Effect of Al2O3 content and milling time on the properties of silver coated Cu matrix composites fabricated by electroless plating and hot pressing

This work aims to reveal the positive effects of silver coating and milling of copper particles on the physical properties such as density, hardness and electrical conductivity of Al2O3 reinforced copper matrix composites. Al2O3 particles reinforced (0.5, 1, 2, 3 and 5%wt.) silver coated and uncoated copper matrix composites were fabricated using the hot-pressing method. A scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to investigate the morphology...