Product Properties
Copper Tin (Cu-Sn) Alloy nanopowder/nanoparticles (nm & um)
Size | Type | Particle size（nm） | Purity（%） | Specific surface area（m2/g） | Bulk density（g/cm3） | Polymorphs | Color |
nm | JB-Sn-Cu | 70 | >99.9 | 7.46 | 0.19 | spherical | black |
Custom | Acccording to customers requirments to adjust ratio. | ||||||
Copper Tin (Cu-Sn) Alloy Nanopowder Main Feature
Cu-Sn alloy nanopowders exhibit superior strength, hardness, and wear resistance compared to their micro-scaled alloy counterparts. The nanoscale grain sizes result in a higher dislocation density and a significant boundary area, which contribute to the improved mechanical properties through mechanisms like grain boundary strengthening.While the addition of tin generally reduces the electrical and thermal conductivities of copper, the Cu-Sn alloy nanopowder can be engineered to optimize these properties for specific applications. The fine dispersion of tin within the copper matrix at the nanoscale can lead to a more uniform structure, potentially enhancing the alloy’s overall performance in electrical and thermal applications.The presence of tin improves the corrosion resistance of the alloy, particularly against certain types of corrosion, such as dezincification, which is relevant for copper alloysThe Cu-Sn alloy nanopowder can be particularly advantageous in soldering and brazing applications due to its lower melting point compared to pure copper, and improved wetting and joining properties facilitated by the nanoscale effects.
Copper Tin (Cu-Sn) Alloy Nanopowder Applications
Electronics and Electrical Engineering:In the electronics industry, Cu-Sn alloy nanopowder can be used in the production of conductive inks and pastes for printed circuit boards (PCBs) and flexible electronics. The alloy’s improved electrical properties at the nanoscale make it suitable for creating highly conductive pathways that are also resistant to oxidation and corrosion.
Energy Storage and Conversion: Cu-Sn alloy nanopowders are explored for use in electrodes for lithium-ion batteries and other energy storage systems. The nanoscale alloy can offer improved capacity, durability, and cycling stability due to its enhanced electrical conductivity and structural integrity.
Catalysis:The unique catalytic properties of Cu-Sn alloy nanopowders make them useful in chemical manufacturing and environmental remediation processes. They can serve as catalysts or co-catalysts in the reduction of carbon dioxide, hydrogen production through water splitting, and in the catalytic conversion of organic compounds.
Mechanical Components: In mechanical engineering, the enhanced strength and hardness of Cu-Sn alloy nanopowders make them suitable for producing parts that require high wear resistance and mechanical durability, such as bearings, gears, and other moving components in machinery.