Microstructure and mechanical properties of Pt-added and Pd-added Zr-20Nb alloys and their metal release in 1 mass% lactic acid solution

R. Kondo, Suyalatu, Y. Tsutsumi, H. Doi, N. Nomura, T. Hanawa

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Abstract

The effects of Pt and Pd addition to a Zr-20Nb alloy on its microstructure and mechanical property, as well as the elution of metals from the alloys in lactic acid solution, were investigated. The microstructure was characterized with an X-ray diffractometer (XRD), an optical microscope (OM), and a transmission electron microscope (TEM). The mechanical properties were evaluated by a tensile test. The β phase is dominantly observed in the Zr-20Nb as well as in the Pt-added and Pd-added Zr-20Nb alloys. Needle-like microstructures are observed in equiaxed grains in all alloys. Pd addition to the Zr-20Nb alloy suppresses ω phase formation more than Pt addition does. The 0.2% offset yield strength and the ultimate tensile strength of the Pt-added and Pd-added Zr-20Nb alloys increase with the Pt and Pd concentrations. XRD analysis revealed that the lattice parameter of β-Zr in the Pt-added and Pd-added Zr-20Nb alloys decreases with the Pt and Pd concentrations. Pt and Pd solute in β-Zr as a substitutional element and contribute to the increase in the strength by solid solution hardening. The addition of 2Pt and 2Pd to the Zr-20Nb alloy also improves metal elution from the alloys in lactic acid solution.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)900-905
Number of pages6
JournalMaterials Science and Engineering C
Volume31
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011 Jul 20
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Mechanical properties
  • Metal release
  • Zirconium-niobium-palladium alloy microstructure
  • Zirconium-niobium-platinum alloy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Materials Science(all)
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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