An investigation is described in which the aim was to produce through
the hydride-dehydride process a titanium alloy powder from Ti6Al4V all
oy in a compact form (cast rods or electrode chips) and from oxidized
Ti6Al4V REP powder The possibilities and efficiency of obtaining Ti6Al
4V powders for use in powder metallurgy applications were examined. Th
e conditions of a reversible hydride-dehydride process were determined
by X-ray and scanning electron microscope characterization of the pow
ders. (C) Elsevier Science Inc., 1996