Metals, Volume 14, Issue 3

This industrial research focuses on the implementation and development of a productive process for an automotive structural component (Shock tower) manufactured by a high-pressure die casting (HPDC) process made of aluminum alloy Aural^TM-5. This alum...

The simulation of the solidification of alloys (like steel or aluminium alloys), which is carried out by using the melt flow induced by a rotation magnetic field (RMF), needs the correct angular velocity vs. the radius function of the melt. Because i...

This paper presents the deformation of a joined sheet after the clinch riveting process. The DX51D steel sheet with zinc coating was used. The samples to be joined with clinch riveting technology had a thickness of 1 ± 0.05 mm and 1.5 ±...

MgAl oxide coatings composed of MgO and MgAl₂O₄ phases were doped with CeO₂ particles via plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) of AZ31 magnesium alloy in a 5 g/L NaAlO₂ water solution. Subsequently, particles of CeO₂ up to 8 g/L were added. Extensive...

In this study, a 780 MPa grade ferritic-bainitic dual-phase steel with excellent matching of strength-plasticity and formability was developed using thermomechanical control processing. Optical microscopy, Scanning electron microscopy, and Electron B...

The corrosion resistance of titanium alloy poses a crucial challenge, significantly affecting its prospect for service and application. The present study aimed to investigate the corrosion resistance of Ti-6Al-4V ELI alloys with varying surface rough...

In response to the development of low-carbon smelting technology, reducing the use of fluor-containing materials in desulfurizers is an important research topic. The development of new-generation KR (Kambara Reactor) desulfurizers is shifting towards...

Ultrasonic metal welding (USMW) finds widespread utilization in automotive industries, where it is used for connecting the wire harness of the vehicle, consisting of stranded wires, to the terminals. However, the behavior of the strands during the co...

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Cu_2−xS and Cu_2−xSe (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.2) alloys stand out as highly promising materials for thermoelectric applications, owing to the phonon–liquid electron–crystal (PLEC) convention. In this study, we undertake a comprehensive...

The crystallographic orientation and texture evolution mechanism of equiaxed Ti60 alloy plates were investigated in this study through plane strain compression tests. The EBSD analysis revealed that the received plate contained two characteristic tex...

We herein suggest a metallurgical method using pure aluminum with no freezing temperature range to derive appropriate roll/melt interfacial heat transfer coefficients in simulation of twin-roll casting process. This method is inspired by the concept...

The loading and unloading elevators are the primary equipment in the refueling system, used for transferring fuel assemblies in the sodium-cooled fast reactors. The guideway friction pairs are the critical components of these elevators in the refueli...

This paper investigates the effects of heating movement techniques on the properties of low-carbon steel samples that are 3D printed using S20C lamination object manufacturing (LOM). A Tungsten iner gas (TIG) machine and a computer numerical control...

Shot peening is the primary method used to improve the fatigue life of springs. In this study, we aimed to quantify the reduction in residual stresses in the shot-peened layer by considering factors such as surface roughness, cyclic loading, and the...

Current research is focused on developing active materials through surface functionalization, porosity, composites, and doping for ultrafast electric double layer capacitors (EDLCs). In this study, deviating from existing strategies focused on active...

As an important component that affects the storage performance of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), novel anode materials still need to be well explored. Herein, CoS_1.097@C core–shell fibers as anode material were designed via coaxial electrospinnin...

In this study, the effect of adding different contents of yttrium (Y) during vacuum induction melting in Al₂O₃ and Y₂O₃ crucibles on the purification of DD5 alloys was investigated. The results show that the Y₂O₃ crucible exhibited great crucible sta...

Temperature has a great influence on the mechanical properties of ductile cast iron or nodular cast iron. A thermomechanical treatment was carried out at various elevated temperatures of 450 °C, 750 °C and 850 °C using a universal testing...

Exploring the mechanism of the α-ferrite precipitation process on high-temperature properties plays an important guiding role in avoiding slab cracks and effectively regulating quality. In this work, in situ observation of the α-ferrite s...

In this paper, the fluid flow, slag entrainment and solidification process in a slab mold were studied using physical modeling and numerical simulation. The effect of two types of submerged entry nozzles (SENs) was also studied. The results showed th...

Vacuum electron-beam welding (EBW) was used to join the precipitation-strengthened GH4169 superalloy and a new nickel-based superalloy IC10 to fabricate the turbine blade discs. In this study, a solid solution (1050 °C/2 h for GH4169 and 1150 &de...

Laser remelting is being explored as a viable technique for obtaining a graphite-free, defect-free surface layer on cast iron EN GJS 400-15. The goal is to obtain a large remelted layer along with a low surface roughness to enable a subsequent manual...

The effects of hydrogen on the tensile properties, fatigue life, and tensile and fatigue fracture morphologies of nitrogen-added ultrahigh-strength transformation-induced plasticity (TRIP)-aided martensitic (TM) steels were investigated. The total el...

In order to overcome the interface emulsification problem of TBP-FeCl₃ systems and the instability of β-diketone systems in high-concentration alkaline medium, it is necessary to design and synthesize some new extractants. By introducing amino g...

The morphology of phases in magnesium alloys is vitally important for their performance. It is found that improved discharge performance is achieved in AZ72-0.05La alloy via a refining Mg₁₇Al₁₂ phase by means of hot rolling. Before rolling, as-cast A...

In response to the challenging difficult-to-deform of magnesium foils, a high-efficiency and high-precision electro-rolling temperature field coupled model is established. This model is designed to simulate the non-annealing electric rolling (NAER) p...

This study demonstrates that the thickness of the target and its backing condition have a powerful effect on the development of a wave structure in impact welds. Conventional theories and experiments related to impact welds show that the impact angle...

Precipitation-hardening stainless steels, like AM 350 and Custom 450, are extensively utilized in various aerospace applications. The latter steel is utilized for applications needing great strength and corrosion resistance. In contrast, the former s...

The primary objective of this paper is to investigate the influence of deformation degree on the microstructure and properties of a Ni-based superalloy. An upsetting experiment was conducted using a free-forging hammer to achieve a deformation degree...

This article discusses recent advancements in the Laser Surface Transformation Hardening (LSTH) process applied to industrial metals. It focuses on examining the microstructure of the metal surface layer and explores different methods of performing L...

In steel recycling, the optimization of Electric Arc Furnaces (EAFs) is of central importance in order to increase efficiency and reduce costs. This study focuses on the optimization of electric arcs, which make a significant contribution to the ener...

Although the Al₂Fe phase has similar decagonal-like atomic arrangements as that of the orthorhombic Al₅Fe₂ phase, no evidence for intergrowth samples of Al₂Fe and Al₅Fe₂ has been reported. In the present work, the co-existence of Al₂Fe and Al₅Fe₂ pha...

Aluminium alloys have been integral to numerous engineering applications due to their favourable strength, weight, and corrosion resistance combination. However, the performance of these alloys in coastal environments is a critical concern, as the in...

The bearing steel’s high-temperature brittle zone (1250 °C–1100 °C), second brittle zone (1100 °C–950 °C), and low-temperature brittle zone (800 °C–600 °C) were determined by the reduction in area and t...

The present text is the second part of an editorial written for a Special Issue entitled Advances in Metal Casting Technology [...]

Titanium alloys that are used in biomedical applications must possess biocompatibility and a low elastic modulus so that they protect host bone tissue without causing stress shielding. As the elastic modulus of beta Ti alloys is close to that of bone...

Low-angle grain boundaries (LAGBs) accommodate residual stress through the rearrangement and accumulation of dislocations during cold rolling. This study presents an electron wind force-based annealing approach to recover cold-rolling induced residua...

The limited thermal conductivity of compacted graphite iron constrains its application in brake discs. The matrix plays a crucial role in balancing the thermal conductivity and mechanical performance of compacted graphite iron. Therefore, two kinds o...

In recent years, there has been a heightened focus on multiplex porosity due to its significant adverse impact on the mechanical properties of aluminum alloy components produced through wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM). This study investigates...

This investigation employed different laser powers to conduct the laser welding–brazing process of 5052 aluminum alloy to both Al-Si coated and uncoated 22MnB5 steel. The flux-cored Zn-Al22 filler metal was employed during the procedure. The in...

In this work, the effects of plastic deformation on the indentation behaviors of commercial pure titanium alloy were investigated. Titanium experienced various kinds of deformation by cold rolling processes, and the indentation behaviors were measure...

In Northern Chile, large amounts of highly corrosive solutions are currently generated in the process of cathode washing after completing the electrowinning or electrorefining process of copper. This study investigates the electrochemical behavior of...

In this work, phytic acid (PA) and 3-mercaptopropyltrimethoxysilane (MPTS) underwent a condensation process to produce a phytic acid–silane (abbreviated PAS) passivation solution. Additionally, it was applied to the surface of cold-rolled steel...

Cr-rich electroplating sludge (CRES) is a complicated solid waste with high contents of chromium and iron. It can be used as a main feed of the FINEX ironmaking process, which requires gas-based reduction before smelting reduction to produce molten i...

The knowledge of Young’s modulus is important for a quantitative assessment of strengthening contributions in CoRe alloys, such as strengthening by carbides. In this work, the temperature-dependent Young‘s modulus of monocarbide-strengthe...

In extreme temperature environments, a newly emerging engineering application involves both the active and passive control of structures using cryogenic shape memory alloys, which are smart materials able to recover high deformation below the freezin...

Martensitic stainless steels (MSSs) have been widely used in the manufacture of turbine blades, surgical instruments, and cutting tools because of their hardness and corrosion resistance. The MSSs are usually tempered at a temperature no higher than...

This work aimed to compare the quality and properties of the welded joints of AMg6 aluminium alloy produced via conventional TIG welding with the properties of those produced with flux backing tape. This study focussed on the relative length of oxide...

Due to their outstanding mechanical properties and biocompatibility, additively manufactured titanium porous structures are extensively utilized in the domain of medical metal implants. Implants frequently undergo cyclic loading, underscoring the sig...