Research Status and Applications of Brazing Between ZrO2 Ceramics and Metals
ZHANG Wenxu1,2, CAO Qigao1,2,*, MENG Hanqi2, WANG Xiaoyu2, ZHANG Bo3
1 School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 1100042, China 2 Electonic Materials Research Institute, Northwest Institute for Nonferrous Metal Research, Xi’an 710016, China 3 School of Materials Science and Engineering of Xi’an University of Technology, Xi’an 710048, China
Abstract: Zirconia (ZrO2) ceramics are widely used in high-temperature structural materials, medical devices, and the electronics industry due to their excellent physical and mechanical properties. However, processing and forming ZrO2 ceramics pose significant challenges, often necessitating their combination with metals to create composite materials for various applications. Brazing, an efficient method for joining ceramics to metals, is extensively used in industries such as manufacturing, construction, and aerospace, and is regarded as one of the most promising joining techniques. Despite its advantages, brazing ZrO2 ceramics to metals presents several challenges, including residual stresses from mismatched thermal expansion coefficients, poor wettability, and interfacial reactions. Research suggests that optimizing the brazing filler composition (e.g., by adding active elements such as titanium or zirconium), selecting the appropriate brazing method, and designing reasonable process parameters can improve joint performance. This article reviewed several commonly used brazing methods and fillers, including active metal brazing, amorphous brazing, interlayer brazing, and auxiliary brazing, highlighted their respective advantages and limitations. It also discussed future research directions, suggesting that further studies on interfacial reactions, residual stress reduction, and process optimization could significantly improve the application potential of ZrO2 ceramic-metal brazing across various fields.
张文叙, 操齐高, 孟晗琪, 汪小钰, 张波. ZrO2陶瓷与金属异质钎焊的研究现状与应用进展[J]. 材料导报, 2025, 39(24): 24120039-8.
ZHANG Wenxu, CAO Qigao, MENG Hanqi, WANG Xiaoyu, ZHANG Bo. Research Status and Applications of Brazing Between ZrO2 Ceramics and Metals. Materials Reports, 2025, 39(24): 24120039-8.
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