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Effect Of Different Mechanical Milling Processes On Morphology And Microstructural Changes Of Nano And Micron Al-Powders
Authors: Kim H.-S. , Madavali B. , Eom T.-J. , Kim C.-M. , Koo J.-M. , Lee T.-H. , Hong S.-J. 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
In this research, effect of the various mechanical milling process on morphology and microstructural changes of nano and micron Al-powders was studied. The milling of Al-powders was performed by both high energy and low energy ball milling process. The influence of milling (pulverizing) energy on the structural changes of Al-powders was studied. Al-nanoparticles were agglomerated during the MA and its size was increased with increasing milling while micron Al-powder gets flattened shape during high energy ball milling due to severe plastic deformation. Meanwhile, structural evolution during high energy ball milling of the nano powder occurred faster than that of the micron powder. A slight shift in the position of X-ray diffraction peaks was observed in nano Al-powders but it was un-altered in macro Al-powders. The variation in lattice parameters was observed only for nano Al powders during the high energy ball milling due to lattice distortion.
Improved Photovoltaic Properties Of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Using Laser Patterned F-Doped SnO2 Thin Films
Authors: An Ha-Rim , An Hyelan , Riu Doh-Hyung , Ahn Hyo-Jin 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
We modified the surfaces of F-doped SnO2 thin films using laser patterning to improve the photovoltaic properties of dye-sensitized solar cells. To do so, we varied the laser power density and the distance between laser-patterned lines. First, we investigated three power densities. Higher densities led to higher sheet resistances owing to increases in surface roughnesses. The lowest power density increased surface roughness without electrical degradation. Next, we explored three line spacings at a fixed power density. The films with the narrowest spacing exhibited the highest power conversion efficiency (~7.00%), the highest short-circuit photocurrent density (16.28 mA/cm2), and a good fill factor (58.82%).
Study On The Separation And Extraction Of Rare-Earth Elements From The Phosphor Recovered From End Of Life Fluorescent Lamps
Authors: Shin D.-W. , Kim J.G. 
Published: August 2015

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In this study, recovered phosphor from end of life three-wavelength fluorescent lamp was selected for reuse rare earth elements in the phosphor. The effect of a type of acid, concentration, and time was investigated as solubility of rare earth elements. In addition, precipitate heat-treated was investigated as possibility of reusable phosphor. The results showed that the amount of the rare earth elements was different values depending on the type of acid, and it was investigated with concentration of acid and reaction time. After precipitation reaction, the precipitate was sintered in electric furnace in order to reuse rare earth elements as phosphor. It was confirmed that yttrium, europium, oxygen, and carbon through X-ray diffraction and inductively coupled plasma analysis. Following the results, it can assume that rare earth oxide reuse the phosphor as three-wavelength fluorescent lamp.
Oxide Formation In Metal Injection Molding Of 316L Stainless Steel
Authors: Jang Jin Man , Lee Wonsik , Ko Se-Hyun , Han Chulwoong , Choi Hanshin 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
The effects of sintering condition and powder size on the microstructure of MIMed parts were investigated using water-atomized 316L stainless steel powder. The 316L stainless steel feedstock was injected into micro mold with micro features of various shapes and dimensions. The green parts were debound and pre-sintered at 800°C in hydrogen atmosphere and then sintered at 1300°C and 1350°C in argon atmosphere of 5torr and 760torr, respectively. The oxide particles were formed and distributed homogeneously inside the sample except for the outermost region regardless of sintering condition and powder size. The width of layer without oxide particles are increased with decrease of sintering atmosphere pressure and powder size. The fine oxides act as the obstacle on grain growth and the high sintering temperature causes severe grain growth in micro features due to larger amount of heat gain than that in macro ones.
High Temperature Deformation Flow Of A ZK60A Magnesium Alloy After Extrusion
Authors: Kawasaki M. , Lee H.-J. , Oh M.C. , Ahn B. 
Published: August 2015

AbstractFlow behavior of a ZK60A magnesium alloy after continuous casting and subsequent extrusion was examined in tension at a range of strain rates of 3.0×10−6− 1.0×10−2s−1at temperatures of 473-623K. The results demonstrated that the alloy exhibited a maximum elongation of ~250% at 523K when tested at an initial strain rate of 1.0×10−5s−1and strain rate sensitivity,m, of ~0.3-0.4 and the activation energy of ~94 kJ/mol were calculated under the testing conditions. The detailed investigation suggested that the high temperature flow of the ZK60A alloy having submicrometer grains demonstrates quasi-superplastic flow behavior controlled by a dislocation viscous glide process.
Microstructural Characterization Of Laser Heat Treated AISI 4140 Steel With Improved Fatigue Behavior
Authors: Oh M.C. , Yeom H. , Jeon Y. , Ahn B. 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
The influence of surface heat treatment using laser radiation on the fatigue strength and corresponding microstructural evolution of AISI 4140 alloy steel was investigated in this research. The AISI 4140 alloy steel was radiated by a diode laser to give surface temperatures in the range between 600 and 800°C, and subsequently underwent vibration peening. The fatigue behavior of surface-treated specimens was examined using a giga-cycle ultrasonic fatigue test, and it was compared with that of non-treated and only-peened specimens. Fatigue fractured surfaces and microstructural evolution with respect to the laser treatment temperatures were investigated using an optical microscope. Hardness distribution was measured using Vickers micro-hardness. Higher laser temperature resulted in higher fatigue strength, attributed to the phase transformation.
Effect Of Hot Pressing On The Electrochemical Properties Of Ti-Ni Alloy
Authors: Balcerzak M. , Jurczyk M. 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
Ti2Ni alloy pellets were produced by mechanical alloying and hot pressing at 750°C for 0.5 h in vacuum. X-ray diffraction analysis showed that, after 8 h of milling, a starting mixture of elements mostly decomposed into an amorphous phase. Obtained powders and flakes have cleavage fracture morphology with huge number of dimples with different sizes. Hot pressing of materials caused formation of Ti2Ni main phase. Porosity of pellets strongly depended on size of agglomerates and pressure of pressing. Ti2Ni pellets were used as negative electrodes for Ni-MHx batteries. Maximum measured discharge capacity of studied materials was 220 mAh/g. Electrochemical properties resulted from size of agglomerates, degree of oxidation and pressure of pressing.
Whisker Formation On Galvanic Tin Surface Layer
Authors: Radanyi A.L. , Sycheva A. , Gacsi Z. 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
The present work reports the effect of substrate composition, thickness of the tin electroplate and its morphology on pressure-induced tin whisker formation. Pure tin deposits of different thickness were obtained on a copper and brass substrates using methane sulfonic industrial bath. The deposits were compressed by a steel bearing ball forming imprint on the surface. The microstructure of tin whiskers obtained at the boundary of each imprint, their length and number were studied using both light and scanning electron microscopy. It was shown that the most intensive formation and growth of whiskers was observed in the first two hours. In general, brass substrate was shown to be more prone to whisker formation than copper independently of the tin coating thickness. The results have been compared with industrial bright tin finish on control unit socket leads and proposals have been made as to modification of the production process in order to minimize the risk of whiskering.
Effect Of SiC Particles On Sinterability Of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu P/M Alloy
Authors: Rudianto H. , Jang G.J. , Yang S.S. , Kim Y.J. , Dlouhy I. 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
Premix Al-5.5Zn-2.5Mg-0.5Cu alloy powder was analyzed as matrix in this research. Gas atomized powder Al-9Si with 20% volume fraction of SiC particles was used as reinforcement and added into the alloy with varied concentration. Mix powders were compacted by dual action press with compaction pressure of 700 MPa. High volume fraction of SiC particles gave lower green density due to resistance of SiC particles to plastic deformation during compaction process and resulted voids between particles and this might reduce sinterability of this mix powder. Sintering was carried out under ultra high purity nitrogen gas from 565°-580°C for 1 hour. High content of premix Al-5.5Zn-2.5Mg-0.5Cu alloy powder gave better sintering density and reached up to 98% relative. Void between particles, oxide layer on aluminum powder and lower wettability between matrix and reinforcement particles lead to uncompleted liquid phase sintering, and resulted on lower sintering density and mechanical properties on powder with high content of SiC particles. Mix powder with wt90% of Alumix 431D and wt10% of Al-9Si-vf20SiC powder gave higher tensile strength compare to another mix powder for 270 MPa. From chemical compositions, sintering precipitates might form after sintering such as MgZn2, CuAl2 and Mg2Si. X-ray diffraction, DSC-TGA, and SEM were used to characterize these materials.
A Study Of The Die Roll Height Of SHP-1 And SCP-1 Materials In The Fine Blanking Process
Authors: Lee C.K. , Kim Y.C. 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
The height of the die roll, the distance of the V-ring, and the shear rate were varied with the aim of investigating the effects of the applied changes on the fine blanking line in a cold-rolled and a pickled steel sheet, referred to as SCP-1 and SHP-1, respectively. Both materials consisted primarily of a ferrite phase with small amounts of impurities including F, Mn, and Cr. The distance was found to be a very important factor in controlling the shear of the V-ring in the fine blanking process. When the position of the V-ring was set at distances of 1.5 mm and 2 mm, the die roll height increased with increasing shear speeds from 6.4 m/min to 10 and 16 m/min. Analysis of the influence of the shear rate revealed that low rates resulted in the lowest die roll heights since the flow of material was effectively inhibited.
The Determination Of Diffusive Tortuosity In Concrete Specimens Using X-Ray Microtomography
Authors: Ranachowski Z. , Jóźwiak-Niedźwiedzka D. , Ranachowski P. , Dąbrowski M. , Kudela S. , Dvorak T. 
Published: August 2015

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The paper presents a method of pore connectivity analysis applied to specimens of cement based composites differing in water to cement ratio. The method employed X-ray microtomography (micro-CT). Microtomography supplied digitized three-dimensional radiographs of small concrete specimens. The data derived from the radiographs were applied as an input into the application based on the algorithm called ‘random walk simulation’. As the result a parameter called diffusive tortuosity was established and compared with estimated porosity of examined specimens.
Effect Of DyMn Alloy-Powder Addition On Microstructure And Magnetic Properties Of NdFeB Sintered Magnets
Authors: Lee M.-W. , Dhakal D.R. , Kim T.H. , Lee S.R. , Kim H.J. , Jang T.S. 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
Micostructural change and corresponding effect on coercivity of a NdFeB sintered magnet mixed with small amount of DyMn powder was investigated. In the sintered magnet mixed with the DyMn alloy-powder Dy-rich shell was formed at outer layer of the main grains, while Mn was mostly concentrated at Nd-rich triple junction phase (TJP), lowering melting temperature of the Nd-rich phase that eventually improved the microstructural characteristics of the gain boundary phase. The coercivity of a magnet increased more than 3.5 kOe by the mixing of the DyMn alloy-powder.
Evolution Of Precipitate Morphology During Extrusion In Mg ZK60A Alloy
Authors: Park J. , Jung K.H. , Lee G.A. , Kawasaki M. , Ahn B. 
Published: August 2015

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In this study, a continuously casted ZK60A magnesium alloy (Mg-Zn-Zr) was extruded in two different extrusion ratios, 6:1 and 10:1. The evolution of precipitates was investigated on the two extruded materials and compared with that of as-casted material. The microstructural analysis was performed by electron backscatter diffraction and transmission electron microscopy, and the compositional information was obtained using energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Several distinct morphologies of precipitates were observed, such as dot, rod, and disk shaped. The formation mechanisms of those precipitates were discussed with respect to the heat and strain during the extrusion process.
De-Lubrication Behavior Of Novel EBS Based Admixed Lubricant In Aluminum P/M Alloy
Authors: Oh M.C. , Seok H. , Kim H.-J. , Ahn B. 
Published: August 2015

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The objective of the present research is to develop a novel lubricant for Al-Cu-Mg P/M alloy and to address the effects of the lubricant and compaction pressure on sintered properties. A lubricant mixture consisting of Ethylene Bis Stearamide, Zn-Stearate, and fatty acid was newly developed in this study, and the de-lubrication behavior was compared with that of other commercial lubricants, such as Ethylene Bis Stearamide, Zn-Stearate, and Al-Stearate. Density and transverse rupture strength of sintered materials with each lubricant were examined, respectively. The microstructural analysis was conducted using optical microscope.
Effect Of Ti Powder Addition On The Fabrication Of TiO2 Nanopowders
Authors: Raihanuzzaman R.M. , Park H.Y. , Ghomashchi R. , Kwon T.H. , Son H.-T. , Hong S.J. 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
Sintered samples of Ti added TiO2 nanopowders were fabricated by combined application of magnetic pulsed compaction (MPC) and sintering. The effect of Ti nano powder on density, shrinkage and hardness of the samples were investigated as part of the study. The optimum processing conditions were found to be around 0.5 GPa MPC pressure and 1450°C sintering temperature, illustrating maximum density, hardness and minimum shrinkage. High pressure compaction using MPC was found to enhance density with increasing MPC pressure up to 0.9 GPa, and significantly reduce the total shrinkage (about 16% in this case) in the sintered bulks compared to other general processes (about 18%). While sintered samples blended with micro Ti showed presence of microstructural cracks, the samples with 1-2% nano Ti had less or no cracks on them. Overall, the inclusion of nano Ti indicated improvement in mechanical properties of TiO2 nanopowders sintered preforms as opposed to micro Ti-added TiO2.
Effect Of Compaction Pressure And Sintering Temperature On The Liquid Phase Sintering Behavior Of Al-Cu-Zn Alloy
Authors: Lee S.H. , Ahn B. 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
The liquid phase sintering characteristics of Al-Cu-Zn alloy were investigated with respect to various powder metallurgy processing conditions. Powders of each alloying elements were blended to form Al-6Cu-5Zn composition and compacted with pressures of 200, 400, and 600 MPa. The sintering process was performed at various temperatures of 410, 560, and 615°C in N2 gas atmosphere. Density and micro-Vickers hardness measurements were conducted at different processing stages, and transverse rupture strength of sintered materials was examined for each condition, respectively. The microstructure was characterized using optical microscope and scanning electron microscopy. The effect of Zn addition on the liquid phase sintering behavior during P/M process of the Al-Cu-Zn alloy was also discussed in detail.
High Purity Tungsten Spherical Particle Preparation From WC-Co Spent Hard Scrap
Authors: Han Chulwoong , Na Hyunwoong , Choi Hanshin , Kim Yonghwan 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
Tungsten carbide-cobalt hard metal scrap was recycled to obtain high purity spherical tungsten powder by a combined hydrometallurgy and physical metallurgy pathway. Selective leaching of tungsten element from hard metal scrap occurs at solid / liquid interface and therefore enlargement of effective surface area is advantageous. Linear oxidation behavior of Tungsten carbide-cobalt and the oxidized scrap is friable to be pulverized by milling process. In this regard, isothermally oxidized Tungsten carbide-cobalt hard metal scrap was mechanically broken into particles and then tungsten trioxide particle was recovered by hydrometallurgical method. Recovered tungsten trioxide was reduced to tungsten particle in a hydrogen environment. After that, tungsten particle was melted and solidified to make a spherical one by RF (Ratio Frequency) thermal plasma process. Well spherical tungsten micro-particle was successfully obtained from spent scrap. In addition to the morphological change, thermal plasma process showed an advantage for the purification of feedstock particle.
An Experimental Study Of Aluminum Alloy Matrix Composite Reinforced SiC Made By Hot Pressing Method
Authors: Suśniak M. , Karwan-Baczewska J. , Dutkiewicz J. , Grande M. Actis , Rosso M. 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
The present work investigates the possibility of using powder metallurgy processing for producing a metal matrix composite. Materials were prepared from AlSi5Cu2 chips with reinforcement of 10, 15, 20 wt. % silicon carbide. Aluminum alloy chips were milled with SiC powder in a high-energy ball mill by 40 hours. Mechanical alloying process lead to obtain an uniform distribution of hard SiC particles in the metallic matrix and refine the grain size. The consolidation of composite powders was performed by vacuum hot pressing at 450°C, under pressure of 600 MPa by 10 min. The results shows that the addition of SiC particles has a substantial influence on the microstructure and mechanical properties of composite powder as well as consolidated material. Hot pressing is an effective consolidation method which leads to obtain dense AlSi5Cu2/SiC composite with homogeneous structure and advanced mechanical properties.
Preparation Of Fine Grained SiC At Reduced Temperature By Two-Step Sintering
Authors: Kim K.-W. , Oh K.-S. , Lee H. , Kim B.-S. , Chung T.-J. 
Published: August 2015

AbstractTwo-step sintering route was applied for the densification SiC by promoting the role of liquid phase. The specimen contained 8 vol% of liquid phase composed of Al2O3and Y2O3. The heating schedule consisted with initial rapid heating to 2000°C and immediate quenching to 1700 or 1750°C. By heating at elevated temperature, even distribution of the liquid phase was intended. The heat treatment at reduced temperature was to suppress the evaporative loss of the liquid and to secure the time for densification. The two-step sintering effectively suppressed loss of mass and coarsening. The resultant SiC was thus dense and was composed of fine grains exhibiting hardness of 2321 kgf/mm2.
A Study On The Fabrication Of Iron Powder From Forging Scale Using Hydrogen
Authors: Shin S.M. , Lee D.-W. , Yun J.-Y. , Kang CH.-Y. , Wang J.-P. 
Published: August 2015

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This study was conducted to investigate the effect of hydrogen content, temperature, reaction time for the reduction of forging scale which is mainly composed of hematite (Fe2O3). All reductive reactions were performed over the temperature range of 700 to 1200°C as well as 0.1 to 1 atm of hydrogen partial pressures. The results showed that the mechanism for the reduction of iron oxides using hydrogen gas was not a simple process, but proceeded in multiple reduction stages thermodynamically. The iron oxide was almost completely reduced to metallic iron powder with 91 wt.% of iron content in the forging scale at 0.1 atm of hydrogen partial pressure. The content of iron was however found to be increased with increasing hydrogen partial pressure from 0.1 to 1 atm with regardless of temperatures. The metallic iron powder was obtained with the mean size of 100 μm and more porous structure was observed.
Aluminum Nitride Formation From Aluminum Oxide/Phenol Resin Solid-Gel Mixture By Carbothermal Reduction Nitridation Method
Authors: Mylinh Dang Thy , Yoon Dae-Ho , Kim Chang-Yeoul 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
Hexagonal and cubic crystalline aluminum nitride (AlN) particles were successfully synthesized using phenol resin and alpha aluminum oxide (α-Al2O3) as precursors through new solid-gel mixture and carbothermal reduction nitridaton (CRN) process with molar ratio of C/Al2O3 = 3. The effect of reaction temperature on the decomposition of phenol resin and synthesis of hexagonal and cubic AlN were investigated and the reaction mechanism was also discussed. The results showed that α-Al2O3 powder in homogeneous solid-gel precursor was easily nitrided to yield AlN powder during the carbothermal reduction nitridation process. The reaction temperature needed for a complete conversion for the precursor was about 1700°C, which much lower than that when using α-Al2O3 and carbon black as starting materials. To our knowledge, phenol resin is the first time to be used for synthesizing AlN powder via carbothermal reduction and nitridation method, which would be an efficient, economical, cheap assistant reagent for large scale synthesis of AlN powder.
Thermodynamic Assessment Of The Bi-In-Zn System
Authors: Onderka B. , Dębski A. , Gąsior W. 
Published: August 2015

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A thermodynamic description of the entire ternary Bi-In-Zn system was obtained by the CALPHAD modelling of the Gibbs energy of the liquid phase. The experimental data on the phase equilibria and the thermodynamic properties published and complemented by the authors’ own experiments were taken into account. In order to verify the phase equilibria in the Bi-In-Zn system, 15 different samples were studied in the temperature range of 300-900 K by the DTA technique during heating and cooling cycles. Coexisting phases and their composition were analyzed by the SEM and EDX techniques for 9 distinct samples after their thermal equilibration at 373 K and 473 K.
Assessment and selected phase equilibrium calculations were performed with ThermoCalc and Pandat softwares, and compared with experimental data. The obtained results reproduce well the experimental data on both the phase equilibria and the thermodynamic properties in the optimized system.
Mathematical Models For Calculating The Value Of Dynamic Viscosity Of A Liquid
Authors: Ślęzak M. 
Published: August 2015

AbstractThe objective of this article is to review models for calculating the value of liquid dynamic viscosity. Issues of viscosity and rheological properties of liquid ferrous solutions are important from the perspective of modelling, along with the control of actual production processes related to the manufacturing of metals, including iron and steel. Conducted analysis within literature indicates that there are many theoretical considerations concerning the effect of viscosity of liquid metals solutions. The vast majority of models constitute a group of theoretical or semi-empirical equations, where thermodynamic parameters of solutions, or some parameters determined by experimental methods, are used for calculations of the dynamic viscosity coefficient.This article presents equations belonging to four groups of models for calculating the value of the dynamic viscosity coefficient: rheological models, non-rheological models, non-rheological and rheological models for calculating viscosity of metals. The last group of equations is developed by own experiments – high temperature rheological liquid steel measurements.