Structure and properties of dispersion hardened submicron grained copper

• Autorzy: Stobrawa, J. P. , Rdzawski, Z. M. , Głuchowski, W.
• Konferencja: 12th International Scientific Conference CAM3S'2006, 27-30th November 2006, Gliwice-Zakopane
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: The objective of the work was to investigate changes in structure and properties of Cu-WC microcomposites which take place in the process of controlled hot deformation of materials of nanometric initial structure. Design/methodology/approach: Tests were made with the Cu-WC micro-composites containing up to 2% of a hardening phase. These were obtained by powder metallurgy techniques and further hot deformation. The mechanical properties and microstructure (by the optical, scanning and transmission electron microscopy) were examined. Findings: Analysis of the initial nanocrystalline structure of these materials was made, and its evolution during hot deformation process was investigated with an account of the changes in the mechanical and electrical properties. Research limitations/implications: The powder metallurgy techniques make it possible to obtain copper-based bulk materials. Globular structure and high porosity of this materials result in their limited mechanical properties. This is the reason why additional operations, should be applied. The investigations have revealed that controlled hot deformation, within the temperature range of 500-550 degrees centigrade, gives possiblity for obtaining submicron grain size and more advantageous mechanical properties of Cu-WC microcomposites. Practical implications: A growing trend to use new copper-based functional materials is observed recently world-wide. Within this group of materials particular attention is drawn to dispersion hardened microcomposites with nanometric or submicron grain size of a copper matrix, which exhibit higher mechanical properties. Originality/value: The paper shows instability of nanostructure of Cu-WC microcomposites in the processes of hot deformation. A controlled process, which can lead to destruction of globular structure, significant improvement of density and obtaining of submikron size, gives possibility for significant improvements in functional properties of the materials.

Słowa kluczowe

PL

nanomateriały; materiały funkcjonalne; metalografia

EN

nanomaterials; functional materials; metallography

• Czasopismo: Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
• Rocznik: 2007
• Tom: Vol. 20, nr 1-2
• Strony: 195-198
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 15 poz., fot., rys.

Twórcy

autor

Stobrawa, J. P.

autor

Rdzawski, Z. M.

autor

Głuchowski, W.

• Non-Ferrous Metals Institute, ul. Sowińskiego 5, 44-100 Gliwice and Division of Materials Processing Technology, Management and Computer Techniques in Materials Science, Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Silesian University of Technolo,

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