Mechanical and thermophysical properties of high-temperature Ir_xRe_1−x alloys

Abstract

The IrxRe1−x (0.1≤ x ≤0.7) alloys are hexagonal structured inclusion material used in an on-orbit communication satellite. The characteristic features of high-temperature alloys IrxRe1−x (0.1≤ x ≤0.7) are investigated by the theoretical evaluation of thermophysical and ultrasonic properties at room temperature. Initially, higher-order elastic constants of the alloys are calculated using the simple interaction potential model approach. With the help of this other elastic moduli, elastic stiffness constants and hardness parameters are estimated at room temperature for elastic and mechanical characterization. Later on, the ultrasonic velocity and thermal relaxation time of chosen alloys are evaluated utilizing calculated values of SOECs and lattice parameters within the same physical conditions. The orientation-dependent ultrasonic velocities and thermal relaxation time have been also evaluated for the determination of anisotropic behaviour and thermophysical properties. The obtained results are analysed to explore the inherent properties of IrxRe1−x alloys.