Partner: M. Zubko


Recent publications
1.Golasiński K.M., Janiszewski J., Sienkiewicz J., Płociński T., Zubko M., Świec P., Pieczyska E.A., Quasi-static and dynamic compressive behavior of Gum Metal: experiment and constitutive model, METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS TRANSACTIONS A-PHYSICAL METALLURGY AND MATERIALS SCIENCE, ISSN: 1073-5623, DOI: 10.1007/s11661-021-06409-z, pp.1-14, 2021
Abstract:

The quasi-static and high strain rate compressive behavior of Gum Metal with composition Ti-36Nb-2Ta-3Zr-0.3O (wt pct) has been investigated using an electromechanical testing machine and a split Hopkinson pressure bar, respectively. The stress–strain curves obtained for Gum Metal tested under monotonic and dynamic loadings revealed a strain-softening effect which intensified with increasing strain rate. Moreover, the plastic flow stress was observed to increase for both static and dynamic loading conditions with increasing strain rate. The microstructural characterization of the tested Gum Metal specimens showed particular deformation mechanisms regulating the phenomena of strain hardening and strain softening, namely an adiabatic shear band formed at ~ 45 deg with respect to the loading direction as well as widely spaced deformation bands (kink bands). Dislocations within the channels intersecting with twins may cause strain hardening while recrystallized grains and kink bands with crystal rotation inside the grains may lead to strain softening. A constitutive description of the compressive behavior of Gum Metal was proposed using a modified Johnson–Cook model. Good agreement between the experimental and the numerical data obtained in the work was achieved.

Affiliations:
Golasiński K.M.-IPPT PAN
Janiszewski J.-Military University of Technology (PL)
Sienkiewicz J.-Military University of Technology (PL)
Płociński T.-Warsaw University of Technology (PL)
Zubko M.-other affiliation
Świec P.-other affiliation
Pieczyska E.A.-IPPT PAN
2.Golasiński K.M., Detsch R., Szklarska M., Łosiewicz B., Zubko M., Mackiewicz S., Pieczyska E.A., Boccaccini A.R., Evaluation of mechanical properties, in vitro corrosion resistance and biocompatibility of Gum Metal in the context of implant applications, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, ISSN: 1751-6161, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2020.104289, Vol.115, pp.104289-1-11, 2021
Abstract:

In recent decades, several novel Ti alloys have been developed in order to produce improved alternatives to the conventional alloys used in the biomedical industry such as commercially pure titanium or dual phase (alpha and beta) Ti alloys. Gum Metal with the non-toxic composition Ti–36Nb–2Ta–3Zr–0.3O (wt. %) is a relatively new alloy which belongs to the group of metastable beta Ti alloys. In this work, Gum Metal has been assessed in terms of its mechanical properties, corrosion resistance and cell culture response. The performance of Gum Metal was contrasted with that of Ti–6Al–4V ELI (extra-low interstitial) which is commonly used as a material for implants. The advantageous mechanical characteristics of Gum Metal, e.g. a relatively low Young's modulus (below 70 GPa), high strength (over 1000 MPa) and a large range of reversible deformation, that are important in the context of potential implant applications, were confirmed. Moreover, the results of short- and long-term electrochemical characterization of Gum Metal showed high corrosion resistance in Ringer's solution with varied pH. The corrosion resistance of Gum Metal was best in a weak acid environment. Potentiodynamic polarization studies revealed that Gum Metal is significantly less susceptible to pitting corrosion compared to Ti–6Al–4V ELI. The oxide layer on the Gum Metal surface was stable up to 8.5 V. Prior to cell culture, the surface conditions of the samples, such as nanohardness, roughness and chemical composition, were analyzed. Evaluation of the in vitro biocompatibility of the alloys was performed by cell attachment and spreading analysis after incubation for 48 h. Increased in vitro MC3T3-E1 osteoblast viability and proliferation on the Gum Metal samples was observed. Gum Metal presented excellent properties making it a suitable candidate for biomedical applications.

Keywords:

Gum Metal, mechanical behavior, in vitro corrosion resistance, in vitro biocompatibility, implant applications

Affiliations:
Golasiński K.M.-IPPT PAN
Detsch R.-Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nürnberg (DE)
Szklarska M.-other affiliation
Łosiewicz B.-other affiliation
Zubko M.-other affiliation
Mackiewicz S.-IPPT PAN
Pieczyska E.A.-IPPT PAN
Boccaccini A.R.-Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nürnberg (DE)
3.Golasiński K.M., Pieczyska E.A., Maj M., Mackiewicz S., Staszczak M., Kowalewski Z.L., Urbański L., Zubko M., Takesue N., Anisotropy of gum metal analysed by ultrasonic measurement and digital image correlation, MATERIALS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ISSN: 0267-0836, DOI: 10.1080/02670836.2019.1629539, Vol.36, No.9, pp.996-1002, 2020
Abstract:

The mechanical anisotropy of a multifunctional titanium alloy, Gum Metal, is investigated in this paper. The structural characterisation showed a strong <110> texture for Gum Metal, that is a result of the cold-swaging process applied during its manufacture. Gum Metal was treated as a transversally isotropic solid because of this texture. A significant difference from Young's moduli of the alloy was detected from the ultrasonic measurement of parallel and perpendicular directions to the alloy swaging direction. Samples of Gum Metal cubes were compressed in two different orientations. During the deformation process, two perpendicular walls of each sample were monitored by two visible range cameras for further two-dimensional digital image correlation analysis, this confirmed a strong plastic anisotropy in Gum Metal.

Keywords:

gum metal, compression, mechanical anisotropy, digital image correlation, ultrasonic measurement, texture, titanium alloy, full-field deformation measurement

Affiliations:
Golasiński K.M.-IPPT PAN
Pieczyska E.A.-IPPT PAN
Maj M.-IPPT PAN
Mackiewicz S.-IPPT PAN
Staszczak M.-IPPT PAN
Kowalewski Z.L.-IPPT PAN
Urbański L.-IPPT PAN
Zubko M.-other affiliation
Takesue N.-Fukuoka University (JP)

Conference abstracts
1.Golasiński K.M., Pieczyska E.A., Maj M., Mackiewicz S., Staszczak M., Zubko M., Takesue N., Elastic and plastic anisotropy of gum metal investigated by ultrasound measurements and digital image correlation, ISMMS, 10th International Symposium on Mechanics of Materials and Structures, 2019-06-02/06-06, Augustów (PL), pp.43-44, 2019
Keywords:

Mechanical Anisotropy, Ti alloy, Gum Metal, Ultrasound Measurement, Digital Image Correlation

Affiliations:
Golasiński K.M.-IPPT PAN
Pieczyska E.A.-IPPT PAN
Maj M.-IPPT PAN
Mackiewicz S.-IPPT PAN
Staszczak M.-IPPT PAN
Zubko M.-other affiliation
Takesue N.-Fukuoka University (JP)
2.Golasiński K.M., Pieczyska E.A., Mackiewicz S., Staszczak M., Zubko M., Takesue N., Analysis Gum Metal crystallographic texture and misorientation in correlation to its mechanical behavior, CAC, XXIV CONFERENCE ON APPLIED CRYSTALLOGRAPHY, 2018-09-02/09-06, Arłamów (PL), No.OY1-5, pp.37-38, 2018
Keywords:

Gum Metal, EBSD, ultrasonic measurement

Affiliations:
Golasiński K.M.-IPPT PAN
Pieczyska E.A.-IPPT PAN
Mackiewicz S.-IPPT PAN
Staszczak M.-IPPT PAN
Zubko M.-other affiliation
Takesue N.-Fukuoka University (JP)
3.Pieczyska E.A., Golasiński K.M., Maj M., Staszczak M., Mackiewicz S., Zubko M., Takesue N., Gum metal in compression – investigation of mechanical anisotropy caused by texture, ICEM 2018, 18TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EXPERIMENTAL MECHANICS, 2018-07-01/07-05, BRUKSELA (BE), No.454, pp.1-2, 2018
4.Pieczyska E.A., Golasiński K.M., Maj M., Mackiewicz S., Staszczak M., Zubko M., Takesue N., Mechanical anisotropy of Gum Metal analyzed by ultrasonic measurements and digital image correlation, SolMech 2018, 41st SOLID MECHANICS CONFERENCE, 2018-08-27/08-31, Warszawa (PL), pp.352-353, 2018
Abstract:

Experimental investigation of mechanical anisotropy in a multifunctional beta titanium alloy Gum Metal under compression is reported. Non-destructive and destructive techniques were used to analyze unique mechanical behavior of the alloy. Structural characterization showed a strong <110> texture of Gum Metal, which is a result of cold-swaging applied during its fabrication [1]. Due to this kind of texture Gum Metal can be treated as transversally isotropic solid. Ultrasonic measurements determined elastic constants with high accuracy. A significant difference between Young's moduli of the alloy calculated for parallel and perpendicular directions to the alloy swaging direction was demonstrated. Compression of Gum Metal cube samples with two orientations was conducted on a testing machine. Two perpendicular walls of each sample were monitored by two visible range cameras during the deformation process for further 2-dimensional digital image correlation (DIC) analysis. Strong mechanical anisotropy of Gum Metal was confirmed by a detailed analysis of the stress vs. strain curves and strain distributions.

Affiliations:
Pieczyska E.A.-IPPT PAN
Golasiński K.M.-IPPT PAN
Maj M.-IPPT PAN
Mackiewicz S.-IPPT PAN
Staszczak M.-IPPT PAN
Zubko M.-other affiliation
Takesue N.-Fukuoka University (JP)