Research progress in interfacial characteristics and strengthening mechanisms of rare earth metal oxide-reinforced copper matrix composites

X Fu, J Jiang, X Jiang - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
The existence of a small amount of rare earth metal oxides (REMOs) can greatly affect the
structure and function of copper matrix composites owing to improvement of surface and …

Effect of Zr on as-cast microstructure and properties of Cu-Cr alloy

W Tian, L Bi, F Ma, J Du - Vacuum, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract Cu-15Cr and Cu-15Cr-0.24 Zr alloys were prepared by means of vacuum medium
frequency induction melting technology. The effects of Zr on the as-cast microstructure of Cu …

Mechanisms for refining precipitation and improving strengthening of annealed Cu-2Ag alloy via La modification

PH Hu, HW Song, Y Chen, FP Chen… - Journal of Alloys and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract A new Cu–2Ag–0.14 La alloy is developed to enhance the mechanical property
and electrical conductivity with inducement of Ag-rich primary phases and finer nanoscale …

Microstructure and properties of as-cast Cu-Cr-Zr alloys with lanthanum addition

J Li, L Chang, S Li, X Zhu, Z An - Journal of Rare Earths, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract Cu-0.45 Cr-0.2 Zr-xLa (x= 0–0.48) alloys were prepared by vacuum casting. The
effects of La addition and orientation on the microstructure and properties of the as-cast alloy …

Effect of cerium on microstructure, texture and properties of ultrahigh-purity copper

Y Hua, H Liu, K Song, J Wang, J Tian, H Guo - Journal of Rare Earths, 2024 - Elsevier
The effects of Ce addition (310 ppm and 1500 ppm) on the microstructure, texture and
properties of ultrahigh-purity copper (99.99999%) were systematically studied using …

[HTML][HTML] Phase equilibria and solidification sequences of the Cu–Cr–Ag–X (X= Y, Zr) alloys supported by key experiments and CALPHAD method

Y Liu, B Hu, C Jin, Y Wang, R Zuo, Y Du - Journal of Materials Research …, 2024 - Elsevier
The phase equilibria of the Cu–Cr–Ag–Y and Cu–Cr–Ag–Zr systems at 600 and 700° C with
a fixed Y and Zr contents of 5.0 at.% were extrapolated by CALPHAD (CALculation of PHAse …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of La addition on Ag-rich phase formation and mechanical properties of Cu-2Ag alloys

PH Hu, SH Zhang, SF Chen, Y Chen… - Journal of Materials …, 2022 - Elsevier
A series of novel Cu-2Ag-xLa alloys with reinforced mechanical properties and enhanced
electrical conductivities are developed. The effects of La addition on the microstructural …

Effect of Alloying Elements on the Microstructure and Performance of Cu-6 pctAg In-Situ Composites

L Zhang, X Guo, Z Li, D Zhang, E Wang - Metallurgical and Materials …, 2020 - Springer
As candidates for conductors used in high-field extreme conditions, Cu-Ag in-situ
composites are required to possess high strength and conductivity; however, most Cu-Ag in …

Preparation and Characterization of Cu-Ag Alloys Doped with Refractory High Entropy Alloy (HEA) Particles

D Zhang, L Zhang, Y Gao, X Guo, E Wang - JOM, 2024 - Springer
Refractory high entropy alloys (HEAs) have been identified as potential candidates for
reinforcement phases in metal matrix composites due to their excellent thermal stability …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of Sintering Temperature on the Physical and Mechanical Characteristics of Fabricated ZrO2–Cr–Ni–Ce–Y Composite

BC Saini, N Jain, DK Rao, V Singhal, A Verma… - Journal of Composites …, 2024 - mdpi.com
The present study investigates the synthesis and characterization of a zirconium oxide
(ZrO2)-based metal composite doped with cerium (Ce) and yttrium (Y), using chromium (Cr) …