Abstract
The mild steel with low phosphorus is vulnerable to corrosion while higher phosphorus often results in hot crack by fusion welding. The present study evaluated microstructures and mechanical properties of high phosphorus steels joined by friction stir welding below the A1 temperature. The microstructure was analysed considering various phosphorus contents, and mechanical properties were assessed by digital image correlation. The results suggest that alloying elements (nickel, chromium and niobium) contribute to the refinement of pearlite in the base metal and cementite in the stir zone. The increasing phosphorus improves the microhardness and strength of friction stir welded joints but weakens the ductile behaviour. The added alloying elements can enhance the ductile behaviour and mechanical strength at the same time.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
