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Creep resistance in a new alloy based on Fe[sub 3]Al. [Fe-28Al-5Cr-1. 0Nb-1. 33Ti-1. 0Si-3. 13B-0. 03C-0. 01Zr]

Journal Article · · Scripta Metallurgica et Materialia; (United States)
 [1]; ;  [2]
  1. Univ. of Neuchatel (Switzerland). Institute of Structural Metallurgy
  2. ABB Power Generation Ltd., Baden (Switzerland)

Iron aluminide alloys based on the composition Fe[sub 3]Al are receiving considerable attention as structural materials for applications at high temperatures in view of their excellent resistance to oxidation and corrosion as well as reasonable mechanical properties. Recently, problems associated with poor ductility at room temperature have been alleviated by small additions of Cr and by microstructure control, as well by as the realization that the low ductility is, in part, extrinsic behavior due to environmental attack. These materials suffer also from a loss of their good strength at temperatures above about 600 C, and recent attention has led also to the development of creep resistant alloys. The present report considers a new alloy developed for improved creep resistance which shows also good oxidation and erosion resistance. Effort has been devoted to an examination of the dislocation structures that characterize deformation, both cold and hot, during fast tensile straining as well as during creep testing.

OSTI ID:
7289353
Journal Information:
Scripta Metallurgica et Materialia; (United States), Journal Name: Scripta Metallurgica et Materialia; (United States) Vol. 31:2; ISSN SCRMEX; ISSN 0956-716X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English