Amorphous brazing foil
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An amorphous brazing foil (ABF) is a form of eutectic amorphous metal that serves as a filler metal in brazing operations. ABFs are composed of various transition metals, including nickel, iron, and copper, blended with metalloids like silicon, boron, and phosphorus. By precisely managing the concentration of these metalloids to achieve or approach the eutectic point, these alloys can undergo rapid solidification to form a ductile, amorphous foil. This process allows the ABF to effectively bond materials in the brazing process, providing a strong and seamless joint.[1]
Production[edit]
The production of an amorphous metal can be achieved by rapidly cooling the liquid alloy to avoid forming a crystal structure. This is traditionally done using melt spinning, which produces a 0.5–125 mm wide strip with a thickness of 20–50 μm. After cooling, the metal can be made into parts or preforms by cutting, stamping, etching, or other methods.[2]
Properties[edit]
A key characteristic of amorphous brazing foils (ABFs) is their relatively low melting points, which typically range from 830 to 1200°C. This attribute is crucial for their application as filler metals in brazing. Due to their ductility and flexibility, ABFs present a viable alternative to filler metals in paste or powder form. This substitution offers notable advantages, such as the elimination of soot formation, a common drawback associated with residual organic solvents in paste-based fillers. Additionally, ABFs help minimize the formation of surface oxides, an issue frequently encountered with gas-atomized powder fillers, thereby enhancing the quality and integrity of the brazed joint.[1]
Usage[edit]
Amorphous brazing foils are typically used for brazing, a metallurgy process by which two pieces of metal are joined by melting and cooling a third "fill metal" at their joint. The use of preforms increases the capability of ABFs for use on an industrial scale, even being able to be assembled by machine.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Rabinkin, A. (June 1, 2004). "Brazing with (NiCoCr)–B–Si amorphous brazing filler metals: Alloys, processing, joint structure, properties, applications". Science and Technology of Welding and Joining. 9 (3): 181–199. doi:10.1179/136217104225012300. ISSN 1362-1718. S2CID 136671451 – via Taylor & Francis Online.
- ^ Greer, A. Lindsay (1995-03-31). "Metallic Glasses". Science. 267 (5206): 1947–1953. Bibcode:1995Sci...267.1947G. doi:10.1126/science.267.5206.1947. ISSN 0036-8075. PMID 17770105. S2CID 12452422.
External links[edit]
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