Crack initiation and mechanical properties of TC21 titanium alloy with equiaxed microstructure
Crack initiation and mechanical properties of TC21 titanium alloy with equiaxed microstructure
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DOI:
10.1016/j.msea.2013.08.012
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发表时间:
2013-12-01
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6.4
通讯作者:
Zeng, Weidong
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作者:
Shao, Hui;Zhao, Yongqing;Zeng, Weidong
Deformation and crack initiation of equiaxed microstructure were investigated using in-situ scanning electron microscopy (SEM). With alpha(s) sizes of 0 mu m and 0.1 pm, the cracks initiated along alpha(p)/beta and alpha/beta(tr) boundaries (alpha(p), primary alpha phase; beta(tr), transformation microstructure), respectively. When the size of coarsened alpha(s) (alpha(s), secondary alpha phase) was about 0.5 mu m, the crack initiated along alpha(p)/beta and alpha(s)/(beta) boundaries. The results show that the crack growth was put off by continuous slip across the coarsened alpha(s) phase. The coarsening of alpha(s) leads to increase in ductility of the alloy, while it has a slight effect on the strength. Based on the in-situ observations, the morphology of coarsened alpha(s) was further optimized by heat treatment procedure. According to mechanical tests performed, it was seen that the best property combination could be obtained by adjusting the sizes and morphologies of alpha(p) and alpha(s) phases. (C) 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.