Effect of Fe and Mo additions on microstructure and mechanical properties of TiAl intermetallics

The ductility of TiAl intermetallics can be improved through stabilizing the ductile β phase.New β-stabilized Ti-45Al-xFe-yMo（x,y=1,2,3,4） alloys were designed through adding the β stabilizing elements Fe and Mo.The microstructural evolution and deformation behavior of the Ti-45Al-xFe-yMo alloys were investigated.The results show that the amount of β（B2） phase is increased with the increase of alloying elements.Mo shows a higher capability for stabilizing the β phase than Fe.In the optimized Ti-45Al-3Fe-2Mo alloy,the grains are significantly refined to about 12 μm,and this alloy shows a very good hot ductility at the elevated temperature.

Dynamic behavior and fracture mode of TiAl intermetallics with different microstructures at elevated temperatures

Experimental studies were conducted on the tensile behaviors and fracture modes of TiAl（Ti-46.5Al-2Nb-2Cr） alloys with near gamma（NG） equiaxed and near lamellar（NL） microstructures over a temperature range from room temperature to 840 ℃ and a strain rate range of 0.001-1 350 s-1.The results indicate that the alloys are both temperature and strain rate dependent and they have a similar dependence.The dynamic strength is higher than the quasi-static strength but almost insensitive to high strain rate range of 320-1 350 s-1.The brittle-to-ductile transition temperature（BDTT） increases with increasing strain rates.NG TiAl yields obviously,while NL TiAl does not.Below BDTT,as the temperature increases,the fracture modes of the two alloys change from planar cleavage fracture to a mixture of transgranular and intergranular fractures,and finally to totally intergranular fracture.

Isothermal oxidation behavior of TiAl intermetallics with different oxygen contents

Isothermal oxidation behaviors of Ti-45Al-2Fe-2Mo-1Cr intermetallics with different oxygen contents were studied under the condition of 950 °C, 100 h in air, and the oxidation kinetic parameters were also evaluated. The results show that the oxidation resistance of the TiAl intermetallics is negatively related to the oxygen content, and both the mass gain and thickness of oxide scale increase with the oxygen content. The sub-surface microstructure of the oxide scales varies with the oxygen content. Z phase is observed in the sub-surface area of the low-oxygen-content alloy, while the τ2(Al2FeTi) phase is found in the medium-oxygen-content and the high-oxygen-content alloys. The deterioration of oxidation resistance is due to the enhanced internal oxidation with the increase of oxygen content. It is possible to improve the oxidation resistance by controlling the oxygen content.

A COMPONENT-SPECIFIC ALLOY DESIGN OF TiAl INTERMETALLICS

The metallographic observation and analyses of TiAl alloy cast ingots revealed that the preferably arranged γ/α_2 lamellar microstructure can be obtained in columnar dendritic cast ingot through controlling the Ti/Al atomic ratio. The experiments conf irmed that the preferably arranged γ/α_2 lamellar microstructure has excellent tensile strength and fracture toughness and tolerant tensile plasticity when the stress is applied parallel to the γ/α_2 interface.Based on these results and the working condition of the turbine blades,a component-specific alloy design has been suggested.

High Temperature Corrosion and Protection of Titanium Alloys and TiAl Intermetallics

High temperature corrsoion and protection of trtanium alloys and TiAl intermetallics are reviewed, andsome suggestions on the development of protective coatings are put forward.

Microstructural evolution of(TiAl)+Nb+W+B alloy

A newly designed TiAl alloy containing W,Nb,and B was produced through magnetic-flotation-melting method.Mass production of this TiAl-based alloy,15 kg ingot size,which is quite different from the 0.05 kg small ingot produced by arc-melting,has a large effect on the metallurgical properties,such as the grain size and the phase structures of the alloy.Heat treatments were carefully designed in order to reduce the amount of the high-temperature remaining β phase in the alloy,and to obtain optimal microstructures for mechanical behavior studies.A room-temperature ductility of 1.9% was obtained in the cast TiAl-based alloy after the appropriate heat treatment.The mechanical behavior of the large ingot through mass production of the TiAl-based alloy was largely improved by the alloy design and subsequent heat treatments.

Dynamic tensile behavior of PM Ti-47Al-2Nb-2Cr-0.2W intermetallics at elevated temperatures

Split Hopkinson Tension Bar(SHTB) experiments were conducted to explore the dynamic mechanical behavior and deformation mechanism of powder metallurgical(PM) Ti-47 Al-2 Nb-2 Cr-0.2 W(at.%)intermetallics with near lamellar(NL) and duplex(DP)microstructures. Results show that,under dynamic loading,the high temperature strength of the PM TiAl intermetallics is higher than that under quasi-static loading, and the ductile to brittle transition temperature(DBTT) increases with the increase of strain rate. Formation of twinning and stacking faults is the main deformation mechanism during dynamic loading. The work hardening rates of the PM TiAl intermetallics are nearly insensitive to strain rate and temperature at high strain rates(800-1600 s-1)and high temperatures(650-850 ℃). Zerilli-Armstrong model is successfully used to describe the dynamic flowing behavior of the PM TiAl intermetallics. In general, the PM TiAl intermetallics are found to have promising impact properties, suitable for high-temperature and high-impact applications.

Pore constitution and tortuosity factor of reactively synthesized porous TiAl intermetallic compound

The pore constitution and tortuosity factor of porous TiAl intermetallic were studied on the basis of the variation behavior of pore structure parameters and the discrete particle model. The pore formation mechanism of porous TiAl is mainly ascribed to three aspects: the clearance space in green compact, the diffusive pores in the reaction process and the phase transition pores, resulting in the open porosities of 5.6%, 42.9% and 1.3%, respectively. According to the Hagen-Poiseuille equation, the tortuosity factor of porous TiAl is determined in the range of 1.3-2.2. Based on the discrete particle model and the variation rule of the tortuosity factor, the tortuosity factor depends mainly on the parameters of fabrication constant, particle shape factor, clearance distance and powder particle size. The quantitative relationships among them have been established, which can be used as the basis for adjusting the pore structure of porous intermetallics.

SYNTHESIS OF NANO－METER TiAl INTERMETALLIC COMPOUND THROUGH MECHANICAL ALLOYING

The transformation process of mixture of elemental Al and Ti powders during mechanical alloying was investigated.Results show that Al-Ti amorphous phase and then TiAl intermetallic compound form.The TiAl intermetallic compound produced by mechanical alloying is nanocrystalline with disordered structure.

STRAIN INDUCED STRUCTURAL TRANSITION OF INTERFACES AND TWINS IN A HOT－DEFORMED DUAL－PHASE TIAL ALLOY

The structure characteristics of a2/γinterfaces and the features of deformation twins in a quasi-isothermal forged Ti-45Al-10Nb alloy were studied by highresolution transmission electron microscopy. Three types of strain induced a2/γinterfaces and two types of strain induced twin boundaries were identified The most,important features are high density of ledges and the existence of I/3[111] Frank partial dislocation. Mechanisms for the formation these interfaces were proposed Two types of deformation twins were observed These deformation twins always start from the ledges it seems that ledges at interfaces are important features of interfacial structure for the mechanical behavior of alloys.

MICROSTRUCTURE OF RAPIDLY SOLIDIFIED TiAl ALLOY POWDER

The rapidly solidified powder of Ti-34Al-2Mn alloy was obtained by means of ultrasonic gas atomisation (USGA) technique.The tupical size of the powder is 27 μm.X-ray diffraction results show that the powder consists of major α_2-phase and minor γ-phase.Under optical microscope both equiaxed and dendritical microstructure features were observed on RS pow- der sections.After annealing at 900 ℃/for 2 h in vacuum,most of α_2-phase transforms into γ-phase,resulting in refinement of structure.

DEBYE TEMPERATURE AND VALENCE ELECTRON STRUCTURE IN INTERMETALLIC TiAl

The Debye temperature 0D of intermetallic compound TiAl at room temperature was determined by means of X-ray diffraction.The experiments show that the Debye temperature of TiAl is 515 K,which is obviously higher than that of Al(394 K)or Ti(380 K).The experimental results indicate that the bonding in the intermetallic compound TiAl is stronger than that in pure metal Ti or Al which is in good agravement with the calculation of its valence electron structures.The relationship between the Debye temperature of TiAl and its brittle-ductile transition temperature is also dealt with in the paper.

SUBSTITUTION BEHAVIOR OF ALLOYING ELEMENTS IN INTERMETALLIC COMPOUND，TiAl

A method based on electronic structure calculation is proposed to predict the substitution behavior of elements in ordered intermetallics. The electronic structure of 20 alloying elements in TiAl is calculated using the DV-Xα cluster method The bond orders between alloying elements and surrounding atoms, Bo_Ti,Bo_Al, are used as parameters. Two lines on the Bo_Ti-Bo_Al diagram separate the elements into three groups. The elements located outside of the two lines substitute either Ti or Al atom regardless of the composition of TiAl. The substitution behavior of elements between the two lines will be affected by the Ti/Al ratio and the amount of alloying elements added Substituting sequence in multi-element alloy is discussed The prediction based on this method agrees well with the experimental results.

LAMELLAR MICROSTRUCTURE IN DUPLEX Ti-Al-V INTERMETALLIC COMPOUND

The morphology and crystallographic orientation of(α_2+γ)lamellar structure in duplex Ti-47.5Al-2.5V intermetallic compound have been studied by means of TEM, microdiffraction as well as 180° and non-180° rotation twinning analysis.A possible atomic model of the interface was suggested.Thus,approach was made to a mechanism on complex nucleation of α_2+γ two phases along α-Ti interface,and growth of α_2/γ/γ_1/α_2 or α_2/γ/α_2/γ as fundamental structural unit.

Vacuum brazing TiAl intermetallic to K4169 alloy using amorphous filler metals Ti_(56.25–x)Zr_(x)Ni_(25)Cu1_(8.75)

A series of Ti_(56.25-x)Zr_(x)Ni_(25)Cu1_(8.75)(x=0–25,at.%) filler metals were designed based on a cluster-plus-glue-atom model to vacuum braze TiAl intermetallic to K4169 alloy. The impact of Zr content on the interfacial microstructure and shear strength of joints was examined. And the relationship between the interfacial lattice structure and the fracture behavior of the joint was investigated. The findings reveal a sectionalized characteristic with three reaction zones (Zone I, Zone II and Zone III) in the microstructure of the TiAl intermetallic to K4169 alloy joint. As the Zr content in filler metals increased, the diffusion of Ti transitioned from long-distance to short-distance in Zone I, changing the initial composition from TiNi_(3) /TiNi/NiNb/(Cr, Fe, Ni)SS to NiCrFe/(Cr, Fe, Ni)SS /TiNi. In Zone II, the initial composition altered from TiNi_(3) /TiNi to TiNi/Ti_(2) Ni/TiNi_(3) /TiCu/TiNi. The interface between Zones II and III altered from a non-coherent and semi-coherent interface of TiNi/TiAl/Ti_(3) Al with significant residual stress to a semi-coherent interface of TiNi/TiNi_(3) /TiAl_(2) /Ti_(3) Al with a gradient distribution. The shear strength of the joint initially decreased and then increased. When the Zr content of filler metal was 25 at.%, the shear strength of the joint reached 288 MPa. The crack initiation position changed from non-coherent TiNi/TiAl interface with high angle grain boundaries (HAGBs) and lattice mismatch of 65.86 at.% to a semi-coherent Ti3 Al/TiAl2 interface with a lattice mismatch of 20.07 at.% when the Zr content increased. The brittle fracture was present on the fracture surfaces of all brazed joints.