DEVELOPMENT OF DISPERSION STRENGTHENED TUNGSTEN BASE ALLOYS
Abstract
The mechanical properties of a W-3.8 v/o ThO2 alloy with superior high temperature tensile and creep strength have been determined from room temperature to 3000 C. This alloy has been produced by two separate techniques in rod form. The alloy has been found to exhibit a tensile strength as high as 15,500 PSI at 2400 C and at a strain rate of 1/0.05 min and a 1 hour creep rupture strength as high as 12,500 PSI at 2200 C. The DBTT of this alloy annealed at 2400 C for 1/2 hr. is 190 C. Four experimental W-5.7 v/o ThO2 alloys have been produced to investigate the effects of chemical processing parameters on dispersoid distribution and strength properties. The high temperature strength properties have been essentially reproduced in alloys in which the thoria dispersion was added to tungsten oxide. In those alloys in which the thoria dispersion was added to the metal powder, the strength improvements were much smaller. A high temperature strength evaluation was also made on W-Re-3.8 v/o ThO2 alloys having 5, 10, 15 and 25 w/o Re concentration. These alloys have significantly lower strength above 2000 C than the ThDW-WHS (W-3.8 v/o ThO2) alloy.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0813590
Entities
People
- George W. King
- Heinz G. Sell
- William R. Morcom
Organizations
- Westinghouse Electric Corporation