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Sintering Analysis of Porous Ti/xTa Alloys Fabricated from Elemental Powders

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The present work is focused on developing Ti-xTa porous alloys processed by the space holder method and solid-state sintering. The volume fraction of Ta ranged between 20 and 30 wt.%.… Click to show full abstract

The present work is focused on developing Ti-xTa porous alloys processed by the space holder method and solid-state sintering. The volume fraction of Ta ranged between 20 and 30 wt.%. The sintering kinetics was evaluated by dilatometry tests. Sintered materials were characterized by SEM, XRD and computed tomography. Porosity features and permeability were determined from 3D images, and their mechanical properties were evaluated from microhardness and compression tests. The sintering behavior and the final microstructure are driven by the Ta diffusion into the Ti, slowing down the densification and modifying the transition temperature of α-to-β. Due to β-stabilization, martensite α′ was obtained after sintering. Mechanical properties are reduced because of the β-stabilization and pore addition, being predominantly the pore effect. Permeability depended on the pore characteristics, finding values close to the human bones. It was concluded that powder metallurgy generates highly TixTa alloys with a combination of α, β and α′ Ti phases as well as remaining Ta particles that are beneficial to improve the biocompatibility and osseointegration of such materials. Being the Ti25Ta40salt alloy the most suitable for orthopedic implants because of its characteristics and properties.

Keywords: fabricated elemental; porous xta; sintering analysis; analysis porous; xta alloys; alloys fabricated

Journal Title: Materials
Year Published: 2022

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