Dual-System Activation of Ni-Base Superalloy under High Strain and High Temperature

Due to their superior combination of heat resistance, high temperature corrosion resistance, toughness and strength, nickel-based superalloys have become of extensive use in the aerospace industry. This research aims to explain why the fatigue life of Inconel-718 in preconditioned samples had larger fatigue lives than pristine samples. The hypothesis is that preconditioning at 700°C and 1.0% strain could lead to thermal activation of the {100} cubic slip plane alongside the {111} octahedral slip plane, potentially improving fatigue life. Using SEM and EBSD imaging, the microstructure of Inconel-718 samples were characterized before and after preconditioning. The directions of the slip bands that formed following the preconditioning were determined. The result was that the existence of both the cubic and octahedral slip systems was confirmed, leading to the thermal activation hypothesized. The existence of both slip planes was considered to be the reason behind the improved fatigue life due to better strain accommodation within the microstructure. It is suggested that focuses for future research includes conducting in-situ observation of slip activation and the application of preconditioning as a manufacturing method.

Microstructures and properties of transient liquid phase diffusion bonded joints of Ni_3Al-base superalloy

An investigation of transient liquid phase (TLP) diffusion bonding of a Ni 3Al base directionally solidified superalloy, IC6 alloy, was presented. The interlayer alloy employed was Ni Mo Cr B powder alloy. The results show that the microstructure of the TLP diffusion bonded joints is a combination of γ solid solution (or a γ+γ′ structure) and borides. With the bonding time increasing, the quantity of the borides both in bonding seam and adjacent zones is gradually reduced, and the joint stress rupture property is improved. The obtained stress rupture property of the TLP bonded joints is on a level with the transverse property of IC6 base materials. [

Effect of Melt Superheating on the Morphology of MC Carbide in a Cast Ni-base Superalloy M963

The effect of the melt superheating temperature on the as cast microstructure of a cast nickel base superalloy M963 has been investigated. The results show that the as cast microstructure of the alloy consists of γ solid solution matrix,γ′ precipitate in cubic shape, (γ+γ′) eutectic and MC carbide, and the morphology of MC carbide in the microstructure can be varied from coarse scriptlike, fine scriptlike to fine cubelike or discontinuous particles by increasing the melt superheating temperature. The mechanism of melt superheating is discussed by means of differential thermal analysis (DTA) technique.

PHASE TRANSFORMATION OF Al-Ti COATINGS ON Co-BASE SUPERALLOY DZ40M DURING HIGH TEMPERATURE OXIDATION

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EFFECTS OF TRACE ELEMENTS ON THE OXIDATION OF LOW SEGREGATION Ni－Cr－Al BASED SUPERALLOYS

The oxidation behaviors of two kinds of low segregation Ht-Cr-Al based superalloys have been studied between 1000-1100℃, and compared with that of general Mt-Cr-Al based superalloys. The results indicated that the simultaneous additions of 0.1 wt% S and 0. 1 wt% Zr to low segregation alloys increase the oxidation rate of Al2O3-forming alloy and improve the scale adherence. The addition of 0.1 wt% Zr can ,minimize the negative effects of S on the adherence of Al2O3 scale. Low amounts of S(≤50 ppm wt) have no obviously negative effects on the adherence of Cr2O3 scale formed on one of the low segregation superalloys.

Microstructure evolution of an Ni-Cr-Co base superalloy heat-treated at 704 and 760℃

Thermodynamic calculation, SEM (scanning electron microscopy), TEM(transmission electron microscopy), XRD (X-ray diffraction), phase extraction, and chemical analysiswere employed to study the phase stability and phase precipitation in a new Ni-Cr-Co basesuperalloy heat-treated at 704 and 760 ℃ for a long tune. The results show that the precipitates ofthis new alloy heat-treated at standard annealing condition and heat-treated at 704 and 760℃ for atime up to 2000 h are γ′, MC, M_(23)C_6, and M_6C, and η phase forms at grain boundaries and inmatrix of samples heat-treated at 760 ℃ as well. The mass fractions of γ′ (+η), MC, M_(23)C_6,and M_6C in all samples have no large changes with an increase in aging time, but γ′ precipitatesgrow obviously. The γ′-to-η transformation in the samples heat-treated at 760℃ took place withincreasing aging time. The η precipitates form a Widmanstaetten pattern and the γ′ phases haveremelted partly in the samples heat-treated at 760 ℃. The alloy maintains a better microstructuralstability during prolonged aging at 704 ℃, but a worse microstructural stability during prolongedaging at 760 ℃.

Surface recrystallization of a Ni_3Al based single crystal superalloy at different annealing temperatures and blasting pressure

The effects of annealing temperature and grit blasting pressure on the recrystallization behavior of a Ni3Al based single crystal superalloy were studied in this work. The results show that the precipitation of the Y-NiMo phase occurs at 900 and 1000 °C, which precedes recrystallization. The initial recrystallization temperature was between 1000 and 1100 °C. Cellular recrystallization was formed at 1100 and 1200 °C, which consisted of large columnar γ′ and fine γ + γ′. The dendrite arm closed to the interdendritic region may act as nucleation sites during initial recrystallization by a particle simulated nucleation mechanism at 1280 °C. The size of the grains first turned large and then became small upon the pressure while the recrystallization depth increased all the time.

Determination of Aluminum in Nickel-Based Superalloys by Using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy （LIBS） was developed to detect aluminum in nickel-based superalloys （K417, GH4033, DZ125L, З ∏742y） using a non-intensified, non-gated, low-cost detection system. The precision of LIBS depends strongly on the experimental conditions. The calibration curves of Al（I）394.4 nm and Al（I）396.2 nm under the optimum experimental parameters are presented. Finally the limit of detection （LOD） for aluminum is calculated from the experimental data, which is in the range of 0.09% to 0.1% by weight.

Isothermal solidification behavior of typical Ni_3Al base superalloy IC6

Solidification sequence of a typical Ni 3Al base superalloy IC6 was studied by isothermal solidification method. The results show that the liquidus, solidus, melting point of the boride and secondary γ ′ precipitation temperature of the IC6 alloy are notably higher than those of conventional nickel base superalloys because of its higher Mo content. There is no eutectic γ ′ precipitation during the solidification of the alloy, but a kind of Mo rich δ Ni 0.76 Mo 1.24 primary phase precipitates together with γ phase by eutectic reaction L ′→ δ + γ + L ″ in the temperature range of 1 573～1 553 K, this δ Ni 0.76 Mo 1.24 phase has a primitive orthorhombic structure with a=0.917 8 nm, b=0.914 2 nm and c=0.882 8 nm. Moreover, Al element of the alloy segregates in dendritic areas during isothermal solidification process, which causes secondary γ ′ phase precipitate in the order of precedence from dendrites to interdendrites.

HIGH-TEMPERATURE LOW CYCLE FATIGUE BEHAVIOR OF NICKEL BASE SUPERALLOY GH536

Low cycle fatigue tests on nickel base superalloy GH536 were performed at 600, 700 and 800℃. The strain-life and cyclic stress-strain relationship were given at various temperatures. The change in fatigue life behavior and fatigue parameters with tem- perature increasing was discussed. At low and intermediate total strain amplitudes, the fatigue life was found to decrease with increasing temperature.

MECHANISM OF SECONDARY M_(23)C_6 PRECIPITATION AROUND MC IN A COBALT-BASE SUPERALLOY

Secondary M23C6 precipitation around primary MC carbide in a directionally solidified cobalt-base saperalloy was investigated duriny aging at 850℃. The results show that it was closely related to the decomposition of the MC. Two mechanisms were suggested,i.e. the in situ reaction, MC+γ→M23C6+C, and the direct reaction, M+C→M23C6,in which MC acted as a carbon source.

Surface recrystallization of a single crystal nickel-base superalloy

The recrystallization behavior of a single crystal nickel-base superalloy was investigated by shot peening and subsequent annealing. Two kinds of recrystallization microstructures, which are intensively dependent on the annealing temperature, are shown in the nickel-base superalloy after shot peening and subsequent annealing. Surface recrystallized grains are obtained when the superalloy is annealed at solution treatment temperature. The nucleation of recrystallization originates from the dendritic core, where rapid dissolution of γ＇ particles occurs. Cellular recrystallization is observed after annealing at lower temperatures. Cellular structures induced by high diffusivity of the moving boundary and more γ＇ particles dissolution led by residual stress are developed from the surface region. Recrystallized kinetics of the shot-peened alloy annealed at 1050°C accords with the Johnson-Mehl-Avrami-Kolmogorov equation. The low Avrami exponent is caused by the inhomogeneous distribution of stored energy, the decreasing of stored energy during recovery, and the strong resistance of boundary migration by γ＇ particles.

Effect of heat treatment on microstructure and high temperature tensile properties of cast nickel-base superalloy with high W, Mo and Nb contents

The microstructural features and high temperature tensile properties of M963 superalloy at as cast, as solutioned and as aged conditions were investigated in detail. The results show that the solution treatment at 1?220?℃ for 4?h, AC causes an increase in high temperature yield strength but a drastic drop in high temperature ductility due to the precipitation of both the secondary carbide M 6C along grain boundaries and at the interdendritic regions and very fine γ ′ particles in the dendrite cores. Aging treatment following the solution treatment can improve the high temperature tensile properties of M963 superalloy due to the coarsing of the γ′ precipitate. One stage aging at 850?℃ for 16?h following the solution treatment causes an increase in both strength and ductility of alloy M963, and two stage aging of 1?089?℃ / 2?h, AC plus 850?℃ / 16?h, AC following the solution treatment further increases the ductility of alloy M963 but slightly decreases its strength.

Electro-spark epitaxial deposition of NiCoCrAlYTa alloy on directionally solidified nickel-based superalloy

An 8 mm-high NiCoCrAlYTa coating was epitaxially built-up on a directionally solidified (DS) Ni-based superalloy blade tip by electro-spark deposition.Epitaxial morphologies of the coating and its microstructural characteristics were investigated by means of SEM,XRD and TEM etc.It is observed that the fine column-like dendrites originated from the γ'-particles or γ'-clusters of the DS substrate and are un-continuously coarsened.The β-phase particles precipitate and grow eutectically with the γ-phase.The orientation of fine column dendrites depends on electro-spark deposition processing parameters and the microstructure can be characterized with superfine γ and β phases.

EFFECT OF REVERT RECYCLE TIMES ON MICROSTRUCTURE AND FATIGUE PROPERTIES IN COBALT-BASE SUPERALLOY K640S

Effect of revert cycles on microstructure and fatigue properties of cast cobalt base superalloy K640S has been investigated. The results show that: at 70 times of cool heat cycles, there were microcracks found in seven times revert and ten times revert. With the increasing of thermal fatigue cycles, the crack of revert grows a little faster than virgin. When the cycle time reaches 200, the crack length for both virgin and reverts have been as long as 2mm. The low cycle fatigue life has no remarkable change, with the increase of revert cycles at 815℃, 360MPa ,0 5Hz. With the times of cycles increasing, it is found that the content of impurity and gas in alloy change a little, and there is no obvious change for dendrite microstructure.

HIGH TEMPERATURE FATIGUE BEHAVIOUR OF A DIRECTIONALLY SOLIDIFIED COBALT-BASE SUPERALLOY

The high temperature high cycle fatigue behaviour of a directionally solidified Co-base superalloy was investigated. The alloy has saperior fatigue resistance at 900℃ and its fatigue strength is up to 295MPa. Its σ-Nf curve is characterized by three distinct zones. The stronger dependence of Nf on or in the high .and low stress zones results from multiple fatigue crock initiation sites produced by high stress and oxidation effect in a prolonged exposure, respectively.

Optimality analysis of multiplex A-TIG welding flux for nickel-base superalloy

Orthogonal experiment is employed to study a new kind of multiplex flux for nickel-base superalloy. This activated TIG welding flux is composed of NaF, MgF2 and CaF2, and their proportion is 5：4：1. Compared with conventional TIG welding, the penetration increases 164% by the action of the flux. Tensile test result indicates that the fracture strength of the mixed flux A-TIG weld bead is higher than base metal, and it increases along with the decrement of the welding current. The average extensibility of the weldment is beyond 100%, which means perfect ductility. MetaUographs elucidate that there exist lots of deep and evenly distributed dimples on the fiacture section of weld bead while on that of base metal there only exists a few shallow dimples and massive tearing ridge.

Hot deformation of spray formed nickel-base superalloy using processing maps

The hot compression testing of hot isostatically pressed(HIPed) spray formed(SF) nickel-base superalloy was carried out by thermal mechanical simulator in the temperature range of 1 050-1 140 ℃ at strain rates of 0.01-10 s-1 and engineering strain of 50%. A processing map was developed on the basis of these data by using the principles of dynamic materials modeling. The microstructural evolution of deformed samples was also examined on the basis of optical and electron microscopic observations. The map exhibits two domains: the instability domain at the temperatures of 1 050 ℃ -1 110 ℃ and strain rate of 0.01 s-1, the stability domain at the temperatures of 1 110 ℃- 1 140 ℃ and strain rates of 1 s-1-10 s-1, with a peak efficiency of about 40%. The dynamic recrystallization(DRX) is observed in the stability domain and the deformed specimens are no cracking or instabilities. However, there is no DRX in the instability domain and the alloy exhibits flow instability with cracks due to poor workability. The optimum hot working condition was determined in the stability domain.

Desulphurization during VIM Refining Ni-base Superalloy using CaO Crucible

The variation of S content during VIM refining Ni-base superalloy using CaO crucible was studied. It was foundthat the desulphurization process could not be carried out by only using CaO crucible. The role of Al additionto desulphurization was also studied. Combining with the results of XRD and composition analysis of the CaOcrucible, the mechanism of desulphurization was proposed. Thermodynamical calculation about the reaction betweenthe interface of CaO crucible and liquid metal has been discussed. This work indicated that under proper refiningtechnology the S content in the liquid Ni-base alloy could be reduced from 3×10-5 to 2×10-6~4×10-6.