Microstructure Evolution and Toughening Mechanism of a Nb-18Si-5HfC Eutectic Alloy Created by Selective Laser Melting.

ABSTRACT: Because of their superior mechanical performance at ultra-high temperatures, refractory niobium-silicon-based alloys are attractive high-temperature structural alloys, particularly as structural components in gas turbine engines. However, the development of niobium-silicon-based alloys for applications is limited because of the trade-off between room temperature fracture toughness and high-temperature strength. Here, we report on the fabrication of a Nb-18Si alloy with dispersion of hafnium carbide (HfC) particles through selective laser melting (SLM). XRD and SEM-BSE were used to examine the effects of scanning speed on the microstructure and the phase structure of the deposited Nb-18Si-5HfC alloy. The results show that when the scanning speed rises, the solid solubility of the solid solu

SUBMITTER: Yao L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8840692 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature