Determination of matrix and precipitate elastic constants in (γ–γ′) Ni-base model alloys, and their relevance to rafting

A complete set of high-temperature data relevant to rafting, i.e. the elastic constants of the individual γ and γ′ phases and the elevated temperature lattice mismatch between the phases, was generated for two model ternary Ni–Al–Mo single crystal alloys. The directionality of rafting was examined experimentally in the same alloys upon uniaxial loading in compression and tension along a 〈100〉 cube axis. The key material properties and corresponding directional coarsening observations are discussed in view of the various models for rafting published in the literature.