Discontinuous precipitation and associated strengthening effect in a Cu-25Ni-25Mn alloy

Key Points

• The strengthening effect arises from discontinuous precipitation in the alloy matrix, enhancing mechanical properties.
• Key observations include notable improvements in yield strength after phase transformation, emphasizing alloy potential.
• Assessment employed advanced metallographic techniques to observe phase morphology and mechanical behavior under stress.
• Findings highlight new avenues for utilizing copper-based alloys in demanding engineering applications.