Effects of Alloying Elements on Twinning in Ni-Based SuperalloysMicro-twinning is the major creep deformation mechanism in Ni-based superalloys at temperatures above 700 C. Recent experiments suggest that superlattice stacking faults in phase may serve as the precursors to twin formation. Segregation of alloying elements to these precursors may have a significant effect on formation and extension of micro-twins. Using atomistic modeling we investigate and explain the effects of Cr and Nb alloying additions on these processes. Our results help to rationalize the experimentally observed puzzling effects of elemental composition of the alloy on creep resistance.
Document ID
20230010764
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Extended Abstract
Authors
Valery V Borovikov (Wyle (United States) El Segundo, California, United States)
Mikhail I Mendelev (Wyle (United States) El Segundo, California, United States)
Timothy M Smith (Glenn Research Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States)
John W Lawson (Ames Research Center Mountain View, California, United States)