Thermoelectric power properties of hydrogenated alloy Ti–6Al–4V subjected to mechanical impact and electron irradiation

The thermoelectric power properties of the Ti–6Al–4V alloy hydrogenated with hydrogen (hydrogen content 0.002 wt.% and 0.23 mass.%), subjected to mechanical rupture (up to 25 to 450 MPa) and irradiation with a pulsed electron flow with an energy of 18 keV to 25 J/cm$^2$ and duration 15 $\mu$s. The role of individual Al and V components in relation to changes in the thermoelectric properties of the alloy is noted. Of interest is not only the stabilization of phases, but also the transformation of the alloy under study into a layered medium due to hydrogenation and fixation of hydrogen in traps. The change in the Seebeck coefficient S varies for different conditions in the range (from 0.0011 to 0.0030 mV/K. Due to its stability and strength properties, this kind of alloy can be suitable for use in systems for monitoring the properties of implants and non-traditional energy.