Evolution of Interface Microstructure and Tensile Properties of AgPd30/CuNi18Zn26 Bilayer Laminated Composite Manufactured by Rolling and Annealing
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
The study “Evolution of interface microstructure and tensile properties of AgPd30/CuNi18Zn26 bilayer laminated composite manufactured by rolling and annealing” is an interesting piece of work devoted to composite materials. The paper is well designed and corresponds well to the journal scope. The novelty of the presented data is clear. The conclusions correspond well to the achieved results. I highly appreciate the authors' contribution and suggest the paper can be published in the present state.
Author Response
Many thanks for spending time to review our work!
Reviewer 2 Report
The article "Evolution of interface microstructure and tensile properties of AgPd30/CuNi18Zn26 bilayer laminated composite manufactured by rolling and annealing" is dedicated to the investigation of the evolution of interface microstructure of composite during the manufacturing process. Very important conclusions such as clusters enriched in Zn and Pd were formed in the diffusion layer and their number varied during the rolling and annealing process was achieved. This study is very useful for the application of bilayer laminated composites in the industry. The paper is written on a high level the experimental results are reliable and have good statistics. My decision is to accept the work in its present form.
Author Response
Many thanks for spending time to review our work!
Reviewer 3 Report
Dear Editor,
The paper investigates the evolution of interface microstructure and tensile properties of AgPd30/CuNi18Zn26 bilayer laminated composite manufactured by rolling and annealing. The conducted test are well-organized and adequate and the results are interesting as well. However, there are some issues that are listed below:
- Recently, discontinuous formation of Fe/Al intermetallics is reported which affected the interface microstructure and the bond strength, consequently. I strongly suggest adding this paper as another of your references. Its link is provided below: (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785421012576).
- The tensile test procedure (no. of standard, samples dimensions, temperature strain rate) should be added at the end of section two.
- Regarding the explanation of Figs. 6 and 7, it is written “(figure omitted)”. Please check this issue and add the corresponding figure if necessary.
- The “Mpa” in the vertical axis of Fig. 9 should be changed to MPa.
Overall, I suggest the publication of this work after resolving these minor points.
Warmest regards
Author Response
Many thanks for spending time to review our work. And we have checked and revised our English language and style carefully.
1) Recently, discontinuous formation of Fe/Al intermetallics is reported which affected the interface microstructure and the bond strength, consequently. I strongly suggest adding this paper as another of your references. Its link is provided below: (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785421012576).
Response: This paper is well related to our work, and it has been cited in the revised manuscript as Ref. 10.
2) The tensile test procedure (no. of standard, samples dimensions, temperature strain rate) should be added at the end of section two.
Response: These experimental details have been added at the end of section two.
3) Regarding the explanation of Figs. 6 and 7, it is written “(figure omitted)”. Please check this issue and add the corresponding figure if necessary.
Response: These experimental details have been added at the end of section two.
4) The “Mpa” in the vertical axis of Fig. 9 should be changed to MPa.
Response: It has been revised accordingly.
