Refractory and Silicide Laves Phases

Abstract

AbstractPresent knowledge and understanding of deformation mechanisms, mechanical properties, and dislocations in Laves phases are reviewed. Although the amount of study applied to alloys containing these compounds has been relatively limited, several systems with promising high-temperature properties have been identified, including alloys hardened by binary chromides, ternary aluminides, and ternary silicides. Studies of model alloy systems have suggested possible approaches to increase the room-temperature ductility and toughness of Laves phases. Fundamental studies of the effects of stoichiometry, alloying, atom sizes, electronic structures, stacking fault energy, and other variables on dislocation mobility are needed.