Evolution of the structure of Ti-5Al-5Mo-5V alloy deformed by high pressure

Specific features of straining of the Ti-5Al-5Mo-5V (VT22) alloy deformed by high pressure (cold and hot screw extrusion) are studied depending on its phase composition by the methods of X-ray diffraction analysis, optical microscopy, and electron microscopy. It is shown that the application of high pressure and complex schemes of deformation in combination with the action of temperature enables one to attain high levels of strains in the material without fracture. Under these conditions. new structures (containing nanosized particles responsible for the new properties) are formed. The mechanisms of deformation oil the inesolevel are specified. It is shown that, in the process of cold hydroextrusion, the alloy in the one-phase beta-state is deformed according to the mechanism of rotation via the formation of strain-induced martensite, whereas the alloy in the two-phase state is deformed according to the mechanism of bending. It is also shown that the mechanisms of deformation strongly depend oil the initial phase composition of the alloy. The procedure of hot screw extrusion is characterized by the action of several mechanisms of deformation. Knowing these mechanisms, it is possible to choose the required modes of treatment and obtain structures guaranteeing the optimal combination of strength and plasticity..