Microstructural evolution and mechanical property of high-strength metastable β titanium alloy joint via electron beam welding
Obtaining a fundamental understand of the relationship between weld microstructure and mechanical properties is critical for ensuring a high weld quality. This work explored the micro-mechanism responsible for the mechanical properties of a 10-mm-thickness metastable β titanium alloy (Ti–3Al–5Mo–4Cr...
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| author | Caiyou Zeng Yuan Zhao Haiyan Wang Laifa Ding Yupeng Zhang Yipeng Wang Bojin Qi Baoqiang Cong |
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| description | Obtaining a fundamental understand of the relationship between weld microstructure and mechanical properties is critical for ensuring a high weld quality. This work explored the micro-mechanism responsible for the mechanical properties of a 10-mm-thickness metastable β titanium alloy (Ti–3Al–5Mo–4Cr–2Zr–1Fe, wt.%) joint welded by electron beam welding (EBW). Weld microstructure and its evolution behavior were revealed by means of multi-scale microstructure characterization. Obtained results indicate that the absence of α phase and formation of nano-scale ω particles occurred in the coarse columnar β grains of the fusion zone (FZ). Intense dissolution and significant coarsening of secondary α phase occurred in the heat affected zone. Between the FZ and HAZ, a partially melted zone was observed and contains few equiaxed β grains. Compared to the base material, the as-welded EBW joint shows significant softening in weld seam and a slight decrease of 17% in ultimate tensile strength, while a severe reduction of 73% in elongation. It was observed that majority of plastic deformation is confined to the narrow FZ, indicating a significant localization of tensile strain. This leads to premature fracture of the joint within the FZ and consequently to significant deterioration of the overall ductility. This work contributes to advancing the understanding of the role of microstructural evolution on the mechanical properties of high-strength titanium alloy joints via EBW. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e7b53cfaae3b47709ada6ebee57362ae2025-08-20T02:35:32ZengElsevierJournal of Materials Research and Technology2238-78542024-11-01339166917910.1016/j.jmrt.2024.11.203Microstructural evolution and mechanical property of high-strength metastable β titanium alloy joint via electron beam weldingCaiyou Zeng0Yuan Zhao1Haiyan Wang2Laifa Ding3Yupeng Zhang4Yipeng Wang5Bojin Qi6Baoqiang Cong7School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China; China-Ukraine Institute of Welding, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Material Joining and Advanced Manufacturing, Guangzhou, 510650, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, ChinaChina-Ukraine Institute of Welding, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Material Joining and Advanced Manufacturing, Guangzhou, 510650, China; Corresponding author.China-Ukraine Institute of Welding, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Material Joining and Advanced Manufacturing, Guangzhou, 510650, ChinaChina-Ukraine Institute of Welding, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Material Joining and Advanced Manufacturing, Guangzhou, 510650, ChinaCollege of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China; Corresponding author.School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, ChinaObtaining a fundamental understand of the relationship between weld microstructure and mechanical properties is critical for ensuring a high weld quality. This work explored the micro-mechanism responsible for the mechanical properties of a 10-mm-thickness metastable β titanium alloy (Ti–3Al–5Mo–4Cr–2Zr–1Fe, wt.%) joint welded by electron beam welding (EBW). Weld microstructure and its evolution behavior were revealed by means of multi-scale microstructure characterization. Obtained results indicate that the absence of α phase and formation of nano-scale ω particles occurred in the coarse columnar β grains of the fusion zone (FZ). Intense dissolution and significant coarsening of secondary α phase occurred in the heat affected zone. Between the FZ and HAZ, a partially melted zone was observed and contains few equiaxed β grains. Compared to the base material, the as-welded EBW joint shows significant softening in weld seam and a slight decrease of 17% in ultimate tensile strength, while a severe reduction of 73% in elongation. It was observed that majority of plastic deformation is confined to the narrow FZ, indicating a significant localization of tensile strain. This leads to premature fracture of the joint within the FZ and consequently to significant deterioration of the overall ductility. This work contributes to advancing the understanding of the role of microstructural evolution on the mechanical properties of high-strength titanium alloy joints via EBW.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785424027315High-strength titanium alloyElectron beam weldingMechanical propertyMicrostructure evolution |
| spellingShingle | Caiyou Zeng Yuan Zhao Haiyan Wang Laifa Ding Yupeng Zhang Yipeng Wang Bojin Qi Baoqiang Cong Microstructural evolution and mechanical property of high-strength metastable β titanium alloy joint via electron beam welding Journal of Materials Research and Technology High-strength titanium alloy Electron beam welding Mechanical property Microstructure evolution |
| title | Microstructural evolution and mechanical property of high-strength metastable β titanium alloy joint via electron beam welding |
| title_full | Microstructural evolution and mechanical property of high-strength metastable β titanium alloy joint via electron beam welding |
| title_fullStr | Microstructural evolution and mechanical property of high-strength metastable β titanium alloy joint via electron beam welding |
| title_full_unstemmed | Microstructural evolution and mechanical property of high-strength metastable β titanium alloy joint via electron beam welding |
| title_short | Microstructural evolution and mechanical property of high-strength metastable β titanium alloy joint via electron beam welding |
| title_sort | microstructural evolution and mechanical property of high strength metastable β titanium alloy joint via electron beam welding |
| topic | High-strength titanium alloy Electron beam welding Mechanical property Microstructure evolution |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785424027315 |
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