Abstract
In this research, the small punch (SP) test was applied to examine the local creep characteristics of a narrow gap weldment. To find the local creep property, an Ni-based 617 alloy and its narrow gap weldment. which is one of candidates for advanced fossil power plants, were employed. Thin square specimens were machined at three different locations: weld metal, base metal, and HAZ near the base metal from the Inconel 617 alloy narrow gap weldment. The results of the SPC test were evaluated. The microstructure of narrow gap weldment was observed by scanning electron microscopy and optical microscopy to investigate the effect of the microstructure on the creep properties of the weld zone. The creep rupture part of the weldment was observed by scanning electron microscopy. Finally, four different creep characteristics of the narrow gap weldment were obtained by the SPC test with good validity.
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