Study on Rare Earth-Containing Phases in TiAl Based Alloys Prepared by Non-Equilibrium Solidification Processing

Microstructure evolution of rare earth rich phase of rapidly-solidified (RS) TiAl based alloys was investigated. The two rapid-solidification techniques employed are melt-spinning technique (MS) and Hammer-and-Anvil technique (HB). MS ribbons and HA foils were obtained in the experiment. The results demonstrate that with the increasing of cooling rates of TiAl based alloys great changes are taken place in the microstructures of rare earth rich phase, from scattering mainly on grain boundaries of as-cast ingot to distributing homogeneously as very fine fibers or powders (nanometer grade) on the matrix. The fine paralleling second phase fibers in the HA foils are considered to be connected with gamma/alpha (2) lamellar colonies. Selected area electronic diffraction (SAED) patterns of the rare earth rich phase is in accordance with that of intermetallic AlCe.

Physical simulation of hot deformation of TiAl based alloy

In order to establish a model between the grain size and the process parameters, the hot deformation behaviors of Ti 49.5Al alloy was investigated by isothermal compressive tests at temperatures ranging from 800 to 1?100 ℃ with strain rates of 10 -3 10 -1 s -1 . Within this range, the deformation behavior obeys the power law relationship, which can be described using the kinetic rate equation. The stress exponent, n , has a value of about 5.0, and the apparent activation energy is about 320 J/mol, which fits well with the value estimated in previous investigations. The results show that, the dependence of flow stress on the recrystallized grain size can be expressed by the equation: σ=K 1d rex -0 56 . The relationship between the deformed microstructure and the process control parameter can be expressed by the formula: lg d rex =-0 281?1gZ +3 908?1.

Vacuum Brazing of TiAl Based Alloy with 40Cr Steel

The vacuum brazing of TiAl based alloy with 40Cr steel was investigated using Ag-Cu-Ti filler metal. The experimental results show that the Ag, Cu, Ti atoms in the filler metal and the base metal inter-diffuse toward each other during brazing and react at the interface to form an inter-metallic AlCu 2Ti compound which joins two parts to produce a brazing joint with higher strength.

Densification behavior of high Nb containing TiAl alloys through reactive hot pressing

Densification behavior of high Nb containing TiAl alloys through reactive hot pressing was investigated. The results showed that the density of the sample hot pressed at 1400°C could reach a near full density of 98.37%. However, the densification abnormality was observed at 1500°C. The diffusion of elemental Nb during microstructural evolution is an important aspect affecting densification, which will form pore nests. With the increase of hot pressing temperature, the diffusion of Nb becomes more adequate. HIP （Hot isostatic pressing） treatment can only decrease porosity to some extent, but cannot eliminate it completely.

X-ray elastic constant determination and residual stress of two phase TiAl-based intermetallic alloy

To evaluate the residual stress in TiAl based alloys by X ray diffraction, X ray elastic constants (REC) of a γ TiAl alloy were determined. From these results, the stress state of a given phase in a duplex TiAl based alloy under a uniaxial tensile loading has been characterized by X ray diffraction. The results show that the X ray elastic constants and the microscopic stresses of the given phase are different from the apparent elastic constants and the macroscopic stresses of the alloy. The reason of the different distribution of the alloy was also discussed. [

Effects of induction heat treatment on mechanical properties of TiAl-based alloy

The effects of rapid heating cyclic heat treatment on mechanical properties of a TiAl based alloy (Ti 33Al 3Cr) were studied by means of an induction heating machine. The results show that: 1) fine fully lamellar microstructure with colony size of about 50 μm and lamellar spacing of about 0.12 μm can be obtained; 2) the compression mechanical properties can be improved to a large extent and the best comprehensive compression mechanical properties can reach the yield stress 745 MPa, the large flow stress 1 672 MPa and the compression ratio 19.4%; and 3) the compression fracture at room temperature after induction heat treatment and aging is still typical cleavage fracture.

Effect of Rare Earth on Microstructure of γ-TiAl Intermetallics

The rare earth (RE) elements (Ce, La) were added to binary Ti 47% Al alloys (atomic fraction) by Induction Skull Melting. The element Ce of 1.0 atomic percent was added individually, and La of 0.2 atomic percent was added individually. This article studied the influences of rare earth metal (Ce, La) on microstructure of as cast TiAl based alloy by XRD, SEM, EMPA and TEM measurement methodology. The results show that most of rare earth rich phases (AlCe, AlLa) are uniformly distributed in grain boundary in the shape of discontinuous network, and some particles of rare earth rich phases within the grains are mainly ellipsoids. In addition, rare earth element can obviously refine the grain size and the lamellar thickness of as cast TiAl based alloy samples. The grain size of Ti 47Al 1.0Ce 0.2La alloy reaches about 30～80 μm, and the lamellar thickness of its γ phase and α 2 phase are less than 200 and 20 nm, respectively.

Research progress on refractory composition and deformability of shell molds for TiAl alloy castings

At present, most TiAl components are produced by an investment casting process. Environmental and economic pressures have, however, resulted in a need for the industry to improve the current casting quality, reduce manufacturing costs and explore new markets for the process. Currently, the main problems for investment casting of TiAl alloys are cracks, porosities, and surface defects. To solve these problems, many studies have been conducted around the world, and it is found that casting defects can be reduced by improving composition and properties of the shell molds. It is important to make a summary for the related research progress for quality improvement of TiAl castings. So, the development on refractory composition of shell molds for TiAl alloy investment castings was reviewed, and research progress on deformability of shell mold for TiAl alloy castings both at home and abroad in recent years was introduced. The existing methods for deformability characterization and methods for improving the deformability of shell molds were summarized and discussed. The updated advancement in numerical simulation of TiAl alloy investment casting was presented, showing the necessity for considering the deformability of shell mold during simulation. Finally, possible research points for future studies on deformability of shell mold for TiAl alloy investment casting were proposed.

Microstructural evolution of TiAl base alloy during three-stepped thermo-mechanical treatment

A TiAl base alloy ingot with a height to diameter ratio of 2.2 was broken down by multiple step canned forging. The microstructures after every deformation and subsequent recrystallization were observed by optical microscopy. Results show that at the first step the reduction should be carefully controlled in case of double bulge and crack of the ingot. After the first annealing, recrystallization occurred at the deformed grain boundaries and inside the grain. The recrystallized microstructure is favorable for further deformation. After the second deformation and annealing, coarsening of the lamellae occurred and the microstructure became equiaxed. By the final deformation and subsequent recrystallization, the coarse lamellar colony can be refined to about 20 μm, and homogeneous microstructure was obtained from the ingot with a large initial height to diameter ratio.

Flow behavior and processing map of PM Ti-47Al-2Cr-0.2Mo alloy

The flow stress features of PM Ti-47Al-2Cr-0.2Mo alloy were studied by isothermal compression in the temperature range from 1000 to 1150 °C with strain rates of 0.001-1 s-1 on Gleeble-1500 thermo-simulation machine.The results show that the deformation temperature and strain rate have obvious effects on the flow characteristic,and the flow stress increases with increasing strain rate and decreasing temperature.The processing maps under different deformation conditions were established.The processing maps of this alloy are sensitive to strains.The processing map at the strain of 0.5 exhibits two suitable deformation domains of 1000-1050 °C at 0.001-0.05 s-1 and 1050-1125 °C at 0.01-0.1 s-1.The optimum parameters for hot working of the alloy are deformation temperature of 1000 °C and strain rate of 0.001 s-1 according to the processing map and microstructure at true strain of 0.5.

NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF INDUCTION SKULL MELTING PROCESS FOR TITANIUM-ALUMINIUM BASE ALLOY

The mathematics model for temperature field of water-cooling copper crucible induction skull melting process was established. The program for simulating temperature field of melting process was developed with finite element method. The temperature field of the melting process for Ti-47Al-2Cr-2Nb alloy was calculated. During melting period, the temperature is raised gradually along radius augmentation direction. The elements of the charge near the crucible wall are molten first. The center elements of the charge are molten last. The melting time of the center element is just that of all the charge melting. The melting time of Ti-47Al-2Cr-2Nb alloy is 15min. In which, the charge was heated by low power 80kW for 9min and by high power 300kW for 6min. When melting Ti-47Al-2Cr-2Nb alloy, the loading power is nearly direct proportion to melt temperature. Increasing loading power may raise melt temperature. The best melting power of Ti-47Al-2Cr-2Nb alloy is 305-310kW. This is identical with the melting test and has guidance sense to the melting process of actual titanium alloy.

Analysis of High Temperature Deformed Structure and Dynamic Precipitation in W9Mo3Cr4V Steel

TiAl base alloys have potential usage in aerospace engine for their high specific strength. In order to improve their poor hot workability, a new approach of hot deformation processing was investigated. The starting microstructure of Ti 46 5Al 2 5V 1 0Cr (atom percent, %) alloy is fully lamellar (FL) microstructure. The near gamma (NG) microstructure can be obtained through Nickel microalloying and heat treatment at 1 150 ℃. The isothermal compression tests were conducted on both materials using MTS machine at temperatures of 950 ℃, 1 000 ℃, and 1 050 ℃, and the strain rates of 0 01, 0 1 and 1 s -1 . Compared with the γ TiAl alloy with FL microstructure, the Ni bearing alloy with NG microstructure has better hot workability, such as enlarged hot workable region, decreased flow stresses, more uniform and finer deformed microstructure.

Creep-Induced Phase Instability and Microstructure Evolution of a Nearly Lamellar Ti–45Al–8.5Nb–(W, B, Y) Alloy

Microstructure degradation and stress-induced transformation of a high Nb-containing TiAl alloy with nearly lamellar microstructure during creep were investigated.Tensile creep experiments were performed at 800,850 and 900℃ under 150 MPa in air.Microstructures before and after creep tests were examined using scanning and transmission electron microscopy(SEM and TEM).Dislocations within the lamellar structure andβo(ω)region and twin intersection in massiveγgrains were investigated.Dislocation sliding played a critical role in the deformation ofωo phase,which preferentially occurred on the(0002)ωo plane.Possible deformation mechanisms were revealed.A stress-inducedγ→α2 phase transformation took place during the creep test at 850 and 900℃.α2 lamella could directly decompose into theωo phase at 850℃.The instability of high-temperature microstructure can weaken the creep resistance and promote the plastic deformation of the lamellar matrix,thus could be detrimental to the creep properties.The correlations between creep properties and microstructure instability were discussed.

Effects of rolling deformation on microstructure and hardness of Ti-45Al-9Nb-0.3Y alloy

The microstructure evolution of as-rolled Ti-45Al-9Nb-0.3Y alloy as well as the nanohardness ofβ/B2 matrix was investigated by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) in backscattered electron mode (BSE) mode, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and nanoindentation. This high Nb containing TiAl based alloy was rolled with 50%, 60%, 65% reduction, respectively. Omega phase precipitated in B2 phase with an orientation relationship of {110}β//{1120}ω and <111>β//<0001>ω. Moreover, with the increase of de-formation reduction, rod-like structure which was formed inγ grain transformed from (α2+γ) lamellae structure intoα2 phase only. Addi-tionally, nanoinentation experiment revealed that the precipitation hardening ofω phase increased the hardness ofβ/B2 phase.