AN INVESTIGATION OF TRANSFORMATION CHARACTERISTICS OF THREE URANIUM BASE ALLOYS
Abstract
The investigation was directed toward two main objectives: (1) to develop Time-Temperature Transformation (TTT) diagrams for several uranium base alloys, and (2) to develop metallographic techniques suitable for the identification of phases, intermetallic compounds and nonmetallic constituents in these and several other alloys. Accordingly, the report is presented in two parts dealing separately with each of these topics. TTT diagrams are presented and transformation kinetics are described for five alloys: (1) U-10%Mo, (2) U- 8%Mo, (3) U-8%Mo-1/2%Ti, (4) U-8%Mo-1%Ti, and (5) U-2%Mo-2%Nb-2%Zr-1/2%Ti. Metallographic, dilatometric, hardness and x-ray techniques were utilized in establishing the TTT diagrams. Sensitivity and limitations of each technique are discussed. Metallic techniques were perfected for the uranium base alloys for nearly all conditions of heat treatment. Certain low temperature transformation structures and the identification of nonmetallic inclusions were not completely resolved. Metallographic structures of the specimens submitted by U. S. Army Materials Research Agency are interpreted where possible in terms of the established TTT diagrams.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0403776
Entities
People
- P. E. Repas
- R. F. Hehemann
- R. H. Goodenow