Research Article

Effect of Alloying Composition on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Ultranarrow Gap Welded Joints of U71Mn Rail Steel

Table 3

Effect of flux formulation on the ultimate tensile strength of the weld joints.

Flux formulationā€‰Specimen 1Specimen 2Specimen 3Specimen 4Average

Formulation 2Ultimate tensile strength (MPa)826797831787810
Percentage elongation after fracture7.910.113.96.69.6

Formulation 3Ultimate tensile strength (MPa)889930853833876
Percentage elongation after fracture6.96.16.66.36.5