Abstract

Cu-Ni-P alloy nano powders were fabricated by the electrical explosion of electroless Ni plated Cu wires. The effect of applied voltage on the explosion was examined by applying pulse voltage of 6 and 28 kV, The estimated overheating factor, K, were 1.3 for 6 kV and 2.2 for 28 kV. The powders produced with pulse voltage of 6 kV were composed of Cu-rich solid solution, Ni-rich solid solution, and Ni_3P phase. While, those produced with 28 kV were complete Cu-Ni-P solid solution and small amount of Ni_3P phase. The initial P content of 6.5 at.% was reduced to 2-3 at.% during explosion due to its high vapour pressure.

• Keywords: Electrical wire explosion;Cu-Ni;Ni-P;Cu-Ni-P;Nano powder;Electroless deposition;