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Opis: The degradation of metal materials in a marine environment represents the consequence of the electrochemical corrosion of metals under the influence of the environment. The application of new materials in the maritime industry requires experimental, real-world research on the form of corrosive damage and the intensity of the corrosion. This paper analyses the pitting corrosion of a rod-shaped nickel–titanium (Ni–Ti) alloy that was produced by means of the continuous casting method. In total, three samples were posted in a real seawater environment and analysed after 6, 12, and 18 months. Pits were detected on the Ni–Ti alloy after 18 months of exposure to the marine environment. The database on pitting corrosion was created by measuring depth in mm, which was performed by means of a nonlinear method, and by the generation of an artificial database of a total of 120, gauged in critical pit areas. The data were obtained by the application of a nonlinear model, and under the assumption that corrosion starts after 12 months of exposure in the corrosive marine environment. The EDX analysis of the Ni–Ti alloy composition inside the pits and on the edges of the pits indicated that the corrosion process in the hole of the pit occurs due to the degradation of the Ni.
Ključne besede: Ni–Ti alloy, pitting corrosion, seawater, EDX analysis, nonlinear, probabilistic
Objavljeno v DKUM: 24.03.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 5
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Opis: In this paper, we present the idea and development of a new gold-copper-zinc-germanium (AuCuZnGe) alloy, which is related to the method of production and research of its key properties, so that the new Au alloy could be used for jewelry production and in dental technology. The research design was associated with the determination of appropriate chemical composition, manufacturing technology, and performing the characterization. Melting and casting technologies were used to cast the AuCuZnGe alloy while rolling was used to prepare the cylinders and cutting to make square plates with a = 10 mm and thickness of 1 mm. Such plates were provided for corrosion testing. Observation of the plate0 s microstructure was performed with Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) equipped by Energy-Dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Corrosion testing involved performing the following measurements: Polarization, the open circuit potentials, and linear polarization resistance. Based on the SEM, EDS, XRD, and results of corrosion testing it can be concluded that the new AuCuZnGe alloy possesses high corrosion stability and can be classified as a high noble alloy.
Ključne besede: gold alloy, germanium, production, characterization, corrosion properties
Objavljeno v DKUM: 24.03.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 5
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Opis: A new silver-based alloy with 2 wt.% of lanthanum (La) was studied as a potential candidate for electric contact material. The alloy was prepared by rapid solidification, performed by the melt spinning technique. Microstructural examination of the rapidly solidified ribbons revealed very fine grains of αAg and intermetallic Ag5La particles, which appear in the volume of the grains, as well as on the grain boundaries. Rapid solidification enabled high microstructural refinement and provided a suitable starting microstructure for the subsequent internal oxidation, resulting in fine submicronsized La2O3 oxide nanoparticle formation throughout the volume of the silver matrix (αAg). The resulting nanostructured Ag-La2O3 microstructure was characterised by high-resolution FESEM and STEM, both equipped with EDX. High-temperature internal oxidation of the rapidly solidified ribbons essentially changed the microstructure. Mostly homogeneously dispersed nano-sized La2O3 were formed within the grains, as well as on the grain boundaries. Three mechanisms of internal oxidation were identified: (i) the oxidation of La from the solid solution; (ii) partial dissolution of finer Ag5La particles before the internal oxidation front and oxidation of La from the solid solution; and (iii) direct oxidation of coarser Ag5La intermetallic particles.
Ključne besede: Ag-La alloy, rapid solidification, metastable microstructure, internal oxidation, characterisation, formation mechanism
Objavljeno v DKUM: 20.03.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 1
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Opis: A complementary characterisation of the Al-alloy EN AW-5454 was carried out, intended for obtaining the laser hybrid welding parameters of subassemblies in the automotive industry. The investigation included a microstructural examination and the determination of the alloy’s properties using several analytical methods (HV5 hardness measurement, tensile test, Charpy impact toughness, fracture mechanics analysis). Samples were prepared in the longitudinal and transverse directions of a cold-rolled sheet of EN AW-5454 with thicknesses of 3.5 mm and 4 mm. The measured hardness on the thinner sheet was 5% higher than on the thicker sheet. The tensile and yield strength were nominal, while the elongations were smaller by 2.2–3.2% for the longitudinal samples and by 2.7–13.7% for the transverse samples. The smaller deviations from the nominal values are for the thinner sheet metal. A precise topographical analysis showed the brittle fractures of the samples. The Charpy impact toughness results on the thicker plate showed a 20% greater work needed to break it in the longitudinal direction than in the transverse direction. With the thinner sheet metal, 40% greater work was needed. SEM (scanning electron microscope) analysis has shown that the intermetallic Al6(Mn,Fe) particles in the longitudinal samples were mostly intact, with evidence of tough areas on the upper part of the fracture, indicating a better toughness than the specimens in the transverse direction. More crushed intermetallic particles were observed at the fractures of the transverse samples, and their distribution appeared to be more oriented in the direction of rolling. Fracture mechanics SENB (single edge notch bending) tests and their analysis showed that the resistance of the material to crack propagation in the longitudinal sample was about 50% greater than that in the transverse sample. SEM analysis of the fractures showed that the state of the intermetallic particles in the fracture mechanics testing and the fracture mechanism differed from the one in the Charpy fractures.
Ključne besede: Al-alloy EN AW-5454, characterisation, microstructure, properties
Objavljeno v DKUM: 02.12.2024; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 6
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Opis: It is well known that Selective Laser Melting (SLM) does not provide the same mechanical properties in all directions of the part. This is due to the microstructural grain orientation and pore shape in SLM products. Therefore, depending on the direction of the pressure applied to the SLM product, a different manufacturing orientation is required to achieve the best mechanical properties. Changing the microstructural grain orientation is difficult through SLM, but a process to reduce the size and number of the pores can be discovered through different combinations of manufacturing parameters. In prosthodontics, pressure is usually applied in the vertical direction, which leads to compression and bending of crowns with bridges. The compressive load can be easily absorbed in the crowns, but the bending force has a significant effect here. Therefore, a product with high tensile strength and high ductility is needed to survive longer. Considering these requirements, this study determined the best parameters for laser processing by SLM method to reduce porosity and improve mechanical strength and ductility of Co-CrW-Si alloy products. The result is a relative product density of 100% for cubic specimens and a yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, and elongation at break of the tensile specimens of 900 MPa, 1200 MPa, and 15%, respectively, obtained in specimen build-up in the Z direction with a laser power of 60 W and a scanning speed of 450 mm/s. Eventually, the best orientation for the production of dental prosthetic elements using the SLM process was determined.
Ključne besede: cobalt-chromium alloy, dental implant, density, tensile strength, ductility, selective laser melting
Objavljeno v DKUM: 03.07.2024; Ogledov: 78; Prenosov: 14
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