Abstract
Abstract Influence of mechanically alloyed tungsten-rhenium powders on the microstructure and mechanical properties of liquid phase sintered 89W-7Ni-3Fe-1Re heavy alloy was studied. Heat treatment and swaging were conducted on alloys prepared using both conventionally blended and mechanically milled powders. The results indicated the formation of bcc solid solution by high energy milling of tungsten and rhenium powders. The corresponding particle and the crystallite size decreased after high energy milling. Grain size and contiguity of the milled alloy were significantly lower than those of conventional counterpart. The alloy prepared using high energy milled W-Re powder exhibited relatively superior balance of strength, ductility and impact toughness. These findings suggest that refractory powder mechanical alloying prior to sintering is beneficial for improving the mechanical properties of tungsten heavy alloys.
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