Effect of weld metal chemistry and heat input on the structure and properties of duplex stainless steel welds
15 Oct 2003-Materials Science and Engineering A-structural Materials Properties Microstructure and Processing (Elsevier)-Vol. 358, Iss: 1, pp 9-16
TL;DR: In this article, a low heat input process viz., EBW and another commonly employed process, gas tungsten-arc welding have been employed for welding of duplex stainless steels with and without nickel enhancement.
Abstract: The excellent combination of strength and corrosion resistance in duplex stainless steels (DSS) is due to their strict composition control and microstructural balance. The ferrite–austenite ratio is often upset in DSS weld metals owing to the rapid cooling rates associated with welding. To achieve the desired ferrite–austenite balance and hence properties, either the weld metal composition and/or the heat input is controlled. In the current work, a low heat input process viz., EBW and another commonly employed process, gas tungsten-arc welding have been employed for welding of DSS with and without nickel enhancement. Results show that (i) chemical composition has got a greater influence on the ferrite–austenite ratio than the cooling rate, (ii) and even EBW which is considered an immature process in welding of DSS, can be employed provided means of filler addition could be devised.
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01 Jan 2011
TL;DR: In this paper, the influence of multipass welding heat input on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the heat affected zone (HAZ) of UNS S31803 duplex stainless steel multipass welded joints was evaluated.
Abstract: The aim this work is to evaluate the influence of multipass welding heat input on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the heat affected zone (HAZ) of UNS S31803 duplex stainless steel multipass welded joints. The shielded metal arc welding process using as filler metal the AWS E2209-17 covered electrode were employed had been carried through V joint groove UNS S31803 DSS, so that two levels of energy (15 and 20 kJ/cm) had been used in this experiment. The condition welded with higher energy higher a HAZ extensive and coarser microstructure in the finishing passes. On the other hand, in the wadding passes and root pass, the HAZ this region was more refined and less extensive. In respect of microhardness, the condition welded with energy of 15 kJ/cm got lower levels. In relation to toughness, it was not observed significant differences.
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Abstract: Fil: Zappa Maidana, Norberto Sebastian. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Lomas de Zamora. Facultad de Ingenieria; Argentina
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TL;DR: In this article, the effects of subsequent heat treatments on the microstructure, corrosion resistance, microhardness, and tensile properties of DSS laser-welded joints are investigated.
Abstract: The welded joints of duplex stainless steels (DSSs) have been widely used in petrochemical, nuclear, pulp, and paper industries. Welds require a good, superficial finishing and a combination of mechanical and corrosion properties in these types of high-quality, demanding applications. Even though laser welding promotes narrow weld beads and a small heataffected zone, when it is applied to DSSs, it can produce dangerous microstructural discontinuities. In this context, the effects of subsequent heat treatments on the microstructure, corrosion resistance, microhardness, and tensile properties of DSS laser-welded joints are investigated. In this study, samples of UNS S32304 DSS were submitted to two different conditions of laser welding. Subsequently, the plates submitted to the best welding condition were subjected to isothermal heat treatments at different temperatures (850°, 950°, 1050°, and 1150°C) for 10 min. Then they were microstructurally characterized. Phase fraction measurements and microhardness tests were performed. Based on the obtained results, postweld heat-treated samples at 1150°C, which is the best condition, were subjected to corrosion and tensile tests. It was possible to conclude the corrosion properties of the welded joint were significantly improved after the heat treatment. However, the mechanical behavior was strongly influenced by the presence of volumetric discontinuities and intermetallic compounds, which considerably deteriorated the mechanical strength of the material.
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TL;DR: In this paper , the role of the shielding environment viz., argon (Ar) and nitrogen (N2) on microstructure, general and pitting corrosion behavior of activated gas tungsten arc (A-GTA) welds of 2205 duplex stainless steel was analyzed.
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