Can High-Entropy Interlayers Develop Intermetallic-Free Welded Joints of Dissimilar Metals?
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Waseem, Owais Ahmed
Date Issued
October 2020
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
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Eng 1 (2): 183-187 (2020)
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Final published version
Abstract
The joining of two chemically dissimilar metals is a challenge due to the formation of hard and brittle intermetallic compounds (IMCs) in the diffusion layer. The joining of steel/Fe with aluminum (Al) and zirconium (Zr) alloy is particularly important for the automobile and nuclear industries, respectively. The Al–steel and Zr–steel joints produced by conventional fusion welding exhibit IMCs. The IMCs can enhance brittleness and cause catastrophic failure. This concept paper presents a novel idea of suppressing IMCs in welded joints using a high-entropy interlayer (HEI). It also discusses the potential candidates for HEIs and inspires research to exploit this new and promising research area.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Plasma Science and Fusion Center
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https://doi.org/10.3390/eng1020012