TY - GEN
T1 - Boosting the Strength and Electrical Conductivity of Aluminum Alloys
AU - Imbrogno, Pete
AU - Meier, Janet
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2023 Metal Powder Industries Federation.
PY - 2023
Y1 - 2023
N2 - It is common practice to use pure copper as the material of choice in applications requiring adequate strength and high electrical conductivity (EC). However, the overwhelming increase in the cost and worldwide demand for copper is becoming a major concern. As the move towards electrification throughout the world is occurring, so is a parallel move to make aluminum (Al) and Al alloys suitable as a replacement for copper. To make this goal a reality, exploration into enhancements in the strength and EC of high conductivity Al alloys is necessary. This study compiles strength and EC data for current Al powder metallurgy (PM) alloys to better understand existing data and target future research. Also highlighted are reviews of completed research projects, including studies relating to liquid metallurgy, by industry professionals and academia, noting both shortcomings and successes.
AB - It is common practice to use pure copper as the material of choice in applications requiring adequate strength and high electrical conductivity (EC). However, the overwhelming increase in the cost and worldwide demand for copper is becoming a major concern. As the move towards electrification throughout the world is occurring, so is a parallel move to make aluminum (Al) and Al alloys suitable as a replacement for copper. To make this goal a reality, exploration into enhancements in the strength and EC of high conductivity Al alloys is necessary. This study compiles strength and EC data for current Al powder metallurgy (PM) alloys to better understand existing data and target future research. Also highlighted are reviews of completed research projects, including studies relating to liquid metallurgy, by industry professionals and academia, noting both shortcomings and successes.
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M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:85184084643
T3 - Advances in Powder Metallurgy and Particulate Materials - 2023: Proceedings of the 2023 International Conference on Powder Metallurgy and Particulate Materials, PowderMet 2023
SP - 422
EP - 432
BT - Advances in Powder Metallurgy and Particulate Materials - 2023
PB - Metal Powder Industries Federation
T2 - 2023 International Conference on Powder Metallurgy and Particulate Materials, PowderMet 2023
Y2 - 18 June 2023 through 21 June 2023
ER -