Researching the Influence of Chemical Composition and Technological Parameters on the Quality of Copper Alloys

The work presents the results of process efficiency of refining liquid copper with special refining agents and the analysis results of the influence of alloying components on the structure and properties of the chosen alloys. The research undertaken aimed at evaluation of the influence of alloying additives, such as aluminium, silicon and also cobalt in the chosen Cu-Zn alloys. The microstructures were researched with the help of light and scanning microscopy together with X-ray microanalysis to determine significant changes of mechanical properties.