In the present work, the creep deformation behaviour of a new cast intermetallic Ti-46Al-8Ta [at.%] alloy is analysed. Constant load tensile creep tests were performed at initial applied stresses ranging from 200 to 400 MPa in the temperature range from 973 to 1073 K. The measured creep deformation curves are analysed and the observed deviations from calculated curves are discussed based on microstructural changes observed in the studied alloy during creep. The kinetics of creep deformation are evaluated in terms of the true activation energy for creep and the stress exponent. Creep damage initiation and propagation leading to the fracture of the creep specimens are characterized as functions of the applied stress and temperature.
In the present work, controlling mechanisms of creep deformation of a new cast air-hardenable Ti-46Al-8Ta [at.%] alloy was studied. Long-term constant load tensile creep tests combined with an abrupt change of the applied stress were performed at 700°C. The response of the alloy to a stress reduction is analyzed. Transient behaviour with zero creep before recommencing creep at a reduced load is related to possible creep deformation mechanisms. The dislocation microstructures are analysed for creep strains corresponding to the minimum creep rate by transmission electron microscopy. The controlling mechanisms of creep deformation are identified from the transient creep behaviour of the alloy during stress reduction, the stress exponent and dislocation microstructures observed after creep testing.
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