Copper and its alloys are some of the most versatile materials available for use in every type of industry. Reports state that the global consumption of copper and its alloys exceeds 14 million t/yr.

Topics Covered Introduction Chemical Composition Physical Properties Other Designations Fabrication Applications Introduction Copper and its alloys are extremely good electric and thermal conductors.

Colorized scanning transmission electron microscope (STEM) image showing a Cu3Li precipitate in the Cu-Ta-Li alloy. The orange-colored features are primarily Cu atoms in the alloy matrix, while the ...

The alloy demonstrates what researchers say are exceptional strength and stability for use in advanced engineering applications. The Cu-3Ta-0.5Li nanocrystalline alloy exhibits resistance to ...

A new copper alloy, a Cu-3Ta-0.5Li nanocrystalline alloy, exhibits remarkable resistance to coarsening and creep deformation, even at temperatures near its melting point. The orange-colored features ...

A team of researchers has developed a groundbreaking high-temperature copper alloy with exceptional thermal stability and mechanical strength. The research team's findings on the new copper alloy ...

Strongest Cu-Ta-Li alloy to date demonstrates exceptional strength and stability for advanced engineering applications. (Nanowerk News) A team of researchers from Arizona State University, the U.S.