Papers by Author: Su Gui Tian

Abstract: By means of the finite element method (FEM) for calculating the von Mises stress and strain energy density in the cubic γ/γ′ phases, the regularity of γ′ phase directional growth is investigated. Results show that the change of the strain energy density in the different planes of the cubical γ′ phase occurs during tensile creep of alloy, the cubical γ′ phase is directionally grown, along the crystal plane with bigger strain energy, to transform into the mesh-like rafted structure along the direction perpendicular to the applied stress axis. The change of the atomic potential energy, interfacial energy and lattice misfit stress is thought to be the driving force for promoting the elements diffusion and directional growth of γ′ phase.

Abstract: An investigation has been made into the microstructure and creep behaviors of [110] oriented single crystal nickel-base superalloy. Results show that, after a full heat treated, the cubic  phase is coherently embedded in the matrix and regularly arranged along the <100> orientation. During creep, the cubic phase in the alloy is transformed into the rafted structure lying 45 relative to the direction of the applied stress. Under the condition of the applied stress of 137 MPa at 1040°C, the alloy displays a higher strain rate and shorter creep lifetime. The deformation mode of the alloy during creep is dislocations activated within the matrix channels and the rafted phase. Dislocation slip activated easily on the Roof-type channel is thought to be the main reason of the alloy having higher strain rate and shorter creep lifetime.