US20210178526A1 - TIG Welding Flux for Super Duplex Stainless Steel - Google Patents
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- Taiwan application serial No.108145532 filed Dec. 12, 2019, as well as of Taiwan application serial No.109133135, filed Sep. 24, 2020, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- the present invention generally relates to a welding flux and, more particularly, to a tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding flux for super duplex stainless steel (SDSS).
- TIG tungsten inert gas
- Duplex stainless steel (DSS) belonging to Fe—Cr—Ni alloy has a two-phase structure consisting of austenite and ferrite, in which both austenite and ferrite phase should be more than 30% and less than 70%.
- DSS Due to the two-phase structure, DSS has advantages of both ferrite and austenite stainless steels. That is, DSS has better fracture toughness, better intergranular corrosion resistance, and is easier to be welded than ferritic stainless steel. DSS has properties the same as ferritic stainless steel such as small coefficient of thermal expansion and high thermal conductivity. Moreover, DSS has a two-fold yield strength compared to austenitic stainless steel, a resistance to chloride-induced stress corrosion cracking significantly higher than SUS 304 austenitic stainless steel, and a pitting corrosion resistance, as well as a crevice corrosion resistance, equal to SUS 316 austenitic stainless steel.
- SDSS such as SAF 2507/UNS 532750 has excellent pitting and crevice corrosion resistances due to extremely low carbon content, high molybdenum and nitrogen contents.
- SDSS is widely applied to high value-added metal products such as heat exchanger, petrochemical equipment, oil and gas pipelines and seawater desalination plant.
- the welding quality of SDSS depends on the ferrite/austenite phase ratio in the weld metal and the heat-affected zone (HAZ).
- HAZ heat-affected zone
- the fast cooling causes increased ferrite phase in the weld metal and the HAZ, reducing the corrosion resistance of the weld metal and the HAZ.
- the ferrite/austenite phase ratio in the weld metal and the HAZ should be strictly controlled during the welding process for SDSS. That is, the weld metal and the HAZ should have ferrite phase less than 50%. Alternatively, the weld metal and the HAZ should have austenite phase more than 50%.
- Taiwan patent number I 633059 discloses a conventional welding flux for DSS, which includes 25-35 wt % of silicon dioxide (SiO 2 ), 20-25 wt % of chromium oxide (Cr 2 O 3 ), 10-20 wt % of molybdenum trioxide (MoO 3 ), 10-15 wt % of nickel oxide (NiO), 5-10 wt % of ferric oxide (Fe 2 O 3 ), 5-10 wt % of cobalt oxide (Co 3 O 4 ), 5-10 wt % of manganese dioxide (MnO 2 ) and 3-5 wt % of copper oxide (CuO).
- TIG welding flux for SDSS includes 20-30 wt % of silicon dioxide (SiO 2 ), 20-25 wt % of titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ), 15-20 wt % of vanadium dioxide (VO 2 ), 10-15 wt % of molybdenum trioxide (MoO 3 ), 10-15 wt % of zirconium diboride (ZrBr 2 ), 5-10 wt % of aluminum nitride (AlN), 5-10 wt % of manganese carbonate (MnCO 3 ) and 5-10 wt % of nickel carbonate (NiCO 3 ).
- a weld between the two joined SDSS workpieces has a higher weld D/W ratio and a better corrosion resistance. Moreover, no arc blow occurs during the TIG welding.
- the TIG welding flux for SDSS includes 5-9 wt % of AlN, 5-7 wt % of MnCO 3 and 5-7 wt % of NiCO 3 .
- the weld between the two jointed SDSS workpieces has a higher weld D/W ratio and a better corrosion resistance.
- no arc blow occurs during the TIG welding.
- the TIG welding flux for SDSS includes 9 wt % of AlN, 5 wt % of MnCO 3 and 5 wt % of NiCO 3 .
- the weld between the two jointed SDSS workpieces has a higher weld D/W ratio and a better corrosion resistance.
- no arc blow occurs during the TIG welding.
- the TIG welding flux for SDSS includes 5 wt % of AlN, 6 wt % of MnCO 3 and 5 wt % of NiCO 3 .
- the weld between the two jointed SDSS workpieces has a higher weld D/W ratio and a better corrosion resistance.
- no arc blow occurs during the TIG welding.
- the TIG welding flux for SDSS includes 5 wt % of AlN, 5 wt % of MnCO 3 and 5 wt % of NiCO 3 .
- the weld between the two jointed SDSS workpieces has a higher weld D/W ratio and a better corrosion resistance.
- no arc blow occurs during the TIG welding.
- the TIG welding flux for SDSS includes 9 wt % of AlN, 5 wt % of MnCO 3 and 6 wt % of NiCO 3 .
- the weld between the two jointed SDSS workpieces has a higher weld D/W ratio and a better corrosion resistance.
- no arc blow occurs during the TIG welding.
- the TIG welding flux for SDSS includes 6 wt % of AlN, 6 wt % of MnCO 3 and 5 wt % of NiCO 3 .
- the weld between the two jointed SDSS workpieces has a higher weld D/W ratio and a better corrosion resistance.
- no arc blow occurs during the TIG welding.
- the TIG welding flux for SDSS further includes a volatile solvent.
- a plurality of powdered particles including SiO 2 , TiO 2 , VO 2 , MoO 3 , ZrBr 2 , AlN, MnCO 3 and NiCO 3 can be dispersed in the volatile solvent to form a paste-like slurry, thus can be easily spread on surface of the two SDSS workpieces.
- the volatile solvent can include methanol, acetone or isopropanol.
- the TIG welding flux for SDSS has a plurality of powdered particles each having a diameter of 50-90 ⁇ m. With such performance, the plurality of powdered particles can form a homogeneous mixture with great uniformity. As such, the TIG welding flux for SDSS can be easily spread on surface of the two SDSS workpieces. Also, the welding flux for SDSS can be easily melted by a heat source, and the weld depth can therefore be increased.
- the residual slag easily forms when the TIG welding process is carried out with the TIG welding flux for SDSS having the plurality of powdered particles with the diameter larger than 90 ⁇ m, while the more TIG welding flux for SDSS is needed when the TIG welding process is carried out with the TIG welding flux for SDSS having the plurality of powdered particles with the diameter smaller than 50 ⁇ m, increasing manufacturing costs. That is, with the plurality of powdered particles with the diameter of 50-90 ⁇ m, the TIG welding flux for SDSS can not only prevent from residual slag formation but also reduce the manufacturing costs.
- a weld between the two joined SDSS workpieces has a weld D/W ratio more than or equal to 0.8.
- the weld metal has a higher austenite phase content than a ferrite phase content, improving the corrosion resistance of the weld.
- no arc blow occurs during the TIG welding.
- FIG. 1 depicts a cross-sectional view of a weld of group B08, which is formed between joined two SDSS workpieces by the TIG welding process utilizing the TIG welding flux of group A08.
- FIG. 2 depicts a cross-sectional view of a weld of group B12, which is formed between joined two SDSS workpieces by the TIG welding process utilizing the TIG welding flux of group A12.
- FIG. 3 depicts a cross-sectional view of a weld of group B17, which is formed between joined two SDSS workpieces by the TIG welding process without the TIG welding flux.
- a TIG welding flux for SDSS can include 20-30 wt % of SiO 2 (silicon dioxide), 20-25 wt % of TiO 2 (titanium dioxide), 15-20 wt % of VO 2 (vanadium dioxide), 10-15 wt % of MoO 3 (molybdenum trioxide), 10-15 wt % of ZrBr 2 (zirconium diboride), 5-10 wt % of AlN (aluminum nitride), 5-10 wt % of MnCO 3 (manganese carbonate) and 5-10 wt % of NiCO 3 (nickel carbonate).
- the TIG welding flux for SDSS includes 9 wt % of AlN, 5 wt % of MnCO 3 and 5 wt % of NiCO 3 .
- the TIG welding flux for SDSS includes 5 wt % of AlN, 6 wt % of MnCO 3 and 5 wt % of NiCO 3 . In another specific embodiment, the TIG welding flux for SDSS includes 5 wt % of AlN, 5 wt % of MnCO 3 and 5 wt % of NiCO 3 . In another specific embodiment, the TIG welding flux for SDSS includes 9 wt % of AlN, 5 wt % of MnCO 3 and 6 wt % of NiCO 3 . In another specific embodiment, the TIG welding flux for SDSS includes 6 wt % of AlN, 6 wt % of MnCO 3 and 5 wt % of NiCO 3 . In another specific embodiment, the TIG welding flux for SDSS includes 5 wt % of AlN, 10 wt % of MnCO 3 and 5 wt % of NiCO 3 .
- a weld between the two joined SDSS workpieces has a weld D/W ratio more than or equal to 0.8.
- a relative smaller HAZ can be obtained, reducing the risk of problems such as thermal deformation and residual stress of the weldment.
- the weld metal has a higher austenite phase content than a ferrite phase content, improving the corrosion resistance of the weld. Moreover, no arc blow occurs during the TIG welding.
- the TIG welding flux for SDSS according to the present invention can further include a volatile solvent.
- the volatile solvent can include, but not limited to, methanol, acetone or isopropanol.
- the TIG welding flux for SDSS according to the present invention can have a plurality of powdered particles each having a diameter of 50-90 ⁇ m.
- the TIG welding flux for SDSS according to the present invention can be applied to join two workpieces made of SDSS including, but not limited to, UNS 532750 and UNS 532760.
- Powdered particles of SiO 2 , TiO 2 , VO 2 , MoO 3 , ZrBr 2 , AlN, MnCO 3 and NiCO 3 are mixed according to TABLE 1.
- the TIG welding fluxes of groups A1-A15 are prepared by forming paste-like slurries by dispersing the mixtures in acetone.
- the conventional TIG welding flux of group A16 is prepared by forming paste-like slurries by dispersing the mixtures in acetone.
- UNS 532750 plates with thickness being 6.0 mm are used as the SDSS workpieces.
- the SDSS workpieces are swiped by acetone wipes.
- the paste-like slurries formed by TIG welding fluxes for SDSS of groups A01-A16 are spread on surface of the two SDSS workpieces.
- the TIG welding process is carried out after acetone is completely evaporated to obtain the welded assembly (the joined two workpieces) of groups B1-B16, as shown in TABLE 3.
- a welded assembly of group B17 is obtained by the TIG welding without the TIG welding flux of groups A01-16.
- the occurrences of arc blow are recorded.
- cross sections of the joined two SDSS workpieces of groups B01-B17 are obtained.
- the weld depth “D” and the bead width “W” of the resultant weld between the jointed two SDSS workpieces of groups B01-B17 are recorded.
- NM stands for not measured.
- the weld D/W ratio of groups B01-B17 is calculated.
- the ferrite phase content of the weld metal between the joined two SDSS workpieces of groups B01-B17 is also measured, and the ferrite/austenite phase ratio is calculated. All results are shown in TABLE 4.
- FIGS. 1-3 show the cross sections of the joined two SDSS workpieces of groups B08, B12 and B17, respectively.
- the weld between the jointed two SDSS workpieces of group B08 completely penetrates the SDSS workpiece, while the weld between the two jointed SDSS workpieces of groups B12 and B17 cannot completely penetrate the SDSS workpiece.
- the welded joint of groups B01-B10 has an increased weld depth and a reduced bead width.
- the weld D/W ratio of the resultant weld of groups B01-B10 is more than or equal to 0.8, and even up to 0.97.
- relative smaller HAZ can be obtained, reducing the risk of problems such as thermal deformation and residual stress of the weldment.
- the welds between the jointed two SDSS workpieces of groups B01-B10 have a lower ferrite phase content, which is lower than 50%. That is, the welds between the jointed two SDSS workpieces of groups B01-B10 have an austenite phase content higher than the ferrite phase content, indicating the weld between the jointed two SDSS workpieces of groups B01-B10 have good corrosion resistance.
- no arc blow occurs during the TIG welding for forming the joined two SDSS workpieces of groups B01-B10.
- the weld between the two joined SDSS workpieces has a weld D/W ratio more than or equal to 0.8.
- a relative smaller HAZ can be obtained, reducing the risk of problems such as thermal deformation and residual stress of the weldment.
- the weld metal has a higher austenite phase content than a ferrite phase content, improving the corrosion resistance of the weld. Moreover, no arc blow occurs during the TIG welding.
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- The application claims the benefit of Taiwan application serial No.108145532, filed Dec. 12, 2019, as well as of Taiwan application serial No.109133135, filed Sep. 24, 2020, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- The present invention generally relates to a welding flux and, more particularly, to a tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding flux for super duplex stainless steel (SDSS).
- Duplex stainless steel (DSS) belonging to Fe—Cr—Ni alloy has a two-phase structure consisting of austenite and ferrite, in which both austenite and ferrite phase should be more than 30% and less than 70%.
- Due to the two-phase structure, DSS has advantages of both ferrite and austenite stainless steels. That is, DSS has better fracture toughness, better intergranular corrosion resistance, and is easier to be welded than ferritic stainless steel. DSS has properties the same as ferritic stainless steel such as small coefficient of thermal expansion and high thermal conductivity. Moreover, DSS has a two-fold yield strength compared to austenitic stainless steel, a resistance to chloride-induced stress corrosion cracking significantly higher than SUS 304 austenitic stainless steel, and a pitting corrosion resistance, as well as a crevice corrosion resistance, equal to SUS 316 austenitic stainless steel.
- Compared to standard DSS such as SAF 2205/UNS 532205, SDSS such as SAF 2507/UNS 532750 has excellent pitting and crevice corrosion resistances due to extremely low carbon content, high molybdenum and nitrogen contents. As a specialized stainless steel with excellent advantages such as good corrosion resistance, great mechanical strength and easily manufactured, SDSS is widely applied to high value-added metal products such as heat exchanger, petrochemical equipment, oil and gas pipelines and seawater desalination plant.
- The welding quality of SDSS depends on the ferrite/austenite phase ratio in the weld metal and the heat-affected zone (HAZ). However, the fast cooling, after the welding process, causes increased ferrite phase in the weld metal and the HAZ, reducing the corrosion resistance of the weld metal and the HAZ. It can be seen that the ferrite/austenite phase ratio in the weld metal and the HAZ should be strictly controlled during the welding process for SDSS. That is, the weld metal and the HAZ should have ferrite phase less than 50%. Alternatively, the weld metal and the HAZ should have austenite phase more than 50%.
- Taiwan patent number I 633059 discloses a conventional welding flux for DSS, which includes 25-35 wt % of silicon dioxide (SiO2), 20-25 wt % of chromium oxide (Cr2O3), 10-20 wt % of molybdenum trioxide (MoO3), 10-15 wt % of nickel oxide (NiO), 5-10 wt % of ferric oxide (Fe2O3), 5-10 wt % of cobalt oxide (Co3O4), 5-10 wt % of manganese dioxide (MnO2) and 3-5 wt % of copper oxide (CuO). When two DSS workpieces, made of SAF 2205/UNS 532205 as an example, are joined by the TIG welding process utilizing the conventional welding flux for DSS, a weld formed between the two joined DSS workpieces has a higher weld depth/width ratio (D/W ratio) and a better corrosion resistance. However, if the conventional welding flux for DSS is utilized to join two SDSS workpieces, such as the workpieces made of SAF 2507/UNS 532750, by the TIG welding, a weld formed between the two joined SDSS workpieces cannot has a higher weld D/W ratio and a better corrosion resistance. Moreover, arc blow occurs during the TIG welding for SDSS.
- In light of this, it is necessary to provide a TIG welding flux for SDSS.
- It is therefore an objective of the present invention to provide a TIG welding flux for SDSS, which is suitable to join two SDSS workpieces.
- “A” or “an” used in the elements and components recited in the disclosure of the present invention is for convenient use and provides generally meanings of the scope of the present invention. “A” or “an” used in the present invention is interpreted as comprising one or at least one, and the single concept also includes plural conditions, otherwise obviously indicating other meanings.
- One embodiment of the present invention discloses the TIG welding flux for SDSS includes 20-30 wt % of silicon dioxide (SiO2), 20-25 wt % of titanium dioxide (TiO2), 15-20 wt % of vanadium dioxide (VO2), 10-15 wt % of molybdenum trioxide (MoO3), 10-15 wt % of zirconium diboride (ZrBr2), 5-10 wt % of aluminum nitride (AlN), 5-10 wt % of manganese carbonate (MnCO3) and 5-10 wt % of nickel carbonate (NiCO3).
- Accordingly, when two SDSS workpieces are joined by the TIG welding process utilizing the TIG welding flux for SDSS, with specific weight percentages of SiO2, TiO2, VO2, MoO3, ZrBr2, AlN, MnCO3 and NiCO3, according to the present invention, a weld between the two joined SDSS workpieces has a higher weld D/W ratio and a better corrosion resistance. Moreover, no arc blow occurs during the TIG welding.
- In preferred form shown, the TIG welding flux for SDSS includes 5-9 wt % of AlN, 5-7 wt % of MnCO3 and 5-7 wt % of NiCO3. With such performance, the weld between the two jointed SDSS workpieces has a higher weld D/W ratio and a better corrosion resistance. Moreover, no arc blow occurs during the TIG welding.
- In preferred form shown, the TIG welding flux for SDSS includes 9 wt % of AlN, 5 wt % of MnCO3 and 5 wt % of NiCO3. With such performance, the weld between the two jointed SDSS workpieces has a higher weld D/W ratio and a better corrosion resistance. Moreover, no arc blow occurs during the TIG welding.
- In preferred form shown, the TIG welding flux for SDSS includes 5 wt % of AlN, 6 wt % of MnCO3 and 5 wt % of NiCO3. With such performance, the weld between the two jointed SDSS workpieces has a higher weld D/W ratio and a better corrosion resistance. Moreover, no arc blow occurs during the TIG welding.
- In preferred form shown, the TIG welding flux for SDSS includes 5 wt % of AlN, 5 wt % of MnCO3 and 5 wt % of NiCO3. With such performance, the weld between the two jointed SDSS workpieces has a higher weld D/W ratio and a better corrosion resistance. Moreover, no arc blow occurs during the TIG welding.
- In preferred form shown, the TIG welding flux for SDSS includes 9 wt % of AlN, 5 wt % of MnCO3 and 6 wt % of NiCO3. With such performance, the weld between the two jointed SDSS workpieces has a higher weld D/W ratio and a better corrosion resistance. Moreover, no arc blow occurs during the TIG welding.
- In preferred form shown, the TIG welding flux for SDSS includes 6 wt % of AlN, 6 wt % of MnCO3 and 5 wt % of NiCO3. With such performance, the weld between the two jointed SDSS workpieces has a higher weld D/W ratio and a better corrosion resistance. Moreover, no arc blow occurs during the TIG welding.
- In preferred form shown, the TIG welding flux for SDSS further includes a volatile solvent. With such performance, a plurality of powdered particles including SiO2, TiO2, VO2, MoO3, ZrBr2, AlN, MnCO3 and NiCO3 can be dispersed in the volatile solvent to form a paste-like slurry, thus can be easily spread on surface of the two SDSS workpieces.
- In preferred form shown, the volatile solvent can include methanol, acetone or isopropanol. With such performance, after being spread on surface of the two SDSS workpieces, the volatile solvent of the TIG welding flux for SDSS can evaporate quickly, thus shorten the waiting time of welder.
- In preferred form shown, the TIG welding flux for SDSS has a plurality of powdered particles each having a diameter of 50-90 μm. With such performance, the plurality of powdered particles can form a homogeneous mixture with great uniformity. As such, the TIG welding flux for SDSS can be easily spread on surface of the two SDSS workpieces. Also, the welding flux for SDSS can be easily melted by a heat source, and the weld depth can therefore be increased. In addition, the residual slag easily forms when the TIG welding process is carried out with the TIG welding flux for SDSS having the plurality of powdered particles with the diameter larger than 90 μm, while the more TIG welding flux for SDSS is needed when the TIG welding process is carried out with the TIG welding flux for SDSS having the plurality of powdered particles with the diameter smaller than 50 μm, increasing manufacturing costs. That is, with the plurality of powdered particles with the diameter of 50-90 μm, the TIG welding flux for SDSS can not only prevent from residual slag formation but also reduce the manufacturing costs.
- As a result, when two SDSS workpieces are joined by the TIG welding process utilizing the TIG welding flux for SDSS, with specific weight percentages of SiO2, TiO2, VO2, MoO3, ZrBr2, AlN, MnCO3 and NiCO3, according to the present invention, a weld between the two joined SDSS workpieces has a weld D/W ratio more than or equal to 0.8. Thus, a relative smaller HAZ can be obtained, reducing the risk of problems such as thermal deformation and residual stress of the weldment. The weld metal has a higher austenite phase content than a ferrite phase content, improving the corrosion resistance of the weld. Moreover, no arc blow occurs during the TIG welding.
- The present invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description given hereinafter and the accompanying drawings which are given by way of illustration only, and thus are not limitative of the present invention, and wherein:
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FIG. 1 depicts a cross-sectional view of a weld of group B08, which is formed between joined two SDSS workpieces by the TIG welding process utilizing the TIG welding flux of group A08. -
FIG. 2 depicts a cross-sectional view of a weld of group B12, which is formed between joined two SDSS workpieces by the TIG welding process utilizing the TIG welding flux of group A12. -
FIG. 3 depicts a cross-sectional view of a weld of group B17, which is formed between joined two SDSS workpieces by the TIG welding process without the TIG welding flux. - A TIG welding flux for SDSS according to a specific embodiment of the present invention can include 20-30 wt % of SiO2 (silicon dioxide), 20-25 wt % of TiO2 (titanium dioxide), 15-20 wt % of VO2 (vanadium dioxide), 10-15 wt % of MoO3 (molybdenum trioxide), 10-15 wt % of ZrBr2 (zirconium diboride), 5-10 wt % of AlN (aluminum nitride), 5-10 wt % of MnCO3 (manganese carbonate) and 5-10 wt % of NiCO3 (nickel carbonate). In another specific embodiment, the TIG welding flux for SDSS includes 9 wt % of AlN, 5 wt % of MnCO3 and 5 wt % of NiCO3.
- In another specific embodiment, the TIG welding flux for SDSS includes 5 wt % of AlN, 6 wt % of MnCO3 and 5 wt % of NiCO3. In another specific embodiment, the TIG welding flux for SDSS includes 5 wt % of AlN, 5 wt % of MnCO3 and 5 wt % of NiCO3. In another specific embodiment, the TIG welding flux for SDSS includes 9 wt % of AlN, 5 wt % of MnCO3 and 6 wt % of NiCO3. In another specific embodiment, the TIG welding flux for SDSS includes 6 wt % of AlN, 6 wt % of MnCO3 and 5 wt % of NiCO3. In another specific embodiment, the TIG welding flux for SDSS includes 5 wt % of AlN, 10 wt % of MnCO3 and 5 wt % of NiCO3.
- Accordingly, when two SDSS workpieces are joined by the
- TIG welding process utilizing the TIG welding flux for SDSS, with specific weight percentages of SiO2, TiO2, VO2, MoO3, ZrBr2, AlN, MnCO3 and NiCO3, according to the present invention, a weld between the two joined SDSS workpieces has a weld D/W ratio more than or equal to 0.8. Thus, a relative smaller HAZ can be obtained, reducing the risk of problems such as thermal deformation and residual stress of the weldment. The weld metal has a higher austenite phase content than a ferrite phase content, improving the corrosion resistance of the weld. Moreover, no arc blow occurs during the TIG welding.
- In a specific embodiment, the TIG welding flux for SDSS according to the present invention can further include a volatile solvent. In another specific embodiment, the volatile solvent can include, but not limited to, methanol, acetone or isopropanol.
- In a specific embodiment, the TIG welding flux for SDSS according to the present invention can have a plurality of powdered particles each having a diameter of 50-90 μm.
- In a specific embodiment, the TIG welding flux for SDSS according to the present invention can be applied to join two workpieces made of SDSS including, but not limited to, UNS 532750 and UNS 532760.
- To validate whether a weld between the two joined SDSS workpieces has a higher weld D/W ratio and a better corrosion resistance, as well as whether arc blow occurs during the TIG welding, when two SDSS workpieces are joined by the TIG welding process utilizing the TIG welding flux for SDSS according to the present invention, the following trials are carried out.
- Trial (A).
- Powdered particles of SiO2, TiO2, VO2, MoO3, ZrBr2, AlN, MnCO3 and NiCO3 are mixed according to TABLE 1. The TIG welding fluxes of groups A1-A15 are prepared by forming paste-like slurries by dispersing the mixtures in acetone.
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TABLE 1 SiO2 TiO2 VO2 MoO3 ZrBr2 AlN MnCO3 NiCO3 Groups (wt %) (wt %) (wt %) (wt %) (wt %) (wt %) (wt %) (wt %) A01 20 20 15 11 11 10 7 6 A02 20 25 15 10 15 5 5 5 A03 20 22 16 15 10 6 6 5 A04 21 21 18 10 10 9 5 6 A05 23 20 20 10 10 5 5 7 A06 25 20 15 10 10 5 10 5 A07 25 20 15 10 10 5 5 10 A08 26 20 15 10 10 9 5 5 A09 28 20 15 10 10 5 6 5 A10 30 20 15 10 10 5 5 5 A11 20 25 20 15 10 0 5 5 Al2 25 23 15 10 15 2 0 10 A13 25 22 15 10 15 3 10 0 A14 28 21 15 10 15 7 2 2 A15 30 20 15 11 11 4 5 4 - Moreover, powdered particles of SiO2, Cr2O3, MoO3, NiO, Fe2P3. Co3O4, MnO2 and CuO are mixed according to TABLE 2. The conventional TIG welding flux of group A16 is prepared by forming paste-like slurries by dispersing the mixtures in acetone.
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TABLE 2 SiO2 Cr2O3 MoO3 NiO Fe2O3 Co3O4 MnO2 CuO Group (wt %) (wt %) (wt %) (wt %) (wt %) (wt %) (wt %) (wt %) A16 30 23 12 10 7 10 5 3 - Trial (B).
- In this trial, UNS 532750 plates with thickness being 6.0 mm are used as the SDSS workpieces. After removing contaminants attached on surface of the SDSS workpieces using a 400-grit silicon carbide sandpaper. The SDSS workpieces are swiped by acetone wipes. Then, the paste-like slurries formed by TIG welding fluxes for SDSS of groups A01-A16 are spread on surface of the two SDSS workpieces. The TIG welding process is carried out after acetone is completely evaporated to obtain the welded assembly (the joined two workpieces) of groups B1-B16, as shown in TABLE 3. In addition, a welded assembly of group B17 is obtained by the TIG welding without the TIG welding flux of groups A01-16.
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TABLE 3 Group TIG welding flux used during the TIG welding B01 Group A01 (the TIG welding flux for SDSS according to the present invention) B02 Group A02 (the TIG welding flux for SDSS according to the present invention) B03 Group A03 (the TIG welding flux for SDSS according to the present invention) B04 Group A04 (the TIG welding flux for SDSS according to the present invention) B05 Group A05 (the TIG welding flux for SDSS according to the present invention) B06 Group A06 (the TIG welding flux for SDSS according to the present invention) B07 Group A07 (the TIG welding flux for SDSS according to the present invention) B08 Group A08 (the TIG welding flux for SDSS according to the present invention) B09 Group A09 (the TIG welding flux for SDSS according to the present invention) B10 Group A10 (the TIG welding flux for SDSS according to the present invention) B11 Group A11 (the TIG welding flux without MN) B12 Group A12 (the TIG welding flux without MnCO3) B13 Group A13 (the TIG welding flux without NiCO3) Group A14 (the TIG welding flux with 2% of MnCO3 B14 and 2% of NiCO3) B15 Group A15 (the TIG welding flux with 4% of NiCO3) B16 Group A16 (the conventional TIG welding flux) B17 No - During the TIG welding for obtaining the joined two SDSS workpieces of groups B01-B17, the occurrences of arc blow are recorded. After the TIG welding, cross sections of the joined two SDSS workpieces of groups B01-B17 are obtained. The weld depth “D” and the bead width “W” of the resultant weld between the jointed two SDSS workpieces of groups B01-B17 are recorded. NM stands for not measured. The weld D/W ratio of groups B01-B17 is calculated. Moreover, the ferrite phase content of the weld metal between the joined two SDSS workpieces of groups B01-B17 is also measured, and the ferrite/austenite phase ratio is calculated. All results are shown in TABLE 4.
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TABLE 4 Ferrite/ Weld depth Bead width Weld D/W austenite Arc blow Groups (mm) (mm) ratio phase ratio occurs B01 5.7 7.1 0.80 38%/62% No B02 5.8 6.9 0.84 47%/53% No B03 6.0 6.8 0.88 41%/59% No B04 6.2 7.0 0.89 40%/60% No B05 6.1 7.1 0.86 46%/54% No B06 5.9 6.8 0.87 45%/55% No B07 5.8 7.0 0.83 44%/56% No B08 7.1 7.3 0.97 40%/60% No B09 6.8 7.4 0.92 47%/53% No B10 6.9 7.6 0.91 46%/54% No B11 NM NM NM 58%/42% Yes B12 4.1 9.6 0.43 56%/44% Yes B13 NM NM NM 55%/45% Yes B14 NM NM NM 53%/47% Yes B15 NM NM NM 54%/46% Yes B16 NM NM NM 60%/40% Yes B17 2.8 10.7 0.26 64%/36% No -
FIGS. 1-3 show the cross sections of the joined two SDSS workpieces of groups B08, B12 and B17, respectively. The weld between the jointed two SDSS workpieces of group B08 completely penetrates the SDSS workpiece, while the weld between the two jointed SDSS workpieces of groups B12 and B17 cannot completely penetrate the SDSS workpiece. Moreover, referring to TABLE 3 andFIGS. 1-3 , compared to the welds between the jointed two SDSS workpieces of groups B12 and B17, the welded joint of groups B01-B10 has an increased weld depth and a reduced bead width. The weld D/W ratio of the resultant weld of groups B01-B10 is more than or equal to 0.8, and even up to 0.97. Thus, relative smaller HAZ can be obtained, reducing the risk of problems such as thermal deformation and residual stress of the weldment. - Moreover, referring to TABLE 3, compared to the welds between the jointed two SDSS workpieces of groups B11-B17, the welds between the jointed two SDSS workpieces of groups B01-B10 have a lower ferrite phase content, which is lower than 50%. That is, the welds between the jointed two SDSS workpieces of groups B01-B10 have an austenite phase content higher than the ferrite phase content, indicating the weld between the jointed two SDSS workpieces of groups B01-B10 have good corrosion resistance. In addition, no arc blow occurs during the TIG welding for forming the joined two SDSS workpieces of groups B01-B10.
- Accordingly, when two SDSS workpieces are joined by the TIG welding process utilizing the TIG welding flux for SDSS, with specific weight percentages of SiO2, TiO2, VO2, MoO3, ZrBr2, AlN, MnCO3 and NiCO3, according to the present invention, the weld between the two joined SDSS workpieces has a weld D/W ratio more than or equal to 0.8. Thus, a relative smaller HAZ can be obtained, reducing the risk of problems such as thermal deformation and residual stress of the weldment. The weld metal has a higher austenite phase content than a ferrite phase content, improving the corrosion resistance of the weld. Moreover, no arc blow occurs during the TIG welding.
- Although the invention has been described in detail with reference to its presently preferable embodiment, it will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and the scope of the invention, as set forth in the appended claims.
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