Elevated temperature ablation mechanism and microstructural evolution of W-3Re-xHfC alloys in an oxy-acetylene torch environment

Yanchao Li, Wen Zhang, Xiaohui Lin, Benqi Jiao, Hui Wang, Hui Liu, Jianfeng Li

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Abstract

Nozzle materials always withstand ultra-high temperatures (above 2000 °C) in space propulsion and other fields, which results in complex physical-chemical phenomena under actual operating conditions. The ablation mechanism and microstructural evolution of W-3Re-xHfC alloys were investigated to simulate the actual service conditions. Results show an outstanding ablation resistance. The linear ablation rate of the W[sbnd]3Re matrix is 6.67 μm/s, the W-3Re-0.5HfC, W-3Re-5HfC and W-3Re-10HfC alloys are 2.93 μm/s, 2.23 μm/s and 2.26 μm/s, respectively. The linear ablation rates of W-3Re-0.5HfC, W-3Re-5HfC, and W-3Re-10HfC alloys decreased by 66%, 67%, and 67% compared with the W[sbnd]3Re matrix, respectively. Thermochemical oxidation of the W[sbnd]3Re matrix and HfC was the primary ablation mechanism of W-3Re-xHfC alloys. This work contributes to the design and improving the ablation resistance of W[sbnd]Re alloy applications in extreme environments.

Original languageEnglish
Article number106186
JournalInternational Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials
Volume113
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Ablation properties
  • Alloys
  • Mechanism
  • Microstructure
  • W-3Re-xHfC

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