Nanocrystalline Titanium

Nanocrystalline Titanium discusses the features of nanocrystalline titanium production by various SPD methods, also comparing their microstructure and properties. The authors characterize the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of ultrafine grained titanium, indicating which are crucial for their application. Titanium alloys are characterized by high specific strength combined with excellent corrosion resistance, whereas the mechanical properties of pure (or commercial purity - CP) titanium are much lower. SPD methods are proving to be an effective way to increase strength, even to a level typical for structural titanium alloys. This book is useful for academics and professionals studying the behavior of metallic materials.

Discusses various SPD techniques and their applications for titanium Previews the limitations of SPD methods for titanium, along with the problems that can be encountered during production Characterizes the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of ultrafine grained titanium and indicates which are crucial for its production applications

Section 1 Production of Nanocrystalline Titanium by Large or Severe Plastic Deformation 1. High-pressure torsion and equal-channel angular pressing 2. Combined processing ECAP + TMP 3. Hydrostatic extrusion 4. Friction-stir processing 5. Production of bulk nanocrystalline mill products by conventional metalforming methods

Section 2 Properties of Nanocrystalline Titanium Determining its Applications 6. Advanced mechanical properties 7. Strengthening mechanisms and super-strength of severely deformed titanium 8. Corrosion resistance of nanocrystalline titanium 9. Biological properties 10. Tribology 11.  Machinability 12. Dental application