Effect of brazing parameters on microstructure and mechanical properties of titanium joints

This study investigates the influences of brazing temperature and time on microstructures and mechanical properties of commercially pure (CP) titanium. Bonding was performed in a high-vacuum furnace using Incusil-ABA (Ag–27.2Cu–12.5In–1.25Ti, wt.%), as filler metal. Brazing temperatures employed in this study were 710, 750, and 800 °C. At the same time, the investigated holding times at the brazing temperatures were 5, 30, and 90 min. Microstructure and phase constitution of the bonded joints were analyzed by means of metallography, scanning electron microscope (SEM) and X-ray diffraction pattern (XRD). An intense diffusion of Ti to the interface and a strong reaction between the braze alloy and the base metal were observed especially at a temperature of 800 °C. A number of intermetallic phases such as TiCu, Ti2Cu, Ti3In, Cu–In, and TiAg have been identified. Both brazing temperature and holding time are critical factors to control the microstructure and hence the mechanical properties of the brazed joints. The optimum brazing parameter was achieved at a temperature of 750 °C and a holding time of 90 min.