Abstract
NiAl-type precipitate-strengthened ferritic steels have been known as potential materials for the steam turbine applications. In this study, thermodynamic descriptions of the B2-NiAl type nano-scaled precipitates and body-centered-cubic (BCC) Fe matrix phase for four alloys based on the Fe-Al-Ni-Cr-Mo system were developed as a function of the alloy composition at the aging temperature. The calculated phase structure, composition, and volume fraction were validated by the experimental investigations using synchrotron X-ray diffraction and atom probe tomography. With the ability to accurately predict the key microstructural features related to the mechanical properties in a given alloy system, the established thermodynamic model in the current study may significantly accelerate the alloy design process of the NiAl-strengthened ferritic steels. © 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 36-40 |
| Journal | Materials Letters |
| Volume | 71 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 15 Mar 2012 |
Research Keywords
- Atom probe
- Ferrites
- Microstructure
- Nanosize
- Particles
- Simulation and modeling