Comparison of different methods used to establish recrystallisation conditions of gold alloys

摘要

Recrystallisation affects both the structure and the mechanical properties of metals. The knowledge of recrystallisation conditions for gold alloys is very important for optimising the production process. Recrystallisation conditions (temperature and time) depend on the type of alloy and the degree of deformation. The following methods for determination of recrystallisation characteristics will be compared: hardness measurements, metallographic investigation and differential thermal analysis. Samples are heat treated in cycles with temperature and time as variable. We will take into account 14 et yellow alloy. They are tested with different procedures to allow the comparison of methods for determination of recrystallisation characteristics.