Research on gelcasting technology of TC4 titanium alloy
Gelcasting technology,as a low-cost near net shape powder metallurgy method,addresses the complexi-ties,processing difficulties,and high costs associated with traditional titanium alloy smelting techniques.In this ar-ticle,equal proportions of TC4 titanium alloy hydrogenated dehydrogenation powder and spherical powder are used as raw materials,employing a low oxygen MBAM-HEMA binder system to formulate a slurry with good flowability and high solid content.This slurry has a solid volume fraction of 55%,a HEMA monomer concentra-tion of 30%,and an oleic acid mass fraction of 0.60%.Following forming,degreasing,and sintering,TC4 titanium alloy with a relative density of 99.5%,tensile strength of 1 002 MPa,yield strength of 933 MPa,and elongation of 8.3%is produced.This alloy meets the practical needs of most titanium parts and holds significant potential for applications in titanium structural and decorative components.