Electrode induction gas atomization (EIGA) is a perspective, cost-effective method for producing spherical intermetallic titanium powders used in additive manufacturing. This study investigates the morphology, microstructure, nanoindentation properties, chemical and phase composition of commercial pre-alloyed EIGA powder of the Ti2 AlNb-based alloy. The effect of particle size distribution on flowability is studied. Ti-23Al-25Nb powder is characterized by a typical dendritic single β-phase microstructure with almost homogeneous distribution of alloying elements. The dendritiс body is slightly enriched with Nb and the dendritic boundaries are enriched with Al. The temperature ranges of phase transformations are studied using differential scanning calorimetry at a rate of 50°/min. Several phase transformations including β → ω0; β → O; O → β+α2; α2 → β are revealed during heating. The activation of the powder oxidation process at temperatures above 700°C is observed.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)66-71
Number of pages6
JournalLetters on Materials
Volume14
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science

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