Abstract

Two trial weld joints were prepared using the GTAW and SMAW methods and they underwent creep testing at temperatures between 525 and 625°C. The longest time to rupture was 45,811 h. Two main processes occurred during creep exposures: recovery and precipitation of secondary phases. Slight coarsenings of the M23C6 carbide, precipitation of Laves phase and Z-phase were observed after long tests at high temperatures. Some differences in microstructure and creep failure were found in the individual zones of weldments. After long exposure at temperatures up to 600°C, fractures occurred in the fine-grain heat-affected zone as a result of a low density of fine vanadium nitride and a high density of coarse particles at grain and subgrain boundaries. At 625°C, growth of Laves phase caused a softening of the ferritic matrix and crack propagation in the weld metal.

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