Research Article

Influence of Siliconized Zn-Graphene Oxide Complex Nanoparticles on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of AA5083: Focus on Gas Metal Arc Welding

Table 2

Chemical composition (wt%) and mechanical properties of the base matal and welding wire.

Chemical composition of AA5083 (wt%)

SiTiNiZnCrMgMnCuFeAl
0.1450.01060.0050.08610.05734.210.4260.05610.285Bal

Mechanical properties of AA5083 (base metal)

5083-0Yield strengthTensile strengthElongationShear stressBrinell hardness
Base alloy145 MPa280 MPa22%125 MPa75 HB

Chemical composition of welding wire SFA/AWS A5.10: ER5183 (wt%)

SiFeCuMnMgCrTiZnAl
0.200.200.050.754.750.0570.0750.0125Bal

Mechanical properties of welding wire SFA/AWS A5.10: ER5183

ConditionYield strengthTensile strengthElongation
As welded124 MPa276 MPa16%