XDC04010900-发表研究论文：Effect of LaB6 on the microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of Ti-45Al-8Nb alloy

High-Nb-containing TiAl alloys have been considered an excellent candidate for demanding high-temperature structural components due to their attractive mechanical properties and low density. However, the intrinsic brittleness at room temperature remains a great barrier limiting its processability. Here a novel alloy design strategy was introduced to improve its ductility from the perspective of grain refinement and removal of oxygen within the matrix. A minor content of LaB6 was introduced into Ti-45Al-8Nb alloy prepared by vacuum arc melting. La2O3 and TiB ceramic phases were in-situ synthesized owing to the decomposition of LaB6 additive. The effect of LaB6 addition on the microstructure and compressive properties of TiAl-based alloys was investigated. The LaB6 inoculation not only refines the lamellar colonies but also promotes the generation of single γ phases, contributing to the transformation from coarse full-lamellar to refined near-lamellar and even dual-phase colonies. The major fracture mode transformed from inter-lamellar to trans-lamellar to inter-granular with LaB6 addition increasing. With 0.4 wt% LaB6 addition, both the ultimate compress strength and fracture strain increased from 1065 MPa and 17.1 % to 1503MPa and 26.98 % respectively.