Thermite welding of Cu–Nb microcomposite wires
Date
2017Author
Višniakov, Nikolaj
Mikalauskas, Gediminas
Škamat, Jelena
Černašėjienė, Raimonda
Černašėjus, Olegas
Rudzinskas, Vitalijus
Boris, Renata
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Thermite welding of Cu–Nb microcomposite wires was investigated. Suitable compositions of thermite material and slag were determined from the equation of the exothermic combustion synthesis reaction. The phase compositions of the thermite mixture and slag determined by X-ray diffraction analysis correspond to those assessed from the equation. According to non-destructive radiographic testing, the joint structure does not have welding defects. Microstructural examination of the joint cross-section with scanning electron microscopy showed that the Cu–Nb wire retained its shape and microstructure and only a thin surface layer of wire was melted during welding. The difference in electrical resistances of the conductor and welded joint was below 20 %. The thermite joint can withstand a maximum load equal to 62.5 % of the load-bearing capacity of microcomposite conductor.