Abstract
The segregation of solutes at dislocations in a polycrystalline and a single crystal nickel-based superalloy is studied. Our observations confirm the often assumed but yet unproven diffusion along dislocations via pipe diffusion. Direct observation and quantitative, near-atomic scale segregation of chromium and cobalt at dislocations within γ' precipitates and at interfacial dislocations leading to the partial or complete dissolution of γ' precipitates at elevated temperatures is presented. Our results allow us to elucidate the physical mechanism by which pipe diffusion initiates the undesirable dissolution of γ' precipitates.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 76-80 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Scripta Materialia |
Volume | 145 |
Early online date | 18 Oct 2017 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2018 |
Keywords
- Atom probe tomography
- Dissolution
- Pipe diffusion
- Rafting
- Recrystallisation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics