Effect of heat-treatment on mechanical properties and high-temperature oxidation behavior of Hastelloy X fabricated by laser directed energy deposition
Guanghao Gong , Zifan Wang , Longjie Zhao , Fei Weng , Huijun Yu , Zhihuan Zhao , Chuanzhong Chen
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Abstract
In this study, the effect of heat-treatment on the microstructures, mechanical properties, and high-temperature oxidation behavior of Hastelloy X fabricated by laser directed energy deposition was investigated. The solution treatment dissolved Laves phases and increased the grain size resulting in a homogenized γ-matrix with improved ductility but reduced strength. The subsequent aging treatment precipitated fine M23C6, restoring strength and decreasing ductility. The oxidation tests conducted at 1000 °C up to 100 h revealed that the samples after heat-treatment exhibited a superior resistance due to the oxide consisted of continuous and dense Cr2O3 with outer spinels and less spallation behavior. The results reveal that the heat-treatment can achieve a balance between mechanical properties and oxidation resistance by tailoring the microstructures.
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