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 formulation 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