Bera, S and Ghosh Chowdhury, S and Lojkowsky, W and Manna, I (2012) Synthesis of CuCr and CuCrAg alloys with extended solid solubility with nano-Al2O3 dispersion by mechanical alloying and consolidation by high pressure sintering. Materials Science and Engineering : A, 558 (IF-2.003). pp. 298-308.
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Abstract
Cu–4.5Cr and Cu–4.5Cr–3Ag (wt%) alloys with nanocrysta-lline Al2O3 dispersion (5 or 10 wt%) were synthesized by mechanical alloying and consolidated by high pressure sintering at two different temperatures. Mechanical alloying/milling leads to formation of nanocrystalline matrix grains of about 40–60 nm after 25 h of milling with nanometric (<20 nm) Al2O3 particles dispersed in it. After consolidation by high pressure sintering (8 GPa at 600–800 °C), the dispersoids nearly retain their ultrafine size and uniform distribution, while the alloyed matrix under-goes significant grain growth. Apparent density of the compacts is about 95% of the theoretical density of the corresponding compositions. 10 wt% Al2O3 dispersed Cu–4.5Cr–3Ag alloy consolidated at 800 °C shows maximum hardness (435 VHN) and wear resistance. High hardness at this material is due to fine grain structure with nano-dispersoids. The fine grained structure is generated due to dynamic recrystallization during high pressure sinter-ing which has been observed through metallography as well as macro-/micro-texture analysis. The electrical conduct-ivity of the pellets without and with nano-Al2O3 disper-sion is about 40–45% IACS (International Annealing Copper Standard) and 35% IACS, respectively. Thus, mechanical alloying followed by high pressure sintering seems a poten-tial route for developing nano-Al2O3 dispersed Cu–Cr and Cu–Cr–Ag alloys for heavy duty electrical contacts
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Official URL/DOI: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S... |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | mechanical alloying; composite; electrical properties; wear resistance |
Divisions: | Material Science and Technology |
ID Code: | 6348 |
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Deposited On: | 12 Feb 2013 11:10 |
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