Processing and Applications of Intermetallic γ‐TiAl‐Based Alloys

Development and processing of high‐temperature materials is the key to technological advancements in engineering areas where materials have to meet extreme requirements. Examples for such areas are the aerospace and spacecraft industry or the automotive industry. New structural materials have to be “stronger, stiffer, hotter, and lighter” to withstand the extremely demanding conditions in the next generation of aircraft engines, space vehicles, and automotive engines. Intermetallic γ‐TiAl‐based alloys show a great potential to fulfill these demands.     

TiAl基合金高温抗氧化性能的研究进展

TiAl基合金具有密度低、熔点高、抗蠕变性能优良、比强度和比刚度高等优点,很有希望作为新型高温结构材料而得到广泛应用.然而由于其高温抗氧化性能较低,应用受到一定限制.从合金化技术、表面改性技术和粉末冶金技术3方面讨论了改善TiAl基合金高温抗氧化性能的有效措施.     

Study of autoabsorption for total α and β counting

The RaMsEs Group (Radioprotection et Mesures Environnementales) of the IPHC performs research and offers services mainly in the field of radioactivity measurements and sample analysis. This report will describe some of our recent experience using a semiautomatic evaporation system to prepare large area thin deposits for total α and β counting and gives experimental and simulated results for the autoabsorption coefficients.     

铌基合金抗高温氧化研究进展

铌基合金由于其高熔点、低密度和优良的综合机械性能而可能成为替代镍基单晶高温合金的首选材料,但抗高温氧化性能差是制约其应用的关键问题.从合金化、晶粒细化和高温涂层3个方面综述了铌基合金抗高温氧化的防护,并分析了研究中面临的问题.     

Calculation of efficiency functions in 4π β-γ counting

An attempt is made to calculate an efficiency function applicable to 4πβ-γ coincidence measurements as the first stage of evaluating the order of the polynomial of the fitting function. For this purpose, the β-ray energy spectra and self-absorptions of spherical particle sources are calculated by the Monte Carlo simulation under the continuous slowing down approximation. On the other hand, it is shown that three sets of absorption coefficients and partial intensity ratios corresponding to a β-ray group give analytically the self-absorption for the same particle sources. Finally, we show that the efficiency functions applicable to ⁵⁹Fe and ¹³⁴Cs are easily obtained by using the energy spectra or self-absorptions.     

过共晶高硼堆焊合金的显微组织及耐磨性

采用药芯焊丝埋弧堆焊方法制备含有0.1～1.0 C,4～13 Cr,2.5～3.2 V,2.2～3.8 B(质量分数/硼合金.借助光学显微镜、扫描电镜、X射线衍射等手段,研究其显微组织及硼化物分布形貌.结果表明:显微组织由铁素体+马氏体+残余奥氏体+M2B+M3(B,C)+V2C等组成,其初生M2B相的数量随硼含量而改...     

Microstructure and mechanical properties of cold-rolled TiNbTaZr biomedical β titanium alloy

The influence of the plasma-sprayed coatings and of the atmosphere on creep of the Ti–6Al–4V alloy was investigated. Yttria partially stabilized zirconia (YSZ) with CoNiCrAlY bond coat was atmospherically plasma sprayed on Ti–6Al–4V substrates. Constant load creep tests were conducted on a standard creep machine in air and nitrogen atmospheres on uncoated samples and in air on coated samples, at stress levels of 520 MPa at 500 °C, 319 MPa at 600 °C and 56 MPa at 700 °C. Results indicated that the creep rates in nitrogen and of the coated alloy were lower than those of the uncoated in air.     

Retransformation (α′→γ) kinetics of strain induced martensite in 304 stainless steel

Coupons of austenitic 304 stainless steel (γ) were transformed to approximately 90% martensite (α′) and 10% austenite by rolling at 77 K. Subsequently the reverse α′→γ transformation was instigated by heating the coupons to 680°C. The retransformation was monitored, in situ, by dilatometry and neutron Bragg edge diffraction (BED). Results from the two techniques show good agreement and suggest that the transformation kinetics are best described by two Avrami exponents, n=2.5 and n=0.2 respectively. A limited discussion of the lattice parameter evolution during the transformation is included. Possible mechanisms for growth dynamics and stress relaxation are discussed.     

Machining of γ-TiAl

Knowledge of the machining parameters for titanium aluminides of the type γ-TiAl is essential for the acceptance and application of this new heat-resistant light-weight material for high performance components in automobile and aircraft engines. This work evaluates drilling, turning, sawing, milling, electroerosion, grinding, and high-pressure water-jetting of primary castings. The results indicate that there is a potential for each machining process, but a high quality of surface finish can only be achieved by some of the processes.     

The Dislocation Structure of a Single-Crystal γ + γ′ Two-Phase Alloy After Tensile Deformation

The dislocation structures of an industrial single-crystal γ + γ′ two-phase alloy DD3 after tensile deformation from room temperature to 1273K were studied by transmission electron microscopy. The strength of this alloy decreased with an increase in the temperature, and showed a strength peak at 1033K. At room temperature, the dislocations shearing the γ′ particles were found to be 1/3<112> partial dislocations on the dodecahedral slip system <112>{111}. Some dislocation pairs on the cubic <110>{100} system that blocked the glide of dislocations were found at a medium temperature of 873K. As a result, dislocation bands were formed. Shearing of γ′ particles by 1/3<112> partial dislocations on the dodecahedral slip system <112>{111} was also found at this temperature. At the peak temperature of 1033K, because of the strong interaction between dislocations on the {111} and {100} planes, the extent of dislocation bands with high dislocation densities was extensive. The 1/3<112> partial dislocations on the dodecahedral slip system <112>{111} also existed. When the temperature reached the high temperature of 1133K, the range of dislocation bands was limited. The γ′ particles were sheared by <110> dislocation pairs on the octagonal <110>{111} system and the cubic <110>{100} system. At 1273K, the regular hexagonal dislocation networks were formed in the γ matrix and at the γ/γ′ interface. The Burgers vectors of the network were found to be b₁ = 1/2[110], b₂ = 1/2[1–10], b₃ = [100], and the last one was formed by the reaction of b₁ + b₂ → b₃. Dislocations shearing the γ′ particles were found to be <110> dislocation pairs on the octagonal system <110>{111} and cubic slip system <110>{100} at 1273K.     

Comparative determination of the α/β phase fraction in α+β-titanium alloys using X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy

A comparison is made between the measured α/β phase fractions in Ti-6246 using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and electron microscopy. Image analysis of SEM and TEM images was compared to the phase fraction estimate obtained using electron backscattered diffraction, lab and high-energy synchrotron XRD. There was a good agreement between the electron microscopic and diffraction techniques, provided that the microstructural parameters of grain size and texture are estimated correctly when using quantitative Rietveld refinement.     

Overlapping of γ′ precipitate variants in Inconel 718

In Inconel 718 alloy, different variants of γ′ precipitates often appear to intersect each other during their growth. Such apparent intersections are shown on the basis of structure factor contrast to be an overlapping effect.     

γ-Radiolysis of Polyynes in Heptane

The polyynes in heptane solution were γ-radiolyzed at a total dose of 150, 300 and 600 kGy. After radiolysis the products were analyzed by electronic absorption spectroscopy, by HPLC (liquid chromatography) and by FT-IR spectroscopy. Even at 150 kGy the polyynes disappear completely from the solution and the chromatographic analysis shows that the acetylenic chains undergo fragmentation, addition and crosslinking reactions with other chains and with solvent. The oxidative interference from air has been detected by FT-IR.     

Measurement of the γ-anisotropy in

The study of the radiative neutron capture by protons, n+p→d+γ, provides valuable information about the nucleon–nucleon interaction. So far, no experimental value has existed for the γ-anisotropy which may appear if neutrons and protons both are polarised. A non-vanishing γ-anisotropy η is a clear-cut signal for the existence of transitions ³S₁→ ³d₁ from the triplet initial state to the ground state of the deuteron. We report the first measurement of this observable. The result is η=(1.0±2.5)×10⁻⁴ at 50.5% polarisation of neutrons and protons.     

Investigations of MX and γ′/γ″ precipitates in the nickel-based superalloy 718 produced by electron beam melting

Samples with a composition similar to the nickel-based superalloy Inconel alloy 718 were produced by electron beam melting of prealloyed powder and investigated with respect to type and composition of the strengthening precipitates. The matrix consists of γ grains orientated in nearly the same direction, almost like a single crystal. Coarse precipitates (<2 μm), mostly of the (Ti,Nb)(C,N,B) type with B1 structure, are aligned along the growth direction. TEM and APFIM investigations of the γ matrix revealed very fine γ″ precipitates of around 5–10 nm in size. Additionally, at small angle grain boundaries, coarser γ″ precipitates of 50–100 nm in size have been observed. The 0 01 γ//0 0 1 γ″ and {1 0 0} γ//{1 0 0} γ″ orientation relationship between γ and γ″, known from literature [M. Sundararaman, P. Mukhopadhyay, Mater. Charact. 31 (1993) 191–196], was confirmed. Some γ′ precipitates of 2–5 nm in size were observed by means of FIM.     

High temperature creep of modified α + β brasses

Good machinability and formability of technical brasses α + β have to be preserved when alternative modifications are developed instead of alloying with toxic lead. Several model brasses of this type, which exhibit satisfactory machinability, are creep tested at 780 °C to compare their high temperature formability. The observed stationary creep rate and local ductility may highly differ for various alloy types. To characterize the impact of individual additions, superposition laws for the respective quantities are proposed and applied to the measured values. The strong effect of even small amounts of some additions on the creep rate and the boundary component of ductility is suggested to be due to segregation phenomenon. Rigid particles, such as phosphides, enhance significantly the creep resistance of the material, though restrict the macroscopic stability of plastic flow. On the other hand, the contribution of liquid particles to the creep damage may be effectively obstructed by phosphides.     

铌及铌合金高温抗氧化研究进展

铌及铌合金以其熔点高、耐腐蚀和良好的高温强度成为重要的高温结构材料。但高温抗氧化性能较差是制约其应用的关键问题。从铌的氧化机理、合金化抗氧化保护和表面涂层保护三方面,论述了铌及铌合金高温抗氧化的研究进展。分析了研究中面临的问题,并提出了解决途径。