喀拉通克含矿岩体（Y2）的岩石学研究

从主元素化学来看，喀拉通克深成岩以低Ca、Al为特征，而火山岩（玄武岩类）以高Ca、Al为特征；在早期结晶矿物组合上，喀拉通克深成岩为橄榄石、斜方辉石和基性斜长石，而火山岩中斑晶以基性斜长石、背地里斜辉石为主，其次为橄榄石，没有见到斜方辉石斑晶，在Sr-Zr图和Nd-Zr图中二者具有较大差别。利用矿物温度计计算了橄榄石、辉石和斜长石的结晶温度。橄榄石是在稍高于1880℃下开始结晶的，二辉石共存时的温度为1100℃左右，基性斜长石的结晶温度也在1100℃左右，并定性讨论了二号岩体的水含量和氧逸度。比较详细地从定性和定量两方面探讨了岩体成岩压力范围，认为前人计算的7Kb过大。根据橄榄石和斜长石共存现象说明压力小于7Kb，单斜辉石中的铝含量进一步说明压力小于5Kb，最后半定量地利用角闪石地质压力计说明4Kb作为二号岩体的成岩压力是比较可信的。最后探讨了二号岩体所属系列和分异趋势。许多证据表明二号岩体属于钙碱系列岩体，比如结晶矿物类型和顺序等符合obsorn(1962)建立的造山带钙碱系列；在SiO2-K2O图和AFM图中皆落入钙碱系列；辉石的成分变化不具有富铁趋势；所有岩石都有一定量的角闪石；微量元素如Rb、K/Rb、Zr等以及稀土模式与岛弧钙碱岩浆相似。与世界著名钙碱系列岩体比较表明，它们共同的特征是产于造山带环境，岩石都有一定量的含水矿物存在，说明母岩浆富水对于钙碱系列的形成具有重要的作用。若将造岩矿物的成分变化范围投影到AFM图中，可以看出造成二号岩体如此钙碱系列演化线的原因在于岩石中橄榄石和辉石的富铁趋势很弱、岩石中含有较多的黑云母和角闪石以及随着分异进行结晶出越来越多的长石。二号岩体高Si、H2O，低Ca、Al的特征决定了二号岩体的矿物结晶顺序为橄榄石→斜方辉石→拉长石→单斜辉石→角闪石→黑云母，形成相应的岩相为橄榄苏长岩、苏长岩、辉长岩和闪长岩相。辉石的Mg~#值变化很窄，是由于二号岩体含水量较高，使辉石在高En值下停止结晶，而为含水矿物角闪石取代。以上通过对喀拉通克含矿岩体（Y2）的岩石学研究，可以得到如下结论：一、喀拉通克含矿岩体由橄榄苏长岩、苏长岩、辉长岩和闪长岩四个岩相组成。各个岩相是由同一母岩浆经分异形成的。岩体岩相的反环带结构说明岩体不可能是由均匀岩浆一次侵位就地分异形成，而是岩浆深部分异与构造活动结合的产物。二、喀拉通克含矿岩体的母岩浆是产于造山带的一种钙碱性岩浆，以高Si、H2O，低Ca、Al为特征，其母岩浆不z可能是科马提岩、洋中脊拉斑玄武岩、高铝玄武岩或碱性玄武岩浆中的任一种。三、喀拉通克含矿深成岩和该区火山岩在主元素、微量元素及矿物晶出顺序方面存在一定差异，这种差异不大可能是由结晶环境不同造成的，更可能的是两者起源于不同的母岩浆。四、从定性和定量两方面讨论了喀拉通克含矿岩体的成岩压力，从而将4Kb作为该岩体的成岩压力是比较可信的。五、从岩体分异趋势来看，喀拉通克含矿岩体属于钙碱系列岩体。造成钙碱系列分异趋势的主要原因在于岩石中橄榄石和辉石的富铁趋势很弱，岩石含有较多的黑云母和角闪石以及随着分异进行结晶出越来越多的长石。对于以上分异趋势的形成，岩浆富水起着较大的作用。富水一方面使辉石在高En值下停止结晶，以角闪石代替；另一方面使岩浆的氧逸度有所提高。

Mechanism of nucleation and precipitation in Li containing Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloys

Investigations on the aging hardening behavior of four Al-Li-Zn-Mg-Cu alloys were carried out using differential scanning calorimetry, transmission electron microscopy and hardness measurement. It is shown that the addition of Li inhibits the formation of Zn-rich G.P. zones in Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloys. The dominant aging hardening precipitates is delta'(Al3Li) phase. Coarse T ((AlZn)(49)Mg-32) phase, instead of MgZn2, precipitates primarily on grain boundaries, and provides little strengthening. The multi-stop aging involving plastic deformation introduces in the matrix a high concentration of structural defects. These defects play different role on the nucleation of Zn-rich G.P. zones in different alloys. For the Li free alloy, structural defects act as vacancy sinks and tend to suppress the homogeneous precipitation of G.P. zones, while for the Li containing alloys, these defects promote the heterogeneous nucleation of G.P. zones and metastable MgZn2. A significant aging hardening effect is attained in deformed Li containing alloys due to the extra precipitation of fine MgZn2 in the matrix combined with deformation hardening.

Quantitative analysis analysis of element concentration in Al alloy by using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy

Laser-induced breakdown plasma is produced by using Q-switched Nd: YAG laser operating at 532 nm, which interacts with the Al alloy sample target in air. The spectral lines in the 230-440 nm wavelength range have been identified, and based on the calibration-free method, the mass concentration of Al alloy are obtained, which is in good agreement with the standard value of the sample.

Microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-12.3Zn-5.8Y-1.4Al alloy

Microstructure and mechanical properties of as-cast and heat-treated Mg-12.3Zn-5.8Y-1.4Al (ZYA1261) alloy were investigated. The phase compositions of the as-cast alloy are alpha-Mg, Mg3YZn6 (I-phase), Mg(3)y(2)Zn(3) (W-phase), Mg12YZn (Z-phase), Mg24Y5, MgZn and a small quantity of Al-containing phase.

Effect of Nd on the microstructure, mechanical properties and corrosion behavior of die-cast Mg-4Al-based alloy

Die-cast Mg-4Al-0.4Mn-xNd(x = 0, 1, 2, 4 and 6 wt.%) magnesium alloys were prepared successfully and influences of Nd on the microstructure, mechanical properties and corrosion behavior of the Mg-4Al-0.4Mn alloy have been investigated. The results showed that with the addition of Nd binary Al2Nd phase and Al11Nd3 phase. which mainly aggregated along the grain boundaries, were formed, and the relative ratio of above two phases was in correlation with the Nd content in the alloy. Meanwhile, the grain sizes were greatly reduced with the increasing Nd content. It was found that due to the addition of Nd both the tensile properties and corrosion resistance were improved substantially.

Microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-4Al-4Nd-0.5Zn-0.3Mn alloy

Mg-4Al-4Nd-0.5Zn-0.3Mn alloy was prepared by metal mould casting method. Microstructure, aging behavior, mechanical properties and fracture morphology of the alloy were investigated. The results showed that alpha-Mg, Al-11 Nd-3, Al2Nd and Mg-32(Al,Zn)(49) phases were the main phases of the as-cast alloy. And the long rod-like Al-11 Nd-3 phase was decomposed to granular Al2Nd through T6 heat treatment. The tensile strength was also enhanced by T6 treatment. The yield strength was increased by 17% and 21% at RT and 150 degrees C, respectively. It was mainly because that the precipitates were refined through T6 treatment and this became more benefit to hinder dislocations slipping.

Preparation and characterization of As-cast and hot-rolled Mg-3Al-0.5Mn-0.5Zn-1MM alloy

Mg-3Al-0.5Mn-0.5Zn-1MM alloy was prepared by metal mould casting method. The as-cast ingot was homogenized and then hot-rolled at 673 K with total thickness reduction of 65%. Microstructure and mechanical properties of the as-cast and hot-rolled samples were investigated. The results showed that the as-cast sample mainly consisted of alpha-Mg, beta-Mg17Al12, Al10Ce2Mn7, and Al11RE3 (RE = La and Ce) phases. The average grain size of the sample homogenized at 673 K was about 240 gm, and it was greatly refined to about 7 mu m by dynamic recrystallization for the hot-rolled sample.

Effect of substituting cerium-rich mischmetal with lanthanum on microstructure and mechanical properties of die-cast Mg-Al-RE alloys

Die-cast Mg-4Al-4RE-0.4Mn (RE = Ce-rich mischmetal) and Mg-4Al-4La-0.4Mn magnesium alloys were prepared successfully and their microstructure, tensile and creep properties have been investigated. The results show that two binary Al-RE phases, Al11RE3 and Al2RE, are formed along grain boundaries in Mg-4Al-4RE-0.4Mn alloy, while the phase compositions of Mg-4Al-4La-0.4Mn alloy mainly consist of alpha-Mg phase and Al11La3 phase. And in Mg-4Al-4La-0.4Mn alloy the Al11La3 phase occupies a large grain boundary area and grows with complicated morphologies, which is characterized by scanning electron microscopy in detail. Changing the rare earth content of the alloy from Ce-rich mischmetal to lanthanum gives a further improvement in the tensile and creep properties, and the later could be attributed to the better thermal stability of Al11La3 phase in Mg-4Al-4La-0.4Mn alloy than that of Al11RE3 phase in Mg-4Al-4RE-0.4Mn alloy.

Effects of cerium on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-20Zn-8Al alloy

Mg-20Zn-8Al-xCe(x=0-2 wt.%) alloys were prepared by metal mould casting method, the effects of Ce on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the alloys were investigated. The results showed that the dendrite as well as gram size were refined by the addition of Ce, and the best refinement was obtained in 1.39% Ce containing alloy. The main phases in the as cast alloys were alpha-Mg and tau-Mg-32 (Al, Zn)(49), and Al4Ce phase was found in the alloys contained more than 1.39% Ce. The addition of Ce improved the mechanical properties of the alloys. The strengthening mechanism was attributed to grain refinement and compound reinforced.

The microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-8Zn-8Al-4RE magnesium alloy

The Mg-8Zn-8Al-4RE (RE = mischmetal, mass%) magnesium alloy was prepared by using casting method. The microstructure and mechanical properties of as-cast alloy, solid solution alloy and aged alloy samples have been investigated. Optical microscopy, X-ray diffractometery and scanning electron microscope attached energy spectrometer were used to characterize the microstructure and phase composition for the alloy. Net shaped tau-Mg-32(Al,Zn)(49) phase was obtained at the grain boundary, and needle-like or blocky Al11RE3 phase disperses in grain boundary and alpha-Mg matrix. The tau-Mg-32(Al,Zn)(49) phase disappeared during solution treatment and a new phase of Al(2)CeZn2 formed during subsequent age treatment. The mechanical properties were performed by universal testing machine at room temperature, 150 degrees C and 200 degrees C, separately. The ultimate tensile strength of as-cast alloy is lower compared to an age treatment alloy at 200 degrees C for 12h. The strengths decreased with enhancing test temperature, but elongation has not been effect by age treatment.

Microstructure and Evolution of Mechanically-Induced Ultrafine Grain in Surface Layer of Al-Alloy Subjected to USSP

Experiments were conducted to investigate the ultrafine-grained (UFG) microstructures in the surface layer of an aluminum alloy 7075 heavily worked by ultrasonic shot peening. Conventional and high-resolution electron microscopy was performed at various depths of the deformed layer. Results showed that UFG structures were introdued into the surface layer of 62 μm thick. With increasing strain, the various microstructural features, e.g., the dislocation emission source, elongated microbands, dislocation cells, dislocation cell blocks, equiaxed submicro-, and nano-crystal grains etc., were successively produced. The grain subdivision into the subgrains was found to be the main mechanism responsible for grain refinement. The simultaneous evolution of high boundary misorientations was ascribed to the subgrain boundary rotation for accommodating further strains. Formed microstructures were highly nonequilibratory.  2002 Acta Materialia Inc. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.

A Numerical Model of Rapid Solidification Processing of Ni-Al Alloy in Planar Flow Casting

A numerical model has been developed for simulating the rapid solidification processing (RSP) of Ni-Al alloy in order to predict the resultant phase composition semi-quantitatively during RSP. The present model couples the initial nucleation temperature evaluating method based on the time dependent nucleation theory, and solidified volume fraction calculation model based on the kinetics model of dendrite growth in undercooled melt. This model has been applied to predict the cooling curve and the volume fraction of solidified phases of Ni-Al alloy in planar flow casting. The numerical results agree with the experimental results semi-quantitatively.

Mg-Al-NO_3层状双金属氢氧化物电性质研究

采用电泳法和电势滴定法测定出不同电解质(LiCl,NaCl和KCl）溶液中Mg-Al-NO_3层状双金属氢氧化物（Mg-Al-NO_3LDH)颗粒的$\Xi$电位、等电点、永久电荷密度以及零电荷点等电化学物理量，探讨了电解质、pH和样品化学组成对Mg-Al-NO_3LDH电性质的影响。研究发现一价阳离子Li+，Na+,K+对Mg-Al-NO_3LDH颗粒的等电点有影响，使等电点依次降低；由于永久电荷的存在，等电点与零电荷点不一致。随着样品中Al含量的增加，永久电荷密度依次增加，零电荷点依次增大，而等电点依次降低。

Micro-scale Mechanics of the Surface-Nanocrystalline Al-Alloy Material

Based on the microscopic observations and measurements, the mechanical behavior of the surface-nanocrystallized Al-alloy material at microscale is investigated experimentally and theoretically. In the experimental research, the compressive stress-strain curves and the hardness depth curves are measured. In the theoretical simulation, based on the material microstructure characteristics and the experimental features of the compression and indentation, the microstructure cell models are developed and the strain gradient plasticity theory is adopted. The material compressive stress-strain curves and the hardness depth curves-are predicted and simulated. Through comparison of the experimental results with the simulation results, the material and model parameters are determined.

Welding of Al alloy plates using a novel high-average-power pulsed CO2 laser

A novel high-average-power pulsed CO2 laser with a unique electrode structure is presented. The operation of a 5-kW transverse-flow CO2 laser with the preionized pulse-train switched technique results in pulsation of the laser power, and the average laser power is about 5 kW. The characteristic of this technique is switching the preionized pulses into pulse trains so as to use the small preionized power (hundreds of watts) to control the large main-discharge power (tens of kilowatts). By this means, the cost and the complexity of the power supply are greatly reduced. The welding of LF2, LF21, LD2, and LY12 aluminum alloy plates has been successfully achieved using this laser. (c) 2005 Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers.