Influence of Vanadium Additions on the Performance of Mo<sub>3</sub>Si

Abstract

Several molybdenum silicides based alloys were produced by arc cast method with different vanadium additions. The microstructures revealed mainly single phase in samples with precipitation of second phases segregated to the grain boundaries. Lattice parameter and density measurements with different V concentrations have been correlated with lattice distortion. Mechanical properties studies were carried out, showing a decreasing behavior in microhardness while fracture toughness value increases at intermediate concentrations. Results indicated that vanadium alloying produces a significant effect on grain growth behavior and second phase precipitation.