Evaluation of Tensile Deformation Properties of Friction Stir Processed Pure Copper: Effect of Processing Parameters and Pass Number

In this work, the tensile behavior of pure copper including ultimate tensile stress, yield stress, and elongation in the specimens friction stir processed under different processing parameters and pass adding was investigated in detail. The effect of strain hardening, grain refinement, and heat input on the tensile properties of these specimens was explained as well. It was observed that, regarding the aforementioned factors, the processing parameters and pass number could have considerable effects on the tensile deformation properties of the pure copper such as 300 and 47% enhancements in elongation and ultimate strength, respectively. It was demonstrated that higher passes resulted in the development of ultrafine grains (up to 700-800 nm) in the specimens. The fracture surface morphology was also used to further support the elongation results.