Pseudoelastic behaviour of a beta Ti-25Nb-3Zr-3Mo-2Sn alloy

Tensile properties and pseudoelastic behaviour were assessed fora Ti-25Nb-3Zr-3Mo-2Sn alloy. Significant pseudoelastic behaviour was observed in both solution treated and solution treated/aged conditions which was associated with the formation of the martensic alpha '' phase. The solution treated condition displays the greatest pseudoelasticity. Straining of the alloy leads to a reduction in the Young's modulus proportionate to the magnitude of the strain. (C) 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved