Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

The low-temperature mechanical behavior of molybdenum-rhenium

  • Research Summary
  • Powder Materials
  • Published:
JOM Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

The positive effects of rhenium additions on the mechanical behavior of group VI-A refractory metals have been known for decades. In particular, rhenium enhances high-temperature strength and creep resistance as well as low-temperature ductility. This article outlines the low-temperature mechanical behavior of molybdenum-rhenium, including the role of mechanical twinning.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  1. G.A. Geach and J.E. Hughes, The Alloys of Rhenium with Molybdenum or with Tungsten and Having Good High Temperature Properties, 2nd Plansee Seminar, ed. F. Benesovsky (London: Pergamon, 1956).

    Google Scholar 

  2. R.I. Jaffee, C.T. Sims, and J.J. Harwood, The Effect of Rhenium on the Fabricability and Ductility of Molybdenum and Tungsten, 3rd Plansee Seminar, ed F. Benesovsky (Vienna, Austria: Springer-Verlag, 1959).

    Google Scholar 

  3. D.J. Maykurth, F.C. Holden, and R.I. Jaffee, Electrochemical Society Symp. Rhenium, ed. B.W. Gonser (New York: Elsevier 1962), p. 125.

    Google Scholar 

  4. C.T. Sims and R.I. Jaffee, Trans ASM, 52 (1960), p. 929.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  5. J.G. Booth, R.I. Jaffee, and E.I. Salkovitz, The Mechanisms of the Rhenium-Alloying Effect in Group VI-A Metals, 5th Plansee Seminar, ed. F. Benesovsky (Vienna, Austria: Springer-Verlag, 1959).

    Google Scholar 

  6. A. Lawley and R. Maddin, Trans. TMS-AIME, 224 (1962), pp. 573–583.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  7. A. Kumar and B.L. Eyre, Proc. Roy. Soc. Lond. A, 370 (1980), pp. 431–458.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  8. J. Wadsworth et al., Metall, Trans., 15A (1984), p. 1741.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  9. J. Wadsworth and J.P. Wittenauer, Evolution of Refractory Metals and Alloys, ed. E.N.C. Dalder, T. Grobstein, and C.S. Olsen (Warrendale, PA: TMS, 1994), pp. 85–108.

    Google Scholar 

  10. L.B. Lundeberg et al., Physical Metallurgy and Technology of Molybdenum and Its Alloys, ed. K.H. Miska et al. (Ann Arbor, MI: AMAX, 1985), pp. 13–20.

    Google Scholar 

  11. A.D. Korotaev et al., Rhenium and Rhenium Alloys, ed. B.D. Bryskin (Warrendale, PA: TMS, 1997), p. 671.

    Google Scholar 

  12. J. Wadsworth, T.G. Nieh, and J.J. Stephens, Scripta Metall., 20 (1986) pp. 637–642.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  13. J. Wadsworth, T.G. Nieh, and J.J. Stephens, Inter. Mater. Rev., 33 (1988), pp. 131–150.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  14. D.L. Davidson and F.R. Brotzen, Acta Metall., 18 (1970), pp. 463–470.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  15. W.R. Witzke and P. Stephens, J. Less-Common Metals, 23 (1971), p. 325.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  16. A.D. Korotaev, A.N. Tyumentsev, and Yu.I. Pochivalov, Rhenium and Rhenium Alloys, ed. B.D. Bryskin (Warrendale, PA: TMS, 1997), p. 661.

    Google Scholar 

  17. C.N. Reid, Metall. Trans. A, 12A (1981), pp. 371–377.

    Google Scholar 

  18. S. Mahajan, Metall. Trans. A, 12A (1981), pp. 379–386.

    Google Scholar 

  19. J.L. Garin and R.L. Mannheim, Key Eng. Mater., 189–191 (2001), pp. 394–400.

    Google Scholar 

  20. J.S. Kallend et al., Mater. Sci. Eng., A132 (1991), pp. 1–11.

    Google Scholar 

  21. A.D. Rollett and S.I. Wright, Texture and Anisotropy, ed. U.F. Kocks, C.N. Tomé, and H.-R. Wenk (Cambridge, U.K.: Cambridge University Press, 1998), pp. 191–202.

    Google Scholar 

  22. M.A. Meyers, Mechanics and Materials: Fundamentals and Linkages, ed. M.A. Meyers, R.W. Armstrong, and H.O.K. Kirchner (New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1999), pp. 489–594.

    Google Scholar 

  23. M.A. Meyers, O. Vohringer, and V.A. Lubarda, Acta Mater., 49 (2001), pp. 4025–4039.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  24. U.F. Kocks, Texture and Anisotropy, ed. U.F. Kocks, C.N. Tomé, and H.-R. Wenk (Cambridge, U.K.: Cambridge University Press, 1998), pp. 390–419.

    Google Scholar 

  25. G. Winther, Proc. 19th Risø Inter. Symp. Mater. Sci., ed. J.V. Carstensen et al. (Roskilde, Denmark: Risø National Laboratory, 1998), pp. 185–199.

    Google Scholar 

  26. R.N. Wright and D.E. Mikkola, Metall. Trans. A, 16A (1985), pp. 881–889.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  27. R.N. Wright, J.A. Brusso, and D.E. Mikkola, Mater. Sci. Eng., 73 (1985), pp. 151–164.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  28. R.N. Wright, J.A. Brusso, and D.E. Mikkola, Mater. Sci. Eng., 73 (1985), pp. 151–164.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, the University of Virginia, USA

    S. R. Agnew

  2. Rhenium Alloys, Elyria, Ohio

    T. Leonhardt (vice president and director of R&D)

Authors
  1. S. R. Agnew
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. T. Leonhardt
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Additional information

For more information, contact S.R. Agnew, University of Virginia, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, 116 Engineer’s Way, P.O. Box 400745, Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4745; (434)924-0605; fax (434) 982-5660; e-mail agnew@virginia.edu.

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Cite this article

Agnew, S.R., Leonhardt, T. The low-temperature mechanical behavior of molybdenum-rhenium. JOM 55, 25–29 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-003-0171-2

Download citation

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-003-0171-2

Keywords

Search

Navigation