Tensile strengthening in the nickel-base superalloy IN738LC

The tensile properties of superalloy IN738LC with different precipitate microstructures are evaluated at room temperature, 650 °C, 750 °C, and 85 °C at two different strain rates. The properties can be presented in two groups based on the comparable closeness of the values obtained—those of microstructures C and M, with coarse and medium size precipitates, and those of microstructures F and D, with fine and duplex size (medium + fine) precipitates. Preferred orientations, lattice parameters, and metallography are used to characterize the microstructure and tensile testing to determine the yield strength, tensile strength, and strain hardening coefficients. An anomalous increase in yield strength is observed, which occurs at temperatures about 100 °C higher with higher strain rate than with lower strain rate applied. The experimental results show that the yield strength is influenced by preferred orientations and precipitate size, while the tensile strength is effected by the size and morphology of precipitates.     

Microstructural evolution in damaged IN738LC alloy during various steps of rejuvenation heat treatments

IN738LC is one of the superior nickel base superalloys utilized at high temperatures in aggressive environments. However, experiencing high temperatures and stresses during service causes microstructure deterioration and degradation of mechanical properties in this alloy. To restore the microstructure and mechanical properties of the degraded alloy, rejuvenation heat treatments can be considered. In this study, the evolution of microstructural features in a creep damaged IN738LC superalloy during different stages of rejuvenation heat treatment cycles was investigated. During solution treatment stage, dissolution of coarsened γ′ precipitates, grain boundary films and transition zone around primary MC carbides took place. Solution treatment at high temperature led to lower volume fraction and smaller size of remnant γ′ precipitates and further dissolution of grain boundary films and caused MC carbides to be remained without the surrounding transition zone. In addition, fine γ′ precipitates formed during the subsequent cooling, namely cooling precipitates, were detected in higher contents after solutionizing at higher temperatures. It was found that slower cooling rates after solution treatment gave rise to coarser γ′ precipitates with higher volume fraction. Among all heat treatment cycles investigated, double solution treatment at 1190 °C/4 h/FC (furnace cooling) + 1120 °C/2 h/AC (air cooling) followed by aging at 845 °C/24 h/AC was successful to revert the microstructure back to its virgin state.     

Impulse excitation study of elasticity of different precipitated microstructures in IN738LC at high temperatures

The elastic modulus of the cast superalloy IN738LC in various heat-treated conditions was determined with multiple specimens for each microstructure using the impulse excitation technique and the resonant frequencies while heating and cooling. Whereas the second and higher order harmonics were also excited in the high temperature range 700–1000 °C in 50 mm long specimens during controlled heating, analogous specimens 35 mm in length, impacted in similar fashion, did not excite the higher harmonics. Also, the 50 mm long specimens became excited and stayed in the second harmonic over broader temperature ranges during uncontrolled cooling inside the closed furnace. All precipitated conditions had nearly similar elastic data, varying from about 200 to 115 GPa, with small deviations, within 5%, found among multiple specimens of similar microstructures tested. Specimens with fine nano-size precipitates had a distinctly smaller rate of decrease in elastic modulus with increasing temperature, in contrast to a somewhat larger and nearly similar rate of decrease in specimens with coarse or medium-sized precipitates. This behavior is indicative of a larger average cohesive strength between the atoms and/or between the matrix and the precipitate particles in the former microstructure. The duplex size precipitate microstructure seemed to have both small and large drops in different specimens.     

Microstructural characterization of a Pt-aluminide coated IN738LC

In this paper, the microstructural and chemical characterization of the IN738LC superalloy, coated with a Pt-Cr modified aluminide coating, is presented. The effects of aging in air at 850 °C on superalloy and coating microstructures were investigated. The growth of γ′ precipitates in IN738LC follows the Wagner-Lifshits model. The positive effect of Pt in preventing refractory element diffusion into the outer coating is not influenced by the aging. A moderate precipitation of TCP phases has been noted at the coating-superalloy interface.     

Microstructure,Mechanical and Corrosion Properties of AlCoCrFeNi High-Entropy Alloy Prepared by Spark Plasma Sintering

AlCoCrFeNi is one of the most widely studied alloy systems in the high-entropy alloy(HEA) area due to the interesting microstructure and mechanical properties.In this study,the AlCoCrFeNi alloy was prepared using spark plasma sintering(SPS) with pre-alloy powders obtained through gas atomization.Then,the sintered samples were annealed at 700,800 and900℃,and the effect of annealing temperature on the microstructure,mechanical and corrosion properties was studied.The results show that phase formation takes place during annealing process with the new phase(σ) and some nano scale BCC precipitates formation.The size and quantity of the nanoscale precipitates increase with increasing annealing temperature.The twin is also observed after annealing at 900℃.The annealing temperature has an obvious effect on the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of the spark plasma sintered AlCoCrFeNi HEA.When the annealing temperature is 700℃,the hardness,yield strength and fracture strength reach the maximum with the value of 545 HV,1430 MPa and 2230 MPa,respectively.The compressive ratio reaches the maximum of 17.2%,with the annealing temperature increasing to 800℃.The corrosion resistance of the samples decreases with increasing the annealing temperature.     

Untersuchungen zum Korrosions- und Verschleißverhalten von hartstoffverstärkten „Duplexstahl“-Schutzschichten

Investigations on corrosion and wear behaviour of duplex stainless steel coatings reinforced with hardening components This paper is dealing with corrosion and wear resistance results of protective duplex stainless steel coatings (X2CrNiMoN25-10-4) made by two-powder-plasma weld surfacing with additional hardening components Cr₂C₃ and WC-WC₂. First the developing of a process technique was important which allows an exact addition of hardening components and an as low as possible dissolution of carbides. The microstructure did not show the typical ferritic-austenitic structure. The wear and corrosion resistance in sulphuric acid is very good and reveals the high quality of the protective coatings. However the corrosion resistance in synthetic sea water is considerable reduced. Low grain size and pre-heat temperatures of 100 °C have a positive influence on the corrosion resistance.     

半固态锻造Ti14合金的拉伸性能和组织演变特征(英文)

通过室温和高温拉伸性能测试,对比研究了Ti14合金经常规锻造(950℃)和半固态锻造(1000℃和1050℃)后试样在不同温度区间的宏观力学行为,分析了微观组织演变规律、断口微观形貌及断裂特征。结果表明:合金经半固态锻造后表现出高强度、低塑性的力学特征,随着半固态锻造温度的升高,合金力学性能下降。半固态锻造过程中组织的变化是引起力学性能差异的主要原因,而组织演变的主要特征是Ti2Cu析出相形态和分布的变化。随着半固态温度的升高,更多的液相在晶界析出,并在凝固过程中析出大量板条状Ti2Cu相,最终在晶界上形成偏析带组织。这种带状组织在拉伸过程中引发了解离断裂,导致了低塑性。此外,通过再结晶退火可以有效地细化半固态组织,改善强度性能。     

INTERACTION BETWEEN CREEP AND FATIGUE OF A NICKELBASED SUPERALLOY IN738LC AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURE—DECREASING OF CYCLIC LIFE WITH INCREASING CREEP DEFORMATION

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Microstructure of diffusion-brazing repaired IN738LC superalloy with uneven surface defect gap width

Slots with uneven width were cut by femtosecond laser in small plates of IN738LC superalloy to imitate service cracks. The ‘cracks’ were repaired by diffusion brazing using BNi-1a or a mixed filler alloy at 1100°C. The joint region was composed of isothermal solidification zone (ISZ), diffusion affected zone (DAZ) and precipitate zone (PZ). The compositions were different between the upper and lower ISZ due to the variation of gap width. The sample, repaired with two kinds of filler metals, had similar DAZ microstructure. PZ of mixed filler alloy bonded sample had a similar microstructure with that of BNi-1a, but less borides. The maximum gap sizes of complete isothermal solidification were almost the same for different filler alloys, followed a square root relationship with time. However, PZ of BNi-1a bonded was larger, resulting from a more base metal dissolution. The relationship between the PZ, ISZ and crack width is discussed.     

Corrosion testing of nickel base superalloys and coatings with molten sulphates at 900°C

The work refers to the application of electrochemical testing procedures on the corrosion properties of different commercial nickel base superalloys. This included the following alloys: IN 738 LC, IN 939, Nimonic 81, Nimonic 90, IN 713 LC, IN 792 5 A, IN 100, IN 853, IN 617, Nimonic 105, B 1925, N 33 Hastelloy X, Mar M 246, Mar M 421, Mar M 432, IN 671, Nicrofer 7520, IN 800. Beside a short galvanostatic test with subsequent metallographic measurement of the resulting corrosion damage, potential/current density curves and potential/time curves were taken from selected alloys. In all cases the corrodent was a melt of (Na_0.9, K_0.1)₂SO₄ at 900°C. Thermogravimetric tests were run for comparison of three alloys (IN 738 LC, IN 939, IN 713 LC). The existence of ranges of passivation and induction periods could be established. The galvanostatic corrosion test was also applied to the testing of two different coatings (S 57 and LDC 2) on IN 738 LC and Mar M 246 or IN 100. In all cases scale compounds and intermetallics in coatings were analyzed by XRD. The electrochemical test for nickel base superalloys is a useful tool for a quick ranking of alloys. For the assessment of coatings more work will be necessary.     

Salzschmelzkorrosion gerichtet erstarrter eutektischer CO-Cr-C-Basis Superlegierungen bei hohen Temperaturen

Corrosion of directionally solidified eutectic Co-Cr-C-Superalloys by molton salts at high temperatures The corrosion behaviour of various directionally solidified 73C-class eutectic alloys (Co-Cr₇C₃) and the conventionally cast nickel base alloy IN 738* were investigated using a eutectic sulphate melt (sodium, calcium, and magnesium with 2% sodium chloride). As these materials are designed for high temperature applications, tests were carried out at 900°, 1000°, and 1100°. The additions to 73C were nickel, aluminium, and manganese. Corrosion surface attack for 73C and IN 738 was found to be similar. The grain boundary formation of sulphides and oxides in IN 738 is shown up as a disadvantage when compared with 73C as 73C has no grain boundaries perpendicular to the surface. This could possibly be compensated by directionally solidifying IN 738. A 10% nickel addition to 73C was found to increase the corrosion resistance, a 2% aluminium addition showed a minor improvement, and a 4.7 or 10% manganese addition to 73C to influence the corrosion resistance considerably.     

预处理对汽车用Al-Mg-Si合金组织和晶间腐蚀行为的影响

采用拉伸试验、晶间腐蚀试验、电化学测试、光学显微镜、透射电镜等方法手段研究了Al-Mg-Si合金在不同预处理条件下经烤漆处理后的微观组织与晶间腐蚀行为的演变规律。结果表明,随着预变形量的增加,试验合金晶界析出相的数量密度和尺寸相应地减小,而晶内析出物(β″相)的析出数量增加,尺寸减小,以致不同的预处理试验合金具有不同的综合性能。由预应变和预时效组成的预处理工艺有利于提高Al-Mg-Si合金的综合性能,其晶间腐蚀抗力和烘烤硬化性能都得到显著提高,这主要归因于合金在烤漆过程中不产生无析出区,形成的晶界析出物数量少而不连续,以及基体强化相β″相通过消耗大量溶质原子而充分地析出。     

Effect of Different Ageing Processes on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Cast Al–3Li–2Cu–0.2Zr Alloy

The effect of different ageing processes on microstructure and mechanical properties of cast Al–3 Li–2 Cu–0.2 Zr alloy was investigated using transmission electron microscopy and tensile tests. The results showed that the mean size of δ′-Al_3 Li particles and the number density of Cu-rich precipitates both increased with increasing ageing temperature from 150 to 190 °C for 24 h, resulting in increasingly high strength. In contrast, the ductility deteriorated with the increase in ageing temperature as a result of the intensified planar slip. The duplex low-to-high ageing treatment(120 °C for 6 h followed by 160 °C for 24 h) was shown to be beneficial to the ductility compared with the corresponding single-stage ageing treatment(160 °C for 24 h). The reduced slip length induced by the precipitation of θ′-Al 2 Cu phases was found to be mainly responsible for this ductility improvement.     

Laser-assisted friction stir processing of IN738LC nickel-based superalloy: stir zone characteristics

Friction stir processing (FSP) of high softening-temperature materials such as nickel-based superalloys is considered to be difficult. Laser heating of a localised area ahead of the FSP tool was used to provide sufficient plasticity during the FSP of IN738LC nickel-based superalloy. The stir zone (SZ) microstructure of the friction stir processed and laser-assisted friction stir processed were characterised. Laser-assisted friction stir processing (LAFSP) produced a defect-free pass, but FSP resulted in generation of a discontinuity in the SZ. Both lower volume fraction of partially dissolved γ′ precipitates and coarser grain structure of SZ in LAFSP led to more ductility of the SZ material and elimination of the defects.     

Effect of Post-irradiation Annealing on Microstructure Evolution and Hardening in GH3535 Alloy Irradiated by Au Ions

The Au ion-irradiation experiments of GH3535 alloy,a candidate alloy structural material for molten salt reactor,was carried out in this study.Herein,isochronous annealing experiments were conducted from 200 to 850 ℃ to clarify the evolution behavior of damage defects with increasing temperature.The coarsening of dislocation loops and formation and dissolution of precipitates with increasing annealing temperature were characterized by transmission electron microscopy.Nanoindentation was performe...     

Influence of sigma-phase formation on the localized corrosion behavior of a duplex stainless steel

Because of their austenitic-ferritic microstructures, duplex stainless steels offer a good combination of mechanical and corrosion resistance properties. However, heat treatments can lower the mechanical strength of these stainless steels as well as render them susceptible to intergranular corrosion (IGC) and pitting corrosion. In this study, a low-carbon (0.02%) duplex stainless steel is subjected to various heat treatments at 450 to 950 °C for 30 min to 10 h. The heat-treated samples then undergo ASTM IGC and pitting corrosion tests, and the results are correlated with the microstructures obtained after each heat treatment. In the absence of Cr₂₃C₆ precipitation, σ-phase precipitates render this duplex stainless steel susceptible to IGC and pitting corrosion. Even submicroscopic σ-phase precipitates are deleterious for IGC resistance. Longer-duration heat treatments (at 750 to 850 °C) induce chromium diffusion to replenish the chromium-depleted regions around the σ-phase precipitates and improve IGC resistance; pitting resistance, however, is not fully restored. Various mechanisms of σ-phase formation are discussed to show that regions adjacent to σ-phase are depleted of chromium and molybdenum. The effect of chemical composition (pitting resistance equivalent) on the pitting resistance of various stainless steels is also noted.     

Diffusion brazing repair of IN738 superalloy with crack-like defect: microstructure and tensile properties at high temperatures

In this study, tapered slots with an opening width about 200?μm were artificially fabricated in IN738LC superalloy to imitate service cracks. The ‘cracks’ were repaired by diffusion brazing with a Ni–Cr–Co–Al–Ta–B filler alloy at 1150°C and then heat treated at 1180°C (HT-A) and 1190°C (HT-B), respectively. A joint with uniform microstructure, chemical composition and hardness was obtained using HT-B. The mechanisms of the borides evolution during homogenisation were discussed. The tensile strength of the HT-B joint tested at 20, 600 and 800°C reached up to approximately 96, 90 and 87% of the base metal, respectively. The fracture modes of the joints tensile tested at various temperatures were discussed.     

Precipitation Behavior and Microstructural Evolution of Ferritic Ti–V–Mo Complex Microalloyed Steel

Precipitation behavior of(Ti,V,Mo)C and microstructural evolution of the ferritic Ti–V–Mo complex microalloyed steel were investigated through changing coiling temperature(CT).It is demonstrated that the strength of the Ti–V–Mo microalloyed steel can be ascribed to the combination of grain refinement hardening and precipitation hardening.The variation of hardness(from 318 to 415 HV,then to 327 HV) with CT(from 500 to 600–625 °C,then to 700 °C) was attributed to the changes of volume fraction and particle size of(Ti,V,Mo)C precipitates.The optimum CT was considered as 600–625 °C,at which the maximum hardness value(415 HV) can be obtained.It was found that the atomic ratios of Ti,V and Mo in(Ti,V,Mo)C carbides were changed as the CT increased.The precipitates with the size of \ 10 nm were the V-rich particles at higher CT of 600 and 650 °C,while the Ti-rich particles were observed at lower CT of 500 and 550 °C.Theoretical calculations indicated that the maximum nucleation rate of(Ti,V,Mo)C in ferrite matrix occurred around 630 °C,which was consistent with the 625 °C obtained from experiment results.     

Effects of cooling rate and annealing treatment on sensitization of austenitic-ferritic duplex stainless steel

Duplex stainless steel has higher corrosion resistance and better mechanical properties than conventional type 300 series stainless steel. The corrosion behavior of duplex stainless steel is strongly dependent on the ratio, shape, size and distribution of austenite and ferrite phase in the microstructure. The relationship between the microstructure and the corrosion behavior of the duplex stainless steel was studied. For this purpose, the duplex stainless steel samples were solution heal treated at 1150°C followed by either cooling at various rates (water quenching, air coooling, furnace colling with door opened and door closed) to 820°C and then water quenching to room temperature, or quenching to room temperature and annealing heat treatment at 840°C for various lengths of time. A double loop electrochemical polentiodynamic reactivation (EPR) test was carried out to examine the effect of various cooling procedures or annealing treatment on the sensitization of duplex stainless steel. The grain size, shape, and distribution of the two phases were examined under microscope. From the test results, the relationships were discussed among heat treatment, electrochemical properties and microstructure.     

Thermal stability evaluation of nanostructured Al6061 alloy produced by cryorolling

Grain growth of nanostructured Al6061 produced by cryorolling and aging process was investigated during isothermal heat treatment in 100–500 °C temperature range. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) observations demonstrate that after cryorolling and aging at 130 °C for 30 h, the microstructure contains 61 nm grains with dispersed 50–150 nm precipitates and 0.248% lattice strain. In addition, an increase in tensile strength up to 362 MPa because of formation of fine strengthening precipitation and nano-sized grains was observed. Thermal stability investigation within 100–500 °C temperature range showed release of lattice strain, dissolution of precipitates and grain growth. According to the X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, Mg₂Si precipitates disappeared after annealing at temperatures higher than 300 °C. According to the results, due to the limited grain growth up to 200 °C, there would be little decrease in mechanical properties, but within 300–500 °C range, the grain growth, dissolution of strengthening precipitates and decrease in mechanical properties are remarkable. The activation energies for grain growth were calculated to be 203.3 kJ/mol for annealing at 100–200 °C and 166.34 kJ/mol for annealing at 300–500 °C. The effect of precipitation dissolution on Al lattice parameter, displacement of Al6061 (111) XRD peak and Portevin–LeChatelier (PLC) effect on stress–strain curves is also discussed.