Texture evolution in commercially pure titanium after equal channel angular pressing at room temperature

Abstract

Texture development in commercially pure titanium during equal channel angular pressing (ECAP) through route C has been studied up to four passes at room temperature. Textures were measured by X-ray diffraction, while the microstructural analyses were performed using electron backscattered diffraction as well as transmission electron microscopy. The results show that continuous dynamic recrystallisation is observed during the ECAP process and the B fibre is formed after four passes, which represents normal to shear plane.