Microstructure and strength of brazed joints of Ti3Al-base alloy with different filler metals

The interfacial microstructure and properties of brazed joints of a Ti₃Al-based alloy were investigated in this paper to meet the requirements of the use of Ti₃Al-based alloy in the aeronautic and space industries. The effects of different brazing fillers on the interfacial microstructure and shear strength were studied. The relationship between brazing parameters and shear strength of the joints was discussed, and the optimum brazing parameters were obtained. The brazed joints were qualitatively and quantitatively analyzed by means of EPMA, SEM and XRD. The results showed that using a AgCuZn brazing filler, TiCu, Ti(Cu,Al)₂ and Ag[s,s] were formed, the shear strength of the joint was decreased because of the formation of TiCu and Ti(Cu,Al)₂; using a CuP brazing filler, Cu₃P, TiCu and Cu[s,s] were formed at the interface of the joint, the former two intermetallic compounds decreased the shear strength. The analysis also indicated that using the TiZrNiCu brazing filler, the optimum parameters were temperature T=1323 K, joining time t=5 min, and the maximum shear strength was 259.6 MPa. For the AgCuZn brazing filler, the optimum parameters were joining temperature T=1073 K, joining time t=5 min, and the maximum shear strength was 165.4 MPa. To the CuP brazing filler, the optimum parameters were joining temperature T=1223 K, joining time t=5 min, and the maximum shear strength is 98.6 MPa. Consulting the results of P. He, J.C. Feng and H. Zhou [Microstructure and strength of brazed joints of Ti₃Al-base alloy with NiCrSiB, Mater. Charact., 52(8) (2004) 309–318], relative to the other brazing fillers, TiZrNiCu is the optimum brazing filler for brazing Ti₃Al-based alloy.     

Zr-Cu-Ni非晶钎料真空钎焊TiAl合金/316L不锈钢接头的界面组织与剪切性能

采用自主设计制备的Zr-42.9Cu-21.4Ni非晶钎料对TiAl合金和316L不锈钢进行真空钎焊,研究钎焊温度和钎焊时间对TiAl合金/316L不锈钢异种金属接头微观组织和剪切性能的影响。结果表明：钎缝界面可以划分为6个不同的反应层。1040 ℃/10 min下制备的钎焊接头从TiAl合金到316L不锈钢侧界面组织依次为γ(TiAl)+AlCuTi/α₂(Ti₃Al)+AlCuTi/AlCu+ZrCuNi+FeZr/Cu₈Zr₃+ZrCuNi+TiFe+Fe₂Zr/FeZr+Fe₂Zr+TiFe₂+ZrCu/α-(Fe, Cr)。随着钎焊温度的升高,接头的抗剪强度先升高后降低。当钎焊温度为1040 ℃和钎焊时间25 min时,接头抗剪强度达到最大值162 MPa。断口分析表明,接头在FeZr+Fe₂Zr+TiFe₂+ZrCu界面处萌生,沿着Cu₈Zr₃+ZrCuNi+TiFe+Fe₂Zr和α-(Fe, Cr)扩展,呈解理断裂。     

Microstructure and strength of diffusion-bonded joints of TiAl base alloy to steel

Diffusion bonding of TiAl-based alloy to steel was carried out at 850–1100 °C for 1–60 min under a pressure of 5–40 MPa in this paper. The relationship of the bond parameters and tensile strength of the joints was discussed, and the optimum bond parameters were obtained. When products are diffusion-bonded, the optimum bond parameters are as follows: bonding temperature is 930–960 °C, bonding pressure is 20–25 MPa, bonding time is 5–6 min. The maximum tensile strength of the joint is 170–185 MPa. The reaction products and the interface structures of the joints were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), electron probe X-ray microanalysis (EPMA) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Three kinds of reaction products were observed to have formed during the diffusion bonding of TiAl-based alloy to steel, namely Ti₃Al+FeAl+FeAl₂ intermetallic compounds formed close to the TiAl-based alloy. A decarbonised layer formed close to the steel and a face-centered cubic TiC formed in the middle. The interface structure of diffusion-bonded TiAl/steel joints is TiAl/Ti₃Al+FeAl+FeAl₂/TiC/decarbonised layer/steel, and this structure will not change with bond time once it forms. The formation of the intermetallic compounds results in the embrittlement of the joint and poor joint properties. The thickness of each reaction layer increases with bonding time according to a parabolic law. The activation energy Q and the growth velocity K₀ of the reacting layer Ti₃Al+FeAl+FeAl₂+TiC in the diffusion-bonded joints of TiAl base alloy to steel are 203 kJ/mol and 6.07 mm²/s, respectively. Careful control of the growth of the reacting layer Ti₃Al+FeAl+FeAl₂+TiC can influence the final joint strength.     

TiC陶瓷/NiCrSiB/铸铁钎焊连接的界面组织和强度分析

采用NiCrSiB钎料对TiC陶瓷与铸铁进行钎焊连接,分析了接头的界面组织和剪切强度.结果表明:当连接规范一定时,在钎料内部、钎料与母材的界面处有TiC从TiC陶瓷侧扩散过来,同时在钎料内部和界面处有[Ni,Fe]和Ni基固溶体生成.当连接温度为1373K,连接时间为20 min时,接头的剪切强度最高可达78.6 MPa.     

Microstructure and Strength of Brazed Joints of Ti3Al Base Alloy with Cu-P Filler Metal

Brazing of Ti3AI alloys with the filler metal Cu-P was carried out at 1173-1273 K for 60-1800 s. When products are brazed, the optimum brazing parameters are as follows: brazing temperature is 1215-1225 K; brazing time is 250-300 s. Four kinds of reaction products were observed during the brazing of Ti3AI alloys with the filler metal Cu-P, i.e., Ti3AI phase with a small quantity of Cu (Ti3AI(Cu)) formed close to the Ti3AI alloy; the TiCu intermetallic compounds layer and the Cu3P intermetallic compounds layer formed between Ti3AI(Cu) and the filler metal, and a Cu-base solid solution formed with the dispersed Cu3P in the middle of the joint. The interfacial structure of brazed Ti3AI alloys joints with the filler metal Cu-P is Ti3AI/Ti3AI(Cu)/TiCu/Cu3P/Cu solid solution (Cu3P)/Cu3P/TiCu/Ti3AI(Cu)/Ti3AI, and this structure will not change with brazing time once it forms. The thickness of TiCu+Cu3P intermetallic compounds increases with brazing time according to a parabolic law. The activation energy Q and the growth velocity K0 of reaction layer TiCu+Cu3P in the brazed joints of Ti3AI alloys with the filler metal Cu-P are 286 kJ/mol and 0.0821 m2/s, respectively, and growth formula was y2=0.0821exp(-34421.59/T)t. Careful control of the growth for the reaction layer TiCu+Cu3P can influence the final joint strength. The formation of the intermetallic compounds TiCu+Cu3P results in embrittlement of the joint and poor joint properties. The Cu-P filler metal is not fit for obtaining a high-quality joint of Ti3AI brazed.     

Brazing of Aluminum Matrix Composite with Sn10Ag4Ti Active Filler Metal

The joining of 6061 aluminum matrix composites (6061 MMC) was conducted using a low temperature filler metal, Sn₁₀Ag₄Ti, in a vacuum of 1×10^-4torr. The results showed that Sn₁₀Ag₄Ti had superior wettability on the 6061 aluminum matrix composites surface. It was evident from the EPMA analyses of Sn₁₀Ag₄Ti brazements that a significant reaction zone could be observed at the 6061 aluminum matrix composites/filler metal interface. The Sn, Ag and Ti elements in the filler metal play different roles during the brazing. The good wetting behavior of the Sn₁₀Ag₄Ti/ monolithic 6061 alloy and Sn₁₀Ag₄Ti/Al₂O₃ system was suspected to cause the enhancement of the joint strength of the Sn₁₀Ag₄Ti/6061 MMC during the brazing.     

Processing and Characterization of Fiber Reinforced Intermetallic Matrix Composites

A series of intermetallic matrix composites reinforced with Al₂O₃ based fibers were fabricated by pressure casting. The Al₂O₃ based fibers used were DuPont's 20 μm diameter Fiber FP and PRD-166 fiber, Mitsui's 10 μm diameter Almax fiber, and Saphikon's 125 μm diameter single crystal Al₂O₃ fiber. The intermetallic matrices employed were alloys based on Ni₃Al, NiAl, Fe₃Al, Ti₃Al+TiAl, and Nb₂Al+NbAl₃. Optical, scanning and transmission electron microscopy were used to investigate the microstructure of the composites and the fibers. Tensile testing was conducted to determine the Weibull mean strength of the fibers in the as-received and heat treated conditions. The effect of fiber gage length on the Weibull mean strength of the PRD-166 and Fiber FP was evaluated. Indentation tests were performed to determine the effect of alloying additions on the fiber/matrix bond strength in shear in Saphikon fiber reinforced Ni₃Al composites.     

Interfacial microstructure and strength of partial transient liquid-phase bonding of silicon nitride with Ti/Ni multi-interlayer

Partial transient liquid-phase bonding (PTLP bonding) of silicon nitride (Si₃N₄) ceramic has been performed using Ti/Ni multi-interlayer in vacuum at 1273–1423 K. Interfacial microstructures were examined by scanning electron microscope, electron probe micro-analysis, and X-ray diffraction. The joint strength has been measured by four-point bending tests from room temperature up to 1000 °C. Interfacial structure of Si₃N₄/TiN/Ti₅Si₃ + Ti₅Si₄ + Ni₃Si/(NiTi)/Ni₃Ti/Ni is formed after bonding process. The NiTi layer is gradually consumed with simultaneous growth of the reaction layer and the Ni₃Ti layer. The room temperature joint strength is significantly affected by the reaction layer thickness, whereas the elevated temperature joint strength significantly depends on whether the low melting point NiTi layer exists in the joint. The joint strength of more than 100 MPa is retained up to 800 °C as the NiTi layer is completely consumed. A model is proposed to optimize the PTLP bonding parameters for optimizing joint strength at both room temperature and elevated temperature.     

Ti3AlC2-Al2O3/TiAl3复合材料在Al液中的熔蚀-磨损行为及其交互作用机制

通过对比分析Ti₃AlC₂-Al₂O₃/TiAl₃复合材料在纯腐蚀、纯磨损及熔蚀-磨损三种条件下的材料流失特征,研究了Ti₃AlC₂-Al₂O₃/TiAl₃复合材料在Al液中的熔蚀-磨损行为及熔蚀与磨损的交互作用机制。结果表明,Ti₃AlC₂-Al₂O₃/TiAl₃复合材料在Al液中的熔蚀-磨损体积损失比H13钢的体积损失低了两个数量级,随着载荷和转速的上升,Ti₃AlC₂-Al₂O₃/TiAl₃复合材料的磨损由磨粒磨损逐渐向黏着磨损转变。Ti₃AlC₂-Al₂O₃/TiAl₃复合材料的熔蚀、磨损交互作用率的最大值为47.5%,在低载荷或低转速条件下由于铝熔体的润滑作用,Ti₃AlC₂-Al₂O₃/TiAl₃复合材料甚至表现出负的交互作用。这一方面是由于Ti₃AlC₂-Al₂O₃/TiAl₃复合材料在Al液中腐蚀时不生成其它界面产物,而仅为极少量Ti元素的溶解;另一方面则是由于TiAl₃基体与Al₂O₃二者所形成的空间网络状结构改善了Ti₃AlC₂-Al₂O₃/TiAl₃复合材料在Al液中的耐磨损性能。      

新型Ti_3AlC_2-Al_2O_3/TiAl_3复合材料的组织结构与性能

利用Al-TiO2-TiC体系,通过机械球磨和反应热压制备出Ti3AlC2与Al2O3两相原位内生成增强TiAl3金属基复合材料。借助DSC、XRD、SEM和TEM研究了复合材料的反应机制、显微组织、力学性能及抗氧化性能。结果表明,球磨50h后的复合粉末经1 250℃/50 MPa保温10min烧结后可得到组织均匀细小且致密的Ti3AlC2-Al2O3/TiAl3复合材料,其密度、维氏硬度、室温三点弯曲强度、断裂韧性及压缩强度分别为3.8g/cm3、8.4GPa、658.9 MPa、7.9 MPa·m1/2和1 742.0 MPa,1 000℃的高温压缩强度为604.1 MPa。Ti3AlC2-Al2O3/TiAl3复合材料的增韧机制主要包括Ti3AlC2和Al2O3颗粒的剥离、Ti3AlC2相导致的裂纹偏转和桥接以及Ti3AlC2颗粒的变形及层裂。Ti3AlC2-Al2O3/TiAl3复合材料在700~1 000℃温度区间内生成的氧化层虽不致密,但仍表现出优异的抗高温循环氧化性能。     

Microstructure and tribological properties of in situ synthesized TiN/Ti3Al intermetallic matrix composite coatings on titanium by laser cladding and laser nitriding

TiN reinforced Ti₃Al intermetallic matrix composite (TiN/Ti₃Al IMC) coatings were in situ synthesized on a pure Ti substrate with Ti + Al mixed powders in nitrogen atmosphere by laser cladding and laser nitriding. It was found that the growth morphologies of the TiN reinforced phase in the TiN/Ti₃Al IMC coatings were granular-like, flake-like, and undeveloped dendrites at lower N₂ flow rate; and granular-like, undeveloped and developed dendrites at higher N₂ flow rate. In addition, the volume fraction of the TiN phase increased with increasing nitrogen flow rate. The hardness of the TiN/Ti₃Al IMC coatings was higher than that of the Ti₃Al coating, which increased with increasing volume fraction of the TiN phase. Friction and wear tests revealed that the wear resistance of TiN/Ti₃Al IMC coatings was superior to those of pure Ti and Ti₃Al coating. It is well worth noting that the TiN/Ti₃Al IMC coatings showed excellent wear resistance under lower normal loads.     

Synthesis of in situ Al–TiB2 composites using stir cast route

When elemental Ti and B powders were added to molten Al at above 1000°C, fine in situ TiB₂ particulates were formed through Al–Ti–B exothermic reaction. By optimising the nucleation of TiB₂, the tensile and yield strengths of a synthesised Al–15V_f%TiB_s composite were twice that of matrix material. Modification of Al-matrix with 4.5 wt%Cu tripled the tensile and yield strengths at peak-aged condition. Owing to the co-presence of brittle Al₃Ti flakes with TiB₂ particles in the composites synthesised by the Al–Ti–B system, ductility was reduced to 68% and 84% in composites with Al- and Al–Cu matrices, respectively. When the (Ti + B) mixture was incorporated with 3 wt%C, TiB₂ and TiC reinforcing phases were simultaneously produced in the composite with Al–Cu matrix. Such an approach reduced Al₃Ti compound in the composite considerably. Although the presence of Cu in the composite was found to promote the formation of Al₃Ti, its effect on the fluidity caused the melt recovery to increase from 33% to 52%.     

PTLP Joining of Al2O3-Stainless Steel 304 Using Ni-Cr Foil—The Microstructure Morphologies of Joint Interfaces

Partial-transient liquid-phase brazing of Al₂O₃-stainless steel (SS) 304 using a Ni-Cr foil as a refractory layer in brazing filler metals was investigated in a vacuum environment, and the microstructures in the joints were studied in detail. The cross-sectioned microstructures at joint interfaces show multilayered structures. Six characteristic zones can be distinguished in the joint, named as base alumina zone, titanium reaction zone, roughly homogenized filler materials zone, discontinuous precipitation zone, metallic brazing zone, and base metal zone. The main corresponding phases of these six zones are Al₂O₃(I), TiO+CuTiO₄(II), Ni(Cu)-Cr-Ti(III), Ni(Cu)-Cr+Ti+Fe-Ti(IV), SS304 (V, VI), respectively. Experimental results demonstrated that the formation of TiO and CuTiO₄can improve greatly the wettability of Al₂O₃, and, thus, the good joint was obtained at the interface of Al₂O₃and filler metal. Part of the Ti atoms can diffuse into the interface between SS304 and filler materials and form intermetallics, which precipitate as hard and brittle precipitation during the cooling stage.     

Intermetallic compounds formed during brazing of titanium with aluminium filler metals

The effect of aluminium filler metal composition on the formation of AI-Ti intermetallic compounds was investigated in brazed aluminium-to-titanium (Al/Ti) joints and titanium-totitanium (Ti/Ti) joints. The clearance filling ability was also studied. In Ti/Ti joints, the thickness of the intermetallic compound layer was strongly dependent on the aluminium filler metal composition, whereas the clearance filling ability was independent of the composition. The maximum intermetallic compound layer thickness was observed in 99.99% highly pure aluminium filler metal; therefore all additional elements reduced the layer thickness. Above all, the addition of 0.8% Si greatly reduced the thickness. After brazing at 680° C for 3 min, the intermetallic compound formed by Al-0 to 0.8% Si filler metal was found to be of type Al₃Ti. Other compounds, of types Ti₉Al₂₃ and Ti₇Al₅Si₁₂, were also found in joints brazed by Al-3 to 10% Si filler metals. AI-0.8% Si filler metals maintained a higher joint strength than pure aluminium filler metal under brazing conditions of high temperature and long heating time. In Al/Ti joints, AI-Cu-Sn and AI-Cu-Ag filler metal mainly formed Al₃Ti, and Al-10Si-Mg filler metal mainly formed Ti₇Al₅Si₁₂ at the brazed interface of the titanium side after brazing at 600 to 620° C.     

SiC晶须对反应合成多孔TiB_2-TiC复合材料的影响

以Ti、B_4C和SiC晶须(SiC_w)为原料,采用自蔓延高温合成法制备了多孔TiB__2-TiC复合材料。讨论了SiC_w含量对TiB__2-TiC复合材料物相、组织形貌、孔隙率和抗压强度的影响。结果表明:不添加SiC_w时,复合材料中主要物相为贫硼相TiB和Ti_3B_4以及TiC和少量TiB__2;在5Ti+B_4C体系中加入SiC_w后,贫硼相TiB和Ti_3B_4逐渐减少直至消失,而出现富硼相TiB__2和TiC的含量增加。随着SiC_w含量的增加,复合材料的孔隙率逐渐增加,由38.46%增加至5_2.78%。当SiC_w含量小于1.0时,随着SiC_w含量的增加,多孔TiB_2-TiC复合材料的抗压强度明显增加,当SiC_w含量为1.0时,复合材料的抗压强度达到最大值56.04MPa。Ti与SiC_w反应会生成TiC、Ti_3SiC_2和TiSi_2等物相,消耗一定量的Ti,使得与B4C反应的Ti量减少,从而促进富硼相TiB_2形成和TiC的增多。并且在SiC_w表面形成颗粒状TiC或者层片状Ti_3SiC_2,增加SiC_w与TiB_2-TiC基体之间的结合,更有利于发挥SiC_w的强化作用。     

等离子加热反应合成TiB2-TiC-Fe2Ti复合材料

以Ti、B₄C和Fe粉为原料,采用等离子束加热反应合成TiB₂-TiC-Fe₂Ti复合材料,分析了其物相、组织结构、显微硬度和断口形貌等。结果表明：反应生成物中物相主要有TiB₂、TiC和Fe₂Ti,同时含有少量的Fe₃C。各物相以不同的形态均匀分布,TiB₂呈现六边形和长条形,TiC近似球形,Fe₂Ti作为粘结相存在于TiB₂和TiC相之间,促进了各相之间的结合。等离子束加热具有高加热及冷却速率,降低了晶粒生长时间,有利于获得细小的组织。随着电流增加,单位时间内输入坯体热量增多,TiB₂和TiC充分长大,各相之间结合更加紧密。     

不基于熔态润湿的Al/Al2O3直接钎焊

针对Al熔液在850℃以下不润湿Al₂O₃而难以直接钎焊的困难, 本工作研究了溅射Al对Al₂O₃的“润湿”作用, 提出了一种采用溅射Al基薄膜作为钎料直接钎焊Al₂O₃的方法。结果表明, 这种方法可以在不满足熔态Al润湿条件的680℃实现Al和Al-Cu合金对Al₂O₃的直接真空钎焊, 并且仅需0.1 Pa的真空度。所获得的Al/Al₂O₃的接头剪切强度达到115 MPa, Al-1.6at% Cu合金钎焊接头的剪切强度可提高到163 MPa, 当钎料中的Cu含量提高至14.3at%后, 钎焊接头中焊缝与陶瓷界面产生Cu的偏聚, 接头的剪切强度因界面断裂降低为127 MPa。并对这种不基于金属熔态润湿钎焊方法的原理进行了分析讨论。     

碳钢坩埚表面渗铝复合涂层

以碳钢板为基板材料, 通过表面渗铝和高温化学反应在其表面形成复合保护涂层。研究了反应层厚度与反应温度、时间之间的关系, 并用光学显微镜、XRD对涂层形貌、相组成进行了表征。实验结果表明: 反应产物层厚度随反应温度、时间的增加而增加; 复合涂层由过渡层和反应产物层组成, 过渡层组成为Fe₃Al及少量Fe₂Al₅、Fe₁₄Al₈₆、Al₂O₃, 反应产物层组成为TiB₂、MgO和少量的Mg₂TiO₄、Mg₂B₂O₅、Fe₃Al、FeAl、Ti₂B₅。      

Evaluation of transient liquid phase bonding between nickel-based superalloys

Induction brazing of Inconel 718 to Inconel X-750 using Ni-7Cr-3Fe-3.2B-4.5Si (wt.-%) foil as brazing filler metal was investigated in this paper. Brazing was conducted at the temperature range 1373–1473 K for 0–300 s in a flow argon environment. Both interfacial microstructures and mechanical properties of brazed joints were investigated to evaluate joint quality. The optical and scanning electron microscopic results indicate that good wetting existed between the brazing alloy and both Inconel 718 and Inconel X-750. Microstructures at joint interfaces of all samples show distinct multilayered structures that were mainly formed by isothermal solidification and following solid-state interdiffusion during joining. The diffusion of boron and silicon from brazing filler metal into base metal at the brazing temperature is the main controlling factor pertaining to the microstructural evolution of the joint interface. The element area distribution of Cr, Fe, Si, Ni and Ti was examined by energy dispersive X-ray analysis. It was found that silicon and chromium remain in the center of brazed region and form brittle eutectic phases; boron distribution is uniform across joint area as it readily diffuses from brazing filler metal into base metal. The influence of heating cycle on the microstructures of base material and holding time on the mechanical properties of brazed joint were also investigated.     

Application of thermodynamic calculation in the in-situ process of Al/TiB2

A thermodynamic model describing the formation of in-situ TiB₂ reinforced Al metal matrix composite (MMC) has been established. Based on thermodynamic principles, the Gibbs free energies of formation of TiB₂, AlB₂, and Al₃Ti were evaluated. Experimental investigation was carried out to verify the validity of the thermodynamic model. KBF₄ and K₂TiF₆ were used to synthesize in-situ particulates in molten Al at different temperatures. X-ray diffraction was employed to characterize the formation of different phases in the composite.