High temperature performance and chemical composition analysis of TA8 titanium alloy

1、 Introduction to TA8 Titanium Alloy
TA8 titanium alloy belongs to the alpha type titanium alloy, which has good high-temperature performance and oxidation resistance, and is widely used in aerospace, chemical and medical fields. Its chemical composition and microstructure have a significant impact on its high-temperature performance.
2、 Chemical composition of TA8 titanium alloy
The main elements of TA8 titanium alloy include titanium (Ti), aluminum (Al), and oxygen (O), with aluminum content ranging from 5% to 6% and oxygen content controlled below 0.2%. The specific chemical composition is as follows:
Titanium (Ti): Excess
Aluminum (Al): 5.0-6.0%
Oxygen (O): ≤ 0.2%
Hydrogen (H): ≤ 0.015%
Nitrogen (N): ≤ 0.04%
Carbon (C): ≤ 0.1%
The precise control of these elements is crucial for the performance of TA8 titanium alloy. For example, an increase in aluminum can improve the high-temperature strength and oxidation resistance of the alloy, while a decrease in oxygen content helps to enhance its plasticity.
3、 High temperature performance of TA8 titanium alloy
1. High temperature strength
TA8 titanium alloy has excellent strength performance at high temperatures, especially in the range of 400 ° C to 500 ° C, where its strength is significantly higher than other titanium alloys. Table 1 shows the tensile strength (σ b) and yield strength (σ 0.2) of TA8 titanium alloy at different temperatures:
|Temperature (° C) | Tensile strength σ b (MPa) | Yield strength σ 0.2 (MPa) | Room temperature | 920 | 850 | | 400 | 710 | 680 | | 500 | 640 | 620|
It can be seen that as the temperature increases, the strength of TA8 titanium alloy decreases, but it still maintains a high strength at 500 ° C.
2. Antioxidant properties
The oxidation resistance of TA8 titanium alloy is superior to many other titanium alloys in high temperature environments. Oxidation experiments have shown that TA8 titanium alloy has a slow growth rate of oxide film and a dense oxide film after long-term exposure to 500 ° C environment, which can effectively prevent further diffusion of oxygen.
4、 The Influence of Microstructure on High Temperature Performance
The microstructure of TA8 titanium alloy is mainly composed of alpha phase and a small amount of beta phase. At high temperatures, the stability of the alpha phase plays a decisive role in the high-temperature performance of alloys. The presence of alpha phase improves the creep strength and oxidation resistance of TA8 titanium alloy.
The heat treatment process has a significant impact on the microstructure of TA8 titanium alloy. For example, appropriate annealing treatment can refine the grains, improve their high-temperature strength and plasticity. Table 2 shows the high-temperature performance parameters of TA8 titanium alloy under different heat treatment states:
|Heat treatment state | Tensile strength σ b (MPa) | Yield strength σ 0.2 (MPa) | Elongation rate δ (%) | Hot rolling | 920 | 850 | 20 | Annealing | 950 | 880 | 18 | Solid solution treatment | 910 | 840 | 22|
Under different heat treatment conditions, TA8 titanium alloy annealed exhibits higher tensile strength and yield strength, while the elongation slightly decreases.
5、 Application examples
TA8 titanium alloy has a wide range of applications in the aerospace field, especially in engine components such as turbine blades and compressor blades. Its high temperature performance enables it to maintain stable working conditions in extreme environments. TA8 titanium alloy is also widely used in chemical equipment, especially in reactors and pipelines that require high corrosion resistance and strength.