Abstract:The properties of surface and internal materials after acid pickling of tantalum powder were com_ pared and analyzed, especially the changes of properties, chemical properties and electrical properties between tantalum powder surface and normal materials after acid pickling. The results show that the bulk density and Fischer particle size of the surface materials are larg
Read MoreAbstract: To address the issue of heat distribution during the 3D printing of titanium alloy wire, this paper proposes a synergistic optimization mechanism for Joule heating and melting heat. Based on an ANSYS transient thermodynamic model, the study systematically analyzes the evolution of temperature fields under different laser powers (1–10 kW) and their effects on the corresponding stress-stra
Read MoreTantalum-tungsten-based alloys inherit the excellent properties of pure tantalum and significantly enhance their mechanical properties through solid solution strengthening [1]. The solid solution of tungsten (W) atoms in the body-centered cubic (BCC) lattice of tantalum causes severe lattice distortion, greatly increasing the resistance to dislocation motion, thereby significantly improving the al
Read More1. IntroductionIn recent years, with the continuous advancement of 3D printing technology, the field of powder metallurgy has garnered increasing attention. It is well known that among all elements and compounds in nature, chromium (Cr) and its compounds rank among the hardest metallic materials. Characterized by excellent chemical stability, high-temperature resistance, and low friction coeffic
Read More1 IntroductionTi65 titanium alloy is a near-α high-temperature titanium alloy developed based on Ti60 titanium alloy [1]. It possesses excellent high-temperature strength, creep resistance, and corrosion resistance, maintaining stable performance under long-term service conditions at approximately 650°C. It is widely used in high-temperature components such as aircraft engine blades [2]. Nb521 nio
Read MoreManufacturingAbstractAs an important branch of additive manufacturing, metal 3D printing technology has broad application prospects in manufacturing and many other industries due to its unique manufacturing method and remarkable advantages, providing an innovative solution for the fabrication of complex components. This paper first gives a basic introduction to metal 3D printing; then introduces t
Read MorePreparation and Applications of Tungsten‑Rhenium AlloysSolid‑solution‑strengthened tungsten‑rhenium (W‑Re) alloys with a body‑centered cubic (BCC) structure, formed by the dissolution of rhenium in tungsten, exhibit a series of excellent properties, such as high melting point, high strength, high hardness, high ductility, high recrystallization temperature, high electrical resistivity, low vapor p
Read MoreTi-6Al-4V (TC4), a stable (α+β) duplex titanium alloy [1], has gained extensive application in aerospace and biomedical fields [4] due to its excellent corrosion resistance and biocompatibility [2-3]. However, inherent limitations such as low hardness, poor wear resistance, and insufficient thermal conductivity [5-7] severely restrict its engineering applications. Particularly under complex operat
Read MoreTantalum is a high-temperature refractory metal. Its smelting typically employs the following process: first reducing compounds to metallic powder, followed by purification, sintering, and property adjustment to produce tantalum powder meeting diverse application requirements. When tantalum powder is processed into bars, plates, foils, tubes, wires, and other tantalum products, it is commonly refe
Read MoreHigh-density tungsten alloys are a class of alloys with tungsten as the matrix, incorporating small amounts of transition elements such as nickel, iron, copper, cobalt, and chromium as binder phases [1-3]. Due to their high density, high melting point, high strength, and certain radiation shielding capabilities, they are currently widely used in military fields such as kinetic energy armor-piercin
Read MorePreparation of Spherical Ta10W Alloy Powder and Its Selective Laser Melting (SLM) Printability StudyTa10W alloy is an ultra-high-temperature structural material with high density, high melting point and high strength. Its tensile strength still exceeds 120 MPa at 2000 ℃, and it exhibits good ductility and weldability, making it suitable for service environments with high temperature and high press
Read MoreAs one of the foundations and keys to scientific and technological innovation, the development, application and forming process research of new materials have become the focus in numerous fields. Frontiers of Materials Research: A Decadal Survey, issued by the US National Academy of Sciences in 2019, pointed out that high-entropy alloys will be one of the most promising research topics in the next
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