The microstructure evolution of Zr-1.1Nb-1.51Fe-0.26Cu-0.72Ni zirconium alloy, irradiated by 800 keV Kr2+ ions at 585 K using the IVEM-Tandem Facility at Argonne National Laboratory, was observed by in situ transmission electron microscopy. A number of β-Nb precipitates with a body-centered cubic (BCC) structure were distributed in the as-received zirconium alloy with micrometer-size grains. Kr...

Cast, coarse-grained Al-Sc alloys are interesting candidates for high temperature, creepresistant applications due to the formation of a high number density of nanometer sized Al3Sc precipitates [1]. Upon addition of Yb to Al-Sc alloys, Yb replaces the Sc forming Al3(Sc1-xYbx) precipitates (L12 structure) [2]. The resulting alloys have higher creep resistance due to the larger lattice parameter...

The parallel nano-scanning calorimeter (PnSC) is a silicon-based micromachined device for calorimetric measurement of nanoscale materials in a high-throughput methodology. The device contains an array of nanocalorimeters. Each nanocalorimeter consists of a silicon nitride membrane and a tungsten heating element that also serves as a temperature gauge. The small mass of the individual nanocalori...

Abstract In this paper,the influence of different Zr addition amounts on the microstructure and tensile properties A356 alloy modified by 0.3wt%Yb in cast state T6 heat-treated were systematically investigated. The results show that adding basis can further refine α-Al eutectic Si branches. When content is 0.25wt%, has smallest grain size 133µm, aspect ratio 1.6. However, excessive will weaken ...

Copper-zirconium alloys with high conductivity were produced using powder metallurgy. Two-steps manufacturing process, containing mechanical alloying followed by hot pressing, was applied in achieving improved and physical properties of Cu-Zr alloy. In this paper, the influence boron on studied Cu-1Zr (wt.%) Cu-1.1Zr-0.3B systems. Scanning electron microscopy, laser nanoparticle sizer, computed...

The intrinsic structural disorder dramatically affects the thermal and electronic transport in semiconductors. Although normally considered an ordered compound, the half-Heusler ZrNiSn displays many transport characteristics of a disordered alloy. Similar to the (Zr,Hf)NiSn based solid solutions, the unsubstituted ZrNiSn compound also exhibits charge transport dominated by alloy scattering, as ...

Abstract The formation of the Zr-containing phases during solidification Mg-Zn-Zr alloy is simulated, structure compounds and solid solution amount Zr in α -Mg as well grain size as-cast are measured. Based on this, existing form element its action mechanism refinement discussed. results show that either -Zr or precipitates first from melt at beginning due to different content, then some Zn-Zr ...

The study was designed to investigate the synergic effect of Ti and Sn in active metal brazing Al2O3 ceramic copper brazed, using multicomponent Ag-Cu-Zr filler alloy. Numerous fine hexagonal-shaped rod-like ternary intermetallic (Zr, Ti)5Sn3 phase (L/D = 5.1 ± 0.8, measured microns) were found dispersed Ag-Cu matrix Ag-18Cu-6Sn-3Zr-1Ti alloy, along with CuZrSn phases. An approximate 15° reduct...

Shape memory alloys (SMAs) are materials that exhibit a distinct thermomechanical coupling, one that gives rise to a wide variety of applications across a broad range of fields. One of the most successful roles is in the construction of novel medical implants. Unfortunately, concerns have been raised about the biocompatibility of the most popular SMA, nitinol (NiTi), due to the known toxic, all...

A biomimetic approach for coating titanium-containing alloys with hydroxyapatite (HA) is reported in the article. Two types of Ti-containing alloys were chosen as an object for coating: Ti-6Al-4V (recommended for orthopedic application) and a novel highly biocompatible Ti-Zr-Nb alloy, with good mechanical compatibility due to a modulus that is more close to that of human bones (E ≈ 50 GPa inste...