Abstract
The solidification behaviour and microstructure of welding transition zone between low-transformation-temperature deposited metals and high-strength low-alloy steels were investigated. It was found that the steep composition gradient provided driving forces for the diffusion of carbon from base metal to weld metal, leading to the hardened and softened regions near fusion boundary. In weld metal near fusion boundary, there were retained δ-ferrites when the base metal dilution rate below 35% and Creq/Nieq value larger than 2.62. Compared with martensite, the mixed microstructures of martensite + δ-ferrite obtained less strain localisation, dislocation density and more percentages of large misorientation, which were more liable to resist microcrack initiation and propagation during deformation.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
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 call
