Formation of a state with high strength and electrical conductivity in the Cu-0.5%Cr-0.2%Zr alloy

Abstract

The effect of severe plastic deformation by high pressure torsion (HPT) and subsequent aging on the formation of a high-strength state with sufficient electrical conductivity in the Cu-0.5%Cr-0.2% Zr (wt.%) alloy is investigated. It is shown that as a result of HPT and subsequent aging a high-strength state with a tensile strength of ≈ 900 MPa and a conductivity of 70% IACS can be formed.