Highly Porous Hastelloy-X Nickel Superalloy
Author Information
Author(s): Bętkowska Aleksandra, Podsiadło Marcin, Polkowska Adelajda, Włoch Grzegorz, Polkowski Wojciech
Primary Institution: Łukasiewicz Research Network, Krakow Institute of Technology
Hypothesis
Can a space holder approach effectively produce highly porous Hastelloy-X nickel superalloy with desirable mechanical properties?
Conclusion
The study successfully demonstrates the fabrication of highly porous Hastelloy-X alloy with good structural integrity and unique mechanical properties.
Supporting Evidence
- The study presents pioneering results on the microstructure and mechanical properties of porous Hastelloy-X.
- The produced materials exhibited a total volumetric porosity of 50, 60, and 70%.
- Mechanical properties were examined through static room temperature compression tests.
Takeaway
Researchers made a new type of superalloy that has lots of tiny holes in it, which can be useful for things like engines. They found a way to make it strong and light.
Methodology
The materials were fabricated using a multi-step powder metallurgy process with a space holder approach, followed by non-destructive and destructive structural characterization.
Limitations
Limited information on the long-term performance and application-oriented properties of the porous Hastelloy-X alloy.
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