Interface transition zone and the interface influence zone are critical factors in determining the interfacial bonding strength and ductility of heterogeneous metallic laminates.In this study,an innovative process—“...Interface transition zone and the interface influence zone are critical factors in determining the interfacial bonding strength and ductility of heterogeneous metallic laminates.In this study,an innovative process—“cold spraying+pulsed current rolling”—is proposed for fabricating Mg/Al laminates,significantly enhancing both interface strength and ductility.Notably,the average interface shear strength achieved is three times that of conventional hot rolling,reaching 70.7 MPa,while the interface shear strain increases from 3.4%to 28%.The high-velocity impact of cold-sprayed aluminum particles on Mg and Al substrates forms a three-dimensional interface,effectively expanding the interfacial bonding area and refining the interfacial microstructure.The fine-grained coating structure produced by cold spraying acts as a primer,facilitating the formation of a nanocrystalline interface during pulsed current assisted rolling.The interface comprises an ultrafine nanocrystalline Al coating with grain sizes around 30 nm andβ-phase nanotwins approximately 300 nm in scale,significantly enhancing the interfacial bonding strength.Together with the Mg and Al substrates,the nanocrystalline transition layer forms a layered gradient transitional structure that evolves into a 50-μm-wide interface-affected zone during deformation.This unique feature promotes strain delocalization,effectively mitigates strain concentration at the interface,and improves its fracture toughness.Additionally,the nanocrystalline interface increases the grain boundary area,promoting atomic diffusion and strengthening metallurgical bonding both between the coating and the substrate and within the coating itself.The“cold spraying+pulsed current rolling”process offers a straightforward approach to fabricating laminated nanostructured transition layers,demonstrating great potential in the interfacial design of heterogeneous materials.展开更多
A cost-effective Fe-P-C nanocrystalline alloy(Fe85P_9C_6)was developed via melt-spinning by eliminating expensive alloying elements and post-annealing steps.The microstructure consists of an amorphous matrix with u...A cost-effective Fe-P-C nanocrystalline alloy(Fe85P_9C_6)was developed via melt-spinning by eliminating expensive alloying elements and post-annealing steps.The microstructure consists of an amorphous matrix with uniformly dispersed nanocrystalline clusters,featuring an average size of approximately 5 nm.This dual-phase structure remains thermally stable up to 569 K and results in excellent magnetic and mechanical performance,including a high saturation magnetic induction of 1.69 T,Vickers hardness of 621 HV,and outstanding bending ductility.Crystallization proceeds via the transformation of a metastable fcc-(Fe,P,C)phase intoα-Fe,Fe3C,and Fe3P,driven by internal stress arising from atomic size mismatch.Continuous heating and cooling transformation diagrams further reveal that this process can be precisely controlled to optimize phase evolution.The high Fe content and stress-relaxed nanocrystalline clusters contribute to enhanced in-plane magnetic anisotropy and rapid domain response.This simplified,annealing-free approach not only reduces material and processing costs but also provides a viable pathway for scalable fabrication of next-generation soft magnetic alloys with superior performance and manufacturability.展开更多
We propose a new mechanistic framework to unveil the fundamental mechanisms governing multi-cycle plastic strain recovery in nanocrystalline metals.The model uniquely integrates crystal plasticity in nanograins with g...We propose a new mechanistic framework to unveil the fundamental mechanisms governing multi-cycle plastic strain recovery in nanocrystalline metals.The model uniquely integrates crystal plasticity in nanograins with grain boundary(GB)chemo-mechanics,explicitly resolving atomic flux driven by chemical potential gradients under evolving stress and free volume distributions.Applied to nanocrystalline copper films,our simulations capture transient(10-7 s-1)and steady-state(10-8 s-1)strain recovery rates spanning hours to days,achieving quantitative agreement with experimental kinetics across six orders of time scale.Three key advances emerge:(1)GB-mediated atomic diffusion dominates recovery(contributing>75%of total strain reversal),while dislocation back-stress in nanograins plays a secondary role;(2)recovery cycles induce microstructural evolution through stress-driven free volume redistribution,generating chaotic GB stress states and localized plasticity accumulation at triple junctions;(3)macroscopic strain recovery masks progressive microplasticity in GB networks,revealing a fatigue precursor mechanism inaccessible to conventional models.This work establishes the first predictive link between atomic-scale GB dynamics and macroscopic time-dependent recovery,providing a transformative tool for designing fatigue-resistant nanocrystalline alloys through GB engineering.展开更多
The pre-existingα-Fe crystals have important effects on the precipitation and growth of nanocrystals and finally determine the comprehensive soft magnetic properties(SMPs)of the nanocrystalline alloys(NAs).In this wo...The pre-existingα-Fe crystals have important effects on the precipitation and growth of nanocrystals and finally determine the comprehensive soft magnetic properties(SMPs)of the nanocrystalline alloys(NAs).In this work,a high content of Cu elements has been added to Nanomet-type alloys to enhance the gradient heterogeneity in order to well control the nanocrystalline process of amorphous alloys.Crystallization kinetics reveal that α-Fe crystals in the free-side layer exhibit higher nucleation and growth activation energies,leading to a slower crystallization rate than in the wheel-side layer.This inhomogeneous crystallization behavior reduces the uneven distribution of α-Fe crystals in the as-spun high Cu content ribbons.Consequently,the Fe82.5Si3.5B9P2C1Cu1.7 alloy achieves superior SMPs through nanocrystallization,including high Bs(~1.82 T),low Hc(10,000@1 kHz)across wide TA and tA ranges.Compared to low-temperature long-time and lowtemperature short-time heat treatments,high-temperature short-time heat treatment results in better SMPs.This is because it intensifies the competition between the fast nucleation/growth of newα-Fe crystals and the slower growth of pre-existing crystals.These findings deepen the understanding of crystallization processes in gradient inhomogeneous materials and guide the optimization of annealing processes for improved performance in Fe-based NAs.展开更多
Fe-based nanocrystalline powders are ideal soft magnetic materials for matching the wide bandgap semiconductors.Previously developed Fe-based nanocrystalline alloys are difficult to produce high-quality precursor powd...Fe-based nanocrystalline powders are ideal soft magnetic materials for matching the wide bandgap semiconductors.Previously developed Fe-based nanocrystalline alloys are difficult to produce high-quality precursor powder by gas atomization due to their poor amorphous forming ability,and their following nanocrystallizations also require high temperatures or heating rates.In present work,we invented novel high-performance Fe-based nanocrystalline powders that can be directly manufactured by gas atomization without annealing.The as-atomized Fe73.3Si12B13Cu1.7nanocrystalline powders exhibit fine α-Fe(Si)crystals with an average size of 15.1 nm and high saturation magnetization(Ms)of 156.2 emu/g.The Fe73.3Si12B13Cu1.7soft magnetic powder cores annealed at 480℃for 60 min process high effective permeability of 35.9 and low core losses(50 mT/100 kHz)of 310.1 mW/cm3.These outstanding magnetic properties and good processability make the developed Fe73.3Si12B13Cu1.7nanocrystalline powders highly promising for high-performance inductors and transformers.展开更多
Nanocomposite permanent magnets with reduced rare-earth content represent a promising class of materials for next-generation high-performance applications.However,asynchronous precipitation of soft and hard magnetic p...Nanocomposite permanent magnets with reduced rare-earth content represent a promising class of materials for next-generation high-performance applications.However,asynchronous precipitation of soft and hard magnetic phases often results in grain size mismatch and limited coercivity.In this study,zirconium is utilized to modulate the eutectic reaction temperature among the soft magnetic,hard magnetic,and boron-rich phases,aligning it with the solidification point of the hard phase.This thermal alignment enables synchronous precipitation,leading to the formation of ultrafine dual-phase nanocomposites with an average grain size of approximately 20 nm and a 75.8% improvement in coercivity.Furthermore,zirconium addition induces the formation of a ferromagnetic ZrFe2 three-dimensional network that encapsulates both soft and hard magnetic grains,significantly enhancing intergranular exchange coupling and magnetization uniformity.The synergistic effects of grain refinement and phase compatibility result in the concurrent enhancement of coercivity and energy product,while substantially lowering rare-earth consumption.These findings offer a practical strategy for grain size synchronization and phase integration in multiphase nanocomposites.展开更多
Nanocrystalline Pt-γ′coatings(NC Pt-γ′)with embedded Al2O3 nanoparticles were fabricated on single-crystal superalloy through reactive magnetron sputtering to explore oxidation behavior of NC Pt-γ′at 1050...Nanocrystalline Pt-γ′coatings(NC Pt-γ′)with embedded Al2O3 nanoparticles were fabricated on single-crystal superalloy through reactive magnetron sputtering to explore oxidation behavior of NC Pt-γ′at 1050℃.Results indicate that Al2O3 scale was formed on surface of the coarse-grain structured Pt-γ′coating.However,as oxidation time is prolonged,Al content in the coating decreases,and a multi-layered oxide scale is formed on the surface.In contrast,NC Pt-γ′coating exhibits high oxidation resistance due to a large number of boundaries provided by nanocrystalline structure,which facilitates rapid diffusion of Al.In addition,nano Al2O3 particles were precipitated in the coating due to mild addition of O into the coating.The nanoparticles distributed at grain boundaries of the coating can inhibit the growth of grains at high temperature.展开更多
Mgx(Ni0.8La0.2)100-x,where x=60,70,80,exhibiting a nanocrystalline microstructure,were prepared through the crystallization of amorphous alloys.The investigation encompassed the phase constitution,grain si...Mgx(Ni0.8La0.2)100-x,where x=60,70,80,exhibiting a nanocrystalline microstructure,were prepared through the crystallization of amorphous alloys.The investigation encompassed the phase constitution,grain size,microstructural stability,and hydrogen storage properties.Crystallization kinetics,along with in-situ high-energy XRD characterization,revealed a concentrated and synchronous crystallization of Mg2Ni and RE-Mg-Ni ternary phases with the increase in La and Ni content.The attributed synchronous crystallization process was found to be a result of the close local affinity of Mg2Ni and RE-Mg-Ni ternary phases,as assessed by the thermodynamic Miedema model.Significant secondary phase pinning effect,arising from the high likelihood of well-matching phase structures between Mg2Ni,LaMg2Ni,and LaMgNi4,was validated through both the edge-to-edge matching model prediction and experimental observation.Thefine and homogeneous microstructure was shown to be a consequence of fast crystallization kinetics and the secondary phase pinning effect.Improved activation performance and cycling stability were observed,stemming from grain refinement and excellent microstructural stability.Our study provides insights into mechanism of grain refinement of nanocrystalline microstructure tailored by phase constitution and crystallization kinetics in the amorphous-crystallization route.We also demonstrate the potential of material design guided by phase equilibria and crystallographic predictions to improve nanocrystalline with excellent microstructural stability.展开更多
Longitudinal magnetic field annealing is utilized for modifying the magnetic anisotropy and enhancing the magnetic softness of Fe75Co8(B10Si3C3P1)1-x/17Cux(x=0.5,0.75,1,1.25)nanocrystalline all...Longitudinal magnetic field annealing is utilized for modifying the magnetic anisotropy and enhancing the magnetic softness of Fe75Co8(B10Si3C3P1)1-x/17Cux(x=0.5,0.75,1,1.25)nanocrystalline alloys.All of the magnetic field-annealed nanocrystalline alloys with Cu content more than 0.5 at.%exhibit significantly improved soft-magnetic properties,including high saturation magnetic flux density up to 1.87 T,effective permeability of 13,000-16,000 under the condition of 1 A/m and 1 kHz,coercivity as low as 1.6 A/m,and core loss of 0.11-0.45 W/kg under the condition of 1.0 T and 50 Hz.The application of a magnetic field promotes the nucleation and inhibits the growth of grains,leading to an increase in the number density of nanocrystals and the crystalline volume fraction,and a reduction in the grain size.The magnetic field annealing reduces the effective magneto-crystalline anisotropy energy to 2-4 J/m3,and induces longitudinal magnetic anisotropy with anisotropy energy density of 400-900 J/m3which shows dependence on the crystalline volume fraction.The field-induced magnetic anisotropy dominates over the random local magnetic anisotropies,and results in the formation of regular magnetic domains aligned longitudinally,pinning-free domain wall displacement,and thus enhanced soft-magnetic properties.展开更多
Elemental modulation and heat treatment optimization have emerged as pivotal strategies for enhancing the soft magnetic properties of alloys.We thoroughly examine the impact of microalloyed Co on the amorphous formati...Elemental modulation and heat treatment optimization have emerged as pivotal strategies for enhancing the soft magnetic properties of alloys.We thoroughly examine the impact of microalloyed Co on the amorphous formation ability,thermal stability,and soft magnetic properties of Fe80CoxSi7-xB8P4Cu1(x=0,0.5,1,1.5,2)alloys.The influence of different annealing processes on these properties is analyzed through detailed insights into the evolution of nanocrystalline microstructure and magnetic domain behavior.Our findings indicate that Co addition facilitates the nucleation and growth of the a-Fe(Si,Co)phase while broadening the thermal processing window,thereby significantly improving the alloy’s soft magnetic properties.Notably,the alloy with x=1 undergoes a pre-annealing and reheating process to yield a finer,denser,and more uniform nanocrystalline structure(average grain size D=20.29 nm,grain density Nd=1.5×1023m-3).This refinement enables the formation of broad magnetic domains characterized by 180°domain walls,culminating in exceptional soft magnetic properties,including a high magnetic flux density(Bs=1.81 T),high effective permeability(μe=18,014),and low coercivity(Hc=5.57 A m-1).Further,the pinning fields(Hp)for the x=1 alloy are notably low,ranging from15 to 20 A m-1,while the maximum effective permeability reaches 69,300.These exceptional properties are directly linked to the alloy’s minimized total free energy(E)and its highly homogeneous microstructure,which collectively suppress magnetic pinning effects.Such characteristics position the x=1 alloy as an exceptional candidate for high-sensitivity applications,particularly in sensor device systems functioning under mild magnetic fields and necessitating swift reaction.展开更多
1.Introduction Magnesium oxide(MgO)has attracted considerable attention in recent years due to its economic viability,excellent biocompatibil-ity,chemical stability,and non-toxic,odorless nature[1,2].These inherent pr...1.Introduction Magnesium oxide(MgO)has attracted considerable attention in recent years due to its economic viability,excellent biocompatibil-ity,chemical stability,and non-toxic,odorless nature[1,2].These inherent properties position it as a promising candidate for various applications.展开更多
This study investigates the effect of shock velocity(up)on damage evolution mechanisms in nanocrystalline iron via molecular dynamics simulations.As upincreases,shock wave propagation accelerates,and stress dist...This study investigates the effect of shock velocity(up)on damage evolution mechanisms in nanocrystalline iron via molecular dynamics simulations.As upincreases,shock wave propagation accelerates,and stress distribution transitions from grain boundary concentration to homogeneity.This causes a transition in fracture mode from cleavage to ductile behavior.When upexceeds 1.5 km·s-1,micro-spallation emerges as the dominant failure mode.During micro-spallation,localized melting within the material impedes the propagation of the shock wave.As upincreases,the growth rate of the void volume fraction initially rises but then decreases.Higher upleads to earlier void nucleation.At lower up,the cavitation of the model is mainly characterized by the growth and penetration of a few voids.With increasing up,the number of voids grows,and their interactions expand the delamination damage region.The spall strength demonstrates stage-specific dependence on up.In the classical spallation stage(C_Ⅰ),temperature softening reduces spall strength.In the plastic strengthening regime(C_Ⅱ),strain hardening enhances spall strength.In the micro-spallation stage(M_Ⅲ),further increases in upcause melting during tensile and compressive phases,reducing spall strength.Finally,in the compressionmelting regime(M_Ⅳ),local temperatures exceed the melting point,diminishing plastic damage and accelerating spall strength reduction.This study provides new insights into the dynamic response of nanocrystalline iron.展开更多
Bioinspired nacre-like structured high-density soft magnetic composites(SMCs)have been successfully constructed using flaky-Fe73.8Si13.5B8.7Cu1Nb3 powders in the supercooled liquid region(SCLR).These de...Bioinspired nacre-like structured high-density soft magnetic composites(SMCs)have been successfully constructed using flaky-Fe73.8Si13.5B8.7Cu1Nb3 powders in the supercooled liquid region(SCLR).These densely arranged particles with a consistent planar orientation significantly enhance the soft magnetic properties of SMCs,including high permeability and low magnetic losses.The internal structures of the composites and microstructure evolution of the flaky nanocrystalline particles during the hot-pressing process have been thoroughly studied.Moreover,systematic investigations into the effects of coatings and particle sizes on the maximum permeability and magnetic losses of the composites are conducted.The SMC prepared using the coated particles with a size of 0-100μm exhibits a high maximum perme-ability of 2170(at 1000 Hz)and low magnetic loss of 41.61 W kg-1(at 1000 Hz and 1.0 T).The losses and permeability analysis reveal that the superior performance of these soft magnetic materials is attributed to their laminated structure,insulation coating,and the reduced planar demagnetizing factor.Compared to the traditional silicon steel,this novel SMCs exhibits high magnetic permeability and reduced magnetic losses at frequencies above 1000 Hz,which possess immense application potential within high-frequency electric machines.展开更多
Ternary layered MAX phase materials have excellent corrosion and oxidation resistance.However,their applications are limited by low hardness yet poor crack resistance,due to weak M–A metallic bonding and poor crack r...Ternary layered MAX phase materials have excellent corrosion and oxidation resistance.However,their applications are limited by low hardness yet poor crack resistance,due to weak M–A metallic bonding and poor crack resistance stemming from their extremely high plastic anisotropy with ultrahigh c/a ratio(>4).In this work,we demonstrate significant improvements in both hardness and crack resistance when the grain size of MAX phases is reduced to nanoscale.Nanocrystalline Cr2AlC MAX coatings with grain size ranging from 0 to 100 nm were successfully fabricated using a controllable PVD-based twostep bottom-up strategy.Remarkable improvements are achieved in both hardness and toughness,with hardness(15.5 GPa)ecord-high strength(8.53 GPa)and toughness/plasticity peaking at a grain size of 15.8 nm near the critical value.Such unusual hardening-toughening effect at nanoscale stems from homogeneous deformation mode transitions with synchronous Hall–Petch hardening.Transmission electron microscopic observations proved that both pyramidal and prismatic slip,which are unlikely to operate at microcrystalline regime at room temperature,are completely active at nanocrystalline regime,unlocking the key c-axial plasticity.As grain size further decreases approaching the critical value,a dynamic grain refinement-induced secondary sub-shear banding mechanism is triggered,which further extends the homogeneous deformation stage.These findings provide a simple route to fabricate advanced MAX phase corrosion-protection coatings with superior mechanical properties for extreme condition applications.展开更多
Molecular dynamics(MD)simulation is employed to investigate the deformation behavior under various loading paths and strain rates of nanocrystalline magnesium(NC Mg)with[0001]texture.Atomic-scale structural evolution ...Molecular dynamics(MD)simulation is employed to investigate the deformation behavior under various loading paths and strain rates of nanocrystalline magnesium(NC Mg)with[0001]texture.Atomic-scale structural evolution of NC Mg was performed under uniaxial and biaxial loadings.In tension process,compression twins and basal slip dominate,while the compression process is dominated by tension twins.The activation mechanism of twinning is highly sensitive to the loading path and grain orientation.Meanwhile,the effect of strain rate on the structural evolution of NC Mg was investigated.It is found that the effect of strain rate on the plastic deformation of NC Mg is reflected through the plasticity delays and the way to release the stress.As the strain rate decreases,the plastic deformation mechanism gradually changes from intragranular to grain boundary.Some significant potential deformation mechanisms in the loading process were studied.It is observed that{1121}twins nucleated inside the grains,and the thickening process is completed by basal〈a〉slip of the twin boundary.The strain compatibility between twins is automatically optimized with loading.Moreover,the detwinning mechanism caused by the interaction between twins and basal stacking faults is clarified.展开更多
The dynamic mechanical response and deformation mechanism of magnesium-yttrium alloy at high strain rate were investigated using split-Hopkinson pressure bar(SHPB)impact,and the microstructure evolution and crack form...The dynamic mechanical response and deformation mechanism of magnesium-yttrium alloy at high strain rate were investigated using split-Hopkinson pressure bar(SHPB)impact,and the microstructure evolution and crack formation mechanism were revealed.The yield strength and work hardening rate increase significantly with increasing impact strain rate.Deformation twinning and non-basal dislocation slip are the primary deformation mechanisms during testing.Contrary to crack initiation mechanism facilitated by adiabatic shear bands,we find that high-density co-axial nanocrystalline grains form near cracks,which leads to local softening and promotes crack initiation and rapid propagation.Most grains have similarorientations,with unique misorientation of 24°,32°,62°,78°and 90°between adjacent grains,suggesting that these grains are primarily formed by interface transformation,which exhibits distinct differences from recrystallized grains.Our results shed light upon the dynamic mechanical response and crack formation mechanism in magnesium alloys under impact deformation.展开更多
The prevalence of wide-bandgap semiconductors urges the development of advanced soft magnetic materials for high-frequency applications.While soft magnetic alloys are limited by resonances at elevated frequencies,the ...The prevalence of wide-bandgap semiconductors urges the development of advanced soft magnetic materials for high-frequency applications.While soft magnetic alloys are limited by resonances at elevated frequencies,the incorporation of planar anisotropy serves as an effective strategy to overcome this dilemma and extend their potential for high-frequency applications.Herein,nanocrystalline Y2Co14B alloys have been designed with tuned magnetocrystalline and shape bi-anisotropy via melt spinning and magnetic field-assisted annealing.With the application of zero,transverse,rotational and longitudinal magnetic fields(denoted as ZFA,TFA,RFA and LFA),the effects of field direction and annealing time on microstructural and performance evolution have been investigated.Compared with ZFA,magnetic field-assisted annealing not only promotes the growth of nanograins but also alters the coincidence degree between intrinsic easy-plane(IEP)and artificial easy-plane(AEP)structures.While the random distribution of IEP structure is achieved for the RFA due to the formation of non-orientated nanograins,directional magnetic field-assisted annealing contributes to preferentially orientated(006)nanograins,especially for the LFA,resulting in optimal coincidence between the magnetocrystalline anisotropy and shape anisotropy.Such enhancement facilitates the transformation of magnetic domain structures into in-plane configurations with strip-like features.Consequently,a large ratio between the out-of-plane and in-plane anisotropy(Hout/Hin)and improved softness of the alloy can be achieved,providing valuable references for future fabrication of rare-earth(R)transition-metal(T)alloys with superior easy-plane characteristics.展开更多
In order to gain a deeper understanding of the effect of pulsed current on the mechanical properties and size effect of nanocrystalline Ni foils,nanocrystalline Ni foils with different grain thickness-to-grain size ra...In order to gain a deeper understanding of the effect of pulsed current on the mechanical properties and size effect of nanocrystalline Ni foils,nanocrystalline Ni foils with different grain thickness-to-grain size ratios(λ)were prepared using pulsed electrodeposition in this paper and unidirectional tensile experiments were carried out at room temperature with different currents and their applied directions.The experimental results show that the nanocrystalline Ni foil produces an obvious electroplasticity effect after applying the current field,and when 300<λ<1100,the current weakens the size effect of nanocrystalline Ni foils to a certain extent,and the angle between the current direction and the deformation direction also affects the mechanical response of nanocrystalline Ni foils,and when the angle between the current direction and the deformation direction is 0°,electroplasticity effect is the best,and the current has the most significant effect of abating the size effect of the material.The mechanism of unidirectional tensile deformation of nanocrystalline Ni foils under the effect of pulsed current was analyzed using TEM and TKD.It was found that the applied pulse current increased the activity of the nanocrystalline boundaries,promoted the movement of dislocations,and reduced the tendency of dislocation entanglement.The higher the peak current density and the smaller the angle between the direction of the current and the direction of deformation,the smaller the grain boundary orientation difference,the more dispersed the grain orientation,and the lower the density of geometrically necessary dislocations(GND)in the deformed nanocrystalline foil,the more significant the effect on material plasticity improvement.展开更多
The effects of deep cryogenic-cycling treatment(DCT)on the mechanical properties,soft magnetic properties,and atomic scale structure of the Fe73.5Si13.5B9Nb3Cu1amorphous nanocrystalline alloy were inves...The effects of deep cryogenic-cycling treatment(DCT)on the mechanical properties,soft magnetic properties,and atomic scale structure of the Fe73.5Si13.5B9Nb3Cu1amorphous nanocrystalline alloy were investigated.The DCT samples were obtained by subjecting the as-annealed samples to a thermal cycling process between the temperature of the supercooled liquid zone and the temperature of liquid nitrogen.Through flat plate bending testing,hardness measurements,and nanoindentation experiment,it is found that the bending toughness of the DCT samples is improved and the soft magnetic properties are also slightly enhanced.These are attributed to the rejuvenation behavior of the DCT samples,which demonstrate a higher enthalpy of relaxation.Therefore,DCT is an effective method to enhance the bending toughness of Fe-based amorphous nanocrystalline alloys without degrading the soft magnetic properties.展开更多
Nanocrystalline(NC)metals and alloys are prone to mechanical and thermal instability under force and thermal fields due to their high Gibbs free energy,which limits their industrial applications.In this work,by employ...Nanocrystalline(NC)metals and alloys are prone to mechanical and thermal instability under force and thermal fields due to their high Gibbs free energy,which limits their industrial applications.In this work,by employing rotary swaging(RS),bulk NC Cu–15 at.%Al alloys with both high strength and high thermal stability were prepared.Quasi-static tensile test results show that the yield strength is 1016 MPa.Moreover,the grain growth temperature was retarded up to 0.4 Tm,higher than the literature values.Microstructural characterizations revealed that after RS deformation,coarse-grained Cu–Al was refined into fibrous NC grains with a diameter of 45 nm and a length of 190 nm,and the contents of high-angle grain boundaries(GBs),low-angle GBs,and twin boundaries are 17%,45%,and 38%,respectively.Moreover,there is a significant multiscale chemical fluctuation within the grains,at the GBs,and between the grains through extreme defect accumulation.The atomistic simulation suggests that the segregation behavior of Al solute is essentially driven by the atomic size and local stress state.Besides,Al segregation greatly reduces the grain boundary energy,which further improves the thermal stability of the material.The main strengthening mechanism is Hall–Petch strengthening and the strengthening brought by the chemical fluctuations.Our work provides ideas for designing strong and thermally stable bulk NC alloys.展开更多
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant no.52305405,52425504)the Natural Science Foundation Research Program of Shanxi Province(Grant no.202203021222121)the Major Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(U22A20188).
摘要Interface transition zone and the interface influence zone are critical factors in determining the interfacial bonding strength and ductility of heterogeneous metallic laminates.In this study,an innovative process—“cold spraying+pulsed current rolling”—is proposed for fabricating Mg/Al laminates,significantly enhancing both interface strength and ductility.Notably,the average interface shear strength achieved is three times that of conventional hot rolling,reaching 70.7 MPa,while the interface shear strain increases from 3.4%to 28%.The high-velocity impact of cold-sprayed aluminum particles on Mg and Al substrates forms a three-dimensional interface,effectively expanding the interfacial bonding area and refining the interfacial microstructure.The fine-grained coating structure produced by cold spraying acts as a primer,facilitating the formation of a nanocrystalline interface during pulsed current assisted rolling.The interface comprises an ultrafine nanocrystalline Al coating with grain sizes around 30 nm andβ-phase nanotwins approximately 300 nm in scale,significantly enhancing the interfacial bonding strength.Together with the Mg and Al substrates,the nanocrystalline transition layer forms a layered gradient transitional structure that evolves into a 50-μm-wide interface-affected zone during deformation.This unique feature promotes strain delocalization,effectively mitigates strain concentration at the interface,and improves its fracture toughness.Additionally,the nanocrystalline interface increases the grain boundary area,promoting atomic diffusion and strengthening metallurgical bonding both between the coating and the substrate and within the coating itself.The“cold spraying+pulsed current rolling”process offers a straightforward approach to fabricating laminated nanostructured transition layers,demonstrating great potential in the interfacial design of heterogeneous materials.
基金the support received from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52202213)the Shandong Province Youth Fund(Nos.ZR2024QE439,ZR2024QE532)+2 种基金the Scientific Research Fund of Dezhou University(No.30103540)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023M730905)the Science Research Project of the Hebei Education Department(No.QN2024031)。
摘要A cost-effective Fe-P-C nanocrystalline alloy(Fe85P_9C_6)was developed via melt-spinning by eliminating expensive alloying elements and post-annealing steps.The microstructure consists of an amorphous matrix with uniformly dispersed nanocrystalline clusters,featuring an average size of approximately 5 nm.This dual-phase structure remains thermally stable up to 569 K and results in excellent magnetic and mechanical performance,including a high saturation magnetic induction of 1.69 T,Vickers hardness of 621 HV,and outstanding bending ductility.Crystallization proceeds via the transformation of a metastable fcc-(Fe,P,C)phase intoα-Fe,Fe3C,and Fe3P,driven by internal stress arising from atomic size mismatch.Continuous heating and cooling transformation diagrams further reveal that this process can be precisely controlled to optimize phase evolution.The high Fe content and stress-relaxed nanocrystalline clusters contribute to enhanced in-plane magnetic anisotropy and rapid domain response.This simplified,annealing-free approach not only reduces material and processing costs but also provides a viable pathway for scalable fabrication of next-generation soft magnetic alloys with superior performance and manufacturability.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants Nos.12325202,12172005,and 12302077).
摘要We propose a new mechanistic framework to unveil the fundamental mechanisms governing multi-cycle plastic strain recovery in nanocrystalline metals.The model uniquely integrates crystal plasticity in nanograins with grain boundary(GB)chemo-mechanics,explicitly resolving atomic flux driven by chemical potential gradients under evolving stress and free volume distributions.Applied to nanocrystalline copper films,our simulations capture transient(10-7 s-1)and steady-state(10-8 s-1)strain recovery rates spanning hours to days,achieving quantitative agreement with experimental kinetics across six orders of time scale.Three key advances emerge:(1)GB-mediated atomic diffusion dominates recovery(contributing>75%of total strain reversal),while dislocation back-stress in nanograins plays a secondary role;(2)recovery cycles induce microstructural evolution through stress-driven free volume redistribution,generating chaotic GB stress states and localized plasticity accumulation at triple junctions;(3)macroscopic strain recovery masks progressive microplasticity in GB networks,revealing a fatigue precursor mechanism inaccessible to conventional models.This work establishes the first predictive link between atomic-scale GB dynamics and macroscopic time-dependent recovery,providing a transformative tool for designing fatigue-resistant nanocrystalline alloys through GB engineering.
基金financially supported by the Central Guidance for Local Technology Development Fund(Grant No.ZYYD2025ZY07)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52261033)+2 种基金Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research,China(Grant No.2024B1515120012)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2021YFB3800504)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52192602)。
摘要The pre-existingα-Fe crystals have important effects on the precipitation and growth of nanocrystals and finally determine the comprehensive soft magnetic properties(SMPs)of the nanocrystalline alloys(NAs).In this work,a high content of Cu elements has been added to Nanomet-type alloys to enhance the gradient heterogeneity in order to well control the nanocrystalline process of amorphous alloys.Crystallization kinetics reveal that α-Fe crystals in the free-side layer exhibit higher nucleation and growth activation energies,leading to a slower crystallization rate than in the wheel-side layer.This inhomogeneous crystallization behavior reduces the uneven distribution of α-Fe crystals in the as-spun high Cu content ribbons.Consequently,the Fe82.5Si3.5B9P2C1Cu1.7 alloy achieves superior SMPs through nanocrystallization,including high Bs(~1.82 T),low Hc(10,000@1 kHz)across wide TA and tA ranges.Compared to low-temperature long-time and lowtemperature short-time heat treatments,high-temperature short-time heat treatment results in better SMPs.This is because it intensifies the competition between the fast nucleation/growth of newα-Fe crystals and the slower growth of pre-existing crystals.These findings deepen the understanding of crystallization processes in gradient inhomogeneous materials and guide the optimization of annealing processes for improved performance in Fe-based NAs.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2023YFB3809200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52101239)+2 种基金the Ningbo Natural Science Foundation(No.2024J005)the Project of Leading Youth Talents for S&T Innovation in Ningbo(No.2024QL011)the"Pioneer"R&D Program of Zhejiang Province(No.2023C01075).
摘要Fe-based nanocrystalline powders are ideal soft magnetic materials for matching the wide bandgap semiconductors.Previously developed Fe-based nanocrystalline alloys are difficult to produce high-quality precursor powder by gas atomization due to their poor amorphous forming ability,and their following nanocrystallizations also require high temperatures or heating rates.In present work,we invented novel high-performance Fe-based nanocrystalline powders that can be directly manufactured by gas atomization without annealing.The as-atomized Fe73.3Si12B13Cu1.7nanocrystalline powders exhibit fine α-Fe(Si)crystals with an average size of 15.1 nm and high saturation magnetization(Ms)of 156.2 emu/g.The Fe73.3Si12B13Cu1.7soft magnetic powder cores annealed at 480℃for 60 min process high effective permeability of 35.9 and low core losses(50 mT/100 kHz)of 310.1 mW/cm3.These outstanding magnetic properties and good processability make the developed Fe73.3Si12B13Cu1.7nanocrystalline powders highly promising for high-performance inductors and transformers.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U21A2053)the Fifth Batch of Major Scientific and Technological Research Projects in the Panxi Experimental Zone of Sichuan Province(Grant No.2020SCUNG201)。
摘要Nanocomposite permanent magnets with reduced rare-earth content represent a promising class of materials for next-generation high-performance applications.However,asynchronous precipitation of soft and hard magnetic phases often results in grain size mismatch and limited coercivity.In this study,zirconium is utilized to modulate the eutectic reaction temperature among the soft magnetic,hard magnetic,and boron-rich phases,aligning it with the solidification point of the hard phase.This thermal alignment enables synchronous precipitation,leading to the formation of ultrafine dual-phase nanocomposites with an average grain size of approximately 20 nm and a 75.8% improvement in coercivity.Furthermore,zirconium addition induces the formation of a ferromagnetic ZrFe2 three-dimensional network that encapsulates both soft and hard magnetic grains,significantly enhancing intergranular exchange coupling and magnetization uniformity.The synergistic effects of grain refinement and phase compatibility result in the concurrent enhancement of coercivity and energy product,while substantially lowering rare-earth consumption.These findings offer a practical strategy for grain size synchronization and phase integration in multiphase nanocomposites.
基金financially supported by the National Key&R and D Program(2023YFB3408200)National Natural Science Foundation of China(52471077,52201076 and 52373236)+3 种基金Guangdong Provincial Key R&D Program(2023B0909020002)Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangzhou(202007020008 and 202201010206)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2021A1515111065 and 2022A1515010934)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(11623216 and 21624409)。
摘要Nanocrystalline Pt-γ′coatings(NC Pt-γ′)with embedded Al2O3 nanoparticles were fabricated on single-crystal superalloy through reactive magnetron sputtering to explore oxidation behavior of NC Pt-γ′at 1050℃.Results indicate that Al2O3 scale was formed on surface of the coarse-grain structured Pt-γ′coating.However,as oxidation time is prolonged,Al content in the coating decreases,and a multi-layered oxide scale is formed on the surface.In contrast,NC Pt-γ′coating exhibits high oxidation resistance due to a large number of boundaries provided by nanocrystalline structure,which facilitates rapid diffusion of Al.In addition,nano Al2O3 particles were precipitated in the coating due to mild addition of O into the coating.The nanoparticles distributed at grain boundaries of the coating can inhibit the growth of grains at high temperature.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(51761034,51961032,51962028 and 52261041)Innovation Foundation of Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology(2019YQL03)+2 种基金Major Science and Technology Project of Inner Mongolia(2021ZD0029)Program for Young Talents of Science and Technology in Universities of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(NJYT23005,NJYT23007)Program for Innovative Research Team in Universities of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(NMGIRT2401).
摘要Mgx(Ni0.8La0.2)100-x,where x=60,70,80,exhibiting a nanocrystalline microstructure,were prepared through the crystallization of amorphous alloys.The investigation encompassed the phase constitution,grain size,microstructural stability,and hydrogen storage properties.Crystallization kinetics,along with in-situ high-energy XRD characterization,revealed a concentrated and synchronous crystallization of Mg2Ni and RE-Mg-Ni ternary phases with the increase in La and Ni content.The attributed synchronous crystallization process was found to be a result of the close local affinity of Mg2Ni and RE-Mg-Ni ternary phases,as assessed by the thermodynamic Miedema model.Significant secondary phase pinning effect,arising from the high likelihood of well-matching phase structures between Mg2Ni,LaMg2Ni,and LaMgNi4,was validated through both the edge-to-edge matching model prediction and experimental observation.Thefine and homogeneous microstructure was shown to be a consequence of fast crystallization kinetics and the secondary phase pinning effect.Improved activation performance and cycling stability were observed,stemming from grain refinement and excellent microstructural stability.Our study provides insights into mechanism of grain refinement of nanocrystalline microstructure tailored by phase constitution and crystallization kinetics in the amorphous-crystallization route.We also demonstrate the potential of material design guided by phase equilibria and crystallographic predictions to improve nanocrystalline with excellent microstructural stability.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFB3804100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52231005)+1 种基金the Jiangsu Provincial Key R&D Program(No.BE2021088)the Start-up Research Fund of Southeast University(No.RF1028623113).
摘要Longitudinal magnetic field annealing is utilized for modifying the magnetic anisotropy and enhancing the magnetic softness of Fe75Co8(B10Si3C3P1)1-x/17Cux(x=0.5,0.75,1,1.25)nanocrystalline alloys.All of the magnetic field-annealed nanocrystalline alloys with Cu content more than 0.5 at.%exhibit significantly improved soft-magnetic properties,including high saturation magnetic flux density up to 1.87 T,effective permeability of 13,000-16,000 under the condition of 1 A/m and 1 kHz,coercivity as low as 1.6 A/m,and core loss of 0.11-0.45 W/kg under the condition of 1.0 T and 50 Hz.The application of a magnetic field promotes the nucleation and inhibits the growth of grains,leading to an increase in the number density of nanocrystals and the crystalline volume fraction,and a reduction in the grain size.The magnetic field annealing reduces the effective magneto-crystalline anisotropy energy to 2-4 J/m3,and induces longitudinal magnetic anisotropy with anisotropy energy density of 400-900 J/m3which shows dependence on the crystalline volume fraction.The field-induced magnetic anisotropy dominates over the random local magnetic anisotropies,and results in the formation of regular magnetic domains aligned longitudinally,pinning-free domain wall displacement,and thus enhanced soft-magnetic properties.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52275567 and 52401242)Shanxi province key research and development program(No.202102050201006)+3 种基金the Funds for Local Scientific and Technological Development guided by the Central Government(No.YDZJSX2022A054)the Special Fund for Science and Technology Innovation Teams of Shanxi Province(No.202304051001036)Shanxi Province Basic Research Project(No.202403021221147)the Graduate Education Innovation Program Project of Taiyuan University of Science and Technology(No.BY2023001)
摘要Elemental modulation and heat treatment optimization have emerged as pivotal strategies for enhancing the soft magnetic properties of alloys.We thoroughly examine the impact of microalloyed Co on the amorphous formation ability,thermal stability,and soft magnetic properties of Fe80CoxSi7-xB8P4Cu1(x=0,0.5,1,1.5,2)alloys.The influence of different annealing processes on these properties is analyzed through detailed insights into the evolution of nanocrystalline microstructure and magnetic domain behavior.Our findings indicate that Co addition facilitates the nucleation and growth of the a-Fe(Si,Co)phase while broadening the thermal processing window,thereby significantly improving the alloy’s soft magnetic properties.Notably,the alloy with x=1 undergoes a pre-annealing and reheating process to yield a finer,denser,and more uniform nanocrystalline structure(average grain size D=20.29 nm,grain density Nd=1.5×1023m-3).This refinement enables the formation of broad magnetic domains characterized by 180°domain walls,culminating in exceptional soft magnetic properties,including a high magnetic flux density(Bs=1.81 T),high effective permeability(μe=18,014),and low coercivity(Hc=5.57 A m-1).Further,the pinning fields(Hp)for the x=1 alloy are notably low,ranging from15 to 20 A m-1,while the maximum effective permeability reaches 69,300.These exceptional properties are directly linked to the alloy’s minimized total free energy(E)and its highly homogeneous microstructure,which collectively suppress magnetic pinning effects.Such characteristics position the x=1 alloy as an exceptional candidate for high-sensitivity applications,particularly in sensor device systems functioning under mild magnetic fields and necessitating swift reaction.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11475041,U21A20323)Kunlun Talent Program of Qinghai Province,Qinghai Provincial Science and Technology Project(2024-QY-203)Sci-Tech Project of Qinghai Salt Lake Industry Co.,Ltd.(E141GH01).
摘要1.Introduction Magnesium oxide(MgO)has attracted considerable attention in recent years due to its economic viability,excellent biocompatibil-ity,chemical stability,and non-toxic,odorless nature[1,2].These inherent properties position it as a promising candidate for various applications.
摘要This study investigates the effect of shock velocity(up)on damage evolution mechanisms in nanocrystalline iron via molecular dynamics simulations.As upincreases,shock wave propagation accelerates,and stress distribution transitions from grain boundary concentration to homogeneity.This causes a transition in fracture mode from cleavage to ductile behavior.When upexceeds 1.5 km·s-1,micro-spallation emerges as the dominant failure mode.During micro-spallation,localized melting within the material impedes the propagation of the shock wave.As upincreases,the growth rate of the void volume fraction initially rises but then decreases.Higher upleads to earlier void nucleation.At lower up,the cavitation of the model is mainly characterized by the growth and penetration of a few voids.With increasing up,the number of voids grows,and their interactions expand the delamination damage region.The spall strength demonstrates stage-specific dependence on up.In the classical spallation stage(C_Ⅰ),temperature softening reduces spall strength.In the plastic strengthening regime(C_Ⅱ),strain hardening enhances spall strength.In the micro-spallation stage(M_Ⅲ),further increases in upcause melting during tensile and compressive phases,reducing spall strength.Finally,in the compressionmelting regime(M_Ⅳ),local temperatures exceed the melting point,diminishing plastic damage and accelerating spall strength reduction.This study provides new insights into the dynamic response of nanocrystalline iron.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52071294)the National Key Research and Development Program(Grant No.2022YFE0109800)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(Grant No.LY20E020015).
摘要Bioinspired nacre-like structured high-density soft magnetic composites(SMCs)have been successfully constructed using flaky-Fe73.8Si13.5B8.7Cu1Nb3 powders in the supercooled liquid region(SCLR).These densely arranged particles with a consistent planar orientation significantly enhance the soft magnetic properties of SMCs,including high permeability and low magnetic losses.The internal structures of the composites and microstructure evolution of the flaky nanocrystalline particles during the hot-pressing process have been thoroughly studied.Moreover,systematic investigations into the effects of coatings and particle sizes on the maximum permeability and magnetic losses of the composites are conducted.The SMC prepared using the coated particles with a size of 0-100μm exhibits a high maximum perme-ability of 2170(at 1000 Hz)and low magnetic loss of 41.61 W kg-1(at 1000 Hz and 1.0 T).The losses and permeability analysis reveal that the superior performance of these soft magnetic materials is attributed to their laminated structure,insulation coating,and the reduced planar demagnetizing factor.Compared to the traditional silicon steel,this novel SMCs exhibits high magnetic permeability and reduced magnetic losses at frequencies above 1000 Hz,which possess immense application potential within high-frequency electric machines.
基金supported by the National Sci-ence Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of China(No.52025014)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U22A20111 and 52171090)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhe-jiang Province(No.LD24E010003).
摘要Ternary layered MAX phase materials have excellent corrosion and oxidation resistance.However,their applications are limited by low hardness yet poor crack resistance,due to weak M–A metallic bonding and poor crack resistance stemming from their extremely high plastic anisotropy with ultrahigh c/a ratio(>4).In this work,we demonstrate significant improvements in both hardness and crack resistance when the grain size of MAX phases is reduced to nanoscale.Nanocrystalline Cr2AlC MAX coatings with grain size ranging from 0 to 100 nm were successfully fabricated using a controllable PVD-based twostep bottom-up strategy.Remarkable improvements are achieved in both hardness and toughness,with hardness(15.5 GPa)ecord-high strength(8.53 GPa)and toughness/plasticity peaking at a grain size of 15.8 nm near the critical value.Such unusual hardening-toughening effect at nanoscale stems from homogeneous deformation mode transitions with synchronous Hall–Petch hardening.Transmission electron microscopic observations proved that both pyramidal and prismatic slip,which are unlikely to operate at microcrystalline regime at room temperature,are completely active at nanocrystalline regime,unlocking the key c-axial plasticity.As grain size further decreases approaching the critical value,a dynamic grain refinement-induced secondary sub-shear banding mechanism is triggered,which further extends the homogeneous deformation stage.These findings provide a simple route to fabricate advanced MAX phase corrosion-protection coatings with superior mechanical properties for extreme condition applications.
基金supports from the projects by the NSFC[51771166]the Hebei Natural Science Foundation[E2019203452,E2021203011]+3 种基金the key project of department of education of Hebei province[ZD2021107]project of the central government guiding local science and technology development[216Z1001G]Cultivation Project for Basic Research and Innovation of Yanshan University[2021LGZD002]project of State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die&Mould Technology[P2023-004]are gratefully acknowledged.
摘要Molecular dynamics(MD)simulation is employed to investigate the deformation behavior under various loading paths and strain rates of nanocrystalline magnesium(NC Mg)with[0001]texture.Atomic-scale structural evolution of NC Mg was performed under uniaxial and biaxial loadings.In tension process,compression twins and basal slip dominate,while the compression process is dominated by tension twins.The activation mechanism of twinning is highly sensitive to the loading path and grain orientation.Meanwhile,the effect of strain rate on the structural evolution of NC Mg was investigated.It is found that the effect of strain rate on the plastic deformation of NC Mg is reflected through the plasticity delays and the way to release the stress.As the strain rate decreases,the plastic deformation mechanism gradually changes from intragranular to grain boundary.Some significant potential deformation mechanisms in the loading process were studied.It is observed that{1121}twins nucleated inside the grains,and the thickening process is completed by basal〈a〉slip of the twin boundary.The strain compatibility between twins is automatically optimized with loading.Moreover,the detwinning mechanism caused by the interaction between twins and basal stacking faults is clarified.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52301137,51974097,52364050)the Natural Science Special Foundation of Guizhou University(No.(2023)20)+1 种基金Guizhou Province Science and Technology Project(Grant Nos.[2023]001,[2019]2163)Guiyang city Science and Technology Project(Grant No.[2023]48-16).
摘要The dynamic mechanical response and deformation mechanism of magnesium-yttrium alloy at high strain rate were investigated using split-Hopkinson pressure bar(SHPB)impact,and the microstructure evolution and crack formation mechanism were revealed.The yield strength and work hardening rate increase significantly with increasing impact strain rate.Deformation twinning and non-basal dislocation slip are the primary deformation mechanisms during testing.Contrary to crack initiation mechanism facilitated by adiabatic shear bands,we find that high-density co-axial nanocrystalline grains form near cracks,which leads to local softening and promotes crack initiation and rapid propagation.Most grains have similarorientations,with unique misorientation of 24°,32°,62°,78°and 90°between adjacent grains,suggesting that these grains are primarily formed by interface transformation,which exhibits distinct differences from recrystallized grains.Our results shed light upon the dynamic mechanical response and crack formation mechanism in magnesium alloys under impact deformation.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFB3501303)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52122106 and U23A20547)+2 种基金the"Pioneer"R&D Program of Zhejiang Province(No.2022C01230)Shanxi-Zheda Institute of Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering(No.2021SZ-FR005)the Space Application System of China Manned Space Program(No.KJZ-YY-NCL03).
摘要The prevalence of wide-bandgap semiconductors urges the development of advanced soft magnetic materials for high-frequency applications.While soft magnetic alloys are limited by resonances at elevated frequencies,the incorporation of planar anisotropy serves as an effective strategy to overcome this dilemma and extend their potential for high-frequency applications.Herein,nanocrystalline Y2Co14B alloys have been designed with tuned magnetocrystalline and shape bi-anisotropy via melt spinning and magnetic field-assisted annealing.With the application of zero,transverse,rotational and longitudinal magnetic fields(denoted as ZFA,TFA,RFA and LFA),the effects of field direction and annealing time on microstructural and performance evolution have been investigated.Compared with ZFA,magnetic field-assisted annealing not only promotes the growth of nanograins but also alters the coincidence degree between intrinsic easy-plane(IEP)and artificial easy-plane(AEP)structures.While the random distribution of IEP structure is achieved for the RFA due to the formation of non-orientated nanograins,directional magnetic field-assisted annealing contributes to preferentially orientated(006)nanograins,especially for the LFA,resulting in optimal coincidence between the magnetocrystalline anisotropy and shape anisotropy.Such enhancement facilitates the transformation of magnetic domain structures into in-plane configurations with strip-like features.Consequently,a large ratio between the out-of-plane and in-plane anisotropy(Hout/Hin)and improved softness of the alloy can be achieved,providing valuable references for future fabrication of rare-earth(R)transition-metal(T)alloys with superior easy-plane characteristics.
基金Project(51975167)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China。
摘要In order to gain a deeper understanding of the effect of pulsed current on the mechanical properties and size effect of nanocrystalline Ni foils,nanocrystalline Ni foils with different grain thickness-to-grain size ratios(λ)were prepared using pulsed electrodeposition in this paper and unidirectional tensile experiments were carried out at room temperature with different currents and their applied directions.The experimental results show that the nanocrystalline Ni foil produces an obvious electroplasticity effect after applying the current field,and when 300<λ<1100,the current weakens the size effect of nanocrystalline Ni foils to a certain extent,and the angle between the current direction and the deformation direction also affects the mechanical response of nanocrystalline Ni foils,and when the angle between the current direction and the deformation direction is 0°,electroplasticity effect is the best,and the current has the most significant effect of abating the size effect of the material.The mechanism of unidirectional tensile deformation of nanocrystalline Ni foils under the effect of pulsed current was analyzed using TEM and TKD.It was found that the applied pulse current increased the activity of the nanocrystalline boundaries,promoted the movement of dislocations,and reduced the tendency of dislocation entanglement.The higher the peak current density and the smaller the angle between the direction of the current and the direction of deformation,the smaller the grain boundary orientation difference,the more dispersed the grain orientation,and the lower the density of geometrically necessary dislocations(GND)in the deformed nanocrystalline foil,the more significant the effect on material plasticity improvement.
基金supported by Liaoning Joint Fund of NSFC(No.U1908219)。
摘要The effects of deep cryogenic-cycling treatment(DCT)on the mechanical properties,soft magnetic properties,and atomic scale structure of the Fe73.5Si13.5B9Nb3Cu1amorphous nanocrystalline alloy were investigated.The DCT samples were obtained by subjecting the as-annealed samples to a thermal cycling process between the temperature of the supercooled liquid zone and the temperature of liquid nitrogen.Through flat plate bending testing,hardness measurements,and nanoindentation experiment,it is found that the bending toughness of the DCT samples is improved and the soft magnetic properties are also slightly enhanced.These are attributed to the rejuvenation behavior of the DCT samples,which demonstrate a higher enthalpy of relaxation.Therefore,DCT is an effective method to enhance the bending toughness of Fe-based amorphous nanocrystalline alloys without degrading the soft magnetic properties.
基金financial supports from National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFA1200203)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51971112,51225102,and 52171119)+3 种基金Jiangsu Province Leading Edge Technology Basic Research Major Project(No.BK20222014)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2023201001)Jiangsu Funding Program for Excellent Postdoctoral Talent(No.2023ZB091)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023M741699)。
摘要Nanocrystalline(NC)metals and alloys are prone to mechanical and thermal instability under force and thermal fields due to their high Gibbs free energy,which limits their industrial applications.In this work,by employing rotary swaging(RS),bulk NC Cu–15 at.%Al alloys with both high strength and high thermal stability were prepared.Quasi-static tensile test results show that the yield strength is 1016 MPa.Moreover,the grain growth temperature was retarded up to 0.4 Tm,higher than the literature values.Microstructural characterizations revealed that after RS deformation,coarse-grained Cu–Al was refined into fibrous NC grains with a diameter of 45 nm and a length of 190 nm,and the contents of high-angle grain boundaries(GBs),low-angle GBs,and twin boundaries are 17%,45%,and 38%,respectively.Moreover,there is a significant multiscale chemical fluctuation within the grains,at the GBs,and between the grains through extreme defect accumulation.The atomistic simulation suggests that the segregation behavior of Al solute is essentially driven by the atomic size and local stress state.Besides,Al segregation greatly reduces the grain boundary energy,which further improves the thermal stability of the material.The main strengthening mechanism is Hall–Petch strengthening and the strengthening brought by the chemical fluctuations.Our work provides ideas for designing strong and thermally stable bulk NC alloys.