Strain rate sensitivity, microstructure variations, and stress-assisted β → α" phase transformation investigation on the mechanical behavior of dual-phase titanium alloys
Journal Article
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· Materials Characterization
- Purdue Univ., West Lafayette, IN (United States)
- Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Lemont, IL (United States)
In this study, the microstructures of three widely used dual-phase titanium alloys: Ti-6Al-4V, Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-2Mo, and Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo are characterized using backscatter electron imaging and the deformation behaviors in their individual α and β phases are investigated using in situ high-energy X-ray diffraction during uniaxial tension experiments. This is accompanied by calculation of the strain rate sensitivity (SRS) in these alloys, as a function of applied loading. The results of the calculated SRS and the mechanical response (in terms of lattice strains and hardening behaviors) are rationalized based on the local microstructure, composition, and texture of the alloy. A stress-induced β (BCC) to α" (orthorhombic) phase transformation is observed during the in-situ diffraction experiment, which permitted analysis of the lattice strain evolution during the phase transformation. Results from this study provide insights into the relationship between microstructure, composition, applied loading, and the deformation behavior, including effects on loading with time holds. Specifically, the results show that the microstructure, and not necessarily the chemical composition (Mo content), along with the applied loading have a dominant role in the observed SRS variation in titanium alloys. Further, the evolution of the α" (orthorhombic) phase is observed for the first time during deformation of an industrially relevant titanium alloy, Ti-6246.
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States). Advanced Photon Source (APS)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- Pratt & Whitney; USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
- Grant/Contract Number:
- AC02-06CH11357
- OSTI ID:
- 1659435
- Journal Information:
- Materials Characterization, Journal Name: Materials Characterization Vol. 166; ISSN 1044-5803
- Publisher:
- ElsevierCopyright Statement
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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