Fatigue resistant nickel superalloy
US4325756A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 1980 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC22C19/03
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is a nickel base alloy of the gamma-gamma prime type, the composition of which is controlled, to provide a gamma matrix phase in which solid solution hardener elements are minimized, to less than 12.5 weight percent. Preferably, the alloy consists essentially by weight percent of 0.25-9Al, 1-4Ti, 2-6Cb, 0.01-0.1C, at least one material selected from the group consisting by weight percent of 0-6Co, 0-6Mo, 2-7.5Cr, 0-2.5Hf and mixtures thereof, balance nickel. The gamma prime fraction in a heat treated article is in the range 10-45 volume percent. The stacking fault energy is preferably in the range 80-120 ergs/cm.sup.2. A gas turbine engine disc made of the material exhibits a three fold increase in fatigue life in the 550-750.degree. C. range, as compared to discs made of typical superalloys in current use, while retaining comparable tensile and stress rupture strength.
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