Abstract
A metastable ω single-phase nanograined(NG)Ti-Fe alloy was synthesized using laser inert-gas conden-sation(IGC).Upon being annealed at 360 ℃,the NG Ti-Fe alloy exhibited a remarkable ultra-hardening,increasing the hardness from 4.7 to 8.6 GPa.Subsequent findings revealed an unexpected hardness en-hancement,rising from 6.6 GPa at 420 ℃ to 7.6 GPa at 460 ℃,despite the occurrence of grain growth.In-depth investigations into the strengthening mechanisms of the NG Ti-Fe alloy were conducted using in-situ synchrotron high-energy X-ray diffraction(XRD)and transmission electron microscopy(TEM).The comprehensive analysis unveiled that the diffusion-controlled structure evolution during annealing played a pivotal role in enhancing the alloy's mechanical properties.This study not only presents the synthesis of a novel metastable alloy but also provides valuable insights into the intricate relationship between diffusion-controlled structure evolution and the resulting superior mechanical properties.