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Effect of Impact Energy on the Interface Microstructure of Explosively Clad Mild Steel and Titanium

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Effect of load ratio (R) on the interface microstructure and phase stability was investigated in mild steel/Grade-2 Ti explosive clads using experimental and JMatPro® computations. At low-impact-energy conditions (i.e., R = 1.07), the interface exhibited a symmetrical wavy morphology with molten metal entrapped in isolated regions within the vortices of the waves, while at high-impact loading conditions (R = 3) the interface had complex weld solidification structure consisting of planar interface, columnar and equiaxed dendrites. Based on the study, it was concluded that under high-impact loading conditions, the interface microstructure of the explosive clads will resemble fusion welded joints, but with relatively lower thickness of the interaction zones.

Source: Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals

DOI: 10.1007/s12666-024-03449-y

Authors: T. N. Prasanthi, P. K. Parida, Ravikirana, R. Mythili, C. Sudha

Institutions: Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Homi Bhabha National Institute

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Welding Techniques Analysis

Subfield: Mechanical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,090

Funder: Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research