MARTENSITIC STEEL HAVING A Z-PHASE, POWDER AND COMPONENT

Abstract

An alloy which includes at least the following (in % by weight): carbon (C): 0.15%-0.25%; silicon (Si): 0.0%-0.08%; manganese (Mn): 0.03%-0.20%; chromium (Cr): 9.5%-10.5%; molybdenum (Mo): 0.4%-1.0%; tungsten (W): 1.6%-2.4%; cobalt (Co): 2.5%-3.5%; nickel (Ni): 0.0%-0.40%; boron (B): 0.003%-0.02%; nitrogen (N): 0.0%-0.40%; titanium (Ti): 0.02%-0.10%; vanadium (V): 0.10%-0.30%; niobium (Nb): 0.02%-0.08%; copper (Cu): 1.20%-2.10%; and aluminum (Al): 0.003%-0.06%, in particular 0.005%-0.04%; the remainder being iron (Fe).

Description

FIELD OF INVENTION

The invention relates to a martensitic steel comprising Z phase, powder and a component comprising the steel.

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

In accordance with use conditions, forged rotor disks have hitherto been made of various forging steels. Thus, a steel based on NiCrMoV has been used for compressor disks and a steel based on CrMoWVNbN has been used for turbine disks. The use conditions and the design requirements are decisive for the choice of the forging material.

In the selection of the forging material, it is always necessary to ensure a balance of strength and toughness in order to meet design requirements.

The material having the highest use temperature is at present a steel based on CrMoWVNbN and also a steel based on CrMoCoVB. Both materials are unsuitable in the 800-900 MPa strength class for use above 773 K or 823 K.

For higher use temperatures, nickel materials are at present under discussion. Nevertheless, present-day studies indicate that ferrous alloys can be used at up to 873 K.

Unfortunately, the components have the following disadvantages, for which reason use is advised against: —very high costs compared to a disk made of steel, —new fracture mechanics concepts have to be developed, —longer processing times during manufacture.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

It is therefore an object of the invention to solve the abovementioned problem.

The problem is solved by an alloy as claimed, a powder as claimed and a component or blank as claimed.

The dependent claims list further advantageous measures which can be combined with one another in any way in order to achieve further advantages.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION

The alloy composition of martensitic steels has hitherto been restricted by the formation of the Z phase within the time over which the component is utilized.

The alloy of the invention comprises at least (in % by weight):

• • carbon (C): 0.15%-0.25%,
  • preferably 0.19%-0.21%,
  • silicon (Si): 0.0%-0.08%,
  • preferably 0.0%-0.06%,
  • manganese (Mn): 0.03%-0.20%,
  • preferably 0.05%-0.15%,
  • chromium (Cr): 9.5%-10.5%,
  • preferably 9.8%-10.2%,
  • molybdenum (Mo): 0.4%-1.0%,
  • preferably 0.6%-0.8%,
  • tungsten (W): 1.6%-2.4%,
  • preferably 1.9%-2.1%,
  • cobalt (Co): 2.5%-3.5%,
  • preferably 2.8%-3.2%,
  • nickel (Ni): 0.0%-0.40%,
  • preferably 0.0%-0.20%,
  • boron (B): 0.003%-0.02%,
  • preferably 0.006%-0.01%,
  • nitrogen (N): 0.0%-0.40%,
  • preferably 0.0%-0.20%,
  • titanium (Ti): 0.02%-0.10%,
  • preferably 0.04%-0.08%,
  • vanadium (V): 0.10%-0.30%,
  • preferably 0.15%-0.25%,
  • niobium (Nb): 0.02%-0.08%,
  • preferably 0.04%-0.06%,
  • copper (Cu): 1.20%-2.10%,
  • preferably 1.65%-1.85%,
  • aluminum (Al): 0.003%-0.06%,
  • in particular 0.005%-0.04%,
  • balance iron (Fe),
  • in particular consisting of these elements.

New concepts enable the limit to be shifted: a) shifting of the formation of the Z-phase towards 200 000 hours, b) formation of the Z-phase before commencement of the time over which the later GT forged component is utilized.

As a consequence, the mechanical properties no longer change over the time of utilization as a result of the formation of the Z-phase. Instead, the characteristic values due to the formation of the Z-phase are much more constant. Design of the components is possible.

An advantageous embodiment is (in % by weight):

• • carbon (C): 0.20%,
  • silicon (Si): 0.06%,
  • manganese (Mn): 0.10%,
  • chromium (Cr): 10%,
  • molybdenum (Mo): 0.7%,
  • tungsten (W): 2.0%,
  • cobalt (Co): 3.0%,
  • nickel (Ni): 0.0%,
  • boron (B): 0.010%,
  • nitrogen (N): 0.0%,
  • titanium (Ti): 0.05%,
  • vanadium (V): 0.20%,
  • niobium (Nb): 0.05%,
  • copper (Cu): 1.75%,
  • aluminum (Al): 0.02%,
  • balance iron (Fe).

Apart from the use as forged disk in a gas turbine, further uses are conceivable, for example gas turbine compressor blades, steam turbine blade or as steam turbine forged part.

The advantages are: —expansion of the use range of “inexpensive” iron-based alloys compared to “expensive nickel-based materials”, —faster workability of the rotor components based on iron (9%-11% of Cr) compared to nickel-based materials, —experience from the construction, finishing and production of the high-alloy iron-based alloys can largely be carried over; this helps, for example, in all probabilistic approaches (e.g. fracture mechanics =>minimized risk), —use temperature can be increased and therefore makes power and performance increases for the machine possible without external cooling being necessary.

Claims

1. An alloy comprising at least (in % by weight): carbon (C): 0.15%-0.25%,silicon (Si): 0.0%-0.08%,manganese (Mn): 0.03%-0.20%,chromium (Cr): 9.5%-10.5%,molybdenum (Mo): 0.4%-1.0%,tungsten (W): 1.6%-2.4%,cobalt (Co): 2.5%-3.5%,nickel (Ni): 0.0%-0.40%,boron (B): 0.003%-0.02%,nitrogen (N): 0.0%-0.40%,titanium (Ti): 0.02%-0.10%,vanadium (V): 0.10%-0.30%,niobium (Nb): 0.02%-0.08%,copper (Cu): 1.20%-2.10%,aluminum (Al): 0.003%-0.06%,balance iron (Fe). in particular consisting of these elements.

2. A powder comprising: an alloy as claimed in claim 1.

3. A component or blank comprising: at least an alloy as claimed in claim 1.

4. The alloy as claimed in one or more of claim 1 comprising 0.2% by weight of carbon (C).

5. The alloy as claimed in claim 1 comprising 0.06% by weight of silicon (Si).

6. The alloy as claimed in claim 1 comprising 0.1% by weight of manganese (Mn).

7. The alloy as claimed in claim 1 comprising 10.00% by weight of chromium (Cr).

8. The alloy as claimed in claim 1 one or more comprising 0.7% by weight of molybdenum (Mo).

9. The alloy as claimed in claim 1 comprising 2.0% by weight of tungsten (W).

10. The alloy as claimed in claim 1 comprising 3.0% by weight of cobalt (Co).

11. The alloy as claimed in claim 1 comprising 0.0% by weight of nickel (Ni) except for contamination level.

12. The alloy as claimed in claim 1 comprising 0.010% by weight of boron (B).

13. The alloy as claimed in claim 1 comprising 0.0% by weight of nitrogen (N) except for contamination level.

14. The alloy as claimed in claim 1 comprising 0.05% by weight of titanium (Ti).

15. The alloy as claimed in claim 1 comprising 0.20% by weight of vanadium (V).

16. The alloy as claimed in claim 1 one or more comprising 0.05% by weight of niobium (Nb).

17. The alloy as claimed in claim 1 comprising 1.75% by weight of copper (Cu).

18. The alloy as claimed in claim 1 comprising 0.02% by weight of aluminum (Al).

19. The alloy as claimed in claim 1, comprising at least (in % by weight): carbon (C): 0.19%-0.21%,silicon (Si): 0.0%-0.06%,manganese (Mn): 0.05%-0.15%,chromium (Cr): 9.8%-10.2%,molybdenum (Mo): 0.6%-0.8%,tungsten (W): 1.9%-2.1%,cobalt (Co): 2.8%-3.2%,nickel (Ni): 0.0%-0.20%,boron (B): 0.006%-0.01%,nitrogen (N): 0.0%-0.20%,titanium (Ti): 0.04%-0.08%,vanadium (V): 0.15%-0.25%,niobium (Nb): 0.04%-0.06%,copper (Cu): 1.65%-1.85%,aluminum (Al): 0.005%-0.04%,balance iron (Fe).

20. The alloy as claimed in claim 1, comprising (in % by weight): carbon (C): 0.20%,silicon (Si): 0.06%,manganese (Mn): 0.10%,chromium (Cr): 10%,molybdenum (Mo): 0.7%,tungsten (W): 2.0%,cobalt (Co): 3.0%,nickel (Ni): 0.0%,boron (B): 0.010%,nitrogen (N): 0.0%,titanium (Ti): 0.05%,vanadium (V): 0.20%,niobium (Nb): 0.05%,copper (Cu): 1.75%,aluminum (Al): 0.02%,balance iron (Fe).

21. An alloy consisting of the elements as claimed in claim 1.

22. An alloy consisting of the elements as claimed in claim 19.

23. An alloy consisting of the elements as claimed in claim 20.