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Microstructure and joint properties of ultrasonically brazed Al alloy joints using a Zn-Al hypereutectic filler metal

  • Yong Xiao
  • , Hongjun Ji
  • , Mingyu Li*
  • , Jongmyung Kim
  • , Hongbae Kim
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen
  • Jeonnam Provincial College

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Abstract

The ultrasound-assisted brazing of 1060 Al alloy using a Zn-14Al hypereutectic filler metal was investigated at different temperatures. The effects of brazing temperature on the bonding ratio, shear strength and microstructure of the joints were studied. Cavities and discontinuous cracks were found in the joint ultrasonically brazed at 410 °C, and the joint showed a low bonding ratio and poor shear strength. Excellent bonding ratios and high shear strength were obtained in the joints ultrasonically brazed at 440 °C and 470 °C. The primary α-Al phase showed a refined spherical shape in the joint ultrasonically brazed at 440 °C, but showed a coarse dendritic structure in the joint ultrasonically brazed at 470 °C and that brazed at 440 °C without ultrasonic vibration. The refined spherical microstructure shown in the joint ultrasonically brazed at 440 °C was attributed to cavitation-aided grain refinement effects.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)717-724
Number of pages8
JournalMaterials and Design
Volume47
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Aluminum alloy
  • Bonding ratio
  • Hypereutectic filler meal
  • Microstructure
  • Ultrasound-assisted brazing

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