Investigation of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of the Repaired Precipitation-Strengthened Ni-Based Superalloy via Laser Melting Deposition

In this study, a typical γ′ phase precipitation-strengthened Ni-based superalloy DZ411 was repaired using an LMD-based repairing technique with an IN738LC superalloy, and crack-free samples were acquired. The mechanical properties and microstructure of different areas inside the repair sample were i...

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Main Authors: Wengao Yan, Beirao Xue, Jinjun Li, Minghuang Zhao, Xiangde Bian
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/12/1957
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author Wengao Yan
Beirao Xue
Jinjun Li
Minghuang Zhao
Xiangde Bian
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Beirao Xue
Jinjun Li
Minghuang Zhao
Xiangde Bian
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description In this study, a typical γ′ phase precipitation-strengthened Ni-based superalloy DZ411 was repaired using an LMD-based repairing technique with an IN738LC superalloy, and crack-free samples were acquired. The mechanical properties and microstructure of different areas inside the repair sample were investigated, including the IN738LC deposit, the DZ411 substrate, and the interface between these two parts. The differences in mechanical properties between different areas were explained via analyzing fractography and KAM maps. It was found that the coarse carbides of the DZ411 substrate might lead to rapid cracking of grain boundaries, resulting in the worst mechanical properties of the DZ411 substrate. The IN738LC deposit demonstrated significantly superior mechanical properties in comparison to the DZ411 substrate. Its tensile strength exceeded that of the substrate by over 250 MPa, while its relative elongation after fracture was twice as great as that of the substrate. The excellent mechanical properties of the IN738LC deposit could be attributed to its fine microstructure, which resisted rapid cracking and generated a large number of GNDs during the plastic deformation process. For the interface between the deposit and substrate, although its hardness before the tensile test was low, it could also generate many GNDs during the plastic deformation process, hence exhibiting commendable mechanical properties. The research results show that using an LMD-based repairing technique with IN738LC superalloy to repair γ′ phase precipitation-strengthened Ni-based superalloy DZ411 is a feasible solution.
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spelling doaj.art-c9669961e44541448c9856cac6de0a342023-12-22T14:24:40ZengMDPI AGMetals2075-47012023-11-011312195710.3390/met13121957Investigation of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of the Repaired Precipitation-Strengthened Ni-Based Superalloy via Laser Melting DepositionWengao Yan0Beirao Xue1Jinjun Li2Minghuang Zhao3Xiangde Bian4Advanced Gas Turbine Laboratory, Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, ChinaAdvanced Gas Turbine Laboratory, Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, ChinaAdvanced Gas Turbine Laboratory, Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, ChinaAdvanced Gas Turbine Laboratory, Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, ChinaAdvanced Gas Turbine Laboratory, Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, ChinaIn this study, a typical γ′ phase precipitation-strengthened Ni-based superalloy DZ411 was repaired using an LMD-based repairing technique with an IN738LC superalloy, and crack-free samples were acquired. The mechanical properties and microstructure of different areas inside the repair sample were investigated, including the IN738LC deposit, the DZ411 substrate, and the interface between these two parts. The differences in mechanical properties between different areas were explained via analyzing fractography and KAM maps. It was found that the coarse carbides of the DZ411 substrate might lead to rapid cracking of grain boundaries, resulting in the worst mechanical properties of the DZ411 substrate. The IN738LC deposit demonstrated significantly superior mechanical properties in comparison to the DZ411 substrate. Its tensile strength exceeded that of the substrate by over 250 MPa, while its relative elongation after fracture was twice as great as that of the substrate. The excellent mechanical properties of the IN738LC deposit could be attributed to its fine microstructure, which resisted rapid cracking and generated a large number of GNDs during the plastic deformation process. For the interface between the deposit and substrate, although its hardness before the tensile test was low, it could also generate many GNDs during the plastic deformation process, hence exhibiting commendable mechanical properties. The research results show that using an LMD-based repairing technique with IN738LC superalloy to repair γ′ phase precipitation-strengthened Ni-based superalloy DZ411 is a feasible solution.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/12/1957Ni-based superalloyrepairmicrostructuretensile behaviorwork hardening
spellingShingle Wengao Yan
Beirao Xue
Jinjun Li
Minghuang Zhao
Xiangde Bian
Investigation of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of the Repaired Precipitation-Strengthened Ni-Based Superalloy via Laser Melting Deposition
Metals
Ni-based superalloy
repair
microstructure
tensile behavior
work hardening
title Investigation of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of the Repaired Precipitation-Strengthened Ni-Based Superalloy via Laser Melting Deposition
title_full Investigation of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of the Repaired Precipitation-Strengthened Ni-Based Superalloy via Laser Melting Deposition
title_fullStr Investigation of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of the Repaired Precipitation-Strengthened Ni-Based Superalloy via Laser Melting Deposition
title_full_unstemmed Investigation of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of the Repaired Precipitation-Strengthened Ni-Based Superalloy via Laser Melting Deposition
title_short Investigation of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of the Repaired Precipitation-Strengthened Ni-Based Superalloy via Laser Melting Deposition
title_sort investigation of microstructure and mechanical properties of the repaired precipitation strengthened ni based superalloy via laser melting deposition
topic Ni-based superalloy
repair
microstructure
tensile behavior
work hardening
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/12/1957
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