TiAl alloys are potential structural high-temperature structural materials at a service temperature of ~900 °C, while poor ductility at room temperature and high creep rate at the elevated temperature limits the applications. To improve the room-temperature and high-temperature mechanical properties of Ti–44Al–5Nb–3Cr–1.5Zr, Mo and B were introduced into this system and Ti–44Al–5Nb–3Cr–1.5Zr–xMo–yB alloys were proposed. And then, we, respectively, studied the microstructures and mechanical properties of Ti–44Al–5Nb–3Cr–1.5Zr–xMo–0B and Ti–44Al–5Nb–3Cr–1.5Zr–1Mo–yB to elucidate the role for the addition of Mo and B. It is found that Mo can increase the fraction of B2 phase in the alloys and the microstructures of the alloys are greatly refined by the addition of B. The compression test results indicate that Mo has a positive influence on the high-temperature compressive properties of TiAl-based alloys, whereas B addition can improve their room-temperature compressive properties of Ti–44Al–5Nb–3Cr–1.5Zr–1Mo–yB alloys; the morphology of borides in each sample should be the structural origin for these phenomena.

The aim of this study is to evaluate the potential use of titanium foil coated with sputtered silver and copper films as a novel brazing filler for joining TiAl alloys. For this purpose, a detailed microstructural characterization of the resulting brazing interfaces was carried out. The development of brazing fillers that allow the joining of TiAl alloys without compromising the service temperature is a fruitful prospect. Brazing experiments were performed in a vacuum at 900, 950, and 980°C, with a dwell time of 30 min. Microstructural characterization reveals that brazing joints can be obtained successfully at 950 and 980°C. The interface consists of a large central region of α-Ti with an amount of Al and Ti–Ag compound and thin layers, mainly composed of intermetallic compounds, formed close to the base material. A novel brazing filler consisting of Ti foil coated with sputtered Ag and Cu films inhibits the extensive formation of soft (Ag) zones or coarse brittle Ti–Al–(Cu,Ni) particles. Hence, the need for post-brazing heat treatments for the joining of TiAl alloys was avoided.

Cette étude porte sur la fissuration par fatigue des alliages TiAl élaborés par fonderie et par métallurgie des poudres (MdP). L'alliage issu de fonderie présente une microstructure essentiellement lamellaire, tandis que celui provenant de la MdP possède une microstructure majoritairement monophasée γ à grains équiaxes. Afin de mieux comprendre les mécanismes de propagation des fissures dans ces deux microstructures, le champ complet des déformations surfaciques a été mesuré en pointe de fissure au cours d'un essai de fissuration par fatigue. Pour cela, une méthode optico-numérique basée sur l'intercorrélation directe d'images numériques de mouchetis a été utilisée. Les résultats obtenus montrent que l'alliage TiAl à microstructure lamellaire présente une meilleure capacité d'accommodation des surdéformations en pointe de fissure. Ces résultats permettent d'expliquer la meilleure résistance à la fissuration de cet alliage.