Plasma spheroidisation of Inconel 718

Makhofane Milton M.; Bissett Hertzog; Kolesnikov Andrei V.; Premlall Kasturie; van der Merwe Ryno

doi:10.1051/matecconf/202440603007

MATEC Web of Conferences (Jan 2024)

Plasma spheroidisation of Inconel 718

Makhofane Milton M.,
Bissett Hertzog,
Kolesnikov Andrei V.,
Premlall Kasturie,
van der Merwe Ryno

Affiliations

Makhofane Milton M.: The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation SOC Ltd (Necsa)
Bissett Hertzog: The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation SOC Ltd (Necsa)
Kolesnikov Andrei V.: Department of Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical, and Material Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology
Premlall Kasturie: Department of Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical, and Material Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology
van der Merwe Ryno: The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation SOC Ltd (Necsa)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202440603007
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 406
p. 03007

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In this study, size fractions of 45-63 µm and 63-75 µm, irregular shaped Inconel 718 powders were spheroidised utilising the Tekna plasma system. The effect of plasma power and powder feed rate on the percentage spheroidisation of Inconel powder particles were investigated. The results proved that the Tekna plasma system can effectively spheroidise irregular shaped Inconel 718 powder particles. The flowability of the spheroidised Inconel 718 powder was significantly improved.

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ISSN: 2261-236X (Online)
Publisher: EDP Sciences
Country of publisher: France
LCC subjects: Technology: Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
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