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On the influence of alloy composition on the additive manufacturability of Ni-Based superalloys

Abstract:
The susceptibility of nickel-based superalloys to processing-induced crack formation during laser powder-bed additive manufacturing is studied. Twelve different alloys—some of existing (heritage) type but also other newly-designed ones—are considered. A strong inter-dependence of alloy composition and processability is demonstrated. Stereological procedures are developed to enable the two dominant defect types found—solidification cracks and solid-state ductility dip cracks—to be distinguished and quantified. Differential scanning calorimetry, creep stress relaxation tests at 1000 °C and measurements of tensile ductility at 800 °C are used to interpret the effects of alloy composition. A model for solid-state cracking is proposed, based on an incapacity to relax the thermal stress arising from constrained differential thermal contraction; its development is supported by experimental measurements using a constrained bar cooling test. A modified solidification cracking criterion is proposed based upon solidification range but including also a contribution from the stress relaxation effect. This work provides fundamental insights into the role of composition on the additive manufacturability of these materials.
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Published
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Peer reviewed

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10.1007/s11661-021-06568-z

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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MPLS
Department:
Materials
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University of Oxford
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MPLS
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Materials
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0000-0002-9667-7846
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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MPLS
Department:
Materials
Role:
Author
ORCID:
0000-0001-8608-9066


Publisher:
Springer
Journal:
Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A More from this journal
Volume:
53
Pages:
962–983
Publication date:
2022-01-08
Acceptance date:
2021-11-30
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EISSN:
1543-1940
ISSN:
1073-5623


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English
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1236120
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pubs:1236120
Deposit date:
2022-02-18

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