Synthesis and Characterization of Ti-6Al-6Mo Prepared by Arc Melting Process

The Ti-6Al-6Mo alloy was arc-melted eight times from pure Ti, Al, and Mo. The Ti-6Al-6Mo were analyzed by using an optical microscope, SEM-EDS, XRD and Vickers Hardness Tester. Corrosion test was performed by using Hank's solution at 37 °C and pH 7.4. The optical micrograph showed a similar structure of this alloy. The microstructure of Ti 6Al-6Mo was basketweave with α lath. The map of Ti, Al and Mo showed a similar distribution of this alloy. The XRD analysis showed that the α and β phase occurred. The Vickers hardness value of Ti6Al6Nb was 398.7 HV, higher than pure Ti. The corrosion rate of as cast Ti-6Al-6Mo was 0.0016 mmpy (mm/year). The result showed that this alloy can potentially be used for biomedical application.