Microalloying as a key strategy to maximize the strength–ductility combination in dilute titanium alloys
A highly effective microalloying strategy for titanium hardening is presented. The main idea of this approach is to activate a novel strengthening mechanism, i.e. precipitation strengthening with nanoscale β particles located inside the α matrix. Such microstructures together with substantial grain...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Materials Research Letters |
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| Online Access: | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21663831.2025.2536654 |
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| Summary: | A highly effective microalloying strategy for titanium hardening is presented. The main idea of this approach is to activate a novel strengthening mechanism, i.e. precipitation strengthening with nanoscale β particles located inside the α matrix. Such microstructures together with substantial grain refinement observed in the model, recrystallized Ti–Re alloys result in a 2.8 times increase in yield strength, relative to pure Ti and a high ∼35% elongation obtained at 0.5 wt.% (0.13 at.%) Re content. It is expected that similar properties can be obtained using other strong beta-stabilizers, making this method a universal way to improve the mechanical properties of Ti-based materials. |
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| ISSN: | 2166-3831 |