Copper Alloys Early Applications and Current Performance - Enhancing Processes

• Other Authors: Collini, Luca (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: IntechOpen 2012
• Subjects: Pharmaceutical technology; Metals technology / metallurgy
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Copper has been used for thousands of years. In the centuries, both handicraft and industry have taken advantage of its easy castability and remarkable ductility combined with good mechanical and corrosion resistance. Although its mechanical properties are now well known, the simple f.c.c. structure...