2.4 Results and discussion
2.4.1 Initial method development and optimisation of the in-solution digest
The following recommendations are hereby made:
1. These developed alloys modified with Ti, Zr, W, Mo and Cr should be used as a substitute for making component (propeller) in sea-going vessel as against alloy modified with nickel, Fe, Mg, Mn and V because of their high values of mechanical properties as obtained in this study.
2. The improved copper-aluminum alloys have high tensile strength, hardness and yield strength, they are recommended for use in military application and aerospace industries.
3. It is further recommended to investigate the effects of modification of Cu-10%Al alloys with rare earth metals (cerium, lanthanum, etc) on the structure and mechanical properties.
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