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Nicolicescu C, Nicoară VH, Pascu CI, Gheorghe Ș, Burada CO, Marinca TF, Popa F. Morphological Analyses of W/Cu Functional Graded Materials Obtained by Conventional and Spark Plasma Sintering. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:ma16114126. [PMID: 37297259 DOI: 10.3390/ma16114126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The paper presents the analysis of two compaction methods for obtaining W/Cu Functional Graded Materials (FGMs) consisting of three layers with the following compositions (% weight): first layer 80 W/20 Cu, second layer 75 W/25 Cu, and third layer 65 W/35 Cu. Each layer composition was obtained using powders obtained through mechanical milling. The two compaction methods were Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) and Conventional Sintering (CS). The samples obtained after the SPS and CS were investigated from morphological (scanning electron microscopy-SEM) and compositional (energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy-EDX) points of views. Additionally, the porosities and the densities of each layer in both cases were studied. It was found that the densities of the sample's layers obtained through SPS are superior to those obtained through CS. The research emphasizes that, from a morphological point of view, the SPS process is recommended for W/Cu-FGMs, having raw materials as fine-graded powders against the CS process.
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- Faculty of Mechanics, University of Craiova, 200512 Craiova, Romania
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- Faculty of Materials Engineering and Environment, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, 400641 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Faculty of Materials Engineering and Environment, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, 400641 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Matějíček J, Mušálek R, Dlabáček Z, Klevarová V, Kocmanová L. Processing and Properties of Tungsten-Steel Composites and FGMs Prepared by Spark Plasma Sintering. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:ma15249037. [PMID: 36556842 PMCID: PMC9784626 DOI: 10.3390/ma15249037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Tungsten is the prime candidate material for the plasma-facing components of fusion reactors. For the joining of tungsten armor to the cooling system or support structure, composites or graded interlayers can be used to reduce the stress concentration at the interface. These interlayers can be produced by several technologies. Among these, spark plasma sintering appears advantageous because of its ability to fabricate fully dense parts at lower temperatures and in a shorter time than traditional powder metallurgy techniques, thanks to the concurrent application of temperature, pressure, and electrical current. In this work, spark plasma sintering of tungsten-steel composites and functionally graded layers (FGMs) was investigated. As a first step, pure tungsten and steel powders of different sizes were sintered at a range of temperatures to find a suitable temperature window for fully dense compacts. Characterization of the sintered compacts included structure (by SEM); porosity (by the Archimedean method and image analysis); thermal diffusivity (by the flash method) and mechanical properties (microhardness and flexural strength). Compacts with practically full density and fine grains were obtained; while the temperature needed to achieve full sintering decreased with decreasing powder size (down to about 1500 °C for the 0.4 μm powder). For fully sintered compacts, the hardness and thermal diffusivity increased with decreasing powder size. Composites with selected tungsten/steel ratios were produced at several conditions and characterized. At temperatures of 1100 °C or above, intermetallic formation was observed in the composites; nevertheless, without a detrimental effect on the mechanical strength. Finally, the formation of graded layers and tungsten-steel joints in various configurations was demonstrated.
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- Jiří Matějíček
- Institute of Plasma Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, 182 00 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Plasma Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, 182 00 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Plasma Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, 182 00 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Plasma Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, 182 00 Prague, Czech Republic
- Faculty of Mathermatics and Physics, Charles University, 116 36 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Plasma Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, 182 00 Prague, Czech Republic
- Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, 166 36 Prague, Czech Republic
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Wei C, Cheng J, Zhang M, Zhou R, Wei B, Yu X, Luo L, Chen P. Fabrication of diamond/W–Cu functionally graded material by microwave sintering. NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.net.2021.08.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Tarancón S, Tejado E, Richou M, Pastor J. Evaluation of tensile and elastic properties of W/Cu cold-spray coatings for application to the FGM DEMO divertor concept. FUSION ENGINEERING AND DESIGN 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2021.112719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Madhur V, Srikanth M, Annamalai AR, Muthuchamy A, Agrawal DK, Jen CP. Effect of Nano Copper on the Densification of Spark Plasma Sintered W-Cu Composites. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11020413. [PMID: 33562766 PMCID: PMC7915864 DOI: 10.3390/nano11020413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Revised: 01/31/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In the present work, nano Cu (0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 wt.%) was added to W, and W-Cu composites were fabricated using the spark plasma sintering (S.P.S.) technique. The densification, microstructural evolution, tensile strength, micro-hardness, and electrical conductivity of the W-Cu composite samples were evaluated. It was observed that increasing the copper content resulted in increasing the relative sintered density, with the highest being 82.26% in the W75% + Cu25% composite. The XRD phase analysis indicated that there was no evidence of intermetallic phases. The highest ultimate (tensile) strength, micro-hardness, and electrical conductivity obtained was 415 MPa, 341.44 HV0.1, and 28.2% IACS, respectively, for a sample containing 25 wt.% nano-copper. Fractography of the tensile tested samples revealed a mixed-mode of fracture. As anticipated, increasing the nano-copper content in the samples resulted in increased electrical conductivity.
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- Vadde Madhur
- Centre for Innovative Manufacturing Research, VIT, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632 014, India; (V.M.); (M.S.); (A.R.A.)
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- Centre for Innovative Manufacturing Research, VIT, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632 014, India; (V.M.); (M.S.); (A.R.A.)
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- Centre for Innovative Manufacturing Research, VIT, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632 014, India; (V.M.); (M.S.); (A.R.A.)
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620015, India;
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- Materials Research Institute, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA;
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Advanced Institute of Manufacturing for High-Tech Innovations, National Chung Cheng University, Chia-Yi 62102, Taiwan
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Performance assessment of thick W/Cu graded interlayer for DEMO divertor target. FUSION ENGINEERING AND DESIGN 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2020.111610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Tang Y, Qiu W, Chen L, Yang X, Song Y, Tang J. Preparation of W–V functionally gradient material by spark plasma sintering. NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.net.2020.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Electrochemical techniques as innovative tools for fabricating divertor and blanket components in fusion technology. FUSION ENGINEERING AND DESIGN 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2018.12.091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Aydinyan S, Kirakosyan H, Zakaryan M, Abovyan L, Kharatyan S, Peikrishvili A, Mamniashvili G, Godibadze B, Chagelishvili E, Lesuer D, Gutierrez M. Fabrication of Cu-W Nanocomposites by Integration of Self-Propagating High-Temperature Synthesis and Hot Explosive Consolidation Technologies. EURASIAN CHEMICO-TECHNOLOGICAL JOURNAL 2018. [DOI: 10.18321/ectj763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Manufacturing W-Cu composite nanopowders was performed via joint reduction of CuO and WO3 oxides with various ratios (W:Cu = 2:1, 1:1, 1:3, 1:13.5) using combined Mg–C reducer. Combustion synthesis was used to synthesize homogeneous composite powders of W-Cu and hot explosive consolidation (HEC) technique was utilized to fabricate dense compacts from ultrafine structured W-Cu powders. Compact samples obtained from nanometer sized SHS powders demonstrated weak relation between the susceptibility and the applied magnetic field in comparison with the W and Cu containing micrometer grain size of metals. The density, microstructural uniformity and mechanical properties of SHS&HEC prepared samples were also evaluated. Internal friction (Q-1) and Young modulus (E) of fabricated composites studied for all samples indicated that the temperature 1000 °С is optimal for full annealing of microscopic defects of structure and internal stresses. Improved characteristics for Young modulus and internal friction were obtained for the W:Cu = 1:13.5 composite. According to microhardness measurement results, W-Cu nanopowders obtained by SHS method and compacted by HEC technology were characterized by enhanced (up to 85%) microhardness.
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Exploring complex high heat flux geometries for fusion applications enabled by additive manufacturing. FUSION ENGINEERING AND DESIGN 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2018.02.097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Heuer S, Weber T, Pintsuk G, Coenen J, Matejicek J, Linsmeier C. Aiming at understanding thermo-mechanical loads in the first wall of DEMO: Stress–strain evolution in a Eurofer-tungsten test component featuring a functionally graded interlayer. FUSION ENGINEERING AND DESIGN 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2018.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Galatanu M, Enculescu M, Galatanu A. Thermophysical properties of Cu-ZrO2 composites as potential thermal barrier materials for a DEMO W-monoblock divertor. FUSION ENGINEERING AND DESIGN 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2018.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Galatanu M, Enculescu M, Ruiu G, Popescu B, Galatanu A. Cu-based composites as thermal barrier materials in DEMO divertor components. FUSION ENGINEERING AND DESIGN 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2017.02.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Liang C, Fan J, Gong H. Cohesion strength and atomic structure of W-Cu graded interfaces. FUSION ENGINEERING AND DESIGN 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2017.02.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Weber T, Aktaa J. Numerical assessment of functionally graded tungsten/steel joints for divertor applications. FUSION ENGINEERING AND DESIGN 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2010.12.084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Microstructure and thermal property of tungsten coatings prepared by vacuum plasma spraying technology. FUSION ENGINEERING AND DESIGN 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2010.04.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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High heat load tests on W/Cu mock-ups and evaluation of their application to EAST device. FUSION ENGINEERING AND DESIGN 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2007.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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