IP Library Patent Application 17290396
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App. No. 17/290,396

CO-BASED ALLOY STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

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17/290,396
Abstract

A Co-based alloy structure includes: a matrix phase (γ phase) having an fcc structure and containing mainly Co; and a precipitated phase (γ′ phase) that contains an intermetallic compound having an L1 2 fcc structure, such as Co 3 (Al,W) in terms of an atomic ratio, and that is dispersively precipitated in the matrix phase. The Co-based alloy structure is configured to include the γ′ phase having a grain size of 10 nm to 1 μm, and grains of the γ′ phase uniformly disposed and precipitated, and to have a precipitation amount of 40 vol % to 85 vol %.

Claims (31)

1 . A Co-based alloy structure having composition that has 0.1% to 10% of Al and 3.0% to 45% of W in terms of a mass ratio, and a total of the Al and the W of less than 50%, with a balance being Co besides unavoidable impurities, the Co-based alloy structure comprising:

a matrix phase (γ phase) having an fcc structure and containing mainly Co; and

a precipitated phase (γ′ phase) that contains an intermetallic compound having an L1 2 fcc structure of Co 3 (Al,W) or [(Co,X) 3 (Al,W,Z)] in terms of an atomic ratio, and that is dispersively precipitated in the matrix phase,

the Co-based alloy structure being configured to comprise the precipitated phase (γ′ phase) having a grain size of 10 nm to 1 μm, and grains of the precipitated phase (γ′ phase) being uniformly disposed and precipitated, and to have a precipitation amount of 40 vol % to 85 vol %.

2 . The Co-based alloy structure of claim 1 , wherein

the precipitated phase (γ′ phase) has a grain size in a range of 10 nm or more and less than 50 nm.

3 . The Co-based alloy structure of claim 2 , wherein

the Co-based alloy structure is configured as an additive manufacturing object made from a powder.

4 . The Co-based alloy structure of claim 2 , wherein

the Co-based alloy structure is configured as a powder HIP forged object made from a powder.

5 . The Co-based alloy structure of claim 3 , wherein

the powder has composition having 2% to 5% of Al, 17% to 25% of W, 0.05% to 0.15% of C, 20% to 35% of Ni, 6% to 10% of Cr, and 3% to 8% of Ta in terms of a mass ratio, with a balance being Co besides unavoidable impurities.

6 . The Co-based alloy structure of claim 2 , wherein

the Co-based alloy structure is configured as a forged object.

7 . A method for manufacturing the Co-based alloy structure of claim 1 , the method comprising:

a solution treatment step of performing a solution treatment on a precursor of the Co-based alloy structure; and

an aging treatment step of performing an aging treatment on the precursor of the Co-based alloy structure that has undergone the solution treatment,

the aging treatment step including a first aging treatment step and a second aging treatment step performed after the first aging treatment step,

an aging temperature of the second aging treatment step being set to be higher than an aging temperature of the first aging treatment step.

8 . The method of claim 7 , wherein

a temperature of the solution treatment is 1100° C. or more,

the aging temperature of the first aging treatment step is 500° C. to 700° C., and

the aging temperature of the second aging treatment step is 600° C. to 800° C.

9 . The method of claim 7 , wherein

the precursor of the Co-based alloy structure is manufactured by additive manufacturing.

10 . The method of claim 7 , wherein

the precursor of the Co-based alloy structure is manufactured by forging.

11 . The method of claim 7 , wherein

the precursor of the Co-based alloy structure is manufactured by powder HIP forging.

12 . The Co-based alloy structure of claim 4 , wherein

the powder has composition having 2% to 5% of Al, 17% to 25% of W, 0.05% to 0.15% of C, 20% to 35% of Ni, 6% to 10% of Cr, and 3% to 8% of Ta in terms of a mass ratio, with a balance being Co besides unavoidable impurities.

Assignments (3)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 10, 2024
From: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.
To: KYOWA PRECISE MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
Reel/Frame 067676/0087 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 14, 2022
From: MITSUBISHI POWER, LTD.
To: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.
Reel/Frame 059254/0646 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 30, 2021
From: OTA, ATSUO; IMANO, SHINYA
To: MITSUBISHI POWER, LTD.
Reel/Frame 056099/0599 →