Effects of Intermetallic Compound Formation in Al/Cu Clad Material Fabricated by Differential Speed Rolling

In this study, the microstructure and mechanical property of Al/Cu clad material fabricated by differential speed rolling at room temperature were evaluated. Al and Cu plates were prepared and mechanically cladded at a differential speed ratio of 2:1 between the upper and lower rolls. Post- heat-treatment was carried out after the mechanical cladding at 400 °C for 60 min to induce the formation of intermetallic compound layers at the bonded interface of Al/Cu. As a result, differential speed rolling afforded a soundly cladded interface without any defects such as voids and cracks. In addition, intermetallic compound layers such as Al4Cu9 and Al2Cu were formed at the mechanically bonded interface during post-heat-treatment for 60 min, which led to an increase in Vickers microhardness value more than 30% relative to the base material. Therefore, we systematically explained the relationship between formation of intermetallic compounds and mechanical property of Al/Cu clad materials in this study.