Microstructure and mechanical properties of directionally solidified high-Nb containing Ti–Al alloys

Two high-Nb containing Ti–Al alloys, Ti–16Al–8Nb and Ti–16Al–8Nb–1Sn were fabricated using directional solidification. Their microstructures and mechanical properties at both room and high temperatures were studied. Results showed that the addition of 1% Sn promoted the formation of laths and contributed remarkably to the enhancement in room-temperature strength and high temperature ductility of Ti–Al alloy. The alloys exhibited the feature of quasi-cleavage fracture at room temperature and they experienced significant plastic deformation at high temperatures.