Browsing by Author "Karakaya, Ishak"

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Enhancement of Brazing Performance of Inconel 718 By Electroless Cobalt Coated Nickel-Based Brazing Alloys
(Elsevier, 2025) Goynuk, Tansu; Esen, Ziya; Karakaya, Ishak
Effect of electroless cobalt-coated BNi-2 on the brazing performance of Inconel 718 was investigated in this study. A new method for modifying the microstructure and thermal properties of brazing alloys by incorporating cobalt through electroless deposition was introduced. This approach offers a more controlled and uniform alloy modification compared to conventional mechanical mixing techniques, enhancing the performance of the brazed joints. The introduction of cobalt into the filler material influences the microstructural evolution and refining the joint structure by reducing brittle precipitates. Microstructural analysis confirms that the Co-coated BNi-2 results in a more homogeneous joint with improved phase distribution. Mechanical characterization indicated that the shear strength increased nearly 4.5 times, while fracture strain improved approximately fourfold. Moreover, the cobalt addition raised the solidus temperature of the filler alloy by 25-30 degrees C, contributing to better high-temperature stability. These findings highlight the effectiveness of electroless cobalt coating in optimizing brazing alloys for demanding aerospace and high-temperature applications.
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Interfacial Behavior and Diffusion Mechanisms of Bni-2 Brazing on Titanium Alloy: Experimental and Molecular Dynamics Insights
(Springer, 2025) Goynuk, Tansu; Esen, Ziya; Karakaya, Ishak
ContextJoining titanium alloys, particularly Ti-6Al-4V, is crucial in aerospace applications where reliable, high-performance joints are needed. Brazing offers an effective solution, enabling the joining of dissimilar materials without melting the base metals. However, optimizing the wetting and diffusion behavior of filler metals remains a challenge. This study investigates the high-temperature interaction between BNi-2 filler alloy and Ti-6Al-4V. Boron, the primary melting point depressant in BNi-2, was examined due to its small atomic size and interstitial diffusion mechanism. Elevated temperatures led to improved wetting, reflected by decreased contact angles. Both wetting angles and boron diffusion coefficients were obtained through molecular dynamics simulations and experimental measurements, showing reasonable correlation. These results provide valuable insight into interfacial mechanisms and support further optimization of brazing parameters.MethodsMolecular dynamics simulations were performed using LAMMPS to analyze the temperature-dependent wetting behavior of molten BNi-2 on Ti-6Al-4V and track atomic-scale diffusion. Initial atomic configurations were modeled and simulated under various conditions. Trajectory data were analyzed using OVITO for structural evolution. Boron diffusion was evaluated by calculating mean square displacement from LAMMPS outputs. These values were used to derive diffusion coefficients and activation energies. Parallel experiments were conducted to assess wetting angles and diffusion behavior, and simulation results were compared with experimental data. The consistency between both approaches highlights the reliability of the modeling framework in capturing essential mechanisms during the brazing process.