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Copper is so easy to take for granted. It is known, widely used, and has been with us for thousands of years. But it is still essential for some of the most critical technologies of today, from electrical systems and renewable energy to transportation, manufacturing and biomedical devices.
Copper-Based Materials for Engineering Applications explores the sourcing, treatment, modification and development of copper for modern engineering applications. The book starts with copper ores, extraction processes, metallurgy, markets and traditional uses. Then it moves on to more sophisticated materials: alloys, composites, metallic foams, thin films, nanocrystalline copper and shape memory materials.
Readers will understand the influence of composition, processing, and microstructure on
Thermal and Electrical Conductivity
Mechanical properties Strength and ductility
Chemical and corrosion stability
Wear and Tribological Behavior
Antibacterial activity
Performance in challenging engineering environments
This book relates materials science to practical uses in energy, electronics, transportation, manufacturing and biomedical engineering. Their tables, diagrams and technical descriptions enable the reader to understand the reasons for the behavior of copper based materials and how they can be selected for particular applications.
Written for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, materials scientists and practicing engineers, the book provides an accessible introduction and technical detail for study, research and professional work.
If you are encountering copper-based materials for the first time, or seeking new directions in research and product development, this book provides a wider perspective on copper, not only as an everyday metal, but as a versatile material that still shapes modern engineering.