Microstructure and high temperature properties of tungsten processed via electron beam melting additive manufacturing

Ledford, Christopher; Fernandez-Zelaia, Patxi; Graening, Tim; Campbell, Quinn; Ortega Rojas, Julio; Marquez Rossy, Andres; Kato, Yutai; Kirka, Michael M.

doi:10.1016/j.ijrmhm.2023.106148

Title: Microstructure and high temperature properties of tungsten processed via electron beam melting additive manufacturing

Journal Article · 12 February 2023 · International Journal of Refractory and Hard Metals

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmhm.2023.106148 · OSTI ID:1968702

Ledford, Christopher ^[1]; Fernandez-Zelaia, Patxi ^[1]; Graening, Tim ^[1];

^[1]; Ortega Rojas, Julio ^[1]; Marquez Rossy, Andres ^[1];

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Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

There is considerable interest in the adoption of additive manufacturing for processing refractory metals. The layer-wise fabrication approach enables opportunities for producing complex geometries which cannot be otherwise be achieved via powder metallurgy. However, the processing science is still in its nascent stages and structure–property relations are relatively unexplored. Fundamental research is needed to further develop the technology and enable the fabrication of refractory metals for high temperature applications. Here we focus on the processing of pure tungsten using electron beam melting additive manufacturing. Experimentally we develop a suitable processing window for achieving high density crack free material. Microstructural analysis reveals that the microstructure generally consists of a columnar structure with a (111) build direction fiber preference, although, fiber switching was observed. Process induced deformation is believed to drive the formation of subgrains whose boundaries exhibit a high dislocation density. Additionally, high temperature tensile testing reveals that the material exhibits excellent properties closer to that of annealed tungsten. Significant mechanical anisotropy was observed to be present which is likely driven by strong crystallographic texture.

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Research Organization:: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E); USDOE Office of Science (SC), Fusion Energy Sciences (FES)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC05-00OR22725

OSTI ID:: 1968702

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 1960607

Journal Information:: International Journal of Refractory and Hard Metals, Journal Name: International Journal of Refractory and Hard Metals Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 113; ISSN 0263-4368

Publisher:: ElsevierCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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