Abstract: A multi-phase, high temperature-resistant material with an intermetallic base alloy of the .gamma.-TiAl type, is intended in particular for use in heat engines, such as internal combustion engines, gas turbines and aircraft engines. The material has a content of aluminum of from 30 to 40 atom %, silicon of from 0.1 to 20 atom %, niobium of from 0.1 to 15 atom %, and a remainder of titanium.

Abstract: TiAl-besed intermetallic compound alloys contain chromium and consist essentially of a dual-phase microstructure of .gamma. and .beta. phases, with the .beta. phase precipitating at .gamma. grain boundaries. The .beta. phase precipitating at .gamma. grain boundaries is 2% to 25% by volume fraction. A process for preparing TiAl-based intermetallic compound alloys comprises the steps of preparing a molten TiAl-based intermetallic compound alloy of a desired composition, solidifying the molten alloy, homogenizing the solidified alloy by heat treatment, and thermomechanically working the homogenized alloy.

Abstract: Two phase, TiAl.sub.2 -based, ternary aluminides of iron, nickel and other transitional metals are disclosed. A transformation from the tetragonal crystal configurations of the TI--Al system to the face-centered cubic configurations of the TI--Al--Fe and TI--Al--Ni systems is attributed to the transitional elements substituting for titanium in the face-centered cubic crystal lattice of the titanium aluminides. The resulting alloys of the composition Ti.sub.30 M.sub.4 Al.sub.66 or Ti.sub.25 M.sub.9 Al.sub.66, including Ti.sub.30 Fe.sub.4 Al.sub.66 and Ti.sub.30 Ni.sub.4 Al.sub.66, are low density, high temperature, aluminum-rich alloys possessing desirable properties, including ductility.

Abstract: A titanium matrix composite having eutectically formed titanium alloy reinforcement containing at least two of the elements of silicon, aluminum, zirconium, manganese, chromium, molybdenum, carbon, iron, boron, cobalt, nickel, germanium and copper.

Abstract: A method of making a titanium base alloy comprising the steps of: heating a titanium base alloy to a temperature ranging from .beta.-transus minus 250.degree. C. to 5-transus; the titanium base alloy consisting essentially of about 3.42 to 5 wt. % Al, 2.1 to 3.7 wt. % V, 0.85 to 3.15 wt. % Mo, at least 0.01 wt. % 0, at least one element selected from the group consisting of Fe, Ni, Co and Cr, and the balance being titanium, and satisfying the following equations: 0.85 wt. %.ltoreq.X wt %.ltoreq.3.15 wt %, 7 wt %.ltoreq.Y wt %.ltoreq.13 wt. %, X wt. %=Fe wt. %+Ni wt. %+Co wt. %+0.9.times.Cr wt. %, Y wt. %=2.times.Fe wt. %+2.times.Ni wt. %+2.times.Co wt. %+1.8.times.Cr wt. %+1.5.times.V wt. %+Mo wt. %, and hot working the heated alloy with a reduction ratio percent of at least 50%.

Abstract: A Ti--Al--V--Cr intermetallic alloy having an atomic percent composition of 5-35 Al, 10-15 (V+Cr), the balance being Ti. The alloy is partially of DO.sub.19 type and partially of B2 type and has high temperature strength and excellent room temperature ductility. The alloy is produced by arc melting the metallic components Ti, Al and at least one of V and Cr; followed by homogenizing the melted components; solidifying the melted components to form an alloy; hot working the solidified alloy by isothermal forming to form a beta-phase polycrystalline microstructure; transforming the metastable .beta.-phase into a two-phase microstructure; and equilibrating the two-phase microstructure by prolonged annealing.

Abstract: A titanium-base alloy, and weldment made therefrom, consisting essentially of, in weight percent, aluminum 4 to 5.5, preferably 5.0, tin up to 2.5, preferably 0.5 to 1.5 or 1; zirconium up to 2.5, preferably 0.5 to 1.5 or about 1; vanadium 0.5 to 2.5, preferably 0.5 to 1.5 or about 1; molybdenum 0.3 to 1, preferably, 0.66 to 1 or about 0.8; silicon up to 0.15, preferably 0.07 to 0.13 or about 0.1; oxygen 0.04 to 0.12, preferably 0.07 to 0.11 or about 0.09; iron 0.01 to 0.12, preferably 0.01 to 0.09 or about 0.07 and balance titanium and incidental impurities.

Abstract: A method for producing single-phase intermetallic phases, which melt incongruently within a temperature range of 900.degree. to 2,000.degree. K., with a homogeneity range of .ltoreq.10 atom % at room temperature by co-reduction is described. The exothermic reaction of the calciothermal reduction is adjusted by altering the oxide content of the reaction mixture, the composition of which corresponds to the desired single-phase alloy, in such a way that the temperature condition T.sub.m >T.sub.R .gtoreq.0.9 T.sub.m (in .degree. K.) is fulfilled, T.sub.m being the melting temperature of the intermetallic phase and T.sub.R the reaction temperature. The components of the reaction mixture, with the exception of calcium, have an average particle size of .ltoreq.75 .mu.m. The reaction product at the end of the exothermic reaction is tempered at a temperature which is at least 0.7 times the melting temperature T.sub.m of the desired, single-phase alloy, measured in .degree. K.

Abstract: An article comprises a Cr-bearing, predominantly gamma titanium aluminide matrix including second phase dispersoids, such as TiB.sub.2, in an amount effective to increase both the strength and the ductility of the matrix.

Abstract: Creep resistant titanium aluminide alloy article consisting essentially of, in atomic %, about 45 to about 48 Al, about 1.0 to about 3.0 Nb, about 0.5 to about 1.5 Mn, about 0.25 to about 0.75 Mo, about 0.25 to about 0.75 W, about 0.15 to about 0.3 Si and the balance titanium. The article has a heat treated microstructure including gamma phase, alpha-two phase and at least one additional particulate phase including, one or more or W, Mo, and Si dispersed as distinct regions in the microstructure.

Abstract: A Ti--Al intermetallic compound has a compressibility of at least 25% at room temperature and a superior high temperature oxidation resistance and consists essentially of about 40 to 52 atomic percent of Ti, about 48 to 60 atomic percent of Al, and 10 to 1000 atomic ppm of at least one of P, As, Se, or Te.

Abstract: The high temperature alloy is intended for machine components subjected to high mechanical and thermal stress. It is essentially based on doped TiAl and has the following composition:______________________________________ Ti.sub.x El.sub.y Me.sub.z Al.sub.1 -(x + y + z), in which El = B, Ge or Si and Me = Co, Cr, Ge, Hf, Mn, Mo, Nb, Pd, Ta, V, W, Y, and/or Zr and: 0.46 .ltoreq.x .ltoreq.0.54, 0.001 .ltoreq.y .ltoreq.0.015 for El = Ge and Me = Cr, Hf, Mn, Mo, Nb, Ta, V and/or W, 0.001 .ltoreq.y .ltoreq.0.015 for El = Si and Me = Hf, Mn, Mo, Ta, V and/or W, 0 .ltoreq.y .ltoreq.0.01 for El = B and Me = Co, Ge, Pd, Y and/or Zr, 0 .ltoreq.y .ltoreq.0.02 for El = Ge and Me = Co, Ge, Pd, Y and/or Zr, 0.0001 .ltoreq.y .ltoreq.0.01 for El = B and Me = Cr, Mn, Nb and/or W, 0.01 .ltoreq.z .ltoreq.0.04 if Me = an individual element, 0.01 .ltoreq.z .ltoreq.0.08 if Me = two or more individual elements and 0.46 .ltoreq.(x + y +z) .ltoreq.0.54.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a low cost process for providing equivalent or superior ballistic resistance performance compared to standard Ti-6Al-4V alloys. The present inventions process involves increasing the oxygen content of Ti-6Al-4V beyond the conventional limit of 0.20% maximum reported for prior art compounds and subsequently thereafter heating the oxygen rich titanium alloy at temperatures within the beta phase field for further processing.Additionally, the present invention provides a novel Ti-6Al-4V alloy composition which exhibits improved tensile and yield strength properties. Titanium compositions of the present invention exhibit improved ballistic properties compared to titanium compositions previously disclosed in the art. The novel Ti-6Al-4V composition of the present invention is obtained by modifying the alloy composition limits to 5.5 to 6.75% Al, 3.5 to 4.5% V, 0.20 to 0.30% O.sub.2, <0.50% Fe and 0.

Abstract: A TiAl composition is prepared to have high strength, high oxidation resistance and to have acceptable ductility by altering the atomic ratio of the titanium and aluminum to have what has been found to be a highly desirable effective aluminum concentration and by addition of chromium and tantalum and boron ingredients according to the approximate formula Ti-Al.sub.46-50 Cr.sub.2 Ta.sub.2-4 B.sub.0.05-0.2. Homogenization of the composition above the alpha transus temperature is used in combination with the boron doping to achieve higher ductility without sacrifice of strength.

Abstract: A TiAl composition is prepared to have high strength, high oxidation resistance and to have acceptable ductility by altering the atomic ratio of the titanium and aluminum to have what has been found to be a highly desirable effective aluminum concentration by addition of chromium and tungsten according to the approximate formula Ti.sub.48 Al.sub.48 Cr.sub.2 W.sub.2.

Abstract: A family of gamma titanium aluminide alloys is provided which is based on the intermetallic compound TiAl and includes alloying additions which enable the alloys to exhibit both sufficient mechanical properties and environmental capabilities for use in high temperature applications associated with gas turbine and automotive engines. The preferred alloys have a nominal aluminum content of about 46 atomic percent and further include niobium at about three to about five atomic percent and tungsten at about one atomic percent nominally, so as to selectively enhance the oxidation resistance of the alloy. As species of the preferred alloy, alloying additions of vanadium, chromium and manganese can be included at levels of up to about two atomic percent to enhance the toughness and ductility of the preferred alloy at lower temperatures, such as those encountered during fabrication and during low temperature operations.

Abstract: A metastable beta titanium-base alloy of Ti-Fe-Mo-Al, with a MoEq. greater than 16, preferably greater than 16.5 and preferably 16.5 to 20.5 and more preferably about 16.5. The alloy desirably exhibits a minimum percent reduction in area (% RA) of 40%. Preferred composition limits for the alloy, in weight percent, are 4 to 5 Fe, 4 to 7 Mo, 1 to 2 Al, up to 0.25 oxygen and balance Ti.

Abstract: The high temperature alloy is intended for machine components subjected to high mechanical and thermal stress. It is essentially based on doped TiAl and has the following composition:Ti.sub.x El.sub.y Me.sub.z Al.sub.1-(x+y+z),in which El=B, Ge or Si and Me=Co, Cr, Ge, Hf, Mn, Mo, Nb, Pd, Ta, V, W, Y, and/or Zr and:______________________________________ 0.46 .ltoreq.x .ltoreq.0.54, 0.001 .ltoreq.y .ltoreq.0.015 for El = Ge and Me = Cr, Hf, Mn, Mo, Nb, Ta, V and/or W, 0.001 .ltoreq.y .ltoreq.0.015 for El = Si and Me = Hf, Mn, Mo, Ta, V and/or W, 0 .ltoreq.y .ltoreq.0.01 for El = B and Me = Co, Ge, Pd, Y and/or Zr, 0 .ltoreq.y .ltoreq.0.02 for El = Ge and Me = Co, Ge, Pd, Y and/or Zr, 0.0001 .ltoreq.y .ltoreq.0.01 for El = B and Me = Cr, Mn, Nb and/or W, 0.01 .ltoreq.z .ltoreq.0.04 if Me = an individual element, 0.01 .ltoreq.z .ltoreq.0.08 if Me = two or more individual elements and 0.46 .ltoreq.(x + y + z) .ltoreq.0.54.

Abstract: A niobium and titanium based alloy having a density less than 6.5 and possessing a high resistance to oxidation at high temperatures in the region of 900.degree. C. has a chemical composition comprising, in atomic percentages:more than 24% Nbfrom 30 to 48% Tifrom 21 to 38% Aland possibly up to 8% of at least one of Cr, Mo, V and Zr.

Abstract: Tri-titanium aluminide alloys are preferably deformed and heat treated below the beta transus temperature of the alloys to produce an improved combination of mechanical properties, specifically elevated temperature yield strength and creep resistance, and room temperature ductility and toughness. A preferred composition consists essentially of, in atomic percent, 24.5% aluminum, 12.5% niobium, 1.5% molybdenum, balance titanium.

Abstract: A TiAl composition is prepared to have high strength and to have improved ductility by altering the atomic ratio of the titanium and niobium to have what has been found to be a highly desirable effective aluminum concentration by addition of a combination of manganese and tantalum according to the approximate formula:Ti.sub.52-43 Al.sub.46-50 Ta.sub.1-4 Mn.sub.1-3.

Abstract: A TiAl composition is prepared to have high strength, high oxidation resistance and to have acceptable ductility by altering the atomic ratio of the titanium and aluminum to have what has been found to be a highly desirable effective aluminum concentration by addition of chromium, niobium, and silicon according to the approximate formula Ti-Al.sub.45 Cr.sub.2 Si.sub.2 Nb.sub.4.

Abstract: The present invention provides a Ti--Al intermetallic compound sheet of a thickness in the range of 0.25 to 2.5 mm formed of a Ti--Al intermetallic compound of 40 to 53 atomic percent of Ti, 0.1 to 3 atomic percent of at least one of material selected from the group consisting of Cr, Mn, V and Fe, and the balance of Al, and a Ti--Al intermetallic compound sheet producing method comprising the steps of pouring a molten Ti--Al intermetallic compound of the foregoing composition into the mold of a twin drum continuous casting machine, casting and rapidly solidifying the molten Ti--Al intermetallic compound to produce a thin cast plate of a thickness in the range of 0.25 to 2.5 mm and, when necessary, subjecting the thin cast plate to annealing and HIP treating. The Ti--Al intermetallic compound sheet has excellent mechanical and surface properties.

Abstract: Disclosed are a Ti--Al alloy including aluminum (Al) in an amount of 30 to 38% by weight, nitrogen (N) in an amount of 0.2 to 1.0% by weight, and titanium (Ti), substantially the balance, and a process for producing the same. Since the Ti--Al alloy includes the nitrogen in the predetermined amount, the microstructure of the Ti--Al alloy can be micro-fined and made into a uniform one, and accordingly the shrinkage cavities can be reduced remarkably. Therefore, the strength, the ductility or the like of the Ti--Al alloy can be improved remarkably. With the production process, it is possible to produce the Ti--Al alloy including the nitrogen in the predetermined range.

Abstract: An alpha-beta titanium-base alloy having a good combination of strength and ductility with a relatively low cost composition. The composition, in percent by weight, is 5.5 to 6.5 aluminum, 1.5 to 2.2 iron, 0.07 to 0.13 silicon and balance titanium. The alloy may have oxygen restricted in an amount up to 0.25%. The alloy may be hot-worked solely at a temperature above the beta transus temperature of the alloy to result in low.TM.cost processing with improved product yields. The hot-working may include forging, which may be conducted at a temperature of 25.degree. to 450.degree. F. above the beta transus temperature of the alloy. The hot-working may also include hot-rolling, which also may be conducted at a temperature of 25.degree. to 450.degree. F. above the beta transus temperature of the alloy.

Abstract: A method for providing improved castability in a gamma titanium aluminide is taught. The method involves adding inclusions to the near stoichiometric titanium aluminide and specifically low chromium and high niobium inclusions. Niobium additions are made in concentrations between 6 and 14 atomic percent. Chromium additions are between 1 and 3 atom percent. Property improvements are also achieved.A preferred composition is according to the following expression:Ti--i Al.sub.46--48 Cr.sub.1--3 Nb.sub.

Abstract: The high temperature alloy is intended for machine components subjected to high mechanical and thermal stress. It is essentially based on doped TiAl and has the following composition:Ti.sub.x El.sub.y Me.sub.z Al.sub.1 -(x+y+z),in whichEl=B, Ge or Si and Me=Co, Cr, Ge, Hf, Mn, Mo, Nb, Pd, Ta, V, W, Y, and/or Zr and:______________________________________ 0.46 .ltoreq.x .ltoreq.0.54, 0.001 .ltoreq.y .ltoreq.0.015 for El = Ge and Me = Cr, Hf, Mn, Mo, Nb, Ta, V and/or W, 0.001 .ltoreq.y .ltoreq.0.015 for El = Si and Me = Hf, Mn, Mo, Ta, V and/or W, 0 .ltoreq.y .ltoreq.0.01 for El = B and Me = Co, Ge, Pd, Y and/or Zr, 0 .ltoreq.y .ltoreq.0.02 for El = Ge and Me = Co, Ge, Pd, Y and/or Zr, 0.0001 .ltoreq.y .ltoreq.0.01 for El = B and Me = Cr, Mn, Nb and/or W, 0.01 .ltoreq.z .ltoreq.0.04 if Me = an individual element, 0.01 .ltoreq.z .ltoreq.0.08 if Me = two or more individual elements and 0.46 .ltoreq.(x + y + z) .ltoreq.0.54.

Abstract: A titanium/aluminum alloy having a lamellar structure, comprising 0.01 to 0.05 wt. % of carbon, 31 to 35 wt. % of aluminum, 0.5 to 2.5 wt. % of manganese, 0.01 to 0.3 wt. % of nickel, 0.01 to 0.03 wt. % of cobalt, 0.05 to 0.2 wt. % of tungsten, 0 to 0.02 wt. % of magnesium, 0.01 to 0.05 wt. % of gold, 0.03 to 0.06 wt. % of boron, 0.04 to 0.08 wt. % of iron, and the balance of titanium.

Abstract: Titanium niobium aluminide alloys having improved room temperature ductility and fracture toughness are comprised of, in atomic percent, about 18 to 30 percent aluminum, about 18 to 34 percent niobium, about 0.25 to 7 percent vanadium, and the balance substantially titanium.

Abstract: A TiAl composition is prepared to have high strength and to have improved ductility by altering the atomic ratio of the titanium and aluminum to have what has been found to be an effective aluminum concentration and by addition of chromium, boron, and niobium according to the approximate formula Ti-Al.sub.46-48 Cr.sub.2 Nb.sub.2 B.sub.0.1-0.2. The composition is preferably prepared by casting, homogenization at a high temperature, and forging the homogenized casting.

Abstract: A method for providing improved ductility in a gamma titanium aluminide is taught. The method involves adding inclusions of boron to the titanium aluminide containing chromium, carbon, and niobium and thermomechanically working the casting. Boron additions are made in concentrations between 0.5 and 2 atomic percent. Fine grain equiaxed microstructure is found from solidified melt. Property improvements are achieved by the thermomechanical processing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for improving the aging response and uniformity in a beta titanium alloy comprising the steps of:(a) cold working said beta titanium alloy to at least about 5% so that a reasonable degree of recrystallization can be obtained during subsequent solution treatment;(b) pre-aging said cold worked alloy at about 900.degree. to about 1300.degree. F. for a time in excess of about 5 minutes to obtain a pre-aged alloy;(c) solution treating said pre-aged alloy at a time and temperature to achieve a reasonable degree of recrystallization of said pre-aged alloy above the beta transus; and(d) aging said solution treated alloy at temperature and times to achieve a pre-aged, solution treated and aged beta titanium alloy substantially in a state of metallurgical equilibrium.

Abstract: This is a highly purified metal comprising one metal selected from the group consisted of titanium, zirconium and hafnium. The highly purified metal has an Al content of not more than 10 ppm. It also has an oxygen content of not more than 250 ppm, each of Fe, Ni and Cr contents not more than 10 ppm and each of Na and K contents not more than 0.1 ppm. The highly purified metal is obtained by either purifying crude metal by the iodide process or surface treating crude metal to remove a contaminated layer existing on the surface thereof and then melting the surface treated material with electron beam in a high vacuum.

Abstract: A Ti-Al type lightweight heat-resistant consists essentially of 32 to 36% w of Al, 0.1 to 2.0% w of Si, 0.1 to 5.0% w of Nb, 0.1 to 3.0% w of Cr, and optionally 0.005 to 0.200% w of B, the balance being substantially Ti. The alloy has improved oxidation resistance together with excellent ductility and strength at room temperature and high temperature.

Abstract: A process for producing a workpiece from an alloy containing dopant and based on titanium aluminide. The process is intended to produce a workpiece of high oxidation and corrosion resistance, good high-temperature strength and adequate ductility. The process steps include melting the alloy, casting the melt to produce a cast body, cooling the cast body to room temperature and removing its casting skin and its scale layer. The descaled cast body is subjected to high-temperature isostatic pressing at a temperature between 1200.degree. and 1300.degree. C. and a pressure between 100 and 150 MPa, and cooling the isostatically pressed cast body. The cooled cast body is heated to temperatures of 1050.degree. to 1200.degree. C., deformed isothermally one or more times at this temperature for the purpose of molding and structure improvement, and cooled to room temperature. The deformed cast body is machined to produce a workpiece by material removal.

Abstract: An alloy comprising titanium, aluminum and niobium has a heterophase micrructure of an orthorhombic, Ti.sub.2 AlNb, phase and an omega-type, B8.sub.2, phase. An alloy is annealed to form the heterophase alloy with the orthorhombic and omega-type phases in thermodynamic equilibrium, and then cooled.

Abstract: Heat treatable titanium alloys of the Ti.sub.3 Al type comprise 20 to 23 Al - 9 to 15 Nb-0.5 to 1.0 Si balance essentially T; (at %). These alloys exhibit a good balance of properties at room temperature and at high temperature (600.degree. C. plus) especially when solution treated in the .beta. field and artifically aged. Zr, V and Mo can be included in the alloys.

Abstract: The titanium alloy T1 17, having a nominal composition of about 5 weight percent aluminum, about 2 weight percent zirconium, about 2 weight percent tin, about 4 weight percent molybdenum, about 4 weight percent chromium, no more than about 1.1 percent of other elements, and balance titanium, is electrochemically machined using an electrolyte comprising an aqueous solution of from about 0.94 to about 1.16 moles per liter of bromide anion and from about 0.09 to about 0.55 moles per liter of sodium nitrate.

Abstract: A biocompatible titanium alloy with low elastic modulus containing titanium, about 10-20 wt. % or 35 to about 50 wt. % niobium and up to 20 wt. % zirconium useful for fabricating of orthopedic implants. This invention relates generally to high strength, biocompatible alloys suitable for use as a material for a medical prosthetic implant and, in particular, a titanium alloy which has a relatively low modulus of elasticity (e.g. closer to that of bone than other typically-used metal alloys) and does not include any elements which have been shown or suggested as having short term or long term potential adverse effect from a standpoint or biocompatibility.

Abstract: An alpha-beta titanium-base alloy, and fastener made therefrom. The alloy has a combination of an ultimate tensile strength of at least 220 ksi with a minimum elongation of 7% in the solution-treated and aged condition. The alloy has a total beta stabilizer content of 15 to 20%, a total alpha stabilizer content of 1.5 to 3.5% and balance titanium. The alloy may have an aluminum equivalence of at least 3.0%, preferably 4.0%. The alloy may have an aluminum content of at least 1.5%. The beta stabilizer element may be at least one vanadium, molybdenum or iron and the alpha stabilizer element may be one or more of aluminum, oxygen, carbon and nitrogen.

Abstract: The machinability of titanium or a titanium alloy is improved without adversely affecting the hot workability and fatigue strength or corrosion resistance by addition of P: 0.01-1.0% along with one or both of S: 0.01-1.0% and Ni: 0.01-2.0%, or along with S: 0.01-1.0%, Ni: 0.01-2.0%, and REM: 0.01-5.0%, on a weight basis.

Abstract: Disclosed are a Ti-Al alloy including aluminum (Al) in an amount of 30 to 38% by weight, nitrogen (N) in an amount of 0.2 to 1.0% by weight, and titanium (Ti), substantially the balance, and a process for producing the same. Since the Ti-Al alloy includes the nitrogen in the predetermined amount, the microstructure of the Ti-Al ally can be micro-fined and made into a uniform one, and accordingly the shrinkage cavities can be reduced remarkably. Therefore, the strength, the ductility or the like of the Ti-Al alloy can be improved remarkably. With the production process, it is possible to produce the Ti-Al alloy including the nitrogen in the predetermined range.

Abstract: It has been found that a titanium aluminide modified with chromium and tantalum in the rates of about Ti-Al.sub.46-56 Cr.sub.1-4 Ta.sub.4-8 has a remarkable and unique antioxidation capability. Because of this unique antioxidation property, this aluminide can be used as a protective coating on other aluminides as well as on the surfaces of other bodies needing atmospheric protection.

Abstract: A method for providing improved ductility in a gamma titanium aluminide is taught. The method involves adding inclusions of boron to the titanium aluminide containing chromium and tantalum and thermomechanically working the casting. Boron additions are made in concentrations between 0.5 and 2 atomic percent. Fine grain equiaxed microstructure is found from solidified melt. Property improvements are achieved by the thermomechanical processing.

Abstract: A Ti-Al based lightweight-heat resisting material containing 30 to 42 wt % of Al, which is improved in oxidation resistance by coexistence of 0.1 to 2 wt % of Si and 0.1 to 5 wt % of Nb.

Abstract: A titanium-based microcomposite material includes first and second constituents. The first constituent is titanium or a titanium-based alloy. The second constituent is about 1% to about 50% by volume titanium aluminide. The microstructure of the microcomposite material includes smaller portions of titanium aluminide uniformly distributed among larger portions of titanium or a titanium-based alloy. The microcomposite material has improved elevated temperature properties and an increased strength-to-weight ratio.

Abstract: A method for providing improved castability in a gamma titanium aluminide is taught. The method involves adding inclusions of boron to the titanium aluminide containing chromium and tantalum. Boron additions are made in concentrations between 0.5 to 2 atomic percent. Fine gain equiaxed microstructure is formed from solidified melt. Property improvements are also achieved.

Abstract: A TiAl composition is prepared by ingot metallurgy to have higher strength and to have moderately reduced or improved ductility by altering the atomic ratio of the titanium and niobium to have what has been found to be a highly desirable effective aluminum concentration and by addition of niobium according to the approximate formula Ti.sub.48-37 Al.sub.46-49 Nb.sub.6-14.

Abstract: A continuous thin sheet of a TiAl intermetallic compound consisting of from 35 to 44 wt % Al and the balance Ti and unavoidable impurities, having a thickness of from 0.2 to 3 mm, and having a solidified, as-cast structure comprising columnar crystals extending from both surfaces of the sheet toward the center of the sheet thickness, and a process for producing the same by using a twin-roll type continuous casting procedure.

Abstract: A composition for providing improved castability in a gamma titanium aluminide is taught. The method involves adding inclusions of boron to the titanium aluminide containing higher concentrations of niobium. Boron additions are made in concentrations between 0.5 and 2 atomic percent. Fine grain equiaxed microstructure is found from solidified melt. Property improvements are also achieved.