Microstructure and Microhardness of Rapidly Cooled Bi–38 wt % Sn, Additionally Doped with Lead

Abstract

The results of investigating the microstructure and microhardness of rapidly cooled (BiSn)‒x wt % Pb (x = 0‒8) alloys are presented. Rapidly cooled foils consist of bismuth, β-tin, and the ε-phase. The textures \((10\bar {1}\bar {2})\) bismuth, \((100)\) β-tin and \((10\bar {1}0)\) ε-phase are formed in the foils. Changes in the foil microstructure and microhardness at room temperature are investigated.