Microstructural characterisation of high temperature oxidation of nickel base superalloy RR1000 and the effect of shot-peening

S. Cruchley, M. P. Taylor, H. E. Evans, P. Bowen, M. C. Hardy, S. Stekovic

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Abstract

High temperature oxidation resistance is becoming increasingly important to component life as operating temperatures increase. Additionally, shot-peening is used to help extend the service life of high-duty components through inducing compressive stresses in the surface. The effect of shot-peening on oxidation resistance has not been examined in detail, at least on recent high-strength turbine disc alloys such as RR1000. In this study, oxidation of a coarse-grained variant of RR 1000, with and without shot peening, has been characterised over a range of temperatures (700-800°C) for periods of time extending to 2000 hours. Microstructural characterisation of the oxide and underlying material was performed using a number of techniques. A duplex surface oxide, comprised largely of Cr2O3 covered by a thin top layer of TiO 2 was recorded in both surface conditions. Beneath this surface oxide was an alumina internal oxide, with the shot-peened condition exhibiting more numerous penetrations. The oxide growth kinetics in both alloy conditions were similar.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSuperalloys 2012 - Proceedings of the 12th International Symposium on Superalloys
Pages751-758
Number of pages8
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Event12th International Symposium on Superalloys, Superalloys 2012 - Seven Springs, PA, United States
Duration: 9 Sept 201213 Sept 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Symposium on Superalloys

Conference

Conference12th International Symposium on Superalloys, Superalloys 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySeven Springs, PA
Period9/09/1213/09/12

Keywords

  • Ni-based superalloy
  • Oxidation
  • RR1000
  • Shot-peening

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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