Influence of Extrusion Process on the Microstructure and Properties of Semi-Continuous Induction Melted TA17 Titanium Alloy Ingot
摘要
This study employed semi-continuous induction melting to fabricate a large-scale TA17 titanium alloy ingot (φ280 mm). The influence mechanism of the hot extrusion process on microstructural evolution and mechanical properties was systematically investigated. Multi-scale characterization methods were used to reveal the regulatory effects of extrusion temperature (920-1050 °C) and extrusion ratio (6.25:1 to 17.36:1) on dynamic recrystallization behavior, phase transformation characteristics, and texture evolution. When a high extrusion ratio (17.36:1) was applied near the β transus temperature (980 °C), the material developed a fully dynamically recrystallized fine-grained structure (average grain size of 4.56 μm) and a strong basal texture (22.642 MRD). This resulted in an excellent strength–ductility combination (tensile strength of 836 MPa, elongation of 19%). A quantitative process–microstructure–property relationship model was established, providing a theoretical basis and technical support for the industrial application of TA17 titanium alloy.