ISSN:
1573-4889
Keywords:
titanium
;
tantalum
;
titanium alloy
;
oxidation mechanism
;
oxidation kinetics
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract The oxidation kinetics of alloys containing nominally 5, 40, and 60 weight percent Ta, as well as pure Ti and Ta, were measured for 16 hr in argon-20% oxygen or pure oxygen at 800, 1000, 1200 and 1400°C. These three alloys were chosen as representative of low, intermediate and high-Ta content for comparison to previous studies. In addition to TGA, specimens were examined using scanning electron microscopy, electron microprobe, and X-ray diffraction. The effect of Ta on the oxidation of Ti is explained by an increase in the compositional range of the oxygen-stabilized α-phase while apparently reducing the solubility of oxygen and the diffusivity of Ti in both the α- and β-phases. The composition which exhibits the minimum oxidation rate varies depending on the temperature and atmosphere, but is governed by the solubility of Ta in oxygen-stabilized α-Ti.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01668517
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