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Effect of cerium on structure modifications of a hybrid sol–gel coating, its mechanical properties and anti-corrosion behavior
An organic–inorganic hybrid coating was developed to improve the corrosion resistance of the aluminum alloy AA 2024-T3. Organic and inorganic coatings derived from glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane (GPTMS) and aluminum tri-sec-butoxide Al(OsBu)3, with different cerium contents, were deposited onto aluminum by dip-coating process. Corrosion resistance and mechanical properties were investigated by electrochemical impedance measurements and nano-indentation respectively. An optimal cerium concentration of 0.01 M was evidenced. To correlate and explain the hybrid coating performances in relation to the cerium content, NMR experiments were performed. It has been shown that when the cerium concentration in the hybrid is higher than 0.01 M there are important modifications in the hybrid structure that account for the mechanical properties and anti-corrosion behavior of the sol–gel coating
Experimental and numerical study of AA5086-H111 aluminum plates subjected to impact
An experimental and numerical study of medium-velocity impact (within the range of 120 m/s) has been conducted on thin AA5086-H111 aluminum square plates. Targets with different thicknesses (between 2.5 and 4 mm), stratifications and aluminum alloys have been normally impacted by projectiles with 30 mm diameter and 127 g weight. Experimental results show that a compromise is to be found between the alloy strength and ductility, taking into account the impact velocity and energy. Ductile aluminum like AA5086-H111 grade subjected to medium-velocity impacts, showed the best perforation resistance.
A finite element analysis was carried out using the ABAQUS finite element code. Slightly modified versions of the JohnsoneCook models of flow stress and fracture strain were applied. A good correlation between experimental and numerical results was found. The effect of strain rate appears to be predominant in the rupture initiation for the aluminum under consideration. Stratification seems to be advantageous compared to monolithic solutions. However, there are limitations to this tendency
Corrosion of cast aluminum alloys: a review
Research on corrosion resistance of cast aluminum alloys is reviewed in this article. The effect of the main microstructural features of cast aluminum alloys such as secondary dendrite arm spacing (SDAS), eutectic silicon morphology, grain size, macrosegregation, microsegregation, and intermetallic compounds is discussed. Moreover, the corrosion resistance of cast aluminum alloys obtained by modern manufacturing processes such as semi-solid and additive manufacturing are analyzed. Finally, the protective effects provided by different coatings on the aluminum cast alloys?such as anodized, plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO), and laser?is reviewed. Some conclusions and future guidelines for future works are proposed
Relationship between Fatigue Properties and Surface Treatment of Aluminum Alloy
Corrosion has posed a significant challenge within the maritime sector for numerous
years. In the 21st century, bolstering the corrosion resistance of alloys, particularly
aluminum alloys, has become paramount. Aluminum alloys find widespread use in
propulsion systems, boat hulls, and cargo vessels. However, their response to varying
water and atmospheric conditions can differ [1]. Different techniques, such as Surface
Acid Anodization (SAA) and Chromic Acid Anodization (CAA), are employed to
enhance alloy corrosion resistance. Nonetheless, research indicates that anodization
can lead to a reduction in fatigue strength of up to 30%.
This master’s thesis seeks to examine the effectiveness of three distinct aluminum
alloys, each produced through different manufacturing methods, using fatigue testing
before and after anodization. The aluminum variants under scrutiny include
EN AC-43100 aluminum cast in a permanent mold, AC-43400 produced via highpressure
die-casting, and 6014 sheet metal. The testing employed dog bone samples
with a servo fatigue test rig, utilizing the staircase fatigue method. The study also
delved into crack formation and microstructural characteristics of cross-sections to
investigate failure modes. The results of this investigation aim to lay the groundwork
for enhancing fatigue resistance in marine applications of aluminum alloys
while minimizing the potential loss of mechanical properties
Оптимизация процессов легирования алюминия с помощью ионно-электронно-плазменного метода
Modification of titanium (film) / aluminum (substrate) and silumin 25 wt.% (film)/aluminum systems are produced on the "SOLO" high-intensity pulsed electron beam at different modes of treatment. It leads to the formation of nanostructures. The hardness increased in 3 times and wear resistance in 7,5 times
Correlation between thermal properties and aluminum fractions in CrAlN layers deposited by PVD technique
The CrAlN coatings are a good alternative to conventional CrN coatings especially for high temperature oxidation-resistance applications. Different CrAlN coatings were deposited on silicon (100) by PVD (Physical vapor deposition) technique from two targets (chromium and aluminum) in a reactive nitrogen atmosphere at aluminum applied negative voltage ( 300, 500, 700 and 900 V). The composition, structural, mechanical and thermal properties of the as-deposited coatings were systematically characterized by energy dispersive analysis of X-rays, X-ray diffraction, nanoindentation, and the ‘‘Mirage effect’’ experiments. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) data show that in general CrAlN coatings were crystallized in the cubic NaCl B1 structure, with the (1 1 1) and (2 0 0) diffraction peaks observed. Two-dimensional surface morphologies of CrAlN coatings were investigated by atomic force microscope (AFM). The results show that with increasing aluminum proportion the coatings became more compact and denser and their increased correspondingly, showing a maximum hardness of about 36 GPa (30 at% of Al) which is higher than that of CrN. Moreover, the results in this work demonstrate that the variation of aluminum fraction alter the resulting columnar grain morphology and porosity of the coatings. However, the thermal properties are greatly affected by these morphological alterations. The correlation between aluminum fraction in CrAlN coatings and its thermal properties revealed that the conductivity and the diffusivity are influenced primarily by size and shape distribution of the pores and secondarily by a decrease of the stitch parameter dimension
Aluminum powder metallurgy processing
In recent years, the aluminum powder industry has expanded into non-aerospace applications. However, the alumina and aluminum hydroxide in the surface oxide film on aluminum powder require high cost powder processing routes. A driving force for this research is to broaden the knowledge base about aluminum powder metallurgy to provide ideas for fabricating low cost aluminum powder components. The objective of this dissertation is to explore the hypothesis that there is a strong linkage between gas atomization processing conditions, as-atomized aluminum powder characteristics, and the consolidation methodology required to make components from aluminum powder;The hypothesis was tested with pure aluminum powders produced by commercial air atomization commercial inert gas atomization and gas atomization reaction synthesis (GARS). The commercial atomization methods are bench marks of current aluminum powder technology. The GARS process is a laboratory scale inert gas atomization facility. A benefit of using pure aluminum powders is an unambiguous interpretation of the results without considering the effects of alloy elements;A comparison of the GARS aluminum powders with the commercial aluminum powders showed the former to exhibit superior powder characteristics. The powders were compared in terms of size and shape, bulk chemistry, surface oxide chemistry and structure, and oxide film thickness. Minimum explosive concentration measurements assessed the dependence of explosibility hazard on surface area, oxide film thickness, and gas atomization processing conditions. The GARS aluminum powders were exposed to different relative humidity levels, demonstrating the effect of atmospheric conditions on post-atomization oxidation of aluminum powder. An Al-Ti-Y GARS alloy exposed in ambient air at different temperatures revealed the effect of reactive alloy elements on post-atomization powder oxidation;The pure aluminum powders were consolidated by two different routes, a conventional consolidation process for fabricating aerospace components with aluminum powder and a proposed alternative. The consolidation procedures were compared by evaluating the consolidated microstructures and the corresponding mechanical properties. A low temperature solid state sintering experiment demonstrated that tap densified GARS aluminum powders can form sintering necks between contacting powder particles, unlike the total resistance to sintering of commercial air atomization aluminum powder
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Corrosion behaviors of selective laser melted aluminum alloys: A review
Selective laser melting (SLM) is an ideal method to directly fabricate products with high geometrical complexity. With low density and good corrosion resistance, aluminum alloys are widely used as important structural materials. Microstructures and mechanical properties of SLMed aluminum alloys have been recently widely studied. Corrosion behavior as a vital concern during the service of SLMed aluminum alloy parts has also drawn many attentions. Previous studies have found that SLM-processed aluminum alloys exhibit better corrosion resistance compared to the casted and wrought counterparts for both Al-Si alloys and high strength 2xxx Al alloys, which is mainly due to the unique microstructure features of SLMed Al alloys. For Al-Si alloys, with different shapes of Si networks, the different building planes show discrepant corrosion behaviors. Owing to the rougher surface with relatively larger numbers of defects, the as-printed surface is vulnerable to corrosion than the polished. Heat treatment has a negative effect on corrosion resistance due to the breakup of Si networks. The microstructure features correlated with the corrosion behaviors were also reviewed in this paper. Some suggestions on the future study of corrosion behaviors of SLMed Al alloys were put forward.</jats:p
Electrochemical Performance of AlÕMnO2 Dry Cells: An Alternative to Lechlanche Dry Cells
Aluminum-MnO2 �Al/MnO2� dry cells of “D” size configuration are investigated as an alternative to the Lechlanche dry cell,
where aluminum is replaced for zinc as the anode, MnO2 as the cathode, and a mixture of aluminum chloride/ammonium
chloride/chromium chloride as the electrolyte. Investigations regarding the optimization of conducting material, electrolyte composition,
and electrochemical performance of the cell at different temperature and current drains �100, 200, and 400 mA� are
carried out. Internal resistance and storage life of the fabricated aluminum dry cells are also evaluated. The results suggest that
Al/MnO2 dry cells exhibit a superior performance than their Zn counterpar
Water Soluble Aluminum Paste Using Polyvinyl Alcohol for Silicon Solar Cells
Screen-printing aluminum is still dominantly used in the solar cell fabrication process. Ethyl cellulose is one of the main contents of screen-printing pastes that require dichloromethane for its cleaning process, a substance renowned for being extremely toxic and threatening to the human body. Developing environmental friendly aluminum pastes is essential in order to provide an alternative to the commercial pastes. In this work, new, nontoxic polyvinyl alcohol-based aluminum pastes are introduced. Polyvinyl alcohol was used as a soluble polymer that can be synthesized without saponification and that is also soluble in water. Three different pastes were developed using different recipes including many aluminum particle sizes varying from 3.0 to 45 μm, aluminum oxide with particle sizes between 35 and 50 μm, and acetic acid. Evaluation of the pastes was carried out by Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) image analysis, sheet resistance measurements, and fabricating silicon solar cells using each paste. Solar cells with 15.6% efficiency were fabricated by nonvacuum processing on CZ-Si p-type wafers using developed aluminum pastes on the back side
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