Pressure sintering of W-15wt.%Cu alloys prepared by mechanical alloying as a subsequent densification treatment method

The sintered W-15wt.%Cu alloys fabricated by mechanical alloying were re-sintered under pressure to increase the density and improve the properties of these alloys. The pressure was applied vertically along the axis of the sintered sample. Properties such as density, hardness, and bending strength were measured. The microstructures of the sintered bodies were observed. The results showed that the subsequent pressure sintering could increase the density of the sintered W-15wt.%Cu alloys. Their hardness, bending strength, and some other physical properties were also improved by this subsequent densification treatment.