Abstract: A non-limiting embodiment of a titanium alloy comprises, in weight percentages based on total alloy weight: 5.5 to 6.5 aluminum; 1.5 to 2.5 tin; 1.3 to 2.3 molybdenum; 0.1 to 10.0 zirconium; 0.01 to 0.30 silicon; 0.1 to 2.0 germanium; titanium; and impurities. A non-limiting embodiment of the titanium alloy comprises a zirconium-silicon-germanium intermetallic precipitate, and exhibits a steady-state creep rate less than 8×10?4 (24 hrs)?1 at a temperature of at least 890° F. under a load of 52 ksi.

Abstract: A non-limiting embodiment of a titanium alloy comprises, in weight percentages based on total alloy weight: 5.5 to 6.5 aluminum; 1.5 to 2.5 tin; 1.3 to 2.3 molybdenum; 0.1 to 10.0 zirconium; 0.01 to 0.30 silicon; 0.1 to 2.0 germanium; titanium; and impurities. A non-limiting embodiment of the titanium alloy comprises a zirconium-silicon-germanium intermetallic precipitate, and exhibits a steady-state creep rate less than 8×10?4 (24 hrs)?1 at a temperature of at least 890° F. under a load of 52 ksi.

Abstract: A non-limiting embodiment of a titanium alloy comprises, in weight percentages based on total alloy weight: 5.5 to 6.5 aluminum; 1.5 to 2.5 tin; 1.3 to 2.3 molybdenum; 0.1 to 10.0 zirconium; 0.01 to 0.30 silicon; 0.1 to 2.0 germanium; titanium; and impurities. A non-limiting embodiment of the titanium alloy comprises a zirconium-silicon-germanium intermetallic precipitate, and exhibits a steady-state creep rate less than 8×10?4 (24 hrs)?1 at a temperature of at least 890° F. under a load of 52 ksi.

Abstract: A non-limiting embodiment of a titanium alloy comprises, in percent by weight based on total alloy weight: 5.1 to 6.5 aluminum; 1.9 to 3.2 tin; 1.8 to 3.1 zirconium; 3.3 to 5.5 molybdenum; 3.3 to 5.2 chromium; 0.08 to 0.15 oxygen; 0.03 to 0.20 silicon; 0 to 0.30 iron; titanium; and impurities. A non-limiting embodiment of the titanium alloy comprises an intentional addition of silicon in conjunction with certain other alloying additions to achieve an aluminum equivalent value of at least 6.9 and a molybdenum equivalent value of 7.4 to 12.8, which was observed to improve tensile strength at high temperatures.

Abstract: A non-limiting embodiment of a titanium alloy comprises, in weight percentages based on total alloy weight: 5.5 to 6.5 aluminum; 1.5 to 2.5 tin; 1.3 to 2.3 molybdenum; 0.1 to 10.0 zirconium; 0.01 to 0.30 silicon; 0.1 to 2.0 germanium; titanium; and impurities. A non-limiting embodiment of the titanium alloy comprises a zirconium-silicon-germanium intermetallic precipitate, and exhibits a steady-state creep rate less than 8×10?4 (24 hrs)?1 at a temperature of at least 890° F. under a load of 52 ksi.

Abstract: A non-limiting embodiment of a titanium alloy comprises, in percent by weight based on total alloy weight: 5.1 to 6.5 aluminum; 1.9 to 3.2 tin; 1.8 to 3.1 zirconium; 3.3 to 5.5 molybdenum; 3.3 to 5.2 chromium; 0.08 to 0.15 oxygen; 0.03 to 0.20 silicon; 0 to 0.30 iron; titanium; and impurities. A non-limiting embodiment of the titanium alloy comprises an intentional addition of silicon in conjunction with certain other alloying additions to achieve an aluminum equivalent value of at least 6.9 and a molybdenum equivalent value of 7.4 to 12.8, which was observed to improve tensile strength at high temperatures.

Abstract: A non-limiting embodiment of a titanium alloy comprises, in weight percentages based on total alloy weight: 5.5 to 6.5 aluminum; 1.5 to 2.5 tin; 1.3 to 2.3 molybdenum; 0.1 to 10.0 zirconium; 0.01 to 0.30 silicon; 0.1 to 2.0 germanium; titanium; and impurities. A non-limiting embodiment of the titanium alloy comprises a zirconium-silicon-germanium intermetallic precipitate, and exhibits a steady-state creep rate less than 8×10?4 (24 hrs)?1 at a temperature of at least 890° F. under a load of 52 ksi.

Abstract: A non-limiting embodiment of a titanium alloy comprises, in percent by weight based on total alloy weight: 5.1 to 6.5 aluminum; 1.9 to 3.2 tin; 1.8 to 3.1 zirconium; 3.3 to 5.5 molybdenum; 3.3 to 5.2 chromium; 0.08 to 0.15 oxygen; 0.03 to 0.20 silicon; 0 to 0.30 iron; titanium; and impurities. A non-limiting embodiment of the titanium alloy comprises an intentional addition of silicon in conjunction with certain other alloying additions to achieve an aluminum equivalent value of at least 6.9 and a molybdenum equivalent value of 7.4 to 12.8, which was observed to improve tensile strength at high temperatures.

Abstract: A non-limiting embodiment of a titanium alloy comprises, in percent by weight based on total alloy weight: 5.1 to 6.5 aluminum; 1.9 to 3.2 tin; 1.8 to 3.1 zirconium; 3.3 to 5.5 molybdenum; 3.3 to 5.2 chromium; 0.08 to 0.15 oxygen; 0.03 to 0.20 silicon; 0 to 0.30 iron; titanium; and impurities. A non-limiting embodiment of the titanium alloy comprises an intentional addition of silicon in conjunction with certain other alloying additions to achieve an aluminum equivalent value of at least 6.9 and a molybdenum equivalent value of 7.4 to 12.8, which was observed to improve tensile strength at high temperatures.

Abstract: A non-limiting embodiment of a titanium alloy comprises, in weight percentages based on total alloy weight: 5.5 to 6.5 aluminum; 1.5 to 2.5 tin; 1.3 to 2.3 molybdenum; 0.1 to 10.0 zirconium; 0.01 to 0.30 silicon; 0.1 to 2.0 germanium; titanium; and impurities. A non-limiting embodiment of the titanium alloy comprises a zirconium-silicon-germanium intermetallic precipitate, and exhibits a steady-state creep rate less than 8×10?4 (24 hrs)?1 at a temperature of at least 890° F. under a load of 52 ksi.

Abstract: An article of manufacture selected from a titanium alloy fastener and a titanium alloy fastener stock including an alpha/beta titanium alloy comprising, in percent by weight: 3.9 to 4.5 aluminum; 2.2 to 3.0 vanadium; 1.2 to 1.8 iron; 0.24 to 0.3 oxygen; up to 0.08 carbon; up to 0.05 nitrogen; titanium; and up to a total of 0.3 of other elements. In certain embodiments, article of manufacture has an ultimate tensile strength of at least 170 ksi (1,172 MPa) and a double shear strength of at least 103 ksi (710.2 MPa). A method of manufacturing a titanium alloy fastener and a titanium alloy fastener stock comprising the alpha/beta alloy is disclosed.

Abstract: A non-limiting embodiment of a titanium alloy comprises, in percent by weight based on total alloy weight: 5.1 to 6.5 aluminum; 1.9 to 3.2 tin; 1.8 to 3.1 zirconium; 3.3 to 5.5 molybdenum; 3.3 to 5.2 chromium; 0.08 to 0.15 oxygen; 0.03 to 0.20 silicon; 0 to 0.30 iron; titanium; and impurities. A non-limiting embodiment of the titanium alloy comprises an intentional addition of silicon in conjunction with certain other alloying additions to achieve an aluminum equivalent value of at least 6.9 and a molybdenum equivalent value of 7.4 to 12.8, which was observed to improve tensile strength at high temperatures.

Abstract: One embodiment of a method of refining alpha-phase grain size in an alpha-beta titanium alloy comprises working an alpha-beta titanium alloy at a first working temperature within a first temperature range in the alpha-beta phase field of the alpha-beta titanium alloy. The alloy is slow cooled from the first working temperature. On completion of working at and slow cooling from the first working temperature, the alloy comprises a primary globularized alpha-phase particle microstructure. The alloy is worked at a second working temperature within a second temperature range in the alpha-beta phase field. The second working temperature is lower than the first working temperature. The is worked at a third working temperature in a third temperature range in the alpha-beta phase field. The third working temperature is lower than the second working temperature. After working at the third working temperature, the titanium alloy comprises a desired refined alpha-phase grain size.

Abstract: Processes for forming an article from an ?+? titanium alloy are disclosed. The ?+? titanium alloy includes, in weight percentages, from 2.90 to 5.00 aluminum, from 2.00 to 3.00 vanadium, from 0.40 to 2.00 iron, and from 0.10 to 0.30 oxygen. The ?+? titanium alloy is cold worked at a temperature in the range of ambient temperature to 500° F., and then aged at a temperature in the range of 700° F. to 1200° F.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of a method for increasing the strength and toughness of a titanium alloy include plastically deforming a titanium alloy at a temperature in an alpha-beta phase field of the titanium alloy to an equivalent plastic deformation of at least a 25% reduction in area. After plastically deforming the titanium alloy in the alpha-beta phase field, the titanium alloy is not heated to or above the beta transus temperature of the titanium alloy. After plastic deformation, the titanium alloy is heat treated at a heat treatment temperature less than or equal to the beta transus temperature minus 20° F. (11.1° C.).

Abstract: An article of manufacture selected from a titanium alloy fastener and a titanium alloy fastener stock including an alpha/beta titanium alloy comprising, in percent by weight: 3.9 to 4.5 aluminum; 2.2 to 3.0 vanadium; 1.2 to 1.8 iron; 0.24 to 0.3 oxygen; up to 0.08 carbon; up to 0.05 nitrogen; titanium; and up to a total of 0.3 of other elements. In certain embodiments, article of manufacture has an ultimate tensile strength of at least 170 ksi (1,172 MPa) and a double shear strength of at least 103 ksi (710.2 MPa). A method of manufacturing a titanium alloy fastener and a titanium alloy fastener stock comprising the alpha/beta alloy is disclosed.

Abstract: Processes for forming an article from an ?+? titanium alloy are disclosed. The ?+? titanium alloy includes, in weight percentages, from 2.90 to 5.00 aluminum, from 2.00 to 3.00 vanadium, from 0.40 to 2.00 iron, and from 0.10 to 0.30 oxygen. The ?+? titanium alloy is cold worked at a temperature in the range of ambient temperature to 500° F., and then aged at a temperature in the range of 700° F. to 1200° F.

Abstract: One embodiment of a method of refining alpha-phase grain size in an alpha-beta titanium alloy comprises working an alpha-beta titanium alloy at a first working temperature within a first temperature range in the alpha-beta phase field of the alpha-beta titanium alloy. The alloy is slow cooled from the first working temperature. On completion of working at and slow cooling from the first working temperature, the alloy comprises a primary globularized alpha-phase particle microstructure. The alloy is worked at a second working temperature within a second temperature range in the alpha-beta phase field. The second working temperature is lower than the first working temperature. The is worked at a third working temperature in a third temperature range in the alpha-beta phase field. The third working temperature is lower than the second working temperature. After working at the third working temperature, the titanium alloy comprises a desired refined alpha-phase grain size.

Abstract: One embodiment of a method of refining alpha-phase grain size in an alpha-beta titanium alloy comprises working an alpha-beta titanium alloy at a first working temperature within a first temperature range in the alpha-beta phase field of the alpha-beta titanium alloy. The alloy is slow cooled from the first working temperature. On completion of working at and slow cooling from the first working temperature, the alloy comprises a primary globularized alpha-phase particle microstructure. The alloy is worked at a second working temperature within a second temperature range in the alpha-beta phase field. The second working temperature is lower than the first working temperature. The is worked at a third working temperature in a third temperature range in the alpha-beta phase field. The third working temperature is lower than the second working temperature. After working at the third working temperature, the titanium alloy comprises a desired refined alpha-phase grain size.

Abstract: Processes for forming an article from an ?+? titanium alloy are disclosed. The ?+? titanium alloy includes, in weight percentages, from 2.90 to 5.00 aluminum, from 2.00 to 3.00 vanadium, from 0.40 to 2.00 iron, and from 0.10 to 0.30 oxygen. The ?+? titanium alloy is cold worked at a temperature in the range of ambient temperature to 500° F., and then aged at a temperature in the range of 700° F. to 1200° F.