Abstract: This research explored the microstructure, impact energy, density, and electrical properties of Al-doped Cu-3Si-Al ternary alloys. The Cu-3Si-xAl (x: 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 5 wt%) alloys were prepared via stir-casting method. The effects of aluminium contents on the impact energy, density, electrical conductivity and resistivity of Cu-3Si were investigated. The microstructures of the developed alloys were analyzed using optical metallurgical microscope (OM). Results of the study showed that the addition of aluminium increased both the impact energy and electrical conductivity of Cu-3Si alloy, recording maximum values of 39 J and 34.21 S/m. The density of the parent alloy (Cu-3Si) increased from 8.21 g/cm3 to 8.4 g/cm3, after adding 0.1 wt% aluminium.
Keywords: Impact energy, electrical conductivity; resistivity; Cu-Si-Al alloy; density.
Title: Experimental study of microstructure, impact energy, physical, and electrical properties of Al-doped Cu-3Si-Al ternary alloy
Author: Agatha Ifeoma Ijomah, Kingsley Chidi Nnakwo, Jerome Ugwu Odo, Ifeanacho Uchenna Okeke
International Journal of Civil and Structural Engineering Research
ISSN 2348-7607 (Online)
Vol. 11, Issue 1, April 2023 - September 2023
Page No: 79-84
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Published Date: 15-September-2023
