Achieving excellent strength plasticity matching in low-cost titanium alloy via nano-twinning and hierarchical phase structure
摘要
The trade-off between strength and ductility remains a significant challenge in titanium alloy development. Microstructural engineering is a cost-effective alternative to balance strength and ductility. In this study, three microstructures were produced in low-cost titanium alloys via solution treatment, and the alloys with α, α′-martensite, and β phases exhibited an optimal strength–ductility combination. The hierarchical phase structure, α′-martensite reorientation, multi-oriented nanotwins, and dislocation interactions collectively contributed to its high yield strength (~ 1015 MPa), ultimate tensile strength (~ 1307 MPa), and satisfactory ductility (~ 13%). Importantly, this study reveals a new pathway for nanotwin formation in α′ phases and provides key insights for optimizing the mechanical properties of low-cost titanium alloys.
Graphical abstract