Abstract
The stress relaxation behaviour of a single crystal nickel-base superalloy has been quantified using time-of-flight neutron diffraction analysis for a range of temperatures relevant to casting. A new iterative analysis methodology is described to isolate the lattice strain behaviour of the g matrix and g' precipitate phases from data obtained sufficiently rapidly to help elucidate the microscopic effect of macroscopic stress relaxation. The independent response of g and g' is revealed, showing the temperature sensitivity of lattice strain relaxation. The g/g' response is discussed in the context of thermo-mechanical conditions that may affect the propensity for recrystallisation.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 103-107 |
| Journal | Scripta Materialia |
| Volume | 131 |
| Early online date | 26 Jan 2017 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2017 |
Keywords
- Neutron diffraction
- Stress relaxation
- Superalloys