Joining of titanium to 304L stainless steel by friction welding

The dissimilar metal joint of titanium (Ti) to 304L stainless steel (SS) is essential in the nuclear industry for the dissolution of spent fuel that is carried out in boiling nitric acid in the dissolver vessel (made of Ti) and the dissolved solution is transported through the 304L SS pipes to the other plant components made of 304L SS. Because of the radioactive environment, leak tightness and corrosion resistance of this dissimilar joint are important. In this work, friction welding process was attempted to join Ti to 304L SS. Direct friction welding of Ti to 304L SS results in a stronger weld in which failure occurs in the Ti base metal during tensile testing. However, the joints have almost zero bend ductility that has been attributed to the formation of intermetallics due to mechanical alloying, strain hardening of Ti near the joint interface and residual stresses. Post-weld heat treatment marginally increases the bend ductility to 5° because of relieving of the effects of strain hardening and of residual stresses at the joint interface. Corrosion test in boiling nitric acid as per ASTM A-262 Practice C shows that the average corrosion rate is 10 mpy with the joints remaining intact after the corrosion test. The details of mechanical tests, microstructure analysis using optical and scanning electron microscopy, are discussed.     

Effect of different pre- and post-weld heat treatments on microstructures and mechanical properties of variable polarity TIG welded AA2219 joints

The microstructures and mechanical properties of 2219 aluminium alloy joints welded by variable polarity TIG welding in four kinds of different heat treatment conditions, namely, with/without pre-/post-weld heat treatment, were analysed and compared. The post-weld artificial aging treatment rendered fine dispersed precipitates (metastable θ′ phase) separate out of weld metal, which made the hardness of weld metal increase by ～20%. Meanwhile, the fracture location of joints during tensile test changed from weld zone to heat affected zone (HAZ). The pre-weld solution treatment reduced the overaging degree of HAZ and a large number of θ′ phase reprecipitated in HAZ after post-weld artificial aging treatment. Intermediate state welding, with pre-weld solution treatment and post-weld artificial aging treatment together, could increase 20% of the hardness of weld zone, increase 11.5% of the hardness of HAZ and increase 20.3% of the tensile strength of joint.     

A corrosion study of nickel–copper and nickel–copper–palladium welding filler metals

In an effort to reduce the release of fumes containing carcinogenic Cr⁶⁺ during arc welding of stainless steel, Cr‐free filler metals for welding of SS304 have been developed. Corrosion studies were carried out on 304L stainless steel samples welded with these Cr‐free consumables. The corrosion properties of gas tungsten arc (GTA) and shielded metal arc (SMA) welds fabricated with Ni? Cu and Ni? Cu? Pd consumables were found to be comparable to those of welds fabricated with SS308L, the standard filler metal used with SS304. Although the breakdown potentials of the welds made using both welding processes were lower than that of the SS308L GTA weld, the repassivation potentials of these welds were much higher. Generally, the repassivation potential is a more conservative measure of susceptibility to localized corrosion. Accordingly, the Ni? Cu and Ni? Cu? Pd welds were more resistant to crevice corrosion than SS308L welds. The addition of a small amount of Pd improved the corrosion resistance relative to Ni? Cu welds, which is consistent with previous studies from specially‐prepared button samples and bead‐on‐plate samples. Other corrosion studies such as creviced and uncreviced long time immersion, atmospheric exposure, and slow strain rate testing suggest that Ni? Cu? Pd filler metal can be a potential replacement for the conventional SS308L filler metal for joining SS304.     

添加铜填充层的Ti-15-3钛合金与304不锈钢电子束焊接过程中的温度与应力场(英文)

采用铜填充金属对Ti-15-3钛合金与304不锈钢进行电子束焊接,对Ti/Fe和Ti/Cu/Fe接头在焊接过程中的温度场和应力场进行数值模拟和试验测量。结果表明,高斯旋转体热源适用于电子束焊接过程的模拟。温度场对于焊缝中心呈非对称分布,钛侧的温度高于不锈钢侧的。热应力同样呈非对称分布,残余拉应力主要存在于不锈钢侧。铜填充金属的加入,降低了焊接过程中的峰值温度、温度梯度以及残余应力,纵向和横向残余拉应力分别降低了66MPa和31MPa。从温度场和应力场的角度可以看出,铜合金是一种较好的Ti-15-3钛合金与304不锈钢电子束焊接的填充金属材料。     

Influence of Filler Metals in the Control of Deleterious Phases During the Multi-pass Welding of Inconel 718 Plates

The present study reported the effect of filler metals on the microstructure and mechanical properties of pulsed current gas tungsten arc-welded Inconel 718 plates. Two different filler metals such as ERNi Cr-3 and ERNi Cr Mo-4 were employed for welding Inconel 718. The primary objective of this study is to suppress or eradicate the deleterious phase such as Laves or d(delta) which is considered to be detrimental to the weld properties. Microstructure examination corroborated the presence of unmixed zone at the HAZ for both the weldments. Tensile test trials envisaged that ERNi Cr Mo-4 weldments offered better tensile properties compared to ERNi Cr-3 weldments, whereas the impact toughness was found to be better for ERNi Cr-3 weldments. Line mapping analysis was carried out to study the elemental migration across the weldments. The structure–property relationships of the weldments were arrived at using the combined techniques of optical and scanning electron microscopy. Optical and SEM/EDAX analysis showed that there is no prominent occurrence of deleterious phases at the weld zone on employing these filler metals.     

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Plasma Arc Brazed AISI 304L Stainless Steel and Galvanized Steel Plates

Plasma arc brazing is used to join the AISI 304L stainless steel and galvanized steel plate butt joints with the CuSi3Mn1 filler wire. The effect of parameters on weld surface appearance, interfacial microstructure, and composition distribution in the joint was studied. The microhardness and mechanical tests were conducted to determine the mechanical properties of the welded specimens. The results indicated that good appearance, bead shape, and sufficient metallurgical bonding could be obtained when the brazing process was performed with a wire feeding speed of 0.8 m/min, plasma gas flow rate of 3.0 l/min, welding current of 100 A, and welding speed of 27 cm/min. During plasma arc brazing process, the top corner of the stainless steel and galvanized steel plate were heated and melted, and the melted quantity of stainless steel was much more than that of the galvanized steel due to the thermal conductivity coefficient difference between the dissimilar materials. The microhardness test results shows that the microhardness value gradually increased from the side of the galvanized steel to the stainless steel in the joint, and it is good for improving the mechanical properties of joint. The tensile strength was a little higher than that of the brazing filler, and the fracture position of weld joint was at the base metal of galvanized steel plate.     

Dissimilar Joining of Zircaloy-4 to Type 304L Stainless Steel by Friction Welding Process

Zirconium- and titanium-based dissolver vessels containing highly radioactive and concentrated corrosive nitric acid solution needs to be joined to the rest of fuel reprocessing plant made of AISI type 304L stainless steel (SS), which demands high integrity and corrosion resistant dissimilar joints. Solid-state joining process of friction welding was proposed in the present work to join zircaloy-4 and type 304L SS since fusion welding processes produce brittle intermetallic precipitates at the interface which reduce the mechanical strength as well as the corrosion resistance of the joint. The present study attempts to optimize joining parameters, without and with thin Ta and Ni interlayers that can prevent brittle intermetallic formation. Tensile test, three-point bend test, and microhardness measurements were performed on the joints. Characterization techniques such as optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and x-ray diffraction (XRD) were employed. A good friction weld joint of zircaloy-4 to 304L SS was achieved with the joint strength (~540 MPa) greater than that of the base of zircaloy-4, without using any interlayer. A bend ductility of 5° was only obtained without using any interlayer. However, XRD patterns indicated the presence of intermetallics in the friction-welded joints without interlayers. Corrosion test carried out on zircaloy-4 to 304L SS friction joint in boiling 11.5 M nitric acid exhibited corrosion rate of 225 μm/year after 240 h. SEM examination of the corroded joint indicated severe intergranular corrosion attack over stainless steel and preferential dissolution at the interface.     

焊丝对T2紫铜/316L不锈钢GTAW接头组织及性能的影响

采用钨极氩弧焊,分别填充纯铜焊丝和307Si焊丝对T2紫铜/316L不锈钢异种金属进行对接焊,探究焊丝对铜/不锈钢异种金属接头微观组织、力学性能和耐蚀性的影响.结果表明,铁-铜液相分离对焊缝组织的形成起主导作用,但由于过冷度不同,填充两种焊丝制备焊缝的液相分离程度不同:铜焊丝制备焊缝中生成了初次液相分离富铁球,其内部又...     

镁合金/不锈钢激光-TIG复合焊的数值分析

应用Nd：YAG激光-TIG（非熔化极氩弧焊）复合焊接技术对AZ31B镁合金板和304L不锈钢板进行异种材料对接焊.根据复合焊接的能量耦合机理,建立了基于双椭圆平面分布、双椭球体积分布和旋转-高斯体积分布相结合的复合焊接热源模型,利用有限元数值模拟,分析了复合焊接温度场及残余应力分布.结果表明,对异种材料而言,焊缝处温度场差别较大,且镁合金侧的残余应力较高.     

高温运行对镍基焊缝异种钢接头显微组织的影响

通过显微组织观测和裂纹形貌观察,分析ERNiCr-3焊丝填充的F92/Super304H异种钢接头焊缝裂纹性质与原因。结果表明,裂纹位于第4和5层焊道焊缝中心或近中心的树枝晶晶间或亚晶间,沿晶分布,裂纹面上可观察到方向性一致的树枝晶和自由凝固面形成的晶胞,裂纹具有典型的镍基焊缝金属凝固裂纹的形貌特征,为焊接凝固裂纹。该裂纹产生的原因是接头第4和5层焊道宽度达16～21 mm,每层单道焊道,焊道摆动宽度大,焊缝金属高温停留时间长,使以奥氏体结晶模式凝固的焊缝金属生成方向性极强的粗状发达的树枝晶,Ni,Nb,Si和Ti等元素偏析于树枝晶晶间或亚晶间,形成Ni-Nb,Ni-Si等低熔点共晶,在凝固收缩应变作用下,沿枝晶界或亚晶界开裂,镍基填充焊缝固有的凝固裂纹敏感性和接头焊接工艺因素是导致该裂纹产生的主要原因。

     

INVESTIGATION ON FRACTURE BEHAVIOR FOR WELDED JOINT OF NEW GENERATION FINE GRAINED STEEL SS400

The fracture behavior for welded joint of new generation fine grained steel SS400 was investigated and assessed on the basis of fitness for purpose philosophy. The actual critical defect sizes for the SS400 base metal and its weld HAZ (heat affected zone) defined by the gross yielding criterium have been determined directly by means of wide plate tests. It has been shown that although the HAZ grain growth occurs due to the welding heat, the resistance to fracture is not deteriorated. The deformation behavior of wide plate specimen was also studied by finite element (FE) analysis. The deformation of weld HAZ is protected by the high strength weld metal, so it is easier to get the general yielding for the welded joint specimen.     

Microstructure and alloy element distribution of dissimilar joint 316L and EH36 in laser welding

Microstructure and alloy element distribution of dissimilar joint 316L and EH36 in laser welding were researched, especially the influence of misalignment on weld profile and alloy element distribution. Weld zone (WZ) consisted of austensite and ferrite (F), and heat affected zone (HAZ) of EH36 side consisted of martensite, F, pearlite and carbide precipitation. Positive misalignment increased both upper and bottom widths (BWs), while negative misalignment made BW wider and upper width narrower. HAZ in steel EH36 side was clear and was narrowed and homogenised by negative misalignment. Alloy element contents of Cr and Ni in WZ was much more in negative misalignment. The interface transition gradient of alloy element between 316L and WZ was sharpened in the +0.8?mm misalignment, but diminished in the ?0.8?mm misalignment. The influence of misalignment on alloy element distributions can be attributed to the effect of gravity on transient flow of weld pool.     

热输入对Q890D低合金高强钢焊接性能的影响

通过分析不同焊接热输入下Q890D钢板的焊接接头金相组织及热影响区硬度,考察了不同焊接热输入对其焊接接头强度、-20 ℃低温冲击吸收能量的影响。结果表明,Q890D钢在热影响区存在明显淬硬现象。当焊接热输入由低向高变化时,热影响区的硬度有上升趋势,而表面焊道的热影响区硬度远远高于打底焊道,说明多层多道焊时,后道焊缝对前道焊缝的热处理效果比较明显,减少了热影响区的淬硬组织。打底焊道的热影响区硬度低于焊缝及母材,存在焊后软化现象,焊接时需尽量避免过大的焊接热输入。焊缝金属中粗大贝氏体组织的增加,导致焊缝金属低温冲击吸收能量普遍低于热影响区。随着热输入的减小,焊接接头的抗拉强度和冲击吸收能量(包括焊缝、熔合线及HAZ)都有很大的提升。说明焊接热输入在一定范围内的变化对整个焊接接头强度及塑韧性有较大的影响。     

铜钢异种材料等离子弧焊接头性能

采用LHM-200等离子弧焊机对1 mm紫铜与低碳钢异种材料进行了熔透型等离子弧焊试验,得到了内部无缺陷、外观成形良好的接头.观察了接头的显微组织,并分析了工艺参数对接头力学性能的影响.结果表明,焊缝区中心显微组织呈细胞群状,界面两侧的组织特征呈现显著的不同,焊缝与铜侧界面没有明显的熔合线,局部呈漩涡状,钢侧与焊缝连接处出现了明显的分界线;最佳工艺为焊接电流为65 A,焊接速度为0.4 cm/s,离子气流量为0.7 L/min,此时接头抗拉强度可达176 MPa,试样断裂于铜母材热影响区.     

The Effect of Nb and S Segregation on the Solidification Cracking of Alloy 52M Weld Overlay on CF8 Stainless Steel

The weld overlay of Alloy 52M (a nickel-based filler metal) on a cast 304 (CF8) stainless steel (SS) was made to simulate overlay welding of the safe end of reactor pressure vessels in nuclear power plants. The deteriorated effect of sulfur on solidification cracking of the Alloy 52M overlay was highlighted by using a CF8 substrate with 0.14 wt.% S. Severe solidification cracking was observed when Alloy 52M was directly overlaid on the CF8 substrate. To lower the cracking susceptibility, ER 308L was deposited on the CF8 SS as a buffer layer before the subsequent deposition of Alloy 52M. Under such circumstances, the region near the weld interface between the SS buffer layer and Alloy 52M overlay was susceptible to solidification cracking. The formation of γ-NbC(N), γ-Laves, and γ-(Fe-Ni-S) eutectic-type constituents at the solidification boundaries was responsible for cracking near the weld interface. Nevertheless, depositing two layers of 308L prior to applying Alloy 52M could effectively reduce the cracking susceptibility of the overlay.     

Microstructure and mechanical properties of dissimilar welds between 16Mn and 304L in underwater wet welding

Dissimilar joint between 304L austenitic stainless steel and low-alloy steel 16Mn was underwater wet welded using self-shielded nickel-based tubular wire. Microstructure, mechanical properties and corrosion behaviour of dissimilar welded joints were discussed. Ni-based weld metal was fully austenitic with well-developed columnar sub-grains. Type II boundary existed between Ni-based weld metal and ferritic base metal in underwater welds similar to that in air welds. Major alloying elements distributed non-uniformly across the austenitic weld metal/16Mn interface. Maximum hardness values in wet welding appeared in a coarse-grained heat-affected zone at the 16Mn side, which possessed very low impact toughness. Underwater Ni-based welded joints fractured at Ni-based weld metal under tensile test. Ni-based weld metal had favourable corrosion resistance similar to 304L base metal.     

焊后热处理对输送H_2S介质压力管道维修焊接接头组织性能的影响

采用手工钨极氩弧焊(TIG焊)打底,焊条电弧焊(SMAW)填充、盖面的焊接工艺对输送H_2S介质压力管道(20钢)进行维修焊接,并对其焊接接头进行720～750℃下保温1h的焊后热处理.对热处理前、后焊接接头组织和性能进行分析研究,结果表明:720～750℃×1h热处理使焊缝区与热影响区成针状分布的魏氏组织铁索体晶粒得到细化,并使其呈退化形态;焊缝区、热影响区与母材的显微硬度整体呈下降趋势;焊接接头抗拉强度大幅度提高,断裂均处在远离焊缝的母材上.焊后热处理有效地降低了焊接接头的残余应力,改变了残余应力的分布特征,使其分布趋于"均匀",拉应力大幅度降低.     

铝/钛异种金属填丝电子束熔钎焊接头组织与性能

采用填丝电子束熔钎焊对TA2纯钛和1060纯铝进行了焊接试验,分别对接头显微组织、相组成、抗拉强度和显微硬度进行了分析. 结果表明,采用填丝电子束熔钎焊可以实现纯钛与纯铝的有效连接,接头抗拉强度为98.8 MPa,达到铝母材的96.7%. 接头呈现典型的熔钎焊特征,由钛侧钎焊接头及铝侧熔焊接头组成. 熔钎焊界面存在Ti-Al金属间化合物层,其厚度小于2 μm,未对接头性能强度产生影响. 铝侧熔化区内存在散布的金属间化合物起到一定强化作用,显微硬度最低值位于铝侧热影响区内,拉伸断裂于该区域.     

纯铝1060/镀锌钢电阻点钎焊工艺及接头性能

采用电阻点钎焊进行了纯铝1060与SGCC热镀锌钢板的搭接试验,研究了接头界面组织,并测试了接头力学性能. 结果表明,试验所用铝硅（Al-Si）合金钎料润湿良好,焊后接头焊缝界面处产生了具有双层结构且厚度不均的金属间化合物,厚度小于10 μm;焊接电流为7.8 kA时,接头抗拉剪载荷达到峰值,约为4.72 kN,在相同工艺参数下,电阻点钎焊接头的抗拉剪载荷明显高于点焊接头;接头断裂大都发生在铝板侧,且主要在热影响区处而不在焊点处,说明点钎焊接头质量良好,但由于焊缝铝侧界面局部存在“未钎合”缺陷,焊缝界面会产生拉应力且在金属间化合物的应力作用下易产生裂纹.     

2205双相不锈钢与304奥氏体不锈钢的焊接

采用焊条电弧焊(SMAW),以E2209作填充材料对2205双相不锈钢与304奥氏体不锈钢异种金属焊接工艺进行研究,通过优化焊接工艺参数,获得了具有良好力学性能和合适双相比例的焊接接头.接头力学性能测试表明,拉伸试样断裂发生在强度相对较低的304母材侧;2205母材侧热影响区的显微硬度值高于焊缝和2205母材,而304...