Influence of thermal exposure on microstructural evolution, mechanical properties and fracture behaviors of Ti-46Al-5Nb-0.1 C alloy

Key Points

• Mechanical properties improved under specific thermal exposure conditions, leading to enhanced performance.
• Significant changes in microstructural evolution observed with varying thermal exposure levels.
• Assessment of alloy fracture behaviors under different thermal exposures shows critical insights.
• These findings may enable better application of Ti-46Al-5Nb-0.1 C alloy in various engineering sectors.