Metallurgical Evaluation of an Additively Manufactured Nickel-Base Superalloy for Gas Turbine Guide Vanes

In this paper, AM produced test samples of a IN939 derivative nickel-based alloy were tested for tensile, fatigue and creep properties at temperatures up to 871°C and compared to the traditional cast material. Initial results showed improved tensile and fatigue strength, but a reduction in both long-term creep rupture strength and creep ductility in the AM produced material compared to the cast baseline. Microstructural observations in the AM...