Abstract
The GH4169 superalloy with different content of δ-Ni3Nb phase was welded by tungsten inert gas welding. A detailed study of microstructure and hardness of heat-affected zone (HAZ) was performed in both as-welded and aged state. The results show that the precipitation of δ phase, especially the intergranular δ phase, can lead to the enrichment of Nb and Mo elements, which promote the formation of γ/Laves eutectic constituent at grain boundaries in HAZ. In as-welded state, the hardness decreases first and then increases (exhibiting a “V” shape) with distance away from fusion line in HAZ, which is governed by grain size. After aging treatment, however, the γ″ phase plays a key role in hardness and leads to the “Λ” shape profiles of hardness in HAZ.
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