Hydride-dehydride conversion of solid Ti6Al4V to powder form

An investigation is described in which the aim was to produce through the hydride-dehydride process a titanium alloy powder from Ti6Al4V alloy in a compact form (cast rods or electrode chips) and from oxidized Ti6Al4V REP powder. The possibilities and efficiency of obtaining Ti6Al4V powders for use in powder metallurgy applications were examined. The conditions of a reversible hydride-dehydride process were determined by X-ray and scanning electron microscope characterization of the powders.