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THE THERMAL ANALYSIS OF POLYSTYRENE FOUNDRY MODEL


The article presents the results of thermogravimetric (TG) investigations of a polystyrene foundry model. The study was conducted for three polystyrenes - Owipian (Syntos Oświęcim), copolymer PS and PSX (France)....

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TECHNOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF THE SYNTHESIS OF METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES REINFORCED WITH CENOSPHERES


The paper presents a method of casting metal matrix composite materials based on light alloys reinforced with cenospheres. The cenospheres, which are product of fly ash processing by flotation, were formed into the...

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EFFECT OF HEAT TREATMENT ON STRUCTURE OF THE INCONEL 740 TYPE ALLOY


The Inconel 740 type nickel alloy was melted in a vacuum, medium frequency induction furnace. During melting the inert gas (argon) atmosphere was used Metal was poured into a ceramic mould based on ethyl silicate. ...

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FLY ASH AS A COMPONENT OF THE REINFORCEMENT OF LIGHT ALLOY METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES. PART 1. COAL COMBUSTION BY-PRODUCTS MANAGEMENT


The first part of the publication presents the structure of global power industry market. Fundamental technologies of heat and electricity production in conventional coal combustion processes are considered,with sp...

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THERMOPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF CAST IRON USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF BRAKE DISCS


This paper presents the results of measurements of thermophysical properties of automotive brake discs made from gray cast iron. The samples were tested before and after operation in the braking system. Thermal con...

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KINETICS OF THE DECOMPOSITION OF AUSFERRITIC STRUCTURE IN COPPER-NICKEL ADI


To determine the kinetics of ausferrite decomposition in copper-nickel ADI, a kinetic model of Johnson-Mehl-Avrami (JMA), designed for the investigations under non-isothermal conditions, was used. Applying the Netz...

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ALFA COMPOSITES FABRICATED BY MECHANICAL ALLOYING - ANALYSIS OF THE REINFORCING PHASE DISTRIBUTION BY COMPUTED MICROTOMOGRAPHY


The paper presents the results of examinations of composite samples in which the reinforcement is waste fly ash from power plants, while matrix is an aluminium (A8). The agglomerates of master composite obtained by...

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WETTING and JOINING of HfB2 and Ta with Ni


The wetting behavior of Ni on a HfB2/Ta assembly was examined in vacuum using dense HfB2 (99.5% purity) produced, without sintering aids, by HP-HT at 7 GPa. The real-time imaging by a high res...

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NITROGEN AND BORON EFFECT ON STRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATIONS TAKING PLACE IN DUCTILE IRON DURING AUSTEMPERING TREATMENT


The role of interstitial elements, i.e. nitrogen and boron, in the process of ductile iron solidification and heat treatment of castings was discussed. Austempering of ductile iron aims at obtaining an ausferritic ...

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ANALYSIS OF THE POURING AND SOLIDIFICATION PROCESS OF ALLOYED STEEL CASTINGS FOR LOW - TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE


The study forms a part of the program of applied industrial research executed under Target Project No. ROW-II-403/2008 at MAGNUS-NORD Sp z o.o in Toruń. Pouring and solidification of two large steel castings weigh...

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DETERMINATION OF THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY OF SELECTED TYPES OF DUCTILE IRON (SPHEROIDAL GRAPHITE/CAST IRON) BY MEANS OF THERMAL DIFFUSIVITY MEASUREMENTS WITH LASER-FLASH METHOD


This paper presents the results of measurements of thermal conductivity coefficient as a function of temperature for two species of spheroidal cast iron by using one of the most modern experimental sets LFA 427 (La...

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IDENTIFICATION BY DSH POWDER METHOD OF CRYSTAL PHASES OF SILICA IN DUST EMITTED FROM SAND FOUNDRY


In view of the documented pathogenic effect on human health of dust containing crystalline silica, an attempt has been made to identify different variations of polymorphic silica in samples of dust emitted from fou...

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EFFECT OF HEAT TREATMENT ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF GS-20Mn5 CAST STEEL ASSIGNED FOR OPERATION AT LOW TEMPERATURES


The study formed a part of industrial (applied) research executed under Target Project ROW-II-403/2008 at MAGNUS-NORD in Toruń. The aim of the study was to select the heat treatment parameters ensuring the require...

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EFFECT OF OXIDE NANOCOATING ON SURFACE TENSION MEASUREMENTS OF PURE TIN


Surface tension of liquid tin under high vacuum was measured by the technique of large drop, using a versatile set of apparatus for high temperature testing of the properties of liquid metals and alloys. Two proced...

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SELECTED THERMO-PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF ZIRCONIA POWDERS BASED ON RARE EARTH ELEMENTS SUCH AS RE2Zr2O7 (RE - Gd, La, Sm, Nd) FOR THERMAL SPRAY COATING OF BARRIER LAYERS


Paper presents results of investigations of selected thermophysical properties of ceramics powders RE2Zr2O7 (RE - Gd, La, Nd, Sm) type, used for thermal spray coatings. In compariso...

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AN ASSESSMENT OF THE POSSIBILITIES TO SHAPE THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF CAST AZ91 MAGNESIUM ALLOY THROUGH APPLICATION OF PROPER HEAT TREATMENT


The aim of this publication is to assess the effect of different types of the standard heat treatment on changes in mechanical properties at room temperature of magnesium alloy from AZ91 family referred to the same...

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INVESTIGATIONS OF A CORRELATION BETWEEN THE TYPE AND AMOUNT OF MODIFIER, HIGH-TEMPERATURE TRANSFORMATIONS AND RESIDUAL STRENGTH OF SANDS WITH MODIFIED SODIUM SILICATES


The article presents the results of high-temperature investigations of the modified samples of hydrated sodium silicate and of the sand mixtures with an addition of this compound. To improve the knocking out proper...

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HYDROGEN CONTENT IN GREY IRON CASTINGS MADE BY THE LOST FOAM PROCESS


One of the main parameters that determine the correct run of pattern evaporation process is the type and volume of gas evolved from a foamed polystyrene pattern during its evaporation. The process of pattern evapor...

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STUDIES ON THE PROPERTIES IMPROVEMENT AND APPLICATION OF NEW INORGANIC BINDERS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY MOULDING AND CORE SANDS


The article gives the results obtained in a fragment of the studies, carried out under a statutory activity, on optimising of the foundry sand technology with new modified inorganic binders, chemically bonded and C...

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RECYCLING OF WASTE FLY ASH FORMED DURING COMBUSTION OF HARD COAL FOR USE IN MOULDING MIXTURES MANUFACTURE


The article is a compilation of the most important results obtained during execution of own research project regarding the possibility of using fly ash formed during combustion of hard coal as a base granular material ...

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HIGH TEMPERATURE BEHAVIOR OF Fe-Cr-Al STEEL UNDER OXIDIZING CONDITIONS – A REVIEW


This work reviews the current state of research regarding high temperature oxidation resistance of Fe-Cr-Al steels, that belong to a family of AFA (Alumina Forming Alloys). The behavior of these steels in hot gases...

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HIGH-TEMPERATURE SULPHIDATION OF Fe-Cr-Al STEELS: THE PRESENT STATE OF THE ART AND FUTURE RESEARCH


This work reviews the current state of research regarding high temperature sulphidation resistance of Fe-Cr-Al steels that belong to a family of AFA (Alumina Forming Alloys). The behavior of these steels in hot gas...

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EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SPECIAL HEAT TREATMENT CARRIED OUT ON AZ91 MAGNESIUM ALLOY TO PREVENT THE GRAIN GROWTH


Properly conducted heat treatment of cast magnesium alloys is a very important tool in increasing the mechanical properties of castings. Nevertheless, during high temperature annealing of castings made from magnesi...

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Fly ash as the reinforcement of light alloy metal matrix composites. Part 2: High temperature investigations


The second part of the publication presents the results of high temperature investigations of selected sorts of fly ash serving as a reinforcement in ALFA composites. Using graphs illustrating changes of sample dimensions in function of temperatur...

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EFFECT OF THERMAL CONDITIONING OF THE SODIUM SILICATE GLASS ON THE VALUE OF ZETA POTENTIAL OF THE SOLUBLE SODIUM SILICATE


Problems connected with a change of Zeta potential values of soluble sodium silicate are presented. Soluble sodium silicate was made from sodium-silicate glass to thermally conditioned at a temperature of 1350°C fo...

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EFFECT OF ZINC CONTENT AND TEMPERATURE ON COPPER SOLDERABILITY WITH Sn-xZn (x = 4.5; 90; 95 wt.%) ALLOYS


The aim of this study was to determine the effect of temperature and Zn content on the solderability of Cu substrates with liquid Sn-xZn alloys (4.5; 90; 95 wt.% Zn). Solderability tests were carried out by the wetting balance test which allows th...

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EFFECT OF SURFACE COATING AND FLUX TYPE ON THE SOLDERABILITY OF PCB BY LEAD-FREE SAC305 ALLOY


This paper presents the results of tests on the effect of the surface coating and flux type on the solderability of PCB by lead-free tin-based SAC305 (SnAg3.0Cu0.5) alloy determining the size of the contact angle by a wetting balance method. The s...

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EFFECT OF CALCIUM CARBIDE MODIFICATION ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF BA 1044 BRONZE


The effect of solution heat treatment with jet cooling and modification with C + Ca and CaC2 on the behaviour of BA1044 alloy in as-cast state, and after solution heat treatment and toughening was examined. The microjet modification and...

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THE EFFECT OF Ca ADDITION ON THE MICROSTRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF AZ91 ALLOY


This paper presents the results of research work related with the effect of calcium on the microstructure and mechanical properties of AZ91 alloy. Samples of appropriately prepared alloy grades containing the addition of calcium in different conce...

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EFFECT OF ZINC CONTENT AND TEMPERATURE ON NICKEL SOLDERABILITY WITH Sn-xZn (x = 4.5, 90, 95 wt%) ALLOYS


The aim of this study was to determine the effect of temperature and zinc content on the solderability of nickel substrates with liquid Sn-xZn alloys (4.5, 90, 95 wt% Zn). Solderability tests were carried out by the wetting balance method which al...

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SELECTED THERMOPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF ALUMINUM MATRIX COMPOSITES SUBJECTED TO MULTIPLE REMELTING


This article presents the results of research on selected thermophysical properties of the commercial F3S.10S, F3S.20S, F3S.30S metal matrix composites (MMCs) based on the Al359 alloy matrix reinforced with SiC particles added in an amount of 10 v...

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AN INNOVATIVE METHOD FOR THE FABRICATION OF COMPOSITE RODS REINFORCED WITH WASTE MATERIALS


The paper presents the results of examinations of composite samples in which the reinforcement is waste fly ash from power plants, while matrix is aluminum (99,98 wt.%). The agglomerates of master composite obtained by mechanical alloying were sub...

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TECHNOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF ALLOYS BASED ON THE Fe-Al SYSTEM


Melting of cast steel based on Fe-Al system was described. Problems of technological nature related with the melting process performance, starting with computer simulation and in the casting treatment ending, were discussed. The outcome of the stu...

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THE ASSESSMENT OF CHANGES OF THE STRUCTURE OF DUCTILE CAST IRON DEPENDING ON THE TIME AND TEMPERATURE OF THE METALLURGIC PROCESS


The results of technological tests (chemical composition, solidification curves, microstructure) of ductile cast iron smelting in the Foundry Research Institute in an induction furnace. In the case of crystallization of spheroidal graphite no long...

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CORROSION OF STEEL AND SPHEROIDAL FERRITIC CAST IRON IN LIQUID TIN


The article presents a course of static corrosion of spheroidal ferritic cast iron, austenite stainless steel X2CrNi19-12 (00H18N10) and samples of low-alloy construction steel 12CrMo4-5 (15HM) in liquid tin. The tests were performed at temperatur...

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The use of TTT diagrams of low-alloy ductile cast iron to develop a technology for the production of ADI


The presented paper is a description of the significance of CCT and TTT diagrams in the processes of heat treatment of ductile cast iron, and especially during the production of ADI. A review of literature in the subject was made. Own research inc...

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Computer simulation of stresses occurring as a result of applied heat treatment


On the basis of assumed curves of treatment the distribution of temperature fields was determined in selected model castings achieved during heat analysis, then assuming these values as boundary conditions an integrated strength analysis was carri...

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Fly ash as a reinforcement of light metal matrix composites. Part 3. The influence of a chemical composition on characteristic fusibility temperatures of coal fly ashes


Temperature properties of fly ash are closely correlated to the chemical composition and proportions of the main compounds, comprising the waste material. Statistical analysis of data obtained during the measurement of fusibility, showed a high co...

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The effect of the addition of circulating scrap on the tensile properties of die cast magnesium alloy


Recycling of magnesium alloys is a complex issue not only because of their high reactivity and flammability even below melting temperature, but primarily because of a lack of equipment and experience in foundries. Nonetheless the environmental fac...

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High temperature performance of materials for the energy sector exposed to water steam


In this work, issues regarding the energy sector in Poland are described in terms of subcritical technology which is commonly used and plays the most important role in electric power production. In such technology steam temperature reaches 500-530...

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Assessment of aluminium steel casting fluidity


This text presents the methodology and results of testing aluminium steel casting fluidity obtained in the bar test. These results have been compared with the fluidity of chrome-nickel-copper steel casting tested under the same conditions. The cou...

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Influence of the structure index WB of the soluble sodium silicate on the residual strength of molding sand


Results of Rctk residual strength tests are presented for samples of moulding sands prepared with a stable content of soluble sodium silicate binding agents of different WB structure indicator values, hardened in the ester pr...

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Application of X-ray computed tomography to compare gravity casting to counter-gravity low-pressure air-melted process


The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the internal structure of alloys similar to AlSi9Mg (EN AC-43300), made with the counter-gravity low-pressure air-melted process (CLA) and with the gravity casting process. The X-ray computed tomography (CT...

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Possibilities of waste binder reclamation using the example of moulding sands with water glass hardened by the conventional drying process


The article presents the results of preliminary studies on the possible application of innovative activation treatments of inorganic binders during the reclamation of waste water glass moulding sands hardened by conventional drying. The test mould...

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The influence of the drop-size effect on the wetting kinetics in SAC305/Ni system


The studies of the drop-size effect on the wetting kinetics of the nickel substrate by lead-free solder were performed by the sessile drop method in a vacuum at a temperature of 260°C.In this work, Sn-based alloy SAC305 (Ag - 3.0 wt. %, ...

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Aromatic compounds in waste gases formed during thermal decomposition of foundry binders


The paper presents the results of analysis of gases formed under the impact of high temperature acting on moulding sands with the addition of selected organic resins and hardeners, commonly used in foundries as binders for these sands. As a resear...

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High-temperature oxidation of cast steel in water vapour


The article presents the results of studies of the oxidation process conducted at 900°C for 12 hours in an atmosphere of water vapour on cast heat-resistant steel with a diversified structure (ferritic-austenitic, austenitic, and austenitic wi...

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Production of castings with non-dendritic structure using the Rapid Slurry Forming method


The article describes several variations of the semi-solid metal processing (SSM) technique rendering castings with non-dendritic structure and significantly improved mechanical properties. The metal slurry was produced using the Rapid Slurry Form...

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Comparative analysis of solidification curves obtained by thermal analysis system and multi-channel digital recorder


The aim of the study was to determine the possibilities and conditions for the use of a multi-channel digital recorder to control cast iron quality by rapid thermal analysis. A computer program cooperating with a digital recorder was developed. It...

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Effect of oxidation and mechanical damage of PCBs with OSP finish on their solderability with SAC305 alloy


The paper focuses on the experimental investigation of wetting behavior and solderability of commercial lead-free solder on Printed Circuit Board (PCB) covered with an OSP finish (Organic Surface Protectant) characterized by physical (mechanically...

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High temperature corrosion of low alloyed steel in air and salt mist atmospheres


The aim of this work has been to show the influence of air oxidation and salt mist corrosion on the behaviour of low alloyed steels 18K (K18), 16M (16Mo3), 15HM (13CrMo4-4) and finally 10CrMo9-10 (10H2M) employed in the Polish energy sector. The e...

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Determination of the optimal austempering parameters of Ni-Cu (Mo,Mn) ductile iron based on CCT and TTT diagrams


In the research, a complex procedure was performed to determine the optimal parameters of thermal treatment of ductile iron with Ni, Cu, Mo and Mn additions which underwent austempering in order to obtain the ADI cast iron. Based on the constructe...

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Improvement of plasticity of the AlSi11 alloy due to soft annealing treatment


The paper presents research on the possibility of improving the plasticity of near-eutectic AlSi11 alloy by the use of soft annealing treatment. For two assumed input quantities, i.e. temperature and duration of the soaking treatment, based on the...

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Perspectives and directions of the development of new generation lead-free soldering alloys and their application possibilities in the consumer electronics lead-free soldering technology


The new technological challenges and the high economical and commercial potential connected with the development of new generation soldering alloys used in the consumer electronics lead-free soldering technology is a subject which is gaining incre...

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Chromatographic analysis of selected products of thermal decomposition of core sands made in cold-box technology


Loose rapid hardening masses with synthetic resins, customarily called cold-box technologies, have dominated the process of casting core production. A distinguishing feature of these technologies is the manner of mass preparation without the use o...

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Studies of hardening kinetics of selected self-hardening masses at low temperatures


The article presents an analysis of the kinetics of the hardening process of self-hardening masses. In this study, moulding sand with a quartz sand grain matrix by Sibelco, main fraction Fm 0.40; 0.32; 0.20 mm, was used. Two resins were...

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Effect of a biodegradable addition as a binary binder component for cast moulding and core sands on the properties of the binder and the sands


The increasing requirements concerning the emission of hazardous substances force the casting industry to search for new, more environment-friendly solutions. Such solutions may include technologies of developing moulding and core sands with the u...

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Analysis of the drying process of moistened surface layers of sand moulds and cores on the example of moulding sand with water glass


An analysis of the drying process of surface layers of sand moulds and cores (made of loose self-hardening moulding sand with hydrated sodium silicate hardened with a liquid ester hardener) which was previously subjected to the process of moisture...

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Studies of protective coatings used for metal moulds


The die casting method is based on casting into permanent metal moulds, which makes it possible to obtain a large amount of casts with practically identical shapes. Compared to the technology of sand mould casting, this method has many advantages....

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Stability of metal-ceramic slurry after multiple re-melting of A359 aluminum alloy based composite reinforced with Al2O3 particles


The sessile drop method was adopted to investigate the effect of multiple re-melting and casting of metal matrix composite on the structural stability of metal-ceramic slurry. Commercial aluminum matrix composite made of the A359Al alloy reinforce...

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Thermophysical properties of CuNiMoMn Austempered Ductile Iron


The aim of the study was to determine the thermophysical characteristics of CuNiMoMn austempered ductile iron (ADI) obtained as a result of standard, one-step heat treatment performed at various temperatures.Temperature-dependent physical pr...

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The process of bonding by methacrylamide polymerization conducted in situ on a mineral matrix


The process of bonding by polymerization of methacrylamide was performed in situ on a quartz matrix at 25°C as well as in a microwave field (150°C; 800 W; 2.45 GHz). The composition of the reaction mixture, beside methylacrylamide as the m...

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Structural studies (FTIR, DRIFT) of CMS-Na0.6 etherified starch for applications in moulding sands technology


Structural (FTIR) and thermo-analytic (DRIFT) studies were conducted on modified starch in the form of sodium salt of carboxymethyl starch (CMS-Na0.6) in the initial state, i.e. a colloidal solution, and in a cross-linked form prepared ...

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Effect of the way of modification of hydrated sodium silicate on the effectiveness of the changes in the residual strength of a moulding sand


The article discusses the ways of modification of hydrated sodium silicate as a silicate binder of moulding sands which were applied in the studies. It determines the change in the residual strength of the moulding sand with used silicate binders ...

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Effect of vanadium on the crystallization process, microstructure and properties of Al-Si alloy EN AC-46000


The paper presents the results of the study of Al-Si alloys with a vanadium addition used in pressure casting. The hypoeutectic Al-Si alloy grade EN AC-46000 was applied as the initial alloy. The master alloy AlV10 was introduced into the initial ...

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Characteristics of the thermal process of polystyrene model gasification


The article presents an analysis of the thermal process of polystyrene model gasification. It discusses the investigation results of the effect of temperature on the gasification kinetics of the examined polystyrene model samples. It analyzes the ...

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Investigation of mechanical properties and coefficients of sound insulation of innovative silicone composite material


A new non-combustible, non-flammable, waterproof, long-lasting, heat-insulating composite material was made of glass foam granules (derived from glass waste) and a hydraulic inorganic binder in the form of a white Portland cement solution (CE...

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Development of a technology for the production of ceramic moulds with reduced thermal conductivity to control the solidification of thin-walled castings


During the project a technology of making ceramic moulds using aluminosilicate microspheres was developed. According to the developed technology, ceramic samples were used to determine thermal conductivity in the temperature range of 500°C to ...

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XRD phase investigations of steam oxidized Fe and Ni rich Cr alloys


The aim of this work was to summarise XRD investigations performed after the tests carried out in steam oxidation conditions in the temperature range 700‒800°C for 3000 hours. In this work, two solid-solution strengthened alloys; Haynes®...

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High temperature corrosion of metallic materials in coal fired power plant boilers


The aim of this work was to perform high temperature tests in steam conditions at 700‒800°C for 3000 hours. In this work seven alloys were studied: Cr rich austenitic steels 309S, 310S, HR3C, and two solid-solution strengthened Ni based allo...

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The evaluation of microporosity and mechanical properties in high strength aluminum alloys with the use of numerical analysis and computed tomography


One of the aspects of sustainable development is the reduction of the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere. This could be achieved for example by the reduction of fuel consumption. That is why the research for the new construction and...

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Wettability, reactivity and interfaces in the Gd/TiO2 system


High-temperature interaction of liquid Gd in contact with dense, polycrystalline TiO2 substrate, was investigated. Wettability and reactivity tests were carried out at two different temperatures (1362°C and 1412°C) in flowing ga...

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Investigation of the interaction between the CuZn38Pb2 matrix and the Fe reinforcement phase during the production of the complex relief MMCs


The present paper is relevant to the investigation of the interaction between the copper alloy metal matrix (CuZn38Pb2) and the reinforcement phase (Fe) during the production of "hybrid" complex relief MMCs. An innovative production method is used...

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Wetting behavior of Si-13.5B alloy on polycrystalline h-BN-based substrates


In this work, for the first time the results of an experimental evaluation of the high temperature behavior of molten Si-B alloy in contact with refractory materials at temperatures up to 1750°C, under static argon atmosphere (p = 850-900 mbar...

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Viscous flow features of amorphous Zr65(Ni,Pd)35 alloy


Viscous flow behavior of amorphous Zr65(Ni,Pd)35 alloy has been studied at a heating rate of 20 K/min. The viscosity experimental results are interpreted on the basis of the free volume model. The values of the model paramete...

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A comparison of various imaging modes in scanning electron microscopy during evaluation of selected Si/refractory sessile drop couples after wettability tests at ultra-high temperature


In this work, FEI SciosTM field emission gun scanning electron microscope (FEG SEM) equipped with a unique combination of analytical and imaging detectors was utilized to examine structure and chemistry of selected Si/refractory couples...

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Thermophysical properties of selected vermicular graphite cast iron alloy


The paper presents the results of thermophysical properties of selected vermicular graphite cast iron with nominal chemical composition of 3.70 C; 2.30 Si; 0.44 Mn; 0.054 P; 0.015 S; 0.017 Mg (wt. %). The comparative studies of the alloy were perf...

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High-temperature interaction of molten vermicular graphite cast iron with Al2O3 substrate


The wetting behavior and reactivity between molten cast iron (originally vermicular graphite cast iron, containing in wt. %: 3.70 C, 2.30 Si, 0.44 Mn, 0.054 P, 0.017 Mg, 0.015 S) and commercial polycrystalline alumina (Al2O3 ...

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The effect of acetone on ABS used in the 3D printing of casting models


The aim of the study was to improve the quality of 3D prints obtained by the FDM method (Fused Deposition Modeling) from ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene), used for casting models. The agent used for smoothing the ABS was acetone.The pro...

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Microstructural characterization of Inconel 713C superalloy after creep testing


The main aim of this investigation was to determine the microstructural degradation of Inconel 713C superalloy during creep at high homologous temperature. The alloy in as cast condition was characterized by large microstructural heterogeneity. In...

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High temperature wettability and reactivity between molten Mg in contact with Ni substrate


The paper focuses on the experimental investigation of high temperature wetting behaviour of liquid pure Mg during a contact heating on Ni substrate by the sessile drop method. High temperature wettability test was performed by the ...

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Influence of two-step austempering process on mechanical properties and wear resistance of carbidic austempered ductile iron (CADI)


CADI (Carbidic ADI) - ausferritic ductile iron containing carbides - is a relatively new engineering material which exhibits excellent wear resistance and adequate impact strength. In this work the influence of two-step austempering process on sel...

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Technical and economic aspects of technological conversion of Ni-based superalloys working in extreme conditions


The essence of the conversion process is the introduction of innovative in terms of materials and technology of cast parts, as components of manufactured machines and equipment in place of the traditional elements forged, welded, mechanically asse...

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The influence of heating method and the thickness of measuring cores made of olivine moulding sands with sodium silicate on the deformation tested with a DMA Hot-Distortion device


The article raises the issue of the influence of increased temperature on olivine moulding and core sands with an inorganic binder from the group of unmodified kinds of hydrated sodium silicates. Produced at laboratory conditions,&n...

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Material-technological conversion of nickel alloys. Part 2. Technological problems of the casting process


The aim of the second part of the study was to make utility castings of refractory nickel alloys, traditionally processed plastically, intended for use in extremely difficult conditions. The related technological problems and obtained ef...

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A method of melting and casting zirconium 702 alloy


This article presents a method of melting zirconium alloy in an induction vacuum furnace using a thermally insulated graphite crucible. The design of the Supercast Titan induction centrifugal furnace allows for the quick melting of metal alloys in...

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Assessment criteria for binding characteristics of foundry bentonites


The paper presents laboratory test results for an assessment of the binding characteristics of two grades of calcium bentonite compounds for casting moulds. The bentonite compounds were chemically modified with sodium carbonate at several differen...

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Thermophysical properties of 30MCDB64-M and 30NSCDV86-M cast steel in cast condition


This paper presents the results of complex investigations into the thermophysical properties of 30MCDB64-M and 30NSCDV86-M cast steel, including temperature conductivity, thermal conductivity, specific heat, thermal expansion and the change of den...

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Resistivity of aluminium alloyed cast steel


The paper presents the results of investigations of two cast steel grades (further referred to as Alloy 1 and Alloy 2). Alloy 1 contains, among others, 0.25% C, 11.5% Al, 5.85% Cr, 1.97% Mo, in Alloy 2 was obtained 0.035% C, 13...

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Testing of mechanical properties and computer simulations of the manufacturing process of castings obtained in gypsum moulds from high-strength AlZnMgCu aluminum alloys


The paper presents an attempt to assess the mechanical properties of high-strength AlZnMgCu aluminium alloy samples cast in gypsum moulds. The first stage of the study involved the use of computer simulations to select the opti...

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Measurement of gas contents in a metal bath as a method for the optimisation of deoxidation and modification procedures for cast steel


The paper presents the results of works concerning the optimisation of the process of steel melting for castings of industrial fittings in an induction furnace with an acid lining. Materials containing high activity elements such as Al, Ca, Ti, Zr...

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Industrial mineralogy of the Polish fly ashes and their unique utilization


This study was undertaken to recognize sintering-, softening-, melting-, flow temperature, mineralogy, chemistry and prospects for utilization of the Polish fly ashes (FA, FAs). The study is metallurgy-foundry oriented, i.e. it regards the ashes a...

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