Alloy development and mechanical properties of nickel aluminide (Ni3Al) alloys.

摘要

This report summarizes recent alloy development of nickel aluminides for structural applications. Boron-doped Ni(sub 3)Al showed severe embrittlement when tested in oxidizing environments above 300(degrees)C. The embrittlement is due to a dynamic effect, which can be alleviated by alloying with 8 at. % Cr. The chromium-modified aluminide alloys possess a good combination of strength and ductility for use at temperatures to 1000(degrees)C. The hot ductility and fabricability of the aluminide alloys can be substantially improved by reducing the zirconium content to below 0.35 at. %. Material processing of large aluminide heats has been demonstrated by both conventional and innovative techniques. Mechanical properties of the aluminide alloys were characterized at temperatures to 1200(degrees)C. Grain size, which is the main difference between the materials produced by the various processing techniques, is the major metallurgical parameter that strongly influences the mechanical properties of the aluminide alloys. 35 refs., 20 figs., 11 tabs.