Effects of mix activated fluxes coating on microstructures and mechanical properties of tungsten inert gas welded AZ31 magnesium alloy joints

Author： Li S Z   Shen J   Cao Z M   Wang L Z   Xu N  

Publisher： Maney Publishing

ISSN： 1743-2936

Source： Science and Technology of Welding & Joining, Vol.17, Iss.6, 2012-08, pp. : 467-475

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Abstract

The effects of mix activated fluxes on the penetrations, microstructures and mechanical properties of tungsten inert gas (TIG) welded AZ31 magnesium alloy joints were studied. The results showed that an increase in the amount of TiO2 coating improved the weld penetration and depth/width ratio of the TIG welded AZ31 magnesium alloy seams. The -Mg grains of the fusion zone (FZ) became fine gradually with the addition of CaF2 coating but coarsened sharply when the amount of TiO2 coating was over 70%. In addition, the porosities and total length of solidification cracks in the FZ were reduced by the CaF2 and TiO2 coatings. The ultimate tensile strength value of the welded joints increased with the addition of TiO2 coating but decreased sharply when more TiO2 coating was adopted.

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