Raganya, Mampai LMoshokoa, NObadele, BMachaka, RonaldMakhatha, E2025-01-102025-01-102024-07978-1-0370-2645-4http://hdl.handle.net/10204/13930The aim of the work was to study the microstructural characteristics and mechanical properties of Ti-10Mo and Ti-12Mo alloys. The stability of the β phase was predicted using the molybdenum equivalence, average electron concentration ratio, and d-electron approaches. Microstructural examination was conducted using scanning electron microscopy and electron backscatter diffraction, while phase analysis was performed by x-ray diffraction. Uniaxial tensile test machine was employed to conduct tensile tests. The microstructure of Ti-12Mo alloy revealed primary BCC beta (β) phase and some nanoparticles of martensitic α" phase and hexagonal omega (ω) phase precipitated in the β matrix. The precipitation hardening of the ω phase resulted in superior microhardness, tensile and yield strengths. Contrarily, the existence of the ω phase contributed to the brittle fracture that occurred during tensile tests, a higher elastic modulus and lower elastic admissible strain than those of the human bone. Nonetheless, the characteristics and mechanical properties observed of the studied β-type alloy qualify it as a promising candidate for biomedical applications.AbstractenMetallic materialsOrthopaedic applicationsTi-12Mo alloyConference Presentationn/a