C. D. Sorensen, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT; T. W. Nelson, BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, PROVO, UT
Summary: Sigma phase has been found in friction stir welds of a variety of stainless steels. This paper describes the differences in sigma formation in AL-6XN, 304L and 316L stainless, and a variety of special-purpose alloys.