Microstructural Studies of the Deformation of TiAl Alloys

1988 ◽  
Vol 133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ernest L. Hall ◽  
Shyh-Chin Huang
Keyword(s):  
Room Temperature ◽  
Single Phase ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Alloy Composition ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Tial Alloys ◽  
Second Phases ◽  
Bend Tests ◽  
Microstructural Studies ◽  
Strength And Ductility

ABSTRACTThe mechanical behavior and microstructures of TiAl alloys after tensile and bend tests at room temperature and elevated temperatures were studied. The results for two-phase Ti52Al48 alloys are compared with those of single phase Ti48Al52, and the effect of adding 3 at. pct. vanadium as a substitute for Ti in these two alloys is considered. It is shown that Ti52Al48 has greater strength and ductility than Ti48Al52 at room temperature and elevated temperatures up to 871°C (1600°F). Adding vanadium increases the ductility of both binary alloys. The microstructure of the Ti52Al48 alloy deformed at room temperature contains primarily twins and 1/2<110> easy slip dislocations, whereas the similar Ti48Al52 sample exhibits superdislocations and associated pinned faulted dipoles. If these samples are deformed at 540°C (1000°F) or above, the Ti52Al48 exhibits extensive twinning, and the pinned faulted dipoles in the Ti48Al52 sample disappear. The vanadium additions do not noticeably change the deformation microstructure at room temperature. It is suggested that the strength and ductility of these alloys may be controlled by tetragonality, bonding, interstitial element, and grain size effects, which in turn are affected by the presence of second phases and by the alloy composition.

Stoichiometry effects: on the deformation of binary TiAl alloys

1989 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 595-602 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ernest L. Hall ◽  
Shyh-Chin Huang
Keyword(s):  
Melt Spinning ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Single Phase ◽  
Temperature Deformation ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Tial Alloys ◽  
Bend Tests ◽  
Alloy Microstructure ◽  
Mechanical Twins ◽  
Strength And Ductility

The room temperature deformation behavior and microstructure of Ti48Al52 and Ti52Al48 alloys are compared. The material was fabricated by rapid solidification melt spinning, and examined in both as-cast and consolidated forms. The Ti52Al48 alloy exhibited enhanced strength and ductility in both forms in bend tests compared with the Ti48Al52 alloy. The microstructure of the Ti52Al48 alloy was two-phase γ–TiAl and α2–Ti3Al. The Ti48Al52 alloy was single-phase γ–TiAl and had a larger grain size than the previous alloy. The microstructure of the Ti52Al48 alloy after room temperature deformation consisted primarily of {111} mechanical twins and a/2〈110〉 perfect dislocations. The comparable Ti48Al52 alloy microstructure contained fewer twins, and many more a〈101〉 and a/2〈112〉 superdislocations were present in addition to a/2〈110〉 dislocations. The superdislocations had dissociated and formed sessile faulted dipoles. The possible reasons for the differences in microstructure and mechanical behavior between these two alloys are discussed.

scholarly journals Key Microstructures Controlling the Mechanical Properties of Two-Phase TiAl Alloys with Lamellar Structures

1996 ◽  
Vol 460 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. T. Liu ◽  
P. J. Maziasz ◽  
J. L. Wright
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Grain Size ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Tensile Elongation ◽  
Interlamellar Spacing ◽  
Hot Extrusion ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Tial Alloys ◽  
Lamellar Structures

ABSTRACTThe objective of this study is to identify key microstructural parameters which control the mechanical properties of two-phase γ-TiAl alloys with lamellar structures. TiAl alloys with the base composition of Ti-47Al-2Cr-2Nb (at. %) were prepared by arc melting and drop casting, followed by hot extrusion at temperatures above the oc-transus temperature, Tα. The hot extruded materials were then heat treated at various temperatures above and below Tα in order to control microstructural features in these lamellar structures. The mechanical properties of these alloys were determined by tensile testing at temperatures to 1000° C. The tensile elongation at room temperature is strongly dependent on grain size, showing an increase in ductility with decreasing grain size. The strength at room and elevated temperatures is sensitive to interlamellar spacing, showing an increase in strength with decreasing lamellar spacing. Hall-Petch relationships hold well for the yield strength at room and elevated temperatures and for the tensile elongation at room temperature. Tensile elongations of about 5% and yield strengths around 900 MPa are achieved by controlling both colony size and interlamellar spacing. The mechanical properties of the TiAl alloys with controlled lamellar structures produced directly by hot extrusion are much superior to those produced by conventional thermomechanical treatments.

Synthesis and Luminescence Properties of Chalcopyrite-Type CuAlS2

2006 ◽  
Vol 301 ◽  
pp. 177-180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuichiro Kuroki ◽  
Tomoichiro Okamoto ◽  
Masasuke Takata
Keyword(s):  
Diffraction Analysis ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Single Phase ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Emission Peak ◽  
Maximum Intensity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Ultraviolet Emission ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Copper Aluminum

Copper aluminum disulfide (CuAlS2) powders were synthesized in an evacuated ampoule at elevated temperatures. X-ray diffraction analysis revealed that the powders heated at temperatures higher than 800oC were single-phase CuAlS2. In the cathodoluminescence (CL) spectra measured at room temperature, the powders heated at temperatures higher than 600oC exhibited a visible emission peak at approximately 1.8 eV and a distinct ultraviolet emission peak at 3.45 eV. The powder heated at 700oC showed the maximum intensity of ultraviolet emission which is considered to be associated with excitons.

Composition-induced microstructures in rhombohedral carbonates

1987 ◽  
Vol 51 (359) ◽  
pp. 71-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. J. Barber ◽  
M. Riaz Khan
Keyword(s):  
Electron Diffraction ◽  
Crystallographic Orientation ◽  
Solid Solubility ◽  
Single Phase ◽  
Crystal Defects ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Diffraction Contrast ◽  
Second Phases ◽  
Metallic Impurities

AbstractRecent TEM observations of two-phase microstructures and associated crystal defects in selected, rare dolomites have been extended to calcite-structured (R3̄c) carbonates and to other natural and synthetic carbonates that crystallize with the dolomite (R3̄) structure. The samples included siderites (FeCO3), smithsonites (ZnCO3), ankerites (Ca[Mg,Fe](CO3)2), and kutnahorites (Ca[Mn,Fe](CO3)2).TEM methods show that the forms of second phases which result from the presence of common, divalent, metallic impurities are morphologically similar in R3̄c and R3̄ carbonates and occur more widely than hitherto realized. The most common form consists of thin ribbons of second phase which are coherent with and have the same crystallographic orientation as the host carbonate. Another form of microstructure, manifest as modulations in diffraction contrast, appears to be associated with incipient breakdown of single-phase carbonate. The results of extensive TEM/EDS microanalyses show that in siderite and ankerite the formation of ribbons is promoted by Ca impurity or Ca excess (with respect to R3̄c stoichiometry). In smithsonite, Cu and Ca impurities can play similar roles in relation to modulated microstructures. In kutnahorites, the perfection of grains and the absence of second-phase effects is strongly dependent on the ratio of Fe to Mn but is also affected by Ca in excess of the stoichiometric requirement. Electron diffraction results from several of the minerals show c-type spots, which can be interpreted as indicating ordering within basal layers of cations.The results show that, by correlating analytical TEM data with the study of second phases and incipient two-phase microstructures, it should be possible to determine the limits of solid solubility in carbonate systems.

The Strength and Ductility of Intermetallic Compounds: Grain Size Effects

1986 ◽  
Vol 81 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.M. Schulson ◽  
I. Baker ◽  
H.J. Frost
Keyword(s):  
Grain Size ◽  
Yield Strength ◽  
Intermetallic Compounds ◽  
Size Effects ◽  
Nickel Aluminide ◽  
Marked Reduction ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Strength And Ductility

Since writing on this subject two years ago [1], a number of developments have occurred, particularly in relation to the mechanical properties of the L12 nickel aluminide Ni3Al. Some elucidate the nature of the yield strength and the extraordinarily beneficial effect of boron on low-temperature ductility. Some others expose, at least in part, the nature of the marked reduction in ductility at elevated temperatures. Another considers the mechanisms dominating creep deformation. Also during this period, contradictions have appeared: the relationship between the yield strength and the grain size, d, at room temperature has been contested, and opposing views of grain refinement on ductility have been reported.This paper reviews these developments. Although broadly directed at intermetallic compounds, the discussion is specific to Ni3Al. The hope is that the knowledge and understanding gained about this compound will benefit the class as a whole.

Effect of Ca and Sr Content on Elevated Temperatures Mechanical Properties of a Cast AZ91 Magnesium Alloy

2007 ◽  
Vol 26-28 ◽  
pp. 141-144
Author(s):  
Ippei Takeuchi ◽  
Kinji Hirai ◽  
Yorinobu Takigawa ◽  
Tokuteru Uesugi ◽  
Kenji Higashi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Creep Resistance ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Az91 Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Additional Amount ◽  
Az91 Magnesium ◽  
Second Phases

The effect of Ca and Sr content on the microstructure and mechanical properties of a cast AZ91 magnesium alloy is investigated. Ca and Sr additions in AZ91 magnesium alloy are expected high creep resistance. The microstructure of the alloy exhibits the dendritic α-matrix and the second-phases forming networks on the grain boundary. Tensile tests at elevated temperatures between 448 and 523K reveal that the creep resistance was improved with increasing the additional amount of Ca, especially more than 1.0wt%. From the perspective of grain refinement effect, it is expected that the additions of Ca and Sr to AZ91 magnesium alloy not only improve creep resistance but also improve mechanical properties at room temperature.

Low-Temperature Mechanical Alloying Of Cu-Fe and Cu-Ta Powders

1997 ◽  
Vol 481 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.-H. He ◽  
E. Ma
Keyword(s):  
Room Temperature ◽  
Single Phase ◽  
Composition Range ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Liquid Nitrogen Temperature ◽  
Phase Region ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Forced Mixing ◽  
Single Phase Formation ◽  
Nonequilibrium Vacancies

ABSTRACTA model analysis is presented which explains ball-milling induced alloying in positive-heatof- mixing systems in terms of a dynamic balance between externally forced mixing and thermal phase decomposition mediated by deformation-enhanced population of defects. The possibility of eliminating the thermal decomposition to force single phase formation is examined by milling Cu- Fe and Cu-Ta powder mixtures at the liquid nitrogen temperature (LN2T). Over a range of compositions for Cu-Fe and almost the entire composition range for Cu-Ta, the two-phase region observed for room-temperature (RT) milling persisted after cryomilling. The moderate temperature dependence of milling-induced alloying is interpreted by analyzing the dynamics of the generation and annihilation of the nonequilibrium vacancies during deformation and impacts in a SPEX mill.

Microstructural Developments During Implantation of Metals

1983 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. I. Potter ◽  
M. Ahmed ◽  
S. Lamond
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Auger Spectroscopy ◽  
Phase Region ◽  
Dislocation Loops ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Model Calculations ◽  
Near Surface ◽  
Composition Profiles

ABSTRACTThe chemical and microstructural changes caused by the direct implantation of solutes into metals are examined. The particular case involving Al+-ion implantation into nickel is treated in detail. Chemical composition profiles measured using Auger spectroscopy and Rutherford backscattering, and average near-surface chemical composition measured using an analytical electron microscope, are compared with model calculations. The microstructures that develop during implantation are investigated using transmission electron microscopy. For low fluences implanted near room temperature, these microstructures contain dislocations and dislocation loops. Dislocation loops, dislocations, and voids result from implantations at temperatures near 500°C. Higher fluences at these elevated temperatures produce precipitates when the composition of implanted solute lies in a two-phase region of the phase diagram. Implanted concentrations corresponding to intermetallic compounds produce continuous layers of these compounds. Room temperature, as compared to elevated temperature, implantation may produce the same phases at the appropriate concentrations, e.g. β'-NiAl, or different phases, depending on the relative stability of the phases involved.

Tensile Property Improvements of Spinodal Cu-15Ni-8Sn by Two-Phase Heat Treatment

1982 ◽  
Vol 104 (3) ◽  
pp. 234-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. J. Louzon
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Single Phase ◽  
Phase Region ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Heat Treated ◽  
Slow Kinetics ◽  
Increased Strength ◽  
Kinetics Of ◽  
Phase Solution ◽  
Strength And Ductility

A heat treatment has been developed which produces significant improvements in the tensile properties of Cu-15Ni-8Sn spinodal alloy. The treatment involves solution heat treatment in the two-phase region rather than the single-phase region normally used. After quenching and aging, increased strength and ductility of the alloy over single phase solution heat-treated and aged values were found. The mechanical properties obtained were superior to any previously observed for material of the compositions studied in the solution treated, quenched, and aged condition. Also, the alloys’ transformation kinetics were greatly slowed by the two phase heat-treatment. It is suggested that the increase in strength and slow kinetics of transformation observed are caused by grain size effects and by grain boundary modifications. Resistivity data and etching response corroborate these arguments.

Plastic Deformation of Ti3Al and Ti3Al/TiA1 Polycrystals

1988 ◽  
Vol 133 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. A. Court ◽  
J. P. A. Löfvander ◽  
M. A. Stucke ◽  
P. Kurath ◽  
H. L. Fraser
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Covalent Bonding ◽  
Relative Activity ◽  
Slip Systems ◽  
Dislocation Mobility ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Influence Of Temperature ◽  
Transmission Electron

ABSTRACTSamples of polycrystalline Ti3Al-base alloys, and a two phase Ti3Al/TiAl mixture have been deformed at room temperature and at elevated temperatures and examined subsequently by transmission electron microscopy in order to determine the influence of temperature and alloy content on the relative activity of the various slip systems. In particular, the detailed influence of covalent bonding on dislocation mobility in Ti3Al has been identified.

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