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Sealing of Al-containing stainless steel to lithia-alumina-silica glass-ceramic

Conference · · Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings; (USA)
OSTI ID:7144463

Recent work carried out on a new glass-ceramic/alloy material set for the application of pyrotechnic components is discussed. A newly developed family of austenitic stainless steels has been hermetically sealed to a widely used lithia-alumina-silica glass-ceramic. These alloys, originally developed for applications where high oxidation resistance is required, contain 4-5 wt pct aluminum. The presence of aluminum offers several advantages from a glass or glass-ceramic sealing point of view. These include the presence of a tenacious, stable oxide (Al2O3) on the alloys' surface as well as the fact that they can be strengthened during sealing via precipitation of a secondary phase, NiAl. In addition, these new alloys offer lower material and machining costs, and improved weldability when compared to the widely used Ni-based superalloys.

OSTI ID:
7144463
Report Number(s):
CONF-890130--
Journal Information:
Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings; (USA), Journal Name: Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings; (USA) Vol. 10; ISSN 0196-6219; ISSN CESPD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English