Influence of carbides and pores on the localized deformation of nickel-based single-crystal superalloys

The carbides and pores play a critical role in the cracking tendencies of nickel-based single-crystal superalloys during deformation. In the present study, the deformation mechanism and local strain evolution behavior around carbides and pores were studied through in-situ tensile deformation experiments. The findings indicate that multiple slip systems are easily activated during tensile deformation in single-crystal alloys. Furthermore, the strain localization in carbides is influenced by their morphology, with rod-like and flake-like carbides demonstrating an increased likelihood of cracking during deformation. The strain localization adjacent to pores is markedly more intense, rendering these areas particularly susceptible to cracking. Our work therefore offers a theoretical foundation for enhancing the mechanical properties of nickel-based single-crystal superalloys by controlling carbide morphology and pore formation.