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Microstructure and mechanical properties of wrought near-{gamma} TiAl alloys

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OSTI ID:225146
 [1];  [2];  [3]
  1. Rockwell Science Center, Thousand Oaks, CA (United States)
  2. Allison Engine Co., Indianapolis, IN (United States)
  3. Wright Lab., Wright Patterson AFB, OH (United States). Metals and Ceramics Division

Five near-{gamma} alloys have been characterized as to their response to both isothermal forging and hot extrusion followed by isothermal forging. Comparable microstructures are attained after each of these operations when the alloys are recrystallized at similar temperatures relative to their {alpha}-transus temperatures. Tensile and creep properties can be compared between the alloys once equivalent microstructures are obtained. Multiple step hot working does not necessarily guarantee chemical homogeneity or improved tensile properties. Lower strength alloys, such as Ti-47Al-2Cr-2Nb, show superior ductility with lower tensile and creep strength. High strength alloys like Ti-46Al-2Cr-4Ta and Ti-46Al-5Nb-1W have lower ductilities. The volume fraction of {beta} phase strongly affects both tensile and creep properties in Ta modified alloys.

OSTI ID:
225146
Report Number(s):
CONF-950201--; ISBN 0-87339-304-X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English