Theory 027/Materials Processing
Brazed Joints Peak at a Layer
The claim
Brazed joint strength peaks at an intermediate intermetallic layer thickness, weakening both thinner and thicker.
01The mechanism
Too thin gives incomplete bonding; too thick gives a brittle layer that cracks under load.
02Predictions
- P1Strength should peak at a thickness.
- P2Both extremes should fail differently.
03Refutation
Monotonic strength with thickness would remove the optimum.