X-ray diffraction profile analysis of martensitic Ti6Al4V (ELI) parts produced by laser powder bed fusion
Abstract
The quantification of the density of defects in materials through
non-destructive methods is of great interest to scientists and engineers. Xray
diffraction (XRD) peak profile analysis is a valuable method that is often
used to reveal important microstructural information, such as defects present
in crystalline materials as well as crystallite size. In this study, the
broadening of XRD peaks of martensitic Ti6Al4V (ELI) produced by laser
powder bed fusion (LPBF) was studied following modified Williamson-Hall
(MWH) and Warren-Averbach (WA) analytical methods. The level of
defects in martensitic LPBF Ti6Al4V (ELI) was found to drastically reduce
by at least 73% after exposing the material to stress-relieving heat treatment.
URI
https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202338810003http://repository.mut.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/6708
