In-situ observation of crack initiation and propagation in Ni-based superalloy with film cooling holes during tensile test

Zhenwei Li, Zhixun Wen, Shuning Gu, Haiqing Pei, Hangshan Gao, Qianzhu Mao

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Abstract

The main aim of this work is to explore and analyze the crack initiation and propagation in nickel-based superalloy with film cooling holes (FCHs) during the in-situ tensile test. The stress value and position of crack initiation were determined by experiments and finite element analysis (FEA). Internal cracking of the metallic carbides (MC) composed by refractory elements has a greater impact on crack initiation and propagation. Both crack initiation and early expansion are Mode-I. The secondary crack spread in the opening type; however, the main crack spread in the form of slip separation. The material microstructure in crack tip plastic zone has a decisive effect on the crack propagation path. Finally, samples break along the {111} slip plane and perpendicular to the stress axis direction in the form of cross-cleavage.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)65-76
Number of pages12
JournalJournal of Alloys and Compounds
Volume793
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Jul 2019

Keywords

  • Cleavage fracture
  • Crack initiation
  • Crack propagation
  • In-situ tension
  • Metallic carbides

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