Chao Zhao

Dr. Chao Zhao


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Academic Career Length

10Years (2017-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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6 September 2017 in Materials
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CZChao Zhao
Chao Zhao
WZWeiwen Zhang
Weiwen Zhang
Zhi WangZhi Wang
Zhi Wang
DLDaoxi Li
Daoxi Li
ZLZongqiang Luo
Zongqiang Luo
DZDatong Zhang
Datong Zhang
The effect of Ti addition on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Cu-15Ni-8Sn alloys was investigated. Optical microscopy (OM), scanning electronic microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were used to determine grain size and distribution of the second phases in the alloys. The results indicate that the tensile properties of Cu-15Ni-8Sn alloys are improved significantly with Ti addition. Tensile elongation increased from 2.7% for the alloy without Ti to 17.9% for the alloy with 0.3% Ti, while tensile strength was maintained and even increased from 935 MPa to 1024 MPa. The improvement of the mechanical properties of Cu-15Ni-8Sn alloys by the addition of Ti is attributed to the grain refinement and suppression of discontinuous precipitation during heat treatment.