The Densification of Molybdenum and Molybdenum Alloy Powders Using Hot Isostatic Pressing.
Abstract
This study was conducted to determine a superior erosion resistant gun barrel liner material with improved properties at higher temperatures. Four categories of powders were examined: 1. TZM spherical containing 0.5 titanium, 0.08 zirconium, and 0.02 carbon (wt. % nominally), balance molybdenum (Mo), produced by REP (Rotating Electrode Process), PREP (Plasma Rotating Electrode Process), and PMRS (Plasma Melted and Rapidly Solidified); 2. Mo reduced 2 and 5 microns; 3. Mo-0.1% cobalt, co-reduced; 4. Mo-5 wt. % alumina (A12O3), dispersion strengthened. Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) densification occurred at 15-30 Ksi, 1300-1600 C, for 1.5 to 3.0 hours. The TZM REP/PREP powders (220/74 microns) were not fully densified even at 1600 C, 30 Ksi, 3 hours. Point particle contact prevented complete void elimination. TZM PMRS powder (24.7 microns) achieved 99 percent of theoretical density while maintaining a small grain size (10.4 ASTM eq.) Bend deflection and fracture energies were approximately three times those for PREP powder at a bend rupture strength of about 120 Ksi. Mo reduced and Mo-0.1% Co powders showed less (or the same) ductility with increasing HIP temperatures. Fractures were intergranular with decreased bend rupture and compression strength. The Mo-5A12O3 powder maintained a fine grain size (13 ASTM eq.), but with fracture energies usually less than 0.6 in.-lbs. Included are results from bending and compression testing with metallographic and fracture mode interpretation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA159886
Entities
People
- I. Ahmad
- J. Barranco
- R. Warenchak
- S. Isserow
Organizations
- United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center