Accession Number:

ADA010468

Title:

Mechanical, Corrosion, and Fatigue Properties of 15-5 PH, Inconel 718, and Rene 41 Weldments

Descriptive Note:

Research and development rept.

Corporate Author:

DAVID W TAYLOR NAVAL SHIP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER BETHESDA MD

Personal Author(s):

• Hack, Harvey P.

Report Date:

1975-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

44.0

Abstract:

Weldments of three hydrofoil strutfoil candidate materials 15-5 PH stainless steel, Inconel 718, and Rene 41 for hydrofoils were prepared. Mechanical, fatigue, corrosion fatigue, and corrosion tests were performed on these materials with various postweld heat treatments. Results of tensile, impact fatigue, stress corrosion, general corrosion, and crevice corrosion tests are presented. Weld procedures, problems, and machining difficulties are noted. The corrosion properties of Rene 41 and Inconel 718 are superior to 15-5 PH stainless steel however difficulty in welding and machining these nickelbase alloys in thick sections make their application to hydrofoils highly unlikely without further development. Although not performing as well in seawater as the other two alloys, 15-5 PH is considerably easier to fabricate and therefore warrants consideration for hydrofoil struts and foils.

Descriptors:

• *STAINLESS STEEL
• *WELDMENTS
• *NICKEL ALLOYS
• *HYDROFOILS
• MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
• CORROSION
• HEAT TREATMENT
• FATIGUE(MECHANICS)
• STRUTS
• WELDING
• HYDROFOIL CRAFT

Subject Categories:

• Properties of Metals and Alloys
• Couplers, Fasteners and Joints
• Marine Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE