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Effect of the oxygen content in solution on the static and cyclic deformation of titanium foams

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It is well known that interstitials affect the mechanical properties of titanium and titanium alloys. Their effects on the fatigue properties of titanium foams have not, however, been documented in the literature. This paper presents the effect of the oxygen content on the static and dynamic compression properties of titanium foams. Increasing the oxygen content from 0.24 to 0.51 wt% O in solution significantly increases the yield strength and reduces the ductility of the foams. However, the fatigue limit is not significantly affected by the oxygen content and falls within the 92 MPa ± 12 MPa range for all specimens investigated in this study. During cyclic loading, deformation is initially coming from cumulative creep followed by the formation of microcracks. The coalescence of these microcracks is responsible for the rupture of the specimens. Fracture surfaces of the specimens having lower oxygen content show a more ductile aspect than the specimens having higher oxygen content.

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The authors would like to acknowledge J.-P. Nadeau, S. Mercier, M. Plourde, D. Simard, F. Borgis and Dr. S. Lang for their contributions in the experimental work.

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Lefebvre, L.P., Baril, E. & Bureau, M.N. Effect of the oxygen content in solution on the static and cyclic deformation of titanium foams. J Mater Sci: Mater Med 20, 2223–2233 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10856-009-3798-x

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