Review of alloy and process development of TiAl alloys

The improved understanding of the factors that control microstructure and properties of TiAl alloys is reviewed together with current work aimed at developing both wrought and cast products. It is suggested that the choice of alloy composition is perhaps far simpler than the complex literature would suggest and the factors that underlie alloy choice will be explained. These factors include the processability of the alloy as well as the properties and examples will be given where this dual approach of defining both processability and properties is central to the successful application. In addition other aspects of processing that will be discussed include cost-effective processing, accuracy of compositional control and control of processing conditions appropriate for the specific alloy. Some current applications of TiAl components are summarised before considering some of the challenges still remaining for TiAl-based alloys.     

Effects of high niobium addition on the mechanical properties and high-temperature deformability of gamma TiAl alloy

The effects of Nb on the mechanical properties, high-temperature deformability and some other basic properties of TiAl–Nb alloys were investigated over a wide compositional range, and an appropriate composition for high-temperature applications was investigated for both wrought and cast materials. The lattice parameter of Ti–50Al–xNb alloy, which is a γ single phase alloy, shows an anisotropic variation with Nb content. This lattice distortion is assumed to be responsible for the strengthening and embrittlement of high-Nb ternary alloys. In the case of wrought materials, no appropriate composition exists in the high-Nb content region since wrought materials require good forgeability and high-temperature strength which are properties of antithesis. In the case of cast materials, however, an appropriate composition exists in the vicinity of Ti–46Al–7.5Nb (at.%).     

提高TiAl基合金室温塑性的方法

TiAl基合金具有密度低、高温性能好等优点，但室温塑性低一直是阻碍TiAl基合金应用的重要原因。本文总结了TiAl基合金的室温塑性的主要影响因素，以及通过添加合金化元素、改善加工工艺等方法来控制显微组织、提高TiAl基金合金的室温塑性的研究进展。     

REVIEW ON RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF MAGNESIUM ALLOYS

The current research and development of magnesium alloys is summarized. Several aspects of magnesium alloys are described： cast Mg alloy, wrought Mg alloy, and novel processing. The subjects are discussed individually and recommendations for further study are listed in the final section.     

机械合金化和微量添加剂对TiAl基合金显微组织及高温抗氧化性能的影响

研究了采用机械合金化方法制备TiAl基合金的工艺及其对显微组织的细化作用，概述了一系列添加剂对TiAl基合金高温抗氧化性能的影响。     

快速凝固TiAl化合物的研究进展

TiAl合金是一种很有希望的航空、航天及汽车用高温结构材料,但是其较低的室温塑性限制了它的应用.快速凝固技术有望使其性能得到改善.综述了近年来快速凝固TiAl合金的研究进展,包括快速凝固工艺、合金的发展以及合金的组织演变及其特征、力学性能及添加合金化元素的作用,亚稳相的产生及稳定性以及快速凝固薄带或粉末的固结等.     

Warm deep drawing of wrought magnesium alloy sheets produced by semi-solid roll strip-casting process

This paper is concerned with the development of a continuous strip-casting technology to facilitate the manufacture of magnesium sheet alloys economically whilst maintaining high quality. Established in the paper is warm formability of cast magnesium alloy sheets after being hot rolled by semi-solid roll strip-casting process. It has been found that magnesium sheet with 2.0–4.0 mm thickness could be produced at a speed of 25 m/min. Hot rolling and annealing temperatures during hot rolling were also changed to examine which condition would be appropriate for producing wrought magnesium alloys with good formability. Microstructures of the crystals of the manufactured wrought magnesium alloys were observed. It has been found that a limiting drawing ratio of 2.7 was possible in a warm deep-drawing test of the cast magnesium alloy sheets after being hot rolled.     

Microstructure and mechanical properties of TiAl castings produced by zirconia ceramic mould

Owing to their low density and attractive high-temperature properties, gamma titanium aluminide alloys (TiAl alloys, hereafter) have significant potential application in the aerospace and automobile industries, in which these materials may replace the heavier nickel-based superalloys at service temperatures of 600-900℃. Investment casting of TiAl alloys has become the most promising cost-effective technique for the manufacturing of TiAl components. Ceramic moulds are fundamental to fabricating the TiAl casting components. In the present work, ceramic mould with a zirconia primary coat was designed and fabricated successfully. Investment casting of TiAl blades and tensile test of specimens was carried out to verify the correctness and feasibility of the proposed method. The tensile test results indicate that, at room temperature, the tensile strength and the elongation are about 450 MPa and 0.8%, respectively. At 700℃, the tensile strength decreases to about 410 MPa and the elongation increases to 2.7%. Microstructure and mechanical properties of investment cast TiAl alloy are discussed.     

Alloy Design of Gamma(TiAl)Alloys

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Recent developments in engineering γ—TiAl intermetallics

γ-TiAl based alloys are rapidly being developed for elevated temperature applications,due to their high strength,light mass and good oxidation resistance.However,th disadvantages of TiAl based alloys are low ductility and toughness at room temperature,and poor workability.Grain refinement is one of the most effective ways for improving room temperature tensile properties and hot workability of ordered TiAl based alloys.At present,the majority of research works have focused on alloy modifications through compositional controls,alloying additions,thermo-mechanical processing and production techniques.This article discusses the research status of TiAl based alloys in the aras of microstructure,alloying,processing and applications.     

Effect of nitrogen addition on microstructures and mechanical propeties of TiAl based alloys

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Rendering wrought aluminium alloys castable by means of minimum composition adjustments

Wrought alloys have low fluidity and are prone to hot tearing, which make them difficult to cast. The presence of eutectic-forming elements in the alloy composition lessens these effects. For this reason, the constituents of casting alloys tend to include a eutectic portion. Typically, silicon is added to aluminium alloys to provide casting ability by forming the aluminium–silicon eutectic. However, the presence of silicon in aluminium alloys is associated with a number of issues that do not allow these alloys to reach their full potential. In this publication we report results of our investigation of three alternative eutectics: Al–6.1Ni, Al–1.8Fe, and Al–1.75Fe–1.25Ni. Our results indicate that these eutectics have satisfactory fluidity and resistance to hot tearing and higher strength than the aluminium–silicon eutectic. We also found that introducing these eutectic compositions into 7075 wrought alloy results in a castable composition with yield strength comparable to that of the wrought alloy.     

微量Zr对铸造TiAl合金高温力学性能的影响

在Ti-47.5Al-2.5V-1.0Cr合金中添加0.2at.％Zr以研究微量Zr对铸造形成的定向层片组织高温力学性能的作用.结果表明,添加0.2at.％Zr显著提高了该合金的持久寿命,但未对其高温拉伸强度产生明显影响.根据两种合金持久试验前后组织对比观察的结果提出,添加微量Zr主要是通过增加定向层片组织的热稳定性而使其持久性能得以改善;另外,微量Zr减少了热等静压过程中等轴晶粒的析出,也有助于延长合金的持久寿命.     

组织结构对片层TiAl合金氧化行为影响

以Ti-48Al-2Cr-2Nb(at%)合金为研究对象,通过热处理获得近片层和全片层两种显微组织,并在800℃空气条件下,进行了100 h的抗氧化性实验。利用OM、SEM、TEM、XRD和EDS对试样的微观结构、相组成及微区成分进行了分析。恒温氧化动力学结果表明:在800℃空气条件下,对于近片层和全片层两种Ti Al合金组织,其恒温氧化动力学曲线符合近抛物线规律,且近片层组织合金的抗氧化性能优于全片层组织。基于氧化动力学曲线、组织结构、氧化膜结构、氧化表面形貌分析,表明Ti Al合金的片层组织结构对其氧化行为具有不可忽视的影响。     

Y, Nb对快速凝固TiAl合金组织和性能的影响

研究了元素Y和Nb对用熔体快淬法制备的TiAl基快速凝固合金组织及性能的影响。发现添加Y的快速凝固TiAl合金主要为等轴晶,主要组成相为α2和少量的γ相。随着Y含量的增加,γ相的含量增加,快速凝固TiAl合金的组织逐渐细化。不同Nb含量的快速凝固TiAl合金的组织为块状结构和层片状结构,主要由γ和α2两相组成,层片间距显著细化,为15～17nm。快速凝固TiAl合金的硬度比其铸态合金显著提高。     

Mechanical properties of TiAl fabricated by electron beam melting—A review

As a typical intermetallic material, TiAl is inevitably difficult to process by conventional methods. Additive manufacturing (AM) has recently become a new option for making net-shape TiAl components. Among all AM methods, electron beam melting (EBM) shows the potential to make TiAl components with good mechanical properties and is used for low pressure turbine blades. The mechanical properties, including tensile and compression properties, fracture toughness, fatigue and creep properties of EBM TiAl are reviewed and compared to the conventionally fabricated alloys. Results show that the tensile strength of EBM alloys is higher than cast alloys, and other properties are comparable to the cast/forged alloys. The sensitivity of mechanical properties and microstructure to EBM processing parameters is presented. Issues including layered microstructure, anisotropy in mechanical properties, and fatigue failure from defects are also reviewed. Finally, some opportunities and challenges of EBM TiAl are identified.     

Study of microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti-45Al-(Fe,Nb) (at. %) alloys

In the present work, the microstructure and compression properties of two novel γ(TiAl) based alloys, Ti-45Al-5Fe and Ti-45Al-5Fe-5Nb, have been investigated. Both alloys had a relatively fine as-cast structure generally consisting of the γ(TiAl) and τ₂(Al₂FeTi) phases with a minor amount of the α₂(Ti₃Al) and β(B2) phase. The compression properties of the novel alloys were measured at room and elevated temperatures. The Ti-45Al-5Fe-5Nb alloy showed higher room temperature ductility and similar strength at room and elevated temperatures as well as improved workability at elevated temperatures as compared to β-solidifying γ(TiAl) alloys of last generation (TNM alloys).     

Design optimization of cast Cu-Al-Be-B alloys for high clamping capacity

This paper investigated high-damping Cu-Al-Be-B cast alloys using metallographic analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and electrical resistance measurements for transformation temperatures. The results showed that beryllium can stabilize β phase, resulting in a thermo-elastic martensite microstructure leading to high-damping capacity in cast Cu-Al-BeB alloys. Trace additions of boron to Cu-Al-Be alloys can significantly refine the grains, providing high strength and ductility to the alloys. A factorial design of experiment method was used to optimize the composition and properties of cast Cu-Al-BeB alloys. The optimal microstructure for thermo-elastic martensite can be obtained by adjusting the amounts of aluminum and beryllium to eutectoid or pseudo-eutectoid compositions. An optimized cast Cu-Al-Be-B alloy was developed to provide excellent mechanical properties, tensile strength σb = 767 MPa, elongation δ = 7.62 %, and damping capacity S. D.C =18.70%.     

Application of cast gamma TiAl for automobiles

Studies of cast gamma TiAl applied for engine valves and turbocharger confirmed excellent performances. The durability of TiAl valves was also proven. Two cast gamma TiAl alloys were developed for the engine valves and the turbine wheels of turbochargers. New precision casting process of LEVICAST and induction brazing process of the gamma TiAl and alloy steels were proposed as advanced processing technologies.     

变形铝合金晶粒细化的进展

综述了变形铝合金晶粒细化方法、细化机理和使用现状,提出了工业用变形铝合金晶粒的高效细化策略,并对晶粒细化的未来发展提出了展望。