YNi_5 PHASE AND ITS EFFECT UPON PROPERTIES OF Ni_3Al ALLOY

An additive of Y to Ni_3Al based alloy may form a phase YNi_5 which increases in amount withthe increase of Y content.It was found that the YNi_5 phase in Ni_3Al alloy could remarkablymake its grains finer and its grain boundaries more crooked other than straight.If the Y con-tent≥0.1 wt-%,it occurs as solid solution state and is favorable to high temperaturecompressive properties and oxidation resistance of the alloy.While Y≥0.3 wt-%,the forma-tion of YNi_5 is predominant in the shape of irregular strips inside Ni_3Al grains and alongtheir grain boundaries.This seems to be quite harmful to high temperature strength,ductilityand oxidation resistance of the alloy.