L. B. Vedmid, E. M. Zhilina, S. A. Krasikov, A. G. Merkushev
ABSTRACT
Theoretical and experimental evaluation of the aluminothermic reduction processes of titanium and gadolinium from oxides allowed us to establish the sequence of compounds formation in the Al–TiO2–Gd2O3 system. It was noted that the reduction is a two-stage process, proceeds through the stage of titanium monoxide formation, followed by formation of intermetallides Al3Ti and GdAl2.
KEYWORDS:
titanium alloy, aluminothermic reduction, phase formation, gadolinium, intermetallic compounds