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The weldability and joinability of materials is an important aspect for designing real systems, often very complex if not large. (reference)
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AW |
OAW |
EBW |
RW |
B |
S |
AB |
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Cast iron |
7 |
10 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
7 |
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Carbon Steel,low-alloy steel |
10 |
10 |
7 |
10 |
10 |
3 |
7 |
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Stainless steel |
10 |
7 |
7 |
10 |
10 |
5 |
7 |
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Aluminum |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
1 |
10 |
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Magnesium |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
1 |
10 |
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Copper, Copper alloys |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
10 |
10 |
7 |
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Nickel, Nickel alloys |
10 |
7 |
7 |
10 |
10 |
5 |
7 |
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Titanium |
7 |
1 |
7 |
7 |
3 |
1 |
7 |
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Lead |
7 |
7 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Zinc |
7 |
7 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
7 |
10 |
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Thermoplastics |
10* |
10** |
1 |
7*** |
1 |
1 |
7 |
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Thermosets |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
7 |
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Elastomers |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
10 |
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Ceramics |
1 |
1 |
7 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
10 |
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Dissimilar metals |
3 |
3 |
7 |
3 |
3-7 |
N/A |
10 |
Notes:
10 = Excellent
5 = Fair
1 = Seldom/never used
* : Heated tool
** : Hot gas
*** : Induction
AW: Arc welding
OAW: Oxyacetylene welding
EBW: Electron beam welding
RW: resistance welding
B: Brazing
S: Soldering
AB: Adhesive bonding
A modern and comprehensive document on the subject is the second edition of the classic CORROSION BASICS textbook.
