary: This study employed laser metal deposition to additively manufacture Ti-15Mo wt% alloy, and subsequently subjected it to post-fabrication uniaxial thermomechanical processing. The results showed that different zones in the microstructure remained after processing, and deformation mechanisms mainly involved slip and martensite formation. The compressive mechanical properties were found to be dependent on strain rate, with higher flow stress and compressive strength observed at higher strain rates. Grain structure homogenisation was not achieved, leading to anisotropic tensile properties.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2024)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Reza Khatib Zadeh Davani, Enyinnaya George Ohaeri, Sandeep Yadav, Jerzy A. Szpunar, Jing Su, Michael Gaudet, Muhammad Rashid, Muhammad Arafin
Summary: This research aims to investigate the effect of roughing and finishing reductions on crystallographic texture. The results show significant heterogeneity in the centerline region, with higher intensity of certain textures. Drop Weight Tear Test indicates that steel specimens with lower and medium reductions exhibit superior low-temperature impact toughness compared to steel with higher reductions. The electrochemical hydrogen charging experiments confirm the presence of internal hydrogen cracks only in steel with lower and medium reductions.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2024)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Flavio De Barbieri, Denis Jorge-Badiola, Rodrigo Allende, Karem Tello, Alfredo Artigas, Franco Perazzo, Henry Jami, Juan Perez Ipina
Summary: This study examines the effect of Cr additions on the mechanical behavior of TWIP steel at temperatures ranging from 25°C to 350°C. The results indicate that different temperature-dependent strengthening mechanisms, including mechanical twinning, Dynamic Strain Aging, and slip bands, are at play. The stacking fault energy (SFE) influences the percentage of mechanical twinning, which in turn affects the strain hardening rate.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2024)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Hanlin Peng, Siming Huang, Ling Hu, Bingbing Luo, Liejun Li, Ian Baker
Summary: This study explores the weldability, microstructures, and mechanical properties of two L1(2)-nanoparticle-strengthened medium-entropy alloys after electron beam welding (EBW). The results show that strong yet ductile defect-free joints were produced, with larger grain sizes in the fusion zones compared to the heat-affected zones and base materials. Both EBWed MEAs exhibited high yield strengths, high ultimate tensile strengths, and good fracture strains at 77 K. The V-doping improved the cryogenic mechanical properties of the TMT MEA.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2024)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yongxin Wang, Lei Chen, Lizi Shao, Shuo Hao, Motomichi Koyama, Xingzhou Cai, Xiaocong Ma, Miao Jin
Summary: This study investigated the tensile deformation behavior of an Mn-N bearing lean duplex stainless steel with metastable austenite. The results showed that the strain rate had significant influence on the work hardening, strain-induced martensitic transformation, and fracture mechanism.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2024)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jong Woo Won, Seulbi Lee, Hye-Jeong Choe, Yong-Taek Hyun, Dong Won Lee, Jeong Hun Lee
Summary: Cold-rolled pure titanium showed improved sheet formability after undergoing cryogenic-deformation treatment. This treatment increased the thinning capability of the titanium and suppressed cracking during sheet forming. The formation of twins during deformation contributed to high thinning capability and increased strength through grain refinement and dislocation accumulation.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2024)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Handong Li, Lin Su, Lijuan Wang, Yanbin Jiang, Jiahui Long, Gaoyong Lin, Zhu Xiao, Yanlin Jia, Zhou Li
Summary: Homogenization heat treatment is a key procedure in controlling the second phase, enhancing composition uniformity, and workability of as-cast Cu-15Ni-8Sn alloy. This study found that electropulsing treatment (EPT) can significantly reduce treatment temperature and time, improve elongation and overall mechanical properties of the alloy.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2024)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yuxuan Wang, Juntao Zou, Lixing Sun, Yunfei Bai, Zhe Zhang, Junsheng Cheng, Lin Shi, Dazhuo Song, Yihui Jiang, Zhiwei Zhang
Summary: A novel mechanical-heat-electricity synergistic method was proposed to enhance the mechanical properties of Cu-15Sn-0.3Ti alloy by forming annealing twins (ATs). The combination method of Rotary swaging (RS) and Electric pulse treatment (EPT) successfully induced recrystallization and refinement of the microstructure, leading to a significant increase in the strength of the alloy within a short time.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2024)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zhiyi Ding, Jiangtao Xie, Tong Wang, Aiying Chen, Bin Gan, Jinchao Song
Summary: This study demonstrated the Ta-induced strengthening of CoCrNi-AlTi MEAs using nanoscale heterogeneous coherent precipitates. The addition of Ta and aging treatments significantly enhanced the mechanical properties of the alloy, including yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, and elongation.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2024)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Z. Y. You, Z. Y. Tang, B. Wang, H. W. Zhang, P. Li, L. Zhao, F. B. Chu, H. Ding
Summary: The mechanical properties and microstructural evolution of C-doped TRIP-assisted HEA under dynamic loading conditions were systematically investigated in this study. The results showed that dynamic tensile deformation led to an increase in yield strength and a decrease in ultimate tensile strength, with a trend towards increased total elongation. The primary deformation mechanisms shifted from TRIP and TWIP effects to deformation twinning and dislocations. The presence of carbides formed through C-doping hindered dislocation slip and promoted the activation of multiple twinning systems.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2024)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Feng Qin, Feihu Chen, Junhua Hou, Wenjun Lu, Shaohua Chen, Jianjun Li
Summary: Plastic instability in strong multilayered composites is completely suppressed by architecting nanoscale BCC Nb crystalline-amorphous CuNb interfaces.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2024)