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NICKEL-BASE SUPERALLOYS
NICKELBASIS-SUPERLEGIERUNGEN
SUPERALLIAGES À BASE DE NICKEL
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- HASSELQVIST, Magnus
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- MCCOLVIN, Gordon
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EP-A1- 0 560 296 JP-A- 10 317 080 US-A1- 2003 041 930
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- M.B. HENDERSON, J. HANNIS, G. MCCOLVIN, G. OGLE: "Materials issues for the design
of industrial gas turbines" ADVANCED MATERIALS AND PROCESSES FOR GAS TURBINES, September
2002 (2002-09), pages 3-13, XP009079117 TMS Publications, Warrendale
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[0001] The invention relates to nickel-base superalloys and to components containing these
alloys.
[0002] Nickel-base superalloys are used in applications where a combination of high strength
and a strong resistance to chemical attacks at high temperatures is needed. They are
employed for the production of components of gas turbines such as blades and vanes.
These parts are arranged in the hot section of a turbine and thus have to withstand
high temperatures and an aggressive atmosphere.
[0004] From
US 2005/0194068 a Nickel-base superalloy is known, which basically consists of 4.75 to 5.25% Co,
15.5 to 16.5% Cr, 0.8 to 1.2% Mo, 3.75 to 4.25% W, 3.75 to 4.25% A1, 1.75 to 2.25%
Ti, 4.75 to 5.25% Ta, the remaining part being Nickel beside other constituents in
traces.
[0005] Further Nickel-base superalloys are described in
EP 0 560 296 A1. To achieve high temperature strength, high temperature ductility, hot corrosion
and oxidation resistance, a composition containing 7.3 to 9% Cr, 4.7 to 5.5% A1, 5
to 6.3% W, 5 to 7.5% Ta, 0.5 to 1.8% Mo, 0.5 to 1.5% Co, 1.3 to 1.8% Nb, 1.3 to 1.65%
Re, not more than 0.13% Hf and the balance Ni is proposed.
[0006] It is an object of the present invention to provide a nickel-base superalloy, which
combines high strength, high oxidation resistance, high corrosion resistance, microstructural
stability and a large heat treatment window. It is a further object of the present
invention to provide components, which comprise such a superalloy.
[0007] These objects are solved by the superalloy of claim 1 and the components of claims
22 to 25.
[0008] The nickel-base superalloy of the invention comprises in wt%:
Co + Fe + Mn |
0 - 20 |
Al |
4 - 6, especially from 4.3 to 6 |
Cr |
>12 - 20 |
Ta |
>7.5 - 15 |
Ti |
0 - <0.45 |
V |
0 - 1 |
Nb |
0 - <0.28 |
Mo |
0 - 2.5 |
Mo + W + Re + Rh |
2 - 8 |
Ru + Os + Ir + Pt + Pd |
0 - 4 |
Hf |
0 - 1.5 |
C + B + Zr |
0 - 0.5 |
Ca + Mg + Cu |
0 - 0.5 |
Y + La + Sc + Ce + |
|
Actinides + Lanthanides |
0 - 0.5 |
Si |
0 - 0.5 |
Ni |
balance |
and unavoidable impurities.
[0009] Especially the superalloy consists of these elements.
Especially one, several or all optionally listed elements are present in the alloy.
"Present" means that the amount of this element is measurable higher than the known
impurity level of this element in a nickel based super alloy. That means that the
amount of this element is at least twice the impurity level of this element in a nickel
powder based alloy.
[0010] The alloy contains significant levels of Al, Cr and Ta to provide a combination of
high strength, high oxidation resistance and high corrosion resistance.
[0011] Along Ta, other strengtheners of the gamma prime particles like Ti, Nb and V can
be added to the superalloy, but since they are detrimental to the oxidation resistance,
they should at most be added in limited quantities.
The amount of Ti should not exceed 0.45, the amount of Nb should not exceed 0.28,
and the amount of V should not exceed 1 wt% respectively.
[0012] The amount of matrix strengthening elements Mo, W, Re and Rh is between 2 and 8 wt%.
[0013] Other elements like Hf, C, B, Zr, Ca, Mg, Cu, Y, La, Sc, Ce, actinides and lanthanides,
and Si can be present in the superalloy in order to adapt its properties to special
needs such as grain boundary strengthening, oxide scale fortification, and compatibility
with specific coating systems.
[0014] The content of Ti can be in the range (in wt%) of 0-0.40. Preferably it can be 0-0.35,
more preferably 0-0.30 and most preferably 0-0.20.
[0015] It was also found that the content of Nb (in wt%) can be in the range of 0-0.25,
preferably 0-0.20, more preferably 0-0.15 and most preferably 0-0.10.
[0016] According to another embodiment of the invention the content of C (in wt%) can be
in the range of 0-0.15, preferably 0-0.08, more preferably 0.01-0.06 and most preferably
0.02-0.04.
[0017] The superalloy of the invention can also contain B in the range (in wt%) of 0-0.02,
preferably 0-0.01, more preferably 0.001-0.008 and most preferably 0.003-0.007.
[0018] According to one aspect of the invention a conventional cast component, directionally
solidified component and a single crystal component, which comprise the super alloy
are provided.
[0019] According to another aspect of the invention, a conventional cast or a single crystal
component consisting of a superalloy, which comprises in wt%:
Co + Fe + Mn |
0 - 20 |
Al |
4 - 6 |
Cr |
>12 - 20 |
Ta |
>7.5 - 15 |
Ti |
0 - 1.5 |
V |
0 - 1 |
Ti + Nb + V |
0-2 |
Mo |
0 - 2.5 |
Mo + W + Re + Rh |
2 - 8 |
Ru + Os + Ir + Pt + Pd |
0-4 |
Hf |
0 - 1.5 |
C + B + Zr |
0 - 0.5 |
Ca + Mg + Cu |
0 - 0.5 |
Y + La + Sc + Ce + Actinides + Lanthanides |
0 - 0.5 |
Si |
0 - 0.5 |
Ni |
balance |
and unavoidable impurities.
[0020] Especially the superalloy consists of these elements.
[0021] The components of the invention can especially be part of a gas turbine, for example
a turbine blade or vane, or as filler material, for example for laser welding of gas
turbine components.
[0022] In the following one preferred embodiment of the invention is described. A superalloy
was cast which has the composition given in table 1.
Table 1
Element |
wt% |
Co |
4.12 |
Cr |
14.2 |
Mo |
0.96 |
W |
2.51 |
Al |
5.47 |
Ta |
10.1 |
Hf |
0.41 |
C |
0.04 |
B |
0.005 |
Ni |
balance |
[0023] Especially the superalloy comprises the elements Ni, Co, Cr, Mo, W, Al, Ta, Hf, C
and B and very especially consists only of these elements.
[0024] In order to characterize the properties of the cast superalloy in Table 1 different
experiments were conducted.
[0025] Solutioning experiments for 4h at 1220, 1250, 1260, 1270 and 1300°C followed by water
quenching were done. At 1220°C residual particles were seen and at 1250, 1260, 1270
and 1300°C full solutioning without incipient melting was observed.
[0026] Further a heat treatment at 1250°C for 8h, 1100°C for 4h and 850°C for 24h was applied.
SEM and TEM analysis showed a very regular microstructure with primary particles of
∼0.35 µm side length and a significant amount of secondary particles.
[0027] No trace of TCP phases was found. The particle content was measured to be ∼60 vol%.
At this relatively high particle content it is usually difficult to obtain such a
large heat treatment window, or, to include as much as 14%Cr without precipitation
of brittle phases.
Accordingly it was shown that this emphasis on Cr, Ta and Al with at most moderate
levels of other alloy elements provides a large heat treatment window and a good microstructural
stability. Since Al is regarded as highly beneficial, Cr and Ta as beneficial, Mo
and W as mildly detrimental (and Ti, Nb and V as detrimental) to oxidation resistance
the composition in Table 1 will have a high oxidation resistance. With 14%Cr and a
low level of the detrimental element Mo it will also have a high corrosion resistance.
[0028] With as much as 10% Ta supported by moderate levels of Mo and W is will also have
a high strength, as Ta is a very potent strengthening element. Consequently it satisfies
our requirements on high strength, high oxidation resistance, high corrosion resistance,
microstructural stability and a large heat treatment window.
[0029] Table 2 shows a further preferred embodiment of the invention.
Table 2
Element |
wt% |
Ni |
balance |
Co |
3 |
Cr |
16 |
Mo |
1.7 |
W |
2.3 |
Al |
4.5 |
Ta |
10 |
Hf |
0.1 |
Zr |
0.02 |
C |
0.06 |
B |
0.01 |
[0030] Especially the superalloy comprises the elements Ni, Co, Cr, Mo, W, Al, Ta, Hf, Zr,
C and B and very especially consists only of these elements.
[0031] Most highly oxidation resistant alloys like e.g. CMSX-4 contain >5% Al and are cast
with production processes to obtain <5ppm S, and recently to levels as low as <0.5ppm
S.
[0032] The composition in Table 2 had an average content of sulphur (S) estimated to be
∼30ppm, at which it should be severely detrimental, and the Al content is a comparatively
moderate 4.5%.
[0033] Cyclic oxidation tests on the superalloy in Table 2 nevertheless showed a stable
response for 300h under the severe test conditions of 1h cycle time and 1100C test
temperature, which indicates an ability to form stable alumina, i.e. a high oxidation
resistance. Accordingly it was shown that this emphasis on Cr, Ta and Al with at most
moderate levels of other alloy elements provides a high oxidation resistance.
[0034] The composition in Table 2 has a lower particle content than the composition in Table
1, about 45 vol% rather than about 60vol%, and should therefore have a larger heat
treatment window, and be at least as stable. With 16%Cr and a low level of the detrimental
element Mo it will also have a high corrosion resistance.
With as much as 10% Ta supported by moderate levels of Mo and W it will also have
a high strength, as Ta is a very potent strengthening element.
Consequently it satisfies our requirements on high strength, high oxidation resistance,
high corrosion resistance, microstructural stability and a large heat treatment window.
1. A nickel-base superalloy comprising (in wt%):
Co + Fe + Mn |
0 - 20 |
Al |
4 - 6, especially from 4.3 to 6, |
Cr |
>12 - 20 |
Ta |
>7.5 - 15 |
Ti |
0 - <0.45 |
V |
0 - 1 |
Nb |
0 - <0.28 |
Mo |
0 - 2.5 |
Mo + W + Re + Rh |
2 - 8 |
Ru + Os + Ir + Pt + Pd |
0 - 4 |
Hf |
0 - 1.5 |
C + B + Zr |
0 - 0.5 |
Ca + Mg + Cu |
0 - 0.5 |
Y + La + Sc + Ce + |
|
Actinides + Lanthanides |
0 - 0.5 |
Si |
0 - 0.5 |
Ni |
balance |
and unavoidable impurities.
2. The nickel-base superalloy as claimed in claim 1,
wherein titanium (Ti) is in the range (in wt%) of 0 - 0.40, preferably 0 - 0.35,
more preferably 0 - 0.30 and
most preferably 0 - 0.20.
3. The nickel-base superalloy as claimed in any of the preceding claims,
wherein niobium (Nb) is in the range (in wt%) of 0 - 0.25,
preferably 0 - 0.20,
more preferably 0 - 0.15 and
most preferably 0 - 0.10.
4. The nickel-base superalloy as claimed in any of the preceding claims,
wherein carbon (C) is in the range (in wt%) of 0 - 0.15,
preferably 0 - 0.08,
more preferably 0.01 - 0.06 and
most preferably 0.02 - 0.04.
5. The nickel-base superalloy as claimed in any of the preceding claims,
wherein boron (B) is in the range (in wt%) of 0 - 0.02,
preferably 0 - 0.01,
more preferably 0.001 - 0.008 and most preferably 0.003 - 0.007.
6. The nickel-base superalloy as claimed in any of the preceding claims,
wherein molybdenum (Mo) is present in the alloy with 1.0wt% to 2.4 wt%,
preferably 1.7wt% to Mo.
7. The nickel-base superalloy as claimed in any of the preceding claims,
wherein the element hafnium (Hf) is present in the alloy higher than 0.1wt%.
8. The nickel-base superalloy as claimed in any of the preceding claims,
wherein the maximum amount of Hf is 0.5wt%.
9. The nickel-base superalloy as claimed in any of the preceding claims,
wherein Co is present in the alloy with 2wt% to 4wt%,
preferably with 3wt%.
10. The nickel-base superalloy as claimed in any of the preceding claims,
wherein cobalt (Co) and iron (Fe) are present in the alloy and
wherein the amount of Fe is smaller than the amount of Co.
11. The nickel-base superalloy as claimed in any of the preceding claims,
wherein cobalt (Co) and manganese (Mn) are present in the alloy and
wherein the amount of Mn is smaller than the amount of Co.
12. The nickel-base superalloy as claimed in any of the preceding claims,
wherein cobalt (Co), manganese (Mn) and iron (Fe) are present in the alloy and
wherein the amount of Fe and Mn is smaller than the amount of Co.
13. The nickel-base superalloy as claimed in any of the preceding claims,
wherein the chromium (Cr) content is higher than 14wt%.
14. The nickel-base superalloy as claimed in any of the preceding claims,
wherein the chromium (Cr) content is higher than 16wt%.
15. The nickel-base superalloy as claimed in any of the claims 1 to 13,
wherein the amount of chromium (Cr) is between 14wt% to 18wt% Cr,
preferably 16wt%.
16. The nickel-base superalloy as claimed in any of the preceding claims,
wherein the amount of tungsten (W) is between 1.7wt% and 2.8wt%,
especially is 2.3wt%.
17. The nickel-base superalloy as claimed in any of the preceding claims,
wherein the amount of aluminium (Al) is equal or higher than 4.5wt%.
18. The nickel-base superalloy as claimed in any of the claims 1 to 16,
wherein the amount of aluminium (Al) is between 4.0wt% to 4.3wt%.
19. The nickel-base superalloy as claimed in any of the preceding claims,
wherein the amount of tantalum (Ta) is between 9wt% to 11wt%,
preferably the amount of Ta is 10 wt%.
20. The nickel-base superalloy as claimed in any of the claims 1 to 18,
wherein the amount of tantalum (Ta) is higher than 10wt%.
21. The nickel-base superalloy as claimed in any of the preceding claims,
wherein the amount of zirconium (Zr) is higher or equal than 0.02 Zr,
especially is 0.02 wt%.
22. The nickel-base superalloy as claimed in any of the preceding claims,
wherein the superalloy consists of
Ni, Co, Cr, Mo, W, Al, Ta, Hf, Zr, C and B.
23. A conventional cast component comprising a superalloy according to any of the claims
1 to 22.
24. A directionally solidified component comprising a superalloy according to any of the
claims 1 to 22.
25. A single crystal component comprising a superalloy according to any of the claims
1 to 22.
26. The component according to any of the claims 23 to 25, wherein the component is a
part of a gas turbine.
1. Nickelbasis-Superlegierung, umfassend (in Gew.-%):
Co + Fe + Mn |
0 - 20 |
Al |
4 - 6, insbesondere von 4,3 bis 6, |
Cr |
>12 - 20 |
Ta |
>7,5 - 15 |
Ti |
0 - <0,45 |
V |
0 - 1 |
Nb |
0 - <0,28 |
Mo |
0 - 2,5 |
Mo + W + Re + Rh |
2 - 8 |
Ru + Os + Ir + Pt + Pd |
0 - 4 |
Hf |
0 - 1,5 |
C + B + Zr |
0 - 0,5 |
Ca + Mg + Cu |
0 - 0,5 |
Y + La + Sc + Ce + |
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Actinoide + Lanthanoide |
0 - 0,5 |
Si |
0 - 0,5 |
Ni |
Rest |
und unvermeidbare Verunreinigungen.
2. Nickelbasis-Superlegierung nach Anspruch 1, wobei Titan (Ti) im Bereich (in Gew.-%)
von
0 - 0,40, vorzugsweise 0 - 0,35,
noch mehr bevorzugt 0 - 0,30 und
am meisten bevorzugt 0 - 0,20 vorhanden ist.
3. Nickelbasis-Superlegierung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
wobei Niob (Nb) im Bereich (in Gew.-%) von
0 - 0,25,
vorzugsweise 0 - 0,20,
noch mehr bevorzugt 0 - 0,15 und
am meisten bevorzugt 0 - 0,10 vorhanden ist.
4. Nickelbasis-Superlegierung nach einem der
vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
wobei Kohlenstoff (C) im Bereich (in Gew.-%) von 0 - 0,15,
vorzugsweise 0 - 0,08,
noch mehr bevorzugt 0,01 - 0,06 und
am meisten bevorzugt 0,02 - 0,04 vorhanden ist.
5. Nickelbasis-Superlegierung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
wobei Bor (B) im Bereich (in Gew.-%) von
0 - 0,02,
vorzugsweise 0 - 0,01,
noch mehr bevorzugt 0,001 - 0,008 und am meisten bevorzugt 0,003 - 0,007 vorhanden
ist.
6. Nickelbasis-Superlegierung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
wobei Molybdän (Mo) in der Legierung mit
1,0 Gew.-% bis 2,4 Gew.-%,
vorzugsweise 1,7 Gew.-% bis Mo vorhanden ist.
7. Nickelbasis-Superlegierung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
wobei das Element Hafnium (Hf) mit mehr als 0,1 Gew.-% in der Legierung vorhanden
ist.
8. Nickelbasis-Superlegierung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
wobei die maximale Menge an Hf 0,5 Gew.-% beträgt.
9. Nickelbasis-Superlegierung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
wobei Co in der Legierung mit 2 Gew.-% bis 4 Gew.-%, vorzugsweise mit 3 Gew.-% vorhanden
ist.
10. Nickelbasis-Superlegierung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
wobei Kobalt (Co) und Eisen (Fe) in der Legierung vorhanden sind und
wobei die Menge an Fe kleiner als die Menge an Co ist.
11. Nickelbasis-Superlegierung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
wobei Kobalt (Co) und Mangan (Mn) in der Legierung vorhanden sind und
wobei die Menge an Mn kleiner als die Menge an Co ist.
12. Nickelbasis-Superlegierung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
wobei Kobalt (Co), Mangan (Mn) und Eisen (Fe) in der Legierung vorhanden sind und
wobei die Menge an Fe und Mn kleiner als die Menge an Co ist.
13. Nickelbasis-Superlegierung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
wobei der Gehalt an Chrom (Cr) höher als 14 Gew.-% ist.
14. Nickelbasis-Superlegierung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
wobei der Gehalt an Chrom (Cr) höher als 16 Gew.-% ist.
15. Nickelbasis-Superlegierung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 13,
wobei die Menge an Chrom (Cr) zwischen
14 Gew.-% und 18 Gew.-% Cr,
vorzugsweise bei 16 Gew.-% liegt.
16. Nickelbasis-Superlegierung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
wobei die Menge an Wolfram (W) zwischen
1,7 Gew.-% und 2,8 Gew.-%,
insbesondere bei 2,3 Gew.-% liegt.
17. Nickelbasis-Superlegierung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
wobei die Menge an Aluminium (Al) gleich oder höher als 4,5 Gew.-% ist.
18. Nickelbasis-Superlegierung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 16,
wobei die Menge an Aluminium (Al) zwischen 4,0 Gew.-% und
4,3 Gew.-% liegt.
19. Nickelbasis-Superlegierung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
wobei die Menge an Tantal (Ta) zwischen 9 Gew.-% und 11 Gew.-% liegt,
die Menge an Ta vorzugsweise 10 Gew.-% beträgt.
20. Nickelbasis-Superlegierung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 18,
wobei die Menge an Tantal (Ta) höher als 10 Gew.-% ist.
21. Nickelbasis-Superlegierung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
wobei die Menge an Zirconium (Zr) höher oder gleich 0,02 Zr, insbesondere 0,02 Gew.-%
ist.
22. Nickelbasis-Superlegierung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
wobei die Superlegierung aus
Ni, Co, Cr, Mo, W, Al, Ta, Hf, Zr, C und B besteht.
23. Im konventionellen Gießverfahren hergestellte Komponente, umfassend eine Superlegierung
nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 22.
24. Gerichtet erstarrte Komponente, umfassend eine Superlegierung nach einem der Ansprüche
1 bis 22.
25. Einkristallkomponente, umfassend eine Superlegierung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis
22.
26. Komponente nach einem der Ansprüche 23 bis 25, wobei die Komponente Bestandteil einer
Gasturbine ist.
1. Superalliage à base de nickel comprenant (en % en poids) :
Co + Fe + Mn |
0 - 20 ; |
Al |
4 - 6, en particulier de 4,3 à 6 ; |
Cr |
>12 - 20 ; |
Ta |
>7,5 - 15 ; |
Ti |
0 - <0,45 ; |
V |
0 - 1 ; |
Nb |
0 - <0,28 ; |
Mo |
0 - 2,5 ; |
Mo + W + Re + Rh |
2 - 8 ; |
Ru + Os + Ir + Pt + Pd |
0 - 4 ; |
Hf |
0 - 1,5 ; |
C + B + Zr |
0 - 0,5 ; |
Ca + Mg + Cu |
0 - 0,5 ; |
Actinides + lanthanides |
0 - 0,5 ; |
Si |
0 - 0,5 ; |
Ni |
le solde, et |
des impuretés inévitables.
2. Superalliage à base de nickel selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le titane (Ti)
se situe dans la fourchette (en % en poids) de 0 à 0,40, de préférence de 0 à 0,35,
de manière particulièrement préférée de 0 à 0,30, et de manière tout particulièrement
préférée de 0 à 0,20.
3. Superalliage à base de nickel selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
dans lequel le niobium (Nb) se situe dans la fourchette (en % en poids) de
0 à 0,25,
de préférence de 0 à 0,20,
de manière particulièrement préférée de 0 à 0,15, et
de manière tout particulièrement préférée de 0 à 0,10.
4. Superalliage à base de nickel selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
dans lequel le carbone (C) se situe dans la fourchette (en % en poids) de
0 à 0,15,
de préférence de 0 à 0,08,
de manière particulièrement préférée de 0,01 à 0,06, et de manière tout particulièrement
préférée de 0,02 à 0,04.
5. Superalliage à base de nickel selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
dans lequel le bore (B) se situe dans la fourchette (en % en poids) de
0 à 0,02,
de préférence de 0 à 0,01,
de manière particulièrement préférée de 0,001 à 0,008, et de manière tout particulièrement
préférée de 0,003 à 0,007.
6. Superalliage à base de nickel selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
dans lequel le molybdène (Mo) est présent dans l'alliage à raison de 1,0 % en poids
à 2,4 % en poids,
de préférence de 1,7 % en poids à Mo.
7. Superalliage à base de nickel selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
dans lequel l'élément hafnium (Hf) est présent dans l'alliage à raison de plus de
0,1 % en poids.
8. Superalliage à base de nickel selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
dans lequel la quantité maximale de Hf est de 0,5 % en poids.
9. Superalliage à base de nickel selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
dans lequel Co est présent dans l'alliage à raison de 2 % en poids à 4 % en poids,
de préférence de 3 % en poids.
10. Superalliage à base de nickel selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
dans lequel le cobalt (Co) et le fer (Fe) sont présents dans l'alliage, et
dans lequel la quantité de Fe est plus petite que la quantité de Co.
11. Superalliage à base de nickel selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
dans lequel le cobalt (Co) et le manganèse (Mn) sont présents dans l'alliage, et
dans lequel la quantité de Mn est plus petite que la quantité de Co.
12. Superalliage à base de nickel selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
dans lequel le cobalt (Co), le manganèse (Mn) et le fer (Fe) sont présents dans l'alliage,
et
dans lequel la quantité de Fe et de Mn est plus petite que la quantité de Co.
13. Superalliage à base de nickel selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
dans lequel la teneur en chrome (Cr) est supérieure à 14 % en poids.
14. Superalliage à base de nickel selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
dans lequel la teneur en chrome (Cr) est supérieure à 16 % en poids.
15. Superalliage à base de nickel selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 13,
dans lequel la quantité de chrome (Cr) est comprise entre 14 % en poids et 18 % en
poids Cr, et
est de préférence de 16 % en poids.
16. Superalliage à base de nickel selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
dans lequel la quantité de tungstène (W) est comprise entre 1,7 % en poids et 2,8
% en poids, et
est en particulier de 2,3 % en poids.
17. Superalliage à base de nickel selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
dans lequel la quantité d'aluminium (Al) est supérieure ou égale à 4,5 % en poids.
18. Superalliage à base de nickel selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 16,
dans lequel la quantité d'aluminium (Al) est comprise entre 4,0 % en poids et 4,3
% en poids.
19. Superalliage à base de nickel selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
dans lequel la quantité de tantale (Ta) est comprise entre 9 % en poids et 11 % en
poids,
la quantité de tantale étant de préférence de 10 % en poids.
20. Superalliage à base de nickel selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 18,
dans lequel la quantité de tantale (Ta) est supérieure à 10 % en poids.
21. Superalliage à base de nickel selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
dans lequel la quantité de zirconium (Zr) est supérieure ou égale à 0,02 Zr, et
est de préférence de 0,02 % en poids.
22. Superalliage à base de nickel selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
dans lequel le superalliage consiste en
Ni, Co, Cr, Mo, W, Al, Ta, Hf, Zr, C et B.
23. Composant coulé traditionnel comprenant un superalliage selon l'une quelconque des
revendications 1 à 22.
24. Composant à solidification dirigée comprenant un superalliage selon l'une quelconque
des revendications 1 à 22.
25. Composant monocristallin comprenant un superalliage selon l'une quelconque des revendications
1 à 22.
26. Composant selon l'une quelconque des revendications 23 à 25, étant entendu que le
composant est une pièce de turbine à gaz.
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