Abstract-In this study, copper-tungsten carbide composite was produced by mechanical alloying and powder metallurgy. The effect sintering temperature and time (800°C to 1000°C and 1 to 3 h) on composite microstructure and properties were investigated. The results showed that WC is formed at lower temperature and the presence of WC favoured the enhancement of the properties of the composite. The increased both hardness and electrical conductivity has been observed with the increase sintering temperature.
Index Terms-Copper-basedcomposite, mechanical alloying, sintering.