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Nickel-Based Superalloys & Single-Crystal Blades Explained

Nickel-Based Superalloys & Single-Crystal Blades Explained

Comprehensive academic module examining the metallurgy of high-temperature nickel-based superalloys. Covers face-centered cubic (FCC) gamma matrix and ordered gamma prime precipitate strengthening mechanisms, single-crystal casting via the Bridgman directional solidification process, external aerodynamic airfoil geometry, internal cooling architectures, thermal barrier coatings (TBCs), and high-temperature environmental degradation...

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Keywords:
Gas Turbine Engines, Single-Crystal Blades, Precipitation Strengthening, Aerospace Engineering, Nickel-Based Superalloys, Thermal Barrier Coatings, Bridgman Process, Material Science
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Material Type:
Online Course Module
Date Added to MERLOT:
November 3, 2026
Date Modified in MERLOT:
November 3, 2026
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Submitter:
Jacob Gan
Primary Audience:
High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School
Technical Format:
Website
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Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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