The unique crystallographic lamellar microstructure(CLM) Ni-based superalloys fabricated by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF) exhibits excellent tensile properties.This study aims to investigate CLM's high-temperature...The unique crystallographic lamellar microstructure(CLM) Ni-based superalloys fabricated by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF) exhibits excellent tensile properties.This study aims to investigate CLM's high-temperature stress rupture behavior and use these findings to improve the additive manufacturing process.The result shows that the high temperature-induced intergranular fracture in <110> grain region is responsible for stress rupture failure under both conditions of 760 ℃/780 MPa and 980 ℃/260 MPa.Among them,the sub-grain boundary fracture occurs only under high temperature and low stress,980 ℃/260 MPa.Due to the severe intergranular fracture induced by stray grains,the stress rupture life is very low under both conditions.According to the finite element simulation,the formation of stray grains stems from the unstable heat flow within the melt pool during the process.In addition,the shorter stress rupture lifetime does not excite a more pronounced dislocation network around the γ′ phase.However,the deformation twins can still be activated inside the <110> grains,so it has excellent plasticity under both test conditions.Finally,this work indicates that the future optimization of CLM by LPBF should focus on eliminating of high-angle grain boundaries in <110> grains.展开更多
Turbine blades,due to their intricate geometry,are exposed to multiaxial stresses during operation.Consequently,it is imperative to examine the anisotropy of their stress-rupture behavior across various testing scenar...Turbine blades,due to their intricate geometry,are exposed to multiaxial stresses during operation.Consequently,it is imperative to examine the anisotropy of their stress-rupture behavior across various testing scenarios,particularly under high-temperature conditions.Stress-rupture behavior of a Ni-based single crystal superalloy was investigated under a load varying from 100 MPa to 137 MPa at 1,100℃ for both[001]-and[111]-orientated specimens.Results demonstrate that the rupture behavior of[111]-orientated specimens exhibits obviously higher sensitive to applied stress compared to[001]-orientated specimens.This difference is primarily attributed to the orientation dependentγ'coarsening behavior and distinct dislocation interactions atγ/γ'interfaces.In[001]-oriented specimens,plate-likeγ/γ'rafts rapidly form alongside well-developed interfacial dislocation networks,where theγ/γ'misfit stress dominates the microstructural evolution.In contrast,the[111]-orientated specimens exhibit retained,coarsenedγ'precipitates embedded within theγmatrix,accompanied by poorly developed interfacial dislocation networks.展开更多
With ongoing global warming and increasing energy demands,the CH_(4)-CO_(2)reforming reaction(dry reforming of methane,DRM)has garnered significant attention as a promising carbon capture and utilization technology.Ni...With ongoing global warming and increasing energy demands,the CH_(4)-CO_(2)reforming reaction(dry reforming of methane,DRM)has garnered significant attention as a promising carbon capture and utilization technology.Nickel-based catalysts are renowned for their outstanding activity and selectivity in this process.The impact of metal-support interaction(MSI),on Ni-based catalyst performance has been extensively researched and debated recently.This paper reviews the recent research progress of MSI on Ni-based catalysts and their characterization and modulation strategies in catalytic reactions.From the perspective of MSI,the effects of different carriers(metal oxides,carbon materials and molecular sieves,etc.)are introduced on the dispersion and surface structure of Ni active metal particles,and the effect of MSI on the activity and stability of DRM reactions on Ni-based catalysts is discussed in detail.Future research should focus on better understanding and controlling MSI to improve the performance and durability of nickel-based catalysts in CH_(4)-CO_(2)reforming,advancing cleaner energy technologies.展开更多
The challenge of low temperature and rapid diffusion bonding of a Ni-based superalloy was hereby addressed by using a Ni nano-coating and a spark plasma sintering(SPS).It successfully produced a Nibased superalloy joi...The challenge of low temperature and rapid diffusion bonding of a Ni-based superalloy was hereby addressed by using a Ni nano-coating and a spark plasma sintering(SPS).It successfully produced a Nibased superalloy joint with 337 MPa shear strength at 500℃ for 30 min,which is approximately 400℃ lower than the traditional hot pressure diffusion bonding(HPDB)temperature.The microstructure and mechanical properties of the joints were systematically investigated.It is revealed that the pulsed current and ultra-fine grains(19 nm)in the Ni nano-coating could significantly facilitate voids closure.The voids closure mechanisms involved(i)pulsed current strengthened plastic deformation,(ii)pulsed current strengthened surface source diffusion,(iii)pulsed current strengthened bonding interface diffusion,(iv)grain growth dividing the initial large voids into nano-voids,and(v)massive grain boundaries(GBs),lattice defects,and local high-temperature strengthened GBs diffusion.Furthermore,the GBs migration across the interface was investigated,and the results revealed that the GBs migration and fine grains(350 nm)near the bonding interface together increased the joint strength.展开更多
Four powder metallurgy(PM)Ni-based superalloys with different Hf and Ta contents were creep-tested at 650℃ and 970 MPa,700℃ and 770 MPa,and 750℃ and 580 MPa,respectively.The effect of Hf and Ta on creep deformation...Four powder metallurgy(PM)Ni-based superalloys with different Hf and Ta contents were creep-tested at 650℃ and 970 MPa,700℃ and 770 MPa,and 750℃ and 580 MPa,respectively.The effect of Hf and Ta on creep deformation behaviors of the superalloys was studied from multiple scales by SEM,electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD),and aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscope(AC-STEM).The results showed that Hf and Ta suppressed the intergranular fracture and initiation of cracks during the acceleration creep stage,which prolonged the creep rupture time.Hf and Ta inhibited the stacking faults extending and the dislocation climbing and promoted the Suzuki segregation of W during the steady-state creep stage,which reduced the minimum creep rate and delayed the start time of the acceleration creep stage.The Suzuki segregation of Co,Cr,Mo,Ti,Nb,W,and Ta along stacking faults was observed after Hf and Ta addition,leading to the localized phase transformation in the γ′phase,and the stacking fault phase was chemically disordered.This study provided ideas for the composition design of novel PM Ni-based superalloys and theoretical foundations for the combined addition of Hf and Ta.展开更多
The coupling between heat and pressure is the kernel of inertia friction welding(IFW)and is still not fully understood.A novel 3D fully coupled finite element model based on a plastic friction pair was developed to si...The coupling between heat and pressure is the kernel of inertia friction welding(IFW)and is still not fully understood.A novel 3D fully coupled finite element model based on a plastic friction pair was developed to simulate the IFW process of a Ni-based superalloy and reveal the omnidirectional thermo-mechanical coupling mechanism of the friction interface.The numerical model successfully simulated the deceleration,deformation processes,and peak torsional moments in IFW and captured the evolution of temperature,contact pressure,and stress.The simulated results were validated through measured thermal history,optical macrography,and axial shortening.The results indicated that interfacial friction heat was the primary heat source,and plastic deformation energy only accounted for 4%of the total.The increase in initial rotational speed and friction pressure elevated the peak temperature,reaching a maximum of 1525.5K at an initial rotational speed of 2000 r/min and friction pressure of 400 MPa.The interface heat generation could form an axial temperature gradient exceeding 320K/mm.The radial inhomogeneities of heat generation and temperature were manifested in a concentric ring distribution with maximum heat flux and temperature ranging from 2/5 to 2/3 radius.The radial inhomogeneities were caused by increasing linear velocity along the radius and an opposite distribution of contact pressure,which could reach 1.7 times the set pressure at the center.The circumferential inhomogeneity of thermomechanical distribution during rotary friction welding was revealed for the first time,benefiting from the 3D model.The deflection and transformation of distribution in contact pressure and Mises stress were indicators of plastic deformation and transition of quasi-steady state welding.The critical Mises stress was 0.5 times the friction pressure in this study.The presented modeling provides a reliable insight into the thermo-mechanical coupling mechanism of IFW and lays a solid foundation for predicting the microstructures and mechanical properties of inertia friction welded joints.展开更多
A practical process method for precise integration of SiC_(f)/SiC composite(CMC)and a Ni-based superalloy(K403)was proposed in this study.It involves Nb coating pretreatment of the CMC via the chemical vapor depositio...A practical process method for precise integration of SiC_(f)/SiC composite(CMC)and a Ni-based superalloy(K403)was proposed in this study.It involves Nb coating pretreatment of the CMC via the chemical vapor deposition(CVD)at 1000℃and subsequent integral precision casting between the pretreated CMC and the K403 superalloy melt.The method solves the difficulty for the dissimilar material to be cast together,forming a robust bonding interface with an average shear strength of 94.8 MPa at room temperature.During the pretreatment process,the Nb reacted with the CMC,forming a reactive coating with the microstructure composed of NbC,Nb2C and Nb5Si3 phases.In the following integral casting,the Nb reactive coating effectively blocked detrimental graphitization reaction between the Ni element in the superalloy melt and the CMC,and mitigated the interface thermal stress generated by both the mismatch of thermal expansion coefficients and temperature difference,resulting in the increase of interfacial strength.The typical interfacial microstructure consists of the CMC,NbC,NbSi_(2)/NbC,SiC,NbSi_(2),Nb_(2)C,Nb_(5)Si_(3),Al_(4)C_(3),Nb_(2)Al/γ/γ'and MC(M=W,Mo,Ti).A formula for estimating the interfacial thermal stress of an integrated cast was derived.展开更多
The microstructure of single crystal superalloy is relatively simple,consisting primarily ofγdendrites andγ/γ′eutectics.During the directional solidification process of Ni-based single crystal superalloys,withdraw...The microstructure of single crystal superalloy is relatively simple,consisting primarily ofγdendrites andγ/γ′eutectics.During the directional solidification process of Ni-based single crystal superalloys,withdrawal rate is a critical parameter affecting the spatial distribution ofγ/γ′eutectic along gravity direction.The results show that theγ/γ′eutectic fraction of the upper platform surface is always higher than that of the lower one,regardless of withdrawal rate.As the withdrawal rate decreases,there is a significant increase inγ/γ′eutectic fraction on the upper surface,while it decreases on the lower surface.The upward accumulation ofγ/γ′eutectic becomes more severe as the withdrawal rate decreases.It is also found that the percentage of Al+Ta is positively correlated with theγ/γ′eutectic fraction.Thermo-solute convection of Al and Ta solutes in the solidification front is the prime reason for the non-uniform distribution of eutectic.The non-uniform distribution ofγ/γ′eutectic cannot be eliminated even after subsequent solution heat treatment,resulting in excess eutectic on the upper surface and thus leading to the scrapping of the blade.展开更多
The microstructure evolution and deformation mechanism of a DZ125 superalloy during high-temperature creep were studied by means of microstructure observation and creep-property tests.The results show that at the init...The microstructure evolution and deformation mechanism of a DZ125 superalloy during high-temperature creep were studied by means of microstructure observation and creep-property tests.The results show that at the initial stage of high-temperature creep,two sets of dislocations with different Burgers vectors move and meet inγmatrix channels,and react to form a quadrilateral dislocation network.Andγ′phases with raft-like microstructure are generated after the formation of dislocation networks.As creep progresses,the quadrilateral dislocation network is gradually transformed into hexagonal and quadrilateral dislocation networks.During steady stage of creep,the superalloy undergoes deformation with the mechanism that a great number of dislocations slip and climb in the matrix across the raft-likeγ′phases.At the later stage of creep,the raft-likeγ′phases are sheared by dislocations at the breakage of dislocation networks,and then alternate slip occurs,which distorts and breaks the raft-likeγ′/γphases,resulting in the accumulation of micropores at the raft-likeγ′/γinterfaces and the formation of microcracks.As creep continues,the microcracks continue to expand until creep fracture occurs,which is the damage and fracture mechanism of the alloy at the later stage of creep at high temperature.展开更多
The effect of carbon content on the microstructures and stress rupture properties of a newly developed polycrystalline Ni-based superalloy with high Cr content has been studied.It was observed that both grain size and...The effect of carbon content on the microstructures and stress rupture properties of a newly developed polycrystalline Ni-based superalloy with high Cr content has been studied.It was observed that both grain size and the number of carbides increased with an increase in carbon content.After heat treatment,granular M_(23)C_(6)carbides were dispersed around MC carbides along grain boundaries and inside grains.The quantity of granular M_(23)C_(6)carbides increased while their sizes decreased.These findings can be verified with the results of thermodynamic calculation and differential scanning calorimetry analysis.The stress rupture times(975℃/225 MPa)increased from 13.3 to 25.5 h with the carbon content increased from 0.1 to 0.2 wt.%.The improvement can be attributed to two primary factors.Firstly,grain boundary is typically weak region during deformation process and the grain size increased as carbon content increased in the alloy.Secondly,carbides act as hindrances to impede dislocation movement,leading to dislocation entanglement.As carbon content rose,the quantity of carbides in interdendritic regions and grain boundaries increased,providing a certain degree of strengthening effect and resulting in a longer stress rupture time.展开更多
Ni-based superalloys play a critical role in the aerospace industry due to their exceptional mechanical properties and oxidation resistance.However,the conventional development of new superalloys is often constrained ...Ni-based superalloys play a critical role in the aerospace industry due to their exceptional mechanical properties and oxidation resistance.However,the conventional development of new superalloys is often constrained by lengthy experimental cycles and high costs.To address these challenges,machine learning has emerged as an effective strategy for accelerating alloy design by efficiently exploring composition-property relationship,optimizing processing parameters,and enhancing predictive accuracy.This review summarizes recent progress in applying machine learning to composition optimization and mechanical property prediction of Ni-based superalloys,emphasizing the integration of theoretical modeling and experimental validation.The importance of feature engineering,including data collection,preprocessing,feature construction,and dimensionality reduction,was first highlighted.Subsequently,the machine learning approaches for novel alloy design and prediction of key properties including fatigue resistance,creep resistance,and oxidation resistance were discussed.Through data-driven approaches,machine learning not only enhances predictive capabilities but also uncovers complex composition-property relationship,which accelerates the development of next-generation Ni-based superalloys.We anticipate that the continued advancements in this field will drive more efficient and cost-effective alloy design,ultimately accelerating the transition from computational predictions to experimental realizations.展开更多
基金the financial support by the Project of Taihang Laboratory (No. A3023)Science Center for Gas Turbine Project (Grant No. P2022-CIV-002-001)。
文摘The unique crystallographic lamellar microstructure(CLM) Ni-based superalloys fabricated by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF) exhibits excellent tensile properties.This study aims to investigate CLM's high-temperature stress rupture behavior and use these findings to improve the additive manufacturing process.The result shows that the high temperature-induced intergranular fracture in <110> grain region is responsible for stress rupture failure under both conditions of 760 ℃/780 MPa and 980 ℃/260 MPa.Among them,the sub-grain boundary fracture occurs only under high temperature and low stress,980 ℃/260 MPa.Due to the severe intergranular fracture induced by stray grains,the stress rupture life is very low under both conditions.According to the finite element simulation,the formation of stray grains stems from the unstable heat flow within the melt pool during the process.In addition,the shorter stress rupture lifetime does not excite a more pronounced dislocation network around the γ′ phase.However,the deformation twins can still be activated inside the <110> grains,so it has excellent plasticity under both test conditions.Finally,this work indicates that the future optimization of CLM by LPBF should focus on eliminating of high-angle grain boundaries in <110> grains.
基金financially supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project of China(No.2019-VII-0019-0161 and No.2019-VII-0004-0144)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.92360302)the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.ZR2021QE103)。
文摘Turbine blades,due to their intricate geometry,are exposed to multiaxial stresses during operation.Consequently,it is imperative to examine the anisotropy of their stress-rupture behavior across various testing scenarios,particularly under high-temperature conditions.Stress-rupture behavior of a Ni-based single crystal superalloy was investigated under a load varying from 100 MPa to 137 MPa at 1,100℃ for both[001]-and[111]-orientated specimens.Results demonstrate that the rupture behavior of[111]-orientated specimens exhibits obviously higher sensitive to applied stress compared to[001]-orientated specimens.This difference is primarily attributed to the orientation dependentγ'coarsening behavior and distinct dislocation interactions atγ/γ'interfaces.In[001]-oriented specimens,plate-likeγ/γ'rafts rapidly form alongside well-developed interfacial dislocation networks,where theγ/γ'misfit stress dominates the microstructural evolution.In contrast,the[111]-orientated specimens exhibit retained,coarsenedγ'precipitates embedded within theγmatrix,accompanied by poorly developed interfacial dislocation networks.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province(202203021221155)the Foundation of National Key Laboratory of High Efficiency and Low Carbon Utilization of Coal(J23-24-902)。
文摘With ongoing global warming and increasing energy demands,the CH_(4)-CO_(2)reforming reaction(dry reforming of methane,DRM)has garnered significant attention as a promising carbon capture and utilization technology.Nickel-based catalysts are renowned for their outstanding activity and selectivity in this process.The impact of metal-support interaction(MSI),on Ni-based catalyst performance has been extensively researched and debated recently.This paper reviews the recent research progress of MSI on Ni-based catalysts and their characterization and modulation strategies in catalytic reactions.From the perspective of MSI,the effects of different carriers(metal oxides,carbon materials and molecular sieves,etc.)are introduced on the dispersion and surface structure of Ni active metal particles,and the effect of MSI on the activity and stability of DRM reactions on Ni-based catalysts is discussed in detail.Future research should focus on better understanding and controlling MSI to improve the performance and durability of nickel-based catalysts in CH_(4)-CO_(2)reforming,advancing cleaner energy technologies.
基金financially supported by the National Nat-ural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U22A20185,52175302,and U21A20128)the National MCF Energy R&D Program(No.2019YFE03100100)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2022FRFK060009).
文摘The challenge of low temperature and rapid diffusion bonding of a Ni-based superalloy was hereby addressed by using a Ni nano-coating and a spark plasma sintering(SPS).It successfully produced a Nibased superalloy joint with 337 MPa shear strength at 500℃ for 30 min,which is approximately 400℃ lower than the traditional hot pressure diffusion bonding(HPDB)temperature.The microstructure and mechanical properties of the joints were systematically investigated.It is revealed that the pulsed current and ultra-fine grains(19 nm)in the Ni nano-coating could significantly facilitate voids closure.The voids closure mechanisms involved(i)pulsed current strengthened plastic deformation,(ii)pulsed current strengthened surface source diffusion,(iii)pulsed current strengthened bonding interface diffusion,(iv)grain growth dividing the initial large voids into nano-voids,and(v)massive grain boundaries(GBs),lattice defects,and local high-temperature strengthened GBs diffusion.Furthermore,the GBs migration across the interface was investigated,and the results revealed that the GBs migration and fine grains(350 nm)near the bonding interface together increased the joint strength.
基金financially supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project of China(No.2017-Ⅵ-0008-0078)。
文摘Four powder metallurgy(PM)Ni-based superalloys with different Hf and Ta contents were creep-tested at 650℃ and 970 MPa,700℃ and 770 MPa,and 750℃ and 580 MPa,respectively.The effect of Hf and Ta on creep deformation behaviors of the superalloys was studied from multiple scales by SEM,electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD),and aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscope(AC-STEM).The results showed that Hf and Ta suppressed the intergranular fracture and initiation of cracks during the acceleration creep stage,which prolonged the creep rupture time.Hf and Ta inhibited the stacking faults extending and the dislocation climbing and promoted the Suzuki segregation of W during the steady-state creep stage,which reduced the minimum creep rate and delayed the start time of the acceleration creep stage.The Suzuki segregation of Co,Cr,Mo,Ti,Nb,W,and Ta along stacking faults was observed after Hf and Ta addition,leading to the localized phase transformation in the γ′phase,and the stacking fault phase was chemically disordered.This study provided ideas for the composition design of novel PM Ni-based superalloys and theoretical foundations for the combined addition of Hf and Ta.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFB3404904)。
文摘The coupling between heat and pressure is the kernel of inertia friction welding(IFW)and is still not fully understood.A novel 3D fully coupled finite element model based on a plastic friction pair was developed to simulate the IFW process of a Ni-based superalloy and reveal the omnidirectional thermo-mechanical coupling mechanism of the friction interface.The numerical model successfully simulated the deceleration,deformation processes,and peak torsional moments in IFW and captured the evolution of temperature,contact pressure,and stress.The simulated results were validated through measured thermal history,optical macrography,and axial shortening.The results indicated that interfacial friction heat was the primary heat source,and plastic deformation energy only accounted for 4%of the total.The increase in initial rotational speed and friction pressure elevated the peak temperature,reaching a maximum of 1525.5K at an initial rotational speed of 2000 r/min and friction pressure of 400 MPa.The interface heat generation could form an axial temperature gradient exceeding 320K/mm.The radial inhomogeneities of heat generation and temperature were manifested in a concentric ring distribution with maximum heat flux and temperature ranging from 2/5 to 2/3 radius.The radial inhomogeneities were caused by increasing linear velocity along the radius and an opposite distribution of contact pressure,which could reach 1.7 times the set pressure at the center.The circumferential inhomogeneity of thermomechanical distribution during rotary friction welding was revealed for the first time,benefiting from the 3D model.The deflection and transformation of distribution in contact pressure and Mises stress were indicators of plastic deformation and transition of quasi-steady state welding.The critical Mises stress was 0.5 times the friction pressure in this study.The presented modeling provides a reliable insight into the thermo-mechanical coupling mechanism of IFW and lays a solid foundation for predicting the microstructures and mechanical properties of inertia friction welded joints.
基金the financial support from the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(No.FRF-GF-18-006A)。
文摘A practical process method for precise integration of SiC_(f)/SiC composite(CMC)and a Ni-based superalloy(K403)was proposed in this study.It involves Nb coating pretreatment of the CMC via the chemical vapor deposition(CVD)at 1000℃and subsequent integral precision casting between the pretreated CMC and the K403 superalloy melt.The method solves the difficulty for the dissimilar material to be cast together,forming a robust bonding interface with an average shear strength of 94.8 MPa at room temperature.During the pretreatment process,the Nb reacted with the CMC,forming a reactive coating with the microstructure composed of NbC,Nb2C and Nb5Si3 phases.In the following integral casting,the Nb reactive coating effectively blocked detrimental graphitization reaction between the Ni element in the superalloy melt and the CMC,and mitigated the interface thermal stress generated by both the mismatch of thermal expansion coefficients and temperature difference,resulting in the increase of interfacial strength.The typical interfacial microstructure consists of the CMC,NbC,NbSi_(2)/NbC,SiC,NbSi_(2),Nb_(2)C,Nb_(5)Si_(3),Al_(4)C_(3),Nb_(2)Al/γ/γ'and MC(M=W,Mo,Ti).A formula for estimating the interfacial thermal stress of an integrated cast was derived.
基金Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(JSGG20220831092800001)。
文摘The microstructure of single crystal superalloy is relatively simple,consisting primarily ofγdendrites andγ/γ′eutectics.During the directional solidification process of Ni-based single crystal superalloys,withdrawal rate is a critical parameter affecting the spatial distribution ofγ/γ′eutectic along gravity direction.The results show that theγ/γ′eutectic fraction of the upper platform surface is always higher than that of the lower one,regardless of withdrawal rate.As the withdrawal rate decreases,there is a significant increase inγ/γ′eutectic fraction on the upper surface,while it decreases on the lower surface.The upward accumulation ofγ/γ′eutectic becomes more severe as the withdrawal rate decreases.It is also found that the percentage of Al+Ta is positively correlated with theγ/γ′eutectic fraction.Thermo-solute convection of Al and Ta solutes in the solidification front is the prime reason for the non-uniform distribution of eutectic.The non-uniform distribution ofγ/γ′eutectic cannot be eliminated even after subsequent solution heat treatment,resulting in excess eutectic on the upper surface and thus leading to the scrapping of the blade.
基金Guizhou Province Science and Technology Plan Project(QKHJC-ZK[2024]yiban604)Guizhou Province Science and Technology Plan Project(CXTD[2021]008)+4 种基金Bijie City Science and Technology Project(BKLH[2023]9)Technology Project of Bijie City(BKLH[2023]36)Natural Science Research Project of Guizhou Higher Education Institutions of China(QJJ[2023]047)Science and Technology Project of Guizhou Department of Transportation(2022-121-011)Sanmenxia City Science and Technology Bureau Science and Technology Research Project(2022002005)。
文摘The microstructure evolution and deformation mechanism of a DZ125 superalloy during high-temperature creep were studied by means of microstructure observation and creep-property tests.The results show that at the initial stage of high-temperature creep,two sets of dislocations with different Burgers vectors move and meet inγmatrix channels,and react to form a quadrilateral dislocation network.Andγ′phases with raft-like microstructure are generated after the formation of dislocation networks.As creep progresses,the quadrilateral dislocation network is gradually transformed into hexagonal and quadrilateral dislocation networks.During steady stage of creep,the superalloy undergoes deformation with the mechanism that a great number of dislocations slip and climb in the matrix across the raft-likeγ′phases.At the later stage of creep,the raft-likeγ′phases are sheared by dislocations at the breakage of dislocation networks,and then alternate slip occurs,which distorts and breaks the raft-likeγ′/γphases,resulting in the accumulation of micropores at the raft-likeγ′/γinterfaces and the formation of microcracks.As creep continues,the microcracks continue to expand until creep fracture occurs,which is the damage and fracture mechanism of the alloy at the later stage of creep at high temperature.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52303394)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFB3705000)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province(No.2023-BS-015)the Science Center for Gas Turbine Project(No.P2022-C-IV-002-001).
文摘The effect of carbon content on the microstructures and stress rupture properties of a newly developed polycrystalline Ni-based superalloy with high Cr content has been studied.It was observed that both grain size and the number of carbides increased with an increase in carbon content.After heat treatment,granular M_(23)C_(6)carbides were dispersed around MC carbides along grain boundaries and inside grains.The quantity of granular M_(23)C_(6)carbides increased while their sizes decreased.These findings can be verified with the results of thermodynamic calculation and differential scanning calorimetry analysis.The stress rupture times(975℃/225 MPa)increased from 13.3 to 25.5 h with the carbon content increased from 0.1 to 0.2 wt.%.The improvement can be attributed to two primary factors.Firstly,grain boundary is typically weak region during deformation process and the grain size increased as carbon content increased in the alloy.Secondly,carbides act as hindrances to impede dislocation movement,leading to dislocation entanglement.As carbon content rose,the quantity of carbides in interdendritic regions and grain boundaries increased,providing a certain degree of strengthening effect and resulting in a longer stress rupture time.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52201203 and 52471004)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.N2423030)the Science and Technology Project of Hebei Education Department(No.QN2023155).
文摘Ni-based superalloys play a critical role in the aerospace industry due to their exceptional mechanical properties and oxidation resistance.However,the conventional development of new superalloys is often constrained by lengthy experimental cycles and high costs.To address these challenges,machine learning has emerged as an effective strategy for accelerating alloy design by efficiently exploring composition-property relationship,optimizing processing parameters,and enhancing predictive accuracy.This review summarizes recent progress in applying machine learning to composition optimization and mechanical property prediction of Ni-based superalloys,emphasizing the integration of theoretical modeling and experimental validation.The importance of feature engineering,including data collection,preprocessing,feature construction,and dimensionality reduction,was first highlighted.Subsequently,the machine learning approaches for novel alloy design and prediction of key properties including fatigue resistance,creep resistance,and oxidation resistance were discussed.Through data-driven approaches,machine learning not only enhances predictive capabilities but also uncovers complex composition-property relationship,which accelerates the development of next-generation Ni-based superalloys.We anticipate that the continued advancements in this field will drive more efficient and cost-effective alloy design,ultimately accelerating the transition from computational predictions to experimental realizations.