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Effect of heat-treatment on elevated temperature fatigue-crack growth behavior of two heats of Alloy 718

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OSTI ID:6395017
The room temperature and elevated temperature fatigue-crack growth behavior of two heats of Alloy 718 was characterized within a linear-elastic fracture mechanics framework. Two different heat-treatments were used: the ''conventional'' (ASTM A637) treatment, and a ''modified'' heat-treatment designed to improve the toughness of Alloy 718 base metal and weldments. Heat-to-heat variations in the fatigue-crack propagation behavior were observed in the conventionally-treated material. On the other hand, no heat-to-heat variations were observed in the modified condition. Furthermore, both heats of Alloy 718 exhibited superior fatigue-crack growth resistance when given the modified heat-treatment. Electron fractographic examination of Alloy 718 fatigue fracture surfaces revealed that the operative crack growth mechanisms were dependent on heat-treatment, temperature, and ..delta..K level.
Research Organization:
Westinghouse Hanford Co., Richland, WA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-14-2170
OSTI ID:
6395017
Report Number(s):
HEDL-SA-1544; CONF-781202-29
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English