Effects of the manufacturing process on fracture behaviour of cast TiAl intermetallic alloys

The ? -TiAl based intermetallic alloys are interesting candidate materials for high-temperature applications with the efforts being directed toward the replacement of Ni-based superalloys. TiAl-based alloys are characterised by a density (3.5-4 g/cm3) which is less than half of that of Ni-based supe...

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Main Authors: A. Brotzu, F. Felli, D. Pilone
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Language:English
Published: Gruppo Italiano Frattura 2013-12-01
Series:Fracture and Structural Integrity
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Online Access:https://www.fracturae.com/index.php/fis/article/view/1203
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description The ? -TiAl based intermetallic alloys are interesting candidate materials for high-temperature applications with the efforts being directed toward the replacement of Ni-based superalloys. TiAl-based alloys are characterised by a density (3.5-4 g/cm3) which is less than half of that of Ni-based superalloys, and therefore these alloys have attracted broad attention as potential candidate for high-temperature structural applications. Specific composition/microstructure combinations should be attained with the aim of obtaining good mechanical properties while maintaining satisfactory oxidation resistance, creep resistance and high temperature strength for targeted applications. Different casting methods have been used for producing TiAl based alloys. In our experimental work, specimens were produced by means of centrifugal casting. Tests carried out on several samples characterised by different alloy compositions highlighted that solidification shrinkage and solid metal contraction during cooling produce the development of relevant residual stresses that are sufficient to fracture the castings during cooling or to produce a delayed fracture. In this work, crack initiation and growth have been analysed in order to identify the factors causing the very high residual stresses that often produce explosive crack propagation throughout the casting.
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spelling doaj-art-c90b32c1df214603a132dbd1b48044f02025-01-03T01:03:07ZengGruppo Italiano FratturaFracture and Structural Integrity1971-89932013-12-01827Effects of the manufacturing process on fracture behaviour of cast TiAl intermetallic alloysA. Brotzu0F. Felli1D. Pilone2Dipartimento ICMA, Sapienza Università di Roma, Roma (Italy)Dipartimento ICMA, Sapienza Università di Roma, Roma (Italy)Dipartimento ICMA, Sapienza Università di Roma, Roma (Italy)The ? -TiAl based intermetallic alloys are interesting candidate materials for high-temperature applications with the efforts being directed toward the replacement of Ni-based superalloys. TiAl-based alloys are characterised by a density (3.5-4 g/cm3) which is less than half of that of Ni-based superalloys, and therefore these alloys have attracted broad attention as potential candidate for high-temperature structural applications. Specific composition/microstructure combinations should be attained with the aim of obtaining good mechanical properties while maintaining satisfactory oxidation resistance, creep resistance and high temperature strength for targeted applications. Different casting methods have been used for producing TiAl based alloys. In our experimental work, specimens were produced by means of centrifugal casting. Tests carried out on several samples characterised by different alloy compositions highlighted that solidification shrinkage and solid metal contraction during cooling produce the development of relevant residual stresses that are sufficient to fracture the castings during cooling or to produce a delayed fracture. In this work, crack initiation and growth have been analysed in order to identify the factors causing the very high residual stresses that often produce explosive crack propagation throughout the casting.https://www.fracturae.com/index.php/fis/article/view/1203Titanium aluminides
spellingShingle A. Brotzu
F. Felli
D. Pilone
Effects of the manufacturing process on fracture behaviour of cast TiAl intermetallic alloys
Fracture and Structural Integrity
Titanium aluminides
title Effects of the manufacturing process on fracture behaviour of cast TiAl intermetallic alloys
title_full Effects of the manufacturing process on fracture behaviour of cast TiAl intermetallic alloys
title_fullStr Effects of the manufacturing process on fracture behaviour of cast TiAl intermetallic alloys
title_full_unstemmed Effects of the manufacturing process on fracture behaviour of cast TiAl intermetallic alloys
title_short Effects of the manufacturing process on fracture behaviour of cast TiAl intermetallic alloys
title_sort effects of the manufacturing process on fracture behaviour of cast tial intermetallic alloys
topic Titanium aluminides
url https://www.fracturae.com/index.php/fis/article/view/1203
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