The Effects of Solid-Solution on Properties and Microstructure of Cu-Zn-Al-Ni Alloy

Abstract:

The effects of different solid-solution temperature (500, 600, 700, 800, 900°C) and holding time (0.5, 1, 1.5, 2h) on properties and microstructure of Cu-Zn-Al-Ni alloy were investigated experimentally. The result shows that the hardness of the alloy presents lowest at 700°C and then increases gradually as a function of temperature. It is also revealed that hardness has no relation with the holding time. Phase transition occurs when the temperature is 900°C, as a result of which increases the hardness of the alloy.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 159)
• Pages: 361-365
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.159.361
• Online since: March 2012
• Authors: Jie Li, Yong Ru Wang, Jiao Yan Dai, Lai Rong Xiao, Zhou Li
• Keywords: Cu-Zn-Al-Ni, Martensite, Property Analysis, Solid Solution

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