Sergey Vorozhtsov

The Application of External Fields to the Manufacturing of Novel Dense Composite Master Alloys and Aluminum-Based Nanocomposites

The possibility of producing dense and concentrated master alloys containing nanosized Al2O3 by shock-wave compacting is demonstrated. Different conditions of shock-wave process are discussed. The data of master alloys characterization are presented. The nanostructured master alloys have high density and are convenient for metallurgical handling. It is found that the use of such a master alloy with nanoceramic particles facilitates the particle introduction into the aluminum melt. The ultrasonic treatment performed during and after the introduction of the master alloy into the melt further leads to uniform distribution of strengthening nanoparticles and improvement of alloy strength and ductility. Experimental results are shown and discussed.

Synthesis of Micro- and Nanoparticles of Metal Oxides and Their Application for Reinforcement of Al-Based Alloys

This paper presents a comparative analysis of morphology, chemical and phase compositions, and particle size distribution of nanopowders produced by electric explosion of wire (EEW) and plasma-chemical methods. The possibility of introduction of Al2O3 particles into Al alloy by means of a special master alloy and with ultrasonic processing is shown. The improvement of tensile properties of an Al-based composite material reinforced with 0.1 wt% of EEW Al2O3 is demonstrated.

The Physical‐Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Nanocomposites Produced by High Energy Explosion Impact

The present paper uses explosion compacting of Al nanoparticles to create light nanocomposite with increased physico-mechanical properties. Russian civil explosive Uglenit was chosen as high energy material for compacting. The formation of the structure and properties of aluminum based materials after shock-wave impact was studied. It was found that shock-wave treatment of different samples a) aluminum powder and b) powder mixtures Al +10 wt.% C (in the form of detonation diamonds) and c) Al +10 wt.% Al2O3 produces nanostructed materials with almost the theoretical density. X-ray diffraction analysis showed that in the samples with the addition of carbon and aluminum oxide was formed two-phase state of aluminum with a significantly different structure parameters. In this case, the lattice parameter of nanophase increased by 0.5%, which testifies to its nonequilibrium state. This increase of the parameter may be due to compressive stress, evaluation of which gives the value of 350 MPa. It was shown that the materials have high values of mechanical properties — hardness, compressive yield strength.

Ultrasonic deagglomeration of aluminum nanopowders with multi-walled carbon nanotube mixtures

Comprehensive investigations of aluminum nanopowders, multi-walled carbon nanotubes, and aluminum mixtures with multi-walled carbon nanotubes subjected to ultrasonic deagglomeration in a liquid medium were performed, using microstructural, X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric, and calorimetric analyses, and specific surface area measurements. The regime of ultrasonic deagglomeration of aluminum nanopowders with multi-walled carbon nanotubes in a liquid medium is described, during which the division of large agglomerates and creation of homogeneous distribution of mixtures components in the volume takes place. It was determined that ultrasonic treatment influences the morphology and crystalline structure of investigated mixtures, contributes to the appearance of X-ray amorphous phase, decreases the specific surface area of the aluminum nanopowder from 13 to 12 m2/g, and increases the pore volume and average size from 0.04 to 0.06 cm3/g and from 12 to 19 nm, respectively. The size of coherently-diffracting ...

Thermal Shock-Resistant Ceramic Composites Based on Zirconium Dioxide1

Changes in structure, phase composition and crystal structure parameters are studied for materials of the ZrO2–MgO system after cyclic thermal shock effects. Features are revealed for formation of ceramic structure and phase condition with implementation of internal stresses connected with a sharp change in temperature. Optimum compositions are established for refractory materials based on ZrO2 answering high specifications for thermal shock resistance and refractoriness.

Self-propagating high-temperature synthesis of energetic borides

A promising way to synthesize new energy materials based on refactory inorganic compounds is self-propagating high-temperature synthesis of compositions based on boron compounds. This paper describes a laboratory technology of production of aluminum borides. The experimental results of thermogravimetric analysis and particle size analysis obtained for synthesized powders are given. According to thermogravimetric analysis data the degree of oxidation of obtained powders exceeds 95 %. The experimental data have shown that the development of new compositions of high-energy fuel cells using borides can yield high-quality results in the sphere of solid hypersonic engines.

Plasma-chemical method for producing metal oxide powders and their application

Structure and properties of ZrO2 and Al2O3 powders produced using plasma chemical technique were studied in the framework of this research. Obtained Al2O3 powder was used for reinforcement of Al alloy. Improvement of mechanical properties of Al alloy associated with introduction of alumina particles into the melt was demonstrated.

Ultrasonic effect on the penetration of the metallic melt into submicron particles and their agglomerates

Deagglomeration and wetting of submicron particles in a metal melt under ultrasonic exposure are considered based on the theory of acoustic cavitation and capillary phenomena. Basic dependences linking the exposure time with physicochemical properties of the particles and the melt, as well as with acoustic radiation characteristics, are found. The experimental and calculated times of ultrasonic treatment of the aluminum melt containing submicron aluminum oxide particles are compared, and a satisfactory agreement of results is found.

Ultrasonic impact on a metal melt containing electrostatically charged nanoparticles

Ultrasonic processing is applied to modify nanopowders of metals for the creation of composition alloys. The introduction of particles to metal is prevented by their low wettability in the metal melt. We use electrostatic charging of particles to increase the wettability of particles and to prevent their agglomeration. Mechanisms of the ultrasonic impact on melts of metals containing charged nanoparticles are considered. We find that an electric charge of the surface leads to a decrease in the contact angle. Expressions for the time of ultrasonic processing depending on physical and chemical characteristics of particles and the melt are found.

Numerical Modelling of the Molten Metal Flow in a Disk Agitator Mixer

Numerical modelling of the molten metal flow in a crucible under the action of stirred disk agitator is carried out. The influence of the agitator rotational speed on the molten metal flow field is investigated. Dependences of the turbulent diffusivity and the power number on the agitator rotational speed are obtained. The effect of the interaction between the molten metal-air interface and agitator elements on the flow field in a crucible is shown.