In this study, a Cu-Sn sintered bronze, used largely for con-rod bushing and automotive transmission, was treated by ultrasonic nanocrystalline surface modification (UNSM). Then, Vickers hardness and microstructural evolution of the treated region were investigated by using scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscope (TEM). The hardness of the treated surface doubled, which is attributed to the developed of nanoscale grains, deformation twins, and high density of dislocations induced by the UNSM. Microstructural modification beneath the UNSM treated surface was typically characterized with increase of the depth: (i) nanoscale grains (top surface), (ii) intersection of deformation twins (~30 μm), (iii) high density nanoscale twin/matrix lamellae (~50 μm), (iv) interception of micro band and deformation twins (~100 μm), (v) dislocation arrays (~200 μm), (vi) low density dislocations (~300 μm) and (vii) pre-existing coarse grains and annealing twins in unaffected region (400 μm ~deeper).
In order to study the weak point and influence factor on creep rupture properties of dissimilar joint, a simulation joint which contains a transition layer has been built with the same welding parameters, the same base and weld materials as the real structure, providing theoretical principle for weld material selection and welding process optimization. In the creep rupture test of the simulation joint, most fractures are found at the fusion zone of transition layer. The existence of a softened layer at fusion zone of transition layer has been proved with metallographic observation, micro hardness test, chemical composition analysis and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The softened layer causes strain concentration and makes it much easier to fracture. A great Cr gradient between transition layers is considered as the reason of soften layer formation, since it leads carbon distribution and decreases the hardness where lack C element. In addition, some features of crystallization direction of fusion zone in transition layer have been found, which could be harmful on creep rupture properties too.
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