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Learn about the effects of adding copper to Cu-Al alloys, such as increased strength, precipitation hardening, reduced ductility, and improved corrosion resistance. Compare yield strength for various Cu-Al alloys.
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Mechanical Behaviors Of various Cu-Al Alloys
Addition of Cu in Al • Cu-Al Alloys typically contain 2 to 10% copper. The copper allows the material to generally have the following: • increase in strength • facilitates precipitation hardening • Reduce ductility • Resist corrosion
Strength Comparison • Yield Strength