The dynamic mechanical properties and behaviors of an oxide dispersion strengthened copper alloy (ODS Cu) are investigated herein within a strain rate range of 1000–5000 s−1 using a split Hopkinson pressure bar to offer theoretical guidelines for potential applications. The mechanisms of plastic deformation and dynamic recrystallization of ODS Cu were studied by analyzing the microstructure evolution during dynamic compression. The results demonstrate that the strain rate sensitivity of ODS Cu exceeds that of pure Cu, which is beneficial for resisting dynamic high-speed impacts. The accumulation of dislocations and generation of an adiabatic temperature rise during high strain rate deformation promote the splitting of the original grains and the formation of dynamically recrystallized grains. The dominant Goss and cube textures transformed into R-cube textures with increasing strain due to the continuous rotation of subgrains and recrystallized grains. By considering the coupled effects of strain and strain rate, the Johnson-Cook model was modified according to the Voce hardening law. The modified Johnson-Cook model exhibits good agreement with the experimental data across a wide range of strain rates. This study provides insight into the dynamic mechanical behavior of ODS Cu.
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