Microstructure and shear strength of γ-TiAl/GH536 joints brazed with Ti−Zr−Cu−Ni−Fe−Co−Mo filler alloy

The influence of brazing temperature and brazing time on the microstructure and shear strength of γ-TiAl/GH536 joints brazed with Ti−Zr−Cu−Ni−Fe−Co−Mo filler was investigated using SEM, EDS, XRD and universal testing machine. Results show that all the brazed joints mainly consist of four reaction layers regardless of the brazing temperature and brazing time. The thickness of the brazed seam and the average shear strength of the joint increase firstly and then decrease with brazing temperature in the range of 1090−1170 °C and brazing time varying from 0 to 20 min. The maximum shear strength of 262 MPa is obtained at 1150 °C for 10 min. The brittle Al₃NiTi₂ and TiNi₃ intermetallics are the main controlling factors for the crack generation and deterioration of joint strength. The fracture surface is characterized as typical cleavage fracture and it mainly consists of massive brittle Al₃NiTi₂ intermetallics.     

Vacuum brazing of TiAl-based intermetallics with Ti–Zr–Cu–Ni–Co amorphous alloy as filler metal

An amorphous Ti41.7–Zr26.7–Cu14.7–Ni13.8–Co3.1 (wt%) ribbon fabricated by melt spinning was used as filler to vacuum braze Ti–48Al–2Nb–2Cr (at%) intermetallics. The influences of brazing temperature and time on the microstructure and strength of the joints were investigated. It is found that intermetallic phases of Ti₃Al and γ-Ti₂Cu/Ti₂Ni form in the brazed joints. The tensile strength of the joint first increases and then decreases with the increase of the brazing temperature in the range of 900–1050 °C and the brazing time varying from 3 to 15 min. The maximum tensile strength at room temperature is 316 MPa when the joint is brazed at 950 °C for 5 min. Cleavage facets are widely observed on all of the fracture surfaces of the brazed joints. The fracture path varies with the brazing condition and cracks prefer to initiate at locations with relatively high content of γ-Ti₂Cu/Ti₂Ni phases and propagate through them.     

Wetting behaviour of Zn–Al filler metal on a stainless steel substrate

This work offers an analysis of the wetting behaviour of the Zn–xAl filler metal spreading on the stainless steel. Effects of Al content on wetting kinetics and microstructures of the re-solidified filler metal were studied in this important system of dissimilar substrates. Experimental results have confirmed that the wetting of Zn–xAl filler metal on stainless steel features the trend of triple-line kinetics. In the main spreading phase, the spreading radius and time can be correlated with a power law of Rⁿ?～?t, n?=?～0.4. The content of Al in the filler metal has a minimal effect on the value of n for the investigated range of Al concentrations. However, the spreading area of the filler metal after re-solidification decreases with an increase of the content of Al. Moreover, the thickness of the Fe–Al intermetallic layer at the cross-section increases with an increasing Al content.     

Interfacial structure and bond strength of ultrasonic brazed Al–304 stainless steel dissimilar joints

Abstract

A filler alloy (Zn–14 at.-%Al) was used to join aluminium to 304 type stainless steel by ultrasonic brazing at 673 K for different ultrasound application times. Different reaction layers could be observed at the interface, containing Fe–Al, Fe–Zn, and Al–Zn solid solutions. As the amount of these solid solutions increased at the interface, there was a gradual improvement in the joint bond strength. The maximum bond strength of 146 MPa was obtained for the Al–304 joint brazed at 673 K for 3 s ultrasound application time. A critical remaining thickness of the filler alloy after ultrasonic application improves the interfacial joining. Extending the ultrasound application time beyond 3 s causes a bulk escape of the brazing alloy from the interface and leads to a direct interaction between aluminium and 304, which increases the possibility of forming intermetallics, and consequently decreases the joint bond strength.     

Microstructure and strength of the TiAl/40Cr joint diffusion-bonded with Ti-V-Cu filler metal

In this study,intermetallic TiAl and steel 40Cr diffusion bonded successfully by using a composite barrien layer Ti/V/Cu,In this case,a diphase Ti3Al TiAl layer and a Ti solid solution which enhance the strength of the joint are obtained at the TiAl/Ti interface.The interface of TiAl/Ti/V/Cu/40Cr was free from intermetallic compounds and other brittle phases,and the strength of the joint was as high as 420MPa,very close to that of the TiAl base.This method gives a reliable bonding of intermetallic TiAl and steel 40Cr.     

Crystallization kinetics of amorphous Zr65Cu25Al10 alloy

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Microstructure and strength of TiAl/40Cr joint diffusion bonded with vanadium-copper filler metal

1　INTRODUCTIONInrecentyears,considerableinteresthasfocusedonTiAlintermetallicsbecauseofuniquepropertiessuchaslowdensity,goodstiffness,highelevatedtemperaturestrength,andexcellentoxidationresistance[1～4].TiAlintermetallicshasbeenconsideredasidealnewhight…     

Microstructure and mechanical properties of Cu/Al joints brazed using (Cu,Ni, Zr,Er)-modified Al—Si filler alloys

To design a promising Al—Si filler alloy with a relatively low melting-point, good strength and plasticity for the Cu/Al joint, the Cu, Ni, Zr and Er elements were innovatively added to modify the traditional Al—Si eutectic filler. The microstructure and mechanical properties of filler alloys and Cu/Al joints were investigated. The result indicated that the Al—Si—Ni—Cu filler alloys mainly consisted of Al(s,s), Al₂(Cu,Ni) and Si(s,s). The Al—10Si—2Ni—6Cu filler alloy exhibited relatively low solidus (521 °C) and liquidus (577 °C) temperature, good tensile strength (305.8 MPa) and fracture elongation (8.5%). The corresponding Cu/Al joint brazed using Al—10Si—2Ni—6Cu filler was mainly composed of Al₈(Mn,Fe)₂Si, Al₂(Cu,Ni)₃, Al(Cu,Ni), Al₂(Cu,Ni) and Al(s,s), yielding a shear strength of (90.3±10.7) MPa. The joint strength was further improved to (94.6±2.5) MPa when the joint was brazed using the Al—10Si—2Ni—6Cu—0.2Er—0.2Zr filler alloy. Consequently, the (Cu, Ni, Zr, Er)-modified Al—Si filler alloy was suitable for obtaining high-quality Cu/Al brazed joints.     

Numerical simulation of iron/TiC ceramic tappet brazed with TiZrNiCu filler metal

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Microstructure of carbide precipitates in L12−Ni3Al and L10−TiAl

The crystallographic structures of carbide formed in Ni₃Al- and TiAl-based intermetallics containing carbon are investigated in this study using transmission electron microscopy. In an L1₂-ordered Ni₃Al alloy with 4 mol.% of chromium and 0.2 mol.% to 3.0 mol.% of carbon, fine octahedral precipitates of M₂₃C₆ type carbide were formed in the matrix by aging at temperatures around 973 K after solution annealing at 1423 K. TEM examination revealed that the M₂₃C₆ phase and the matrix lattices have a cube-cube orientation relationship and maintain partial atomic matching at the {111} interface. After prolonged aging or by aging at higher temperatures, the M₂₃C₆ precipitates adopt a rod-like morphology elongated parallel to the <100> directions. In L1₀-ordered TiAl containing from 0.1 mol.% to 2.0 mol.% carbon, TEM observations reveal that needle-like precipitates, which lie only in one direction parallel to the [001] axis of the L1₀ matrix appear in the matrix mainly at dislocations. Selected-area electron diffraction (SAED) patterns analyses showed that the needle-shaped precipitate is perovskite-type Ti₃AlC. The orientation relationship between the Ti₃AlC and the L1₀ matrix was found to be (001)_Ti3AlC//(001)_{L10 matrix} and [010]_Ti3AlC//[010]_{L10 matrix}. By aging at higher temperatures or for a longer period at 1073 K, plate-like precipitates of Ti₂AlC with a hexagonal structure form on the {111} planes of the L1₀ matrix. The orientation relationship between the Ti₂AlC and the L1₀ matrix is (0001)_Ti2AlC//(111)_{L10 matrix} and Ti2AlC//L10 matrix.     

Microstructure of Si3N4/Si3N4 joint brazed using Cu-Pd-Ti alloy filler

Microstructure of the Si3 N4/Si3 N4 joint brazed using an active filler of Cu-Pd-Ti alloy was analyzed by means of EPMA and XRD. The results indicate that a perfect Si3 N4/Si3 N4 joint is obtained by using an active filler of Cu76.5Pd8.5Ti15 alloy with brazing temperature, pressure and holding time of 1 373 - 1 473 K, 2× 10-3 MPa and 1.8 ks, respectively. The filler alloy in the joint is a Cu-Pd solution containing reactant of TiN, PdTiSi and Pd2Si.The interface between the filler alloy and Si3 N4 ceramic is composed of TiN reactant.     

Microstructural characterization of diamond/CBN grains steel braze joint interface using Cu–Sn–Ti active filler alloy

In order to develop the new generation superhard abrasive tools of diamond and cubic boron nitride (CBN), the brazing joint experiments of diamond/CBN crystals and AISI 1045 steel matrix using Cu–Sn–Ti active filler powder alloy were investigated in vacuum furnace. The brazing temperature was 930 °C and the dwelling time was 20 min. Interfacial characteristics of the brazing joint among the diamond/CBN grains, the active filler layer and the steel substrate were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction techniques. The results indicated that Ti element in the Cu–Sn–Ti alloys diffused preferentially to the surface of diamond/CBN grits to form a Ti-rich reaction layer in the brazed joints by microanalyses. Moreover, the TiC, TiN and TiB₂ phases in diamond/CBN interface and Cu–Ti phase in steel interface were confirmed by X-ray diffraction phase analysis. The wetting and bonding reactions on diamond/CBN by melting Cu–Sn–Ti alloy were realized through the interfacial reaction products like TiC, TiN and TiB₂ compounds during the brazing process. The adhesive strength experiments of the joint interfaces revealed that the grains were not pulled out from the bond interface. The reliable bonding strength of brazed diamond/CBN grains to the steel substrate can meet the application requirements of high efficiency machining in the industrial field.     

Intergranular corrosion resistance of stainless steel diffusion‐bonded joints with B‐containing amorphous insert metal

Summary

This paper describes an investigation of the intergranular corrosion resistance of austenitic stainless steel joints diffusion‐bonded with an amorphous insert metal containing 1.5 mass% boron, in order to clarify optimum bonding conditions for austenitic stainless steel pipes joined by a high‐speed diffusion bonding system. The sulphuric acid/copper sulphate test is conducted to evaluate the intergranular corrosion of bonded joints caused by a Cr depletion zone. Joints diffusion‐bonded with lower bonding pressure and shorter bonding time are more sensitive to intergranular corrosion. Under such bonding conditions, Cr boride and Cr carboboride precipitates causing selective corrosion are found in the bonding layer. Joints diffusion‐bonded under higher bonding pressure and with longer bonding time, however, show no intergranular corrosion and few precipitates in the bonding layer. With regard to the B‐containing amorphous insert metal used in the present investigation, the optimum bonding conditions for prevention of intergranular corrosion are a bonding temperature of 1473 K, bonding pressure of > 9.8 MPa, and bonding time of > 180 sec.     

Corrosion behaviour of Ti DLC deposition on prenitrided 316L stainless steel and Ti–6Al–4V alloy

Abstract

316L and Ti–6Al–4V are widely used as biomaterials and materials of various mechanical components. In biomedical applications, they are used to manufacture coronary and pulmonary stents, hip prosthesis, screws and external fixations. However, Cr, Al and V are released from the alloys to the body environment and these ions mix into the blood stream. Release of even small amounts of these ions may cause local irritation of the tissues surrounding the implant. This situation may be prevented by applying suitable surface treatments to the biomaterials. The overall objective of the present paper is to examine the corrosion properties of duplex treated (nitrided and with a diamond-like carbon coating) 316L stainless steel and Ti–6Al–4V alloy. Diamond-like carbon films were deposited on nitrided samples using closed field unbalanced magnetron sputtering system. The corrosion behaviour of duplex treated samples was tested using the potentiodynamic method in ringer’s solution at 37°C. The corrosion resistance of duplex treated samples was significantly improved in comparison with the uncoated and single treated samples. In addition, the corroded surfaces were investigated by SEM where small pits were observed on all samples.     

Crystallization behavior of amorphous Zr70Cu20Ni10 alloy annealed at 380℃

Crystallization behavior of amorphous Zr70Cu20Ni10 alloy isothermally annealed at 3800℃ was first investigated by employing the differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and transmission electron microscopy(TEM). It has been found that an exothermic peak appears in the DSC trace when the annealing time is about 17-18min,in dicating a certain phase transformation occurs in the matrix of amorphous Zr70 Cu20 Ni10 alloy.Meanwhile,isothermal annealing experiments for amorphous Zr70Cu20Ni10 alloy ranging from 370℃ to 400℃with a temperature interval of 10℃ were also carried out,from which no exothermic reaction can be observed except for the case of 380℃.This behavior indicates that the phase transformation during isothermal annealing of amorphous Zr70Cu20Ni10 alloy is strongly temperature-and time-dependent.Further investigations are required to reveal the nature of such phenome non.     

Interfacial reactions of Sn–Zn–Ag–Cu alloy on soldered Al/Cu and Al/Al joints

This work shows the effect on the soldering process of the addition of Ag and Cu to Sn–Zn alloys. Soldering of Al/Cu and Al/Al joints was performed for a time of 3?min, at a temperature of 250°C, with the use of flux. Aging was carried out at 170°C for Al/Cu and Al/Al joints for 1 and 10 days. During the aging process, intermetallic layers grew at the interface of the Al/Cu joint at the Cu substrate. Intermetallic layers were not observed during wetting of Al/Al joints. On the contrary, dissolution of the Al substrate and migration of Al-rich particles into the bulk of the solder were observed. The experiment was designed to demonstrate the effect of Ag and Cu addition on the dissolution of Al substrate during the soldering and aging processes. In the solder alloys, small precipitates of AgZn₃ and Cu₅Zn₈ were observed.     

Hydrogen absorption properties of a Zr–Al alloy ball-milled with Ni powder

The preparation of the Zr 84 wt%–Al 16 wt% non-evaporable getter alloy by means of mechanical alloying and its hydrogen absorption characteristics were investigated. Scanning electron micorscopy and energy dispersive X-ray analysis revealed that the mechanical ball-milling with Ni was successfully employed to coated nickel particles on the surfaces of the Zr–Al getter alloy. The resulting composite particles with pure nickel on the surface of the Zr–Al getter compound show good gettering performance and fast sorption kinetics without any activation process.     

Al2O3–TiO2 composite coatings with enhanced anticorrosion properties for 316L stainless steel

316L stainless steel is used as an important structural material in various industries. However, its service life is limited in the presence of chloride ions due to severe chemical corrosion. Herein, a facile radiofrequency magnetron sputtering process is reported for the synthesis of various Al₂O₃–TiO₂ composite coatings as an anticorrosion layer for 316L stainless steel substrates. The enhanced chemical stability of Al₂O₃–TiO₂ composite coatings was investigated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, electron paramagnetic resonance, and X-ray diffraction measurements. Moreover, the high specific surface area of Al₂O₃–TiO₂ composite coatings displayed better hydrophobic property which can be confirmed by scanning electron microscopy and contact angle measurements. Finally, the direct characterization of anticorrosion properties was carried out using electrochemical tests. All of the above results exhibited the enhanced anticorrosion properties of Al₂O₃ coating after the incorporation of TiO₂. Significantly, the Al₂O₃–TiO₂ composite coatings with 15.56% Ti content provided the best corrosion resistance for 316L stainless steel.