Synthesis and properties of 0.3%Y2O3/0.3%La2O3/0.3%Al2O3/Cu composite

Abstract

The 0.3%Y2O3/0.3%La2O3/0.3%Al2O3/Cu composite was prepared by oxygen and nitrogen atomization spray deposition technique, internal oxidation, and then treated by annealing at different temperatures. Physical properties such as microstructures, fracture appearance, hardness, strength, electrical conductivity, and arc erosion surface of the composite were investigated. The experimental results show that with an increase in the annealing temperature, the grains of the composite grow up obviously and the electrical conductivity of the composite increases gradually, while the hardness and the tensile strength decrease. When the annealing temperature reaches 1000°C, the matrix grains begin to appear as annealing twins. The tensile fracture morphology of the composite that has been treated by annealing at 700°C for 2 h shows a huge number of large and deep dimples, in which the metallic oxide particles exist. The fracture mode of the composite is the microporous polycondensation plastic fracture. The arc erosion surface shows a large number of paste-like coagulum and bubbles.

Keywords

• annealing
• copper composite
• microstructures
• properties