Creep failure of a gamma prime-strengthened alumina-forming austenitic stainless steel

B. Hu, I. Baker, S. J. Kernion, Y. Yamamoto, M. P. Brady

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Abstract

Alumina-forming austenitic stainless steels (AFAs) are potential materials for boiler/steam turbine applications in next generation fossil fuel power plants. They display a combination of good high temperature creep strength, excellent oxidation resistance and low cost. A recently-developed AFA alloy based on Fe-14Cr-32Ni-3Nb-3AI-2Ti (wt.%) shows better creep performance than a commercially-available Fe-based superalloy. In this paper we used scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy to study the fracture surfaces and cracking behavior in relation to the precipitates present in creep failure samples of this alloy tested at either 750°C/100 MPa or 700°C/170 MPa. It was found that most cracks are formed along the grain boundaries with precipitate-free zones beside the grain boundaries potentially providing the path for propagation of cracks.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Materials Technology for Fossil Power Plants - Proceedings from the 8th International Conference
EditorsJohn Shingledecker, J. Siefert, Jonathan Parker
PublisherASM International
Pages295-303
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)1627081313, 9781627081313
StatePublished - 2016
Event8th International Conference on Advances in Materials Technology for Fossil Power Plants - Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal
Duration: Oct 11 2016Oct 14 2016

Publication series

NameAdvances in Materials Technology for Fossil Power Plants - Proceedings from the 8th International Conference

Conference

Conference8th International Conference on Advances in Materials Technology for Fossil Power Plants
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityAlbufeira, Algarve
Period10/11/1610/14/16

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