Formation and Distribution Mechanism of Intermetallic Compounds of Al/Mg Joint with Zn Transition Metal
6061 Al alloy and AZ31B Mg alloy were joined by lapping TIG welding process with Zn transition metal. The formation and distribution mechanism of IMCs of Al/Mg joint, and the relationship of microstructure and mechanical property were discussed. The introduction of Zn transition metal reduces the Mg/Al IMCs effectively. The microstructure in the fusion zone near the Mg substrate composes of three regions. B zone contains of only MgZn2 IMCs. That is the place of highest micro-hardness in the weld seam. A and C zones characterize with solid solution precipitated on the MgZn2 basement which can enhance the ductility of Mg/Al joint. This result indicates that increasing the solid solution precipitated on IMCs can improve the mechanical property of Mg/Al joint.