The Structure and Stress State of Lamellar Interfaces in Two-Phase Titanium Aluminides

1993 ◽  
Vol 318 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fritz Appel ◽  
Ulrich Christoph ◽  
Richard Wagner
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Aluminide ◽  
Titanium Aluminides ◽  
Lattice Mismatch ◽  
Deformation Behaviour ◽  
Lamellar Microstructure ◽  
Misfit Strain ◽  
Shear Stresses ◽  
Dislocation Loops ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Interfacial Dislocations

ABSTRACTTitanium aluminide alloys with compositions slightly on the Ti-rich side of stoichiometry consist of the intermetallic phases α2 (Ti3Al) and γ(TiAl). The two phases form a lamellar microstructure with various types of coherent and semicoherent interfaces. The lattice mismatch occurring at the semicoherent interfaces is largely accommodated by networks of interfacial dislocations. Nevertheless, a significant homogeneous straining seems to remain at these interfaces, resulting in long-range residual stresses. The present paper reports an electron microscope study of the correlation between the misfit strain of adjacent lamellae and the atomic structure of the interfaces. The residual coherency stresses were determined by analyzing the curvature of dislocation loops which were emitted from the network of the interfacial dislocations. The estimated stresses are close to the shear stresses applied during macroscopic deformation experiments. The effects of these stresses on the deformation behaviour of the material are discussed.

Interactions of Dislocations and Deformation Twins with Interfacial Boundaries in Titanium Aluminides

1993 ◽  
Vol 319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fritz Appel ◽  
Richard Wagner
Keyword(s):  
Shear Deformation ◽  
Titanium Aluminide ◽  
Titanium Aluminides ◽  
Deformation Behaviour ◽  
Lamellar Microstructure ◽  
High Resolution Electron Microscopy ◽  
Misfit Dislocations ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Deformation Twins ◽  
Resolution Electron

AbstractThe deformation behaviour of two-phase titanium aluminide alloys with a lamellar microstructure of the intermetallic phases α2(Ti3Al) and y(TiAl) was studied. The interaction processes of dislocations and deformation twins, respectively, with the lamellar interfaces are investigated by conventional and high-resolution electron microscopy. The mechanisms of translation of shear deformation across, the lamellar boundaries depend on their structure. Semicoherent interfaces are very effective barriers limiting the propagation of shear deformation. The misfit dislocations present at these interfaces support, on the other hand, the generation of dislocations and deformation twins. The observed processes are discussed regarding plastic deformation and crack propagation in the material.

Interface Related Strength Phenomena in Two-Phase Titanium Aluminides

1999 ◽  
Vol 586 ◽  
Author(s):  
U. Christoph ◽  
M. Oehring ◽  
F. Appel
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Microscope Study ◽  
Lamellar Structure ◽  
Electron Microscope Study ◽  
Titanium Aluminides ◽  
Intermetallic Phases ◽  
Dislocation Loops ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Interfacial Dislocations

ABSTRACTPhase equilibria and transformations in near-equiatomic titanium aluminides lead to the formation of a lamellar structure comprising of the intermetallic phases α2(Ti3Al) and γ(TiAl). Due to the differences in lattice parameters and crystal structure, coherency stresses and mismatch structures occur at various types of semicoherent interfaces present in the material. The present paper reports an electron microscope study of the atomic structure of the interfaces. The residual coherency stresses present at the interfaces were determined by analysing the curvature of dislocation loops which were emitted from the network of interfacial dislocations. The implication of these stresses on creep will be discussed.

Static and Dynamic Strain Ageing in Two-Phase Gamma Titanium Aluminides

2000 ◽  
Vol 646 ◽  
Author(s):  
U. Christoph ◽  
F. Appel
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Aluminide ◽  
Titanium Aluminides ◽  
Deformation Behaviour ◽  
Dynamic Strain ◽  
Dynamic Strain Ageing ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Fast Kinetics ◽  
Strain Ageing ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Dislocation Pinning

ABSTRACTThe deformation behaviour of two-phase titanium aluminides was investigated in the intermediate temperature interval 450–750 K where the Portevin-LeChatelier effect occurs. The effect has been studied by static strain ageing experiments. A wide range of alloy compositions was investigated to identify the relevant defect species. Accordingly, dislocation pinning occurs with fast kinetics and is characterized by a relatively small activation energy of 0.7 eV, which is not consistent with a conventional diffusion process. Furthermore, the strain ageing phenomena are most pronounced in Ti-rich alloys. This gives rise to the speculation that antisite defects are involved in the pinning process. The implications of the ageing processes on the deformation behaviour of two-phase titanium aluminide alloys will be discussed.

Twinning in Crack Tip Plasticity of Two-Phase Titanium Aluminides

2000 ◽  
Vol 646 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fritz Appel
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Aluminide ◽  
Titanium Aluminides ◽  
Crack Tip ◽  
High Resolution Electron Microscopy ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Mechanical Twinning ◽  
Atomic Scale ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Design Concepts ◽  
Crack Tip Plasticity

ABSTRACTIntermetallic titanium aluminides based on γ(TiAl) are prone to cleavage fracture on low index lattice planes. Unfavourably oriented grains may therefore provide easy crack paths so that the cracks can rapidly grow to a length which is critical for failure. The effect of crack tip plasticity on crack propagation in γ(TiAl) was investigated by conventional and high-resolution electron microscopy. Crack tip shielding due to mechanical twinning was recognized as toughening mechanism, which occur at the atomic scale and apparently is capable to stabilize fastly growing cracks. The potential of the mechanism will be discussed in the context of novel design concepts for improving the strength properties of γ-base titanium aluminide alloys.

Fracture Behaviour of Two-Phase γ-Titanium Aluminides

1994 ◽  
Vol 364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fritz Appel ◽  
Uwe Lorenz ◽  
Tao Zhang ◽  
Richard Wagner
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Crack Propagation ◽  
Titanium Aluminides ◽  
Process Zone ◽  
Crack Tip ◽  
Lamellar Microstructure ◽  
High Fracture Toughness ◽  
High Fracture ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Lamellar Interfaces

AbstractTitanium aluminides with a lamellar microstructure consisting of the intermetallic phases ֱ2 (Ti3Al) and γ(TiAl) suffer from brittleness at ambient temperatures but exhibit at the same time a relatively high fracture toughness. This discrepancy indicates particular processes stabilizing crack propagation in the lamellar microstructure. In this context, the toughening mechanisms were investigated in (α2 + γ) TiAl alloys which contained different volume fractions of lamellar colonies. The fracture toughness for crack propagation parallel or across the lamellar interfaces was estimated by using chevron-notched bending bars. Electron microscope studies were performed to characterize the related processes of crack tip plasticity. Special emphasis was paid to the crystallography of crack propagation and to the interaction of crack tips with lamellar interfaces. Accordingly, the lamellar morphology derives some of its toughness from interface-related processes which stabilize crack propagation by deflecting the crack tip and providing the necessary dislocation sources for crack tip shielding in the process zone ahead of the crack tip.

XRD Stress Analysis in a TiAl Based Intermetallic Multicrystal

2005 ◽  
Vol 490-491 ◽  
pp. 684-689
Author(s):  
Wilfrid Seiler ◽  
G. Hoël ◽  
Marc Thomas ◽  
Vincent Ji
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Titanium Aluminide ◽  
Lattice Mismatch ◽  
Lamellar Microstructure ◽  
Hexagonal Structure ◽  
Coarse Grain ◽  
Manufacturing Processes ◽  
Gamma Titanium Aluminide ◽  
Cubic Phases ◽  
Xrd Method

Under specific manufacturing processes and heat treatments, the gamma titanium Aluminide Ti- 47Al-2Cr-2Nb presents a nearly lamellar microstructure with coarse lamellar grains (with alternating g and a2 lamellae) and dispersed small g grains. The obtained microstructure gives a relatively coarse grain size (approximately 0.4 mm x 3 mm). Residual stresses can then be generated between g and a2 lamellae inside the lamellar grain and also between different grains because of the lattice mismatch between tetragonal structure of g phase and hexagonal structure of a2 phase. A specific single crystalline XRD method is applied on these two non-cubic phases to determine the local residual stresses in two grains on each side of a grain boundary.

Precipitation Phenomena and Strain Hardening of Intermetallic Titanium Aluminides

2002 ◽  
Vol 753 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Müllauer ◽  
F. Appel
Keyword(s):  
Work Hardening ◽  
Titanium Aluminide ◽  
Titanium Aluminides ◽  
Titanium Boride ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Dislocation Glide ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Work Hardening Coefficient ◽  
Precipitation Phenomena

ABSTRACTIn two-phase titanium aluminide alloys, the implementation of precipitation reactions is a widely utilized concept to control the microstructure and strengthen the material. A study has been made on the influence of carbide and boride precipitates on dislocation mobility and strengthening at 300 K. Compression tests were carried out for characterizing the mechanisms determining flow stress and dislocation glide resistance. The interaction mechanisms between the precipitates and dislocations were assessed by thermodynamic glide parameters and transmission electron microscopy. It has been shown that small titanium boride precipitates and carbide precipitates of perovskite type act as long-range dislocation glide obstacles. The interaction between the dislocations and the borides and carbides mainly leads to an athermal stress contribution. However, the dislocation-particle interactions are quite different. Small groups of borides are encircled by dislocations. This gives rise to the formation of loop structures the density of which increases with strain. On the contrary, the carbide precipitates are shearable and can be overcome without Orowan looping. This different behaviour is also reflected in the work hardening characteristics. Whereas the work hardening coefficient of the boron doped material increases with increasing B-concentration, it is independent of concentration in the case of the carbon-doped material.

Microstructural Changes During Long-Term Tension Creep of Two-Phase γ-Titanium Aluminide Alloys

1996 ◽  
Vol 460 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Oehring ◽  
P. J. Ennis ◽  
F. Appel ◽  
R. Wagner
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Aluminide ◽  
Primary Creep ◽  
Creep Tests ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Microstructural Changes ◽  
Deformation Processes ◽  
Interfacial Dislocations ◽  
Structural Parts ◽  
Heterogeneous Formation

ABSTRACTLong-term tension creep tests were performed on a Ti-48 at.% Al-2 at.% Cr alloy in order to assess the material behaviour under the intended service conditions for structural parts in turbine engines. Deformation processes and microstructural changes were investigated by TEM on a specimen loaded to 140 MPa for 5988 h at 700 °C. At lamellar boundaries the emission of interfacial dislocations was observed and is thought to contribute significantly to the high primary creep rate of the material. Under the creep conditions gliding dislocations apparently become locked by the heterogeneous formation of precipitates along their cores. Lamellar interfaces revealed ledges which indicates that they migrate during creep.

Solution and Precipitation Hardening in Carbon-Doped Two-Phase γ-Titanium Aluminides

1996 ◽  
Vol 460 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Appel ◽  
U. Christoph ◽  
R. Wagner
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Titanium Aluminide ◽  
Precipitation Hardening ◽  
Titanium Aluminides ◽  
Activation Parameters ◽  
High Temperature Strength ◽  
Thermal Treatments ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Carbon Doped ◽  
Titanium Aluminide Alloy

ABSTRACTA two-phase titanium aluminide alloy was systematically doped with carbon to improve its high temperature strength. Solid solutions and precipitates of carbon were formed by different thermal treatments. A fine dispersion of perovskite precipitates was found to be very effective for improving the high temperature strength and creep resistance of the material. The strengthening mechanisms were characterized by flow stresses and activation parameters. The investigations were accompanied by electron microscope observation of the defect structure which was generated during deformation. Special attention was paid on the interaction mechanisms of perfect and twinning dislocations with the carbide precipitates.

scholarly journals Atom Probe Field Ion Microscopy of Poly Synthetically Twinned Titanium Aluminide

1998 ◽  
Vol 4 (S2) ◽  
pp. 102-103
Author(s):  
D. J. Larson ◽  
M. K. Miller ◽  
H. Inui ◽  
M. Yamaguchi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Titanium Aluminide ◽  
Lamellar Microstructure ◽  
Atom Probe ◽  
Ordered Structure ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Probe Field ◽  
Tial Alloys ◽  
Structural Applications ◽  
Single Set

Two phase γ-based TiAl alloys are attractive for structural applications at high temperatures because they possess good elevated-temperature mechanical properties, low density, and good creep and oxidation resistance. The microstructures of these alloys consist of plates of the near equiatomic γ phase (L10-ordered structure) and the Ti3Al α2 phase (D019-ordered structure). It is of great interest to study the details of the lamellar α2+γ microstructure because the interface stability is the key to providing a usable high temperature material.Polysynthetically twinned (PST) TiAl crystals have been developed in order to systematically study the lamellar microstructure. These PST materials contain no high angle grain boundaries and have an single set of aligned lamellae of a α2 and γ phases, as shown in Fig. 1. Therefore, PST samples facilitate the study of the dependence of mechanical properties on lamellar structure by providing a known, consistent set of aligned lamellae.

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