Chromium-Based Alloys Strengthened by Ordered Phase Precipitation for Gas Turbine Applications

Chromium-based alloys are considered as potential candidates for applications in hot sections of aero engine turbines due to their high melting point and their moderate density. Some ternary (Cr-Ni-Al) and quaternary (Cr-Ni-Al-Ti) alloys have been designed with the aim to induce precipitation of ordered strengthening precipitates and to promote the formation of a protective alumina scale. These alloys were cast using various techniques in order to assess their microstructural and mechanical properties and their oxidation resistance.