In-situ TiC particle-reinforced Hastelloy X superalloy fabricated by laser additive manufacturing

In-situ metal matrix composites are desirable for achieving optimum mechanical properties. This study investigated the enhancement of mechanical performance in Hastelloy X (HX) superalloy through in-situ synthesis of TiC and γ′ phases via titanium (Ti) addition using a high-throughput laser additive...

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Main Authors: Chen Wang, Li Yang, Rui-Xin Sheng, Shuai Guan, Zhong-Nan Bi, Hua Zhang, Hai-Liang Huang, Liang Jiang, Li-Long Zhu, Xin Zhou
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Li Yang
Rui-Xin Sheng
Shuai Guan
Zhong-Nan Bi
Hua Zhang
Hai-Liang Huang
Liang Jiang
Li-Long Zhu
Xin Zhou
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Zhong-Nan Bi
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Xin Zhou
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description In-situ metal matrix composites are desirable for achieving optimum mechanical properties. This study investigated the enhancement of mechanical performance in Hastelloy X (HX) superalloy through in-situ synthesis of TiC and γ′ phases via titanium (Ti) addition using a high-throughput laser additive manufacturing system. The influence of Ti content on phase evolution, microstructure, and mechanical properties was comprehensively analyzed for both the as-deposited and heat-treated HX superalloys. The results revealed that increasing Ti content exacerbated micro-segregation during the deposition, promoting pronounced dendritic growth and a higher σ phase volume fraction. These microstructural changes enhanced tensile strength while concurrently elevated cracking susceptibility, with macroscopic cracking detected upon reaching 5 wt% Ti. Following heat treatment, micro-segregation was significantly reduced. In alloys containing 2–4 wt% Ti, TiC and nano-sized γ′ phases precipitated after heat treatment, leading to a 40 % improvement in yield strength and tensile strength compared to the baseline HX superalloy, while maintaining an elongation of approximately 30 %.
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spelling doaj-art-90bfdd8d743f4b8a8242fb364709cff82025-08-20T02:49:22ZengElsevierJournal of Materials Research and Technology2238-78542025-05-01361511152110.1016/j.jmrt.2025.03.161In-situ TiC particle-reinforced Hastelloy X superalloy fabricated by laser additive manufacturingChen Wang0Li Yang1Rui-Xin Sheng2Shuai Guan3Zhong-Nan Bi4Hua Zhang5Hai-Liang Huang6Liang Jiang7Li-Long Zhu8Xin Zhou9Institute for Advanced Studies in Precision Materials, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, PR China; Shandong Key Laboratory of Advanced Structural Materials Genome Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, PR ChinaResearch Institute of Advanced Materials (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd, Shenzhen, 518017, PR ChinaInstitute for Advanced Studies in Precision Materials, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, PR China; Shandong Key Laboratory of Advanced Structural Materials Genome Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, PR ChinaResearch Institute of Advanced Materials (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd, Shenzhen, 518017, PR ChinaResearch Institute of Advanced Materials (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd, Shenzhen, 518017, PR ChinaInstitute for Advanced Studies in Precision Materials, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, PR China; Shandong Key Laboratory of Advanced Structural Materials Genome Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, PR ChinaInstitute for Advanced Studies in Precision Materials, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, PR China; Shandong Key Laboratory of Advanced Structural Materials Genome Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, PR ChinaInstitute for Advanced Studies in Precision Materials, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, PR China; Shandong Key Laboratory of Advanced Structural Materials Genome Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, PR China; Corresponding author. Institute for Advanced Studies in Precision Materials, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, PR China.Institute for Advanced Studies in Precision Materials, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, PR China; Shandong Key Laboratory of Advanced Structural Materials Genome Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, PR ChinaInstitute for Advanced Studies in Precision Materials, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, PR China; Shandong Key Laboratory of Advanced Structural Materials Genome Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, PR China; Corresponding author. Institute for Advanced Studies in Precision Materials, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, PR China.In-situ metal matrix composites are desirable for achieving optimum mechanical properties. This study investigated the enhancement of mechanical performance in Hastelloy X (HX) superalloy through in-situ synthesis of TiC and γ′ phases via titanium (Ti) addition using a high-throughput laser additive manufacturing system. The influence of Ti content on phase evolution, microstructure, and mechanical properties was comprehensively analyzed for both the as-deposited and heat-treated HX superalloys. The results revealed that increasing Ti content exacerbated micro-segregation during the deposition, promoting pronounced dendritic growth and a higher σ phase volume fraction. These microstructural changes enhanced tensile strength while concurrently elevated cracking susceptibility, with macroscopic cracking detected upon reaching 5 wt% Ti. Following heat treatment, micro-segregation was significantly reduced. In alloys containing 2–4 wt% Ti, TiC and nano-sized γ′ phases precipitated after heat treatment, leading to a 40 % improvement in yield strength and tensile strength compared to the baseline HX superalloy, while maintaining an elongation of approximately 30 %.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785425006714Directed energy depositionHigh-throughput composition designIn-situ generated carbidesHastelloy X
spellingShingle Chen Wang
Li Yang
Rui-Xin Sheng
Shuai Guan
Zhong-Nan Bi
Hua Zhang
Hai-Liang Huang
Liang Jiang
Li-Long Zhu
Xin Zhou
In-situ TiC particle-reinforced Hastelloy X superalloy fabricated by laser additive manufacturing
Journal of Materials Research and Technology
Directed energy deposition
High-throughput composition design
In-situ generated carbides
Hastelloy X
title In-situ TiC particle-reinforced Hastelloy X superalloy fabricated by laser additive manufacturing
title_full In-situ TiC particle-reinforced Hastelloy X superalloy fabricated by laser additive manufacturing
title_fullStr In-situ TiC particle-reinforced Hastelloy X superalloy fabricated by laser additive manufacturing
title_full_unstemmed In-situ TiC particle-reinforced Hastelloy X superalloy fabricated by laser additive manufacturing
title_short In-situ TiC particle-reinforced Hastelloy X superalloy fabricated by laser additive manufacturing
title_sort in situ tic particle reinforced hastelloy x superalloy fabricated by laser additive manufacturing
topic Directed energy deposition
High-throughput composition design
In-situ generated carbides
Hastelloy X
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785425006714
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