Microstructure evolution during thermal aging of Inconel 718

R. S. Devarapalli, E. Marin, J. Cormier, C. Le Gall, J. M. Franchet, M. Jouiad

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Abstract

The Inconel 718 superalloy was subjected to isothermal and cyclic thermal annealing at 750°C to assess its expected use at higher temperatures. Microstructure evaluation during isothermal annealing and thermal cycling was investigated by different imaging techniques. According to High Resolution Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRSEM & HRTEM) results, all the annealed samples showed the coarsening of γ', γ" and 8 precipitates, however, the total volume fraction of these precipitates remains the same for all heat treatment conditions. Using backscattered electrons images the size of γ', γ" and 8 phases were measured and correlated with annealing time. The most striking result is the impact of thermal cycling which accelerates the growth inside the grains of γ" phase and at the vicinity of the grain-boundaries leading to its transformation to 8 phase, which induces a fast decrease of the mechanical properties of thermally cycled specimens compared to isothermally aged ones. A close investigation showed that the γ" phase grows by ledge mechanism. Moreover, Electron backscattered diffraction analysis (EBSD) revealed no significant grain size change during all annealed times.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTMS Annual Meeting
EditorsShadia Jamil Ikhmayies, Shadia Jamil Ikhmayies, Bowen Li, John S. Carpenter, John S. Carpenter, Jiann-Yang Hwang, Jiann-Yang Hwang, Sergio Neves Monteiro, Jian Li, Donato Firrao, Donato Firrao, Donato Firrao, Donato Firrao, Mingming Zhang, Zhiwei Peng, Zhiwei Peng, Zhiwei Peng, Juan Pablo Escobedo-Diaz, Juan Pablo Escobedo-Diaz, Chenguang Bai
PublisherMinerals, Metals and Materials Society
Pages11-18
Number of pages8
EditionCONFCODENUMBER
ISBN (Electronic)9781119264392
StatePublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes
EventCharacterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials 2016 - TMS 2016: 145th Annual Meeting and Exhibition - Nashville, United States
Duration: 14 Feb 201618 Feb 2016

Publication series

NameTMS Annual Meeting
NumberCONFCODENUMBER
Volume0

Conference

ConferenceCharacterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials 2016 - TMS 2016: 145th Annual Meeting and Exhibition
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNashville
Period14/02/1618/02/16

Keywords

  • Hrtem of 718 alloy
  • Inconel 718 alloy
  • Ledge mechanism
  • Thermal treatment

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