Grant: Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)
University of British Columbia
$68,278.00
A DSC/TG thermal analysis system for measurement of material properties in metallic alloy systems
FY 2010-11
Summary
In order to remain competitive, the Canadian automotive industry requires the development of advanced aluminum, magnesium, and steel alloys with enhanced high-temperature mechanical properties at attractive cost. Such developments are best realized through research combining experimentation and mathematical modelling. Characterization of material properties using thermal analysis techniques is a core component of this research, providing knowledge of material properties including phase transition temperatures, precipitate thermal stability, and high-temperature oxidation/corrosion behaviour.
The funding requested is for the purchase of a high-temperature Differential Scanning Calorimeter with simultaneous Thermo-gravimetric Analysis in order to investigate thermal effects on material behaviour and to quantify characteristic material properties. This knowledge is essential for improving the processability and long-term mechanical behaviour of novel industrial metallic alloy systems. Applications include measurement of the solidification kinetics in Al-Mg-Si and Mg alloys to improve alloy weldability, castability and fluidity, precipitate formation in alloy steel and Mg alloys for high-temperature applications, and the oxidation / corrosion behaviour of new rare-earth Mg alloys. Currently, there is no equipment at UBC's Okanagan Campus that is suitable for performing the high-temperature thermal analysis required to characterize the thermal effects on material properties in metallic alloy systems.
The proposed DSC/TG thermal analysis system is not only suitable for metallic alloys, but is a valuable tool for investigating properties in a wide range of material classes including functional materials, metallic coatings, polymers, glasses and ceramics. This broad-based applicability will result in the equipment being in high demand amongst multiple researchers within the university. Furthermore, students and HQP will acquire knowledge in experimental design and setup, data analysis, and experimental reproducibility through use of this thermal analysis system. These skills will greatly enhance their employability upon graduation.
Program
Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)
Recipient
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
As published
Application id
406607-2011
Name nom
Phillion, AndréBernard
Department département
Okanagan - Engineering, School of
Organization id
2
Institution établissement
University of British Columbia
Province en
British Columbia
Province fr
Colombie-Britannique
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2010
Competition year année de concours
2011
Award amount
68278
Program id
EQPEQ
Program name en
Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)
Program name fr
Outils et instruments de recherche - catégorie 1 (<150 000$)
Group en
Discovery grants programs
Group fr
Programmes de subventions à la découverte
Committee code
1511
Committee name en
Materials and Chemical Engineering
Committee name fr
Génie chimique et des matériaux
Area of application code
1208
Area of application group en
Advancement of knowledge
Area of application group fr
Avancement des connaissances
Area of application en
Materials sciences
Area of application fr
Sciences des matériaux
Research subject code
2001
Research subject group en
Materials science and technology
Research subject group fr
Science et technologie des matériaux
Research subject en
Materials structure, properties and testing
Research subject fr
Structure, propriétés et essais des matériaux
Partie
1
Nb partie
1
Application title
A DSC/TG thermal analysis system for measurement of material properties in metallic alloy systems
Keyword
NSERC
Application summary
In order to remain competitive, the Canadian automotive industry requires the development of advanced aluminum, magnesium, and steel alloys with enhanced high-temperature mechanical properties at attractive cost. Such developments are best realized through research combining experimentation and mathematical modelling. Characterization of material properties using thermal analysis techniques is a core component of this research, providing knowledge of material properties including phase transition temperatures, precipitate thermal stability, and high-temperature oxidation/corrosion behaviour.
The funding requested is for the purchase of a high-temperature Differential Scanning Calorimeter with simultaneous Thermo-gravimetric Analysis in order to investigate thermal effects on material behaviour and to quantify characteristic material properties. This knowledge is essential for improving the processability and long-term mechanical behaviour of novel industrial metallic alloy systems. Applications include measurement of the solidification kinetics in Al-Mg-Si and Mg alloys to improve alloy weldability, castability and fluidity, precipitate formation in alloy steel and Mg alloys for high-temperature applications, and the oxidation / corrosion behaviour of new rare-earth Mg alloys. Currently, there is no equipment at UBC's Okanagan Campus that is suitable for performing the high-temperature thermal analysis required to characterize the thermal effects on material properties in metallic alloy systems.
The proposed DSC/TG thermal analysis system is not only suitable for metallic alloys, but is a valuable tool for investigating properties in a wide range of material classes including functional materials, metallic coatings, polymers, glasses and ceramics. This broad-based applicability will result in the equipment being in high demand amongst multiple researchers within the university. Furthermore, students and HQP will acquire knowledge in experimental design and setup, data analysis, and experimental reproducibility through use of this thermal analysis system. These skills will greatly enhance their employability upon graduation.
