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Synthesis, Characterization and Mechanical Properties of Nanocrystalline NiAl

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 February 2011

M. S. Choudry
Affiliation:
Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL 60616 Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439
J. A. Eastman
Affiliation:
Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439
R. J. DiMelfi
Affiliation:
Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439
M. Dollar
Affiliation:
Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL 60616
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Abstract

Nanocrystalline NiAl has been produced from pre-cast alloys using an electron beam inert gas condensation system. In-situ compaction was carried out at 100 to 300°C under vacuum conditions. Energy dispersive spectroscopy was used to determine chemical composition and homogeneity. Average grain sizes in the range of 4 to 10 nm were found from TEM dark field analyses. A compression-cage fixture was designed to perform disk bend tests. These tests revealed substantial room temperature ductility in nanocrystalline NiAl, while coarse grained NiAl showed no measurable room temperature ductility.

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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1997

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