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Microstructural observations on nickel--chromium--iron alloy 718 (LWBR Development Program)

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6747212

Characteristic microstructures of sheet, wire, and bar are presented, as influenced by material processing conditions and as revealed by various metallographic techniques. The conditions and techniques described result from development work on NiCrFe Alloy 718 in conjunction with the LWBR Development Program. The amount of niobium carbide precipitate at grain boundaries after aging appeared to be strongly influenced by solution annealing temperature and relatively small differences in chemical composition. Fine precipitate was observed at grain boundaries after 1860/sup 0/F braze/heat treatment. During the 1800 to 1860/sup 0/F solution anneals, recrystallization and/or grain growth moved the grain boundaries from prior carbide networks, and coarse grains in duplex structures in bar underwent a refinement of grain size through recrystallization.

Research Organization:
Bettis Atomic Power Lab., Pittsburgh, PA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AT(11-1)-GEN-14
OSTI ID:
6747212
Report Number(s):
WAPD-TM-1077
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English