Titanium alloy treatment process and resulting article

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PATENT NO 4923513
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07341775

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A carefully controlled amount of hydrogen is diffused into titanium or its alloys at an elevated temperature above the transformation temperature. After the elevated temperature is maintained for an approprate duration of time, eutectoid transformation is performed in an inert atmosphere, again for an appropriate period of time, during which or alternatively after which the hydrogen is removed and the metal cooled to room temperature. A sintered titanium alloy component of the type intended for use as a joint replacement subjected to such a treatment displays a fatigue strength which is noticeably improved over a similar article with an equiaxed or lamellar microstructure.

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DE PUY INC700 ORTHOPAEDIC DRIVE WARSAW IN 46581-0988

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Ducheyne, Paul Bryn Mawr, PA 46 2811
Kohn, David H Philadelphia, PA 8 344

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