Characteristic study of N07718 superalloy surface prepared by cold spray

For better performance in erosive–corrosive, wear and other extreme environmental conditions surface properties of metals and alloys are usually altered by different techniques. Amongst the various surface coating techniques cold spraying is a relatively new and less reported method. Coating formation at energy lower than the melting stage of materials brings novelty to this process. In this study surface of UNS No. - N07718 alloy is altered by cold spraying chromium-carbide (nickel-chromium) layer. The microstructure properties of this cold sprayed surface are observed by various characterization techniques and the results are used to study mechanism of coating layer formation by cold spray process. This newly developed cold sprayed surface is found to be eligible for further testing in wear and erosive-corrosive environmental conditions.     

Stress dependence of the creep behaviors and mechanisms of a third-generation Ni-based single crystal superalloy

Elevated temperature creep behaviors at 1100℃ over a wide stress regime of 120–174 MPa of a thirdgeneration Ni-based single crystal superalloy were studied. With a reduced stress from 174 to 120 MPa,the creep life increased by a factor of 10.5, from 87 h to 907 h, presenting a strong stress dependence.A splitting phenomenon of the close-(about 100 nm) and sparse-(above 120 nm) spaced dislocation networks became more obvious with increasing stress. Simultaneously, a_0010 superdislocations with low mobilities were frequently observed under a lower stress to pass through γ'precipitates by a combined slip and climb of two a_0110 superpartials or pure climb. However, a_0110 superdislocations with higher mobility were widely found under a higher stress, which directly sheared into γ'precipitates.Based on the calculated critical resolved shear stresses for various creep mechanisms, the favorable creep mechanism was systematically analyzed. Furthermore, combined with the microstructural evolutions during different creep stages, the dominant creep mechanism changed from the dislocation climbing to Orowan looping and precipitates shearing under a stress regime of 137–174 MPa, while the dislocation climbing mechanism was operative throughout the whole creep stage under a stress of 120 MPa, resulting a superior creep performance.     

Oxidation behaviors of Ni-Cr-Al superalloy foams at 1 000 ℃ in air

The oxidation behaviors of Ni-16Cr-xAl （x=4.5%, 9.0%, mass fraction） superalloy foams in air at 1000℃ were investigated. The effects of AI content on the resistance to high temperature oxidation were examined. The oxidation mechanisms of the foams were discussed. The results show that the resistance to the oxidation of the Ni-16Cr-xA1 based alloy at 1 000 ℃ increases with the content of A1 increasing from 4.5% to 9.0%. Complex oxide products are formed on the surface of the superalloy foams after the oxidation. Cr203 and A1203 are the predominant oxides for the scales of the foams with 4.5% A1 and 9% A1, respectively. Excellent high temperature oxidation resistance and superior pore conformation stability for the Ni-16Cr-xA1 based superalloy foam with 9% A1 can be mainly attributed to the formation of relatively continuous and protective A1203 oxides on the surface of the foam.     

A modern and robust methodology for modeling anisotropic creep characteristics of Ni-based DS and SC superalloys

According to more recent work,the Wilshire equations have shown good prediction accuracy in a wide range of materials and stress-temperature conditions,particularly in extrapolation of short term results to long term predictions.In the current paper,this methodology was further developed for modeling anisotropic creep characteristics(i.e.minimum creep strain εmin ,stress rupture life tf and time to a specified strain tε)of four typical Ni-based directionally solidified(DS)and single crystal(SC)superalloys,where a simple orientation factor related to the ultimate tensile strength(UTS)was introduced.The application of these simplistic approaches showed that the anisotropic creep characteristics in a wide range of stress-temperature conditions can be accurately simulated.Meanwhile,during the application of the modified Wilshire equations,break points occurring at the specified stress levels agree well with the transition of creep deformation mechanisms occurring in different stress regions,which provides confidence for using this method.     

枝晶间距对镍基单晶合金蠕变性能的影响

为了研究枝晶间距对镍基单晶合金组织与蠕变性能的影响,采用不同抽拉速率制备出两种不同枝晶间距的单晶镍基合金.通过蠕变性能测试及组织形貌观察,研究了枝晶间距对合金成分偏析及蠕变性能的影响.结果表明,随着合金枝晶间距的减小,元素成分偏析程度降低,且在相同热处理条件下,枝晶间距较小的合金具有较好的蠕变性能.合金在稳态蠕变期间的变形机制是位错攀移越过筏状γ′相,而蠕变后期的变形机制是位错在基体中滑移和切入筏状γ′相.蠕变断裂后,在试样不同区域筏状γ′相具有不同的形貌,在远离断口区域,筏状γ′相与应力轴方向垂直,而在近断口区域,筏状γ′相尺寸及扭曲程度均增加.     

Percussion Laser-Drilled Holes: Characteristics and Characterization Procedure

Percussion laser drilling, being a thermal process, produces holes having widely differing characteristics than that of the mechanically drilled holes. In the present study, on the percussion laser drilling of through holes in a nickel-based superalloy (SUPERNI 263A), 21 characteristics were identified, and the methods of their determination were proposed. The effect of peak power of laser pulses on the identified hole characteristics were studied.     

氩弧熔覆镍基自熔合金的工艺研究

采用氩弧熔覆工艺在Q235钢基体上获得了F102Fe镍基合金熔覆层.测试了涂层的硬度和耐腐蚀性，借助光学金相显微镜、扫描电子显微镜观察其显微组织，进而对熔覆工艺、合金组织及熔覆层性能之间的关系进行详细阐述.研究结果表明，采用氩弧熔覆工艺可以在Q235钢基表面上获得与基体结合良好、组织细密、具有较高硬度和耐蚀性的F102Fe合金熔覆层.在相同的情况下，增加电流强度或减少熔覆层的厚度，组织由共晶向亚共晶转变；随熔覆层的硬度、耐蚀性降低，塑性有所改善.     

喷射成形时雾化压力与静压头对雾化熔滴尺寸影响的理论分析

本文建立了静压头、雾化压力与雾化熔滴尺寸的模型关系。雾化压力一定，雾化熔滴质量中值直径随静压头的减小而减小；静压头一定。雾化熔滴尺寸随着雾化压力的增加而减小。通过模型，调节雾化压力以适应静压头变化引起的金属液体质量流率变化，以期得到具有合适尺寸的雾化熔滴，优化沉积坯组织。     

Microstructure and abrasion wear behavior of Ni-based laser cladding alloy layer at high temperature

Ni-based alloy coating on 21-4-N heat-resistant steel was prepared using CO2 laser, and the high-temperature abrasion wear was tested. The microstructure of this cladding layer and its abrasion wear behavior at high temperature by changing compositions and temperatures were investigated by means of optical microscope and scanning electron microscope. Among the three compositions of cladding layer, i.e. Ni21 ＋20% WC＋0. 5 % CeO2, Ni25＋20 % WC＋0. 5 % CeO2 and Ni60 ＋ 20 % WC ＋ 0. 5 % CeO2, the experimental results show that Ni21 ＋ 20 % WC ＋ 0.5?O2 cladding layer is made up of finer grains, and presents the best abrasion wear behavior at high temperature. The wear pattern of laser cladding layer is mainly grain abrasion at lower temperature, and it would be changed to adhesive abrasion and oxide abrasion at higher temperature.     

Effect of Ce^＋ Ion Implantation upon Oxidation Resistance of Superalloy K38G

The addition of small quantities of reactive ele ments (RE) or other elements with high oxygen affini ty, usually in the order of 0 1%~0 2% mass frac tion, will result in a beneficial effect on the oxidationresistance to superalloys[1~4].A number of mechanisms have been proposed toexplain the beneficial effect of RE additions on theCr2O3 forming alloys, including physical blocking byRE ions or second phase particles at grain boundaries,pegging effect between the oxide and the …