Weldability study of Ti-Ta-Nb alloy and pure titanium
by H.C. Dey, V. Shankar, C.R. Das, A.K. Bhaduri
International Journal of Nuclear Energy Science and Technology (IJNEST), Vol. 1, No. 2/3, 2005

Abstract: Weldability of Ti–4.8%Ta–1.8%Nb alloy, for use in electrolytic dissolver of nuclear fuel reprocessing plant, was evaluated in autogenous bead-on-plate gas tungsten arc welds made at two different heat inputs. Pure titanium was also welded for comparison. A secondary shielding setup was employed for protection of the weldment from gaseous contamination during and after welding. In the weld and heat-affected zone (HAZ) of Ti-Ta-Nb weldments, plate-like martensite, characteristic of cooling rates during welding, was observed. Low heat input and slower welding speed resulted in greater proportion of the desirable fine equiaxed prior-β grains. Lower heat input also reduced HAZ width.

Online publication date: Sun, 29-May-2005

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