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Microstructure, mechanical properties and mechanism of ultrasound-assisted rapid transient liquid phase bonding of magnesium alloy in air

  • Ruishan Xie
  • , Xiaoguang Chen
  • , Zhiwei Lai
  • , Lei Liu
  • , Guisheng Zou*
  • , Jiuchun Yan
  • , Wenxian Wang
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Taiyuan University of Technology
  • Tsinghua University
  • Harbin Institute of Technology
  • Yongtai Electric (Dong Guan) Co. Ltd

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Abstract

An ultrasound-assisted transient liquid phase (U-TLP) bonding process for magnesium alloy has been developed to shorten the bonding time and operate in air. The optimized joint shear strength can reach 109.3. MPa, which is 100% of base metal. The mechanism of this rapid U-TLP process has been investigated based on the microstructure evolution, phase composition, mechanical properties, and fracture path. The results indicate that the surface oxide films were successfully removed by ultrasonic. The intermetallic compounds (IMCs) in the joint were decreased by increasing bonding temperature. A full solid solution joint interface without IMCs or pores was obtained by applying a two-step U-TLP process: first ultrasonic at 370 °C and second ultrasonic at 490 °C. The time needed for isothermal solidification process was significantly shortened to several seconds, due to liquid squeezing out and accelerated diffusion.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)19-27
Number of pages9
JournalMaterials and Design
Volume91
DOIs
StatePublished - 5 Feb 2016
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Intermetallic compounds
  • Magnesium alloy
  • Mechanical properties
  • Microstructure
  • Ultrasound
  • Welding

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