Abstract

In this work, the effect of tungsten inert gas (TIG) remelting on the microstructure, mechanical properties, and corrosion resistance of 5052 aluminum alloy joints produced by metal inert gas (MIG) welding is investigated. The results indicate that after TIG remelting of MIG welds, the proportion of dendrites increases in the remelted weld zone (WZ), porosity decreases by 76.9%, and the Fe elements in the second phase become coarser and more segregated. In contrast, the Mg elements form a solid solution with a decreased degree of segregation. In addition, the average grain size of the remelted structure decreases, while the proportion of sub-grain boundaries (SGBs) and the kernel average misorientation (KAM) values increase. Moreover, the heat-affected zone (HAZ) widens, and the grains become coarser. An increase of 4.5% in tensile strength and 20.0% in elongation was observed in the TIG-remelted joints after TIG remelting. Electrochemical and immersion tests on the TIG-remelted microstructure showed reduced corrosion resistance. Electrochemical tests mainly exhibited galvanic corrosion, resulting in the formation of pits. The types of corrosions observed in the immersion test differ from those in the electrochemical test, primarily exhibiting exfoliation corrosion and pitting corrosion. A higher geometric dislocation density (ρGND) in the structure increases the susceptibility to corrosion.

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