Microstructure and mechanical properties of a refractory Ti–Nb–Zr complex concentrated alloy produced by laser-based directed energy deposition (DED-LB)

I. V. Krasanov; A. D. Evstifeev; N. R. Alymov; S. S. Shabunina; M. A. Zhilina; U. S. Koroleva; Nikita Stepanov; N. Yu. Yurchenko

doi:10.17073/0021-3438-2026-1-69-80

journal article Mar 30, 2026

Microstructure and mechanical properties of a refractory Ti–Nb–Zr complex concentrated alloy produced by laser-based directed energy deposition (DED-LB)

I. V. Krasanov

U. S. Koroleva Nikita Stepanov

N. Yu. Yurchenko

Izvestiya. Non-Ferrous Metallurgy No. 1 pp. 69-80 · National University of Science and Technology MISiS

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Abstract

This study investigates the microstructure and mechanical properties of a refractory Ti
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NbZr complex concentrated alloy fabricated for the first time by laser-based directed energy deposition (DED-LB) from a pre-alloyed powder. The optimal processing parameters were identified; specifically, a laser power of 1600 W ensured a minimum porosity of 0.031 %. Comprehensive analysis revealed the formation of a single-phase BCC structure with a heterogeneous morphology, in which large columnar grains alternated with layers of fine equiaxed grains. The average grain size decreased with increasing specimen height. Mechanical testing demonstrated a favorable combination of strength and ductility, with a yield strength of ~810 MPa, an ultimate tensile strength of ~815 MPa, and an elongation of 16 %. A theoretical assessment of the contributions of the strengthening mechanisms showed good agreement with the experimental data. Solid-solution strengthening was found to make the dominant contribution to the alloy strength. The results confirm the potential of DED-LB for manufacturing high-quality Ti
2
NbZr components with mechanical properties superior to those of counterparts produced by conventional and additive technologies.

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