| Abstract: | The Ni/Al clad metal composite can be applied for the ultrasonic welding of nickel and aluminum structures for lithium-ion cell packaging. The roll bonding Ni/Al clad sheets with 0.15 mm thickness were produced and the effects of interface microstructures and phase transformation on the application properties of such composites are studied in this investigation. The results show that the interface of Ni and Al forms a jagged, interlocking pattern at the rolling state but not a metallurgical bonding. During the annealing process, the first formed Al3Ni phase in the interface of Ni and Al is beneficial to their bonding together but the sequently formed Al3Ni2 phase results in the formation of cracks and the separation of the Ni/Al layers. The bonding mechanism changes to metallurgical bonding with the formation of such phases. The Ni/Al clad sheet acquires good bending endurance, stable welding strength and suitable electrical resistivity with annealing from 425 to 475°C for 1 h. |
