Sintering and microstructure evolution of columnar nickel-based superalloy sheets prepared by EB-PVD

S. Chen*, S. J. Qu, J. Liang, J. C. Han

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Abstract

A ∼0.15 mm-thick columnar nickel-based superalloy sheet was obtained by electron beam physical vapor deposition (EB-PVD). The as-deposited alloy sheet was sintered at different conditions. The microstructure of the specimens before and after sintering was characterized by using scanning electron microscopy. An X'Pert texture facility was used to determine the crystallographic orientation of the as-deposited alloy sheet. The phase transformation was investigated by X-ray diffraction. Tensile tests were conducted at room temperature on as-deposited and sintered specimens. The results show that the as-deposited sheet is composed of typical columnar structures. After sintering, however, the columnar structure degrades. The degradation depends on sintering temperature and time. Both the ultimate tensile strength and the elongation percentage are effectively improved after sintering.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)146-150
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Alloys and Compounds
Volume507
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 24 Sept 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Columnar structure
  • EB-PVD
  • Mechanical properties
  • Nickel-based superalloy
  • Sintering

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