Ti40 alloy (Ti-25V-15Cr-0.2Si) is a highly stabilized beta-titanium alloy w
ith good burn resistance. Its microstructures were examined and analyzed by
OM, SEM, TEM, XRD and EDX. The results reveal that Ti40 is a single beta-p
hase alloy. There are quad-point boundaries and a white zone around the gra
in boundaries in the as-cast structures, leading to difficulties in ingot b
reakdown. The recrystallization finishing temperature is 820 degrees C, and
the second recrystallization is at 1100 degrees C. The subgrains emerge if
solution treatment temperature is greater than 910 degrees C and aging at
600 degrees C, which leads to a good combination among emerge tensile prope
rties. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science S.A. All rights reserved.