Differential role of nanoscaled oxide dispersoids (Y2O3vs Al2O3) in the high-temperature structural stability of NiCr alloys
Differential role of nanoscaled oxide dispersoids (Y2O3vs Al2O3) in the high-temperature structural stability of NiCr alloys
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10.1007/s11661-006-1041-7
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2006-12
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D. Srinivasan;P. R. Subramanian
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作者:
D. Srinivasan;P. R. Subramanian
The effect of nanoscaled dispersoids in contributing to the high-temperature stability of nanograined NiCr alloys has been studied. Nanoscale yttria dispersoids were far more effective in contributing to the retention of a fine-grained microstructure in NiCr alloys (viathe electron beam-physical vapor deposition (EB-PVD) route) as compared to the alumina particles. The fine yttria particles (<20 nm) shared a common orientation relationship with the matrix and exerted a Zener pinning force to inhibit rapid grain growth at elevated temperatures. Coarsening of yttria took place by diffusion of the metallic species through the NiCr matrix and was marginal compared to the alumina particles, which underwent a hierarchy of phase transformations (γ(spinel)→δ→α) as an outcome of coarsening. Phase selection at the nanoscale has been examined on the basis of free energies of formation of the metastablevsstable phases at the respective size ranges. The main factor responsible for the differential role of coarsening between the two types of dispersoids has been attributed to their relative free energies of formation, at these elevated temperatures.