Structure of rolled CuTi4 alloy

• Autorzy: Konieczny J. , Rdzawski Z.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: The aim of the work is to investigate the microstructure of the heat treated and cold rolled commercial CuTi4 copper alloy. Design/methodology/approach: Observations an investigations of the structure were made on the JOEL transmission electron microscope (TEM), scanning electron microscope (SEM) Zeiss SUPRA 25 and diffractometer X’Pert Panalytical. Findings: Decomposition of supersaturated solid solution in that alloy is similar to the alloys produced in laboratory scale. The observed differences in microstructure after supersaturation were related to the presence of undissolved Ti particles and increased segregation of titanium distribution in copper matrix including microareas of individual grains. The mentioned factors influence the mechanism and kinetics of precipitation and subsequently the produced wide ranges of functional properties of the alloy. Research limitations/implications: Cold deformation (50% reduction) of the alloy after supersaturation changes the mechanism and kinetics of precipitation and provides possibilities for production of broader sets of functional properties. It is expected that widening of the cold deformation range should result in more complete characteristics of material properties, suitable for the foreseen applications. Similar effects can be expected after application of cold deformation after ageing. Practical implications: The elaborated research results present some utilitarian qualities since they can be used in development of process conditions for industrial scale production of strips from CuTi4 alloy of defined properties and operating qualities. Originality/value: The mentioned factors influence the mechanism and kinetics of precipitation and subsequently the produced wide ranges of functional properties of the Cu-Ti alloys.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

metallic alloys; electron microscopy; heat treatment; CuTi4 alloy

• Wydawca: International OCSCO World Press
• Czasopismo: Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
• Rocznik: 2012
• Tom: Vol. 50, nr 1
• Strony: 26--39
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 60 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Konieczny J.

• Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Silesian University of Technology, ul. Konarskiego 18a, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland

autor

Rdzawski Z.

• Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Silesian University of Technology, ul. Konarskiego 18a, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
• Institute of Non-Ferrous Metals, ul. Sowińskiego 5, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland

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