Lattice strain evolution and load partitioning during creep of a Ni-base superalloy single crystal with rafted gamma prime microstructure
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Type
Journal Article
Abstract
In-situ neutron diffraction measurements were performed on monocrystalline samples of the Ni-based superalloy CMSX-4 during N-type γ′ raft formation under the tensile creep conditions of 1150 °C/100 MPa, and subsequently on a rafted sample under the low temperature/high stress creep conditions of 715 °C/825 MPa. During 1150 °C/100 MPa creep, the γ′ volume fraction decreased from ∼70% to ∼50%, the lattice parameter misfit was partly relieved, and the load was transferred from the creeping γ matrix to the γ′ precipitates. On cooling back to room temperature, a fine distribution of γ′ precipitates formed in the γ channels, and these precipitates were present in the 715 °C/825 MPa creep regime. Under low temperature/high stress creep, the alloy with rafted γ′ microstructure exhibited superior creep strength to the cuboidal γ′ microstructure produced following a standard heat-treatment. A lengthy creep incubation period was observed, believed to be associated with {111} dislocations hindering propagation of {111} dislocations. Following the creep incubation period, extensive macroscopic creep strain accumulated during primary creep as the γ phase yielded. Finally, the diffraction data suggest a loss of precipitate/matrix coherency in the (0k0) interfaces as creep strain accumulated.
Date Issued
2017-06-12
Date Acceptance
2017-06-09
Citation
Acta Materialia, 2017, 135, pp.77-87
ISSN
1359-6454
Publisher
Elsevier
Start Page
77
End Page
87
Journal / Book Title
Acta Materialia
Volume
135
Copyright Statement
© 2017 Acta Materialia Inc. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. This manuscript is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
Sponsor
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council (E
Grant Number
RG75356
Subjects
Materials
0912 Materials Engineering
0913 Mechanical Engineering
Publication Status
Published