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Modeling microstructure development in weld materials

Conference ·
OSTI ID:385596

Microstructure development in the weld metal region is controlled by various physical processes such as thermochemical reactions in liquid, solidification, and solid state transformations. There is a need for fundamental and generalized models that can predict the effect of these physical processes on microstructure development in a wide variety of alloy systems during welding processes. This paper describes certain advances made in the area of modeling the microstructure development in low-alloy steel, stainless steel, and Ni-base superalloy. In addition, this paper describes the importance of advanced analytical techniques for fundamental understanding of phase transformation mechanisms in welds.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-96OR22464
OSTI ID:
385596
Report Number(s):
CONF-961138--1; ON: DE96012147
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English