Effect of Electron Beam Welding on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Spray-Deposited Al-Zn-Mg-Cu Alloy

Abstract:

In this study, Al-8.6Zn-2.6Mg-2.2Cu (wt,%) alloy was synthesized by the spray atomization and deposition technique. Electron beam welding (EBW) joint in the spray-deposited Al-8.6Zn-2.6Mg-2.2Cu alloy is composed of fusion zone, heat affected zone and base metal region. The microstructure of the fusion zone has been found to be very fine equiaxed grains, and the microstructure of the heat affected zone is mainly composed of α-Al and Al/MgZn2 eutectic microstructure. Extensive microhardness measurements were conducted in the weld regions of the nuggets exhibited a hardness loss in the fusion zone due to the loss of strengthening phases. Tensile properties test results indicated that tensile strength of these welds approached 82.3~85.3% of the base metal. The analysis of fracture surface has confirmed that the specimen fractured within the weld region during tensile test.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 302)
• Pages: 230-235
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.302.230
• Online since: February 2013
• Authors: Feng Wang, Yu Ting Zuo, Bai Qing Xiong, Yong An Zhang, Hong Wei Liu, Zhi Hui Li, Xi Wu Li
• Keywords: Electron Beam Welding, Mechanical Property, Microstructure, Spray Deposition

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