Effect of Varying Process Parameters on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Cu-Cr-Zr-Ti Alloy Brazed Using Cu-Mn-Ni-Sn-Fe Foil

Abstract:

Cu-Cr-Zr-Ti alloy is being used widely in aerospace engines, due to its synergetic combination of high strength and thermal conductivity. Brazing is the preferred process being adopted to realize intricate shapes and complex dimensions. In the present work, Cu-Cr-Zr-Ti alloy was brazed using Cu-Mn-Ni-Sn-Fe base brazing foil. This braze foil exhibits liquidus temperature of ~980°C. Brazing experiments were carried out at 1030°C under high vacuum condition. The effect of varying load (0.5-2 kg) has been studied in the current experiment. Microstructural study of the parent materials and joints were carried out using optical microscope (OM). Lap shear testing (1T configuration) of the brazed joints was evaluated to obtain shear strength values. Also, micro-hardness traverse has been carried out across the brazed joint. Applied load plays a significant role in obtaining defect free braze joint.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volumes 830-831)
• Pages: 253-256
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.830-831.253
• Online since: September 2015
• Authors: T. Venkateswaran, T. Thinesh Babu*, M. Agilan, D. Sivakumar, Bhanu Pant, D.P. Sudhakar
• Keywords: Copper Alloy Brazing, Vacuum Brazing

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