Deformation modeling of iridium dop-26 alloy to determine potential for secondary recrystallization

E. K. Ohriner, A. S. Sabau, G. B. Ulrich, E. P. George

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Abstract

The DOP-26 iridium alloy (Ir-0.3%W-0.006%Th-0.005% Al) contains a distribution of thorium-containing intermetallic particles, typically less than 1 micrometer in size, which serve to pin grain boundaries. The alloy is thus subject to secondary recrystallization during longterm exposure at elevated temperature if prior plastic strains are within a critical range. A finite element method was used to model the deformation and resulting local plastic strains introduced by sizing operations on recrystallized iridium alloy cups. The results of the analysis show that local strains introduced by the deformation of cups are in all cases maintained below 0.025, the lower critical level for secondary recrystallization at 1600 K. The effects of die clearance and applied load on local plastic strain values were also treated.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 7th International Conference on Tungsten, Refractory and Hardmaterials
Pages955-966
Number of pages12
StatePublished - 2008
Event7th International Conference on Tungsten, Refractory and Hardmaterials 2008 - Washington, DC, United States
Duration: Jun 8 2008Jun 12 2008

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 7th International Conference on Tungsten, Refractory and Hardmaterials

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Tungsten, Refractory and Hardmaterials 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington, DC
Period06/8/0806/12/08

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