Project Info
Precipitation Kinetics in a Novel Ni-Based Alloy
Kester Clarke
kclarke@mines.edu
Project Goals and Description:
A new alloy, ATI-642, has been developed for advanced applications - a critical aspect of the alloy is understanding the precipitation of Sigma phase during high temperature service. The project will construct a Time-Temperature-Transformation curve for the alloy and characterize the microstructure via optical and electron microscopy and x-ray diffraction.
More Information:
Grand Challenge: Engineer the tools of scientific discovery.
Primary Contacts:
Kester Clarke, kclarke@mines.edu
Jonah Klemm-Toole, jklemmto@mines.edu
Student Preparation
Qualifications
Basic metallography and physical metallurgy skills
TIME COMMITMENT (HRS/WK)
5
SKILLS/TECHNIQUES GAINED
More advanced physical metallurgy characterization and heat treatment skills.
MENTORING PLAN
Weekly update meetings.
PREFERRED STUDENT STATUS
Junior