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, Volume 8, Issue 11, pp 1544–1545 | Cite as

Beta-Omega Age Hardening Means Stronger Zirconium Alloys

  • H. A. Robinson
  • J. R. Doig
  • M. W. Mote
  • C. M. Schwartz
  • P. D. Frost
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Abstract

The β-ω phase transformation, important in many titanium alloys, has been revealed in zirconium alloys. Hitherto unattainable tensile strength with adequate ductility is now feasible for certain zirconium alloys. It is expected that many new applications will result from this discovery.

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© The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society 1956

Authors and Affiliations

  • H. A. Robinson
    • 1
  • J. R. Doig
    • 1
  • M. W. Mote
    • 1
  • C. M. Schwartz
    • 1
  • P. D. Frost
    • 1
  1. 1.Battelle Memorial InstituteColumbusUSA

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