Mechanical properties and deformation behavior of as-cast Ti-Sn alloys

In this study, the mechanical properties of as-cast Ti-Sn alloys with Sn content ranging from 1 to 30 wt.% prepared using a dental cast machine were investigated and compared with commercially pure titanium (c.p. Ti), which was used as a control. Experimental results indicated that the diffraction peaks of all the Ti-Sn alloys matched those for α Ti, and no β phase peaks or any intermediate phases were found. All the Ti-Sn alloys had higher bending strengths, bending moduli and elastic recovery angles than those of c.p. Ti. For example, the bending strength of the Ti-1Sn alloy was higher than that of c.p. Ti by 68%, its bending modulus was higher than that of c.p. Ti by 43% and its elastically recoverable angle was higher than that of c.p. Ti by as much as 240%. Additionally, the Ti-1Sn, Ti-5Sn and Ti-10Sn alloys exhibited ductile properties. When the Sn content was 20 wt.% or greater, the alloys showed brittle properties. Our research suggested that Ti-1Sn alloy had the most favorable mechanical properties of all the metals in this study, making it the best candidate for prosthetic dental applications.