Modelling the composition of carbides in nickel-based superalloys of directional crystallization

Abstract

Purpose: The specifics of the influence of alloying elements on the chemical composition of various types of carbides, their topology and morphology for a multicomponent system of the type Ni-5Cr-9Co-6Al-1Ti-11.7W-1.1Mo-1.6Nb-0.15C using the calculation method CALPHAD. It is shown that the obtained dependences closely correlate with thermodynamic processes occurring in the system. Design/methodology/approach: This work presents the results of studies of the distribution of chemical elements in the composition of carbides, depending on their content in the system. Findings: It was found that the influence of alloying elements on the composition of carbides is complex and is described by complex. Research limitations/implications: An essential problem is the prediction of the structure and properties of heat-resistant alloys without or with a minimum number of experiments. Practical implications: The obtained dependences can be used both for designing new heat-resistant alloys and for improving the compositions of industrial alloys. Originality/value: The value of this work is that the obtained dependences of the influence of alloying elements on the dissolution (precipitation) temperatures and the distribution of elements in carbides in the alloy of the Ni-5Cr-9Co-6Al-1Ti-11.7W-1.1Mo-1.6Nb-0.15C.