Superb creep lives of Ni-based single crystal superalloy through size effects and strengthening heterostructure γ/γʹ interfaces

This study presents a design strategy to enhance the high-temperature creep resistance of Ni-based superalloys. This strategy focuses on two principles: (1) minimizing the dimensions of γ/γ′ interfaces and γ channels by reducing the size of the γ′ phase; (2) key alloy composition control to strength...

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Main Authors: Long Haibo, Zhao Yunsong, Zhao Junbo, Yuan Xiaoyi, Fan Hao, Luo Yushi, Li Wei, An Zibing, Mao Shengcheng, Liu Gang, Han Xiaodong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Science Press 2023-12-01
Series:National Science Open
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Online Access:https://www.sciengine.com/doi/10.1360/nso/20230042
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Summary:This study presents a design strategy to enhance the high-temperature creep resistance of Ni-based superalloys. This strategy focuses on two principles: (1) minimizing the dimensions of γ/γ′ interfaces and γ channels by reducing the size of the γ′ phase; (2) key alloy composition control to strengthen the heterostructure γ/γ′ interfaces. This strategy proved very effective by the designed three superalloys’ prolonged creep lives. An alloy exhibits ultra-long creep life by <sc>388 h</sc> at 1100°C/<sc>137 MPa,</sc> which runs at the highest level among those alloys without Ru addition. With Ru addition, an alloy that lasted for <sc>748 h</sc> with a creep strain of ~6% at 1110°C/<sc>137 MPa</sc> is developed. This study provides a new route of high-temperature creep lives through heterostructure interfacial design with size effects and key alloying elements.
ISSN:2097-1168