Showing papers by "Kouichi Maruyama published in 2014"

Phase Equilibria, Microstructure, and High-Temperature Strength of TiC-Added Mo-Si-B Alloys

Abstract: TiC was added to Mo-Si-B alloys using a conventional Ar arc-melting technique, and the phase equilibria, microstructure evolution, and high-temperature strength at 1673 K (1400 °C) were investigated. The primary phase changed to Mo solid solution (Moss), Mo5SiB2 (T2), or TiC depending on the composition. Following the primary phase solidification, a Moss + TiC, Moss + T2, or Moss + T2 + TiC + Mo2C eutectic reaction took place as the secondary solidification step. In some alloys, Moss + T2 + TiC and Moss + T2 + Mo2C eutectic reactions were present as higher-order solidification steps. After annealing at 2073 K (1800 °C) for 24 hours, Moss, T2, TiC, and Mo2C coexisted stably with microstructural coarsening. The coarsening rate was much faster in an alloy with no TiC dispersion, suggesting that TiC has a strong pinning effect on the grain boundary and interface migration. Compression tests conducted at 1673 K (1400 °C) revealed strength properties of almost all the alloys that were better than those of the Mo-Hf-C alloy (MHC). Alloy densities were 9 g/cm3 or less, which is lighter than pure Mo and MHC (≥10 g/cm3) and competitive with Ni-base superalloys. TiC-added Mo-Si-B alloys are promising candidates for ultrahigh-temperature materials beyond Ni-base superalloys.

High-Temperature Compressive Properties of TiC-Added Mo-Si-B Alloys

Abstract: High-temperature compressive properties of two TiC-added Mo-Si-B alloys with nominal compositions of Mo-5Si-10B-7.5TiC (70Mo alloy) and Mo-6.7Si-13.3B-7.5TiC (65Mo alloy) (at.%) were investigated. The alloys were composed of four constituent phases: Mo solid solution (Moss), Mo5SiB2, (Mo,Ti)C, and (Mo,Ti)2C. The primary phases of the 70Mo and 65Mo alloys were Moss and T2, respectively. The compressive deformability of the 65Mo alloy was significantly limited even at 1600°C because of the elongated, coarse primary T2 phase, whereas the 70Mo alloy had good compressive deformability and a high strength in the test-temperature range of 1000–1600°C; the peak stresses were 1800 MPa at 1000°C, 1230 MPa at 1200°C, and 350 MPa at 1600°C. At and above 1200°C, the peak stress values were more than double those of Mo-6.7Si-7.9B, Ti-Zr-Mo, and Mo-Hf-C alloys. The plastic strain in the 70Mo alloy at temperatures lower than the ductile–brittle transition temperature of T2 was generated by plastic deformation of not only Moss but also of (Mo,Ti)C and (Mo,Ti)2C. This work indicates that (Mo,Ti)C and (Mo,Ti)2C play an important role in determining the high-temperature strength and deformation properties of TiC-added Mo-Si-B alloys.

Microstructural design for thermal creep and radiation damage resistance of titanium aluminide alloys for high-temperature nuclear structural applications

Abstract: Microstructure plays an important role in strengthening of metallic materials. Various microstructures can be developed in titanium aluminide (TiAl) alloys, which can enable different combinations of properties for various extreme environments in advanced nuclear systems. In the present paper the mechanisms for microstructural strengthening and the effects of various microstructural features on thermal creep and radiation damage resistance of TiAl alloys are reviewed and compared. On the basis of the results, the evidence-based optimum microstructure for the best combination of thermal creep and radiation damage resistance of TiAl alloys is proposed. The heat treatment processes for manufacturing the optimal microstructure are also discussed.

Alloy and method for producing same

Abstract: The present invention relates to an alloy that is mainly composed of Mo, Si, B, Ti, at least one of Zr and Hf, and at least one of C and N. The present invention also relates to a method for producing an alloy that is mainly composed of Mo, Si, B, Ti, at least one of Zr and Hf, and at least one of C and N by a casting process.