A Review on Research Progress and Applicative Prospects of ExplosiveWelding of Metal Composite Plates
YANG Jun1,2,*, BI Zongyue3, ZHU Lei4
1 Institute of Railway Equipment Manufacturing, Shaanxi Railway Institute, Weinan 714000, Shaanxi, China 2 Weinan Special Equipment Materials Engineering Technology Research Center, Weinan 714000, Shaanxi, China 3 CNPC Baoji Petroleum Pipe Industry Co., Ltd., Baoji 721008, Shaanxi, China 4 Xi’an Tianli Clad Metal Materials Co., Ltd., Xi’an 710200, China
Abstract: Explosive welding, a unique form of solid-state bonding, enables the effective joining of dissimilar metals through the rapid release of high-energy impulse and extreme interface velocities. Unlike conventional fusion-based techniques, this method typically avoids the development of extensive heat-affected zones (HAZs) and suppresses the formation of continuous brittle intermetallic compounds (IMCs). As a result, the mechanical integrity of the bonded interface is often significantly enhanced. Owing to these characteristics, explosive welding has emerged as a particularly promising solution for fabricating large-area bimetallic sheets, complex multilayered composites, and advanced functionally graded materials. This review surveys recent advances in the explosive welding of metal composite plates, with a particular focus on the underlying bonding mechanisms, the role of critical process parameters, and the theoretical modeling of wave formation at the interface. It further discusses the primary factors influencing weld quality, alongside current research and development (R&D) in post-weld performance evaluation. The paper also highlights recent research into multilayer and functionally graded composites and provides an overview of practical applications across petrochemical systems, marine and offshore structures, aerospace components, and the nuclear sector. By synthesizing these findings, the study aims to inform and support ongoing research and engineering practices in the R&D of metal composite materials.
杨军, 毕宗岳, 朱磊. 金属复合板材爆炸焊研究进展及应用前景综述[J]. 材料导报, 2026, 40(9): 25090146-14.
YANG Jun, BI Zongyue, ZHU Lei. A Review on Research Progress and Applicative Prospects of ExplosiveWelding of Metal Composite Plates. Materials Reports, 2026, 40(9): 25090146-14.
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