Constitutive behavior and processing maps of low-expansion GH909 superalloy

The hot deformation behavior of GH909 superalloy was studied systematically using isothermal hot compression tests in a temperature range of 960 to 1040°C and at strain rates from 0.02 to 10 s−1with a height reduction as large as 70%. The relations considering flow stress, temperature, and strain rate were evaluated via power-law, hyperbolic sine, and exponential constitutive equations under different strain conditions. An exponential equation was found to be the most appropriate for process modeling. The processing maps for the superalloy were constructed for strains of 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, and 0.8 on the basis of the dynamic material model, and a total processing map that includes all the investigated strains was proposed. Metallurgical instabilities in the instability domain mainly located at higher strain rates manifested as adiabatic shear bands and cracking. The stability domain occurred at 960–1040°C and at strain rates less than 0.2 s−1; these conditions are recommended for optimum hot working of GH909 superalloy. © 2017, University of Science and Technology Beijing and Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.

Effects of simulated on-fire processing conditions on the microstructure and mechanical performance of Q345R steel

A series of simulated on-fire processing experiments on Q345R steel plates was conducted, and the plates＇ Brinell hardness, ten- sile strength, and impact energy were tested. Microstructure morphologies were systematically analyzed using a scanning electron micro- scope with the aim of investigating the effect of the steel＇s microstructure on its performance. All examined performance parameters exhib- ited a substantial decrease in the cases of samples heat-treated at temperatures near 700℃. However, although the banded structure decreased with increasing treatment temperature and holding time, it had little effect on the performance decline in fact. Further analysis revealed that pearlite degeneration near 700℃, which was induced by the interaction of both subcritical annealing and conventional spherical annealing, was the primary reason for the degradation behavior. Consequently, some nonlinear mathematical models of different mechanical perform- ances were established to facilitate processing adjustments.

Hot corrosion behavior and mechanism of FGH96 P/M superalloy in molten NaCl–Na_2SO_4 salts

Hot corrosion behavior of FGH96 powder metallurgy(P/M) superalloy in 25 % NaCl + 75 % Na_2SO_4 molten salts at 650, 700, and 750 ℃ was investigated in this paper. The methods of mass loss measurement, X-ray diffraction(XRD), scanning electron microscopy(SEM),and energy-dispersive spectroscopy(EDS) were used here.The experimental results show that hot corrosion kinetics follows a square power law at 650 ℃, while a linear one at 700 and 750 ℃. The corrosion layer is detected to be composed of Cr_2O_3, NiO, and Ni2S_3 at each temperature.The cross-sectional morphologies and corresponding elemental maps indicate that the corrosion layer is a stratified structure of oxide and sulfide. The results and analyses confirm that the hot corrosion mechanism of FGH96 P/M superalloy is a cooperate process of oxidation and sulfidation. Furthermore, the relatively higher concentrations of Cr, Co, and Ti provide better corrosion resistance to the attack of S and Cl^-.

Nucleation mechanisms of dynamic recrystallization for G3 alloy during hot compression

Dynamic recrystallization （DRX） mechanisms of a nickel-based corrosion-resistant alloy, G3, were investigated by hot compression tests with temperatures from 1050 to 1200 ℃ and strain rates from 0.1 to 5.0 s-1. Deformation microstructure was observed at the strain from 0.05 to 0.75 by electron backscatter diffraction （EBSD） and transmission electron microscope （TEM）. Work hardening rate curves were calculated to analyze the effect of deformation parameters on the nucleation process. Results indicate that strain-induced grain boundary migration is the principal mechanism of DRX. Large annealing twins promote nucleation by accumulating dis- locations and fragmenting into cell blocks. Continuous dynamic recrystallization is also detected to be an effective supplement mechanism, especially at low temperature and high strain rate.

A new insight into rapid oxidation of alloy 925 contaminated by oxide powder

Rapid oxidation takes place both in the laboratory and in industrial conditions when alloy 925 is contaminated by oxide powder,and the oxidation rate is much higher than normal.Herein,the rapid oxidation behavior and mechanism of alloy 925 were investigated by a series of comparison tests at 1160℃.It is found that the oxide powder produced during the oxidation process is mainly composed of NiCr_(2)O_(4)spinel,accompanied by NiO and NiMoO_(4).The oxide powder plays a triggering role in the rapid oxidation of alloy 925,as NiO has a strong affinity with O.A composition adjustment experiment of alloy 925 shows that rapid oxidation is the synergetic effect of Mo and Cu in the alloy.Mo and Cu easily combine to form low melting point eutectics.The formation and volatilization of MoO_(3)oxide can destroy the completeness of the protective oxide layer.The MoO_(3)flux can dissolve protective Cr_(2)O_(3)and prevent the repair of the oxide layer and also promote the formation of nonprotective and easy-spall NiCr_(2)O_(4)spinel.The synergetic effect of Cu and Mo in accelerating oxidation should be considered in any nickel-based alloy with a high content of Cu and Mo.