Effect of casting temperature on the fatigue properties of cast nickel aluminide alloys

摘要

The results of high cycle fatigue tests at 650(degree)C on several cast Ni(sub 3)Al alloys are reported and compared to cast IN-713C. These alloys include IC-221M and several variations to the IC-221M composition. The effect of casting temperature is investigated using castings poured at three different temperatures spanning a 56(degree)C range. The results show that IC-221M cast at the highest temperature has the best fatigue strength, exceeding that for IN-713C. In these alloys, crack initiation occurs at shrinkage microporosity and the effect of casting temperature on porosity is related to the observed differences in fatigue lives. 11 refs., 4 figs.