<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> Intermetallic-based alloys (so called intermetallics) of the Fe-Al binary system are modern construction materials, which in recent decades have found application in many branches of the power, chemical and automotive industries. High resistance of FeAl based alloys to cavitational erosion results first of all from their high hardness in the as-cast state, large compressive stresses in the material, as well as homogeneous structure. In the present paper, the effect of aluminum content on the microstructure, texture and strain implemented upon cavitation wear of FeAl intermetallic alloys, have been analyzed by field emission gun scanning electron microscopy (FEG SEM) and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) analysis. Obtained results of structural characterization indicates that with increasing aluminium content effects of orientation randomization (weakening of &lt;100>//ND casting texture), grain refinement and rising of mechanical strenght (and so cavitational resistance) take place.</p></abstract>

Intermetallic-based alloys (so called intermetallics) of the Fe-Al binary system are modern construction materials, which in recent decades have found application in many branches of the power, chemical and automotive industries. High resistance of FeAl based alloys to cavitational erosion results first of all from their high hardness in the as-cast state, large compressive stresses in the material, as well as homogeneous structure. In the present paper, the effect of aluminum content on the microstructure, texture and strain implemented upon cavitation wear of FeAl intermetallic alloys, have been analyzed by field emission gun scanning electron microscopy (FEG SEM) and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) analysis. Obtained results of structural characterization indicates that with increasing aluminium content effects of orientation randomization (weakening of <100>//ND casting texture), grain refinement and rising of mechanical strenght (and so cavitational resistance) take place.

The Effect of Aluminum Content on the Microstructure and Cavitation Wear of Feal Intermetallic Alloys

Institute of Basic Technical Sciences, Maritime University of Szczecin, 70-205 Szczecin, ul. Podgórna 51-53, Poland

Faculty of Advanced Technology and Chemistry, Military University of Technology, 00-908 Warszawa, ul. Kaliskiego 2, Poland

Acta Mechanica et Automatica

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Intermetallic-based alloys (so called intermetallics) of the Fe-Al binary system are modern construction materials, which in recent decades have found application in many branches of the power, chemical and automotive industries. High resistance of FeAl based alloys to cavitational erosion results first of all from their high hardness in the as-cast state, large compressive stresses in the material, as well as homogeneous structure. In the present paper, the effect of aluminum content on the microstructure, texture and strain implemented upon cavitation wear of FeAl intermetallic alloys, have been analyzed by field emission gun scanning electron microscopy (FEG SEM) and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) analysis. Obtained results of structural characterization indicates that with increasing aluminium content effects of orientation randomization (weakening of //ND casting texture), grain refinement and rising of mechanical strenght (and so cavitational resistance) take place.

Intermetallic-based alloys (so called intermetallics) of the Fe-Al binary system are modern construction materials, which in recent decades have found...

The Effect of Aluminum Content on the Microstructure and Cavitation Wear of Feal Intermetallic Alloys

Published Online: Jul 02, 2014

Page range: 49 - 52

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ama-2014-0009

Keywords
Intermetallic Alloys, Cavitation, Cavitation Wear, Electron Backscattered Diffraction (EBSD)

© Bialystok University of Technology

This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License, which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

The Effect of Aluminum Content on the Microstructure and Cavitation Wear of Feal Intermetallic Alloys

Published Online: Jul 02, 2014

Page range: 49 - 52

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ama-2014-0009

KeywordsIntermetallic Alloys, Cavitation, Cavitation Wear, Electron Backscattered Diffraction (EBSD)

© Bialystok University of Technology

This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License, which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Keywords
Intermetallic Alloys, Cavitation, Cavitation Wear, Electron Backscattered Diffraction (EBSD)