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Title: Microstructure evolution during near-net-shape fabrication of NixAly-TiC cermets through binder jet additive manufacturing and pressureless melt infiltration

Journal Article · · International Journal of Refractory and Hard Metals
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  1. Arconic Engines, Midway, GA (United States); Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (United States)
  2. Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
  3. Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States); Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (United States)
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Titanium carbide-nickel aluminide (TiC-NixAly) intermetallic matrix composite materials were fabricated with additive manufacturing and pressureless melt infiltration for applications intended for high-wear and corrosive environments while maintaining low density. In this work, two compositions of nickel aluminide are infiltrated into porous, printed TiC preforms. Net shaping of a nickel-rich infiltrant is less compared to the net shaping of the aluminum-rich infiltrant due to dissolution of TiC in the molten infiltrant. The microstructures and porosity of the two infiltrants with TiC are examined after processing. The explanation of shape retention from infiltration is explained, and the excellent shape retention in an Al-rich infiltrant system is thought to be from peritectic behavior and a metered infiltration of different phases during cooling and solidification without significant dissolution. The metered infiltration contributed to some porosity, microcracking, and segregated NixAly phases. We show that TiC can be shaped and infiltrated with intermetallics to provide a method of making composites with limited shrinkage and controlled geometry.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Energy Efficiency Office. Advanced Manufacturing Office
Grant/Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
1543207
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1692118
Journal Information:
International Journal of Refractory and Hard Metals, Vol. 84, Issue C; ISSN 0263-4368
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 9 works
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Web of Science

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