Effects of friction stir processing on the phase transformation and microstructure of TiO2-compounded Ti-6Al-4V alloy
Abstract
With the aim to improve the surface wear resistance properties of Ti-6Al-4V alloy as well as its biocompatibility as implants in human bodies, TiO2 particles are introduced to strengthen the properties of Ti-6Al-4V through the effect of friction stir processing. The effects of friction stir processing on the phase transformation and microstructure of TiO2-compounded Ti-6Al-4V are investigated systematically. Grain refinement in the stirring zone and phase transformation in the matrix material are observed and discussed in detail. The study provides a new insight on the desired properties of Ti-6Al-4V for biomedical applications using friction stir processing. © 2016, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society and ASM International.
Document Type
Journal Article
Date of Publication
2016
Location of the Work
United States
Publication Title
Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A
Publisher
Springer
School
School of Engineering
RAS ID
22463
Copyright
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Comments
Ding, Z., Zhang, C., Xie, L., Zhang, L. C., Wang, L., & Lu, W. (2016). Effects of friction stir processing on the phase transformation and microstructure of TiO2-compounded Ti-6Al-4V alloy. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, 47(12), 5675-5679. Available here.