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Preparation and Optimization of Creep Resistant Submicron-Structured Composite with Fe-Al Matrix and Al2O3 Particles
Investigator | RNDr. Jiří Svoboda, CSc., DSc. |
Number of Project | 14-24252S |
Agency | Grantová agentura České republiky |
Duration | 2013-12-31 - 2016-12-30 |
Anotace |
Research on compacting mechanically alloyed powders in the applicants’ home institutions has lead to a new type of submicron-structured composite consisting of Fe-Al solid solution matrix and Al2O3 strengthening particles. Preliminary experiments indicate that the composite exhibits excellent creep- and oxidation-resistance. Compared to nickel based superalloy single crystals, the composite promises a much better performance/cost ratio in many applications. During the solution of the project the following results are expected. 1. development of a processing method leading to a uniform distribution of oxide particles of proper size and volume fraction in the matrix, 2. experimentally verified thermomechanical treatment leading to grain growth resulting in the best creep resistance, 3. detailed description of properties of the composite during high-temperature forming. A new optimized creep- and oxidation-resistant low-cost composite for long-term loading at very high temperatures and characterization of its basic properties are expected as the key results of the project. |