In-situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction study of microstructure and strain evolution in brazed stainless steel joints under tensile loadingShow others and affiliations
2026 (English)In: Materials & design, ISSN 0264-1275, E-ISSN 1873-4197, Vol. 266, article id 116053Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]
Brazed stainless steel joints are critical in heat exchanger applications but often suffer from residual stresses and brittle intermetallics. Using in-situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction and fluorescence at the DanMAX beamline, we investigated Fe-based filler joints in SS316 under tensile loading. Elemental mapping and phase analysis revealed distinct interfacial solidification zones (ISZ), athermal solidification zones (ASZ), and diffusion-affected zones (DAZ). Relative to the base composition, the ISZ showed an average Ni enrichment of ∼35%, while the ASZ exhibited localized Mo and Cr enrichment of up to ∼40% and ∼10%, respectively. The diffusion affected zone was strongly asymmetric, spanning approximately 400μm on one side of the ∼250μm wide joint and approximately 200μm on the other. Strain tensor mapping showed strong elastic anisotropy and stress localization at boride-rich zones, correlating with the observed fracture path. The results demonstrate the capability of synchrotron-based analysis to provide comprehensive insight into the interplay between chemical composition, microstructure, and stress in governing joint integrity, thereby informing strategies for improving toughness through process optimization.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier Ltd , 2026. Vol. 266, article id 116053
Keywords [en]
Brazed stainless steel, In-situ mechanical testing, Joint integrity, Microstructure–property relationship, Phase identification, Strain distribution, Synchrotron XRD and XRF characterization
National Category
Metallurgy and Metallic Materials
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:mau:diva-83972DOI: 10.1016/j.matdes.2026.116053Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-105037056144OAI: oai:DiVA.org:mau-83972DiVA, id: diva2:2057160
2026-05-042026-05-042026-05-06Bibliographically approved