The researchers studied a new titanium alloy with a specific microstructure to understand how it performs under tension and high temperatures. By manipulating the alloy's composition and heat treatment, they found that the strength of the alloy is influenced by the thickness of certain phases. Increasing the aging temperature makes the alloy stronger but less ductile. The alloy's ability to deform is mainly determined by the volume and deformability of a specific phase. Additionally, the alloy's resistance to deformation at high temperatures improves with a higher aging temperature.