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Duplex aging of metastable beta titanium alloys: A Review

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Metastable beta titanium alloys have emerged as a subject of intense research in the last three to four decades. They are epitomized by heat treatability to high strength, high hardenability, and excellent workability. Heat treatment comprises solution treating and aging. In the recent years, there has been much interest in carrying out aging in two steps, rather than in a single step. Duplex aging on different grades of beta alloys resulted in improved microstructure and better combination of mechanical properties. Duplex aging suppresses formation of grain boundary alpha and eliminates precipitate-free zones, leading to improved ductility and fatigue life. There is thus a strong case to adopt duplex aging. A low heating rate to aging temperature may be tantamount to duplex aging. There are a few grades, where duplex aging impairs ductility, becoming counterproductive. The paper reviews the subject of duplex aging of metastable titanium alloys.

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    A. M. Anushree Kirthika, M. Nageswara Rao & Geetha Manivasagam

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Kirthika, A.M.A., Rao, M.N. & Manivasagam, G. Duplex aging of metastable beta titanium alloys: A Review. Trans Indian Inst Met 75, 2985–2996 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12666-022-02696-1

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