Features of the Surface Morphology of Brass and Bronze upon Irradiation with a High Power Ion Beam

The change in the morphology and surface composition of copper alloys (brass LS 59-1, bronzes BrOS 10-10 and BrAJ 9-4) upon irradiation with a high power ion beam of nanosecond duration is studied. It is shown that craters are mainly formed at the location of lead or sulfur inclusions. The reverse deposition of zinc onto the surface of brass is found. Possible mechanisms of these phenomena are considered.