Effect of heat input on microstructure and mechanical properties of
dissimilar joints between super duplex stainless steel and high strength low alloy steel
اثر حرارت ورودی بر ریزساختار و خواص مکانیکی اتصالات غیر مشابه بین
فولاد زنگ نزن سوپر دو فازی و فولاد کم آلیاژ با استحکام بالا

ABSTRACT
In the present study, microstructure and mechanical properties of UNS S32750 super duplex stainless steel (SDSS)/API X-65 high strength low alloy steel (HSLA) dissimilar joint were investigated. For this purpose, gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) was used in two different heat inputs: 0.506 and 0.86 kJ/mm. The microstructures investigation with optical microscope, scanning electron microscope and X-ray diffraction showed that an increase in heat input led to a decrease in ferrite percentage, and that detrimental phases were not present. It also indicated that in heat affected zone of HSLA base metal in low heat input, bainite and ferrite phases were created; but in high heat input, perlite and ferrite phases were created. The results of impact tests revealed that the specimen with low heat input exhibited brittle fracture and that with high heat input had a higher strength than the base metals.
A nonlinear filtering algorithm for denoising HR(S)TEM micrographs
روش فیلترینگ غیرخطی برای حذف صدای ریزنگارهای HR(S)TEM

ABSTRACT
Noise reduction of micrographs is often an essential task in high resolution (scanning) transmission electron microscopy (HR(S)TEM) either for a higher visual quality or for a more accurate quantification. Since HR(S)TEM studies are often aimed at resolving periodic atomistic columns and their non-periodic deviation at defects, it is important to develop a noise reduction algorithm that can simultaneously handle both periodic and non-periodic features properly. In this work, a nonlinear filtering algorithm is developed based on widely used techniques of low-pass filter and Wiener filter, which can efficiently reduce noise without noticeable artifacts even in HR(S)TEM micrographs with contrast of variation of background and defects. The developed nonlinear filtering algorithm is particularly suitable for quantitative electron microscopy, and is also of great interest for beam sensitive samples, in situ analyses, and atomic resolution EFTEM.
Coating Selection
انتخاب پوشش

ABSTRACT
An improved approach to coating selection should thus allow progressive elimination and lend itself to a computerised implementation. Furthermore, an approach which avoids the identification of one dominant wear mechanism would be desirable. A systematic framework fulfilling these goals is described below. This is intended to provide a basis for minimising the probability of tribological problems by indicating the material property limitations and characteristics needed (Matthews et. al., 1992b).
Characterization of microstructures and growth orientation deviating
of Al2Cu phase dendrite at different directional solidification rates
مشخصه یابی ریزساختارها و انحراف جهت گیری رشد دندریت فاز Al2Cu
در نرخ های انجماد جهت دار مختلف

ABSTRACT
At different directional solidification rates (10, 20 and 100 mm/s), microstructures and growth orientation variations of Al2Cu dendrite in Al-40%Cu alloy were characterized. When solidification rates were ranged from 10 to 100 mm/s, three-dimensional microstructure of Al2Cu dendrite changed from faceted L-shaped patterns to non-faceted complex dendrite morphology in transverse section. By the macro and micro orientation analysis characterize methods, [001] growth direction of Al2Cu dendrites with different morphologies was determined. The deviation angle between [001] direction and the heat flow direction was increased with solidified rate increasing. The experimental results showed that the regular solidified microstructure and growth orientation along the heat flow direction could be well controlled under lower directional solidification rate.
Role of Austenite in Weld Toughness of Super Duplex Stainless Steel
نقش آستنیت در چقرمگی جوش فولاد زنگنزن سوپردوفازی

ABSTRACT
Microstructure control for welding super duplex stainless steel SAF2507 was carried out on a welded joint by GTA welding. The toughness of the bond region in the heat-affected zone (HAZ) of the advanced SAF2507 stainless steel was much lower than that of the base metal. The microstructure of the bond region for the as-welded sample was examined and the extreme grain growth of ferrite and the lowering of the amount of austenite phase were observed. In order to improve the toughness of the bond region, microstructure control was carried out using a cooling rate control process during welding. Various cooling times from 1 673 K to 1 073 K in the bond region were selected, which corresponded to the heat input from 1 kJ/mm to 6 kJ/mm. For the ferrite grain growth, the cooling time from 1 673 K to 1 473 K, that is, t16-14 was controlled using a Gleeble simulator. The ferrite grain size increased with increasing cooling time t16-14. For austenite phase reformation, the cooling time from 1 473 K to 1 073 K, t14-10 was selected, since austenite phase reformation occurs within that temperature range. The amount of austenite increased with increasing t14-10. Increasing the cooling rate caused both ferrite grain growth and an increase of the austenite phase. Improvement of the toughness was accomplished up to 60 s in the cooling time from 1 473 K to 1 073 K, however hardly any change in toughness was accomplished at the cooling time of 120 s, because the slow cooling rate caused both ferrite grain growth and an increase of the austenite phase.
surface engineering
مهندسی سطح

ABSTRACT
Surface engineering encompasses the research and technical activity aimed at the design, manufacturing, investigation and utilization of surface layers, both for technological and for end use, with properties better than those of the core [7] Surface engineering can be the key to improve performance for many products by improving their properties, such as corrosion resistance, wear resistance, fatigue limit etc Surface engineering practices play a major role in ameliorating problems and enhancing prospects for advancement in three major areas of technology, corrosion, wear and manufacturing [8] The expanding use of surface engineering generated a need for understanding or at least an awareness of the physical and chemical properties of materials (coatings/substrate), their mechanical properties and especially structure/property relationships in materials
Colour analysis of some cobalt-based blue pigments
آنالیز رنگی برخی رنگدانه های آبی بر پایه کبالت

ABSTRACT
The coloring efficiency in different ceramic glazes of the classical Co olivine blue pigment (Co2SiO4) was compared with those obtained with a Co-doped willemite (Co0.05Zn1.95SiO4), and with a magnesium-doped Co-Al spinel (Mg0.2Co0.8Al2O4). The fired pigments and enameled samples were characterized by XRD, UV-VIS-NIR spectroscopy, CIE-L*a*b* color-measurements, and by SEM/EDX. The Co-olivine and Co-willemite pigments dissolved to a higher extent in the molten glazes than the Co–Al spinel. The darker blue color of the Co-olivine probed to be mostly due to Co2+ ions incorporated in the glassy matrix. The Co-willemite composition (which only contained a 1.3 Co wt.%) developed the bluest color hue of all pigments in both double and single firing glazes, while the magnesium-doped Co–Al spinel was found the most appropriate blue pigment in the bulk coloration of fast-fired porcelainized stoneware.
What Affects Erosion Resistance Of Refractory Castables?
چه چیزی مقاومت به فرسایش جرم های ریختنی دیرگداز را تحت تأثیر قرار می دهد؟

ABSTRACT
The wear of refractory linings is often a critical problem in process units where transfer lines are subjected to high velocity gas stream containing solid particles. Knowledge regarding erosive wear of refractory linings under these conditions is restricted and, as consequence, the technological development is slow and, in general, carried out in an empirical way. The objective of the present work is to review relevant aspects related to erosive wear in industrial applications and to investigate the erosion resistance of refractory castables currently used by the aluminum industry and in petrochemical cracking units. Among the erosion variables tested are: the particle impingement angle, line pressure, particle size and hardness, the microstructure of the refractories, the binding agent content, type of aggregate, thermal history and porosity. It was found that the higher erosion was attained at 90º of impingement and decreased slightly when the angle was close to 30º. The results also pointed out that erosion was proportional to the particle velocity, its hardness and size. In addition, it was observed that the refractory erosion resistance is mostly affected by reducing the porosity.
Fretting corrosion of materials for orthopaedic implants:
a study of a metal/polymer contact in an artificial physiological medium
خوردگی فرسایشی مواد برای کاشتنی های ارتوپدی :
مطالعه ارتباط فلز-پلیمر در یک محیط فیزیولوژیکی مصنوعی

ABSTRACT
The fretting corrosion behaviour of a 316L SS flat against a PMMA counterface has been investigated in an artificial physiological medium. A specific device has been used to visualize the in situ degradation at the contact interface. Simultaneous analysis of the coefficient of friction and free corrosion potential has shown four distinct stages during fretting experiments. An energy-oriented approach to the fretting process was conducted in tandem with measurement of wear. This method has shown a linear progression in the wear volume of the samples as a function of the interfacial energy dissipated during fretting. The presence of chlorides contributes to a considerable acceleration of the degradation of the stainless steel surface. This process was explained by a mechanism related to crevice corrosion activated by friction.
Enhanced absorbance and electron collection in inverted organic
solar cells: Optical admittance and transient photocurrent analyses
بهبود جذب و جمع آوری الکترون در سلول های خورشیدی آلی معکوس:
ورود یا گذر نوری و آنالیز از فوتون گذار

ABSTRACT
Optical admittance analysis reveals that light absorption in inverted organic solar cells (OSCs), based on the same polymer blend layer of regio-regular poly(3-hexylthiophene):[ 6,6]-phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM), is always greater than their regular geometry OSCs fabricated using an ITO/poly(3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene):(polystyrene sulfuric acid) anode. Transient photocurrent measurements elucidate that interfacial exciton dissociation at the cathode interfaces of Al-modified ITO/ PCBM (inverted cell) and Al/PCBM (regular cell) is not equivalent. It is shown that the reverse configuration allows improving the absorbance of the cell, favoring charge collection at cathode/PCBM interface and also possessing a dawdling degradation behavior as compared to a control regular OSC in the accelerated aging test.