Diffusivities and atomic mobilities in fcc Ni–Mo–Nb alloys: high-throughput experiments and calculations

The diffusion investigation of fcc Ni–Mo–Nb system is critical for establishing the kinetic database for the development of both Ni-based superalloys and cemented carbides, yet comprehensive diffusion studies remain absent. In this work, a total of twelve fcc Ni–Mo–Nb ternary diffusion couples were...

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Main Authors: Meifang Tang, Huixin Liu, Xiangyang Yin, Shiyi Wen, Yong Du
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description The diffusion investigation of fcc Ni–Mo–Nb system is critical for establishing the kinetic database for the development of both Ni-based superalloys and cemented carbides, yet comprehensive diffusion studies remain absent. In this work, a total of twelve fcc Ni–Mo–Nb ternary diffusion couples were annealed at 1273, 1373, and 1473 K for 504, 336 and 120 h, respectively. The compositional profiles of these diffusion couples were determined using Electron Probe MicroAnalysis. Utilizing available thermodynamic and kinetic databases for the sub-binary systems of the fcc Ni–Mo–Nb system and the experimentally determined composition profiles, the assessments of interdiffusivities and atomic mobility parameters in fcc Ni–Mo–Nb alloys were simultaneously performed through a numerical inverse method incorporated in the CALTPP (CALculation of ThemoPhysical Properties) software. The good consistency between the simulated composition profiles by the numerical inverse method and the measured ones is further validated, demonstrating the reliability of the present assessments. Meanwhile, the model-predicted composition-dependent diffusivities indicate that the diffusion of Nb in fcc Ni is notably faster than that of Mo in fcc Ni. By utilizing the presently established atomic mobility parameters, the pre-frequency factor and activation energy were further predicted. It should be noted that the present diffusion investigation is pivotal for predicting microstructure evolutions and designing desired properties for advanced Ni-based superalloys and cemented carbides.
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spelling doaj-art-dade5100e4864a6785e545b0ce235dfe2025-08-20T02:16:29ZengElsevierJournal of Materials Research and Technology2238-78542025-05-01363123313410.1016/j.jmrt.2025.03.223Diffusivities and atomic mobilities in fcc Ni–Mo–Nb alloys: high-throughput experiments and calculationsMeifang Tang0Huixin Liu1Xiangyang Yin2Shiyi Wen3Yong Du4State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, PR ChinaSchool of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Hunan University of Humanities, Science and Technology, Loudi, Hunan, 417000, PR ChinaState Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, PR ChinaState Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, PR China; Corresponding author.State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, PR China; Corresponding author.The diffusion investigation of fcc Ni–Mo–Nb system is critical for establishing the kinetic database for the development of both Ni-based superalloys and cemented carbides, yet comprehensive diffusion studies remain absent. In this work, a total of twelve fcc Ni–Mo–Nb ternary diffusion couples were annealed at 1273, 1373, and 1473 K for 504, 336 and 120 h, respectively. The compositional profiles of these diffusion couples were determined using Electron Probe MicroAnalysis. Utilizing available thermodynamic and kinetic databases for the sub-binary systems of the fcc Ni–Mo–Nb system and the experimentally determined composition profiles, the assessments of interdiffusivities and atomic mobility parameters in fcc Ni–Mo–Nb alloys were simultaneously performed through a numerical inverse method incorporated in the CALTPP (CALculation of ThemoPhysical Properties) software. The good consistency between the simulated composition profiles by the numerical inverse method and the measured ones is further validated, demonstrating the reliability of the present assessments. Meanwhile, the model-predicted composition-dependent diffusivities indicate that the diffusion of Nb in fcc Ni is notably faster than that of Mo in fcc Ni. By utilizing the presently established atomic mobility parameters, the pre-frequency factor and activation energy were further predicted. It should be noted that the present diffusion investigation is pivotal for predicting microstructure evolutions and designing desired properties for advanced Ni-based superalloys and cemented carbides.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S223878542500732Xfcc Ni–Mo–Nb alloysDiffusionCALTPPNumerical inverse methodInterdiffusivitiesAtomic mobility
spellingShingle Meifang Tang
Huixin Liu
Xiangyang Yin
Shiyi Wen
Yong Du
Diffusivities and atomic mobilities in fcc Ni–Mo–Nb alloys: high-throughput experiments and calculations
Journal of Materials Research and Technology
fcc Ni–Mo–Nb alloys
Diffusion
CALTPP
Numerical inverse method
Interdiffusivities
Atomic mobility
title Diffusivities and atomic mobilities in fcc Ni–Mo–Nb alloys: high-throughput experiments and calculations
title_full Diffusivities and atomic mobilities in fcc Ni–Mo–Nb alloys: high-throughput experiments and calculations
title_fullStr Diffusivities and atomic mobilities in fcc Ni–Mo–Nb alloys: high-throughput experiments and calculations
title_full_unstemmed Diffusivities and atomic mobilities in fcc Ni–Mo–Nb alloys: high-throughput experiments and calculations
title_short Diffusivities and atomic mobilities in fcc Ni–Mo–Nb alloys: high-throughput experiments and calculations
title_sort diffusivities and atomic mobilities in fcc ni mo nb alloys high throughput experiments and calculations
topic fcc Ni–Mo–Nb alloys
Diffusion
CALTPP
Numerical inverse method
Interdiffusivities
Atomic mobility
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S223878542500732X
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