FRACTURE BEHAVIOR OF TITANIUM IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT.

Abstract

This investigation of the fracture behavior of titanium in the marine environment evaluated a spectrum of titanium alloys for loss of fracture resistance in seawater. A comparison of the wet-stress-cracking behavior was made with metallurgical variables. Sensitivity was found to be related to the titanium-aluminum embrittling reaction and was dependent on aluminum content, isomorphous beta stabilizer content, and heat treatment. Control of the factors leading to the titanium-aluminum reaction appears to provide a means of eliminating the problem or reducing it to the extent that alloys will be safe to use. A program to accomplish such control is outlined. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0467088

Entities

People

  • A. G. S. Morton
  • I. R. Lane Jr.
  • J. L. Cavallaro

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alloys
  • Aluminum
  • Environment
  • Heat Treatment
  • Resistance
  • Sensitivity
  • Spectra
  • Stress Cracking
  • Titanium
  • Titanium Alloys

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Powder metallurgy of Titanium alloys.
  • Systems Analysis and Design