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Carbon diffusion in copper-based metal matrix composites

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Abstract

The heights of diffusion barriers for copper-based composite materials with carbon whiskers or fibers are calculated. It is shown that the alloying of the matrix by an additional element, substituting copper in an interstitial Cu-C solid solution changes the value of the barrier and the migration entropy. These substitutional impurities significantly influence the diffusivity of carbon in the copper matrix. Zirconium is predicted as the best alloying element for preventing the diffusion of carbon in Cu-C alloy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)13-16
Number of pages4
JournalSensors and Actuators A: Physical
Volume51
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 1995

Keywords

  • Copper
  • Diffusion
  • Metal matrix composite
  • Zirconium

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Instrumentation
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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