J Mater Sci Technol ›› 1994, Vol. 10 ›› Issue (4): 251-262.

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Titanium Aluminides: Science, Technology, Applications and Synthesis by Mechanical Alloying

F.H.Froes (Institute for Materials and Advanced Processes (IMAP), College of Mines and Earth Resources, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho 83843-4195, USA)   

  • Received:1994-07-28 Revised:1994-07-28 Online:1994-07-28 Published:2009-10-10

Abstract: The production. characteristics. and commercialization of monolithic and composite titanium aluminides are summanzed with emphasis on use in the demanding aerospace industry. The attractive elevated temperature properties combined with alow density make these materials of great interest, but inherently low "forgiveness", and environmental concerns, must be overcome before widespread use will occur One synthesis method for the production of monolithic titanium aluminides-mechanical alloying- will be discussed in detail