Experimental study of the Mn-Re system

Y. Graz, J. M. Fiorani, N. David, J. M. Joubert, M. Vilasi

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Abstract

Rhenium (Re) is used as an alloying element in Ni based superalloys but promotes the formation of fragile intermetallic compounds in many systems. The thermodynamic databases that allow the modeling of the properties of Ni based alloys are still incomplete and further data has to be integrated. In this context, we propose a new characterization of the system Mn-Re for temperatures below 1150°C. We evidenced the existence of r and v (aMn) Frank-Kasper phases with very large solubility domains. We took a peculiar attention to the atom distribution in both phases and structural analyses (Rietveld refinement) reveal that Re has a strong preference for atomic sites with high CN. In addition, r phase molar enthalpy of formation was measured by drop calorimetry at 1150°C (40 and 55 at.% Re).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)344-349
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Alloys and Compounds
Volume575
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Enthalpy of formation
  • Frank-kasper phases
  • Mn-re system
  • Phase diagram
  • Rietveld refinement

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