• 한국재료학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.137-142
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• 2019

The microstructure, phase, and mechanical properties of three aged porcelain insulators which were manufactured in different years (1973, 1995 and 2008) and which were used in the field for different amounts of time, were investigated. With X-ray 3D computed tomography (CT), defects with ~mm size can be detected without destroying the aged insulators. Defects of small specimens, which are cut from the aged insulators and polished, are analyzed with optical and scanning electron microscopy (OM and SEM), and defects of um size are detected by OM and SEM. The number and size of defects in all the aged insulators are similar. Porcelain insulators manufactured in 1973 contain more $SiO_2$ (quartz and cristobalite) than those manufactured in 2008. Those manufactured in 2008 contain more $Al_2O_3$ than those manufactured earlier. The Vickers hardness of the insulator manufactured in 1973 has the lowest value. The formation of the cristobalite ($SiO_2$) in the insulator manufactured in 1973 which can come from the phase transformation of quartz can cause stress in the insulator by formation of microcracks, which can lead to the low hardness of the insulator.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제51권7호
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• pp.1816-1821
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• 2019

This research investigates the feasibility of using the thermoelectric power to monitor the thermal embrittlement in 2507 super duplex stainless steel (SDSS) exposed to a temperature between $280^{\circ}C$ and $500^{\circ}C$. It is well known that the precipitation of Cr-rich ${\alpha}^{\prime}$ phase as a result of the spinodal decomposition is the major cause of the embrittlement and the loss of corrosion resistance in this material. The specimens are thermally aged at $475^{\circ}C$ for different holding times. A series of mechanical testing including the tensile test, Vickers microhardness measurement, and Charpy impact test are conducted to determine the property changes with holding time due to the embrittlement. The mechanical strengths and ferrite hardness exhibit very similar trends. Scanning electron microscopy images of impactfractured surfaces reveal a ductile to brittle transition in the fracture mode as direct evidence of the embrittlement. It is shown that the thermoelectric power is highly sensitive to the thermal embrittlement and has an excellent linear correlation with the ferrite hardness. This paper, therefore, demonstrates that the thermoelectric power is an excellent nondestructive evaluation technique for detecting and evaluating the $475^{\circ}C$ embrittlement of field 2507 SDSS structures.

• 대한금속재료학회지
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• 제49권9호
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• pp.720-725
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• 2011

W-Ni-Fe heavy alloys have been used in various fields, such as kinetic energy penetrators and radiation shielding materials, due to their high density and good mechanical properties. In this study, the sintering of W-Ni-Fe alloys with various Ni/Fe ratios was demonstrated to improve the mechanical properties and penetration capabilities of heavy alloys by formation of interfacial phase. The microstructural changes and the mechanical properties of the W-Ni-Fe alloys after liquid-phase sintering were investigated. The Vickers hardness and tensile strength of the 95W1.3Ni3.7Fe sample, which had coated W grains by $Fe_7W_6$ phase (${\mu}$-phase), were 450 Hv and 1560 MPa, respectively. As a result, enhancement of the mechanical properties was considered to have uniformly generated ${\mu}$-phase around W grains.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.339-344
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• 2021

Composite materials offer distinct and unique properties that are not naturally inherited in the individual materials that make them. One of the most attractive composites to manufacture is the aluminum alloy matrix composite, because it usually combines easiness of availability, light weight, strength, and other favorable properties. In the current work, Powder Metallurgy Method (PMM) is used to prepare Al2024 matrix composites reinforced with different mixing ratios of yttrium oxide (Y₂O₃) particles. The tests performed on the composites include physical, mechanical, and tribological, as well as microstructure analysis via optical microscope. The results show that the experimental density slightly decreases while the porosity increases when the reinforcement ratio increases within the selected range of 0 ~ 20 wt%. Besides this, the yield strength, tensile strength, and Vickers hardness increase up to a 10 wt% Y₂O₃ ratio, after which they decline. Moreover, the wear results show that the composite follows the same paradigm for strength and hardness. It is concluded that this composite is ideal for application when higher strength is required from aluminum composites, as well as lighter weight up to certain values of Y₂O₃ ratio.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제54권8호
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• pp.2801-2808
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• 2022

The synergistic effect of ZrC nanoparticle pining and Re solution in W matrix on the thermal stability of tungsten was studied by investigating the evolution of the microstructure, hardness and tensile properties after annealing in a temperature range of 1000-1700 ℃. The results of metallography, electron backscatter diffraction pattern and Vickers micro-hardness indicate that the rolled W-1wt%Re-0.5 wt% ZrC alloy has a higher recrystallization temperature (1600 ℃-1700 ℃) than that of the rolled pure W (1200 ℃), W-0.5 wt%ZrC (1300 ℃), W-0.5 wt%HfC (1400-1500 ℃) and W-K-3wt%Re alloy fabricated by the same technology. The molecular dynamics simulation results indicated that solution Re atoms in W matrix can slow down the self-diffusion of W atoms and form dragging effect to delay the growth of W grain, moreover, the diffusion coefficient decrease with increasing Re content. In addition, the ZrC nanoparticles can pin the grain boundaries and dislocations effectively, preventing the recrystallization. Therefore, synergistic effect of solid solution Re element and dispersed ZrC nanoparticles significantly increase recrystallization temperature.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제33권11호
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• pp.482-490
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• 2023

The purpose of this study was to analyze microstructural changes and evaluate the mechanical properties of TWIP steel subjected to variations in heat treatment, in order to identify optimal process conditions for enhancing the performance of TWIP steel. For this purpose, a homogenization heat treatment was conducted at 1,200 ℃ for 2 h, followed by hot rolling at temperature exceeding 1,100 ℃ and cold rolling. Annealing heat treatment is achieved using a muffle furnace in the range of 600 ℃ to 1,000 ℃. The microstructure characterization was performed with an optical microscope and X-ray diffraction. Mechanical properties are evaluated using micro Vickers hardness, tensile test, and ECO index (UTS × Elongation). The specimens annealed at 900 ℃ and 1,000 ℃ experienced a significant decrease in hardness and strength due to decarburization. Consequently, the decarburization phenomenon is closely related to the heat treatment process and mechanical properties of TWIP steel, and the effect of the microstructure change during annealing heat treatment.

• 한국표면공학회지
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• 제57권2호
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• pp.86-91
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• 2024

In this study, we investigated the effect of Na₂SiO₃ concentration on the Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation(PEO) film formation of Al6061 alloy. The morphology of the PEO films were examined by Optical Microscope(OM) and Scanning Electron Microscope(SEM). PEO film thickness increases as the Na₂SiO₃ concentration increases. The elemental analysis of PEO films was conducted using Dispersive X-ray Spectrometer(EDS). The cross-sectional elemental analysis result shows that the Si concentration tends to increase as the concentration of Na₂SiO₃ increases. X-Ray Diffraction(XRD) analysis was performed to confirm the degree of phase change according to Na₂SiO₃ concentration. In addition, Vickers hardness was measured to confirm the mechanical strength of the PEO film. As the concentration of Na₂SiO₃ increases, the hardness value also tends to increase.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제52권2호
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• pp.67-73
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• 2014

연구 목적: 본 연구의 목적은 주조, 3-D printing laser sintered 및CAD/CAM technology를 이용한 milling 방법으로 제작된 치과용 코발트-크롬 합금의 기계적 물성을 비교하고 파절 단면의 미세 구조를 살펴보는 데 있다. 이를 통해 새롭게 소개된 제작 기법 - 3D-printing laser sintered - 이 치과용 합금 제작으로 적합한 지 알아보고자 한다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 36개의 flat disc 모양의 시편을 제작하여 제작 방법에 따라 세 집단으로 나누었다; 주조 방식으로 제작한 12개, laser sintering 방법으로 12개, CAD/CAM milling 방법으로 12개의 시편을 제작하여 표면 경도 시험을 시행하였다. 또한 각 집단 별로 12개의 dumbbell 모양의 시편을 제작하여 인장 강도 시험을 시행하였다. 통계량이 비모 수적 통계 분포를 보였으므로 Kruskal-Wallis 검정을 이용하여 각 실험군의 인장 강도 시험 결과를 비교했으며, 통계적 유의 수준은P=.05로 설정하여 Mann-Whitney 및 Bonferroni 사후 검정을 시행하였다. 전자 주사 현미경을 사용하여 파절 단면의 미세 구조를 관찰하였다. 결과: Vickers hardness test에서 세 집단간에 모두 유의한 차이가 있었고, 주조 방식으로 제작된 실험군에서 가장 큰 표면 경도(455.88 Hv)가, CAD/CAM milling으로 제작된 실험군에서 가장 낮은 표면 경도(243.40 Hv)를 나타냈다. 최대 인장 강도, 0.2% 항복강도, elongation 및 elastic modulus에서 세 집단간에 모두 유의한 차이가 나타났으며, CAD/CAM milling으로 제작한 실험군에서 가장 높은 최대 인장 강도(1442.94 MPa)가, laser sintered 실험군에서 가장 큰 0.2% 항복 강도(1136.15 MPa)가 나타났다. 파절 단면의 전자 주사 현미경 관찰 결과, 주조 시편에서는 독특한 성긴 모양과 전형적인 주조 다공성 구조가 관찰되었고, laser sintered 시편에서는 편평한 면을 동반한 거친 결정 구조가, 그리고 milled 시편에서는 균일하고 규칙적인 치밀 미세 구조가 나타났다. 결론: 서로 다른 제작 방법은 코발트-크롬 합금의 물리적 성질과 파절 단면의 미세 구조에 영향을 미쳤다. 주조 방식으로 제작된 시편에서 가장 큰 표면 경도가, milling으로 제작된 시편에서 가장 큰 인장 강도를 나타냈으며, 본 연구의 모든 실험군에서 치과용 합금의 ISO 기준에 부합하는 물성을 보였다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.86-94
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• 2005

비금속 지대치 재료의 구강 내 환경변화에 따른 물리적 성질을 구명하기 위하여 4종의 지대치 재료를 다양한 환경에 보관한 후 굴곡강도 및 표면경도의 변화를 관찰하여 조건에 따른 영향을 구명하고자 이 연구를 시행하였다. Bisfil Core, Core Max, Fuji IX GP, Miracle Mix를 사용하여 굴곡강도 측정을 위한 시편을 제작한 후 최대하중을 측정하여 굴곡강도와 굴곡탄성계수를 계산하였다. 표면경도 측정을 위하여 아크릴릭 레진블럭에 상기 4종의 재료를 충전하여 중합시킨 후 순차 연마하여 경도측정을 위한 시편을 제작하고 Vickers hardness를 계산하였다. 1. 굴곡강도는 Core Max에서 가장 높고 Miracle Mix에서 가장 낮았다. 2. $37^{\circ}C$ 증류수에 24시간 보관한 군에서 Bisfil Core가 경도가 가장 높았다. 3. 30일 저장군에서는 Core Max가 경도가 가장 높았다. 4. 모든 군에서 Miracle Mix가 가장 낮은 경도를 나타냈다. 5. $2\%$ NaF용액과 0.02N lactic acid용액은 증류수보다 지대치 재료의 굴곡강도와 표면경도를 저하시켰다.

• 대한금속재료학회지
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• 제49권8호
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• pp.628-634
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• 2011

SA508 Gr.4N Ni-Cr-Mo low alloy steel, in which Ni and Cr contents are higher than in commercial SA508 Gr.3 Mn-Mo-Ni low alloy steels, may be a candidate reactor pressure vessel (RPV) material with higher strength and toughness from its tempered martensitic microstructure. The inner surface of the RPV is weld-cladded with stainless steels to prevent corrosion. The goal of this study is to evaluate the microstructural properties of the clad interface between Ni-Cr-Mo low alloy steel and stainless weldment, and the effects of post weld heat treatment (PWHT) on the properties. The properties of the clad interface were compared with those of commercial Mn-Mo-Ni low alloy steel. Multi-layer welding of model alloys with ER308L and ER309L stainless steel by the SAW method was performed, and then PWHT was conducted at $610^{\circ}C$ for 30 h. The microstructural changes of the clad interface were analyzed using OM, SEM and TEM, and micro-Vickers hardness tests were performed. Before PWHT, the heat affected zone (HAZ) showed higher hardness than base and weld metals due to formation of martensite after welding in both steels. In addition, the hardness of the HAZ in Ni-Cr-Mo low alloy steel was higher than that in Mn-Mo-Ni low alloy steel due to a comparatively high martensite fraction. The hardness of the HAZ decreased after PWHT in both steels, but the dark region was formed near the fusion line in which the hardness was locally high. In the case of Mn-Mo-Ni low alloy steel, formation of fine Cr-carbides in the weld region near the fusion line by diffusion of C from the base metal resulted in locally high hardness in the dark region. However, the precipitates of the region in the Ni-Cr-Mo low alloy steel were similar to that in the base metal, and the hardness in the region was not greatly different from that in the base metal.