Microstructuraland Mechanical Property Evolution of GH4099 and GH3128 Dissimilar Superalloy Joints by TLP Diffusion Bonding
Author of the article:LIU Xiaoyun1,2, HAO Ding1,2, BA Te3, XIONG Jiangtao1,2, LI Jinglong1,2
Author's Workplace:1. State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xian 710072, China; 2. Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Friction Welding Technologies, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China; 3. Harbin Welding Institute Co., Ltd., China Machinery Industry Group, Harbin 150028, China
Key Words:superalloys; BNi-2; TLP; interface microstructure evolution; mechanical properties
Abstract:
Inresponse to the urgent demand for highly reliable joining of heterogeneous nickel-based superalloys in aerospace applications, transient liquid phase diffusion welding (TLP) of dissimilar nickel-based superalloys GH4099 and GH3128 was studied. The influence of the bonding temperature on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the joints was systematically investigated, providing theoretical guidance for welding dissimilar materials. BNi-2 was used as an interlayer, and the joint microstructures were characterized via EBSD, EPMA, and SEM. Tensile tests were performed to evaluate the mechanical properties. The results indicate that with increasing bonding temperature, grain growth gradually occurs in the isothermal solidification zone (ISZ) and that the borides along the grain boundaries in the diffusion-affected zone (DAZ) change from a continuous to a discontinuous morphology. The joint bonded at 1 120 ℃ exhibits the best mechanical performance, with an ultimate tensile strength of 953 MPa, equivalent to 117.1% of the GH3128 base metal.