Grain refinement in cast titanium 6-aluminium 4-vanadium by hydrogenation, deformation and recrystallisation

Includes bibliographical references. === Wrought Ti6Al4V has attractive mechanical properties but its usage is limited to highend aerospace applications because it is costly to machine components from wrought stock. Investment casting is an alternative component manufacturing route but cast componen...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Vilane, Velile Nicholine
Other Authors: Knutsen, Robert D
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10578