ERC Starting Grant · 2023
Bulk-like Joints by Gas Actuated Bonding
In this project I will develop a novel concept and new understanding of metal joining through use of chemical gases. In this concept, chemical vapour transport (CVT) technology is unconventionally used to induce a transient liquid phase that could form joints with greatly enhanced mechanical and anti-corrosion properties. In metal joining a continuous metallic phase must bridge two parts, but current bridging phases are weaker and more prone to corrosion than the materials from which the components are made. This shortens the lifespan in harsh environments and new avenues need to be explored. My preliminary data show that it is possible to: 1) induce a transient liquid phase, by 2) exposing…
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