Modifying the mechanical and electrical characteristics of ultrathin nickel-based foils through cold rolling and brief annealing processes for strain enhancement
摘要
Ni-based alloy foils were processed through cold rolling to achieve a thickness of 70 μm, with the rolling force being the key parameter for controlling thickness. Following this, annealing was performed at temperatures ranging from 700 to 850 °C to explore the changes in microstructure and overall properties. As the annealing temperature rose, the microstructure evolved from a recovered state to complete recrystallization at 800 °C, which was marked by a decrease in dislocation density and an increase in grain size. The tensile strength diminished from 373.1 MPa to 101.3 MPa, while the maximum elongation reached 31.1% at 800 °C. The softening of the material due to annealing resulted in a higher strain hardening exponent and a lower strength coefficient. In addition, the electrical resistivity showed a gradual decline and stabilized after annealing at 800 °C, which was linked to a reduction in defect density and grain boundary scattering. This study illustrates that the integration of rolling and annealing techniques can effectively modify the mechanical and electrical characteristics of ultrathin Ni-based foils, laying a foundation for advanced strain gauge applications.