Effect of Directional Solidification on Microstructural Evolution and Properties of GH3625 Alloy.
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| Title: | Effect of Directional Solidification on Microstructural Evolution and Properties of GH3625 Alloy. |
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| Authors: | Zhang, Yanqin1,2 (AUTHOR), Jia, Zhi1,2 (AUTHOR) jiazhi@lut.edu.cn, Liu, Yafei1,2 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Materials (1996-1944). Apr2026, Vol. 19 Issue 7, p1442. 23p. |
| Subjects: | Directional solidification, Microstructure, Mechanical behavior of materials, Corrosion resistance, Nickel alloys, Laves phases (Metallurgy) |
| Abstract: | Nickel-based superalloy GH3625 is widely used in extreme environments due to its exceptional high-temperature strength and corrosion resistance; however, optimizing its comprehensive performance through precise microstructural control remains a critical challenge. In this study, the effect of withdrawal rate (10–200 μm/s) on the microstructural evolution, mechanical properties, and corrosion resistance of GH3625 alloy was investigated using a liquid-metal-cooled directional solidification system. The microstructural characteristics, elemental segregation, and phase distributions were systematically analyzed via OM, SEM, and EDS, followed by uniaxial tensile and electrochemical polarization tests. The results show that with increasing withdrawal rate, the solid–liquid interface morphology evolves from cellular to cellular-dendritic and finally to fully dendritic. Correspondingly, the primary dendrite arm spacing decreases from 270.4 μm to 100.2 μm, and the secondary dendrite arm spacing decreases from 66.5 μm to 12.3 μm. The area fraction of the detrimental Laves phase first decreases and then increases, reaching a minimum at 100 μm/s. Correspondingly, the yield strength increases from 282 MPa to 409 MPa, and the corrosion resistance is optimized at 100 μm/s. The microstructure–property relationships are discussed based on second-phase strengthening theory and microstructural refinement. This study provides a theoretical basis and practical process windows for optimizing directional solidification parameters to achieve enhanced mechanical and corrosion performance in GH3625 alloy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Nickel-based superalloy GH3625 is widely used in extreme environments due to its exceptional high-temperature strength and corrosion resistance; however, optimizing its comprehensive performance through precise microstructural control remains a critical challenge. In this study, the effect of withdrawal rate (10–200 μm/s) on the microstructural evolution, mechanical properties, and corrosion resistance of GH3625 alloy was investigated using a liquid-metal-cooled directional solidification system. The microstructural characteristics, elemental segregation, and phase distributions were systematically analyzed via OM, SEM, and EDS, followed by uniaxial tensile and electrochemical polarization tests. The results show that with increasing withdrawal rate, the solid–liquid interface morphology evolves from cellular to cellular-dendritic and finally to fully dendritic. Correspondingly, the primary dendrite arm spacing decreases from 270.4 μm to 100.2 μm, and the secondary dendrite arm spacing decreases from 66.5 μm to 12.3 μm. The area fraction of the detrimental Laves phase first decreases and then increases, reaching a minimum at 100 μm/s. Correspondingly, the yield strength increases from 282 MPa to 409 MPa, and the corrosion resistance is optimized at 100 μm/s. The microstructure–property relationships are discussed based on second-phase strengthening theory and microstructural refinement. This study provides a theoretical basis and practical process windows for optimizing directional solidification parameters to achieve enhanced mechanical and corrosion performance in GH3625 alloy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 19961944 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/ma19071442 |
