| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Bladesmithing 2025
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| Presentation Title |
Nickel-Plated Bronze Sword for Enhanced Durability and Corrosion Resistance |
| Author(s) |
Camilo Soto, Justin Lebeau, Jacob Lowenstein, Henry Cabrera, Jonathan Seyoum, Jose Ortiz |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Camilo Soto |
| Abstract Scope |
Our project involves forging a bronze sword with enhanced corrosion resistance through nickel plating. The project combines traditional forging techniques with modern materials science to produce a functional and durable weapon. Bronze was selected for its historical significance and favorable mechanical properties, and it will be shaped through forging to achieve a precise and well-balanced blade. To address bronze’s natural susceptibility to corrosion, a nickel surface layer will be added, enhancing both the sword’s resilience and its visual appeal. This protective layer is designed to improve the sword’s durability. Metallographic analysis and mechanical testing will be used to evaluate the sword’s hardness, microstructure, corrosion resistance, and wear characteristics. This project emphasizes the intersection of historical craftsmanship and modern engineering to create a unique, historically inspired sword with improved longevity. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: None Selected |
| Keywords |
Copper / Nickel / Cobalt, |