Weld metal microstructures of hardfacing deposits produced by self-shielded flux-cored arc welding

RIS ID

108551

Publication Details

Dumovic, M., Monaghan, B. J., Li, H., Norrish, J. & Dunne, D. P. (2015). Weld metal microstructures of hardfacing deposits produced by self-shielded flux-cored arc welding. Australasian Welding Journal, 60 (1), 40-48.

Abstract

The molten pool weld produced during self-shielded flux-cored arc welding (SSFCAW) is protected from gas porosity arising from oxygen and nitrogen by reaction ("killing") of these gases by aluminium. However, residual Al can result in mixed microstructures of δ-ferrite, martensite and bainite in hardfacing weld metals produced by SSFCAW and therefore, microstructural control can be an issue for hardfacing weld repair. The effect of the residual Al content on weld metal microstructure has been examined using thermodynamic modeling and dilatometric analysis. It is concluded that the typical Al content of about 1 wt% promotes d-ferrite formation at the expense of austenite and its martensitic/bainitic product phase(s), thereby compromising the wear resistance of the hardfacing deposit. This paper also demonstrates how the development of a Schaeffler-type diagram for predicting the weld metal microstructure can provide guidance on weld filler metal design to produce the optimum microstructure for industrial hardfacing applications.

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