Microstructure and mechanical behaviour of Ti-Cu foams synthesized via powder metallurgy technique

Abstract In the present study titanium based copper alloy foams were synthesized using acrawax as a space holder through powder metallurgy route. The effects of distinct pore size range and Cu content on microstructural features, density, compressive flexural behaviour was investigated. Results show that amount microporosity generated more in case with coarser pores than finer ones also it increased increase content. presence fine lower led to generation minimal microporosity; resulting into greater relative density Ti-Cu foams. plastic collapse stress, plateau stress bending strength decreased while densification strain maximum value is reported for Ti-3Cu foam pores. found be higher Pure Ti most optimized terms characteristic features. values makes them preferable over pure implants applications.