Effects of thermal and mechanical processes on the ß-III titanium alloy

R. R. Boyer, R. Taggart, D. H. Polonis

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Abstract

Combinations of deformation, aging, and reversion heat treatments have been investigated as a basis for improving the strength and ductility of beta-stabilized titanium alloys. Suitable control over the volume fraction of the omega phase in the ß-III alloy results in enhanced yield strength combined with some ductility. Deformation of the beta phase in the quenched ß-III alloy promotes bi-modal precipitation of the alpha and omega phases. The stability of the fine alpha particles maintains high strength with some improvement of ductility after the omega phase has been reverted.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)241-251
Number of pages11
JournalMetallography
Volume7
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1974
Externally publishedYes

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