Microstructure refinement assisted by α-recrystallization in a peritectic TiAl alloy

Jieren Yang, Zitong Gao, Yongfeng Liang, Yulun Wu, Jinguang Li, Rui Hu

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Abstract

Fine-grained nearly-lamellar (FGNL) microstructures and ultrafine α2/γ lamellar microstructure were successfully obtained by means of α-recrystallization in a Ti–48Al–2Nb–2Cr alloy. The dynamic recrystallization of α phases and subsequent cooling control contributed to microstructure refinements, which were governed by small-strain α-deformation. Lamellar grain refinement is due to dominating continuous dynamic recrystallization (CDRX). Lamellar structure refinement is mainly achieved by the increase in γ lamellae precipitation sites by α-deformation and fast cooling. Finally, the microstructure evolution and control mechanisms were illustrated, suggesting a promising method for improving the mechanical properties of TiAl alloy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1135-1141
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Materials Research and Technology
Volume11
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Mar 2021

Keywords

  • Continuous dynamic recrystallization
  • Microstructure refinement
  • Phase transformation
  • Titanium aluminides
  • α-Processing

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