Abstract:The inhomogeneity of friction stir weld (FSW) joint of a 7085 Al‐based alloy containing trace Sc was investigated by comparing the hardening phase morphology, grain structure, mechanical properties, and fatigue crack growth (FCG) behavior in based metal (BM), heat‐affected zone (HAZ), and weld nugget zone (WNZ). The results showed that microstructural evolution during FSW was remarkably affected by Sc addition. The recrystallization and growth of grains in BM and HAZ were restrained by coherent Al3(Sc,Zr) part… Show more
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