Effect of heat treatment processing on microstructure and tensile properties of Ti-6Al-4V-10Nb alloy

Effects of heat treatment processing on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti-6Al-4V-10Nb alloy were investigated. The microstructures were investigated by SEM, TEM and XRD, and the mechanical properties were evaluated by tensile tests at room and elevated temperatures. The results indicate that the lath-like and globular primary α phase, secondary α phase and β phase are obtained after forging and heat treatment processing. The size of secondary α phase is much smaller than that of primary α phase. After heat treatment, the volume fraction of primary α phase is decreased, and that of secondary α phase is increased. With the increase of solution temperature, the volume fraction of primary α phase is gradually decreased, and that of secondary α phase is obviously increased. The yield strength and tensile strength of Ti-6Al-4V-10Nb alloy are significantly enhanced with the solution temperature increasing.

Oxidation resistance of powder metallurgy Ti-45Al-10Nb alloy at high temperature

TiAl alloy with high Nb content,nominally Ti-45Al-10Nb,was prepared by powder metallurgy,and the oxidation resistance at 850,900,and 950℃was investigated.The high-temperature oxidation-resistance mechanism and oxidation dynamics were discussed following the oxide skin morphology and microstructural evolution analysis.The oxide skin structures were similar for 850 and 900℃,with TiO_(2)+Al_(2)O_(3)mixture covering TiO_(2)with dispersed Nb_(2)O_(5).At 950℃,the oxide skin was divided into four sublayers,from the outside to the parent metal:loose TiO_(2)+Al_(2)O_(3),dense Al_(2)O_(3),dense TiO_(2)+Nb_(2)O_(5),and TiO_(2)matrix with dispersed Nb_(2)O_(5).The Nb layer suppressed the outward diffusion of Ti atoms,hindering the growth of TiO_(2),and simultaneously promote the formation of a continuous Al_(2)O_(3)protective layer,providing the alloy with long-term high-temperature oxidation resistance.

Deformation-induced α_2/γ Interfaces in a Hot-deformed Ti-45Al-10Nb Alloy

The structure change of α2/γ interface in a Ti-45Al-10Nb alloy induced by hot deformation was investigated by conventional and high-resolution transmission eIectron microscopy. Two types of hot deformation induced special α2/γ intedeces, coherent intedeces with high density of ledges and semi-coherent α2/γ intedeces were found to be due to the absorption of mobile dislocations into the α2/γ inteface. For the misoriented semi-coherent α2/γ interfaces, the densities of dislocation ledges increase with the misoriented angle between (111)γ and (0001)α2 planes, and 1/3[111] Frank partial dislocations were involved in the dislocation ledges. Formation mechanism of these deformation-induced α2/γ interfaces was discussed to be related to the role of α2/γ interface5 adjusting the deformation as a dislocation sink absorbing the slipping dislocations in the γ phase

Superplasticity of a Ti-24Al-14Nb-3V-0.5Mo Intermetallic Alloy

Superplastic properties and microstructural evolution of a Ti-24Al-14Nb-3V-0.5Mo (at. pct) intermetallic alloy were studied. Optimum superplastic properties were obtained for temperatures in the interval 960℃≤5 T≤5980℃. The apparent activation energy in the superplastic regime was determined and the deformation mechanism was also discussed. Based on the studies, a curve panel with three sheets sandwich structure was fabricated successfully. The microstructures corresponding to different strain in the part were also studied.

Texture Evaluation of α_2 Phase in Ti-25Al-10Nb-3V-1Mo Alloy Sheet

The texture evaluation of α2 phase in Ti-25Al-10Nb-3V-1Mo sheet during rolling and annealing has been investigated by means of microstructure observation and ODF analysis. From the weak initial {1010} (1210) and {0001}(1210) textures a {1210}(1010) texture and a {0001}(uvtw)fibre texture are formed after cold rolling. The {0001} (1210) texture is also strengthened simultaneously. The activation process of slip systems is discussed concerning formation of the rolling texture. Because of the disappearance of {0001} (nvtw) fibre texture the primary recrystallization process should occur and the {1210}(1010) texture forms during annealing

Effect of post-weld heat treatment on microstructure and properties of Ti-23Al-17Nb alloy laser beam welding joints

The mechanical properties of Ti-23Al-17Nb (mole fraction,%) laser beam welding alloy joint at room temperature are comparable to that of the base materials.However,the strength and ductility of the as-welded joint deteriorate seriously after high temperature circulation.The effect of post-welded heat treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the joint was investigated.The heat treatment was taken at 980 ℃ for 1.5 h,then furnace cooling and air cooling were performed separately.The results indicate that proper post-welded heat treatment improves the ductility of the joint at high temperature.

Microstructure and mechanical properties of cast Ti-47Al-2Cr-2Nb alloy melted in various crucibles

The main factors limiting the mass production of TiAI-based components are the high reactivity of TiAl- based alloys with the crucible or mould at high temperature. In this work, various crucibles （e.g. CaO, Y203 ceramic crucibles and water-cooled copper crucible） were used to fabricate the Ti-47Al-2Cr-2Nb alloy in a vacuum induction furnace. The effects of crucible materials and melting parameters on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the alloy were analyzed by means of microstructure observation, chemical analysis, tensile test and fracture surface observation. The possibilities of melting TiAI alloys in crucibles made of CaO and Y2O3 refractory materials were also discussed.

DEFORMATION-INDUCED α2→γ TRANSFORMATION IN A HOT DEFORMED Ti-45A1-10Nb ALLOY

High-resolution transmission electron microscope (HRTEM) was employed to investigate the deformation-induced α2→γ phase transformation phenomenon in a hot deformed Ti-45Al-10Nb alloy. Such a tronsformation can be nucleated either at α2/γ interfaces or at stacking faults on the basal planes of the α2 phase. The growth of deformation-induced γplate is accomplished by the motion of α/6<100> Shockley partials on alternate basal planes (0001)α2, and the α/6<100> Shockley partials move in coordination rather than sweep on (0001)α2 plane one by one. It appears that no atom transportation is involved in this stress-induced α2→γ transfromation.

Effects of solution time on microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti-22Al-24Nb alloy

In this research, the changing rules of billet forged Ti-22 Al-24 Nb alloy with various solution time were studied, and the mechanical properties of different microstructure were tested at the room temperature. The results indicate that the(α2+O+B2) three-phase microstructure with equiaxed grains was acquired by Ti-22 Al-24 Nb alloy billet forging, and the average size of the grains was about 300 μm. With the increase of solution time, the primary lath-shaped O phase began to dissolve, and then the equiaxial α2 phase started to dissolve, but the undissolved α2/O phase began to be equiaxial and grow. The grains of original B2 phase recrystallized and grew. After the 2 h solution treatment, the recrystallization of grains was completed basically and the average size of the grains was about 100 μm. After the 2.5 h solution treatment, the strength of the alloy decreased, and the plasticity increased. However, when the solution treatment increased to 3 h, the plasticity decreased but the strength increased. The optimal solution parameters of Ti-22 Al-24 Nb alloy were the holding time of 2 h, the solution temperature of 1 000 ?C, and water cooling. Excellent comprehensive mechanical properties can be accquired under these parameters. The tensile strength, the yield strength, the elasticity modulus, the elongation, and the section shrinkage were 950 MPa, 915 MPa, 90 GPa, 15.69% and 42.28%, respectively.

Gradient nanostructure,enhanced surface integrity and fatigue resistance of Ti-6Al-7Nb alloy processed by surface mechanical attrition treatment

Current Ti-based orthopedic implants often suffer from fatigue damage,therefore shortening their service lifespan.To solve this issue,in this study,mechanically polished Ti-6Al-7Nb(P-Ti6Al7Nb)was subjected to surface mechanical attrition treatment(SMAT).Effects of various SMAT process parameters,including ball diameter and treatment duration,on the surface integrity of P-Ti6Al7Nb were investigated,specifically in terms of surface quality,surface nanocrystalline layer,and residual stress.Subsequently,the microstructure,in-depth residual stress and microhardness distributions,surface roughness,and fatigue behavior in simulated body fluids of optimally SMATed Ti-6Al-7Nb(S-Ti6Al7Nb)were examined and compared to those of P-Ti6Al7Nb.Results showed that based on the experimental conditions established in the present research,the optimal parameters were determined to be a 3 mm ball diameter and a 15 min treatment duration,which resulted in excellent surface integrity;S-Ti6Al7Nb showed a 300μm-thick gradient nanostructured layer comprising the thickest nanocrystalline layer of about 20μm,a 1000μm-deep residual compressive stress field with the maximum surface residual compressive stress,and a microconcave topography but free of any defects or cracks.The microstructural evolution mechanism was also elucidated,revealing that the combination of multidirectional primary and secondary twins’intersections and twin-dislocation interactions contributed to grain refinement.Compared to P-Ti6Al7Nb,S-Ti6Al7Nb exhibited a 40%improvement in fatigue strength,owing to synergistic effects of the gradient nanostructured layer,surface work hardening,high amplitude of residual compressive stress,and improved surface integrity.These factors effectively prevented the initiation of fatigue crack at the surface and shifted it to the sublayer,and inhibited the subsequent crack propagation.

固溶处理对Ti-14Al-10Nb合金组织及摩擦磨损性能的影响

研究了固溶处理对Ti-14Al-10Nb合金显微组织和摩擦磨损性能的影响规律。结果表明,锻态Ti-14Al-10Nb合金的显微组织由α_(2)相和β相组成,其中α_(2)相呈细小、弯曲的棒状形态。固溶温度的升高促进了显微组织中α_(2)相向β相的转变,导致α_(2)相的含量减少,同时棒状α_(2)相的形态逐渐粗化。锻态Ti-14Al-10Nb合金的摩擦因数及磨损量均小于经固溶处理后试样,表明锻态时合金的耐磨性较好;而且随着固溶温度的升高,α_(2)相溶解程度增加,合金耐磨性随之下降。Ti-14Al-10Nb合金主要磨损形式为磨粒磨损和氧化磨损。

Mechanism and morphology evolution of the O phase transformation in Ti-22Al-25Nb alloy

The phase transformation and microstructure in Ti-22Al-25Nb alloy are extremely complex.In this work,the morphology evolution of the O phase during the heating and cooling process was investigated by electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD)and first-principles calculations.The results show that the O→α_(2)phase transformation process during the heating process is as follows:spheroidization of the O phase occurs first,then theα_(2)phase nucleates in the spheroidized O phase,grows and replaces the O phase,completing the O→α_(2)phase transformation.In the meanwhile,the diffusion of Nb from Nb-poor O to Nb-rich B2 phases is a back-diffusion process.According to first-principles calculations,the driving force of the O→α_(2)phase transformation is the difference in the free energies of formation for the two phases(0.09 eV/atom).When the Nb content is greater than 15.625%,the lattice distortion of theα_(2)phase sharply increases,and the distortion energy drives the back-diffusion of Nb.During the cooling process,theα_(2)→O phase transformation is difficult and slow due to the difficult diffusion of Nb from the B2 toα_(2)phases.When holding for 60 min at 960℃,the coarseα_(2)phase gradually transforms to the O phase from the margin to the inside,forming a dispersed mixed structure of the O andα_(2)phases.During the B2→O transformation,the nucleation of the O phase induces a high stress region,in the range of approximately 200 nm.

Hot deformation behavior and process parameters optimization of Ti-6Al-7Nb alloy using constitutive modeling and 3D processing map

The isothermal compression test for Ti-6Al-7Nb alloy was conducted by using Gleeble-3800 thermal simulator.The hot deformation behavior of Ti-6Al-7Nb alloy was investigated in the deformation temperature ranges of 940-1030℃and the strain rate ranges of 0.001-10 s^(-1).Meanwhile,the activation energy of thermal deformation was computed.The results show that the flow stress of Ti-6Al-7Nb alloy increases with increasing the strain rate and decreasing the deformation temperature.The activation energy of thermal deformation for Ti-6Al-7Nb alloy is much greater than that for self-diffusion ofα-Ti andβ-Ti.Considering the influence of strain on flow stress,the strain-compensated Arrhenius constitutive model of Ti-6Al-7Nb alloy was established.The error analysis shows that the model has higher accuracy,and the correlation coefficient r and average absolute relative error are 0.9879 and 4.11%,respectively.The processing map(PM)of Ti-6Al-7Nb alloy was constructed by the dynamic materials model and Prasad instability criterion.According to PM and microstructural observation,it is found that the main form of instability zone is local flow,and the deformation mechanisms of the stable zone are mainly superplasticity and dynamic recrystallization.The optimal processing parameters of Ti-6Al-7Nb alloy are determined as follows:960-995℃/0.01-0.18 s^(-1)and 1000-1030℃/0.001-0.01 s^(-1).

Quantitative analysis on microstructure evolution of Ti-6Al-2Zr-2Sn-2Mo-1.5Cr-2Nb alloy during isothermal compression

Isothermal compression tests of Ti-6Al-2Zr-2Sn-2Mo-1.5Cr-2Nb alloy were conducted at a Gleeble-1500 simulator in deformation temperature range of 1103–1243K, strain rate range of 0.01–5.00 s-1and height reduction range of 50 %–70 %. The effects of processing parameters on morphology, grain size and contents of a and b phases were discussed based on the quantitative microstructure examination, and the detailed explanation was shown. The results show that b transformed matrix will obviously grow up at higher deformation temperature or lower strain rate because of low grain growth activation energies. The content of a phase will decrease at higher deformation temperature or higher strain rate due to the phase transformation. Some elongated a or b grains exist at higher strain rate, implying that the dominant softening mechanism is dynamic recovery. The effect of height reduction on b transformed matrix is negligible, but the height reduction has some effects on the morphology of primary a phase.

Effects of Nb content in Ti–Ni–Nb brazing alloys on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti–22Al–25Nb alloy brazed joints

Vacuum brazing was successfully used to join Ti-22Al-25Nb alloy using Ti-Ni-Nb brazing alloys prepared by arc-melting. The influence of Nb content in the Ti-Ni-Nb brazing alloys on the interfacial microstructure and mechanical properties of the brazed joints was investigated. The results showed that the interfacial microstructure of brazed joint consisted of B2, O, ？3, and Ti2 Ni phase, while the width of brazing seams varied at different Nb contents. The room temperature shear strength reached359 MPa when the joints were brazed with eutectic Ti40Ni40Nb20 alloy at 1180？C for 20 min, and it was321, 308 and 256 MPa at 500, 650 and 800？C, respectively. Cracks primarily initiated and propagated in ？3compounds, and partially traversed B2＋O region. Moreover, the fracture surface displayed typical ductile dimples when cracks propagated through B2＋O region, which was favorable for the mechanical properties of the brazed joint.