In-situ TEM observation of hcp-Ti to fcc-Ti phase transformation in Nb-Ti-Si based alloys

Xiao Ma, Xiping Guo, Maosen Fu, Yanqiang Qiao

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Abstract

Phase transformation process of interfacial Ti precipitates in Nb-Ti-Si based alloys is systematically investigated by in-situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) observation. The Ti precipitates exhibit an uncommon face-centered cubic (fcc) structure, which can be identified by analyzing its chemical composition and phase transformation characteristics. Fcc-Ti precipitates precipitate from Nbss and partially transform into hexagonal close-packed Ti (hcp-Ti) lamellae during heat-treatment, which will reversely transform into fcc-Ti lamellae during heating in TEM. Two periodic structures nucleate and act as modulated structures in the process of hcp-Ti to fcc-Ti reverse phase transformation. The transformation proceeds through formation of growth ledges at interfaces. Origins of the two periodic structures and ledge model for the phase transformation have been discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)332-339
Number of pages8
JournalMaterials Characterization
Volume142
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2018

Keywords

  • Fcc-Ti
  • In-situ TEM
  • Nb-Ti-Si based alloys
  • Periodic structures
  • Phase transformation

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