Liu Jie Xu

Microstructure and Properties of Mo-Based Composites Reinforced by Al2O3

Mo-based composites with Al2O3 particles were developed in order to enhance the wear resistance of molybdenum alloys. Using Al2O3 power and pure Mo power as raw materials, the Molybdenum powders mixed with Al2O3 particles were prepared using planetary ball mill. And then the Mo-based composites with 3-10vol.% Alumina were prepared by compaction and sintering at 1840°C. The morphology of the Molybdenum powder and microstructure of the composites were analyzed by SEM and XRD. The micro-hardness, density and wear property of composites were researched. The results show that the microstructure of composites is composed of α-Al2O3 particles and Molybdenum matrix. With the increase of Alumina content, the microhardness of Molybdenum matrix increases, and the density first increases and then decreases. The friction coefficient of composite is scarcely affected by the alumina content. While the wear resistance of the composites rises with the increase of Alumina content. The wear failure is caused by abrasive wear characterized by obvious plow furrow and abrasive dust on the worn surface.

Research on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of High Boron Cast Steel

In recent years, high chromium cast irons have been widely applied in many fields because they have high hardness and abrasion resistance. However, high chromium cast irons are also expensive because much alloying elements, such as chromium, molybdenum and nickel, are added into them. In order to resolve above question, a new abrasion-resistant steel with high boron content was developed in this paper. The new high boron steel, with 0.6%~0.8%B and 0.65% C, was prepared using sand casting method. The microstructure and mechanical properties were researched. The results show that the solidification microstructure of as-cast high boron steel consists of boride (FeB) and matrix composed of pearlite, ferrite, and bainite. And the borides distributes along grain boundary in the form of network. After quenching at 980°C and tempering at 250°C, the FeB transforms to Fe2B, and the matrix transforms lath martensite. The hardness of as-cast high boron steel is 43HRC, and its impact toughness is 5J/cm2. After heat treatment, they increase to 56 HRC and 7J/cm2, respectively, approximating that of high chromium cast irons. The new high boron cast steel have a potential in stead of high chromium cast irons

Effect of Carbon on Frictional Wear Behaviours of High Vanadium High Speed Steel under Dry Sliding Condition

The high vanadium high-speed steel (HVHSS) with about 9wt% vanadium and different carbon contents were prepared using casting process. The effects of carbon on wear properties of HVHSS were studied using pin-on-ring tester, and the failure behaviors were investigated via SEM. Results show the optimal wear resistance is obtained when HVHSS possesses moderate carbon content (2.58wt.%). The cause is that the matrix microstructure of moderate carbon HVHSS is mainly low-carbon lath martensite with good toughness and high hardness, and it can effectively resist micro-cutting and figure wear at the same time, so the role of high-hardness vanadium carbides (VC) can be played enough because of the strong support of matrix. If carbon content is too low, the wear failure of HVHSS is mainly caused by severe micro-cutting and adhesive wear on contact surface because the matrix microstructure of high speed steel is ferrite with very low hardness, which leads to poor wear resistance. While, the matrix microstructure is mainly composed of high carbon martensite with poor toughness when carbon content is too high, therefore, it possesses very poor resistance to cycle fatigue and thermal fatigue, resulting in decrease of wear resistance.

Preparation and Properties of Al2O3 Ceramic Reinforced Mo-Based Composites by Al(NO3)3 Precursor

To enhance the wear resistance of molybdenum alloys, Mo-based composites reinforced by Al2O3 ceramic particles were developed. Using Al(NO3)3 aqueous solution and MoO3 as raw materials, the Molybdenum powders mixed with Al2O3 particles were prepared by liquid-solid incorporation, drying, pyrolysis of Al(NO3)3 and deoxidation of MoO3 by H2. And then the Mo-based composites with 3-10vol.% Alumina were prepared by compaction and sintering at 1840°C. The morphology of the Molybdenum powder and microstructure of the composites were analyzed by SEM and XRD. The micro-hardness, density and wear property of composites were researched. The results showed that α-Al2O3 ceramic particles and Molybdenum matrix compose the composites. With the increase of Alumina content, the molybdenum powders become fine and rule, the grains of composites become fine, the microhardness of Molybdenum matrix increases, and the density first increases and then decreases. The friction coefficient of composite is scarcely affected by the alumina content. While the wear weight of the composite decrease with the increase of Alumina content. There are obvious plow furrow and abrasive dust on the worn surface, showing the abrasive wear characterization.

Structural Transformation of High Vanadium High Speed Steel during Tempering and its Influence on Abrasive Wear Performance of the Material

The expansion curves during the procedure of continuous cooling which high vanadium high speed steel (HSS) was tempered with 250°C, 550°C and 600°C after 1050°C quenching were determined by the Gleeble-1500D thermal simulation test device, and the curves were analyzed subsequently. The hardness and microstructure of high vanadium HSS under different tempering temperatures were analyzed by means of SEM, TEM and X-ray diffraction, and the influence of tempering temperature on the hardness and retained austenite were discussed. At the same time, the wear resistance of the material at different tempering temperatures was studied by the HST-100 friction wear testing machine, and the influence of microstructure on wear resistance was analyzed further. The studies show that the structures are not transformed at 250°C tempering with cooling rate of 0.5°C/s; The retained austenite transformed to martensite at about 390°C when 550°C and 600°C tempering. Wear test shows that the abrasive wear performance is excellent with 550°C tempering after 1050°C quenching because of the decrease of the amount of retained austenite, therefore the heat treatment of 550°C tempering after quenching of high vanadium HSS is optimal.

Preparation of Al2O3 Nano-Particles Reinforced Fe-Based Composite Materials via In Situ Synthesis

Al2O3 reinforced iron based composite were prepared via in-situ synthesis with aluminum nitrate, citric acid and iron powder as raw materials, a little C and Mo as additive. The influences of the contents of Al2O3, C and Mo on the microstructure and micro-hardness of the Fe based composites were characterized by XRD, SEM, TEM and micro-hardness tester. The results showed that the Fe-based composite materials with high bonding strength between matrix and Al2O3 can be prepared by in situ synthesis method. The best ratio of the nine Al2O3 particles reinforced Fe-based composite materials in three groups is 3vol. % C, 5vol. % or 7vol. % Al2O3, sintering temperature is 1300°C and quenching temperature is 900°C. The microstructure of the matrix without C addition is ferrite before and after quenching; the microstructure of the matrix with C addition is pearlite before quenching, and the microstructure become to martensite after quenching, the α-Al2O3 and FeC3 are reinforced phases. The microstructure of the matrix with Mo addition is ferrite and FeAl2O4 before and after quenching.

Interface Structure and Properties of Explosive Welded Beryllium Bronze/Steel Composite Plates

In this study, beryllium bronze/steel composite plates were fabricated through explosive welding process using different ratios of explosive. Microstructures of the joint were examined, and then shearing strength, peeling strength, Bending tests and hardness measurements were carried out on the bonded specimens. Experimental studies show that, beryllium bronze and steel could be bonded with a good quality. The interface is wavy texture changing in turns from flat - wavelet - large wave - stable large wave beginning with initiation point. Grains near the interface are elongated parallel to the explosion direction. As the ratio of explosive increase, the amplitude and wavelength of wave are increased, which leads to the increasing of shearing strength and bonging strength. No shearing in the interface is seen from the tensile-shear tests and fracture take place in the low strength material. The bended specimens show that defects such as separation and tearing were not observed. Hardness is increased with increasing explosive ratio and the highest hardness values are obtained near the bonding interface.

Study on Frictional Wear Property of the High Vanadium High Speed Steel

The frictional resistance and abrasion mechanism of high vanadium high speed steel were studied by the self-made friction wear testing machine under the conditions of 10% slip-roll ratio. Results show that the frictional resistance increases with the increase of carbon content and is optimal when the carbon content is 2.92%. The carbon content affect the wear resistance by changing the amount of the retained austenite and the shapes of carbides, the moderate quantities of retained austenite makes the matrix have better impact toughness and hardness; The spherical VC can prevent the initiation and expansion of cracks forming and make the frictional resistance increase. The abrasion mechanism is fatigue flake under the condition of rolling and sliding.

Fabrication of Fe-Based Al2O3-TiC Ceramic /Steel Composite by Self-Propagation High-Temperature Synthesis

The Fe-Based Al2O3-TiC Ceramic Composite was fabricated by combining the methods of Self-propagating High-temperature Synthesis with casting. The microstructures of ceramic layer and interface were characterized via SEM, EDS and X-ray diffraction. The Results show that the microstructure of ceramic layer is dense, and the in-situ Al2O3 and TiC particles with size of 1-2 μm are distributed on the ferrite matrix. The hardness of compact ceramic layer reaches 48HRC, and it has graded distribution from ceramic layer to the ferrite matrix. The composite interface between ceramic and matrix is compact, and takes on flexuous. The composite material bonds in a metallographic manner, with high bonding strength.

Influence of Thermite Reaction on the Microstructures and Properties of Cast-Infiltration Composite Layer

Using the steel containing 0.45 percent of carbon as matrix, high carbon ferrochrome as cast-penetrated agent, the steel-based surface composites were fabricated by conventional cast-penetrating process combined with the thermite reaction. The influence of thermite reaction on the microstructures and properties of cast-infiltration layer was researched. The results show that the interfacial bonding is metallurgical fusion between cast-infiltration layer and the matrix under the suitable technological parameters, the thermite reaction during the process of cast-penetrated realizes thermal compensation for liquid metal and improves the mobility of liquid steel by reducing oxidation film of liquid steel surface, consequently increase the thickness of cast-infiltration layer; The ceramic phase of Al2O3 which is generated during the thermite process improves the microhardness of cast-infiltration in a certain extent.