Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Ni3Al-Ai2O3 Composites Produced by Hot Extrusion

Abstract

AbstractHot extrusion of premixed charges of 10–20 vol% chopped A12O fiber and Ni3Al powder has resulted in composite alloys of near theoretical density. In tensile tests at room temperature, density-compensated yield strengths of some of these composite alloys are as good or better than those of as-cast Ni3Al without reinforcement; however strengths at 1000°C in vacuum are lower. The low strength at 1000°C and fine grain size (2–3/μm) suggest the presence of superplastic behavior and the accompanying diffusional creep and grain boundary sliding. This presentation discusses our findings to date and includes microstructural studies and tensile properties, both at room temperature in air and 1000°C in vacuum.