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Metallurgical studies of nitronic 40 with reference to its use for cryogenic wind tunnel models
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
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| Author | Wigley, D. A. |
| Copyright Year | 1983 |
| Description | The characterstics of NITRONIC 40 were investigated in connection with its use in cryogenic wind tunnel models. In particular, the effects of carbide and sigma-phase precipitation resulting from heat treatment and the presence of delta ferrite were evaluated in relation to their effects on mechanical properties and the potential consequences of such degradation. Methods were examined for desensitizing the material and for possible removal of delta ferrite as a means of restoring the material to its advertised properties. It was found that heat treatment followed by cryogenic quenching is a technique capable of desensitizing NITRONIC 40. However, it was concluded that it is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to remove the delta ferrite from the existing stock of material. Furthermore, heat treatments for removing delta ferrite have to take place at temperatures that cause very large grain growth. The implications of using the degraded NITRONIC 40 material for cryogenic model testing were reviewed, and recommendations were submitted with regard to the acceptability of the material. The experience gained from the study of NITRONIC 40 clearly identifies the need to implement a policy for purchasing top-quality materials for cryogenic wind tunnel model applications. |
| File Size | 2450725 |
| Page Count | 22 |
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| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://archive.org/details/NASA_NTRS_Archive_19830010490 |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/13960/t0sr3q65f |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 1983-03-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Research And Support Facilities (air) Fabrication Ferrites Heat Treatment Phase Transformations Temperature Effects Austenitic Stainless Steels Desensitizing Cryogenics Wind Tunnel Models Microstructure Cryogenic Wind Tunnels Crystal Structure Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports Server (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
