Improving comprehensive performance of Cu-Sn-P-Ni-Si alloy through composition and heat treatment optimization
(1. Key Laboratory of Solidification Control and Digital Preparation Technology (Liaoning Province), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China;
2. School of Opto-electronic Engineering, Zaozhuang University, Zaozhuang 277160, China;
3. Ningbo Institute of Dalian University of Technology, Ningbo 315000, China)
2. School of Opto-electronic Engineering, Zaozhuang University, Zaozhuang 277160, China;
3. Ningbo Institute of Dalian University of Technology, Ningbo 315000, China)
Abstract: To optimize the comprehensive properties of Ni-Si precipitation strengthened phosphor bronze, the impact of the Ni/Si mass ratio and heat treatment process on a Cu-8Sn-0.1P-1Ni-xSi alloy was explored. High resolution field emission scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy were used for microstructural characterization. The results indicate that the properties are influenced by the Ni/Si mass ratio, attributed to the formation of various second phases. Simultaneously, by influencing the diffusion rate, the microstructures and properties are influenced by the solid solution treatment. The strength is enhanced by precipitated nanoscale particles during the aging process by influencing the motion of dislocations. Ultimately, excellent comprehensive properties, including ultimate tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation of 866 MPa, 772 MPa, and 8.7%, respectively, are obtained in the Cu-8Sn-0.1P-1Ni-0.227Si alloy.
Key words: phosphor bronze; Ni/Si mass ratio; precipitation; solid solution; Cu-Sn-P-Ni-Si alloy