Enhancing tribological performance of Cu-1Cr-0.15Zr alloy through optimized processing routes

This study explored the mechanical and tribological properties of Cu-1Cr-0.15Zr alloy processed through various routes. Aged + cryo-rolled sample (ACTR) exhibited the highest hardness and strength, solution treated + aged (STA) the highest ductility, and two-step cryo-rolled + aged (CTRACTRA) the hi...

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Main Authors: E. Ahaki, S. Mahdavi, M. Rezayat
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Published: Elsevier 2024-11-01
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description This study explored the mechanical and tribological properties of Cu-1Cr-0.15Zr alloy processed through various routes. Aged + cryo-rolled sample (ACTR) exhibited the highest hardness and strength, solution treated + aged (STA) the highest ductility, and two-step cryo-rolled + aged (CTRACTRA) the highest deformation energy. TEM analysis revealed cellular dislocation structures and Zr-rich precipitates but no twins. Wear testing revealed that aging before cryo-rolling (ACTR) significantly improved tribological performance. The ACTR sample consistently showed the lowest wear rate and friction coefficient across all applied forces. Increasing sliding distance also impacted wear more than increasing load. SEM analysis indicated adhesive wear as the dominant mechanism. Oxidation was also observed at low forces and short distances for CTRACTRA and ACTR.
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spelling doaj-art-74abc7f9cc284991bdea8b666743cdf22025-08-20T01:57:24ZengElsevierJournal of Materials Research and Technology2238-78542024-11-01338530854410.1016/j.jmrt.2024.11.207Enhancing tribological performance of Cu-1Cr-0.15Zr alloy through optimized processing routesE. Ahaki0S. Mahdavi1M. Rezayat2Research Center for Advanced Materials, Faculty of Materials Engineering, Sahand University of Technology, 5133511996, Tabriz, IranResearch Center for Advanced Materials, Faculty of Materials Engineering, Sahand University of Technology, 5133511996, Tabriz, Iran; Corresponding author.Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Iran; Corresponding author.This study explored the mechanical and tribological properties of Cu-1Cr-0.15Zr alloy processed through various routes. Aged + cryo-rolled sample (ACTR) exhibited the highest hardness and strength, solution treated + aged (STA) the highest ductility, and two-step cryo-rolled + aged (CTRACTRA) the highest deformation energy. TEM analysis revealed cellular dislocation structures and Zr-rich precipitates but no twins. Wear testing revealed that aging before cryo-rolling (ACTR) significantly improved tribological performance. The ACTR sample consistently showed the lowest wear rate and friction coefficient across all applied forces. Increasing sliding distance also impacted wear more than increasing load. SEM analysis indicated adhesive wear as the dominant mechanism. Oxidation was also observed at low forces and short distances for CTRACTRA and ACTR.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785424027352CuCrZr alloyTribologyCryogenic rollingAgingMicrostructure
spellingShingle E. Ahaki
S. Mahdavi
M. Rezayat
Enhancing tribological performance of Cu-1Cr-0.15Zr alloy through optimized processing routes
Journal of Materials Research and Technology
CuCrZr alloy
Tribology
Cryogenic rolling
Aging
Microstructure
title Enhancing tribological performance of Cu-1Cr-0.15Zr alloy through optimized processing routes
title_full Enhancing tribological performance of Cu-1Cr-0.15Zr alloy through optimized processing routes
title_fullStr Enhancing tribological performance of Cu-1Cr-0.15Zr alloy through optimized processing routes
title_full_unstemmed Enhancing tribological performance of Cu-1Cr-0.15Zr alloy through optimized processing routes
title_short Enhancing tribological performance of Cu-1Cr-0.15Zr alloy through optimized processing routes
title_sort enhancing tribological performance of cu 1cr 0 15zr alloy through optimized processing routes
topic CuCrZr alloy
Tribology
Cryogenic rolling
Aging
Microstructure
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785424027352
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