High cracking susceptibility of Al-Li alloys with Ti/Ce B6addition is thoroughly suppressed in laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)processing of Ti/Ce co-modified 2195 alloys at relatively high scan speeds,while the cracking...High cracking susceptibility of Al-Li alloys with Ti/Ce B6addition is thoroughly suppressed in laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)processing of Ti/Ce co-modified 2195 alloys at relatively high scan speeds,while the cracking suppression mechanism and phase formation in these composites are not clarified.In this work,microstructure evolution and mechanical performance of the LPBF-fabricated Ti/Ce co-modified 2195 are investigated to reveal their cracking suppression and strengthening mechanisms.The results show that apparent grain refinement of the composites is ascribed to high supercooling from rapid formation of constitutional supercooling zone in front of solid–liquid interfaces by high-Q-value Ti solute,and heterogeneous nucleation of in situ formed Al3Ti and Al11Ce3precipitates.Their synergistic interactions promote formation of fine equiaxed grains and thus inhibit crack initiation.The composites exhibit high microhardness of 100±5HV0.2,nano-hardness of 1.6±0.1 GPa and elastic modulus of 97±3 GPa,where the elastic modulus increases by 27%and 31%compared to those of LPBF-processed and conventionally manufactured 2195 alloys,respectively.A tensile strength of 336 MPa and an elongation of 3%are obtained from in-situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction measurement.The improved properties are derived from grain refinement and Orowan strengthening.Based on the optimal processing parameter and composition,a bracket component filled with lattice structures is designed and manufactured with good manufacturing quality and processing accuracy.展开更多
Nickel-based superalloys are extensively used in the crucial hot-section components of industrial gas turbines,aeronautics,and astronautics because of their excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance at ...Nickel-based superalloys are extensively used in the crucial hot-section components of industrial gas turbines,aeronautics,and astronautics because of their excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance at high temperatures.Fusion welding serves as an effective means for joining and repairing these alloys;however,fusion welding-induced liquation cracking has been a challenging issue.This paper comprehensively reviewed recent liquation cracking,discussing the formation mechanisms,cracking criteria,and remedies.In recent investigations,regulating material composition,changing the preweld heat treatment of the base metal,optimizing the welding process parameters,and applying auxiliary control methods are effective strategies for mitigating cracks.To promote the application of nickel-based superalloys,further research on the combination impact of multiple elements on cracking prevention and specific quantitative criteria for liquation cracking is necessary.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52205382,52225503)National Key Research and Development Program(No.2023YFB4603300)+3 种基金Key Research and Development Program of Jiangsu Province(Nos.BE2022069,BZ2024019)National Natural Science Foundation of China for Creative Research Groups(No.51921003)International Joint Laboratory of Sustainable Manufacturing,Ministry of Education and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(NG2024014)Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of NUAA(xcxjh20230616)。
文摘High cracking susceptibility of Al-Li alloys with Ti/Ce B6addition is thoroughly suppressed in laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)processing of Ti/Ce co-modified 2195 alloys at relatively high scan speeds,while the cracking suppression mechanism and phase formation in these composites are not clarified.In this work,microstructure evolution and mechanical performance of the LPBF-fabricated Ti/Ce co-modified 2195 are investigated to reveal their cracking suppression and strengthening mechanisms.The results show that apparent grain refinement of the composites is ascribed to high supercooling from rapid formation of constitutional supercooling zone in front of solid–liquid interfaces by high-Q-value Ti solute,and heterogeneous nucleation of in situ formed Al3Ti and Al11Ce3precipitates.Their synergistic interactions promote formation of fine equiaxed grains and thus inhibit crack initiation.The composites exhibit high microhardness of 100±5HV0.2,nano-hardness of 1.6±0.1 GPa and elastic modulus of 97±3 GPa,where the elastic modulus increases by 27%and 31%compared to those of LPBF-processed and conventionally manufactured 2195 alloys,respectively.A tensile strength of 336 MPa and an elongation of 3%are obtained from in-situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction measurement.The improved properties are derived from grain refinement and Orowan strengthening.Based on the optimal processing parameter and composition,a bracket component filled with lattice structures is designed and manufactured with good manufacturing quality and processing accuracy.
基金financially supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project of China(No.J2019-VI-0004-0117)。
文摘Nickel-based superalloys are extensively used in the crucial hot-section components of industrial gas turbines,aeronautics,and astronautics because of their excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance at high temperatures.Fusion welding serves as an effective means for joining and repairing these alloys;however,fusion welding-induced liquation cracking has been a challenging issue.This paper comprehensively reviewed recent liquation cracking,discussing the formation mechanisms,cracking criteria,and remedies.In recent investigations,regulating material composition,changing the preweld heat treatment of the base metal,optimizing the welding process parameters,and applying auxiliary control methods are effective strategies for mitigating cracks.To promote the application of nickel-based superalloys,further research on the combination impact of multiple elements on cracking prevention and specific quantitative criteria for liquation cracking is necessary.
