Fabrication of porous Ti-rich Ti51Ni49 by evaporating NaCl space holder
Journal
Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A: Physical Metallurgy and Materials Science
Journal Volume
45
Journal Issue
5
Pages
2626-2635
Date Issued
2014
Author(s)
Abstract
Net-shaped porous Ti-rich Ti51Ni49 alloy with well-controlled porosity, pore size, and pore shape are fabricated by pressing-and-sintering compacts containing fine Ti and Ni powders and coarse NaCl powders. After sintering at 1323 K (1050 °C) for 30 minutes in a high vacuum, the NaCl space holder is removed by evaporation, and the remaining Ti and Ni powders are sintered with about 2.3 vol pct liquid phase. The sintered Ti51Ni49 compacts have porosities of 26, 64, 70, 78, and 85 pct, and no distortion is observed. DSC tests show that the M S temperature and ΔH are about 347 K (74 °C) and 28 J/g, respectively, and that they are almost independent of the porosity and close to those of wrought Ti-rich TiNi alloys. These porous Ti51Ni49 compacts exhibit a homogeneous microstructure, and the compressive properties and porosity are close to those of human bones. © 2014 The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society and ASM International.
Type
journal article