The linear thermal expansion coefficient of Inconel 617 alloy

The experimental results of a study of the thermal expansion of Inconel 617 alloy in the temperature range of 293.15-1460 K are presented. An anomalous change in the thermal expansion coefficient at high temperatures was detected. The initial data are obtained with an error within 3%. The approximation equations and the table of reference values for the temperature dependence of the volumetric properties are obtained.

Heat capacity of Inconel 617 alloy

In the present article, the heat capacity of Inconel 617, one of the most promising superalloys, was investigated. The measurements were carried out in the temperature range from 300 to 1270 K of the solid state. The method of differential scanning calorimetry was applied using DSC 404 F1 Pegasus calorimeter. The estimated error of the received data was 2-4% depending on the temperature. The fitting equations for the temperature dependences of the heat capacity and the reference table of recommended values have been received for use in various engineering and scientific tasks.

Corrosion Phenomena of High Temperature Alloys by Helium Impurities in the Primary Coolant of HTGR

The primary coolant circuit of the high temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTGR) contains trace impurities. A nickel base alloy would corrode when exposed to an atmosphere at a high temperature and for a long time. The protective oxide scale formed by chromium is an important factor to prevent severe corrosion of high temperature alloys. Corrosion tests were conducted on Inconel 617, Incoloy 800H, Hastelloy X, and T-22, which are commonly used in the steam generator of HTGR. The alloys were exposed to helium with trace impurities for 48 hours at 950°C. The corrosion results were analyzed by weighing, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and electron probe microanalyzer (EPMA). All the four alloys formed oxide scales in this atmosphere, but they differ in the capacity to resist corrosion. Therefore, the carbon transfer phenomenon observed in this experiment varies for the different alloys. In addition, for Cr in Inconel617, the expected depletion phenomenon near the corrosion layer occurred, which is consistent with the results from theoretical analysis.