Synthesis of Ti–55531 Multicomponent Alloy by the Energy-Efficient Hydride Cycle Method

This investigation aimed to synthesize Ti–5Al–5V–5Mo–3Cr–1Zr (Ti–55531) alloy by energy-efficient “hydride cycle” (HC) method. From X-ray powder diffraction it was found that the synthesized alloy consists of two phases: HCP α and BCC β. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) unveiled discernible surface characteristics on the Ti–55531 alloy, delineating two predominant phases with distinct variations in light and dark shades. These observed phases corresponded to microstructural compositions attributed to the α and β phases. The interaction of obtained Ti–55531 alloy with hydrogen in self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) mode was studied. It was demonstrated that the compacted alloy without preliminary crushing or mechanical treatment could absorb 3.4 wt % of hydrogen during the SHS process. Additionally, it was determined that the synthesized hydride of multicomponent alloy consists of two phases: TiH₂ phase with FCC structure and β-phase with BCC structure. The thermal stability of synthesized hydride was analyzed using differential thermal analysis (DTA) method, revealing a hydrogen desorption process characterized by two endo-peaks at 334 and 574°C.