Advanced gas atomization processing for Ti and Ti alloy powder manufacturing
The feasibility of a precision ceramic pouring tube has been demonstrated for efficient production of large quantities of fine spherical powders of pure Ti and Ti alloys by an advanced gas atomization method during initial trials of Ti alloy pouring and free-fall gas atomization. The experiments at University of Birmingham utilized a novel ceramic/metal composite tundish/pour tube and existing bottom pouring cold wall crucible induction melting capability, with pouring stream temperatures measured by a 2-color pyrometer. Minimal reaction/dissolution of both pour tubes was verified by microscopic and micro-analytical examination. The trials produced a chill cast ingot and spherical powder of Ti-6Al-4V (wt.%) and the composition and microstructure of both also were analyzed. Progress on close-coupled gas atomization studies at Iowa State University also will be reported.
- Research Organization:
- Ames Laboratory (AMES), Ames, IA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-07CH11358
- OSTI ID:
- 977055
- Report Number(s):
- IS-M 956
- Journal Information:
- MS 2010, Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Supplemental Proceedings, Journal Name: MS 2010, Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Supplemental Proceedings Vol. 1; ISSN 69MMJ6
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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