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Investigation of Nickel-Induced Solid Solution Strengthening on Microstructural and Corrosion Rate in Recycled Brass

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There is a need to improve the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance by reducing the harmful lead content. Adding nickel as a solid solution strengthening element will improve the microstructure and reduce the corrosion rate. However, nickel's mechanism and solubility limits in the copper-zinc matrix are poorly understood. This study aimed to examine the effect of nickel addition of 1% to 4% on solid solution strengthening, microstructural modification, and increasing the corrosion resistance of recycled brass alloys. The methods used include preparing alloy samples through melting and permanent casting, and characterization using X-ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and corrosion testing. The results showed that adding nickel significantly increased the crystallite size and yield strength through a solid solution strengthening mechanism. The corrosion rate decreased linearly with increasing nickel content, indicating the role of nickel as an effective corrosion inhibitor. The main conclusion is that nickel can improve recycled brass's mechanical performance and corrosion resistance, significantly contributing to developing environmentally friendly and durable metal alloys for sustainable manufacturing applications.

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Solid State Phenomena (Volume 394)

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85-96

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June 2026

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Erwin Erwin*, Yefri Chan, Didik Sugiyanto, Juan Pratama, Trisna Ardi Wiradinata

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Casting, Corrosion, Nickel, Recycled Brass, Solidification

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