Nanoparticle-enabled phase control for arc welding of unweldable aluminum alloy 7075

Nanoparticle-enabled phase control for arc welding of unweldable aluminum alloy 7075

Nanoparticle-enabled phase control for arc welding of unweldable aluminum alloy 7075, Published online: 09 January 2019; doi:10.1038/s41467-018-07989-y

In contrast to steels, fusion welding high strength aluminum alloys such as AA7075 is notoriously difficult. Here, the authors add nanoparticles to a weld filler rod to successfully weld AA7075 without hot cracks or loss of strength at the weld.

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