| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2024 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Measurement and Control of High-temperature Processes
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| Presentation Title |
Quenching and Thermal Distortion Behavior of a Vacuum Oil Quenched Uranium Part |
| Author(s) |
Matthew L.S. Zappulla |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Matthew L.S. Zappulla |
| Abstract Scope |
Understanding the thermal-mechanical response of metal alloys and components to heat treatment is critical to the optimization of process parameters and material properties. One such alloy is the depleted uranium 6-weight percent
niobium (U-6Nb) system. One of the primary processing methods for U-6Nb is semi-permanent graphite mold casting within a vacuum induction melting furnace. The casting process results in a dual-phase microstructure that requires the application of a homogenization heat treatment and quench to achieve the corrosion resistant and ductile single-phase monoclinic alpha double prime microstructure. This investigation seeks to develop an understanding of the quenching behavior and resultant distortion of as-cast parts. A number of experimental trials were conducted on U-6Nb cast cylinders using an in-operando thermal data logger within a vacuum oil-quenching furnace. In addition, pre- and post-heat treat metrology scans were conducted to track physical changes to the shape of the part. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |