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INVESTIGATION OF THE PHYSICAL METALLURGY OF JOINING TUNGSTEN AND COLUMBIUM. Quarterly Progress Report No. 6, May 1, 1962-August 1, 1962

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4770079

The metallographic analysis of 14 braze alloys for Nb was completed. Studies of the effect of brazing parameters and testing variables on joint re- melt temperature were continued. The braze alloys for W were evaluated for melting range and examined metallographically. Electronbeam-melted ingots of W- Hf and W-- Hf- C systems were successfully worked into sheet. No evidence of significant grain-boundary hardening in W alloys was observed in transverses made with symmetrical randomly oriented indenters. Annealing of unalloyed W in an ultra-high vacuum environment improved the low-temperature ductility. The tensile shear strength of lap joints diffusion bonded between Nb-- Zr and stainless steel, Nb-- Zr and Cu, and Cu and stainless steel was determined. (M.C.G.)

Research Organization:
General Electric Co. Flight Propulsion Lab. Dept., Cincinnati
NSA Number:
NSA-17-001897
OSTI ID:
4770079
Report Number(s):
NP-12144; DM62-217; 62AS-12
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English