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THE ARC WELDING OF WROUGHT MAGNESIUM-THORIUM ALLOYS

Journal Article · · Welding J. (N.Y.)
OSTI ID:4306267

Results of welding evaluation tests on the recently developed, wrought, magnesium-base, thorium-coataining alloys are presented. These alloys possessed excellent weldability and retained high strengths at elevated temperatures after welding. The strengths of the welds were equal to, or closely approached, the strengths of the base metals at elevated temperatures. The creep resistance of the alloys was nct adversely affected by welding. Postweld heat treatments did not improve the weld strength to any marked degree. The corrosion rates in 3% NaCl solution were not changed significantly by welding. (auth)

Research Organization:
Dow Chemical Co., Midland, Mich.
NSA Number:
NSA-12-010660
OSTI ID:
4306267
Journal Information:
Welding J. (N.Y.), Journal Name: Welding J. (N.Y.) Vol. Vol: 37
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English