Fig.1. SEM (a~d) and TEM (e, f) images of as-cast microstructures of DZ444 alloy with high boron (specimens of Figs.1a and b were etched by electrolyte A which removes the γ’ precipitates in the matrix , specimens of Figs.1c and d were etched by electrolyte B which removes the γ matrix in the alloy) (a) dendrite morphology (b) γ/γ’ eutectic (c) borides (d) multi-phase (generally including γ, η, boride and Ni5Hf phases) eutectic-like constituent (e) TEM image of boride (Inset shows SAED pattern of boride) (f) TEM image of η and Ni5Hf phases (Insets show SAED patterns of Ni5Hf and η) |