Abstract: Single crystal superalloy blades are typically manufactured via directional solidification using the selection or seeding method. Although the former is the primary method used in industry, the latter can be utilized to accurately control crystal orientation. Owing to the increasingly harsh service environment of single crystal superalloy blades, controlling the three-dimensional crystal orientation has become one of the principal problems in industrial production. Therefore, research and development of the seeding method is essential. One of the critical factors restricting the application of the seeding method in the fabrication of single crystal superalloy castings is the formation of stray grain defects. Stray grains directly affect the qualified rate of single crystal blades and significantly deteriorate their mechanical properties. The current research on the seeding met-hod focuses primarily on the acquisition and utilization of seeds and the formation mechanism and control of stray grains. Herein, we introduce the principles behind the fabrication of superalloy single crystal blades using the seeding method. Furthermore, we summarize the formation mechanism of stray defects and factors affecting it and the measures used to control the formation of stray defects within the melt-back regions of seeds. Moreover, we outline some problems and developments and present future prospects of the seeding method.
霍苗, 赵惠. 籽晶法制备高温合金单晶叶片的研究进展[J]. 材料导报, 2023, 37(17): 21120070-6.
HUO Miao, ZHAO Hui. Review on the Preparation of Single Crystal Superalloy Blades by Seeding Method. Materials Reports, 2023, 37(17): 21120070-6.
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