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Old 11th Jul 2010, 19:57
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An engine I was very familiar with (14 stage axial compressor) used:

Inconel first few stages for birdstrike resistance
Titanium in mid stages for light weight and corrosion resistance
Inconel in the last stages because of high temperature

Often - usually even - it's cycle temp. that dictates the material.
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