Friction welding of pure titanium and pure nickel

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The joint tensile strength and metallurgical properties of a friction welded joint of commercially pure Ti and pure Ni has been investigated in as welded and post-weld heat treated conditions. While friction pressure did not significantly impinge on joint tensile strength, joint tensile strength was affected by friction time. A 1–1·5 μm thick interlayer is essential to join pure Ti and pure Ni using friction welding. A maximum joint tensile strength of 450 MPa was achieved and the joint fractured in the Ti original (not heat affected zone) substrate, i.e. the joint efficiency was approximately 112% relative to Ti substrate and 94·5% relative to Ni substrate. The joint tensile strength abruptly decreased as heating temperature was increased to 873 K and/or the Larson-Miller parameter was increased to approximately 19–20 × 10³. The joint tensile strength rapidly decreased with increasing interlayer thickness up to approximately 10 μm, and then remained constant for further increase in interlayer thickness. Four layers occurred at the interface of joints heated to more than 873 K, namely Ti₂Ni, TiNi, TiNi₂, TiNi₃. The fracture of heated joints propagated mainly in the Ti₂Ni layer and/or at the interface between the TiNi and TiNi₃ layers.     

Friction welding of TiNi alloy to stainless steel using Ni interlayer

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Friction welding was carried out between TiNi alloy and austenitic stainless steel with and without a Ni interlayer. When TiNi alloy was welded to stainless steel without the Ni interlayer, a large amount of brittle Fe₂Ti intermetallic compound was formed at the weld interface. The formation of this brittle compound led to degradation of the joint strength. The Ni interlayer changed the microstructures at the weld interface and improved the joint strength. A fracture occurred at the interface between Ni and TiNi. The interface between Ni and TiNi was free from Fe₂Ti and consisted of mainly TiNi₃ and TiNi. After TiNi₃ was formed as the reaction layer, a eutectic reaction occurred between the TiNi₃ and TiNi base alloy. A reaction layer with a eutectic structure tends to form at the periphery, where the temperature would be higher than that of the central region.     

Microstructure and mechanical properties of diffusion bonded titanium/304 stainless steel joint with pure Ag interlayer

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In the present study, diffusion bonding of commercially pure titanium to 304 stainless steel (SS) using a pure Ag interlayer was carried out. It is found that the pure Ag interlayer can effectively block the interdiffusion and interaction between Ti and SS. The resultant joints were composed of Ti substrate, Ti–Ag solid solution, TiAg intermetallic phase, the remnant Ag interlayer and SS. Upon tensile loading, fracture took place through the remnant Ag interlayer, indicating that the TiAg intermetallic phase exhibits no detrimental effect on the strength of the joints. A maximum tensile strength of 421 MPa was achieved, which is notably improved compared with previous results. Furthermore, extensive dimples were observed on the fracture surfaces, clearly indicating that the joints were ductile in nature.     

Effect of immersion Ni plating on interface microstructure and mechanical properties of Al/Cu bimetal

A nickel-based coating was deposited on the pure Al substrate by immersion plating, and the Al/Cu bimetals were prepared by diffusion bonding in the temperature range of 450–550 °C. The interface microstructure and fracture surface of Al/Cu joints were studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The mechanical properties of the Al/Cu bimetals were measured by tensile shear and microhardness tests. The results show that the Ni interlayer can effectively eliminate the formation of Al-Cu intermetallic compounds. The Al/Ni interface consists of the Al₃Ni and Al₃Ni₂ phases, while it is Ni-Cu solid solution at the Ni/Cu interface. The tensile shear strength of the joints is improved by the addition of Ni interlayer. The joint with Ni interlayer annealed at 500 °C exhibits a maximum value of tensile shear strength of 34.7 MPa.     

Interfacial Behavior and Its Effect on Mechanical Properties of C<Subscript>f</Subscript>/SiC Composite/TiAl6V4 Joint Brazed with TiZrCuNi

In order to characterize the interfacial behavior of brazed joints and offer theoretical basis for the applications of TiZrCuNi-based composite fillers, C_f/SiC composite and TC4 were brazed by TiZrCuNi filler, and the microstructures of joints versus temperature and versus holding time were systematically studied in this paper. The mechanical properties of brazed joints were measured and analyzed. The results showed that Ti(Zr)C, Ti₅Si₃, Ti₂Cu, TiNi, TiZrCu₂, Ti₂(Cu,Ni) and Ti(s,s) were the predominant compounds in the joints. Brazing temperature had a distinct effect on the microstructures of joints: with the increase of brazing temperature, the structure of brazed joints was reduced from four parts to three parts, and the wavy reaction layer became continuous and much thicker. While holding time had a similar but weaker effect on microstructures: with the extension of holding time, the reaction layer became thicker, but it was difficult to induce the decrease in the structural parts of joint. The thickness of reaction layer determined the mechanical properties of joints. The results were beneficial for the selection of reinforced phases and the design of composite fillers to obtain better mechanical performances. When the brazing temperature was 940 °C and the holding time was 25 min, the maximum shear strength of brazed joints attained a value of 143.2 MPa.     

保温时间对TiAl合金与镍基合金扩散连接界面组织结构及连接强度的影响

采用纯钛箔做中间层扩散连接TiAl合金与镍基高温合金(GH99).利用扫描电镜、电子探针和X射线衍射等手段对界面产物及接头的界面结构进行分析.结果表明,GH99/Ti界面主要由四个反应层组成,分别为(Ni,Cr)ss,富Ti-(Ni,Cr)ss,TiNi和Ti2Ni.当保温时间较短时,Ti/TiAl界面反应层主要为Ti(Al)ss.延长保温时间,此界面反应层转化为Ti3Al和Al3NiTi2.随着保温时间的延长,TiNi反应层厚度持续增加,而Ti2Ni反应层厚度先增加后减小.随保温时间的延长接头的抗剪强度先增加后减小,然后又增加.由接头断口形貌可以看出,接头主要断裂于Ti2Ni反应层.     

镍作中间层脉冲加压扩散连接钛合金与不锈钢

采用纳米Ni粉、纳米Ni镀层、Ni箔作中间过渡层,对TA17近。型钛合金与0Cr18Ni9Ti不锈钢进行了脉冲加压扩散连接,接头抗拉强度分别达到了175,212,334MPa。在金相显微镜下,对拉伸断口形貌进行了观察和分析;利用扫描电镜（SEM）、能谱仪（EDS）、X射线衍射分析（XRD）测定了连接接头各区域内的微区成分和物相。结果表明,纳米Ni粉致密度不够高,纳米Ni镀层质量不够高,在很大程度上限制了接头强度的提高;Ni箔中间层的存在成功地阻止了Fe与Ti之间的互扩散,避免了形成脆而硬的Fe—Ti系金属间化合物。     

保温时间对瞬时液相扩散连接的Ti3Al /Ti2AlNb接头微观结构及力学性能的影响

采用Ni-Ti复合箔片作为中间层,在990 ℃、低连接压力（0.1 MPa）下,通过瞬时液相（TLP）扩散连接制备了Ti₃Al/Ti₂AlNb异种合金接头。分析了保温时间（10~90 min）对Ti₃Al/Ti₂AlNb接头微观结构及力学性能的影响,并研究了TLP扩散连接接头的界面演变和形成机制。结果表明,Ti₃Al/Ti₂AlNb接头具有典型的“Ti₃Al | Al_0.5Nb_0.5Ti₃ | 残余 Ni | NiTi | NiTi₂ | 残余 Ti | Al_0.5Nb_0.5Ti₃ | Ti₂AlNb”多层梯度结构。随着保温时间的延长,接头的抗剪切强度先增大后减小,当保温时间达到60 min时,Ti₃Al/Ti₂AlNb接头的抗剪切强度最大,达到167±12 MPa。另外,接头的断裂主要发生在Ti₂AlNb/Ti附近的NiTi₂层,并向Ti层延伸,呈现出脆性断裂的特征。     

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.     

Interlayer growth at interfaces of Ti/Al–1%Mn,Ti/Al–4·6%Mg and Ti/pure Al friction weld joints by post-weld heat treatment

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The interlayer growth at interfaces of Ti/Al–1%Mn and Ti/Al–4·6%Mg weld joints was studied by postweld heat treatment. The heating temperatures ranged from 676 to 873 K (400–600°C) and maximum heating time was 360 ks (100 h). The basic mechanism of interlayer growth for pure Ti/pure Al friction weld joint was also estimated. The interlayer growth rate of Ti/Al–4·6%Mg joint was much faster than for the Ti/ Al–1%Mn joint. The interlayer mainly consisted of (Al,Si)₃Ti for the Ti/Al–1%Mn joint, and Al₁₈Mg₃Ti₂ for the Ti/Al–4·6%Mg joint. While the interlayer grew from Al alloy substrate to the Ti side for the Ti/Al–1%Mn joint, it grew from the Ti substrate to the Al alloy side for the Ti/Al–4·6%Mg joint. The interlayer growth stopped for several hours on heating for 36 ks (10 h). Neither linear nor parabolic time-dependence relations could be exactly fit to the interlayer growth rate for both joints. The interlayer growth of Ti/Al–1%Mn was proportional to heating time raised to approximately 0·85. The crystal direction of Al₃Ti interlayer growth of the Ti/Al joint was close to 〈001〉 and 〈111〉 directions obtained by OIM method. Nucleation and nuclei growth were observed at the interface of the Ti/Al joint. The nucleation and the nuclei growth are the reason for the phenomena (time dependence) described above.     

Formation of interfacial brittle phases sigma phase and IMC in hybrid titanium-to-stainless steel joint

The microstructures of the brazed joints for commercially pure Ti and stainless steel were investigated by the applications of various filler alloys including Ag-, Ti-, Zr- and Ni-based alloys. Generally, the dissimilar joints between Ti and stainless steel were dominated by the Ti-based intermetallic compounds (IMCs), e.g. (Ti, Zr)₂(Fe, Ni), TiFe, TiCu, and Ti₂(Fe, Ni), due to a significant dissolution of Ti from the base metal. The (Fe-Cr) σ phase was also observed near the stainless steel due to a segregation of Cr into the interface region. This research demonstrates empirically that the brittleness of the Ti and stainless steel joint can not be avoided only by applying single braze alloy or single insert metal, and thus an introduction of additional suitable interlayer between the filler alloy and the base metal is necessary to prevent the brittleness of the joint.     

Effect of brazing temperature and brazing time on the microstructure and tensile strength of TiAl-based alloy joints with Ti-Zr-Cu-Ni amorphous alloy as filler metal

An amorphous Ti-37.5Zr-15Cu-15Ni (wt.%) ribbon fabricated by vacuum arc remelting and rapid solidification was used as filler metal to vacuum braze TiAl alloy (Ti-45Al-2Mn-2Nb-1B (at.%)). The effects of brazing temperature and time on the microstructure and strength of the joints were investigated in details. The typical brazed joint major consisted of three zones and the brazed joints mainly consisted of α_2-Ti₃Al phase, α-Ti phase and (Ti, Zr)₂(Cu, Ni) phase. When the brazing temperature varied from 910 °C to 1010 °C for 30 min, the tensile strength of the joint first increased and then decreased. With increasing the brazing time, the tensile strength of the joint increased. The maximum room temperature tensile strength was 468 MPa when the specimen was brazed at 930 °C for 60 min. All the fracture surfaces assumed typical brittle cleavage fracture characteristic. The fracture path varied with the brazing parameter and cracks preferred to initiate at (Ti, Zr)₂(Cu, Ni) phase and propagation path were mainly determined by the content and distribution of α-Ti phase and (Ti, Zr)₂(Cu, Ni) phase.     

Characterization of diffusion-bonded joint between Al and Mg using a Ni interlayer

Aluminum and magnesium were joined through diffusion bonding using Ni interlayer. The microstructure and mechanical performance of the Al/Ni/Mg joints at different temperatures was investigated by means of scanning electron microscope(SEM), electro-probe microanalyzer(EPMA), X-ray diffraction(XRD), Vickers hardness testing, and shear testing. The results show that the addition of Ni interlayer eliminates the formation of Mg–Al intermetallic compounds and improves the bonding strength of the Al/Mg joints. The Al/Ni/Mg joints are formed by the diffusion of Al, Ni and Mg, Ni. The microstructure at the joint interface from Al side to Mg side is Al substrate/Al–Ni reaction layer/Ni interlayer/Mg–Ni reaction layer/Mg substrate multilayer structure. The microhardness of the Mg–Ni reaction layer has the largest value of HV 255.0 owing to the existence of Mg_2Ni phase.With the increase of bonding temperature, the shear strength of the joints increases firstly and then decreases.The Al/Ni/Mg joint bonds at 713 K for 90 min, exhibiting the maximum shear strength of 20.5 MPa, which is greater than that of bonding joint bonded directly or with Ag interlayer. The fracture of the joints takes place at the Mg–Ni interface rather than the Al–Ni interface, and the fracture way of the joints is brittle fracture.     

Vacuum brazing of TZM alloy to ZrC particle reinforced W composite using Ti-28Ni eutectic brazing alloy

Reliable brazing of TZM alloy and ZrC particle reinforced (ZrC_p) W composite was achieved in this study by using Ti-28Ni eutectic brazing alloy. The typical interfacial microstructure of TZM/Ti-28Ni/ZrC_p-W brazed joint consisted of a Ti solid solution (Ti(s, s)) layer, a continuous Ti₂Ni layer and a diffusion layer mainly composed of W particles and (Ti, Zr)C particles. With an increase of brazing temperature, more ZrC particles and W particles entered the molten brazing alloy, which broadened the brazing seam and diminished the Ti₂Ni layer, resulting in the disappearance of the Ti₂Ni layer eventually. Meanwhile, more Ti(s, s) stripes were observed on the TZM side. The presence of continuous Ti₂Ni intermetallic phase and Ti(s, s) stripes structure in joints deteriorated the joining properties, which resulted in the formation of brittle fracture under shear test. In addition, the fracture path was related to the brazing temperature, and cracks initiate and propagate in the continuous Ti₂Ni layer at lower temperatures. However, the fracture path tended to be located at the TZM substrate close to the interface between TZM and the brazing seam when the brazing temperature exceeded 1040 °C. The optimal room temperature shear strength reached 120.5 MPa when brazed at 1040 °C for 10 min and the fracture surface exhibited cleavage fracture characteristics, and the shear strength at high temperature of 800 °C for the specimens with highest shear strength at room temperature reached 77.5 MPa.     

Microstructure and bond strength of diffusion-bonded nickel aluminide–titanium joints

Diffusion bonding of Ni₇₅Al₂₅ alloy to commercially pure titanium was carried out at 900 °C for different times under 2 MPa in vacuum. The microstructure of transition joints was revealed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Good bonding was observed on all the samples. Chemical compositions of the interface of the bonded samples were identified by energy dispersive spectroscopy. EDS results indicated the formation of the different compositions at the interface of the bonded samples. X-ray diffraction studies showed the presence of TiNi, Ti₂Ni, Ni₃Al, Ni4.22Al0.9 and Ti phases on the fractured surfaces of bonded samples. It was observed that the shear strengths of joints increased with increasing of bonding time. The maximum shear strength was found as 205 MPa for the bonded couple treated for 2 h.     

层叠Ni/Ti热扩散形成金属间化合物的规律

选择Ni和Ti粉末及其机械合金化粉末制备Ni/Ti扩散偶,利用扫描电镜和X射线衍射等手段研究了Ni/Ti扩散偶在固相热处理作用下金属间化合物的形成及生长规律.随着热处理温度的提高,Ni3Ti,Ti2Ni和NiTi金属间化合物的数量增加明显;随热处理保温时间的增加,NiTi金属间化合物呈抛物线规律生长,而对Ni3Ti和Ti2Ni的生长影响不大.结果表明,金属间化合物在形成过程中,Ni3Ti和Ti2Ni优先形成,达到一定厚度后,NiTi金属间化合物开始形成并快速增长.     

Ti/Al异种合金电弧熔钎焊接头界面断裂行为分析

采用TIG电弧的方法实现了钛合金与铝合金熔钎焊连接,分析了不同焊丝形成的熔钎焊接头的界面组织和断裂特征.结果表明,纯铝接头界面为单一的TiAl3相,裂纹主要沿着TiAl3反应层与焊缝之间的界面扩展.拉伸时首先从坡口拐角启裂,当裂纹扩展至接头反面时,断裂扩展形式转变为从焊缝金属撕裂,接头抗拉强度为139MPa.添加Al-Cu-La焊丝的接头界面结构为TiAl3+ Ti2Al20La双化合物层,拉伸时沿TiAl3反应层与钛合金界面开裂,以界面内的微裂纹为裂纹源并向反应层内扩展,属于准解理断裂,接头抗拉强度达270 MPa.稀土La元素作用下形成的双化合物层是提高接头强度的关键.     

Isothermal section at 927℃ of Cr-Ni-Ti system

The isothermal section at 927℃ of the Cr-Ni-Ti system was established using a high-efficiency diffusion couple approach, supplemented with eight equilibrated alloys. The alloy compositions were selected on the basis of the experimental results from the diffusion couple. Both the diffusion couple specimens and the alloys were examined by means of optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and electron probe microanalysis. No ternary compound is found at 927℃. The following five three-phase equilibria are well determined： TiNi3＋（Cr）＋（Ni）, TiNia＋（Cr）＋TiNi, TiNi＋（Cr）＋Cr2Ti, Ti2Ni＋Cr2Ti＋TiNi and Ti2Ni＋Cr2Ti＋（Ti）. The solubilities of Cr in NiTi2, NiTi, and Ni3Ti are determined to be 7.5%, 14.5% and 11.4% （molar percent）, respectively, α-Cr2Ti and β-Cr2Ti dissolve about 9.2% and 13.9% Ni （molar percent）, respectively.     

Microstructure and tensile properties of isothermally forged Ni–43Ti–4Al–2Nb–2Hf alloy

NiTi-Al-based alloys are promising high-tem- perature structural materials for aerospace and astronautics applications. A new NiTi-Al-based alloy Ni--43Ti-4AI- 2Nb-2Hf （at%） was processed via isothermal forging. The microstructure and mechanical properties at room temperature and high temperature were investigated through scanning electron microscope （SEM）, X-ray diffraction （XRD）, and tensile tests. Results show that the micro- structure of as-forged Ni-43Ti--4AI-2Nb-2Hf alloy con- sists of NiTi matrix, Ti2Ni phase, and Hf-rich phase. The simultaneous addition of Nb and Hf, which have strong affinities for Ti sites, promotes the precipitation of Hf-rich phases along the grain boundaries. The tensile strengths of Ni-43Ti-4A1-2Nb-2Hf alloy are dramatically increased compared with the ternary Ni-46Ti-4A1 alloy. At room temperature and 650℃, the yield stress of Ni--43Ti-4Al- 2Nb-2Hf alloy reaches 1,070 and 610 MPa, respectively, which are 30 % and 150 % higher than those of Ni--46Ti- 4Al alloy. The improved tensile property results from the solid solution strengthening by Nb and Hf, as well as the dispersion hardening of the Ti2Ni and Hf-rich phases.     

钛合金与不锈钢的纳米扩散焊接工艺探索

采用纳米镍粉为中间层对TA17钛合金与1Cr18Ni9Ti进行了扩散焊接试验。通过金相分析、能谱分析、X射线衍射等手段对焊接接头进行了较详细的分析。结果表明,纳米镍粉成功地阻止了钛合金与不锈钢的互扩散,抑制了TiFe,TiFe2等脆性相的形成,在接头形成了具有一定塑性的Ni-Ti型金属间化合物,但由于纳米镍粉中间层不致密,从而导致接头强度较低。