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The Role of Bi/Material Interface in Integrity of Layered Metal/Ceramic
Masini, Alessia ; Černý, Martin (referee) ; Bermejo, Raul (referee) ; Chlup, Zdeněk (advisor)
The present doctoral thesis summarises results of investigation focused on the characterisation of materials involved in Solid Oxide Cell technology. The main topic of investigation was the ceramic cell, also known as MEA. Particular attention was given to the role that bi-material interfaces, co-sintering effects and residual stresses play in the resulting mechanical response. The first main goal was to investigate the effects of the manufacturing process (i.e. layer by layer deposition) on the mechanical response; to enable this investigation, electrode layers were screen-printed one by one on the electrolyte support and experimental tests were performed after every layer deposition. The experimental activity started with the measurement of the elastic characteristics. Both elastic and shear moduli were measured via three different techniques at room and high temperature. Then, uniaxial and biaxial flexural strengths were determined via two loading configurations. The analysis of the elastic and fracture behaviours of the MEA revealed that the addition of layers to the electrolyte has a detrimental effect on the final mechanical response. Elastic characteristics and flexural strength of the electrolyte on the MEA level are sensibly reduced. The reasons behind the weakening effect can be ascribed to the presence and redistribution of residual stresses, changes in the crack initiation site, porosity of layers and pre-cracks formation in the electrode layers. Finally, the coefficients of thermal expansion were evaluated via dilatometry on bulk materials serving as inputs for finite elements analyses supporting experiments and results interpretation. The second most important goal was to assess the influence of operating conditions on the integrity of the MEA. Here interactions of ceramic–metal interfaces within the repetition unit operating at high temperatures and as well at both oxidative and reductive atmospheres were investigated. The elastic and fracture responses of MEA extracted from SOC stacks after several hours of service were analysed. Layer delamination and loss of mechanical strength were observed with increasing operational time. Moreover, SEM observations helped to detect significant microstructural changes of the electrodes (e.g. demixing, coarsening, elemental migration and depletion), which might be responsible for decreased electrochemical performances. All the materials presented in this work are part of SOC stacks produced and commercialised by Sunfire GmbH, which is one of the world leading companies in the field.
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The Role of Bi/Material Interface in Integrity of Layered Metal/Ceramic
Masini, Alessia ; Černý, Martin (referee) ; Bermejo, Raul (referee) ; Chlup, Zdeněk (advisor)
The present doctoral thesis summarises results of investigation focused on the characterisation of materials involved in Solid Oxide Cell technology. The main topic of investigation was the ceramic cell, also known as MEA. Particular attention was given to the role that bi-material interfaces, co-sintering effects and residual stresses play in the resulting mechanical response. The first main goal was to investigate the effects of the manufacturing process (i.e. layer by layer deposition) on the mechanical response; to enable this investigation, electrode layers were screen-printed one by one on the electrolyte support and experimental tests were performed after every layer deposition. The experimental activity started with the measurement of the elastic characteristics. Both elastic and shear moduli were measured via three different techniques at room and high temperature. Then, uniaxial and biaxial flexural strengths were determined via two loading configurations. The analysis of the elastic and fracture behaviours of the MEA revealed that the addition of layers to the electrolyte has a detrimental effect on the final mechanical response. Elastic characteristics and flexural strength of the electrolyte on the MEA level are sensibly reduced. The reasons behind the weakening effect can be ascribed to the presence and redistribution of residual stresses, changes in the crack initiation site, porosity of layers and pre-cracks formation in the electrode layers. Finally, the coefficients of thermal expansion were evaluated via dilatometry on bulk materials serving as inputs for finite elements analyses supporting experiments and results interpretation. The second most important goal was to assess the influence of operating conditions on the integrity of the MEA. Here interactions of ceramic–metal interfaces within the repetition unit operating at high temperatures and as well at both oxidative and reductive atmospheres were investigated. The elastic and fracture responses of MEA extracted from SOC stacks after several hours of service were analysed. Layer delamination and loss of mechanical strength were observed with increasing operational time. Moreover, SEM observations helped to detect significant microstructural changes of the electrodes (e.g. demixing, coarsening, elemental migration and depletion), which might be responsible for decreased electrochemical performances. All the materials presented in this work are part of SOC stacks produced and commercialised by Sunfire GmbH, which is one of the world leading companies in the field.
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Basic features of aggregate-matrix-interface fracture of concrete: pilot modelling
Vyhlídal, M. ; Šimonová, H. ; Veselý, V. ; Keršner, Z. ; Klusák, Jan ; Malíková, Lucie
In this paper, the attention is paid to investigation of the importance of the Interfacial Transition Zone (ITZ) in concrete for the global fracture behaviour. A simplified cracked geometry (consisting matrix, ITZ and aggregate) is modelled by means of the finite element method with a crack terminating at the matrix-ITZ interface. Numerical studies assuming two various ITZ thicknesses and several various ITZ elastic moduli are performed. Based on the values of the opening stress ahead of the crack tip (its average value and stress range) a few conclusions are discussed. The pilot analyses dealing with the effect of ITZ on the stress distribution should contribute to better description of toughening mechanisms in silicate-based composites.
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Fracture behaviour of high-chromium 9% and 14% Cr-Mo and Cr-W steels
Hadraba, Hynek ; Stratil, Luděk ; Kazimierzak, B. ; Fournier, B. ; Dlouhý, Ivo
The paper describes the influence of the microstructure (coming from the chemical composition and extrusion shape) of 9 and 14%Cr- W(Mo)-Ti-Y2O3 ODS steels prepared by mechanical alloying and subsequent hot-extrusion on their impact properties. The chemical composition and corresponding microstructure plays a major role on the impact properties. 9Cr-2W ferritic-martensitic steel present lower upper shelf energy (USE) about 7 J and a lower ductile to brittle transition temperature (DBTT) about -30°C compared to 14Cr-1W ferritic steel one. The transition energy curves of low-activation ferritic 14Cr-1W ODS steel was shifted by about 50°C toward lower temperatures and USE by about 4 J towards higher energies. The extrusion shape also plays a role on the impact properties. The texture caused by the forming process strongly influenced the impact behaviour of the steels. The extensive splitting of the fracture surfaces of plate shaped steel comparing with steels extruded as bar was found.
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Effect of coating on fracture behaviour of ceramic foams under tensile loading
Řehořek, Lukáš ; Dlouhý, Ivo ; Chlup, Zdeněk
Cellular structures are promising type of architecture for a lot of materials whether made of metals, plastic or ceramic. Target applications are those where lightweight, damping and and/or stiff properties are required. With combination of different kinds of materials the foamed composites with favourable mechanical properties can be developed. In case of ceramic foams the main disadvantage – brittleness – can be reduced. For straight forward application of this materials all types of mechanical properties have to be known. The tensile properties of open cell ceramic foam material based on alumina coated by various materials are presented in this paper.
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Influence of surface hardening on fracture behaviour of steels
Dlouhý, Ivo ; Chlup, Zdeněk ; Hadraba, Hynek
The paper is focused on the phenomena associated with fracture in surface layer produced by three different procedures. Standard cementing, nitriding and surface hardening were applied onto surfaces of six low alloy structural steels. For fracture behaviour evaluation Charpy type specimen with U notch were applied the surface of the notch radius was hardened too. The samples were loaded by means of an instrumented impact pendulum. The evaluation and classification of different fracture behaviour modes have been based on evaluation of load – flexure traces supported by fractographic analysis. Knowledge obtained were summarised into general schematics of failure modes. As the most detrimental for the fracture resistance the surface cementing was found. The surface hardening showed the minimal negative effect on crack initiation and relatively small fracture resistance decrease.
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