A comparison between FSW and TIG welding techniques: Modifications of microstructure and pitting corrosion resistance in AA 2024-T3 butt joints

Journal of Materials Processing Technology

Volumn 152, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 97-105

  Squillace, A ^a   De Fenzo, A ^a   Giorleo, G ^a   Bellucci, F ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NAPLES FEDERICO II   (Italy)

Author keywords

Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy; Friction stir; Pitting corrosion; Polarisation curve test; Tungsten inert gas; Welding

Indexed keywords

AEROSPACE ENGINEERING; ALUMINUM ALLOYS; CORROSION RESISTANCE; FRICTION; HEAT TREATMENT; INERT GASES; MICROSTRUCTURE; PITTING; THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY; THERMAL EXPANSION;

FRICTION STIR; PITTING CORROSION; POLARIZATION CURVE TEST; TUNGSTEN INERT GAS;

WELDING;

EID: 4344717193     PISSN: 09240136     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2004.03.022     Document Type: Article

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