| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1628111 | Journal of Iron and Steel Research, International | 2016 | 5 Pages |
The surface of Ni61 Nb39 crystalline ingot was treated by laser surface melting with different processing parameters. A fully amorphous layer with a thickness of approximately 10 μm could be produced on the top surface under optimal parameters. An amorphous-crystalline composite layer with the depth from 10 to 50 μm, consisting of amorphous matrix and intermetallic phases of Ni3Nb and Ni6Nb7, could be formed. The micro-hardness (about 831 HV) of the treated surface was remarkably improved by nearly 100% compared with the value of the crystalline substrate caused by the formation of the fully amorphous structure. A finite volume simulation was adopted to evaluate the temperature distribution in the laser-affected zone of Ni61 Nb39 alloys and to reveal the mechanism of glass formation in the laser-affected zone.
