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The effects of composition on the environmental embrittlement of Fe{sub 3}Al alloys

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/330673· OSTI ID:330673
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  1. Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst., Troy, NY (United States)

This paper reviews recent research on embrittlement of iron aluminides at room temperature brought about by exposure to moisture or hydrogen. The tensile and fatigue crack growth behavior of several Fe-28Al-5Cr alloys with small additions of Zr and C are described. It will be shown that fatigue crack growth behavior is dependent on composition, environment, humidity level, and frequency. Environments studied include vacuum, oxygen, hydrogen gas, and moist air. All cases of embrittlement are ultimately traceable to the interaction of hydrogen with the crack tip.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
OSTI ID:
330673
Report Number(s):
CONF-9705115--PROC.; ORNL/FMP--97/1; ON: DE98007329
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English