As shown in the preceding chapter, simple binary eutectic Ni-Hf and Ni-Zr braze alloys can be used to successfully join In738 Ni-base superalloy. The joint gap must, however, be narrow (less than 0.15 mm in width) to allow capillary action to draw the filler metal into the joint. Such narrow joint gaps are usually only found in the manufacturing industry. In the repair industry, especially in I...

In this study, the microstructure, mechanical properties, corrosion behaviors, and in vitro biocompatibility of Zr-Mo alloys as a function of Mo content after solution treatment were systemically investigated to assess their potential use in biomedical application. The experimental results indicated that Zr-1Mo alloy mainly consisted of an acicular structure of α' phase, while ω phase formed in...

Both Ti-6Al-4V and 316L stainless steels are widely used as engineering alloys. Fusion welding of these two alloys is not easily possible due to their incomplete solubility in each other. Brazing is one of the best choices for joining dissimilar alloys. In this study, wettability experiments were done at 940 and 970 ºC for 5, 15 and 30 min. Also, joining of these two alloys was carried out at 9...

A low magnetic Zr-1Mo alloy was fabricated by a powder bed fusion (PBF) process using a fiber laser. The microstructure, surface morphology, and pore distribution of the as-built Zr-1Mo alloy were observed. Its magnetic susceptibility and Vickers hardness were evaluated by magnetic susceptibility balance and a microindentation tester, respectively. The as-built Zr-1Mo alloy mainly consisted of ...

The interaction between active element Zr and W damages the W fibers and the interface and decreases the mechanical properties, especially the tensile strength of the W fibers reinforced Zr-based bulk metallic glass composites (BMGCs). From the viewpoint of atomic interaction, the W-Zr interaction can be restrained by adding minor elements that have stronger interaction with W into the alloy. T...

Zirconium (Zr) is an important alloying element to Mg-Zn-based alloy system. In this paper, we report the formation of the β-type precipitates on the nanoscale Zr-rich particles in a Mg-6Zn-0.5Cu-0.6Zr alloy during ageing at 180°C. Scanning transmission electron microscopy examinations revealed that the nanoscale Zr-rich [0001]α rods/laths are dominant in the Zr-rich core regions of the as-quen...

The effects of Zr additive on the microstructure, mechanical properties, and fracture behavior of Al-Si alloy were systematically investigated. The additive of Zr obviously reduced the size of Si particles and changed its morphology. Grain size refinement was promoted by the reaction between Al and Zr forming Al3Zr and ZrSi2 compounds. Compared to a Zr-free alloy, the additive enhanced the tens...

The effects of adding 0.02 or 0.06 at.% Si to Al–0.06Sc–0.06Zr (at.%) are studied to determine the impact of Si on accelerating Al3(Sc,Zr) precipitation kinetics in dilute Al–Sc-based alloys. Precipitation in the 0.06 at.% Si alloy, measured by microhardness and atom-probe tomography (APT), is accelerated for aging times <4 h at 275 and 300 C, compared with the 0.02 at.% Si alloy. Experimental ...

The microstructure and electrochemical properties variation of alloy Zr(MnVNi)2 after Ti substitution for Zr was investigated. The microstructures of Zr1ÿxTix (MnVNi)2 (x = 0, 0.5) alloys were determined with X-ray di€raction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high resolution electron microscopy (HREM) and energy dispersive spectrum (EDS) analysis. The systematic structural analysis...

The electrochemical capacity, hydrogen absorbed/desorbed activation properties of alloy Zr(Mn0.1V0.3Ni0.6)2 were improved after Ti substitution for the Zr. The microstructure of Zr12xTixsMn0.1V0.3Ni0.6d2 sx ­ 0, 0.5d alloys was analyzed by x-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and energy dispersive spectrum (EDS) analysis. A systematic structural analysis shows that t...