Microstructure and corrosion properties of the AISI 904L weld cladding obtained by the electro slag process

The AISI 904L steel is a superaustenitic stainless steel, which presents a good combination of properties like high strength, weldability, and good corrosion resistance. Despite its wide use in several industrial segments, the literature reporting the performance of claddings deposited with this all...

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Main Authors: João V.S. Matias, Manuel J.C. Lourenço, Jorge C.F. Jorge, Luís Felipe G. de Souza, Humberto N. Farneze, Matheus C. Mendes, Leonardo S. Araújo
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Published: Elsevier 2021-11-01
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author João V.S. Matias
Manuel J.C. Lourenço
Jorge C.F. Jorge
Luís Felipe G. de Souza
Humberto N. Farneze
Matheus C. Mendes
Leonardo S. Araújo
author_facet João V.S. Matias
Manuel J.C. Lourenço
Jorge C.F. Jorge
Luís Felipe G. de Souza
Humberto N. Farneze
Matheus C. Mendes
Leonardo S. Araújo
author_sort João V.S. Matias
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description The AISI 904L steel is a superaustenitic stainless steel, which presents a good combination of properties like high strength, weldability, and good corrosion resistance. Despite its wide use in several industrial segments, the literature reporting the performance of claddings deposited with this alloy to improve the corrosion performance of equipment is limited. Based on this scenario, this work evaluates the microstructure and corrosion properties of the AISI 904L steel weld cladding obtained by the electroslag welding (ESW) deposited on a carbon steel ASTM A516 Grade 70. Single layer cladding was deposited on 50 × 400 × 400 mm steel plates with average welding energy of 11.7 kJ/mm to obtain the minimum thickness required. After welding, metallographic examination and corrosion tests were performed on samples removed at 1 and 3 mm parallel to the fusion line. Metallographic characterization was performed by optical and scanning electron microscopy. Cyclic polarization tests in 3.5% NaCl solution were performed at the same positions as the metallographic examinations. The results showed that the austenitic microstructure presenting a low volume fraction of secondary phases provided suitable corrosion results for all conditions studied. It evidences that single layer weld overlays obtained with the AISI 904L steel deposited by the ESW process may be considered an adequate alternative for overlay welding with reduced thicknesses because good results were observed at only 1.0 mm from the fusion line, and this could represent a significant cost reduction.
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spelling doaj.art-b36572eb6ec94a5c872ae73ac176c2262022-12-21T18:43:07ZengElsevierJournal of Materials Research and Technology2238-78542021-11-011551515164Microstructure and corrosion properties of the AISI 904L weld cladding obtained by the electro slag processJoão V.S. Matias0Manuel J.C. Lourenço1Jorge C.F. Jorge2Luís Felipe G. de Souza3Humberto N. Farneze4Matheus C. Mendes5Leonardo S. Araújo6Departamento de Engenharia Mecânica, CEFET/RJ, Av. Maracanã, 229, CEP 20271-110, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BrazilDepartamento de Engenharia Mecânica, CEFET/RJ, Av. Maracanã, 229, CEP 20271-110, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BrazilDepartamento de Engenharia Mecânica, CEFET/RJ, Av. Maracanã, 229, CEP 20271-110, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; Corresponding author.Departamento de Engenharia Mecânica, CEFET/RJ, Av. Maracanã, 229, CEP 20271-110, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BrazilDepartamento de Engenharia Mecânica, CEFET/RJ, Av. Maracanã, 229, CEP 20271-110, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BrazilDepartamento de Engenharia Mecânica, CEFET/RJ, Av. Maracanã, 229, CEP 20271-110, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BrazilPrograma de Engenharia Metalúrgica e de Materiais, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BrazilThe AISI 904L steel is a superaustenitic stainless steel, which presents a good combination of properties like high strength, weldability, and good corrosion resistance. Despite its wide use in several industrial segments, the literature reporting the performance of claddings deposited with this alloy to improve the corrosion performance of equipment is limited. Based on this scenario, this work evaluates the microstructure and corrosion properties of the AISI 904L steel weld cladding obtained by the electroslag welding (ESW) deposited on a carbon steel ASTM A516 Grade 70. Single layer cladding was deposited on 50 × 400 × 400 mm steel plates with average welding energy of 11.7 kJ/mm to obtain the minimum thickness required. After welding, metallographic examination and corrosion tests were performed on samples removed at 1 and 3 mm parallel to the fusion line. Metallographic characterization was performed by optical and scanning electron microscopy. Cyclic polarization tests in 3.5% NaCl solution were performed at the same positions as the metallographic examinations. The results showed that the austenitic microstructure presenting a low volume fraction of secondary phases provided suitable corrosion results for all conditions studied. It evidences that single layer weld overlays obtained with the AISI 904L steel deposited by the ESW process may be considered an adequate alternative for overlay welding with reduced thicknesses because good results were observed at only 1.0 mm from the fusion line, and this could represent a significant cost reduction.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S223878542101231XAISI 904L steelElectroslag processCladdingMicrostructureCorrosion
spellingShingle João V.S. Matias
Manuel J.C. Lourenço
Jorge C.F. Jorge
Luís Felipe G. de Souza
Humberto N. Farneze
Matheus C. Mendes
Leonardo S. Araújo
Microstructure and corrosion properties of the AISI 904L weld cladding obtained by the electro slag process
Journal of Materials Research and Technology
AISI 904L steel
Electroslag process
Cladding
Microstructure
Corrosion
title Microstructure and corrosion properties of the AISI 904L weld cladding obtained by the electro slag process
title_full Microstructure and corrosion properties of the AISI 904L weld cladding obtained by the electro slag process
title_fullStr Microstructure and corrosion properties of the AISI 904L weld cladding obtained by the electro slag process
title_full_unstemmed Microstructure and corrosion properties of the AISI 904L weld cladding obtained by the electro slag process
title_short Microstructure and corrosion properties of the AISI 904L weld cladding obtained by the electro slag process
title_sort microstructure and corrosion properties of the aisi 904l weld cladding obtained by the electro slag process
topic AISI 904L steel
Electroslag process
Cladding
Microstructure
Corrosion
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S223878542101231X
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