Abstract
The results of an extensive neutron diffraction study of rolling and annealing texture evolution in a Cu-15%Ni-8% (wt.%) Sn alloy are presented. The alloy showed a markedly different texture consequent upon cold rolling to 50, 70 and 90 % thickness reduction. The recrystallized and aged at 400 °C and 600 °C alloys that have undergone a discontinuous precipitation reaction exhibit the same texture (similar to the α-Brass) as that of the cold worked one, but without any tendency towards a randomization. Some texture components are shown to emerge.

Key words
copper alloy, texture, recrystallization, precipitation, neutron diffraction

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