DIFFUSION BONDING OF REFRACTORY METALS
Abstract
Six concepts to actuate the diffusion bonding process were evaluated experimentally. Three of these - surface active elements, recrystallization of cold worked metal, and allotropic transformations - promote bonding. Small atom diffusion aids, acceleration of diffusion by a high frequency field, and bonding under subsolidus conditions are ineffective or inapplicable to refractory metal bonding. The magnitude of improvement of joints with intermediate foils that recrystallize or undergo allotropic transformation has been found to be small, whereas surface active elements produce a severalfold increase in bond strength.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 02, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0295919
Entities
People
- A.g. Metcalfe
- T.b. Lindemer