Liquid interface diffusion bonded composition and method

Abstract

A liquid interface diffusion bonded composition comprises a metal honeycomb core such as a titanium honeycomb core and a metal facing sheet such as a titanium facing sheet bonded thereto. The composition is prepared by a method comprising: (a) providing a metal honeycomb core having a faying surface and a metal facing sheet having a faying surface; (b) placing together the honeycomb core faying surface and the facing sheet faying surface, and providing therebetween a metal foil typically formed by a rapid solidification process or a melt spinning process, with the metal foil comprising about 10.5-12.5 wt. % zirconium, about 20-24 wt. % copper, about 10.5-16 wt. % nickel, and the balance being titanium; (c) subjecting the faying surfaces and metal foil therebetween to sufficient positive pressure to maintain position and alignment for joining; and (d) heating the faying surfaces and metal foil therebetween in a protective atmosphere to a temperature in the range of 1700-1800 degrees F. for at least 3 hours to cause a melt of the metal foil. The composition and method of this invention are useful in applications where high strength, lightweight materials are required, such as in aircraft and aerospace-related structures.

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