The development of contemporary nickel-iron-base super alloys can be traced to the austenitic iron-base stainless steels. Identification of columbium as potent elemental addition for precipitation strengthening has led to the development of IN 718.
Precipitation-strengthened alloys containing substantial quantities of both nickel and iron form a distinct class of super alloys. Alloy 718 is a material largely used in the fabrication of disks for gas turbines. Moreover, in the components such as blades, disks, shafts, casings, and fasteners. The introduction of Inconel alloy 718 represented a major advancement in the nickel-bas-super alloy class of materials. One of the most significant reasons was its lack of sensitivity to strain-age …show more content…
5.1 Phases
Compressibility factors cause most nickel-iron compositions to form phases with abnormally short interatomic distances. Examples are the topologically close-packed (TCP), or A2B, types, such as µ, σ, X, or Laves. Inconel 718 are susceptible to the formation of Laves phase. With attendant degradation in mechanical properties.
All know commercial nickel-iron alloys form MC-type idiomorphic or irregular carbides and /or carbonitrides during solidification. These carbides are not changed drastically during forging, heat treating, o long-time service (<1500oF) temperature for nickel-iron alloys.
For alloys containing columbium as strengthened, the predominant MC carbide is CbC, while titanium-strengthened alloys contain TiC carbides. However, Mc Carbide films should be avoided during processing or service since they can cause embrittlement.
Several nickel-base super alloys like 718 form M6C upon solidification and/or heat treatment. Few nickel-iron base alloys contain enough molybdenum to form this phase.
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