Cavitation-Induced Erosion of Ordered and Disordered Cu3 Au

Authors

R. N. Wright, Michigan Technological University
D. E. Mikkola, Michigan Technological University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1976

Department

Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Abstract

The effect of the order-disorder transformation on the resistance of Cu₃Au to cavitation-induced erosion has been studied. The general weight loss rate vs. time behavior is similar for the alloy in both the initially-ordered and initially-disordered conditions; however, after the initial stage the erosion rate of the initially-ordered alloy is only about one-half that for the disordered alloy. Analysis by X-ray diffraction shows that the surface layers of the ordered alloy are disordered by mechanical deformation prior to material removal. It is suggested that the homogeneous nature of the slip process in ordered alloy causes it to erode at a lower rate than the disordered alloy which deforms by inhomogeneous slip. In both the ordered and disordered conditions the final material removal appears to involve contributions from intergranular failure.

Publisher's Statement

© 1976

Publication Title

Materials Science and Engineering

Recommended Citation

Wright, R., & Mikkola, D. (1976). Cavitation-Induced Erosion of Ordered and Disordered Cu3 Au. Materials Science and Engineering, 26(2), 263-268. http://doi.org/10.1016/0025-5416(76)90013-6
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