研究目的
Investigating the non-equilibrium phase evolution and strengthening mechanisms in an as-built LPBF-processed AlSi10Mg alloy.
研究成果
The study unveiled the complex, non-equilibrium phase evolution in an as-built LPBF-processed AlSi10Mg alloy, identifying novel nano-precipitates with non-equilibrium crystal structures and morphologies. The findings significantly advance the understanding of strengthening behavior in such alloys, linking microstructural refinement to local hardness variations.
研究不足
The study focuses on the as-built state of LPBF-processed AlSi10Mg alloy, and the effects of post-processing treatments are not considered. The analysis of thermal cycles during the LPBF process to separate the microstructural manifestation of solidification and subsequent thermal cycles is suggested for future studies.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
Advanced electron microscopy and analytical simulation of rapid solidification phenomenon were employed to characterize and analyze the non-equilibrium phase evolution during LPBF of AlSi10Mg alloy.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
An AlSi10Mg powder starting stock was used to print a rectilinear sample on a support structure in an Ar atmosphere using a Renishaw AM400 equipped with a Y fiber laser.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Equipment included a FEG-SEM (FEI Nova NanoSEM 400), a NanoTest Vantage system for nano-hardness measurements, and a fully digital 200 kV FEI Tecnai Osiris (S/TEM) for comprehensive microstructural, crystal structure/orientation, and chemical composition analysis.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Samples were prepared for metallographic analysis, ground, polished, and ion-milled before SEM and TEM experiments. Nano-hardness measurements were performed across a solidified melt pool.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
EDX chemical composition maps, HRTEM imaging, and micro-diffraction patterns were analyzed to identify nano-precipitates and eutectic phases. Image analysis software was used for quantitative analysis of eutectic lamella spacing and volume fraction.
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