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Effect of Explosive Loading Ratio on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al 5052/AZ31B Explosive Weld Composite

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Aluminum alloy (Al 5052) and magnesium alloy (AZ31B) plates were welded at different loading ratios (mass of explosive/mass of flyer plate, R = 0.7, 0.8, and 0.9) through explosive welding. The interface microstructure revealed a wavy interface for the attempted loading ratios, whereas, for a higher loading ratio (R = 0.9), cracks and pores were observed in the aluminum alloy (Al 5052). X-ray diffraction detected the presence of the Al12Mg17 compound at the interface for all the attempted conditions. The interface microhardness is directly proportional to the loading ratio. The maximum ram tensile strength (167 MPa) and shear strength (103 MPa) were obtained at a lower loading ratio (R = 0.7). Therefore, the satisfactory weld of the Al 5052/AZ31B composite plate was achieved at a lower loading ratio (R = 0.7).

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Kumar, P., Ghosh, S.K., Saravanan, S. et al. Effect of Explosive Loading Ratio on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al 5052/AZ31B Explosive Weld Composite. JOM 75, 167–175 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-022-05579-4

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