The Effect of CoAlO as a Nucleating Agent and Pouring Temperature on the Microstructure and Properties of Inconel 713C Nickel-Based Superalloy Castings.

In this work, three melt-pouring temperatures (1450 °C, 1480 °C, 1520 °C) and CoAlO inoculant contents in the shell mold's primary coating (0 wt%, 5 wt%, and 10 wt%) were selected to study microstructural and mechanical property changes of the Inconel 713C nickel-based superalloy. The castings' phase transformation temperatures, phase constitution, microstructure, and mechanical properties at room and elevated temperatures were investigated via thermodynamical simulations, differential thermal analysis, light and scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and tensile and stress-rupture tests. The pouring temperature and inoculant content strongly influenced the mean equiaxed grain size, which ranged between 2.

Influence of Al/Ti Ratio and Ta Concentration on the As-Cast Microstructure, Phase Composition, and Phase Transformation Temperatures of Lost-Wax Ni-Based Superalloy Castings.

The as-cast microstructure, alloying element segregation, solidification behavior, and thermal stability of model superalloys based on Inconel 740 with various Al/Ti ratios (0.7, 1.5, 3.

Analysis of γ' Precipitates, Carbides and Nano-Borides in Heat-Treated Ni-Based Superalloy Using SEM, STEM-EDX, and HRSTEM.

The microstructure of a René 108 Ni-based superalloy was systematically investigated by X-ray diffraction, light microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and electron microscopy techniques. The material was investment cast in a vacuum and then solution treated (1200 °C-2h) and aged (900 °C-8h). The γ matrix is mainly strengthened by the ordered L1 γ' phase, with the mean γ/γ' misfit, δ, +0.

Characterization of γ' Precipitates in Cast Ni-Based Superalloy and Their Behaviour at High-Homologous Temperatures Studied by TEM and in Situ XRD.

In situ X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy has been used to investigate René 108 Ni-based superalloy after short-term annealing at high-homologous temperatures. Current work is focused on characterisation of γ' precipitates, their volume fraction, evolution of the lattice parameter of γ and γ' phases and misfit parameter of γ' in the matrix. Material in the initial condition is characterised by a high-volume fraction (over 63%) of γ' precipitates.

Fabrication and Characterization of the Newly Developed Superalloys Based on Inconel 740.

The chemical composition of standard Inconel 740 superalloy was modified by changes in the Al/Ti ratio (0.7, 1.5, 3.

Author Correction: Risk factors for serious morbidity, prolonged length of stay and hospital readmission after laparoscopic appendectomy - results from Pol-LA (Polish Laparoscopic Appendectomy) multicenter large cohort study.

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Risk factors for serious morbidity, prolonged length of stay and hospital readmission after laparoscopic appendectomy - results from Pol-LA (Polish Laparoscopic Appendectomy) multicenter large cohort study.

Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) for treatment of acute appendicitis has gained acceptance with its considerable benefits over open appendectomy. LA, however, can involve some adverse outcomes: morbidity, prolonged length of hospital stay (LOS) and hospital readmission. Identification of predictive factors may help to identify and tailor treatment for patients with higher risk of these adverse events.

The significant impact of age on the clinical outcomes of laparoscopic appendectomy: Results from the Polish Laparoscopic Appendectomy multicenter large cohort study.

Acute appendicitis (AA) is the most common surgical emergency and can occur at any age. Nearly all of the studies comparing outcomes of appendectomy between younger and older patients set cut-off point at 65 years. In this multicenter observational study, we aimed to compare laparoscopic appendectomy for AA in various groups of patients with particular interest in the elderly and very elderly in comparison to younger adults.

Microstructure of Haynes 282 Superalloy after Vacuum Induction Melting and Investment Casting of Thin-Walled Components.

The aim of this work was to characterize the microstructure of the as-cast Haynes 282 alloy. Observations and analyses were carried out using techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), light microscopy (LM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), wave length dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (WDS), auger electron spectroscopy (AES) and electron energy-loss spectrometry (EELS). The phases identified in the as-cast alloy include: γ (gamma matrix), γ' (matrix strengthening phase), (TiMoCr)C (primary carbide), TiN (primary nitride), σ (sigma-TCP phase), (TiMo)₂SC (carbosulphide) and a lamellar constituent consisting of molybdenum and chromium rich secondary carbide phase together with γ phase.