Computer simulation and experimental investigation of the spinodal decomposition in the {beta} Ti-Cr binary alloy system
- Nagoya Inst. of Tech. (Japan). Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering
The spinodal decomposition of the {beta} Ti-Cr binary alloys system is still questionable, because there are only rare experimental and thermodynamics data; moreover, simulation results for a real alloy system have not been found. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and quantitative computer simulations based on Khachaturyan`s diffusion equation have been employed to study the microstructural evolution occurring in the metastable {beta} Ti-Cr alloys. The study results reveal that the metastable {beta} Ti-Cr undergoes a phase separation reaction {beta} {yields} titanium rich ({beta}{sub 1}) + chromium rich ({beta}{sub 2}) through a spinodal decomposition. The coherent two-phase fields show extremely fine platelike precipitates distributed homogeneously through the bcc matrix, which are parallel to the {l_brace}100{r_brace} plane. Those precipitates are highly elastic induced from the first step of the phase separation. There is good agreement between the observed microstructure and the simulation results. The mode of formation of {alpha} phase is also discussed.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- OSTI ID:
- 616430
- Journal Information:
- Metallurgical and Materials Transactions. A, Physical Metallurgy and Materials Science, Journal Name: Metallurgical and Materials Transactions. A, Physical Metallurgy and Materials Science Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 29; ISSN 1073-5623; ISSN MMTAEB
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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