In-situ Al2O3/TiAl composites were fabricated by pressure-assisted exothermic dispersion （PAXD） method from elemental powder mixtures of Ti, Al, TiO2, and Nb2O5. The microstructures and mechanical properties of the ...In-situ Al2O3/TiAl composites were fabricated by pressure-assisted exothermic dispersion （PAXD） method from elemental powder mixtures of Ti, Al, TiO2, and Nb2O5. The microstructures and mechanical properties of the as-sintered composites are investigated. The results show that the as-sintered products consist of γ-TiAl, α2-Ti3Al, Al2O3, and NbAl3 phases. Microstructure analysis indicates that Al2O3 particles tend to disperse on the grain boundaries. Application of a moderate pressure of 35 MPa at 1200℃ yields Al2O3/TiAl composites with fine Al2O3 reinforcement and a discontinuous network linking by Al2O3 particles. The aluminide component has a fine submicron γ ＋α2 lamellar microstructure. With increasing Nb2O5 content, Al2O3 particles are dispersed uniformly in the matrix. The hardness of the composites increases gradually, and the bending strength and fracture toughness of the composites reach to the maximum value, respectively.展开更多
Al2O3/TiAl composites were successfully fabricated by hot-press-assisted exothermic dispersion method with elemental powder mixtures of Ti, Al TiO2 and Nb2O5, and the microstructure and mechanical properties were inve...Al2O3/TiAl composites were successfully fabricated by hot-press-assisted exothermic dispersion method with elemental powder mixtures of Ti, Al TiO2 and Nb2O5, and the microstructure and mechanical properties were investigated. The results indicate the fine Al2O3 particles tend to disperse on the grain boundaries. The grain size of TiAl matrix decreases and the hardness increases with increasing Nb2O5 content. The bending strength and fracture toughness reach to a maximum when Nb2O5 content is 6 wt%, under 642 MPa and 6.69 MPa·m^1/2, respectively. Based on the fractography and the observation of crack propagation path, it is concluded that the strengthening and toughening of such composites at room temperature can be attributed to the refinement of the TiAl matrix, the deflection behavior in the crack propagation and the dispersion of Al2O3 particles.展开更多
The oxidation behavior of Al2O3/TiAl in situ composites fabricated by hot-pressing technology was in-vestigated at 900℃ in static air.The results indicate that the mass gains of the composites samples decrease gradua...The oxidation behavior of Al2O3/TiAl in situ composites fabricated by hot-pressing technology was in-vestigated at 900℃ in static air.The results indicate that the mass gains of the composites samples decrease gradually with increasing Nb2O5 content and the inert Al2O3 dispersoids effectively increase the oxidation resistance of the composites.The higher the Al2O3 dispersoids content,the more pro-nounced the effect.The primary oxidation precesses obey approximately the linear laws,and the cyclic oxidation precesses follow the parabolic laws.The oxidized sample containing Ti2AlN and TiAl phases in the scales exhibits excellent oxidation resistance.The oxide scale formed after exposure at 900 ℃ for 120 h is multiple-layered,consisting mainly of an outer TiO2 layer,an intermediate Al2O3 layer,and an inner TiO2+Al2O3 mixed layer.From the outer layer to the inner layer,TiO2+Al2O3 mixed layer presents the transit of Al-rich oxide to Ti-rich oxide mixed layer.Near the substrate,cross-section micrograph shows a relatively loose layer,and micro-and macro-pores remain on this layer,which is a transition layer and transferres from Al2O3+TiO2 scale to substrate.The thickness of oxide layer is about 20 μm.It is also found that continuous protective alumina scales can not be observed on the surface of oxida-tion scales.Ti ions diffuse outwardly to form the outer TiO2 layer,while oxygen ions transport inwardly to form the inner TiO2+Al2O3 mixed layer.Under long-time intensive oxidation exposure,the internal Al2O3 scale has a good adhesiveness with the outer TiO2 scale.No obvious spallation of the oxide scales occurs.The increased oxidation resistance by the presence of in situ Al2O3 particulates is at-tributed to the enhanced alumina-forming tendency and thin and dense scale formation.Al2O3 particu-lates enhance the potential barrier of Ti ions from M/MO interface to O/MO interface,thereby the TiO2 growth rate decreases,which is also beneficial to improve the oxidation resistance.Moreover,the multi-structure of the TiO2+Al2O3 mixed layer decreases the indiffusion of oxygen ions and also avails to improve the high temperature oxidation resistance of the as-sintered composites.展开更多
基金supported by the Special Program for Education Bureau of Shaanxi Province, China(Grant No.08JK240)the Breeding Program for Provincial Level Key Research Base of Shaanxi University of Technology, China (Grant No.SLGJD0806)Scientific Research Start up Program for Introduced Talents of Shaanxi University of Technology, China (Grant No.SLGQD0751).
文摘In-situ Al2O3/TiAl composites were fabricated by pressure-assisted exothermic dispersion （PAXD） method from elemental powder mixtures of Ti, Al, TiO2, and Nb2O5. The microstructures and mechanical properties of the as-sintered composites are investigated. The results show that the as-sintered products consist of γ-TiAl, α2-Ti3Al, Al2O3, and NbAl3 phases. Microstructure analysis indicates that Al2O3 particles tend to disperse on the grain boundaries. Application of a moderate pressure of 35 MPa at 1200℃ yields Al2O3/TiAl composites with fine Al2O3 reinforcement and a discontinuous network linking by Al2O3 particles. The aluminide component has a fine submicron γ ＋α2 lamellar microstructure. With increasing Nb2O5 content, Al2O3 particles are dispersed uniformly in the matrix. The hardness of the composites increases gradually, and the bending strength and fracture toughness of the composites reach to the maximum value, respectively.
文摘Al2O3/TiAl composites were successfully fabricated by hot-press-assisted exothermic dispersion method with elemental powder mixtures of Ti, Al TiO2 and Nb2O5, and the microstructure and mechanical properties were investigated. The results indicate the fine Al2O3 particles tend to disperse on the grain boundaries. The grain size of TiAl matrix decreases and the hardness increases with increasing Nb2O5 content. The bending strength and fracture toughness reach to a maximum when Nb2O5 content is 6 wt%, under 642 MPa and 6.69 MPa·m^1/2, respectively. Based on the fractography and the observation of crack propagation path, it is concluded that the strengthening and toughening of such composites at room temperature can be attributed to the refinement of the TiAl matrix, the deflection behavior in the crack propagation and the dispersion of Al2O3 particles.
基金Supported by the Special Program for Education Bureau of Shaanxi Province, China (Grant No. 08JK240)Scientific Research Startup Program for Introduced Talents of Shaanxi University of Technology, China (Grant No. SLGQD0751)
文摘The oxidation behavior of Al2O3/TiAl in situ composites fabricated by hot-pressing technology was in-vestigated at 900℃ in static air.The results indicate that the mass gains of the composites samples decrease gradually with increasing Nb2O5 content and the inert Al2O3 dispersoids effectively increase the oxidation resistance of the composites.The higher the Al2O3 dispersoids content,the more pro-nounced the effect.The primary oxidation precesses obey approximately the linear laws,and the cyclic oxidation precesses follow the parabolic laws.The oxidized sample containing Ti2AlN and TiAl phases in the scales exhibits excellent oxidation resistance.The oxide scale formed after exposure at 900 ℃ for 120 h is multiple-layered,consisting mainly of an outer TiO2 layer,an intermediate Al2O3 layer,and an inner TiO2+Al2O3 mixed layer.From the outer layer to the inner layer,TiO2+Al2O3 mixed layer presents the transit of Al-rich oxide to Ti-rich oxide mixed layer.Near the substrate,cross-section micrograph shows a relatively loose layer,and micro-and macro-pores remain on this layer,which is a transition layer and transferres from Al2O3+TiO2 scale to substrate.The thickness of oxide layer is about 20 μm.It is also found that continuous protective alumina scales can not be observed on the surface of oxida-tion scales.Ti ions diffuse outwardly to form the outer TiO2 layer,while oxygen ions transport inwardly to form the inner TiO2+Al2O3 mixed layer.Under long-time intensive oxidation exposure,the internal Al2O3 scale has a good adhesiveness with the outer TiO2 scale.No obvious spallation of the oxide scales occurs.The increased oxidation resistance by the presence of in situ Al2O3 particulates is at-tributed to the enhanced alumina-forming tendency and thin and dense scale formation.Al2O3 particu-lates enhance the potential barrier of Ti ions from M/MO interface to O/MO interface,thereby the TiO2 growth rate decreases,which is also beneficial to improve the oxidation resistance.Moreover,the multi-structure of the TiO2+Al2O3 mixed layer decreases the indiffusion of oxygen ions and also avails to improve the high temperature oxidation resistance of the as-sintered composites.
