Microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti-40 wt pct Ta (Ti-15 at. pct Ta)
- Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States)
Of the [beta]-isomorphous Ti-X alloy systems, Ti-Ta is one of the least studied. In the current work, the microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti-40 wt pct Ta (Ti-15 at. pct Ta) are investigated. Annealing at 810 C produces a two-phase microstructure consisting of Ti-rich [alpha] idiomorphs in a continuous Ta-rich [beta] matrix; this suggest the [beta]-transus temperature is higher than indicated by the most recently published phase diagram. Water quenching from 810 C caused the [beta] phase to partially transform to orthorhombic martensite ([alpha][double prime]), while furnace cooling yields secondary [alpha]. The primary [alpha] formed isothermally remains unchanged in both cases. Subsequent aging causes transformation of the martensite to type 1 [alpha] plus residual [beta], with a corresponding increase in strength and decrease in ductility. The maximum ductility (20 pct elongation) occurs in the water-quenched condition in which metastable [beta] is retained. Analysis of the true stress-true strain data suggests that transformation-induced plasticity may contribute to the enhanced ductility of the water-quenched material.
- OSTI ID:
- 7072953
- Journal Information:
- Metallurgical Transactions, A (Physical Metallurgy and Materials Science); (United States), Journal Name: Metallurgical Transactions, A (Physical Metallurgy and Materials Science); (United States) Vol. 25:3; ISSN 0360-2133; ISSN MTTABN
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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