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Titanium aluminide intermetallics, in particular gamma (γ)-based alloys, continue to be of considerable interest for a number of medium to high temperature turbine engine applications in the aerospace and energy production industries [1–3]. This is based on a combination of properties including light weight, good oxidation resistance with respect to conventional titanium alloys, and good high temperature mechanical properties. These materials are also becoming critical to the development of future hydrogen driven energy systems including hypersonic transport [4].
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Wei, W., Dunfee, W., Gao, M., Wei, R.P. (1996). The Effect of Environment on the Thermal Fatigue Behavior of Gamma Titanium Aluminide. In: Bressers, J., Rémy, L., Steen, M., Vallés, J.L. (eds) Fatigue under Thermal and Mechanical Loading: Mechanisms, Mechanics and Modelling. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-015-8636-8_20
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