Al2O3/Cu Composite

High Strength, Conductivity, Softening Resistance

Cold deformation produces a gradient structure with hardness increasing linearly from surface to core while electrical conductivity remains nearly unchanged, suitable for large-cross-section high-strength, high-conductivity copper matrix composites.

Liu, Song · Li, Shaolin · Song, Kexing · Guo, Xiuhua · Song, Hao · Chen, Fuxiao

Materials 2024

Advantages

1.12 wt% Al2O3

Hardness increases linearly from surface to core

Minimal change in electrical conductivity