Accession Number:
ADA568813
Title:
Demonstration of Ultra High-Strength Nanocrystalline Copper Alloys for Military Applications
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Dec 2010-Dec 2011
Corporate Author:
ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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Report Date:
2012-01-22
Pagination or Media Count:
41.0
Abstract:
The objective of this research was to explore a novel alloy development via powder processing combined with innovative consolidation methodologies to fabricate laboratory-scale parts made from nanocrystalline Cu-Ta based alloys with thermal stability, ultra high-strength and hardness, and wear properties suitable for substitution for Cu-Be applications. Specifically, high-energy ball milling was used to fabricate non-toxic nanostructured Cu-Ta based alloy powders with a unique ability to retain their ultra high-strength properties to temperatures nearing the melting point of the Cu alloy.
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Subject Categories:
- Industrial Chemistry and Chemical Processing
- Metallurgy and Metallography