Development of technology for modification of heat-resistant nickel alloy ЖС3ДК-ВІ with titanium carbonitride ultrafine powders
Authors: Klochikhin V. , Danilov S. , Lysenko N. , Naumyk V. 
Published: March 2021

Purpose. To study the effect of modification by the titanium carbonitride Ti(C, N) ultrafine particles additives in the form of powder and briquettes on the structure and physical-mechanical properties of the ЖС3ДК-ВІ alloy used for the manufacture of aircraft engine turbines cast rotor blades.

Research methods. Preliminary high-temperature treatment of the melt was carried out on a VIP-10 installation.

On the UPPF-3M installation with the alkaline melting pot, the ЖС3ДК-ВІ alloy was modified with ultrafine particles of titanium carbonitride Ti(C,N) in an amount of 60...80 g in the form of briquettes or powder wrapped in nickel foil.

The samples were subjected to homogenization at a temperature of 1210 °C with a holding time of 3.5 hours and air cooling.

The chemical composition of investigated alloys was determined. The macrostructure was studied on plates ~ 4 mm thick after chemical etching. The microstructure was evaluated on microsections before and after etching in the Marble reagent.

Microhardness, ultimate strength, elongation and contraction, impact strength were determined at room temperature. Long-term strength tests were carried out at 850 °C under a load of 350 MPa. The bending test of the blades was carried out on a manual screw press in accordance with GOST 14019-80.

Results. The microstructure of Ti+TiCN briquettes has been studied by optical and electron microscopy. X-ray microanalysis of specimen fractures confirmed a fairly uniform distribution of titanium carbonitride in the volume of briquettes.

The chemical composition, macro- and microstructure of the experimental alloy have been studied. A fracto-graphic study of the samples fracture structure was carried out.

The modifying effect of titanium carbonitride ultrafine particles on the dendritic structure, distribution and change in the morphology of primary carbides, the number and distribution of carbonitride particles has been established.

A comparative analysis of the mechanical and heat-resistant properties of the ЖС3ДК-ВІ alloy of standard composition and modified with ultradispersed Ti(C,N) particles has been carried out. Bending tests of turbine rotor blades were carried out.

Scientific novelty. It is shown that the use of ultrafine titanium carbonitride powders for bulk modification of the heat-resistant nickel alloy ЖС3ДК-ВІ makes it possible to increase the mechanical and heat-resistant properties of the material. Increasing the amount of modifier promotes grain refinement.

More stable properties and favorable structure are provided by melt modification with ultrafine Ti(C,N) particles in the form of briquettes. It was found that modification with powdered Ti(C,N) leads to a decrease in the impact toughness values due to the formation of boundary microporosity.

Practical value. The technology of the heat-resistant nickel alloy ЖС3ДК-ВІ, used for the manufacture of cast rotor blades of gas turbine engines, modification with additives of titanium carbonitride Ti(C,N) ultrafine particles, providing an increased level of performance properties of finished products, has been developed.