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Microstructure/oxidation/microhardness correlations in {gamma}-based and {tau}-based Al-Ti-Cr alloys

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OSTI ID:72551
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  1. NASA Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, OH (United States)

The relationships between alloy microstructure and air oxidation kinetics and alloy microstructure and microhardness in the Al-Ti-Cr system for exposures at 800 C and 1,000 C were investigated. The relevant phases were identified as {tau} (L1{sub 2}), {gamma} (L1{sub 0}), r-Al{sub 2}Ti, TiCrAl (laves), and Cr{sub 2}Al. Protective alumina formation was associated with {tau}, Al-rich TiCrAl, and {gamma}/TiCrAl mixtures. Brittleness was associated with the TiCrAl phase and {tau} decomposition to Al{sub 2}Ti + Cr{sub 2}Al. It was concluded that two-phase {gamma} + TiCrAl alloys offer the greatest potential for oxidation resistance and room temperature ductility in the Al-Ti-Cr system.

OSTI ID:
72551
Report Number(s):
CONF-941144--; ISBN 1-55899-265-0
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English