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A new, third-generation, single-crystal, casting superalloy

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The CMSX®-10 alloy is a third-generation, single-crystal (SX), nickel-based casting alloy that is characterized by its 6 wt.% rhenium content, relatively high refractory element level (W+Ta + Re+Mo), and low level of chromium employment. Based on published data, the alloy's high-temperature creep-rupture resistance is greater than all other nickel-based alloys (approximately 30 °C better than CMSX-4 and PWA1484). Moreover, the alloy's composition is balanced to provide an attractive blend of SX component castability, heat treatability, impact strength, fatigue strength, and resistance to environmental degradation. Most notably, the alloy provides extremely good bare hot corrosion resistance, despite its novel and relatively low (2–3 wt.%) chromium content.

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  1. Cannon Muskegon Corporation, USA

    Gary L. Erickson B.S. (manager of superalloy development, member of TMS)

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Erickson, G.L. A new, third-generation, single-crystal, casting superalloy. JOM 47, 36–39 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03221147

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