Preparation, Microstructure Evolution and Mechanical Study of the Brazed Joints

Dear Colleagues,

Joining is an important approach to fabricate components with complex shapes. For some specific materials, such as ceramics or ceramic matrix composites, brittle intermetallics or large area joining and so on, brazing is often the best option. It can combine the advantages of the two different materials. It can also repair the expensive substrates such as engine blades instead of overall replacement, which can save a great deal in costs. For brazing of different materials, the wetting of the braze filler on the substrates, the control of the interfacial reactions and its mechanism as well as the residual stress of the brazed joints are still the main issues that need to be addressed. 

In recent years, new materials are emerging and the harsh service conditions require brazed joints with stronger reliability. New approaches, new mechanisms and new technologies need to be developed to meet the application demands and promote the development of brazing. The Special Issue aims to bring together the state-of-the-art research achievements, such as the preparation, microstructure evolution and mechanical study of the brazed joints, and help researchers around the world better follow the newest research progress and further promote the development of brazing.

Dr. Zhan Sun
Dr. Zhenwen Yang
Dr. Chun Li
Dr. Xiaoqing Si
Dr. Wei Guo
Guest Editors

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