Pub Date : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2026-06-26DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(26)67058-6
Da-wei WANG, Rui ZHOU, Ya-jie YANG, Xiao-rui DONG, Hai-long JIA, Pin-kui MA, Jin XU, Quan SHAN, Zu-lai LI, Jin-zhu FU, Min ZHA
A combination of rare earth (RE) alloying and plastic deformation was employed to improve the comprehensive properties of Mg−3Al−1Sn−0.5Ca−0.2Mn (ATXM) alloys. The results show that the rolled ATXM-0.1RE alloys exhibit remarkable simultaneous improvements in both mechanical strength and corrosion resistance. Specifically, the alloys with Sm, Ce, and Y additions demonstrate yield strengths of 238, 232, and 238 MPa, elongations of 18%, 17%, and 23%, and corrosion rates of approximately 3.4, 2.9, and 1.7 mm/a, respectively. Notably, the rolled ATXM-0.1Y alloy displays the optimal overall properties. The underlying mechanisms involve grain refinement (from ~50 μm to below 5 μm) and alterations in composition, dimension, and arrangement of secondary phases, which contribute to fine-grain strengthening and Orowan strengthening, thereby bolstering mechanical properties. Furthermore, these modifications mitigate the galvanic corrosion and strengthen the protective corrosion product film, resulting in a significantly improved corrosion resistance.
{"title":"Mechanisms for synergistically enhanced mechanical properties and corrosion resistance in Mg−Al−Sn alloys","authors":"Da-wei WANG, Rui ZHOU, Ya-jie YANG, Xiao-rui DONG, Hai-long JIA, Pin-kui MA, Jin XU, Quan SHAN, Zu-lai LI, Jin-zhu FU, Min ZHA","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(26)67058-6","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(26)67058-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A combination of rare earth (RE) alloying and plastic deformation was employed to improve the comprehensive properties of Mg−3Al−1Sn−0.5Ca−0.2Mn (ATXM) alloys. The results show that the rolled ATXM-0.1RE alloys exhibit remarkable simultaneous improvements in both mechanical strength and corrosion resistance. Specifically, the alloys with Sm, Ce, and Y additions demonstrate yield strengths of 238, 232, and 238 MPa, elongations of 18%, 17%, and 23%, and corrosion rates of approximately 3.4, 2.9, and 1.7 mm/a, respectively. Notably, the rolled ATXM-0.1Y alloy displays the optimal overall properties. The underlying mechanisms involve grain refinement (from ~50 μm to below 5 μm) and alterations in composition, dimension, and arrangement of secondary phases, which contribute to fine-grain strengthening and Orowan strengthening, thereby bolstering mechanical properties. Furthermore, these modifications mitigate the galvanic corrosion and strengthen the protective corrosion product film, resulting in a significantly improved corrosion resistance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"36 6","pages":"Pages 1749-1765"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148529752","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Five different samples were fabricated via altering pre-ageing temperature to explore the effects of pre-precipitation states on dynamic recrystallization (DRX) and microstructure evolution during hot compression of Ni−38Cr−3.8Al alloy. Results reveal that α-Cr phases precipitate from the matrix in lamella and particle forms during pre-aging treatment. During subsequent hot deformation, the pre-precipitated α-Cr lamellae experience significant dissolution fragmentation and spheroidization, transforming into finer particles due to the elevated temperature and high-density dislocations. At 560 °C, incomplete discontinuous precipitation (DP) state inhibits DRX, leading to necklace-like microstructures. As temperature exceeds 640 °C, complete DP state promotes DRX, resulting in ultrafine-grained microstructures. Coarse α-Cr particles enhance DRX process through particle-stimulated nucleation (PSN) and discontinuous DRX mechanisms, while dissolved α-Cr lamellae promote DRX via continuous DRX mechanism. The DRX kinetics analysis indicates that increasing pre-ageing temperature accelerates DRX, as demonstrated by reduced critical strain and peak strain, and increased DRX volume fraction.
{"title":"Adjusting mechanisms for ultrafine-grained microstructures during hot deformation of Ni−38Cr−3.8Al alloy via pre-ageing precipitation","authors":"Yu-qing ZHANG, Guo-zheng QUAN, Yan-ze YU, Ying-ying LIU, Wei XIONG, Wei-wei DAI, Qian JIANG","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(26)67062-8","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(26)67062-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Five different samples were fabricated via altering pre-ageing temperature to explore the effects of pre-precipitation states on dynamic recrystallization (DRX) and microstructure evolution during hot compression of Ni−38Cr−3.8Al alloy. Results reveal that <em>α</em>-Cr phases precipitate from the matrix in lamella and particle forms during pre-aging treatment. During subsequent hot deformation, the pre-precipitated <em>α</em>-Cr lamellae experience significant dissolution fragmentation and spheroidization, transforming into finer particles due to the elevated temperature and high-density dislocations. At 560 °C, incomplete discontinuous precipitation (DP) state inhibits DRX, leading to necklace-like microstructures. As temperature exceeds 640 °C, complete DP state promotes DRX, resulting in ultrafine-grained microstructures. Coarse <em>α</em>-Cr particles enhance DRX process through particle-stimulated nucleation (PSN) and discontinuous DRX mechanisms, while dissolved <em>α</em>-Cr lamellae promote DRX via continuous DRX mechanism. The DRX kinetics analysis indicates that increasing pre-ageing temperature accelerates DRX, as demonstrated by reduced critical strain and peak strain, and increased DRX volume fraction.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"36 6","pages":"Pages 1816-1833"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148529688","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2026-06-26DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(26)67064-1
Jun-jie LIU, Zhao-guo QIU, Yi-ming ZENG, Zhi-gang ZHENG, Gang WANG, Zhi-peng HOU, Hao-liang LIU, De-chang ZENG, Ping LIU
The influence of thickness and annealing treatment on microstructure and soft magnetic properties of Fe−Si−B−Cu−Nb alloy (Finemet) thin films prepared by magnetron sputtering was systematically studied. As the thickness of the film increases, the coercivity decreases while the saturation magnetization increases, and then both reach a stable state. Following annealing at 773 and 873 K, nanocrystalline α-Fe precipitates within the thin film. The exchange coupling effect between nanocrystals and the amorphous matrix significantly enhances the soft magnetic properties of the thin film. Rapid-thermal process controls the heating rate to minimize grain size and optimize nanocrystal distribution, achieving lower coercivity and higher saturation magnetization without necessitating extra transition metals. Consequently, the Fe−Si−B−Nb−Cu thin film subjected to rapid-thermal process at 873 K for 30 min with a heating rate of 25 K/s exhibits low coercivity of 0.8 A/m and high saturation magnetization of 1.45 T.
系统地研究了厚度和退火处理对磁控溅射制备Fe - Si - B - Cu - Nb合金(Finemet)薄膜显微组织和软磁性能的影响。随着薄膜厚度的增加,矫顽力减小,饱和磁化强度增大,两者趋于稳定。在773和873 K退火后,纳米晶α-Fe在薄膜内析出。纳米晶体与非晶基质之间的交换耦合效应显著提高了薄膜的软磁性能。快速加热过程控制加热速度,使晶粒尺寸最小化,优化纳米晶分布,在不需要额外过渡金属的情况下实现更低的矫顽力和更高的饱和磁化。结果表明,Fe - Si - B - Nb - Cu薄膜在873 K条件下加热30 min,加热速率为25 K/s,其矫顽力低,为0.8 a /m,饱和磁化强度高,为1.45 T。
{"title":"High-performance Finemet alloy thin film with amorphous/nanocrystalline structure treated by rapid-thermal process","authors":"Jun-jie LIU, Zhao-guo QIU, Yi-ming ZENG, Zhi-gang ZHENG, Gang WANG, Zhi-peng HOU, Hao-liang LIU, De-chang ZENG, Ping LIU","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(26)67064-1","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(26)67064-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The influence of thickness and annealing treatment on microstructure and soft magnetic properties of Fe−Si−B−Cu−Nb alloy (Finemet) thin films prepared by magnetron sputtering was systematically studied. As the thickness of the film increases, the coercivity decreases while the saturation magnetization increases, and then both reach a stable state. Following annealing at 773 and 873 K, nanocrystalline <em>α</em>-Fe precipitates within the thin film. The exchange coupling effect between nanocrystals and the amorphous matrix significantly enhances the soft magnetic properties of the thin film. Rapid-thermal process controls the heating rate to minimize grain size and optimize nanocrystal distribution, achieving lower coercivity and higher saturation magnetization without necessitating extra transition metals. Consequently, the Fe−Si−B−Nb−Cu thin film subjected to rapid-thermal process at 873 K for 30 min with a heating rate of 25 K/s exhibits low coercivity of 0.8 A/m and high saturation magnetization of 1.45 T.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"36 6","pages":"Pages 1848-1859"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148529751","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The effects of key redox smelting parameters, including anthracite addition amount, temperature, and holding time, on Zn migration behavior and toxicity characteristics were investigated. The results showed that CaSO4 in leaching residue promoted the transformation of ZnFe2O4 into ZnS−FeS eutectic, hindering Zn recovery and contributing to contamination potential. At temperatures above 1573 K, the ZnS−FeS eutectic in the upper slag was oxidized by O2/(O)slag to form ZnO(s), then converted to chemically dissolved Zn, and finally reduced to Zn(g) by CO. Zn volatilization can be improved by pre-desulfurization or by increasing the oxygen potential. Under optimized conditions, the Zn residual content decreased to 0.22 wt.%, substantially lower than the industrial range of 1.0−3.0 wt.%, thereby reducing environmental hazards.
{"title":"Assessment of zinc migration behavior and toxicity characteristics in redox smelting of zinc leaching residue","authors":"Heng WANG, Cheng TAN, Yong YU, Rui-jin FAN, Jian-hang HU, Hua WANG","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(26)67069-0","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(26)67069-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The effects of key redox smelting parameters, including anthracite addition amount, temperature, and holding time, on Zn migration behavior and toxicity characteristics were investigated. The results showed that CaSO<sub>4</sub> in leaching residue promoted the transformation of ZnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> into ZnS−FeS eutectic, hindering Zn recovery and contributing to contamination potential. At temperatures above 1573 K, the ZnS−FeS eutectic in the upper slag was oxidized by O<sub>2</sub>/(O)<sub>slag</sub> to form ZnO(s), then converted to chemically dissolved Zn, and finally reduced to Zn(g) by CO. Zn volatilization can be improved by pre-desulfurization or by increasing the oxygen potential. Under optimized conditions, the Zn residual content decreased to 0.22 wt.%, substantially lower than the industrial range of 1.0−3.0 wt.%, thereby reducing environmental hazards.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"36 6","pages":"Pages 1921-1933"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148529754","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2026-06-26DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(26)67067-7
Shan HU, Lian-jun WU, Jun WANG, Yang LIU, Bing-xuan HE, Guan-zhou QIU
To mitigate ammonium pollution and soil acidification associated with traditional (NH4)2SO4 leaching of ionic rare earth ores, a synergistic approach utilizing low-concentration (NH4)2SO4 and acetic acid (HAc) was proposed to enhance ion exchange efficiency while minimizing ammonium consumption. Leaching efficiency and ammonium consumption were evaluated through comparative leaching experiments. Under optimized co-leaching conditions (pH 4−5, 30 °C, and 1 h), rare earth elements (REEs) leaching efficiency of 88.92% was achieved. This represents a 13.36% increase over single (NH4)2SO4 leaching (0.02 mol/L). Compared to the conventional single (NH4)2SO4 system (requiring 0.03 mol/L for 90% efficiency), ammonium consumption was reduced by 33.3%. Characterization revealed enhanced surface roughness and significantly increased negative charge on the ore in the synergistic system, facilitating RE3+ exchange. This study provides a sustainable leaching approach, reducing the environmental impact of traditional REE extraction through the rational use of inorganic lixiviants.
{"title":"Low-ammonium synergistic leaching of ionic rare earth ore with acetic acid−ammonium sulfate system","authors":"Shan HU, Lian-jun WU, Jun WANG, Yang LIU, Bing-xuan HE, Guan-zhou QIU","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(26)67067-7","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(26)67067-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To mitigate ammonium pollution and soil acidification associated with traditional (NH<sub>4</sub>)<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub> leaching of ionic rare earth ores, a synergistic approach utilizing low-concentration (NH<sub>4</sub>)<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub> and acetic acid (HAc) was proposed to enhance ion exchange efficiency while minimizing ammonium consumption. Leaching efficiency and ammonium consumption were evaluated through comparative leaching experiments. Under optimized co-leaching conditions (pH 4−5, 30 °C, and 1 h), rare earth elements (REEs) leaching efficiency of 88.92% was achieved. This represents a 13.36% increase over single (NH<sub>4</sub>)<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub> leaching (0.02 mol/L). Compared to the conventional single (NH<sub>4</sub>)<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub> system (requiring 0.03 mol/L for 90% efficiency), ammonium consumption was reduced by 33.3%. Characterization revealed enhanced surface roughness and significantly increased negative charge on the ore in the synergistic system, facilitating RE<sup>3+</sup> exchange. This study provides a sustainable leaching approach, reducing the environmental impact of traditional REE extraction through the rational use of inorganic lixiviants.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"36 6","pages":"Pages 1891-1902"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148529748","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A coupled three-dimensional cellular automata (CA) model has been used to predict the hydrogen porosity in an Al−Si alloy as a function of thermal boundary conditions. By quantifying the porosity distribution from simulations, a porosity defect database was established, representing a cooling rate ranging from 0.25 to 50 °C/s at an initial hydrogen content of 3.0×10−3 mL/g. Based on the database, four machine learning algorithms including support vector machine (SVM), random forest (RF), K-nearest neighbors (KNN), and gradient boosting machine (GBM) were trained and compared for each porosity characteristic to identify the optimal model. For the prediction of porosity percentage, the determination coefficient (R2) and the root mean square error (RMSE) on the test set reached 0.95 and 0.042, respectively. The predicted porosity distribution agreed well with experiments, indicating that the model can be used to map the porosity size in large casting components.
{"title":"Constructing porosity database for Al−Si alloy castings through 3D cellular automata model and machine learning","authors":"Qing-huai HOU, Xue-long WU, De-cai KONG, Hai-bo QIAO, Xiao-ying MA, Xiang CI, Wen-bo WANG, Yu-ling LANG, Shi-wen XU, Zhong-yao LI, Yi-sheng MIAO, Xing-xing LI, Jun-sheng WANG","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(26)67056-2","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(26)67056-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A coupled three-dimensional cellular automata (CA) model has been used to predict the hydrogen porosity in an Al−Si alloy as a function of thermal boundary conditions. By quantifying the porosity distribution from simulations, a porosity defect database was established, representing a cooling rate ranging from 0.25 to 50 °C/s at an initial hydrogen content of 3.0×10<sup>−3</sup> mL/g. Based on the database, four machine learning algorithms including support vector machine (SVM), random forest (RF), K-nearest neighbors (KNN), and gradient boosting machine (GBM) were trained and compared for each porosity characteristic to identify the optimal model. For the prediction of porosity percentage, the determination coefficient (<em>R</em><sup>2</sup>) and the root mean square error (RMSE) on the test set reached 0.95 and 0.042, respectively. The predicted porosity distribution agreed well with experiments, indicating that the model can be used to map the porosity size in large casting components.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"36 6","pages":"Pages 1712-1728"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148529755","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2026-06-26DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(26)67068-9
Yong-wei WANG, Rui HUANG, Wen-qing QIN, Jun-wei HAN
Synergistic sulfidation roasting of heavy metal gypsum residue and secondary zinc oxide fume was proposed by using the research idea of “waste to treat waste”. Thermodynamic studies indicated that the sulfidation of zinc oxide could be effectively enhanced by increasing the dosage of calcium sulfate and carbon powder in the range of 500−800 °C. The synergistic sulfidation experiments of heavy metal gypsum residue with secondary zinc oxide showed that the sulfidation rate of zinc reached 90.39% and the grain size of ZnS increased from 5 to 10 μm under the conditions of temperature 700 °C, carbon powder 30%, Na2CO3 10%, mass ratio of gypsum residue to secondary zinc oxide 1.4:1, roasting time 2 h and cooling rate 1 °C/min. Meanwhile, 76.32% F, 72.11% Cl and 93.41% As were removed. TG/DTG−DSC, 3D FTIR spectra and SEM analysis showed that the conversion of CaSO4 to CaCO3 and the avoidance of CO2 and SO2 production were achieved under optimized conditions. This study achieves efficient sulfidation of zinc as well as growth of ZnS grains, laying the theoretical and technological foundation for subsequent recovery of ZnS by flotation.
采用“以废治废”的研究思路,提出了重金属石膏渣与二次氧化锌烟气协同硫化焙烧。热力学研究表明,在500 ~ 800℃范围内,增加硫酸钙和碳粉的用量可以有效地促进氧化锌的硫化。在温度700℃、碳粉30%、Na2CO3 10%、石膏渣与二次氧化锌质量比1.4:1、焙烧时间2 h、冷却速度1℃/min的条件下,重金属石膏渣与二次氧化锌协同硫化实验表明,锌的硫化率达到90.39%,ZnS晶粒尺寸从5 μm增大到10 μm。F、Cl、As的去除率分别为76.32%、72.11%和93.41%。TG/DTG−DSC, 3D FTIR和SEM分析表明,在优化条件下,CaSO4转化为CaCO3,避免了CO2和SO2的产生。本研究实现了锌的高效硫化和ZnS晶粒的生长,为后续浮选回收ZnS奠定了理论和技术基础。
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Pub Date : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2026-06-26DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(26)67070-7
Cheng-lin LI, You YAN, Ao HAO, Wei-wen HU, Zi-lin YANG, Dong-ling WU, Liu LIU, Hong-jie YAN
The effects of high-lead slag viscosity on gas−liquid mixing efficiency, splashing behavior, and furnace lining erosion were investigated in an oxygen bottom-blowing lead smelting process incorporating lead-containing waste materials. A multi-fluid volume of fluid (VOF) model, integrating experimentally determined slag viscosity values, was used to examine these interactions. The results indicated that optimal gas−liquid mixing occurred at viscosity values of 0.01 and 0.5 Pa·s, while minimal splashing was observed within the viscosity range of 0.1−0.25 Pa·s, corresponding to temperatures of approximately 1076−1100 °C. The regions surrounding the oxygen lances were most susceptible to erosion. Shear stress increased with an increase in melt viscosity, particularly rapidly in the viscosity range of 0.1−0.25 Pa·s. It was recommended that the melt viscosity should be maintained within 0.01−0.1 Pa·s to minimize erosion.
{"title":"CFD modeling of gas−liquid mixing and splashing in industrial-scale bottom-blowing furnace: Effects of melt viscosity","authors":"Cheng-lin LI, You YAN, Ao HAO, Wei-wen HU, Zi-lin YANG, Dong-ling WU, Liu LIU, Hong-jie YAN","doi":"10.1016/S1003-6326(26)67070-7","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1003-6326(26)67070-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The effects of high-lead slag viscosity on gas−liquid mixing efficiency, splashing behavior, and furnace lining erosion were investigated in an oxygen bottom-blowing lead smelting process incorporating lead-containing waste materials. A multi-fluid volume of fluid (VOF) model, integrating experimentally determined slag viscosity values, was used to examine these interactions. The results indicated that optimal gas−liquid mixing occurred at viscosity values of 0.01 and 0.5 Pa·s, while minimal splashing was observed within the viscosity range of 0.1−0.25 Pa·s, corresponding to temperatures of approximately 1076−1100 °C. The regions surrounding the oxygen lances were most susceptible to erosion. Shear stress increased with an increase in melt viscosity, particularly rapidly in the viscosity range of 0.1−0.25 Pa·s. It was recommended that the melt viscosity should be maintained within 0.01−0.1 Pa·s to minimize erosion.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23191,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China","volume":"36 6","pages":"Pages 1934-1948"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148529687","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2026-06-26DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(26)67057-4
Shi-cheng LI, Ke WANG, Xiao-dong GUO, Hong-yun LI, Jin-xing WANG, Jing-feng WANG, Fu-sheng PAN
Mg−6Zn−0.6Zr alloys with varying Ca contents (0, 0.6, 1.2, 1.8 wt.%) were prepared by gravity casting and hot extrusion. The effect of Ca content on the microstructure, mechanical properties, and ignition resistance of Mg−6Zn−0.6Zr alloy was investigated. The results show that Ca addition promotes Ca2Mg6Zn3 phase formation while inhibiting MgZn2 precipitation in as-cast alloys. After homogenization, the MgZn2 phases are nearly dissolved, while numerous Ca2Mg6Zn3 phases remain. During extrusion, the Ca2Mg6Zn3 phases fragment, and MgZn2 nanoparticles precipitate in the matrix. The combination of fine grains and high-density precipitates significantly enhances the strength of the Ca-containing alloys. The Mg−6Zn−0.6Zr−1.2Ca alloy exhibits the best overall mechanical properties, with ultimate tensile strength of 380.1 MPa, yield strength of 360.1 MPa, and elongation of 10.4%. Additionally, the ignition point increases from 556 to 824 °C with rising Ca content due to the formation of a dense CaO−MgO oxide layer.
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Pub Date : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2026-06-26DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(26)67061-6
Ze-xu YANG, Si-cong ZHAO, Lei WANG, Yi-cheng FENG, Er-jun GUO
Nanocrystalline Zn−3Cu−0.2Sr−xLi (x=0, 0.2, 0.4, wt.%) alloys were prepared via high-speed rolling to meet the urgent demand for high-performance alloys in the biomedical field. The high-speed rolling process generated numerous dislocations, providing sufficient driving force for recrystallization. The addition of Li promoted the formation of ε and β phases. These secondary phases provided abundant heterogeneous nucleation sites and a strong pinning effect, facilitating recrystallized grain nucleation while inhibiting its growth. The grain size of the alloy containing 0.4 wt.% Li was refined from 181.8 μm to 50 nm after rolling. The ultimate tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation of the rolled alloy containing 0.4 wt.% Li achieved 433.3 MPa, 389.2 MPa, and 15.2%, respectively. Compared to the as-cast Li-free alloy, 0.4Li alloy demonstrated a 173% increase in yield strength and a 591% improvement in elongation. Nanocrystalline strengthening was the dominant mechanism, contributing 70.4% to the total yield strength of the rolled Zn−3Cu−0.2Sr−0.4Li alloy.
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