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Go to Editorial ManagerCo-Cr alloys are widely used in dental and medical equipment since the development of the first cast Co-Cr-Mo alloy. This is due to its high mechanical properties and high resistance to wear and corrosion. This research aims to study the effect of the fabrication method (Investment Casting and Selective Laser Melting SLM by 3D printing) and heat treatments on the mechanical and tribological properties of Co-Cr-Mo alloy. It was found that the Selective Laser Melting method in general increases the ultimate tensile strength, strain and hardness compared to the Investment Casting method. Also, solution treatment and aging reduce the strength and strain values of the SLM samples and have no obvious effect on the casting samples. The wear test shows that wear rate of casting samples is lower than that of SLM samples.
The present work investigates the effects of drinking water on the erosion- corrosion rate and Vickers hardness of (Al-Si) and (Al-Mg-Si). (Al-Si) alloy Which is well-known as casting alloy with high wear resistance, low thermal expansion coefficient, good corrosion resistance and improved hardness at a wide range of temperatures While (Al-Mg-Si) alloys have good formability, weld ability, machine ability and corrosion resistance. The alloys specimens which are used for piping and containing water and carbonated water were exposed in erosion- corrosion system in factories by using drinking water type AQUAFINA as exposure media for different exposure time (1-30)h. to measure the erosion-corrosion rate. The results show that there is small different in the rate of corrosion, moreover (Al-Mg-Si) alloy have high resistance to erosion-corrosion in drinking water due to the consisting of (Mg2Si) phase which is precipitate as fine particles due to resist dislocations movement lead to high corrosion strength and the (Al-Si) alloy have high Vickers hardness at natural aging due to the present of high ratio hardening silicon element.
The present work investigates the effects of drinking water on the erosion- corrosion rate and Vickers hardness of (Al-Si) and (Al-Mg-Si). (Al-Si) alloy Which is well-known as casting alloy with high wear resistance, low thermal expansion coefficient, good corrosion resistance and improved hardness at a wide range of temperatures While (Al-Mg-Si) alloys have good formability, weld ability, machine ability and corrosion resistance. The alloys specimens which are used for piping and containing water and carbonated water were exposed in erosion- corrosion system in factories by using drinking water type AQUAFINA as exposure media for different exposure time (1-30)h. to measure the erosion-corrosion rate. The results show that there is small different in the rate of corrosion, moreover (Al-Mg-Si) alloy have high resistance to erosion-corrosion in drinking water due to the consisting of (Mg2Si) phase which is precipitate as fine particles due to resist dislocations movement lead to high corrosion strength and the (Al-Si) alloy have high Vickers hardness at natural aging due to the present of high ratio hardening silicon element.
The present work investigates the effects of drinking water on the erosion- corrosion rate and Vickers hardness of (Al-Si) and (Al-Mg-Si). (Al-Si) alloy Which is well-known as casting alloy with high wear resistance, low thermal expansion coefficient, good corrosion resistance and improved hardness at a wide range of temperatures While (Al-Mg-Si) alloys have good formability, weld ability, machine ability and corrosion resistance. The alloys specimens which are used for piping and containing water and carbonated water were exposed in erosion- corrosion system in factories by using drinking water type AQUAFINA as exposure media for different exposure time (1-30)h. to measure the erosion-corrosion rate. The results show that there is small different in the rate of corrosion, moreover (Al-Mg-Si) alloy have high resistance to erosion-corrosion in drinking water due to the consisting of (Mg2Si) phase which is precipitate as fine particles due to resist dislocations movement lead to high corrosion strength and the (Al-Si) alloy have high Vickers hardness at natural aging due to the present of high ratio hardening silicon element.
The present work investigates the effects of drinking water on the erosion- corrosion rate and Vickers hardness of (Al-Si) and (Al-Mg-Si). (Al-Si) alloy Which is well-known as casting alloy with high wear resistance, low thermal expansion coefficient, good corrosion resistance and improved hardness at a wide range of temperatures While (Al-Mg-Si) alloys have good formability, weld ability, machine ability and corrosion resistance. The alloys specimens which are used for piping and containing water and carbonated water were exposed in erosion- corrosion system in factories by using drinking water type AQUAFINA as exposure media for different exposure time (1-30)h. to measure the erosion-corrosion rate. The results show that there is small different in the rate of corrosion, moreover (Al-Mg-Si) alloy have high resistance to erosion-corrosion in drinking water due to the consisting of (Mg2Si) phase which is precipitate as fine particles due to resist dislocations movement lead to high corrosion strength and the (Al-Si) alloy have high Vickers hardness at natural aging due to the present of high ratio hardening silicon element.
The present work investigates the effects of drinking water on the erosion- corrosion rate and Vickers hardness of (Al-Si) and (Al-Mg-Si). (Al-Si) alloy Which is well-known as casting alloy with high wear resistance, low thermal expansion coefficient, good corrosion resistance and improved hardness at a wide range of temperatures While (Al-Mg-Si) alloys have good formability, weld ability, machine ability and corrosion resistance. The alloys specimens which are used for piping and containing water and carbonated water were exposed in erosion- corrosion system in factories by using drinking water type AQUAFINA as exposure media for different exposure time (1-30)h. to measure the erosion-corrosion rate. The results show that there is small different in the rate of corrosion, moreover (Al-Mg-Si) alloy have high resistance to erosion-corrosion in drinking water due to the consisting of (Mg2Si) phase which is precipitate as fine particles due to resist dislocations movement lead to high corrosion strength and the (Al-Si) alloy have high Vickers hardness at natural aging due to the present of high ratio hardening silicon element.
The present work investigates the effects of drinking water on the erosion- corrosion rate and Vickers hardness of (Al-Si) and (Al-Mg-Si). (Al-Si) alloy Which is well-known as casting alloy with high wear resistance, low thermal expansion coefficient, good corrosion resistance and improved hardness at a wide range of temperatures While (Al-Mg-Si) alloys have good formability, weld ability, machine ability and corrosion resistance. The alloys specimens which are used for piping and containing water and carbonated water were exposed in erosion- corrosion system in factories by using drinking water type AQUAFINA as exposure media for different exposure time (1-30)h. to measure the erosion-corrosion rate. The results show that there is small different in the rate of corrosion, moreover (Al-Mg-Si) alloy have high resistance to erosion-corrosion in drinking water due to the consisting of (Mg2Si) phase which is precipitate as fine particles due to resist dislocations movement lead to high corrosion strength and the (Al-Si) alloy have high Vickers hardness at natural aging due to the present of high ratio hardening silicon element.
The present work investigates the effects of drinking water on the erosion- corrosion rate and Vickers hardness of (Al-Si) and (Al-Mg-Si). (Al-Si) alloy Which is well-known as casting alloy with high wear resistance, low thermal expansion coefficient, good corrosion resistance and improved hardness at a wide range of temperatures While (Al-Mg-Si) alloys have good formability, weld ability, machine ability and corrosion resistance. The alloys specimens which are used for piping and containing water and carbonated water were exposed in erosion- corrosion system in factories by using drinking water type AQUAFINA as exposure media for different exposure time (1-30)h. to measure the erosion-corrosion rate. The results show that there is small different in the rate of corrosion, moreover (Al-Mg-Si) alloy have high resistance to erosion-corrosion in drinking water due to the consisting of (Mg2Si) phase which is precipitate as fine particles due to resist dislocations movement lead to high corrosion strength and the (Al-Si) alloy have high Vickers hardness at natural aging due to the present of high ratio hardening silicon element.
The present work investigates the effects of drinking water on the erosion- corrosion rate and Vickers hardness of (Al-Si) and (Al-Mg-Si). (Al-Si) alloy Which is well-known as casting alloy with high wear resistance, low thermal expansion coefficient, good corrosion resistance and improved hardness at a wide range of temperatures While (Al-Mg-Si) alloys have good formability, weld ability, machine ability and corrosion resistance. The alloys specimens which are used for piping and containing water and carbonated water were exposed in erosion- corrosion system in factories by using drinking water type AQUAFINA as exposure media for different exposure time (1-30)h. to measure the erosion-corrosion rate. The results show that there is small different in the rate of corrosion, moreover (Al-Mg-Si) alloy have high resistance to erosion-corrosion in drinking water due to the consisting of (Mg2Si) phase which is precipitate as fine particles due to resist dislocations movement lead to high corrosion strength and the (Al-Si) alloy have high Vickers hardness at natural aging due to the present of high ratio hardening silicon element.
The present work investigates the effects of drinking water on the erosion- corrosion rate and Vickers hardness of (Al-Si) and (Al-Mg-Si). (Al-Si) alloy Which is well-known as casting alloy with high wear resistance, low thermal expansion coefficient, good corrosion resistance and improved hardness at a wide range of temperatures While (Al-Mg-Si) alloys have good formability, weld ability, machine ability and corrosion resistance. The alloys specimens which are used for piping and containing water and carbonated water were exposed in erosion- corrosion system in factories by using drinking water type AQUAFINA as exposure media for different exposure time (1-30)h. to measure the erosion-corrosion rate. The results show that there is small different in the rate of corrosion, moreover (Al-Mg-Si) alloy have high resistance to erosion-corrosion in drinking water due to the consisting of (Mg2Si) phase which is precipitate as fine particles due to resist dislocations movement lead to high corrosion strength and the (Al-Si) alloy have high Vickers hardness at natural aging due to the present of high ratio hardening silicon element.
The present work investigates the effects of drinking water on the erosion- corrosion rate and Vickers hardness of (Al-Si) and (Al-Mg-Si). (Al-Si) alloy Which is well-known as casting alloy with high wear resistance, low thermal expansion coefficient, good corrosion resistance and improved hardness at a wide range of temperatures While (Al-Mg-Si) alloys have good formability, weld ability, machine ability and corrosion resistance. The alloys specimens which are used for piping and containing water and carbonated water were exposed in erosion- corrosion system in factories by using drinking water type AQUAFINA as exposure media for different exposure time (1-30)h. to measure the erosion-corrosion rate. The results show that there is small different in the rate of corrosion, moreover (Al-Mg-Si) alloy have high resistance to erosion-corrosion in drinking water due to the consisting of (Mg2Si) phase which is precipitate as fine particles due to resist dislocations movement lead to high corrosion strength and the (Al-Si) alloy have high Vickers hardness at natural aging due to the present of high ratio hardening silicon element.
Single roll melt spinning is a non-conventional forming process used to produce rapidly solidified thin ribbons as a near net shaper by direct casting from liquid state. In this paper, single roll made from brass with a diameter of 150 mm was used to produce rapidly solidified Al-Mg alloys ribbons. The ribbons are produced with thickness in the range of 20 to 330 µm. The results exhibited unique advantages in refining the microstructure, and modifying the mechanical properties of these ribbons. The hardness was improved to about twice the original hardness of alloy. Moreover, corrosion resistance of alloy was improved and their rate was redcued from 10.02 to 1.643 mpy for alloy type 5052 and from 6.91 to 1.943 mpy for 5083.
The present work investigates the effects of drinking water on the erosion- corrosion rate and Vickers hardness of (Al-Si) and (Al-Mg-Si). (Al-Si) alloy Which is well-known as casting alloy with high wear resistance, low thermal expansion coefficient, good corrosion resistance and improved hardness at a wide range of temperatures While (Al-Mg-Si) alloys have good formability, weld ability, machine ability and corrosion resistance. The alloys specimens which are used for piping and containing water and carbonated water were exposed in erosion- corrosion system in factories by using drinking water type AQUAFINA as exposure media for different exposure time (1-30)h. to measure the erosion-corrosion rate. The results show that there is small different in the rate of corrosion, moreover (Al-Mg-Si) alloy have high resistance to erosion-corrosion in drinking water due to the consisting of (Mg2Si) phase which is precipitate as fine particles due to resist dislocations movement lead to high corrosion strength and the (Al-Si) alloy have high Vickers hardness at natural aging due to the present of high ratio hardening silicon element.
The present work investigates the effects of drinking water on the erosion- corrosion rate and Vickers hardness of (Al-Si) and (Al-Mg-Si). (Al-Si) alloy Which is well-known as casting alloy with high wear resistance, low thermal expansion coefficient, good corrosion resistance and improved hardness at a wide range of temperatures While (Al-Mg-Si) alloys have good formability, weld ability, machine ability and corrosion resistance. The alloys specimens which are used for piping and containing water and carbonated water were exposed in erosion- corrosion system in factories by using drinking water type AQUAFINA as exposure media for different exposure time (1-30)h. to measure the erosion-corrosion rate. The results show that there is small different in the rate of corrosion, moreover (Al-Mg-Si) alloy have high resistance to erosion-corrosion in drinking water due to the consisting of (Mg2Si) phase which is precipitate as fine particles due to resist dislocations movement lead to high corrosion strength and the (Al-Si) alloy have high Vickers hardness at natural aging due to the present of high ratio hardening silicon element.
The present work investigates the effects of drinking water on the erosion- corrosion rate and Vickers hardness of (Al-Si) and (Al-Mg-Si). (Al-Si) alloy Which is well-known as casting alloy with high wear resistance, low thermal expansion coefficient, good corrosion resistance and improved hardness at a wide range of temperatures While (Al-Mg-Si) alloys have good formability, weld ability, machine ability and corrosion resistance. The alloys specimens which are used for piping and containing water and carbonated water were exposed in erosion- corrosion system in factories by using drinking water type AQUAFINA as exposure media for different exposure time (1-30)h. to measure the erosion-corrosion rate. The results show that there is small different in the rate of corrosion, moreover (Al-Mg-Si) alloy have high resistance to erosion-corrosion in drinking water due to the consisting of (Mg2Si) phase which is precipitate as fine particles due to resist dislocations movement lead to high corrosion strength and the (Al-Si) alloy have high Vickers hardness at natural aging due to the present of high ratio hardening silicon element.
Over the past years, researchers have been focusing on development the robotics and actuation due to increase demand for these applications like industrial engineering, oil industry, healthcare, aerospace … etc. This work involves the design, construction and control of the Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) actuator. The industrial actuator has many characteristics able to be measured, which have an impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of the actuator while the execution of its tasks. The most important measurable characteristics are repeatability and accuracy. The current system typically is using Nitinol (Nickle Titanium Naval Ordinance Lab), which is one of the Shape Memory Alloy that contract when applying specific heat on it, and it can be used as an actuator. This work presents SMA in the shape of a spring to operate and control the accurate position of the 2-D system which containing four SMA springs, two SMA springs for the x -axis and two SMA springs for the y - axis. The theoretical design and calculations for SMA springs have been presented to collect information about the SMA springs. In a practical manner, the SMA spring characteristic like force and displacement were collected by a test bed that was designed and constructs before making the final rig. The setting shape of the SMA spring was presented and done as per the theoretical calculations. In the rig, each axis works as a two-direction actuator, the actuator is not prone to precise position points due to hysteresis and temperature variation. The SMA spring exhibited hysteresis and imprecise pointing, for that employing PID (Proportional Integral Derivative) with tracking mode controller to compensate the hysteresis. PID control system is played a decisive role with tracking mode model that achieves the aim behind the construction of the experimental rig. Good results have been obtained presented in three cases of drawing different shapes.
Retained Austenite (RA) has great deal with the me- chanical properties of high strength low alloy steel. Therefore, in this paper, Retained Austenite volume fractions have been evaluated in AISI4340 alloy steel using two well-known meth- ods, X-Ray diffraction (XRD) and magnetic measurement methods. The specimens were heat treated using different heat- ing temperature and different cooling rate (different quenching media). A comparison between the results of two methods proved that there results were approximately Identical .The results show that Retained Austenite formation increase as heating (Austenizing ) temperature increase for the same quenching media ,as well as ,it increases by increasing cooling rate . The maximum amount of Retained Austenite found as (27.2 Wt %) which recognized when the specimens heated up to 1000˚C then quenched in Water while the minimum amount of Retained Austenite found as ( 7.06 wt%) when the specimens heated up to ( 800 ˚C) then quenched in Sand. Hardness tests using Vickers and Rockwell methods were used and the results show that hardness values decreased with increasing heating temperatures and the maximum Vickers micro-hardness and Rockwell hardness numbers were equal to (121.8HRB) and ( 516.35 HV) which were detected when heating up of the speci- mens were up to 800 ˚C then quenched in water. Tensile tests show that increasing cooling rate lead to increasing in Strength due to increasing of hardness which in turn, leads to increase in yielding points and ultimate strengths. Retained austenite effects on microstructure were investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and optical microscopy and the results show that at low cooling rate the microstructure consist of bainite and/or martensite phase with small amount of re- tained austenite, while, increasing heating temperature and cooling rate results in microstructure consist of martensite and retained austenite phases.
AISI 4330 Low-alloy steel is good material for advanced application because of its properties including strength and longevity. However, performance may be modified with heat treatment procedures, include quenching and tempering. These processes can create residual stresses and retained austenite (RA), which have an effect on the metal's application. these factors influence fatigue life, dimensional stability, and fracture toughness of engineered components. uncontrolled residual stresses can reduce fatigue strength by up to 30%, while optimal retained austenite content (e.g., 5-10%) can enhance damage tolerance. This study focuses on residual stresses and retained austenite measurement in AISI 4330 low-alloy steel after heat treatment. including experimental and simulation methods. The review summarizes many scientific studies published between 2019 and 2024 and shows some main challenges. One challenge is the difference between experimental results (for example, from X-ray diffraction (XRD) and neutron (diffraction) and simulation results (especially using ANSYS software). Another challenge is that different methods for measuring retained austenite can give different results, which can change how we understand the steel's properties. The review also explains new progress in modeling heat treatment. This includes adding phase transformation models to finite element simulations. Future efforts should combine multiscale simulation, characterization, and machine learning to achieve predictive control over these properties in manufacturing.
The mechanical properties of low alloy steel are significantly influenced by retained austenite (RA). Consequently, using the X-Ray diffraction (XRD) measurement method, the retained Austenite volume fractions in AISI4330 alloy steel have been assessed in this article. The specimens underwent heat treatment at various heating temperatures (800 ֯ C, 900 ֯ C,1000 ֯ C) and cooling rates (Water and Oil). The findings demonstrate that retained Austenite formation rises with rising heating (Austenitizing) temperatures for the same quenching media as well as with rising cooling rates. The specimens were heated to a temperature of 1000 °C and then quenched in water, yielding the highest amount of retained austenite (7.733 wt%), and the lowest amount (1.977 wt%), which was obtained when the specimens were heated to a temperature of 800 °C and quenched in oil. The Vickers method was employed to conduct micro-hardness testing, and the results demonstrate that hardness values are reduced as heating temperatures increase. Optical microscopy was used to investigate the effects of retained austenite on the microstructure. The results show that bainite and/or martensite phases with a small amount of retained austenite dominate the microstructure at low cooling rates, whereas martensite and retained austenite phases dominate the microstructure at higher heating and cooling rates.
Zinc and its alloy coatings are commonly used to provide cathodic protection for weathering steel. However, the steel substrate corrodes faster than the Zinc coating because of the coating's negative corrosion potential. Many studies have examined Zinc and alloy coatings' resistance to corrosion. Hot-dip galvanizing, Electrodeposition, and Zinc-rich coat (ZRC) spray are just some of the methods that can be used to deposit such coatings. Commercially available 99.95 % pure Zinc oxide was used in the electroplating process in this investigation. Steel samples were plated in Zinc sulphate and Zinc oxide solutions and were controlled by different bath parameters such as voltage, current, pH, temperature, and coating time. The addition of hexagonal Boron Nitride (h-BN) nanoparticles has also shown significant improvements in corrosion resistance. However, Zinc-based coating techniques reinforced with h-BN incorporation show the best corrosion current density ( I corr ) of Hot dip 2 % wt. (2.1 µA/cm 2 ), ZRC 2.5 % wt., (4.4 µA/cm 2 ), and electroplating 15.75 g/L (0.081 µA/cm 2 ), which is an order of magnitude lower than coatings without h-BNs. The corrosion rates and current densities of Zn/h-BN coated layers were investigated in a controlled laboratory environment that mimicked natural conditions (Rainwater solution) by extrapolating polarization curves.
Friction stir processing is a new method of changing the properties of a metal through intense, localized plastic deformation ,this process mixes the material without changing the phase (by melting or otherwise) and creates a microstructure with fine, equiaxedgrains, It is used to improve the microstructural properties of metals. In this paper, the enhancement of mechanical propertiesof friction stir welding specimens at variable rotation speeds (1100, 1300 and 1500 rpm) with constant feed speed (60mm/min) for 6061-T6 aluminum alloy is studied by using the friction stir processing method at the same variable rotation speed and feed speed in order to transform a heterogeneous microstructure to a more homogeneous, refined microstructure. The best results of the welding line at the parameter 60 mm/min weld speed and 1300RPM rotation speed for the friction stir welding (FSW) and friction stir processing (FSP) where the efficiency reaches to 84.61% for FSW and 89.05% for FSP of the ultimate tensile strength of the parent metal.
The paper presents an experimental and theoretical study on the behavior of circular concrete filled aluminum tubular columns. The main purpose of the experimental program was to investigate the structural behavior of aluminum-concrete composite columns under axial compression loading conditions. Twenty four specimens were tested to investigate the effect of diameter, D/t ratio and slenderness ratio of a aluminum tube on the load carrying capacity of the concrete filled tubular columns. Diameter to wall thickness ratio ranged between 11.9 ≤ D/t ≤ 22.8, and the length to tube diameter ratios of 3 ≤ L/D ≤ 10 were investigated. The main purpose of the theoretical investigation was to predict the strength of aluminum -concrete composite columns subjected to axial compression loading conditions. The empirical equations proposed in the present study are capable of predicting the values of ultimate loads of aluminum -concrete composite columns and were in good agreement with the experimental values. The average values of ratios of experimental to predicted values of ultimate loads are 1.0104 for the proposed empirical equations. The circular hollow section tubes were fabricated by extrusion using 6061-T6 heat-treated aluminum alloy. The column strengths, load-axial shortening relationship and failure modes of columns were presented.
This paper aims to investigate the effect of Ag nanoparticles addition in different percentages (0.12 wt. %, 0.15 wt. %, 0.25 wt. %, 0.35 wt. %) on the microstructure properties of Cu-21%Zn-6%Al shape memory alloy. Optical and SEM were carried out to studied such effects. Two heat treatments were carried out at (825 ℃ and 850 ℃) for 10 min and quenched in ice water. It was observed that both of heat treatment lead to formation M18R martensite with V-shape and needle like, but raising the temperature of heat treatment from 825 ℃ to 850 ℃ lead to a decrease formation α phase, which leads to improving the shape memory properties. Refinement of the grain size resulted as Ag nanoparticles addition increased from 0 to 0.25 wt. %, the grain size decreases from 1551 μm to 212 μm with reduction of 86.32 wt. % at 0.25 wt. % Ag. The microstructure observation indicated that the Ag nanoparticles addition leads to creating a multi-variant oriented martensite microstructure after quenching process in ice water.