Microstructure and tribological behavior of tungsten inert gas welding arc brazing tin-based babbit

摘要

The microstructure of the tin-based babbit obtained by the method of tungsten inert gas welding(TIG)arc brazing was studied by optical microscopy(OM)and X-ray diffraction(XRD).Tribological behavior was investigated by high-temperature friction and wear testing machine(HTFWT),laser scanning confocal microscopy(LSCM),scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and energydispersive spectrometer(EDS).It can be found that the higher welding current of the melting tin-based babbit makes it possible to form isomer structure with fine crystals of the cubic SnSb compounds and large star Cu6Sn5 compounds so that a higher hardness can be achieved,and a lower wear rate can be obtained over the entire distance of sliding friction.When the applied load is 2 N,the contact surface is oxidized due to the accumulation of friction heat and oxide,which plays a role of lubricated film.Also,the softer Sn-based solid solution forms obvious furrow under abrasive wear,and the harder SbSn and Cu6Sn5 intermetallic compounds shatter and leave a hole under friction.