Le sujet porte essentiellement sur la caractérisation du PolyEthylène Haute Densité (PEHD) à l'échelle de la microstructure au cours de sollicitations mécaniques. Une première partie présente une stratégie de modélisation du comportement du polymère qui se veut à la fois représentative des observations mécaniques macroscopiques et surtout adaptée à une métrologie fine de ses paramètres constitutifs. L'accent se porte ensuite sur des techniques d'investigation à la mésoéchelle (ordre du micromètre) par technique in-situ de transport de lumière incohérente polarisée (IPSLT) et par microtomographie X réalisée sous rayonnement synchrotron. L'objectif est de comprendre les phénomènes qui interviennent à toutes ces échelles pendant les phases successives de transformation de la matière, qui passe d'un état homogène quasi-isotrope constitué de deux phases, cristalline et amorphe, vers une mésostructure dite fibrillaire, fortement anisotrope. Entre autres constats majeurs, nous montrons que le polymère semi-cristallin étudié ne présente pas de phénomène de cavitation et que contrairement à la majorité des résultats publiés dans la littérature, le blanchiment observé ne peut donc pas lui être attribué. Ce résultat montre que les processus de déformation mécanique mis en jeu dans l'élasto-visco-plasticité avec durcissement hyperélastique, peuvent tout à fait se concevoir sans mécanismes prépondérants de création de porosité. Il ouvre donc la voie à de nouveaux scénarios pour expliquer les évolutions de microstructure observées en lien avec la déformation / This thesis mainly concerns the characterization of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) at the microscopic scale when mechanically solicited. A first part presents a modeling strategy of the polymer behavior that is representative of the observations at the macroscopic scale and adapted to a good metrology of its constitutive parameters. Then, this work focus on investigation techniques that probe the mesoscopic scale (micrometer scale) through a technique (in-situ) based on the transport of incoherent and polarized light (IPSLT) ; and synchrotron X-ray microtomography. The aim is to understand the phenomena that take place at this scale during the successive phases of matter transformation (which switch from a homogeneous biphasic quasi-isotropic state to a very anisotropic fibrillar mesostructure). We show that this polymer does not exhibit any cavitation phenomena and that contrary to most of the results published in the literature, whitening which can be observed macroscopically is not due to the presence of cavities. This result suggests that the mechanical deformation processes put at stake in elastoviscoplasticity with hyperelastic hardening can take place without paramount porosity mechanisms and paves the way for new scenarios that could explain the microstructure evolution as function of strain

Neste trabalho, foi realizada a síntese de compostos do sistema PbO CrO3, em especial as composições PbCrO4 e Pb2CrO5, pelo método dos precursores poliméricos, avaliando sua aplicação como pigmentos. Para eliminar o aspecto negativo quanto à toxicidade dos materiais envolvidos, foi realizada a dispersão dos mesmos em SiO2, pelo método sol-gel. As amostras foram caracterizadas estruturalmente por difração de raios X, espectroscopia Raman e por microscopia eletrônica de varredura e transmissão. Pelos resultados de difratometria de raios X e espectroscopia Raman, foi verificado que o método dos precursores poliméricos possibilita a formação de Pb2CrO5 e PbCrO4 monofásicos para ambas as estequiometrias estudadas. Contudo, as imagens de microscopia eletrônica de varredura mostram que as partículas das duas composições apresentam forte coalescência e aglomeração. A caracterização óptica foi realizada pela técnica de reflectância difusa e coordenadas colorimétricas, em que foi determinado que as amostras de PbCrO4 possuem coloração verde-amarelada e que as amostras de Pb2CrO5 possuem coloração que varia do laranja escuro ao vermelho. A dispersão em SiO2 das partículas de Pb2CrO5 foi alcançada, no entanto, este processo provocou a formação de diferentes fases cristalinas, além de alterações na cor, as quais têm uma contribuição significativa da própria matriz SiO2, fato confirmado pela teoria de Kubelka-Munk. A incorporação dessas partículas em uma matriz polimérica de um copolímero de etileno e acetato de vinila (EVA) resultou em uma coloração homogênea da mesma, confirmando a eficácia destas partículas como pigmentos. / In this work, the synthesis of particles from the PbO-CrO3 system, in particular the PbCrO4 and Pb2CrO5 compositions were accomplished, by a polymeric precursor method, evaluating its application as pigments. In order to eliminate the negative toxic aspect of these materials, the dispersion of the same in SiO2 was achieved, by the sol-gel method. The samples were characterized structurally by X-Ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy and scanning and transmission electron microscopy. From X-Ray diffraction and Raman spectra results it was verified that the polymeric precursors method is able to form single phase Pb2CrO5 and PbCrO4 for both studied stoichiometries. Although, scanning electron microscope images revealed that both compositions present strong coalescence and agglomeration of the particles. Optical characterization was carried out by diffuse reflectance technique and colorimetric coordinates. It was verified that the PbCrO4 samples possess green-yellowish coloration and the Pb2CrO5 samples presents coloration that varies from dark orange to red. The dispersion of Pb2CrO5 particles in SiO2 was reached, however, this process causes the formation of different crystalline phases, besides alteration in color, which have a significant contribution from the SiO2 matrix, confirmed by Kubelka-Munk theory. The incorporation of these particles in a polymeric matrix of ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) resulted in the coloration of the same, confirming the efficiency of these particles as pigments.

La synthèse par métallurgie des poudres de nickel à grains ultrafins (UFG) a été effectuée, et l’effet de l’affinement de la microstructure sur le comportement mécanique et les propriétés physiques a été étudié. La possibilité de coupler le broyage et le frittage flash est étudiée avec des résultats prometteurs. Des échantillons de haute densité avec des tailles de grains d = 0.65 – 4 µm, caractérisés par une fraction élevée des joints de grains Σ3 et un faible niveau de contrainte ont été synthétisés. Les propriétés mécaniques des échantillons UFG montrent une bonne combinaison ductilité-résistance mécanique, avec un impact mineur des porosités présentes. L’étude de l’influence de la taille de grain dans le régime UFG sur les propriétés mécaniques montre une limite d’élasticité supérieure à celle attendue et une capacité d’écrouissage plus faible. Ces observations sont cohérentes avec la microstructure déformée à rupture, étudiée par diffraction d’électrons rétrodiffusés et microscopie électronique en transmission. Une haute diffusivité, mesurée par des expériences de traceurs radioactifs, montrent des profils de pénétration très différents liés aux structures de porosités diverses présents dans les échantillons. Ces différentes structures sont aussi responsables de la densification rétrograde observée, uniquement pour les échantillons frittés à partir de poudres broyées. / The present manuscript concerns the synthesis of ultrafine grained (UFG) Ni by powder metallurgy, and the study of the influence of UFG microstructures on the mechanical behavior and physical properties. The possibilities of coupling ball milling and Spark Plasma Sintering are presented showing promising results. Highly dense homogeneous specimens are obtained, with average grain sizes d = 0.65 - 4 µm, and microstructures highlighted by a high fraction of Σ3 grain boundaries dependent on grain size. The mechanical properties in tensile testing for UFG samples are evaluated showing a good combination of strength and ductility, with little impact from porosities, the major drawback of powder metallurgy. The influence of grain size in the UFG regime on the mechanical properties is investigated, showing strength values that deviate from the expected behavior for grain refinement. Likewise, a reduced strain hardening capacity is depicted which correlates to the microstructural observations performed on the deformed state. High diffusivity measured by means of radiotracer experiments is observed in the sintered samples, displaying different penetration profiles that relate to diverse porosity structures. Such structures are also responsible for retrograde sintering observed exclusively in samples processed from BM powders.

Le contexte industriel actuel, animé d'un désir de prolonger la durée de fonctionnement des Réacteurs à Eau Pressurisée (REP) jusqu'à des durées de 60 ans, nécessite la compréhension de l'évolution de la microstructure et notamment d'un éventuel gonflement en conditions REP. Deux nuances de 304 (haut et bas carbone), représentatives des internes inférieurs de REP, ont été irradiées aux ions depuis les faibles doses jusqu'à des doses supérieures à la centaine de dpa, à 450°C (proche des conditions REP par la prise en compte d’un décalage flux/température), ainsi qu'à une dose intermédiaire à plus haute température 550°C. Sur la base des résultats expérimentaux des modélisations par dynamique d’amas avec le code CRESCENDO ont été réalisées afin d’étudier l’évolution de la microstructure.Les microstructures de boucles de Frank, du réseau de dislocations, des cavités et de la précipitation ont été caractérisées par Microscopie Électronique en Transmission (MET) à chacune des doses et par Sonde Atomique Tomographique (SAT) à 100 dpa. À 450°C, les conditions d’irradiations conduisent à une saturation du réseau de dislocations et des boucles de Frank, les cavités sont en faible densité induisant une fraction volumique faible (<0,1%) même dans la nuance bas carbone plus sensible au gonflement. La précipitation observée est principalement composée de carbures. En plus de l’évolution avec la dose, cette étude a permis d’analyser les effets de températures, de composition chimique et d’irradiation aux ions.Un jeu de paramètres d’entrée permettant de modéliser l’évolution de la microstructure avec la dose et le long du profil de dommage a été établi. Par modélisation il a été étudié les effets des interstitiels injectés, de la surface d’irradiation ou de la modification de l’efficacité des cascades avec la profondeur d’irradiation. / The French nuclear industry is looking into the extension of the operation time of pressurized water reactors (PWR) up to 60 years. This implies a good comprehension of the microstructural evolution under irradiation in Pressurized Water Reactors’ conditions.Two representatives stainless steels from PWR’s internals, 304 type steels, which differ in carbon content, has been irradiated form low to high doses (more than 100 dpa) at 450°C, irradiation at a second temperature (550°C) has also been performed at an intermediate dose. The choice of the temperature (450°C) was motivated by considering a temperature shift between neutron and ion irradiations due to their large difference in term of dose rate.The microstructural evolution has been characterized by transmitted electron microscopy on each conditions and by atom probe on highest irradiated samples. And modelling of the microstructure was performed using cluster dynamics code CRESCENDO.For both steels, at 450°C the dislocation network and Frank loops reach a saturation regime. As the cavity size and density are low the volume fraction is also low, even in the low carbon content steels, which is more favorable to swelling. The precipitation is mainly carbides. The effects of temperature, chemical composition and of ion irradiation were also investigated.Based on experimental results, a set of parameters which reproduces the evolution of the microstructure in respect to the dose and the depth of observation has been established. It has allowed to understand the effects of the irradiated surface, the injected interstitials and a possible evolution of the cascade efficiency along the damage profile.

Cette étude porte sur la caractérisation des mécanismes d'adhésion et d'endommagement de produits colaminés à froid, afin de pouvoir proposer des procédés optimisés. Celle-ci s’inscrit dans le cadre de la participation au projet MeGaN (pour Module Electronique GaN) qui porte le développement de nouvelles technologies de modules de puissances à base de composants à grand gap « GaN », compatibles avec des applications hautes températures et hautes tensions. Notre travail porte essentiellement sur l’intégration d’un substrat innovant (i-TBC), un composite architecturé cuivre invar doté de ponts thermiques pour un bon compromis dialatation thermique/conductivité thermique pour accueillir les composants électroniques développés dans le cadre de ce projet. Ainsi, une première partie de ce travail est axée sur la caractérisation microstructurale du substrat i-TBC durant les étapes de son élaboration, l’objectif est de comprendre l’impact du procédé de colaminage sur la formation de l’adhésion des interfaces de cuivre dans les ponts thermiques. On a ainsi mis en évidence que la recristallisation de grains et la microstructure continue à travers l'interface Cu-Cu était garante d'une bonne adhérence de celle-ci. Dans la seconde partie, nous nous sommes focalisés sur la caractérisation de la tenue mécanique du substrat i-TBCdans des conditions de cycles thermiques passifs. Pour ce faire, des essais de fatigue thermique et de choc thermique nous permettent de déterminer la sensibilité de la tenue mécanique des interfaces à la fois à l’amplitude et à la vitesse de variation de température. La conclusion de cette étudeest que les paramètres de colaminage doivent permettent un compromis entreadhérence du pont Cu-Cu et des interfaces Cu-Invar pour augmenter significativement la durée de vie du composant. Enfin, nous avons procédé à l'analyse thermo-mécanique des propriétés intrinsèques du substrat seul et de l'assemblage électronique complet. Les propriétés intrinsèques ont été établies en termes de comportement mécanique du composite Cu-Invar et d'endommagement des interfaces sous la forme de propagation d'une fissure à l'interface Cu-Cu. / This work is part of ‘MeGaN” project which focuses on the development of new power module technologies based on "GaN" wide gap components, compatible with high temperature and high voltages applications. In This study, a new substrate an innovative thermal bridge composite (i-TBC) has been developed, obtained by roll bonding of two copper sheets separated by perforated invar. The i-TBC is an “architectured” composite material that combines good thermal conductivity associated to copper and limited CTE due to the presence of invar. A particularity of the i-TBC consists of the formation of copper bonding area through the invar perforations during the cold rolling called thermal bridges. These thermal bridges, ensure good thermal conductivity of the i-TBC. Thus, a first part of this work focuses on the microstructural characterization of the i-TBC substrate during the stages of its elaboration, the objective is to understand the impact of the elaboration steps on the adhesion formationof the copper interfaces. in thermal bridges. It was thus demonstrated that the cold welding obtained along the interface Cu-Cu was a guarantee of good adhesion. In the second part, we focused on the characterization of the mechanical strength of the i-TBC substrate under passive thermal cycling conditions. To do this, tests of thermal fatigue and thermal shock allow us todetermine the sensitivity of the mechanical resistance of the interfaces to both the amplitude and the speed of temperature variation. The conclusion of this study is that the parameters of cold rolling must allow a compromise between adhesion of the Cu-Cu bridge and Cu-Invar interfaces to significantly increase the lifetime of the substrate. Finally, a finite element analysis (FEA) wasperformed. firstly, the thermal modeling validated the thermal performance of the i-TBC substrate in an electronic assembly.Then, the intrinsic properties were established in terms of mechanical behavior of the Cu-Invar composite and deterioration of the interfaces in the form of propagation ofa crack at the Cu-Cu interface.

De nombreux revêtements sont actuellement disponibles pour les aciers emboutis à chaud et trempés pour le domaine de la construction automobile. Afin d’augmenter les performances des produits actuels en termes d’aptitude à la mise en forme à chaud, de résistance contre la corrosion et de compatibilité avec les procédés de fabrication ultérieurs, les constructeurs automobiles et les sidérurgistes ont développé de nombreux types de matériaux alternatifs. Peu de produits ont trouvé une place importante dans l’utilisation industrielle. L’objectif de ce travail est de procéder à une vue d’ensemble des performances des produits actuels, d’identifier de nouveaux concepts de revêtements et d’étudier leur compatibilité pour l’application de la mise en forme à chaud. Cette étude porte sur les revêtements d’alliages de Zn-Mn. De nombreux bains électrolytiques et paramètres électriques ont été étudiés afin de déterminer des conditions de déposition optimales pour obtenir des alliages Zn-Mn avec une forte teneur en Mn. Les propriétés cristallographiques, microstructurales et anticorrosives de couches obtenues sur des plaques d’acier de grandes dimensions ont été caractérisées avec de nombreuses techniques. La compatibilité des couches protectrices pour le traitement d’austénitisation a été évaluée après des traitements thermiques à différentes températures et durées de chauffe. Une attention particulière a été portée sur l’évolution de la composition et des phases d’interdiffusion formées, ainsi que sur l’apparition de mécanismes d’oxydation et d’évaporation à haute température. Enfin, l’aptitude à la mise en forme à chaud et notamment la susceptibilité à la fissuration par métaux liquides de ces nouveaux revêtements ont été évaluées par des essais d’emboutissage / Various coatings are currently available for press-hardened steels used for the automotive construction, mainly with the aim of providing good anticorrosive properties to the body components. In order to improve performance of the coated products in terms of hot formability, corrosion protection and suitability for subsequent manufacturing processes, steelmakers and car manufacturers investigated various alternative coating materials. Only a few solutions resulted in a serial production. The aim of this study is to proceed to a screening of the performance of current coating variants, to identify new concepts for alternative coating materials and assess their suitability for the hot stamping application. The present work is focused on the study of Zn-Mn alloy coatings. Various electroplating baths and electric parameters were studied in order to determine optimal deposition conditions for obtaining Zn-Mn alloys with high Mn contents. The deposits obtained on large-scale steel plates were characterized with regards to their crystallographic, microstructural and anticorrosive properties. The behavior of the coating materials during austenitizing treatment was studied after heat treatment to different temperatures and heating durations. A particular attention was given to the evolution of the composition, the interdiffusion phases formed as well as to the presence of oxidation and evaporation mechanisms at high temperature. At last, the forming properties of the alternative coating materials and their susceptibility for liquid metal embrittlement were assessed on the basis of direct hot stamping experiments

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[pt] A demanda por veículos mais seguros e com baixo consumo de combustível vem levando a indústria automotiva a buscar novos materiais. A indústria do aço, ameaçada pela competitividade da indústria do alumínio, reagiu com uma série de novos aços de alta resistência. Dentre estes aços, os Aços Avançados de Alta Resistencia (AHSS) podem ser destacados. Esses aços podem ser divididos em 3 gerações, cada uma delas com suas vantagens e desafios. A primeira geração tem os aços mais baratos, geralmente com microestrutura ferritica/martensitica. A segunda geração possui os aços inoxidáveis austeníticos/ferríticos, com composição mais cara devido ao maior teor de liga, muitos deles apresentando efeito de plasticidade induzida por maclagem (TWIP). Entre essas duas gerações, uma terceira vem se sobressaindo, baseada em aços de composição mais barata, porém com processamento mais complexo, como os aços de tempera e partição (Quenching and Partitioning - Q and P). Como não existe apenas um único caminho para o sucesso, todas as três gerações vêm recebendo bastante atenção e pesquisa. Buscando atender parte da demanda do setor, a Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN), vem aprimorando seu portfólio de aços AHSS de primeira geração. Entre os aços de primeira geração, os mais utilizados hoje são os Dual-Phase (DP). No entanto, os aços DP apresentam alguns problemas, como a nucleação de vazios durante a deformação, o que é um fator limitante para suas propriedades mecânicas. Sua substituição por aços Complex-Phase (CP), com maiores quantidades de bainita e menos propensos a nucleação de vazio, vem sendo proposta. O processamento de aços de fase complexa envolve uma sequência de etapas de laminação a quente e a frio, seguidas de um tratamento térmico. Na presente tese, foi estudada a produção de um aço CP1200 em uma linha industrial de galvanização por imersão a quente. O ponto de partida foi um aço CP1100. Amostras deste aço laminado a frio foram analisadas por dilatometria de forma a se obter a curva CCT. Utilizando os dados dilatométricos, um novo tratamento térmico foi proposto e realizado nas instalações da CSN, produzindo com sucesso um aço CP 1200. Ensaios de tração, dureza, dobramento e expansão de buraco foram realizados para medir as propriedades mecânicas do novo aço. A caracterização microestrutural foi realizada por meio de microscopia óptica (MO), microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV), microscopia de força atômica (MFA), difração de elétrons retroespalhados (EBSD) e microscopia eletrônica de transmissão (MET); a quantificação das micrografias foi realizada usando processamento digital de imagem e redes neurais. O aumento da propriedade mecânica foi atribuído ao aumento na fração de bainita, bem como de interfaces bainita-ferrita e bainita-martensita, que são menos suscetíveis a nucleação de vazios. / [en] The demand for safer and fuel-efficient vehicles leads the automotive industry to seek new and stronger materials. The steel industry, threatened by the aluminum competition, reacted with new and higher strength steels. Among the possible steels, the Advanced High Strength Steels (AHSS) can be highlighted. These steels can be divided into 3 generations, each one possessing advantages and challenges. The first generation includes more economical alloying and processing strategies, usually with a ferritic/martensitic microstructure. The second generation contains the more expensive, higher alloyed ferritic/austenitic stainless steels, using TWinning Induced Plasticity (TWIP). Between these two classes, a third generation is growing, based on more inexpensive compositions but with more complex processing, such as Quenching and Partitioning (Q and P). There is not only a single path to success, because of that, all three generations receive their fair amount of attention and research. Trying to fulfill part of the industry demand, the Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN) is conducting research on the first generation of AHSS steels. Among the first generation steels, Dual-Phase (DP) are the most used. However, DP steels present some problems, such as void nucleation during deformation, which is a limiting factor on their mechanical properties. Therefore, their replacement by Complex-Phase (CP) steels, with higher bainite amounts, and less prone to void nucleation, is welcome. The complex phase steels processing involves a sequence of hot-rolling and cold rolling steps, followed by a heat treatment. In the present thesis, the production of a CP1200 steel in an industrial hot dip galvanizing line was studied. The starting point was an industrial CP1100 steel. Samples of this cold rolled steel were analyzed by quenching dilatometry to obtain the CCT curve. Using the dilatometric data, a new heat treatment was proposed and done at CSN facilities, successfully producing a CP 1200 steel. Tension, hardness, bending and hole expansion tests were performed to measure the mechanical properties of the new steel. The microstructural characterization was done using light optical microscopy (LOM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), electron backscattering diffraction (EBSD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM); neural networks and digital image processing were used to quantify the obtained micrographs. The increase in tension and yielding strengths was explained based on the higher amounts of bainite as well as of bainite-ferrite and bainite-martensite interfaces, found to be less prone to void nucleation.

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