This document appears to be lecture slides for a class on ferroalloys given by Dr. Essam Ahmed at Suez University. It includes definitions of ferroalloys, their uses in deoxidizing and alloying steel, and classifications of ferroalloys. The slides cover topics like the physicochemical basis of oxide reduction during ferroalloy production and methods of deoxidizing steel like diffusion, precipitation, synthetic slag, and vacuum deoxidation.
This document appears to be lecture slides on ferroalloys presented by Dr. Essam Ahmed to 4th year students in the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department at Suez University. The slides provide definitions of ferroalloys, outline their uses in deoxidizing and alloying steel. Various methods for deoxidizing steel are described in detail, including by diffusion, precipitation, synthetic slag, vacuum, and gaseous deoxidation. Requirements for ferroalloys and classifications based on production method, reducing agent, and furnace type are also mentioned. The document serves to introduce students to fundamental concepts and applications of ferroalloys.
investigation project of chemistry on metal coupling RAM CHOUDHARY
This document summarizes a student's investigatory project on the effect of metal coupling on rusting of iron. The student coupled iron nails with zinc, magnesium, copper, and no metal as a control. They observed that coupling iron with the more electropositive metals zinc and magnesium prevented rusting, as seen by the formation of blue patches around the nails. Coupling iron with the less electropositive copper facilitated rusting, as seen by the formation of pink patches. The student concluded that coupling iron with more electropositive metals resists corrosion and rusting, while coupling with less electropositive metals increases rusting.
This document provides an overview of laser surface alloying. It discusses how laser alloying uses a high-power laser to heat and melt a material's surface while injecting alloying powders, forming intermetallic compounds that improve properties like wear resistance. Key parameters like laser power and scanning speed must be controlled. Aluminum is commonly alloyed via this process due to its light weight and versatility. The document reviews aluminum applications and designations, different coating processes including laser alloying, and concludes that laser-alloyed aluminum surfaces have attractive characteristics for applications requiring strength, corrosion resistance, and low weight.
Role of rare earth elements in thermal spray coatings 2015HARKULVINDER84
The document summarizes a national conference on materials, manufacturing, and quality control held on February 19-20, 2015. The conference provided an opportunity for researchers, academics, practitioners, and industry professionals to exchange ideas in these fields. Key lectures from eminent researchers explored novel research areas. Authors were invited to discuss challenges and solutions in materials, manufacturing, and quality control. Accepted papers from the reviewed submissions were presented. The proceedings were published with an ISBN number.
Corrosion Effects of Cr and Ni in Thermo-Mechanical Treated Steel Bar in Mari...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes a study on the corrosion effects of chromium and nickel in thermo-mechanically treated steel bars used in marine environments. Two different steel bars were tested - one containing copper, phosphorus, chromium, and nickel (Steel 1), and one containing just carbon, sulfur, and manganese (Steel 2). Tests were conducted to analyze the microstructure, mechanical properties, and corrosion resistance of the steel bars. The Steel 1 bar exhibited a composite microstructure and better balance of mechanical properties. Corrosion tests in salt water found that Steel 1 had a more noble free corrosion potential and lower corrosion current, indicating better corrosion resistance attributed to its alloying elements, which formed a denser rust layer. The
The document discusses a study that examines the effect of adding graphite particles to an aluminum bronze alloy prepared by powder metallurgy. Various weight percentages of graphite were added as a reinforcing element to the base alloy, which has a chemical composition of Cu-11%Al. Tests were conducted to analyze the effect on properties like hardness, compressive strength, and surface roughness after machining. The results showed that adding 0.3% graphite by weight increased the hardness by 7.93% and compressive strength by 11.62%, while also reducing surface roughness after machining by 22.65-32.38%. The study aims to improve the mechanical and machining properties of the aluminum bronze alloy through the addition
EFFECT OF GRAPHITE ON MECHANICAL AND MACHINING PROPERTIES OF Al-BRONZE PREPAR...IAEME Publication
The document discusses a study that investigated the effect of adding graphite particles to an aluminum bronze alloy prepared by powder metallurgy. Samples containing 0-3% graphite by weight were tested. Testing showed that adding 0.3% graphite increased the hardness by 7.93% and compressive strength by 11.62% compared to the base alloy. Machining tests found that 0.3% graphite reduced surface roughness by 22.65-32.38% compared to the base alloy when turning under various conditions. The study suggests 0.3% graphite provides the greatest improvement to the mechanical and machining properties of the aluminum bronze alloy.
Elevated Temperature Uniaxial Mechanical Compression Examination and Hot Roll...IJERA Editor
Steel material may be considered one of the most significant materials in different mechanical engineering applications because it is the foremost component in the different mechanical industries and structure of buildings . Boron steels are suitable for varied applications , Diverse elements of metals have been alloyed to steel to attain definite properties for definite uses. . For example, molybdenum can typically be used as such an alloy to ensure high strength value for low steels alloys to improve its properties, such as the mechanical properties. These grades are useful to variety of industries since improving the mechanical properties of steel will increase its performance In this paper, the Gleeble, hardness test, including the microstructure before and after hot stamping, will be discussed; where the stress-strain must be defined in a specific temperature range. This paper also aims to show accurate TTT and CCT diagrams for three grades that have been studied, which are steel 50, steel 52, and steel 53.
This document appears to be lecture slides on ferroalloys presented by Dr. Essam Ahmed to 4th year students in the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department at Suez University. The slides provide definitions of ferroalloys, outline their uses in deoxidizing and alloying steel. Various methods for deoxidizing steel are described in detail, including by diffusion, precipitation, synthetic slag, vacuum, and gaseous deoxidation. Requirements for ferroalloys and classifications based on production method, reducing agent, and furnace type are also mentioned. The document serves to introduce students to fundamental concepts and applications of ferroalloys.
investigation project of chemistry on metal coupling RAM CHOUDHARY
This document summarizes a student's investigatory project on the effect of metal coupling on rusting of iron. The student coupled iron nails with zinc, magnesium, copper, and no metal as a control. They observed that coupling iron with the more electropositive metals zinc and magnesium prevented rusting, as seen by the formation of blue patches around the nails. Coupling iron with the less electropositive copper facilitated rusting, as seen by the formation of pink patches. The student concluded that coupling iron with more electropositive metals resists corrosion and rusting, while coupling with less electropositive metals increases rusting.
This document provides an overview of laser surface alloying. It discusses how laser alloying uses a high-power laser to heat and melt a material's surface while injecting alloying powders, forming intermetallic compounds that improve properties like wear resistance. Key parameters like laser power and scanning speed must be controlled. Aluminum is commonly alloyed via this process due to its light weight and versatility. The document reviews aluminum applications and designations, different coating processes including laser alloying, and concludes that laser-alloyed aluminum surfaces have attractive characteristics for applications requiring strength, corrosion resistance, and low weight.
Role of rare earth elements in thermal spray coatings 2015HARKULVINDER84
The document summarizes a national conference on materials, manufacturing, and quality control held on February 19-20, 2015. The conference provided an opportunity for researchers, academics, practitioners, and industry professionals to exchange ideas in these fields. Key lectures from eminent researchers explored novel research areas. Authors were invited to discuss challenges and solutions in materials, manufacturing, and quality control. Accepted papers from the reviewed submissions were presented. The proceedings were published with an ISBN number.
Corrosion Effects of Cr and Ni in Thermo-Mechanical Treated Steel Bar in Mari...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes a study on the corrosion effects of chromium and nickel in thermo-mechanically treated steel bars used in marine environments. Two different steel bars were tested - one containing copper, phosphorus, chromium, and nickel (Steel 1), and one containing just carbon, sulfur, and manganese (Steel 2). Tests were conducted to analyze the microstructure, mechanical properties, and corrosion resistance of the steel bars. The Steel 1 bar exhibited a composite microstructure and better balance of mechanical properties. Corrosion tests in salt water found that Steel 1 had a more noble free corrosion potential and lower corrosion current, indicating better corrosion resistance attributed to its alloying elements, which formed a denser rust layer. The
The document discusses a study that examines the effect of adding graphite particles to an aluminum bronze alloy prepared by powder metallurgy. Various weight percentages of graphite were added as a reinforcing element to the base alloy, which has a chemical composition of Cu-11%Al. Tests were conducted to analyze the effect on properties like hardness, compressive strength, and surface roughness after machining. The results showed that adding 0.3% graphite by weight increased the hardness by 7.93% and compressive strength by 11.62%, while also reducing surface roughness after machining by 22.65-32.38%. The study aims to improve the mechanical and machining properties of the aluminum bronze alloy through the addition
EFFECT OF GRAPHITE ON MECHANICAL AND MACHINING PROPERTIES OF Al-BRONZE PREPAR...IAEME Publication
The document discusses a study that investigated the effect of adding graphite particles to an aluminum bronze alloy prepared by powder metallurgy. Samples containing 0-3% graphite by weight were tested. Testing showed that adding 0.3% graphite increased the hardness by 7.93% and compressive strength by 11.62% compared to the base alloy. Machining tests found that 0.3% graphite reduced surface roughness by 22.65-32.38% compared to the base alloy when turning under various conditions. The study suggests 0.3% graphite provides the greatest improvement to the mechanical and machining properties of the aluminum bronze alloy.
Elevated Temperature Uniaxial Mechanical Compression Examination and Hot Roll...IJERA Editor
Steel material may be considered one of the most significant materials in different mechanical engineering applications because it is the foremost component in the different mechanical industries and structure of buildings . Boron steels are suitable for varied applications , Diverse elements of metals have been alloyed to steel to attain definite properties for definite uses. . For example, molybdenum can typically be used as such an alloy to ensure high strength value for low steels alloys to improve its properties, such as the mechanical properties. These grades are useful to variety of industries since improving the mechanical properties of steel will increase its performance In this paper, the Gleeble, hardness test, including the microstructure before and after hot stamping, will be discussed; where the stress-strain must be defined in a specific temperature range. This paper also aims to show accurate TTT and CCT diagrams for three grades that have been studied, which are steel 50, steel 52, and steel 53.
Experimental study on corrosion of steel in soil mediumeSAT Journals
Abstract
There are many practical situation were steel is exposed to soil. Deterioration of steel in such case it depends upon the nature of soil, more especially the types and the concentration of ions present in the moisture within the soil, since soil vary in nature it is necessary to understand the nature of corrosion of steel in each of soil samples. This aspect was taken for the investigation and present in this paper. The weight and electrochemical methods of evaluating the corrosion rate were used in which four types of soil available around SRM university campus were utilized during the experimental work. Steel coupon of 12mm diameter and 100mm length was used, for each soil three artificial environments were created and electrochemical potential measuring was made for five weeks. The test shows that presence of chlorides ions in the soil create very severe environment and the drying of soil reduce the rate of corrosion.
Keywords, Corrosion of steel, Soil, Weight method, Electrochemical potential method
Effects of Continuous Cooling On Impact and Micro Structural Properties of Lo...IJMER
Some mechanical properties and microstructural analysis were conducted on shielded
metal arc weldments of low carbon steels in some simulated environments. Specimens were prepared
and subjected to welding and continuous cooling at the same time at various positions. Results obtained
for impact strength using Charpy impact testing machine showed that impact strength of water cooled
samples were higher compared to salty water cooled samples. This is due to the increased formation of
martensitic structure and finer pearlite grains. The microstructure of the samples was studied using
photographic visual metallurgical microscope. For low cooling rate as in the air cooled sample, the
austenite was observed to transform into ferrite and pearlite. Ferrite is a body-centred cubic crystal
structure of iron alloys. For higher cooling rates of water and salt water cooled samples, low
temperature transformation products like bainite (an acicular microstructure which is not a phase) or
martensite (a very hard form of steel crystalline structure) were formed. The salt water cooled samples
had more martensite regions because of the increased cooling rate
X-RAY FLUORESCENCE BASED CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF LADLE REFINERY FURNACE SLAG:...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes a review of the chemical composition of slag generated in ladle refinery furnaces. It finds that the chemical composition of ladle refinery furnace slag can vary significantly between production batches at the same plant and between plants. The chemical composition influences the slag's properties and potential applications. Specifically, ladle refinery furnace slag is composed primarily of calcium, silicon, magnesium, and aluminum oxides, along with calcium silicates. However, its exact mineralogical and chemical makeup depends on factors like the steel production process, furnace type, raw materials, and cooling conditions.
IRJET - Parametric Optimization of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding for Austenitic St...IRJET Journal
This document discusses optimizing gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) parameters for joining austenitic stainless steel J4 and brass C21000 using the Taguchi method. Three welding parameters were selected - groove angle, preheat temperature, and welding current. Experiments were conducted using an L9 orthogonal array with the parameters set at three levels each. Microstructural analysis of the welds was performed to evaluate depth of penetration on the stainless steel side as the objective function for the Taguchi analysis. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was also conducted on the response data using MINITAB software. The goal of the study was to determine optimal welding parameters to produce a sound weld between the dissimilar metals
Numerical Studies on Corroded Steel Angle Memberssushendhukc
The document discusses corrosion in steel angle members and experimental testing on corroded and retrofitted specimens. It summarizes that corrosion reduces steel thickness and strength over time. Experimental tests were conducted on uncorroded, corroded, and corroded+retrofitted steel angle specimens. Specimens were corroded using salt water immersion and accelerated corrosion. Retrofitting used carbon fiber reinforced polymer adhesive. Testing measured thickness and weight loss from corrosion and validated numerical models.
The document discusses one-dimensional nanosystems including nanofibres and nanotubes. Nanofibres have diameters less than 1 micron and properties including high surface area to weight ratio, low density, and high elastic modulus. Potential applications include biomedical uses, textiles, filtration, energy storage, and data transfer. Carbon nanotubes are also discussed as having diameters as small as a few nanometers, high electrical conductivity, and strength. They can transfer data faster and store it longer than conventional systems. Shape memory alloys that can recover their original shape from a deformed shape upon heating are also summarized.
The document discusses factors that affect the rate of corrosion of metals, including:
1. The nature of the corrosion product - whether it is soluble or insoluble can impact the rate of corrosion. Metals like aluminum and chromium that form protective layers have decreased corrosion rates.
2. The ratio of anodic to cathodic areas on the metal surface - a smaller anode and larger cathode leads to increased corrosion, while a larger anode and smaller cathode decreases corrosion.
3. Properties of the medium like pH and temperature - lower pH and higher temperatures generally increase corrosion by increasing conductivity of the medium.
Welcome to International Journal of Engineering Research and Development (IJERD)IJERD Editor
This document summarizes research on using the Taguchi method to optimize metal inert gas (MIG) hardfacing welding parameters. The Taguchi method uses orthogonal arrays to minimize the number of experimental runs needed. In the study, different welding parameters including voltage, wire feed rate, nozzle-to-plate distance, welding speed, and gas flow rate are considered as control factors. An L25 orthogonal array is used to conduct the experiments according to the design matrix. Hardness and impact toughness tests are performed on the hardfaced samples, showing improvements in the properties. Grey relational analysis and desirability functions are also discussed as part of the Taguchi method optimization approach.
Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Sintered Hot Upset Forged Square Cros...IJMER
Present investigation pertains to evaluate the tensile properties of sintered hot forged
and oil quenched and also homogenized, but furnace cooled specimens which were machined from
square cross section bars of approximate dimensions of ~13mm x ~13mm x~100±5mm of Fe-
0.16%C, Fe-0.16%C-0.7%Mn, Fe-0.16%C-1.0%Cr-0.55%Mo and Fe-0.16%C-2.25Cr-1.05%Mo
P/M steels prepared from elemental powders. Green compacts of homogeneously blended powders
of all compositions were prepared with initial aspects ratio of 1.34 with diameter being 27.5mm
using suitable compaction die set assembly on 1.0MN capacity UTM to a density level of 0.85±0.01
of theoretical employing controlled pressures in the range of 490±10MPa and taking pre – weighed
powder blends. All green compacts were protected during sintering by applying thin film of
indigenously developed ceramic coating on the entire surfaces. Ceramic coated compacts were
sintered in an electric muffle furnace at 1373±10K for a period of 120 minutes. All sintered
preforms of each com position were hot forged on a 1.0MN capacity friction screw press to square
cross section bars of afore mentioned dimensions. Once the forging operation was completed 10-12
bars were quenched in linseed oil and nearly 12 bars were homogenized at sintering temperature
for one hour and then cooled inside the furnace itself. Standard tensile specimens were machined
and tested on Hounsfield Tensometer for evaluating tensile properties which were appreciably close
to the properties reported in literature for the above steels. Microstructure of specimens containing
chromium and molybdenum exhibited few un-dissolved particles along with the presence of fine
pores. SEM Fractography revealed mixed mode failure mostly ductile and partly brittle. These
steels also exhibited adequate ductility as is exhibited by conventionally produced steels. Thus, this
investigation shows the way how to produce high density P/M steels which can be used in structural
applications.
STUDIES ON ALUMINIUM-SILICON EUTECTIC ALLOY CASTING AND DESIGN APPROACH OF IT...IAEME Publication
LM-6 alloy, an eutectic alloy of Aluminium and Silicon is widely used in automobile industries and aircraft industries due to its high strength to weight ratio, high wear resistance, corrosion resistance etc. In this project work, to improve the mechanical properties of LM-6 alloy such as tensile strength, hardness and percentage elongation, modification treatment is carried out along with grain refinement, fluxing and degassing. Modification is a treatment of metal in molten condition which leads to the formation of fine grain structure improves the mechanical properties of the metal.
The document summarizes a study on the mechanical properties and microstructure of welds between 316L stainless steel and galvanized low carbon steel. Welding was performed with and without the galvanized coating using two shielding gas combinations: Ar + 2%O2 and Ar + 2%He + 2%O2. Mechanical tests including tensile, impact and bend tests were conducted on the welded samples. Microstructural characterization was also carried out to understand the mechanical behavior. The results showed that removing the galvanized coating and using Ar + 2%He + 2%O2 as shielding gas improved the ductility and impact strength of the welds. However, the yield and ultimate tensile strengths
International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention (IJESI)inventionjournals
International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention (IJESI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of computer science and electronics. IJESI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Engineering Science and Technology, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
The aim of this project was to investigate and evaluate corrosion using computer modelling for investigating causes of failure on specimen which had similar behavior to nature of failures, used in petroleum industry. A nipple-connecter reducer made from malleable cast iron used to carry liquid and gas in a petro chemical company located in Bahrain was used as sample.
The problem was also modeled to study the effect of the flow in causing the corrosion, in the nipple-connecter reducer assembly which concludes that the main cause of this attack is the flow turbulence, shear stress and pressure.
03_Chemical reactions and metal flow in welding.pdfadalbertomejia4
This document discusses chemical reactions and fluid flow that occur during welding. It covers gas-metal reactions between the weld and gases like oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen. It also discusses slag-metal reactions and how fluxes can affect the weld metal composition. Fluid flow in the arc and weld pool is driven by electromagnetic and buoyancy forces. The shape of the arc and weld pool depends on factors like the electrode tip geometry and arc length. Chemical reactions and fluid flow influence the microstructure and properties of the resulting weld.
A REVIEW OF STUDY ON CORROSION BEHAVIOUR OF ZINC COATED MILD STEELIRJET Journal
The document reviews studies on the corrosion behavior of zinc-coated mild steel. Zinc coating is commonly used to protect mild steel from corrosion by acting as a sacrificial anode. Several techniques for applying zinc coatings are discussed, including electroplating, cold spraying, and using zinc alloys. Research has found that zinc coatings improve corrosion resistance of mild steel in various environments like salt water. Thicker zinc coatings and post-treatment processes like heat treatment can further enhance corrosion protection. Zinc-coated mild steel performs better than uncoated mild steel in corrosive environments.
Studies on aluminium silicon eutectic alloy casting and design approach of it...IAEME Publication
This document discusses a study on casting and gating system design of an aluminum-silicon eutectic alloy (LM-6 alloy). It aims to improve the mechanical properties of LM-6 alloy through modification treatment, grain refinement, and degassing. The study involves casting test bars of LM-6 alloy both with and without modification to compare their tensile strength, hardness, and elongation. It also covers the design of gating systems and risers for castings using modulus method and developing flowcharts for computer programming of the casting design. Experimental results show that modification treatment improves the mechanical properties of LM-6 alloy.
IRJET - Corrosion of Steel Bars in Concrete Mixes Designed According to Diffe...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes a study on the corrosion of steel bars in concrete mixes designed according to three different code recommendations (ECP 203-2017, ACI 318-2019, and BS 8500‐1:2015+A2:2019) and exposed to either pure water or sea water environments. 72 concrete cubes, cylinders, and rebar specimens were cast and tested for each mix design and curing environment. The study found that steel bars corroded less in pure water-cured concrete compared to sea water-cured concrete, across all three mix designs. Additionally, steel bars in ACI mix design concrete corroded less than the other two mixes in both curing environments. Compressive and splitting strengths were higher
This document presents a student project on the effect of metal coupling on iron rusting. The student Mayank Chaudhary from JKG International School studied how coupling iron with more electropositive metals like zinc and magnesium prevents rusting, while coupling with less electropositive copper facilitates rusting. Through experimentation with iron nails wrapped in different metals, observation of color changes, and analysis, the student was able to conclude that metal coupling affects iron's corrosion, with more positive metals protecting iron and less positive metals increasing rusting.
The document describes an experiment on the effect of metal coupling on the rusting of iron. Four iron nails were used - one coupled with zinc, one with magnesium, one with copper, and one alone. The nails were embedded in agar solution and observed after one day. Rusting was prevented on the nail coupled with zinc, the most electropositive metal. Rusting increased on the nail coupled with copper, the least electropositive metal. Coupling iron with more electropositive metals resists rusting, while coupling with less electropositive metals facilitates rusting.
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Experimental study on corrosion of steel in soil mediumeSAT Journals
Abstract
There are many practical situation were steel is exposed to soil. Deterioration of steel in such case it depends upon the nature of soil, more especially the types and the concentration of ions present in the moisture within the soil, since soil vary in nature it is necessary to understand the nature of corrosion of steel in each of soil samples. This aspect was taken for the investigation and present in this paper. The weight and electrochemical methods of evaluating the corrosion rate were used in which four types of soil available around SRM university campus were utilized during the experimental work. Steel coupon of 12mm diameter and 100mm length was used, for each soil three artificial environments were created and electrochemical potential measuring was made for five weeks. The test shows that presence of chlorides ions in the soil create very severe environment and the drying of soil reduce the rate of corrosion.
Keywords, Corrosion of steel, Soil, Weight method, Electrochemical potential method
Effects of Continuous Cooling On Impact and Micro Structural Properties of Lo...IJMER
Some mechanical properties and microstructural analysis were conducted on shielded
metal arc weldments of low carbon steels in some simulated environments. Specimens were prepared
and subjected to welding and continuous cooling at the same time at various positions. Results obtained
for impact strength using Charpy impact testing machine showed that impact strength of water cooled
samples were higher compared to salty water cooled samples. This is due to the increased formation of
martensitic structure and finer pearlite grains. The microstructure of the samples was studied using
photographic visual metallurgical microscope. For low cooling rate as in the air cooled sample, the
austenite was observed to transform into ferrite and pearlite. Ferrite is a body-centred cubic crystal
structure of iron alloys. For higher cooling rates of water and salt water cooled samples, low
temperature transformation products like bainite (an acicular microstructure which is not a phase) or
martensite (a very hard form of steel crystalline structure) were formed. The salt water cooled samples
had more martensite regions because of the increased cooling rate
X-RAY FLUORESCENCE BASED CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF LADLE REFINERY FURNACE SLAG:...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes a review of the chemical composition of slag generated in ladle refinery furnaces. It finds that the chemical composition of ladle refinery furnace slag can vary significantly between production batches at the same plant and between plants. The chemical composition influences the slag's properties and potential applications. Specifically, ladle refinery furnace slag is composed primarily of calcium, silicon, magnesium, and aluminum oxides, along with calcium silicates. However, its exact mineralogical and chemical makeup depends on factors like the steel production process, furnace type, raw materials, and cooling conditions.
IRJET - Parametric Optimization of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding for Austenitic St...IRJET Journal
This document discusses optimizing gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) parameters for joining austenitic stainless steel J4 and brass C21000 using the Taguchi method. Three welding parameters were selected - groove angle, preheat temperature, and welding current. Experiments were conducted using an L9 orthogonal array with the parameters set at three levels each. Microstructural analysis of the welds was performed to evaluate depth of penetration on the stainless steel side as the objective function for the Taguchi analysis. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was also conducted on the response data using MINITAB software. The goal of the study was to determine optimal welding parameters to produce a sound weld between the dissimilar metals
Numerical Studies on Corroded Steel Angle Memberssushendhukc
The document discusses corrosion in steel angle members and experimental testing on corroded and retrofitted specimens. It summarizes that corrosion reduces steel thickness and strength over time. Experimental tests were conducted on uncorroded, corroded, and corroded+retrofitted steel angle specimens. Specimens were corroded using salt water immersion and accelerated corrosion. Retrofitting used carbon fiber reinforced polymer adhesive. Testing measured thickness and weight loss from corrosion and validated numerical models.
The document discusses one-dimensional nanosystems including nanofibres and nanotubes. Nanofibres have diameters less than 1 micron and properties including high surface area to weight ratio, low density, and high elastic modulus. Potential applications include biomedical uses, textiles, filtration, energy storage, and data transfer. Carbon nanotubes are also discussed as having diameters as small as a few nanometers, high electrical conductivity, and strength. They can transfer data faster and store it longer than conventional systems. Shape memory alloys that can recover their original shape from a deformed shape upon heating are also summarized.
The document discusses factors that affect the rate of corrosion of metals, including:
1. The nature of the corrosion product - whether it is soluble or insoluble can impact the rate of corrosion. Metals like aluminum and chromium that form protective layers have decreased corrosion rates.
2. The ratio of anodic to cathodic areas on the metal surface - a smaller anode and larger cathode leads to increased corrosion, while a larger anode and smaller cathode decreases corrosion.
3. Properties of the medium like pH and temperature - lower pH and higher temperatures generally increase corrosion by increasing conductivity of the medium.
Welcome to International Journal of Engineering Research and Development (IJERD)IJERD Editor
This document summarizes research on using the Taguchi method to optimize metal inert gas (MIG) hardfacing welding parameters. The Taguchi method uses orthogonal arrays to minimize the number of experimental runs needed. In the study, different welding parameters including voltage, wire feed rate, nozzle-to-plate distance, welding speed, and gas flow rate are considered as control factors. An L25 orthogonal array is used to conduct the experiments according to the design matrix. Hardness and impact toughness tests are performed on the hardfaced samples, showing improvements in the properties. Grey relational analysis and desirability functions are also discussed as part of the Taguchi method optimization approach.
Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Sintered Hot Upset Forged Square Cros...IJMER
Present investigation pertains to evaluate the tensile properties of sintered hot forged
and oil quenched and also homogenized, but furnace cooled specimens which were machined from
square cross section bars of approximate dimensions of ~13mm x ~13mm x~100±5mm of Fe-
0.16%C, Fe-0.16%C-0.7%Mn, Fe-0.16%C-1.0%Cr-0.55%Mo and Fe-0.16%C-2.25Cr-1.05%Mo
P/M steels prepared from elemental powders. Green compacts of homogeneously blended powders
of all compositions were prepared with initial aspects ratio of 1.34 with diameter being 27.5mm
using suitable compaction die set assembly on 1.0MN capacity UTM to a density level of 0.85±0.01
of theoretical employing controlled pressures in the range of 490±10MPa and taking pre – weighed
powder blends. All green compacts were protected during sintering by applying thin film of
indigenously developed ceramic coating on the entire surfaces. Ceramic coated compacts were
sintered in an electric muffle furnace at 1373±10K for a period of 120 minutes. All sintered
preforms of each com position were hot forged on a 1.0MN capacity friction screw press to square
cross section bars of afore mentioned dimensions. Once the forging operation was completed 10-12
bars were quenched in linseed oil and nearly 12 bars were homogenized at sintering temperature
for one hour and then cooled inside the furnace itself. Standard tensile specimens were machined
and tested on Hounsfield Tensometer for evaluating tensile properties which were appreciably close
to the properties reported in literature for the above steels. Microstructure of specimens containing
chromium and molybdenum exhibited few un-dissolved particles along with the presence of fine
pores. SEM Fractography revealed mixed mode failure mostly ductile and partly brittle. These
steels also exhibited adequate ductility as is exhibited by conventionally produced steels. Thus, this
investigation shows the way how to produce high density P/M steels which can be used in structural
applications.
STUDIES ON ALUMINIUM-SILICON EUTECTIC ALLOY CASTING AND DESIGN APPROACH OF IT...IAEME Publication
LM-6 alloy, an eutectic alloy of Aluminium and Silicon is widely used in automobile industries and aircraft industries due to its high strength to weight ratio, high wear resistance, corrosion resistance etc. In this project work, to improve the mechanical properties of LM-6 alloy such as tensile strength, hardness and percentage elongation, modification treatment is carried out along with grain refinement, fluxing and degassing. Modification is a treatment of metal in molten condition which leads to the formation of fine grain structure improves the mechanical properties of the metal.
The document summarizes a study on the mechanical properties and microstructure of welds between 316L stainless steel and galvanized low carbon steel. Welding was performed with and without the galvanized coating using two shielding gas combinations: Ar + 2%O2 and Ar + 2%He + 2%O2. Mechanical tests including tensile, impact and bend tests were conducted on the welded samples. Microstructural characterization was also carried out to understand the mechanical behavior. The results showed that removing the galvanized coating and using Ar + 2%He + 2%O2 as shielding gas improved the ductility and impact strength of the welds. However, the yield and ultimate tensile strengths
International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention (IJESI)inventionjournals
International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention (IJESI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of computer science and electronics. IJESI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Engineering Science and Technology, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
The aim of this project was to investigate and evaluate corrosion using computer modelling for investigating causes of failure on specimen which had similar behavior to nature of failures, used in petroleum industry. A nipple-connecter reducer made from malleable cast iron used to carry liquid and gas in a petro chemical company located in Bahrain was used as sample.
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Ferroalloys
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Dr. Eng. Essam Ahmed
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Ferroalloys:
Definitions & Fundamentala
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Part One
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Flashback @10.03.2020
Alloys?
Ferrous- vs. non Ferrous- alloys?
Alloying Elements in Steels?
Ferroalloys _ Egypt/Arab Market?
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Part One_Outlines
*. Ferroalloys: definitions
*. Fe-alloys vs. Pure metals
*. Fe-alloys Uses
*. Fe-alloys Classification
*. Reducing Agents in Fe-alloys Production
* . Physico-Chemicals in Fe-alloys
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1. Fundamentals
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Outlines_1. Fundamentals
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Utilization of Ferroalloys
1.3 Requirements needed from Ferroalloys
1.5 Physicochemical basis of oxides reduction during
manufacture of Ferroalloys
1.6 Selection of reducing agent
1.7 Metal recovery
1.8 Deoxidation power of Ferroalloys
1.4 Classification of Ferroalloys
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1.1 Introduction
• Definition of Ferroalloys
• Why Ferroalloys not pure metals?
Ferroalloys are alloys consisting of iron and other
specific elements such as Si, Mn, Cr, Ti, Mo, W, V
…etc.
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Why Ferroalloys not pure metals?
1. Simpler and cheaper than that of pure elements
2. Mn, Cr, Mo, W have higher specific gravity than
Fe,
3. Si and Ti have lower specific gravity than iron,
4. Cr, V, Mo and W have very high melting point
while their ferroalloys have much lower M.P
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1.2 Utilization of ferroalloys
• Ferroalloys are usually used by the steelmaker for two
main purposes:-
1. Deoxidation of steel
2. Alloying of steel
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1.2.1 Deoxidation of steel
Oxygen harmful effects:-
1. blowholes in the metal structure.
2. decrease the mechanical properties and enhance
the fatigue of the metal.
3. decrease the ductility of the metal.
4. cause the hot-shortness during the metal fabrication.
5. reduce the magnetic properties and electric
resistevity of metal.
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1.2.1 Deoxidation of steel
1.2.1.1 Deoxidation by diffusion (IR)
1.2.1.2 Deoxidation by precipitation (DR)
1.2.1.3 Deoxidation by synthetic slag
1.2.1.4 Vacuum deoxidation
1.2.1.5 Gaseous deoxidation or R.O.S.I. process
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1.2.1.1 Deoxidation by diffusion
extractive deoxidation or indirect deoxidation
Oxygen dissolves in both steel and slag.
Equilibrium between the two systems may be presented by
the equation:
[O] = (O)
The equilibrium constant of the reaction:
KFeO = a[O]/a(O)
or
a[O] = KFeO*a(O)
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1.2.1.1 Deoxidation by diffusion
Thus reduction of the oxygen activity (concentration) in steel
may be achieved by decreasing the oxygen activity in the slag.
When the oxygen activity in the slag is reduced oxygen ions
dissolved in steel begin to diffuse from the steel into the slag,
and the equilibrium conditions are restored. In other words,
deoxidation of slag results in deoxidation of the steel.
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1.2.1.1 Deoxidation by diffusion
This method relies on the idea that deoxidation of slag will
lead to the deoxidation of steel.
The chemical equilibrium equation used for this process is:
Reducing the activity in the slag will lower the oxygen
levels in the slag. Afterwards, oxygen will diffuse from
the steel into the lesser concentrated slag
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1.2.1.1 Deoxidation by diffusion
- need long time
- slag phase must be free from phosphorus oxide
+ clean metal free from (N.M.I.)
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1.2.1.2 Deoxidation by precipitation
or direct deoxidation
[FeO] + [R] (RO) + Fe
* Adding the deoxidizer (in the form of big lumps) into the
liquid metal (bath). ” greater affinity for oxygen than iron“
+ very fast and need small time to take place
- the produced metal (after deoxidation) will contain some
quantities of N.M.I
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1.2.1.3 Deoxidation by synthetic slag
Use pre-prepared synthetic slag, which is free from FeO
[10% CaO, 5% MgO, 60% SiO2, 15% Al2O3, 10% Na2O]
This slag has low oxidizing ability and high ability to
dissolve FeO and oxides
+ very active and rapid process
- some quantities of the slag droplets will be trapped in the metal bulk
as N.M.I
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1.2.1.4 Vacuum deoxidation
This method based on decreasing the pressure on the metal
surface, by vacuum to 1-10-3 mmHg.
decrease the partial pressure of CO in the system
[O] + [C] → COg
KP = PCO / [C]. [O]
[O] = PCO / [C]. Kp
- needs special care and needs complicated equipments
and high costs
+ very high quality steels free from N.M.I
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1.2.1.5 Gaseous deoxidation (R.O.S.I. )
suggested by Prof. M. Elzeky and others
based on the idea of blowing a reducing gas (H2 or coke gas
or mixture of them) from the bottom of the ladle
Ladle
+ Very fast and active process
+ Can reach to very deep level of deoxidation
+ Need no special or complicated equipments.
+ Very economic process
+ High quality steels and special steels can be treated
+ Produce metal free from any N.M.I.
H2 + [O]
{H2O}
H2 + [FeO] {H2O} + Fe
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1.2.2 Alloying of steel
A classification of steels based on alloying
elements
• Low-alloy steels
• Medium –alloy steels
• High –alloy steels
A classification of steels can be according to their
use, based on their properties
• Structural steel (HSLA, low C st, .....)
• Tool steel (e.g. High C st. , W-St., .....)
• Special alloy steel (e.g. st. st.)
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1.2.2 Alloying of steel
Cast Irons (CI)
1. melting point and fluidity of cast iron
2. degree of graphitization + the size and shape of the graphite
particles
3. depth of the chill or the case with which white CI
4. grain size of the structure
5. machinability
6. strength, hardness, impact resistance
7. Heat and corrosion resistance
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1.3 Requirements needed from Fe-alloys
• high percentage of alloying element.
• low percentage of carbon content.
• low percentage of impurities such as P, S
• low content of N.M.I.
• the ferroalloys should not introduce excessive
amounts of gases especially H2 in the bath.
• suitable size of ferroalloys (not too small / big)
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1.4 Classification of Ferroalloys
1.4.1 According to the place of production
1.4.2 According to the reducing agent used
1.4.3 According to the method of production
1.4.4 According to the quantity of slag formed
1.4.5 According to the using of fluxes
1.4.6 According to type of furnaces
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1.4 Classification of Ferroalloys
1.4.1 According to the place of production
1.4.1.1 Blast furnace ferroalloys
1.4.1.2 Electric furnaces ferroalloys
1.4.1.3 Ex-Furnace ferroalloys
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1.4 Classification of Ferroalloys
1.4.2 According to the reducing agent used
1.4.2.1 Carbon
1.4.2.2 Silicon
1.4.2.3 Aluminum
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1.4 Classification of Ferroalloys
1.4.3. According to the method of production
1.4.3.1 Continuous process (e.g. Blast F.)
1.4.3.2 Periodic process (e.g. Electric A.F.)
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1.4 Classification of Ferroalloys
1.4.4. According to the quantity of slag
formed
1.4.4.1 Slag process
1.4.4.2 Slagless process
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1.4 Classification of Ferroalloys
1.4.5. According to the using of fluxes
1.4.5.1 with flux
1.4.5.2 Fluxless
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1.4 Classification of Ferroalloys
1.4.6. According to type of furnaces
1.4.6.1 Ore-reducing furnaces
1.4.6.2 Refining furnaces
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Physicochemical basis of oxides
reduction during manufacture of Fe-
alloys
1. Reduction reactions occurring on the boundary of
two phases (metal and slag)
2. Reactions proceeding in metal phase with the
formation of carbide, silicate, intermetalloide …etc.
(reaction between iron and reducing agent)
3. Reactions proceeding in slag phase with the
formation of different slag compounds
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1.5.1 Reduction reactions occurring on the boundary of
two phases (metal and slag)
2(MeO) + [Si] = 2[Me] + (SiO2)………………………… (1)
The equilibrium constant :
K1 = (a2
Me . aSiO2) / (a2
MeO . aSi)
aMe activity of metal (Me), aSiO2 activity of SiO2
aMeO activity of metal oxide (MeO), aSi activity of silicon
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1.5.2 Reactions proceeding in metal phase with the
formation of carbide, silicate, intermetalloide …etc.
(reaction between iron and reducing agent)
[Fe] + [Si] = [FeSi] ………………………………......(2)
The equilibrium constant is:
K2 = (aFeSi) / (aFe . aSi)
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1.5.3 Reactions proceeding in slag phase with the
formation of different slag compounds
2(MeO) + (SiO2) = 2(MeO.SiO2)……………………(3)
The equilibrium constant is:-
K3 = (a2
MeO . SiO2) / (a2
MeO . aSiO2)
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1.6 Selection of reducing agent
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1.6 Selection of reducing agent
If element forms several oxides with oxygen as in Fig. 2
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1.6.1 The role of iron in ferroalloys production
MeO + R = Me + RO
Me + Fe = Me. Fe
* Iron oxides, as a role, are easier reduced as compared to
the majority of other oxides. Iron dissolves in the reduced
elements and decreasing their activities and therefore the
reduction process becomes easier.
* Iron dissolves the reduced element (Me) and takes it off
from the zone of reaction (prevents the backward reaction
and makes the system far from equilibrium.
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1.6.2 Reducing agents
1.6.2.1 Carbon
Main characteristics;-
1. one of the products of reaction is gaseous CO =
easily withdrawn from the reaction zone, =
the reduction reaction to occur to quite complete extent
2. the reduction by carbon is an endothermic reaction =
furnaces are usually needed to provide the required
external heat for occurring the reaction.
3. the reduction reaction will accompanied by carbide
ormation (alloys with high carbon content produced)
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1.6.2. Carbon
MeO + 2C MeC + CO
MeC + MeO (under vacuum) 2Me + CO
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1.6.2.2 Silicon
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1.6.2.3 Aluminum
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1.7 Metal recovery
F = C + 2 – P
F is No. of degree of freedom
C is No. of components
2 is the external factors i.e. Temp. and pressure
P is No. of phases
* For any reaction , to determine the different factors which
may effect on this reaction by using the phase rule:
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* The Fe-X production processes are usually taken place at
the atmospheric pressure (i.e. at one atm.)
So for Fe-X production conditions
F = C + 1 - P
* For the general reduction reaction
(MeO) + [R] = [Me] + (RO)
C= 3 (???), P = 2 (slag + alloy), hence F = ?
1.7 Metal recovery
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1.7 Metal recovery
1.7.1 Effect of Temperature
1.7.1.1 For the endothermic reactions
High temperature is not desirable because:
* increase the energy consumption
* increase the attack of furnace lining (decrease lining life)
* increase the metal losses as a result of evaporation
increasing of T help the considered reaction to take place
But
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1.7 Metal recovery
1.7.1 Effect of Temperature
1.7.1.2 For the exothermic reactions
* The decreasing of T help the considered reaction to takes place
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F = - RT ln K = - 4.575 T log K ………….. (2)
..log K = - (F) / 4.575 T
log K = - (H) / (4.575 T) + (S) / 4.575
log K = A / T + B
1.7.1 Effect of Temperature
MeO + R = Me + RO +
H
The free energy change for this reaction is:
F = H - TS …………………………………(1)
HT = H298 + CP dT
ST = S298 + CP/T dT
* The theoretical T of beginning of the reduction reactions:
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1.7 Metal recovery
1.7.2 Effect of phases composition
1.7.2.1 Composition of slag phase (1. T & 2. Ch. %)
1. The increasing of T leads to decrease the slag viscosity =
gives better chance for the slag components to interact with the
metallic phase components
2. The fluxes addition to the slag to give better chemical and
physical properties.
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1.7 Metal recovery
1.7.2 Effect of phases composition
1.7.2.1 Composition of slag phase ( Ch. %)
Excessive addition of fluxes = increase the amount of the slag:
1. more power consumption to heat and melt this large amount
2. more losses for leading oxides and element
3. more attack for the lining of the furnace i.e. decrease of
the lining life
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1.7 Metal recovery
1.7.2 Effect of phases composition
1.7.2.2 Composition of metallic phase
It is found that the recovery of the leading element from its
oxide increases with decreasing its percentage in the alloy (i.e.
decreasing its activity in the products which help the reduction
reaction to increase its completeness)
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1.8 Deoxidation power of Ferroalloys
Generally if R is the deoxidizer
X [R] + y [O] = z RO (s,l,g)
K = (az
RO) / (ax
[R] . ay
[O]
a[O] = {(az
RO) / (ax
[R] .K)}1/y ……….(1)
According to Henery’s law:
a[O] = = %wt[O]
Supposing ideal behavior
= 1
is activity coefficient and a[O] %wt[O] ……………….(2)
[%O] = {(az
RO) / (ax
[R] .K)}1/y…….(3)
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1.8 Deoxidation power of Ferroalloys
1.8.1 Standard and real deoxidation power
a[O]st = [%O]st = {(az
RO) / (ax
[R] .K)}1/y…….(4)
a[O]r = a[O]st - (-a[O]s.s)
a[O]r = a[O]st + (a[O]s.s)……(5)
[%O]r [%O]st
[%O]r = [%O]st + a[O]s.s ……(6)
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