M. Chiani, M. Atapour,
Volume 5, Issue 2 ((Journal OF Welding Science and Technology) 2020)
Abstract
In this study, corrosion behavior of Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy joint by friction stir welding with a rotational speed of 375 rpm and a travel speed of 100 mm/min was investigated. The welding procedure was carried out under β-transus temperature that was consisted of equiaxed grains in the stir zone. The corrosion behavior of the welded joint was investigated in 3.5% NaCl solution at temperatures of 25, 37 and 80 . Microstructure investigation of sample surfaces after electrochemical experiments was conducted using SEM. results revealed that the β phase was mainly corroded at all three testing temperatures, however the corrosion in the sample tested at 80 °C was more considerable.
