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Superalloy microstructural variations induced by gravity level during directional solidification

Journal Article · · Metall. Trans., A; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02663024· OSTI ID:5635762
The Ni-base superalloy MAR-M246 (Hf) was directionally solidified during low gravity maneuvers aboard a NASA KC-135 aircraft. Gravity force variations during this process yielded a concomitant variation in microstructure and microsegregation. Secondary dendrite arm spacings are noted to be larger in the low-g portion; this, in turn, decreases the extent of interdendritic segregation. The amount of Hf in both the carbides and interdendritic eutectic increases as the gravity force diminishes. Fewer carbides are present in the low-g regions. 6 references.
Research Organization:
NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL
OSTI ID:
5635762
Journal Information:
Metall. Trans., A; (United States), Journal Name: Metall. Trans., A; (United States) Vol. 16A; ISSN MTTAB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English