학술논문

Effect of Nano Ni Particles on the Microstructure and Thermophysical Properties of Sn–Bi–Zn Heat Transfer and Heat Storage Alloys
Document Type
Academic Journal
Source
Materials. July, 2023, Vol. 16 Issue 15
Subject
X-rays -- Diffraction
Fluorescence spectroscopy -- Analysis
Zinc -- Analysis
X-ray spectroscopy -- Analysis
Alloys -- Analysis
Heat storage -- Analysis
Specialty metals industry -- Analysis
Language
English
ISSN
1996-1944
Abstract
The specific heat capacity plays a crucial role in influencing the heat transfer efficiency of materials. Considering the relatively low specific heat capacity of metals, this study focuses on investigating the impact of second-phase nano Ni particles on the microstructure and thermophysical properties of the alloy matrix. The alloys’ phase compositions and microstructures were examined using X-ray diffraction phase analysis (XRD), electron probe micromorphology analysis (EPMA), and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF). Furthermore, the thermophysical properties of the alloys were comprehensively analyzed through the employment of a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) and the laser flash method (LFA). The addition of second-phase nanoparticles significantly increased the specific heat capacity of the alloy in the liquid state; however, the phenomenon of nanoparticle agglomeration diminishes this improvement. The analysis of the specific heat enhancement mechanism indicates that ordered states are formed between the second-phase solid nanoparticles and the melted metal in the liquid state. With the increase in temperature, the destruction of these ordered states requires additional heat, resulting in the increase of specific heat capacity.
Author(s): Qingmeng Wang [1]; Xiaomin Cheng (corresponding author) [1,2,*]; Xiuli Wang [1]; Tao Yang [1]; Qianju Cheng [1]; Zhi Liu [1]; Zean Lv [1] 1. Introduction Currently, countries worldwide have [...]