Resistance upset welding of Zr-based bulk metallic glasses

Zr-based bulk metallic glasses represent an emerging important class of structural materials with interesting properties due to its amorphous nature. In this study, the structural and microstructural transformations to the heat-affected zone of a Zr-based bulk metallic glass welded by the resistance...

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Autor: Andreoli, Angelo Fernandes
Tipo de recurso: tesis de maestría
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2017
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade de São Paulo (USP)
Repositorio:Biblioteca Digital de Teses e Dissertações da USP
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:teses.usp.br:tde-01082022-161727
Acceso en línea:https://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/18/18158/tde-01082022-161727/
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:amorphous metal
bulk metallic glass (BMG)
cristalização
crystallization
metal amorfo
resistance upset welding
soldagem
soldagem por resistência de topo
vidro metálico maciço
welding
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Sumario:Zr-based bulk metallic glasses represent an emerging important class of structural materials with interesting properties due to its amorphous nature. In this study, the structural and microstructural transformations to the heat-affected zone of a Zr-based bulk metallic glass welded by the resistance upset technology were investigated. X-ray diffraction, optical and scanning electron microscopy were used to characterize the base metal and the heat-affected zone. Vickers microhardness testing was performed to assess the mechanical response of the welded joints. The amorphous phase volume fraction measured along the welded joints shows no difference between the base metal and the heat-affected zone. It was possible to achieve a sound weld with no crystallization of the base metal by means of a proper variables setup.