Abstract Oxidation behavior of a Ta-containing nanocrystalline coating with different contents of Y and Al on the N5 single-crystal superalloy is investigated at 1050 and 1150 °C. Results indicate that the… Click to show full abstract
Abstract Oxidation behavior of a Ta-containing nanocrystalline coating with different contents of Y and Al on the N5 single-crystal superalloy is investigated at 1050 and 1150 °C. Results indicate that the refractory element, Ta, is very active during oxidation. It diffuses easily from the interior of the nanocrystalline coating to the interface of coating/scale in the form of γ′-Ni 3 (Al, Ta), where it is oxidized and ruins the compactness of oxide scale. Adding moderate amount of Y retards the movement and oxidation of Ta, thus increases oxidation resistance. Such retarding effect is strengthened by increasing Al content, while weakened by increasing temperature.
               
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