Copper alloys are widely used in faucet production due to their formability, enabling the casting of complex shapes, as well as to their antibacterial properties and good corrosion resistance. This study examined a faucet produced by the low-pressure...
The increasing restriction of lead in industrial alloys, particularly in copper–zinc-based materials such as CuZn40Pb2, necessitates the development of environmentally safer alternatives. ZnAl15Cu1Mg (ZEP1510), a zinc-based wrought alloy compos...
This paper focuses on the microstructure, phase composition, mechanical, tribological and corrosion properties of high-entropy alloys (HEAs) in the CoCrCuFeNi system depending on copper content, which was varied from 0 to 20 at. % with an increment o...
In recent years, the methods of severe plastic deformation and rapid melt quenching have proven to be an effective tool for the formation of the unique properties of materials. The effect of high-pressure torsion (HPT) on the structure of the amorpho...
Tin–silver–copper (SAC) solder alloys are the most promising candidates to replace Sn–Pb solder alloys. However, their application is still facing several challenges; one example is the electrochemical corrosion behaviour, which imp...
The recycling of material containing precious metals can lead to the entry of ruthenium into the copper electrowinning process, by so far unknown effects. There, ruthenium is oxidized to highly volatile ruthenium tetroxide. In order to avoid rutheniu...
Unconstrained metal powders of Cu, Cr, Ni and Al were applied to submerged arc welding (SAW) to clarify the chemical behaviour of copper in this modified SAW process. Aluminium metal is avoided in SAW because it is easily oxidised. Excessive aluminiu...
Brass is a proportionate copper and zinc alloy that may be mixed to achieve a variety of mechanical, electrical, and chemical characteristics. Compared to bronze, it is more pliable. Brass has a comparatively low melting point (900–940 °C;...
Copper alloys with chromium and hafnium offer the possibility of precipitation hardening and combine enhanced strength with high electrical and thermal conductivities. The production process, which starts with raw materials, involves powder productio...
Wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) is an emerging and promising technology for producing medium-to-large-scale metallic components/structures for different industries, i.e., aerospace, automotive, shipbuilding, etc. It is now a feasible alternati...
A custom tribometer was developed to measure friction coefficient and temperature in high-pressure, low-velocity conditions, specifically for studying copper alloys used in sliding bearings for heavy equipment. Using this equipment, two commercial al...
In the reduction stage of the secondary copper production process, copper, nickel, lead, and tin are collected in a “black copper”, while zinc is volatilized and precipitated as ZnO in the flue dust. The slag coming from this reduction st...
The pursuit of an advanced functional coating that simultaneously combines high hardness, wear resistance, and superior electrical conductivity has remained an elusive goal in the field of copper alloy surface enhancement. Traditional solid solution...
Depending on operating conditions, metals and alloys are exposed to various factors: wear, friction, corrosion, and others. Plasma surface alloying of machine and tool parts is now an effective surface treatment process of commercial and strategic im...
High-performance copper alloys are crucial for integrated circuit lead frames due to their high density, multifunctionality, and low cost. High-performance copper alloys typically address the competing issues of high strength and high electrical cond...
The concept of mechanical biocompatibilities is considered an important factor for orthopedics and dental implants. The high Young modulus of traditional Ti-based alloys can lead to stress-shielding syndrome and late postoperative complications. The...
The quantitative concentration of alloying elements in low-alloyed copper alloys is an important factor in forming electrical and mechanical characteristics. It is known that severe plastic deformation is accompanied by both a substantial refinement...
The application of an alternating magnetic field (0.54 T) was observed to lead to an improvement in the fatigue endurance and an increase in Vickers microhardness and tensile strength of both EN8 steel and AA2014-T6 alloy. Fractography using scanning...
The low hardness of copper alloys, which are the substrate material used for continuous casting molds, makes them prone to plastic deformation, wear, and high-temperature oxidation, leading to premature failure and the formation of surface defects on...
High-strength, high-conductivity copper/silver-alloyed materials were prepared by cold-spray (CS) manufacturing. For DC high-field application at room temperature, bulk Cu/Ag (5% vol. Ag) alloys with high mechanical properties and high electrical con...
Titanium investment casting is one of the leading and most efficient near-net-shape manufacturing processes, since complex shape components are possible to obtain with a very low amount of material waste. But melting these reactive alloys implies the...
Friction dampers are widely used in building seismic protection due to their excellent shock-absorbing performance and reliable operation. To clarify the influence of friction plate material properties on the hysteretic behavior and stability of fric...
During the three-roll planetary rolling process, the cooling efficiency of conventional nozzle structures is insufficient, which can easily lead to copper adhesion on the roll surface, product quality degradation, and shortened roll lifespan, thereby...
The current review work studies the adiabatic shear banding (ASB) mechanism in metals and alloys, focusing on its microstructural characteristics, dominant evolution mechanisms and final fracture. An ASB reflects a thermomechanical deformation instab...
The degradation processes of two self-polishing antifouling coatings containing copper-based agents (CuSCN and Cu2O) in 3.5% NaCl solution and the protection effect of the coating systems were studied by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS),...
Bimetallic copper-tin catalysts are considered cost-effective and suitable for large-scale electrochemical conversion of CO2 to valuable products. In this work, a class of tin (Sn) modified cuprous oxide (Cu2O) is simply synthesized through a one-pot...
To fabricate joints of dissimilar materials such as alumnium and titanium with excellent joint properties with limited defects, there is a need to use effective joining techniques. Friction stir welding (FSW) and friction stir spot welding (FSSW) are...
Thermal degradation is a leading cause of automotive catalyst deactivation. Because high-entropy oxides are uniquely stabilized at high temperatures via an increase in configurational entropy, these materials may offer new mechanisms for preventing t...
Copper-based chalcogenides have emerged as promising thermoelectric materials due to their high thermoelectric performance, tunable transport properties, earth abundance and low toxicity. We have presented an overview of experimental results and firs...
Driven by the trends towards miniaturization in lead free electronic products, researchers are putting immense efforts to improve the properties and reliabilities of Sn based solders. Recently, much interest has been shown on low silver (Ag) content...
Laser-directed energy deposition (LDED) is a promising technology for coating, repairing, and building near-net-shape 3D structures. However, the processing of copper alloys, specifically, has presented a significant challenge due to their low laser...
The selection of a suitable plasma-facing material (PFM) that must protect the divertor, cooling systems, and structural components is an important challenge in the design of advanced fusion reactors and requires careful consideration. Material degra...