Abstract
Transformations in bcc- \(\beta\) , hcp- \(\alpha\) , and the \(\omega\) phases of Ti alloys are studied using density functional theory for pure Ti and Ti alloyed with Al, Si, V, Cr, Fe, Cu, Nb, Mo, and Sn. The \(\beta\) -stabilization caused by alloying Si, Fe, Cr, and Mo was observed, but the most stable phase appears between the \(\beta\) and the \(\alpha\) phases, corresponding to the martensitic \(\alpha ''\) phase. Next, the \(\{112\}\langle 11\bar{1}\rangle\) bcc twins are separated by a positive barrier, which further increases by alloying w.r.t. pure Ti. The \(\{332\}\langle 11\bar{3}\rangle\) twinning yields negative barriers for all species but Mo and Fe. This is because the transition state is structurally similar to the \(\alpha\) phase, which is preferred over the \(\beta\) phase for the majority of alloying elements. Lastly, the impact of alloying on twin boundary energies is discussed. These results may serve as design guidelines for novel Ti-based alloys with specific application areas.
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