On cooling behavior and microstructure of rapidly solidified Ag-Cu alloys. Rapid solidification of different Ag-Cu alloys is performed using a levitation technique. Cooling curves using high speed data-acquisition system are recorded. Microstructures are studied in relation to the cooling behavior. Composites are prepared by the reaction between Ti and B Fluoride salts and liquid aluminum.
Several phases result from the reaction.
The most promising one is TiB2 which can be used as reinforcement for the Al by increasing the yield strength and wear resistance. The study covers the reaction products and the resulting morphologies. Metal selection in electrical application. Different procedures of material are applied. The advantages and limitations of each procedure are discussed in view of several case studies.