Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Dissimilar Metal Welding
A Special Issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701) belonging to the section "Welding and Joining".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2027 | Viewed by 300
Editors
Interests: brazing; diffusion bonding; dissimilar materials joining
Interests: raw materials; structural integrity of welded joints and additively manufactured components; welding and heat treatment simulation; cast iron; stainless steels; material selection
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The joining of dissimilar metals is a key enabling technology for the manufacture of lightweight, high-performance and multifunctional structural components in aerospace, transportation, energy, marine, nuclear and advanced manufacturing industries. By combining the advantages of different metallic materials, dissimilar metal welding provides an effective route to optimize structural weight, service performance and cost. However, the large differences in the physical, chemical, metallurgical and mechanical properties between dissimilar metals often lead to complex interfacial reactions, brittle intermetallic compound formation, residual stress concentration and premature failure. Therefore, understanding the relationship between the welding process, interfacial microstructure and mechanical properties is of great significance for both scientific research and engineering applications.
This Special Issue, “Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Dissimilar Metal Welding”, aims to present and disseminate the latest advances in the welding and joining of dissimilar metallic materials. We welcome original research articles and review papers focusing on, but not limited to, brazing, diffusion bonding, fusion welding, solid-state welding, additive manufacturing-assisted joining and other advanced joining techniques for dissimilar metals. Contributions addressing interfacial microstructure evolution, phase formation, residual stress, mechanical performance, fracture behavior, strengthening and toughening mechanisms, numerical simulation and service reliability are particularly encouraged. It is our pleasure to invite you to submit a manuscript for this Special Issue.
Dr. Xin Nai
Prof. Dr. Paolo Ferro
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- metallurgical reaction
- intermetallics
- mechanical properties
- thermal mismatch
- residual stress
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