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The chemical compatibility and tensile behavior of an Ni3Al-based composite

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 January 2011

G. E. Fuchs
G. E. Fuchs
Affiliation:
The Aerospace Corporation, P.O. Box 92957, Los Angeles, California 90009
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Abstract

The chemical compatibility and tensile properties of a powder processed intermetallic matrix composite (IMC) were investigated in the temperature range 298–1373 K. The matrix alloy selected for this study was the ORNL developed advanced nickel-aluminide IC-221 (Ni-16Al-8Cr-1Zr-0.05B at. %). The composite contained 25 vol. % TiC particulate reinforcement. TiC/IC-221 compatibility samples were heat treated at 1373 K for up to 1000 h. A layer enriched in Zr and Ti formed at the TiC/IC-221 interface after heat treatment. In addition, Ti was observed to diffuse into the matrix. The composite exhibited higher yield strength and lower ductility than a similarly processed matrix alloy at all test temperatures. Heat treatment of the composite improved the tensile properties due to particulate/matrix interaction, resulting in improved load transfer. SEM fractography revealed that tensile failure occurred at the matrix/prticulate interface. Remnants of the matrix were observed on TiC particles on the fracture surface, suggesting good matrix/particulate bonding. The mechanical properties of the composite were very competitive with Ni-base superalloys.

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Journal of Materials Research , Volume 5 , Issue 8 , August 1990 , pp. 1649 - 1655
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1990

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