Interfacial structure and mechanical properties of hot-roll bonded joints between titanium alloy and stainless steel using niobium interlayer

The hot-roll bonding was carried out in vacuum between titanium alloy and stainless steel using niobium interlayer. The interfacial structure and mechanical properties were analyzed. The results show that the plasticity of bonded joint is improved significantly. When the bonding temperature is 800 degrees C or 900 degrees C, there is not intermetallic layer at the interface between stainless steel and niobium. When the bonding temperature is 1000 degrees C or 1050 degrees C, Fe-Nb intermetallic layer forms at the interface. When the bonding temperature is 1050 degrees C, cracking occurs between stainless steel and intermetallic layer. The maximum strength of similar to 417.5 MPa is obtained at the bonding temperature of 900 degrees C, the reduction of 25% and the rolling speed of 38 mm/s, and the tensile specimen fractures in the niobium interlayer with plastic fracture characteristics. When the hot-roll bonded transition joints were TIG welded with titanium alloy and stainless steel respectively, the tensile strength of the transition joints after TIG welding is similar to 410.3 MPa, and the specimen fractures in the niobium interlayer.