Abstract

Abstract: In order to enhance the electrical erosion and corrosion resistance and hence the lifespan of copper for applying as the electrical contacts, surface modification employing various metals such as Cr, W, Ni, Al and Ti on copper was attempted using laser surface alloying with a 2.5 kW continuous wave (CW) Nd : YAG (yttrium aluminum garnet) laser. The microstructure, hardness, electrical erosion and corrosion resistance and interfacial contact resistance (ICR) of the laser-alloyed copper were compared with those of cold-drawn pure copper. Among all specimens, the laser-alloyed copper with Ti shows the most significant improvement in electrical erosion while the electrical conductivity can be preserved.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.