Recent research progress in the mechanism and suppression of fusion welding-induced liquation cracking of nickel based superalloys

Zongli Yi; Jiguo Shan; Yue Zhao; Zhenlin Zhang; Aiping Wu

doi:10.1007/s12613-024-2869-9

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Zongli Yi, Jiguo Shan, Yue Zhao, Zhenlin Zhang, and Aiping Wu, Recent research progress in the mechanism and suppression of fusion welding-induced liquation cracking of nickel based superalloys, Int. J. Miner. Metall. Mater.,(2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12613-024-2869-9

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Zongli Yi, Jiguo Shan, Yue Zhao, Zhenlin Zhang, and Aiping Wu, Recent research progress in the mechanism and suppression of fusion welding-induced liquation cracking of nickel based superalloys, Int. J. Miner. Metall. Mater.,(2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12613-024-2869-9

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Recent research progress in the mechanism and suppression of fusion welding-induced liquation cracking of nickel based superalloys

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Received: 10 October 2023; Revised: 23 February 2024; Accepted: 26 February 2024; Available online: 28 February 2024

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Nickel-based superalloys are extensively used in the crucial hot-section components of industrial gas turbines, aeronautics, and astronautics because of their excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance at high temperatures. Fusion welding serves as an effective means for joining and repairing these alloys; however, fusion welding-induced liquation cracking has been a challenging issue. This paper comprehensively reviewed recent liquation cracking, discussing the formation mechanisms, cracking criteria, and remedies. In recent investigations, regulating material composition, changing the preweld heat treatment of the base metal, optimizing the welding process parameters, and applying auxiliary control methods are effective strategies for mitigating cracks. To promote the application of nickel-based superalloys, further research on the combination impact of multiple elements on cracking prevention and specific quantitative criteria for liquation cracking is necessary.
- nickel-based superalloy;
- fusion welding liquation cracking;
- cracking mechanism;
- cracking suppression

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