This paper reviews recent research on embrittlement of iron aluminides brought about by exposure to moisture or hydrogen. The tensile and fatigue crack growth behavior of several Fe-Al alloys, ranging in aluminum cont...This paper reviews recent research on embrittlement of iron aluminides brought about by exposure to moisture or hydrogen. The tensile and fatigue crack growth behavior of several Fe-Al alloys, ranging in aluminum content from 16 to 35a%, is described. It will be shown that tensile ductility and fatigue crack growth behavior are dependent on type and degree of long range order, grain structure, temperature and environment. Environments studied include vacuum,oxygen, hydrogen gas, electrolytically charged hydrogen and moist air. All cases of embrittlement are ultimately traceable to the interaction of hydrogen with the lattice.展开更多
The effects of microstructure on the deformation and fracture behaviour of two-phase TiAl alloys were investjgated under monotonic and cyclical loading conditions, over a range of temperatu res.The tensile behaviour i...The effects of microstructure on the deformation and fracture behaviour of two-phase TiAl alloys were investjgated under monotonic and cyclical loading conditions, over a range of temperatu res.The tensile behaviour is analyzed for deformation temperatures between RT and 950℃, Fracture resistance behaviour and toughening mechanisms at RT and 800℃ are analyzed. and the inverse relationship botween ductility and toughness is explained using the crack initiation toughness. The preliminary results of load-controlled fatigue behaviour at 800℃ are interpreted using the tensile behaviour because deformation structure and fracture modes are similar under these two loading conditions展开更多
The superplastic behavior has been found in Fe 3Al and FeAl alloys with grain sizes of 100～600 μm. The large grained Fe 3Al and FeAl alloys exhibit all deformation characteristics of conventional fine grain size sup...The superplastic behavior has been found in Fe 3Al and FeAl alloys with grain sizes of 100～600 μm. The large grained Fe 3Al and FeAl alloys exhibit all deformation characteristics of conventional fine grain size superplastic alloys. However, superplastic behavior was found in large grained iron aluminides without the usual prerequisites for the superplasticity of a fine grain size and grain boundary sliding. The metallographic examinations have shown that average grain size of large grained iron aluminides decreased during superplastic deformation. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) observations have shown that there were a great number of subgrain boundaries which formed a network and among which the proportion of low and high angle boundaries increased with the increase of strain. The observed superplastic phenomenon is explained by continuous recovery and recrystallization. During superplastic deformation, an unstable subgrain network forms and these subboundaries absorb gliding dislocations and transform into low and high angle grain boundaries. A dislocation gliding and climb process accommodated by subboundary sliding, migration and rotation, allows the superplastic flow to proceed.展开更多
The iron aluminides show anomalous stress peaks at temperatures of the order of 400～600 ℃, irrespective of whether the crystal structure is B2 type or DO 3 type. Such features will be examined on the basis of therma...The iron aluminides show anomalous stress peaks at temperatures of the order of 400～600 ℃, irrespective of whether the crystal structure is B2 type or DO 3 type. Such features will be examined on the basis of thermally activated dislocation processes, considering the influence of test parameters such as temperature and strain rate, and material parameters such as crystal composition and orientation. Detailed analyses of deformation modes by slip step studies, transmission electron microscopy examinations of dislocation structures, and texture studies will also be considered. Observations of dislocation structures are clearly of great interest for suggesting the possible models of deformation, but suffer from two major weaknesses: the post mortem structures in samples deformed at high temperature may not be the same as those producing plasticity; almost all possible hypotheses for strengthening can find support from such observations, since almost all imaginable dislocation configurations can be found with sufficient diligence by the researcher. Strengthening at intermediate temperatures in DO 3 and B2 ordered iron aluminides will be analysed here, making combined use of observations of deformation structures and examinations of the influence of varying the deformation parameters.展开更多
This work addresses the alloying of titanium aluminides used in aircraft engine applications and automobiles. The oxidation resistance behavior of two titanium aluminides of α2 ＋ γ （Ti3Al ＋ TiAl） and orthorhombi...This work addresses the alloying of titanium aluminides used in aircraft engine applications and automobiles. The oxidation resistance behavior of two titanium aluminides of α2 ＋ γ （Ti3Al ＋ TiAl） and orthorhombic Ti2NbAl, recognized as candidates for high-temperature applications, was investigated by exposure of the alloys for 100 h in air. Thus, oxidation resistance was expressed as the mass gain rate, whereas surface aspects were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy in conjunction with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and the type of oxidation products was analyzed by X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy. The orthorhombic Ti2NbAl alloy was embrittled, and pores and microcracks were formed as a result of oxygen diffusion through the external oxide layer formed during thermal oxidation for 100 h.展开更多
This paper describes a new process for producing titanium aluminides, in particular TiAl, from TiO2 raw material. On the basis of obtained results, the non-completed reaction of TiO2 with Al and Ca in a special reacti...This paper describes a new process for producing titanium aluminides, in particular TiAl, from TiO2 raw material. On the basis of obtained results, the non-completed reaction of TiO2 with Al and Ca in a special reaction vessel results in the production of granulates of titanium aluminides especially Ti3Al and other Ti- Al phases as the metallic product and Ca12Al14O33 as the non-metallic product. By adding KClO4 in the mixture, a nearly completed reaction can be carried out. The products of this reaction are titanium aluminide particularly TiAl as the metallic part and CaAl4O7 （grossite） as the non-metallic slag part. Both product and slag are produced in a separated form. This process, called KRH-method is described in this article. The scanning electron microscopic microstructure of metallic part of the product shows different phases： the matrix phase is TiAI, where the needle form precipitation is TiAl2 and the plate form precipitation includes TiAI and Ti3Al phases. The microstructure of the remelted metallic part indicates dendritic phase with a lamellar structure comprising of TiAl and Ti3Al phases. The interdendritic phase of TiAI is also seen.展开更多
Twinning is an important deformation mechanism in engineering materials,which can improve the ductility and strength of alloys,especially in the case of low-plasticity Ti Al alloys.Herein,a large number ofγtwins,twin...Twinning is an important deformation mechanism in engineering materials,which can improve the ductility and strength of alloys,especially in the case of low-plasticity Ti Al alloys.Herein,a large number ofγtwins,twin intersections and adjoining twin pairs(ATPs)are formed in globularγ(γ-glob)phase after high-temperature tensile deformation.The ATPs consist of two sets of deformation twins(DTs)that are mirror symmetric about the original twin boundary(OTB).Its formation mechanism is analyzed with electron back-scattered diffraction(EBSD)and transmission electron microscope(TEM).The results reveal that the ATPs are related to the strain coordination between the DTs and the adjacent grains.Specifically,as the DT is formed in theγ-glob and impinges on the OTB,it will induce anotherγtwin(IT)in the adjacentγ-glob.The combination of the twoγtwins generates ATPs,which are formed by the transmission of a twin from one grain to the neighboring grain.Moreover,γtwins with a lower Schmidt factor(SF)of 0.2643 are preferentially formed over anotherγtwin with a higher SF(0.3098)in the sameγ-glob grain,becauseγIT accommodates the strain caused by theγDT in adjacent grain.Besides,the long-period stacking ordering(LPSO)structure of periodic contrasts 1(PC_(1))and PC_(2)are observed inγtwins,which are considered to be the intermediate phase for the formation ofγtwins.The current work elucidates the formation mechanism of ATPs in Ti Al alloy and provides insights into the formation of twins in theγ-glob.展开更多
This study investigates the phase constitutions and transformations that occur in the mushy zone and in the adjacent phase fields of a directionally solidified Ti-44Al-8Nb-1Cr alloy via quenching technique.The results...This study investigates the phase constitutions and transformations that occur in the mushy zone and in the adjacent phase fields of a directionally solidified Ti-44Al-8Nb-1Cr alloy via quenching technique.The results indicate that the mushy zone consists of unmeltedβdendrites and interdendritic liquid,whose formation can be attributed to the difference in melting point aroused by local heterogeneity in solutecontent.Theβdendrite is composed of numerous subgrains with various orientations.During quenching,theβdendrite transforms into Widmanstättenαvia a precipitation reaction,owing to the decreasing cooling rate caused by heat transfer from the surrounding liquid.Additionally,after quenching,the interdendritic liquid is transformed intoγplates.Within the singleβphase field and the lower part of the mushy zone,a massive transformation ofβtoγoccurs.Conversely,in theβ+αphase field,bothβandαphases are retained to ambient temperature.During the heating process,the transformation ofα→βgives rise to the formation ofβvariants,which affects the orientation ofβdendrites in the mushy zone.The growth kinematics of theα→βtransformation was elucidated,revealing the preferential growth directions of111and112forβvariants.Furthermore,this study presents an illustration of the formation process of the mushy zone and the microstructural evolution during the heating and quenching process.展开更多
Intermetallic aluminide compounds possess several potential advantages compared to alloyed steels,like enhanced oxidation resistance,lower density and the omittance of critical raw materials.Iron aluminides,compared t...Intermetallic aluminide compounds possess several potential advantages compared to alloyed steels,like enhanced oxidation resistance,lower density and the omittance of critical raw materials.Iron aluminides,compared to other transition metal-aluminides of TM_(3)-Al type,although having a higher density compared to titan-aluminides,have a lower density compared to nickel-aluminides,but also a higher ductility than both alternatives,making this material potentially effective in ballistic protection application.Density-wise,this material may be a worthy alternative to armour steels,which was the aim of this study.Two materials,Fe_(3)Al intermetallic compound(F3A-C)and Armox 500 armour steel were ballistically tested against tungsten-carbide(WC)armour-piercing ammunition,in accordance with STANAG 4569.After ballistic testing,microhardness and metallographic testing were performed,revealing differences in strain hardening,crack propagation mode and exit hole morphology.F3A-C ballistic resistance is similar to that of armour steel,in spite of the lower tensile and impact mechanical properties,relying on a considerably higher strain hardening rate,thermal properties and a lower density.展开更多
Correction to:Rare Met.https://doi.org/10.1007/s12598-019-01293-4 In the original publication,Fig.12 was published incorrectly.The correct version of Fig.12 is given in this correction.
（TiB2＋TiC）/Ni3Al composites were prepared by mechanical alloying of elemental powders and subsequently spark plasma sintering.Microstructure of（TiB2＋TiC）/Ni3Al composite sintered at 950°C was finer than tha...（TiB2＋TiC）/Ni3Al composites were prepared by mechanical alloying of elemental powders and subsequently spark plasma sintering.Microstructure of（TiB2＋TiC）/Ni3Al composite sintered at 950°C was finer than that of composite sintered at 1050°C.The influence of grain size on cyclic oxidation behavior was investigated.Cyclic oxidation results showed that the composite sintered at 950°C had smaller mass gains than the composite sintered at 1050°C.XRD and EDS results indicate that finer grain size is beneficial for increasing the oxidation resistance by improving the formation of a continuous TiO2 outer layer and a continuous Al2O3 inner layer on the surface of the composites sintered at 950°C.展开更多
The double directional solidification（DS） technique was developed to control the lamellar microstructures in primary β TiAl-Nb alloys.Polysynthetically twinned（PST） crystals with lamellar boundaries parallel to o...The double directional solidification（DS） technique was developed to control the lamellar microstructures in primary β TiAl-Nb alloys.Polysynthetically twinned（PST） crystals with lamellar boundaries parallel to or inclined 45o to the growth direction were achieved due to the complete peritectic transformation during directional solidification of the alloys with the dendritic solid/liquid interface.The PST crystals with aligned lamellar boundaries only parallel to the growth direction were produced when lamellar grains with lamellar boundaries in the same orientation were seeded by themselves under appropriate growth conditions.Low boron addition is harmful to align the lamellar orientation because of the growth of non-peritectic α phase.Due to the larger yttria particles and boride ribbons in the directionally solidified TiAl-Nb alloys,the tensile plastic elongations of the alloys are only close to 2%.展开更多
Porous Ni3Al intermetallics were fabricated by elemental powder reactive synthesis method, using carbamide powders as space holders. Corrosion behavior of porous Ni3Al intermetallics was investigated in a 6 mol/L KOH ...Porous Ni3Al intermetallics were fabricated by elemental powder reactive synthesis method, using carbamide powders as space holders. Corrosion behavior of porous Ni3Al intermetallics was investigated in a 6 mol/L KOH solution using electrochemical methods and immersion test. Effect of porous structures on the corrosion behavior of the porous Ni3Al intermetallics was studied. The results indicate that the porous Ni3Al intermetallics with higher porosities suffer more serious corrosion than the ones with lower porosities because the complicated interconnected porous structures and the large true surface areas exist in the samples with a higher porosity. But the corrosion rates of the porous Ni3Al intermetallics are not proportional to the true surface areas. The reason is that the pore size, pore size distribution and pore shape of the porous Ni3Al intermetallics change with the increasing porosity. All the porous Ni3Al intermetallics with different porosities exhibit excellent corrosion resistance in a strong alkali solution.展开更多
The microstructure development of lamellar structure of an orthorhombic Ti2AlNb-based Ti？22Al？26Nb？1Zr alloy, includingB2 decomposition and spheroidization ofO phase, was investigated. The results show that the lam...The microstructure development of lamellar structure of an orthorhombic Ti2AlNb-based Ti？22Al？26Nb？1Zr alloy, includingB2 decomposition and spheroidization ofO phase, was investigated. The results show that the lamellar structure is fabricated by heating the samples in the singleB2 phase field and cooling slowly in the furnace. Aging treatments are conducted in the （O＋B2） phases field by air cooling. After aging at 700 °C for a short time within 100 h, there is no significant change of microstructures, whereas the coarsening of lamellae is observed in the long-term aged microstructure. Ti？22Al？26Nb？1Zr alloy exhibits microstructural instability including the severe dissolution ofB2 lamella, discontinuous precipitation and spheroidization of O phase during the long term aging process at 700 °C up to 800 h. In addition, a pronounced formation of branch-shapedO phase lamella is observed for the alloy aged over 100 h.展开更多
The phase transformation behavior of an as-cast Ti-42Al-5 Mn(at.%)alloy after subsequent quenching from 1380℃to 1000℃was investigated based on the differential thermal analysis(DTA),electron probe micro analyzer-bac...The phase transformation behavior of an as-cast Ti-42Al-5 Mn(at.%)alloy after subsequent quenching from 1380℃to 1000℃was investigated based on the differential thermal analysis(DTA),electron probe micro analyzer-backscattered electrons(EPMA-BSE),transmission electron microscope(TEM)and X-ray diffraction(XRD).The results show that,the solidification path can be summarized as follows:Liquid→Liquid+β→β→β→α→β+α+γ→βo+α2+γ→βo+γ+α2/γ→βo+γ+α2/γ+βo,sec,with the phase transformationα→βtemperature(Tβ)=1311℃,phase transformationγ→βtemperature of(Tγsolv)=1231℃,phase transformationα2→αorβo→βtemperature(Tα2→α/Tβo→β)=1168 C,eutectoid temperature(Teut)=1132℃and T(α2/γ→βo,sec)≈1120℃.In comparison with Ti-42 Al alloy,the Teut and Tγsolv are slightly increased while both the Tp is decreased obviously by 5%Mn addition.When quenched from the temperature of 1380-1260℃,the martensitic transformationβ→α'could occur to form the needlelike martensite structure inβarea.This kind of martensitic structure is much obvious with the increase of temperature from 1260℃to 1380℃.When the temperature is below Tγsolv(1231℃),theγgrains would nucleate directly from theβphase.For the temperature slightly lower than T(eut)(1132℃),the dottedβ(o,sec)phases could nucleate in the lamellar colonies besides theγlamellae precipitated withinα2 phase.Finally,at room-temperature(RT),the alloy exhibits(po+α2+γ)triple phase with microstructure ofβo+lamellae+γ,of which the lamellar structure consists ofα2,γandβo,sec phases.The phase transformation mechanisms in this alloy,involvingβ→α',β→γ,α2→α2/γandα2→βo,sec were discussed.展开更多
Effects of cooling rate and 0.25 at.%TiB2 addition on solidification microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti−48Al−2Cr−2Nb alloys fabricated by the investment casting with different thicknesses were studied.The ...Effects of cooling rate and 0.25 at.%TiB2 addition on solidification microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti−48Al−2Cr−2Nb alloys fabricated by the investment casting with different thicknesses were studied.The results show that with the cooling rate increasing from 37 to 2×102 K/s,the solidification path of the studied alloys is unchanged.The grain size of the matrix alloy is refined from 650 to 300μm,while the grain size of Ti−48Al−2Cr−2Nb−TiB2 is reduced from 550 to 80μm.The lamellar spacing of matrix alloy is reduced from 360 to 30 nm with increasing the cooling rate from 37 to 2×102 K/s,while TiB2 addition shows little refinement effect on the lamellar spacing.Ti−48Al−2Cr−2Nb−TiB2 sample under medium cooling rate(69 K/s)exhibits superior microhardness(HV 550)and ultimate tensile strength(570 MPa)among the studied alloys.The refined grain size,lamellar spacing and fine TiB2 particles could account for the favorable mechanical properties of the studied TiB2-containing alloy.The microstructure evolution was discussed in light of cooling rate,constitutional supercooling and borides addition.展开更多
Solid state phase transformation characteristics of the body centred β（Ti） into the hexagonal closed packed α（Ti） in Ti45AI8Nb-（0, 0.3, 0.5 and 0.8 at. pct） B alloys were investigated by heat treatment to clar...Solid state phase transformation characteristics of the body centred β（Ti） into the hexagonal closed packed α（Ti） in Ti45AI8Nb-（0, 0.3, 0.5 and 0.8 at. pct） B alloys were investigated by heat treatment to clarify γ/α2 lamellar microstructure refinement induced by B addition. Experimental results confirmed two kinds of boron-reduced grain refinement mechanisms through refining either/β phase then α phase （β-refinement） or α phase directly （α-refinement） to refine lamellar microstructure at room temperature; however, the role of α-refinement dominated the as-cast alloy. It was also found that during the lamellar microstructure refinement β-refinement the convoluted flake over β-refinement in Ti45Al8NbxB and plate-like borides along β grain boundaries assisted nucleation of α phase, and the particle-like borides nearβ grain boundaries impeded α phase growth.展开更多
Microstructures and deformation properties of Ti-46Al-(Cr,Nb,W,B)alloy consolidated by pseudo-HIP technology were investigated.The results show that the pseudo-HIP temperature has a significant effect on microstructur...Microstructures and deformation properties of Ti-46Al-(Cr,Nb,W,B)alloy consolidated by pseudo-HIP technology were investigated.The results show that the pseudo-HIP temperature has a significant effect on microstructures.When the sintering temperature is 1 100℃,the microstructure of as-pseudo-HIPped alloy is similar to that of the prealloyed powder and the interfaces of these powder particles are still discernible,but a nearγmicrostructure appears in particles.Increasing the pressing temperature to 1 200℃develops successfully a homogeneous and fine-grained duplex microstructure.A typically fully lamellar microstructure with residualβphase is developed at 1 300℃.The compact exhibits excellent deformation properties at elevated temperatures. When the compression temperature is higher than 1 100℃,high quality products without cracks can be obtained even if the engineering compression strain is up to 0.8 at strain rates of 10-2-10-3s-1.It can be established that the mechanical twinning and matrix deformation due to ordinary dislocation slip/climb contribute to the whole hot deformation.展开更多
B2 FeA1 intermetallic compounds modified with reactive elements （REs） including Sc and Y were fabricated by vacuum arc-melting, and the isothermal oxidation behavior of the RE-doped alloys at 1373 K was investigated...B2 FeA1 intermetallic compounds modified with reactive elements （REs） including Sc and Y were fabricated by vacuum arc-melting, and the isothermal oxidation behavior of the RE-doped alloys at 1373 K was investigated. Both Sc and Y single-doping significantly decrease the alumina film growth rate of the alloys. The alumina film growth rate of Sc＋ Y co-doped alloy even further reduces compared to that of the Sc and Y single-doped alloys. The synergistic effect produced by Sc＋ Y codoping on the growth behavior of alumina was discussed. It could be anticipated that the combined additions of Sc and Y which have matched chemical properties might decrease the alumina film growth rate more effectively and provide FeA1 alloys with enhanced oxidation resistance.展开更多
Progress has been made in intermetallic alloys over the past decade and a half, but intermetallics remain a relatively unexplored class of materials for energy applications. Hence, they offer considerable opportunitie...Progress has been made in intermetallic alloys over the past decade and a half, but intermetallics remain a relatively unexplored class of materials for energy applications. Hence, they offer considerable opportunities both for scientific research on fundamental structural property processing relationships and for technological development. The Department of Energy supports a program of scientific research on intermetallic alloys such as the nickel and iron aluminides and is establishing new research efforts in silicides and Laves phases through the program of the Division of Materials Sciences, of the Office of Basic Energy Sciences. Areas of research include theory and materials simulation, microalloying, high resolution sudies of structure and composition, mechanical properties, point defects and dislocation mechanics, phase transformations, and processing. Research is conducted through programs at the Department of Energy National Laboratories and through grants to academic and industrial researchers.Research results from Division of Materials Sciences programs have provided the basis and transportation. In addition, a cooperative effort between research groups has been established as a project on intermetallic materials under the Center of Excellence in Synthesis and Processing of Advanced Materials.展开更多
文摘This paper reviews recent research on embrittlement of iron aluminides brought about by exposure to moisture or hydrogen. The tensile and fatigue crack growth behavior of several Fe-Al alloys, ranging in aluminum content from 16 to 35a%, is described. It will be shown that tensile ductility and fatigue crack growth behavior are dependent on type and degree of long range order, grain structure, temperature and environment. Environments studied include vacuum,oxygen, hydrogen gas, electrolytically charged hydrogen and moist air. All cases of embrittlement are ultimately traceable to the interaction of hydrogen with the lattice.
文摘The effects of microstructure on the deformation and fracture behaviour of two-phase TiAl alloys were investjgated under monotonic and cyclical loading conditions, over a range of temperatu res.The tensile behaviour is analyzed for deformation temperatures between RT and 950℃, Fracture resistance behaviour and toughening mechanisms at RT and 800℃ are analyzed. and the inverse relationship botween ductility and toughness is explained using the crack initiation toughness. The preliminary results of load-controlled fatigue behaviour at 800℃ are interpreted using the tensile behaviour because deformation structure and fracture modes are similar under these two loading conditions
文摘The superplastic behavior has been found in Fe 3Al and FeAl alloys with grain sizes of 100～600 μm. The large grained Fe 3Al and FeAl alloys exhibit all deformation characteristics of conventional fine grain size superplastic alloys. However, superplastic behavior was found in large grained iron aluminides without the usual prerequisites for the superplasticity of a fine grain size and grain boundary sliding. The metallographic examinations have shown that average grain size of large grained iron aluminides decreased during superplastic deformation. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) observations have shown that there were a great number of subgrain boundaries which formed a network and among which the proportion of low and high angle boundaries increased with the increase of strain. The observed superplastic phenomenon is explained by continuous recovery and recrystallization. During superplastic deformation, an unstable subgrain network forms and these subboundaries absorb gliding dislocations and transform into low and high angle grain boundaries. A dislocation gliding and climb process accommodated by subboundary sliding, migration and rotation, allows the superplastic flow to proceed.
文摘The iron aluminides show anomalous stress peaks at temperatures of the order of 400～600 ℃, irrespective of whether the crystal structure is B2 type or DO 3 type. Such features will be examined on the basis of thermally activated dislocation processes, considering the influence of test parameters such as temperature and strain rate, and material parameters such as crystal composition and orientation. Detailed analyses of deformation modes by slip step studies, transmission electron microscopy examinations of dislocation structures, and texture studies will also be considered. Observations of dislocation structures are clearly of great interest for suggesting the possible models of deformation, but suffer from two major weaknesses: the post mortem structures in samples deformed at high temperature may not be the same as those producing plasticity; almost all possible hypotheses for strengthening can find support from such observations, since almost all imaginable dislocation configurations can be found with sufficient diligence by the researcher. Strengthening at intermediate temperatures in DO 3 and B2 ordered iron aluminides will be analysed here, making combined use of observations of deformation structures and examinations of the influence of varying the deformation parameters.
基金funded by National Project PCCA contract No.65/2012POS-CCE O 2.2.1 project INFRANANOCHEM-No 19/January 3,2009 of the EU(ERDF)and Romanian Government
文摘This work addresses the alloying of titanium aluminides used in aircraft engine applications and automobiles. The oxidation resistance behavior of two titanium aluminides of α2 ＋ γ （Ti3Al ＋ TiAl） and orthorhombic Ti2NbAl, recognized as candidates for high-temperature applications, was investigated by exposure of the alloys for 100 h in air. Thus, oxidation resistance was expressed as the mass gain rate, whereas surface aspects were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy in conjunction with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and the type of oxidation products was analyzed by X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy. The orthorhombic Ti2NbAl alloy was embrittled, and pores and microcracks were formed as a result of oxygen diffusion through the external oxide layer formed during thermal oxidation for 100 h.
文摘This paper describes a new process for producing titanium aluminides, in particular TiAl, from TiO2 raw material. On the basis of obtained results, the non-completed reaction of TiO2 with Al and Ca in a special reaction vessel results in the production of granulates of titanium aluminides especially Ti3Al and other Ti- Al phases as the metallic product and Ca12Al14O33 as the non-metallic product. By adding KClO4 in the mixture, a nearly completed reaction can be carried out. The products of this reaction are titanium aluminide particularly TiAl as the metallic part and CaAl4O7 （grossite） as the non-metallic slag part. Both product and slag are produced in a separated form. This process, called KRH-method is described in this article. The scanning electron microscopic microstructure of metallic part of the product shows different phases： the matrix phase is TiAI, where the needle form precipitation is TiAl2 and the plate form precipitation includes TiAI and Ti3Al phases. The microstructure of the remelted metallic part indicates dendritic phase with a lamellar structure comprising of TiAl and Ti3Al phases. The interdendritic phase of TiAI is also seen.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52174377)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.GZC20240524)+2 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2024M750998)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021YFB3702603)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(No.51371049)。
文摘Twinning is an important deformation mechanism in engineering materials,which can improve the ductility and strength of alloys,especially in the case of low-plasticity Ti Al alloys.Herein,a large number ofγtwins,twin intersections and adjoining twin pairs(ATPs)are formed in globularγ(γ-glob)phase after high-temperature tensile deformation.The ATPs consist of two sets of deformation twins(DTs)that are mirror symmetric about the original twin boundary(OTB).Its formation mechanism is analyzed with electron back-scattered diffraction(EBSD)and transmission electron microscope(TEM).The results reveal that the ATPs are related to the strain coordination between the DTs and the adjacent grains.Specifically,as the DT is formed in theγ-glob and impinges on the OTB,it will induce anotherγtwin(IT)in the adjacentγ-glob.The combination of the twoγtwins generates ATPs,which are formed by the transmission of a twin from one grain to the neighboring grain.Moreover,γtwins with a lower Schmidt factor(SF)of 0.2643 are preferentially formed over anotherγtwin with a higher SF(0.3098)in the sameγ-glob grain,becauseγIT accommodates the strain caused by theγDT in adjacent grain.Besides,the long-period stacking ordering(LPSO)structure of periodic contrasts 1(PC_(1))and PC_(2)are observed inγtwins,which are considered to be the intermediate phase for the formation ofγtwins.The current work elucidates the formation mechanism of ATPs in Ti Al alloy and provides insights into the formation of twins in theγ-glob.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51831001)the Funds for Creative Research Groups of China(No.51921001)+1 种基金the Beijing Natural Sci-ence Foundation(No.2222092)the National Science and Tech-nology Major Project(No.J2019-Ⅵ-0003-0116).
文摘This study investigates the phase constitutions and transformations that occur in the mushy zone and in the adjacent phase fields of a directionally solidified Ti-44Al-8Nb-1Cr alloy via quenching technique.The results indicate that the mushy zone consists of unmeltedβdendrites and interdendritic liquid,whose formation can be attributed to the difference in melting point aroused by local heterogeneity in solutecontent.Theβdendrite is composed of numerous subgrains with various orientations.During quenching,theβdendrite transforms into Widmanstättenαvia a precipitation reaction,owing to the decreasing cooling rate caused by heat transfer from the surrounding liquid.Additionally,after quenching,the interdendritic liquid is transformed intoγplates.Within the singleβphase field and the lower part of the mushy zone,a massive transformation ofβtoγoccurs.Conversely,in theβ+αphase field,bothβandαphases are retained to ambient temperature.During the heating process,the transformation ofα→βgives rise to the formation ofβvariants,which affects the orientation ofβdendrites in the mushy zone.The growth kinematics of theα→βtransformation was elucidated,revealing the preferential growth directions of111and112forβvariants.Furthermore,this study presents an illustration of the formation process of the mushy zone and the microstructural evolution during the heating and quenching process.
基金support by the project entitled"Interdisciplinarity in Materials Science and Joining Technologies"from the Department of Production Engineering,Faculty of Technical Sciences Novi Sad,Serbia。
文摘Intermetallic aluminide compounds possess several potential advantages compared to alloyed steels,like enhanced oxidation resistance,lower density and the omittance of critical raw materials.Iron aluminides,compared to other transition metal-aluminides of TM_(3)-Al type,although having a higher density compared to titan-aluminides,have a lower density compared to nickel-aluminides,but also a higher ductility than both alternatives,making this material potentially effective in ballistic protection application.Density-wise,this material may be a worthy alternative to armour steels,which was the aim of this study.Two materials,Fe_(3)Al intermetallic compound(F3A-C)and Armox 500 armour steel were ballistically tested against tungsten-carbide(WC)armour-piercing ammunition,in accordance with STANAG 4569.After ballistic testing,microhardness and metallographic testing were performed,revealing differences in strain hardening,crack propagation mode and exit hole morphology.F3A-C ballistic resistance is similar to that of armour steel,in spite of the lower tensile and impact mechanical properties,relying on a considerably higher strain hardening rate,thermal properties and a lower density.
文摘Correction to:Rare Met.https://doi.org/10.1007/s12598-019-01293-4 In the original publication,Fig.12 was published incorrectly.The correct version of Fig.12 is given in this correction.
基金Project(QC2010110)supported by Heilongjiang Province Natural Science Foundation,China
文摘（TiB2＋TiC）/Ni3Al composites were prepared by mechanical alloying of elemental powders and subsequently spark plasma sintering.Microstructure of（TiB2＋TiC）/Ni3Al composite sintered at 950°C was finer than that of composite sintered at 1050°C.The influence of grain size on cyclic oxidation behavior was investigated.Cyclic oxidation results showed that the composite sintered at 950°C had smaller mass gains than the composite sintered at 1050°C.XRD and EDS results indicate that finer grain size is beneficial for increasing the oxidation resistance by improving the formation of a continuous TiO2 outer layer and a continuous Al2O3 inner layer on the surface of the composites sintered at 950°C.
基金Project (2011CB605500) supported by the National Basic Research Program of ChinaProject (FRF-MP-10-005B) supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China
文摘The double directional solidification（DS） technique was developed to control the lamellar microstructures in primary β TiAl-Nb alloys.Polysynthetically twinned（PST） crystals with lamellar boundaries parallel to or inclined 45o to the growth direction were achieved due to the complete peritectic transformation during directional solidification of the alloys with the dendritic solid/liquid interface.The PST crystals with aligned lamellar boundaries only parallel to the growth direction were produced when lamellar grains with lamellar boundaries in the same orientation were seeded by themselves under appropriate growth conditions.Low boron addition is harmful to align the lamellar orientation because of the growth of non-peritectic α phase.Due to the larger yttria particles and boride ribbons in the directionally solidified TiAl-Nb alloys,the tensile plastic elongations of the alloys are only close to 2%.
基金Project(2009CB623406)supported by the National Basic Research Program of ChinaProject(12JJ4044)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,ChinaProject(13C902)supported by the Scientific Research Fund of Hunan Provincial Education Department,China
文摘Porous Ni3Al intermetallics were fabricated by elemental powder reactive synthesis method, using carbamide powders as space holders. Corrosion behavior of porous Ni3Al intermetallics was investigated in a 6 mol/L KOH solution using electrochemical methods and immersion test. Effect of porous structures on the corrosion behavior of the porous Ni3Al intermetallics was studied. The results indicate that the porous Ni3Al intermetallics with higher porosities suffer more serious corrosion than the ones with lower porosities because the complicated interconnected porous structures and the large true surface areas exist in the samples with a higher porosity. But the corrosion rates of the porous Ni3Al intermetallics are not proportional to the true surface areas. The reason is that the pore size, pore size distribution and pore shape of the porous Ni3Al intermetallics change with the increasing porosity. All the porous Ni3Al intermetallics with different porosities exhibit excellent corrosion resistance in a strong alkali solution.
基金Project(2011CB605503)supported by the National Basic Research Program of ChinaProject(51371144)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘The microstructure development of lamellar structure of an orthorhombic Ti2AlNb-based Ti？22Al？26Nb？1Zr alloy, includingB2 decomposition and spheroidization ofO phase, was investigated. The results show that the lamellar structure is fabricated by heating the samples in the singleB2 phase field and cooling slowly in the furnace. Aging treatments are conducted in the （O＋B2） phases field by air cooling. After aging at 700 °C for a short time within 100 h, there is no significant change of microstructures, whereas the coarsening of lamellae is observed in the long-term aged microstructure. Ti？22Al？26Nb？1Zr alloy exhibits microstructural instability including the severe dissolution ofB2 lamella, discontinuous precipitation and spheroidization of O phase during the long term aging process at 700 °C up to 800 h. In addition, a pronounced formation of branch-shapedO phase lamella is observed for the alloy aged over 100 h.
文摘The phase transformation behavior of an as-cast Ti-42Al-5 Mn(at.%)alloy after subsequent quenching from 1380℃to 1000℃was investigated based on the differential thermal analysis(DTA),electron probe micro analyzer-backscattered electrons(EPMA-BSE),transmission electron microscope(TEM)and X-ray diffraction(XRD).The results show that,the solidification path can be summarized as follows:Liquid→Liquid+β→β→β→α→β+α+γ→βo+α2+γ→βo+γ+α2/γ→βo+γ+α2/γ+βo,sec,with the phase transformationα→βtemperature(Tβ)=1311℃,phase transformationγ→βtemperature of(Tγsolv)=1231℃,phase transformationα2→αorβo→βtemperature(Tα2→α/Tβo→β)=1168 C,eutectoid temperature(Teut)=1132℃and T(α2/γ→βo,sec)≈1120℃.In comparison with Ti-42 Al alloy,the Teut and Tγsolv are slightly increased while both the Tp is decreased obviously by 5%Mn addition.When quenched from the temperature of 1380-1260℃,the martensitic transformationβ→α'could occur to form the needlelike martensite structure inβarea.This kind of martensitic structure is much obvious with the increase of temperature from 1260℃to 1380℃.When the temperature is below Tγsolv(1231℃),theγgrains would nucleate directly from theβphase.For the temperature slightly lower than T(eut)(1132℃),the dottedβ(o,sec)phases could nucleate in the lamellar colonies besides theγlamellae precipitated withinα2 phase.Finally,at room-temperature(RT),the alloy exhibits(po+α2+γ)triple phase with microstructure ofβo+lamellae+γ,of which the lamellar structure consists ofα2,γandβo,sec phases.The phase transformation mechanisms in this alloy,involvingβ→α',β→γ,α2→α2/γandα2→βo,sec were discussed.
基金This work is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51904205)Science and Technology Foundation of State Key Laboratory,China(6142909180205)+3 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2018M641681)Scientific and Technological Innovation Programs of Higher Education Institutions in Shanxi Province,China(2019L0216)Shanxi Province Science and Technology Major Program,China(20181101008)Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province,China(201801D221346,201801D221221).
文摘Effects of cooling rate and 0.25 at.%TiB2 addition on solidification microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti−48Al−2Cr−2Nb alloys fabricated by the investment casting with different thicknesses were studied.The results show that with the cooling rate increasing from 37 to 2×102 K/s,the solidification path of the studied alloys is unchanged.The grain size of the matrix alloy is refined from 650 to 300μm,while the grain size of Ti−48Al−2Cr−2Nb−TiB2 is reduced from 550 to 80μm.The lamellar spacing of matrix alloy is reduced from 360 to 30 nm with increasing the cooling rate from 37 to 2×102 K/s,while TiB2 addition shows little refinement effect on the lamellar spacing.Ti−48Al−2Cr−2Nb−TiB2 sample under medium cooling rate(69 K/s)exhibits superior microhardness(HV 550)and ultimate tensile strength(570 MPa)among the studied alloys.The refined grain size,lamellar spacing and fine TiB2 particles could account for the favorable mechanical properties of the studied TiB2-containing alloy.The microstructure evolution was discussed in light of cooling rate,constitutional supercooling and borides addition.
文摘Solid state phase transformation characteristics of the body centred β（Ti） into the hexagonal closed packed α（Ti） in Ti45AI8Nb-（0, 0.3, 0.5 and 0.8 at. pct） B alloys were investigated by heat treatment to clarify γ/α2 lamellar microstructure refinement induced by B addition. Experimental results confirmed two kinds of boron-reduced grain refinement mechanisms through refining either/β phase then α phase （β-refinement） or α phase directly （α-refinement） to refine lamellar microstructure at room temperature; however, the role of α-refinement dominated the as-cast alloy. It was also found that during the lamellar microstructure refinement β-refinement the convoluted flake over β-refinement in Ti45Al8NbxB and plate-like borides along β grain boundaries assisted nucleation of α phase, and the particle-like borides nearβ grain boundaries impeded α phase growth.
基金Project(1343-74236000008)supported by Hunan Provincial Innovation Foundation for PostgraduateProject(2008AA03A233)supported by the High-tech Research and Development Program of ChinaProject(2007BAE07B05)supported by the National Science and Technology Planed Project of China
文摘Microstructures and deformation properties of Ti-46Al-(Cr,Nb,W,B)alloy consolidated by pseudo-HIP technology were investigated.The results show that the pseudo-HIP temperature has a significant effect on microstructures.When the sintering temperature is 1 100℃,the microstructure of as-pseudo-HIPped alloy is similar to that of the prealloyed powder and the interfaces of these powder particles are still discernible,but a nearγmicrostructure appears in particles.Increasing the pressing temperature to 1 200℃develops successfully a homogeneous and fine-grained duplex microstructure.A typically fully lamellar microstructure with residualβphase is developed at 1 300℃.The compact exhibits excellent deformation properties at elevated temperatures. When the compression temperature is higher than 1 100℃,high quality products without cracks can be obtained even if the engineering compression strain is up to 0.8 at strain rates of 10-2-10-3s-1.It can be established that the mechanical twinning and matrix deformation due to ordinary dislocation slip/climb contribute to the whole hot deformation.
基金financially supported by the Basic Research Program of State Grid (No.GCB17201500188)
文摘B2 FeA1 intermetallic compounds modified with reactive elements （REs） including Sc and Y were fabricated by vacuum arc-melting, and the isothermal oxidation behavior of the RE-doped alloys at 1373 K was investigated. Both Sc and Y single-doping significantly decrease the alumina film growth rate of the alloys. The alumina film growth rate of Sc＋ Y co-doped alloy even further reduces compared to that of the Sc and Y single-doped alloys. The synergistic effect produced by Sc＋ Y codoping on the growth behavior of alumina was discussed. It could be anticipated that the combined additions of Sc and Y which have matched chemical properties might decrease the alumina film growth rate more effectively and provide FeA1 alloys with enhanced oxidation resistance.
文摘Progress has been made in intermetallic alloys over the past decade and a half, but intermetallics remain a relatively unexplored class of materials for energy applications. Hence, they offer considerable opportunities both for scientific research on fundamental structural property processing relationships and for technological development. The Department of Energy supports a program of scientific research on intermetallic alloys such as the nickel and iron aluminides and is establishing new research efforts in silicides and Laves phases through the program of the Division of Materials Sciences, of the Office of Basic Energy Sciences. Areas of research include theory and materials simulation, microalloying, high resolution sudies of structure and composition, mechanical properties, point defects and dislocation mechanics, phase transformations, and processing. Research is conducted through programs at the Department of Energy National Laboratories and through grants to academic and industrial researchers.Research results from Division of Materials Sciences programs have provided the basis and transportation. In addition, a cooperative effort between research groups has been established as a project on intermetallic materials under the Center of Excellence in Synthesis and Processing of Advanced Materials.
