Production, microstructural characterization and mechanical properties of as-cast Ti-10Mo-xNb alloys

Artif Organs. 2008 Apr;32(4):299-304. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1594.2008.00546.x.

Abstract

Beta titanium (Ti) alloys are one of the most promising groups of Ti alloys for biomedical applications. This work presents the production, microstructural characterization, and mechanical properties of as-cast Ti-10Mo-xNb (x = 0, 3, 6, 9, 20, and 30) alloys. They were produced via arc melting and characterized by scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. The density of each alloy was measured by the Archimedes method and the mechanical characterization was carried out by using the Vickers microhardness test and Young's modulus measurements. The results show a near beta microstructure for niobium (Nb) contents lower or equal to 9 wt% while beta single-phase microstructure was obtained for higher Nb additions. The microhardness values decreased with the increase of Nb content in the alloys. The elastic modulus values of Ti-10Mo-3Nb and Ti-10Mo-20Nb alloys were lower than those of cp Ti and Ti-6Al-4V.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alloys
  • Biocompatible Materials*
  • Elasticity
  • Hardness
  • Materials Testing
  • Models, Chemical
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Molybdenum / chemistry*
  • Niobium / chemistry*
  • Surface Properties
  • Titanium / chemistry*

Substances

  • Alloys
  • Biocompatible Materials
  • beta titanium
  • Niobium
  • titanium alloy (TiAl6V4)
  • Molybdenum
  • Titanium