Metals, Volume 14, Issue 5

In this article, we subjected the Ti60 alloy to solid-solution treatment at 1020 °C and aging treatment at 600 °C, respectively, achieving a bimodal microstructure. The microstructures obtained after aging treatment showed no significant diff...

The Ag–Cu–Sb system is a key component of lead anode slime and boasts an exceptionally high economic recovery value. In this work, six models, including the Molecular Interaction Volume Model (MIVM), Modified Molecular Interaction Volume...

Body-centered cubic bismuth (Bi) is considered to be an enticing pressure marker, and, therefore, it is highly desirable to command its accurate equation of state (EOS). However, significant discrepancies are noted among the previous experimental EOS...

The mechanical properties of a fine-grained (FG) Ti-6Al-4V extra-low interstitial (ELI) alloy were investigated by tensile tests at 298 K and 77 K. The experimental results indicated that, at 77 K, the alloy exhibits a small uniform elongation of 2.6...

This study explored the impact of Hot Forming–Quenching (HFQ) and heat treatment processes on the mechanical properties of AA6016 sheets. The experimental findings demonstrated that at high-temperature pre-straining (HT-PS) of 15%, the strength...

A sample of goethite iron ore sinter feed (G_SF) was employed as a raw material in a sintering bed. This sample partially replaced hematite sinter feed (H_SF), which is currently used as raw material in a sintering plant in the state of Minas Gerais,...

Small-hole structures, such as the millions of fastener holes found on aircraft, are typical stress-concentration structures prone to fatigue failure. To further improve the strengthening process of this small-hole structure, we make up for the limit...

The Ti-4Al-2V (wt. %) titanium alloy has garnered widespread applications across diverse fields due to its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, high toughness, specific strength, and corrosion resistance. The welding of Ti-4Al-2V titanium alloy comp...

Molybdenum diselenide (MoSe₂) is a promising anode for alkali-ion storage due to its intrinsic advantages. However, MoSe₂ still encounters the issues of structural instability and poor rate performance caused by drastic volume change and sluggish rea...

Hard ceramic coatings were successfully prepared on the surface of ZM5 magnesium alloy by micro-arc oxidation (MAO) technology in silicate and aluminate electrolytes, respectively. The optimization of hard ceramic coatings prepared in these electroly...

Metallic materials are commonly characterized through tensile tests. For ductile metals, a consistent part of the test occurs after the necking onset. A first estimate of the post-necking behavior could be obtained by extrapolating the mathematical m...

The high demand for carbon-based products within pyrometallurgy is placing the industry in an increasingly challenging position to meet stringent requirements. To transition away from fossil carbon carriers, biochar emerges as a sustainable and CO₂-n...

This study proposed a new method for homogenizing continuous casting blooms based on solidification simulation calculations and industrial tests. The text describes a theoretical analysis of the solidification route of a cast billet of high-carbon al...

The development of strong and ductile alloys for application in cryogenic temperatures has long been sought after. In this work, we have developed a face-centered cubic Ni₁₀Co_56.5V_33.5 multi-principal element alloy (MPEA) that exhibits a balanced com...

This paper focuses on the study of current knowledge regarding the use of hydrogen as a reducing agent in the metallurgical processes of iron and steel production. This focus is driven by the need to introduce environmentally suitable energy sources...

Hydrogen embrittlement (HE) poses the risk of premature failure for many metals, especially high-strength steels. Due to the utilization of hydrogen as an environmentally friendly energy source, efforts are made to improve the resistance to HE at ele...

The effect of pre-weld heat treatment on the microstructure and low-temperature impact toughness of the coarse-grained heat-affected zone (CGHAZ) after simulated welding was systematically investigated through the utilization of scanning electron mic...

Based on previous work, where Al-Si-Cu-Ni alloy was successfully manufactured by laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB/M) technology, in this study, we further observe the microstructure of the alloy, analyze the formation mechanism of the microstructure d...

In the present work, predictive modelling and optimization with the adaptive network based fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) modelling of the mechanical properties of laser-coated NB/SiC/Ni welds was studied based on the Taguchi design by laser cladding...

The characteristics of subgrains in a deformed state after the high-temperature deformation of aluminum alloys control the subsequent recrystallization process and corresponding mechanical properties. In this study, systematic 2D phase-field simulati...

This paper investigates the influence of the concentration and particle size of h-BN nanoparticles in a nanofluid on the surface integrity of 304 austenitic stainless steel during turning, focusing on the cutting force, friction coefficient, cutting...

Geometrically necessary dislocations (GNDs) play a pivotal role in polycrystalline plastic deformation, with their characteristics notably affected by strain rate and other factors, but the underlying mechanisms are not well understood yet. We invest...

Al-Si-Cu-Mg alloys are among the most significant types of aluminum alloys, accounting for 85–90% of all castings used in the automotive sector. These alloys are used, for example, in the manufacturing of engine blocks and cylinder heads due to...

Reactor pressure vessel (RPV) steels are highly susceptible to irradiation embrittlement due to prolonged exposure to high temperature, high pressure, and intense neutron irradiation. This leads to the shift in nil-ductility transition reference temp...

The forming process of multi-alloy gears by metal powder injection molding is tedious, and the current design process mainly depends on the experience of designers, which seriously affects the product development cycle and forming quality. In order t...

Characterizing the behavior of ductile metals at high strains is essential in various fields. In the case of thin sheets, rectangular cross-section specimens are used to characterize these materials, typically by tensile tests. Unlike cylindrical spe...

This study delved into exploring microstructural states in a Ti–7Ag alloy to achieve targeted functional and structural properties. Specifically, the focus was on attaining a homogeneously precipitated state and a solid solution, known for thei...

This review offers a comprehensive analysis of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) applied to metallic materials. By reviewing the recent literature, this paper reports on a collection of technical information, involving the structure and role of TBCs, v...

This study proposes a method for determining aluminum alloys’ yield stress and hardening index based on indentation experiments and finite element simulations. Firstly, the dimensionless analysis of indentation variables was performed on three...

This study investigated the influence of high silicon (4.2 wt%) and varying aluminum (3.5–4.8 wt%) content on the high temperature oxidation behavior and thermophysical properties of SiMoAl vermicular graphite cast iron for hot-end exhaust comp...

To investigate the dissolution mechanism of Ti metal, ab initio calculations were conducted to observe the impact of Ti vacancy defects on the O-adsorbed Ti(0001) surface, focusing on the formation energies of Ti vacancy, geometric structures, and el...

In this work, Ce-doped Ti₆Cr₁₄V₈₀ BCC hydrogen-storage alloys have been synthesized as catalysts to enhance the hydrogen-storage performance of MgH₂ based on its room-temperature activation features and excellent durability. The Ti₆Cr₁₄V₈₀Ce₁ alloy w...

The study focuses on the four-strand tundish as the research object, aiming at the phenomenon of fewer strand casting (stable blockage) and sudden blockage of the tundish in industrial production. Numerical simulation methods are employed to compare...

The exploration of the relationship between process parameters and grain evolution during the thermal deformation of rare-earth magnesium alloys using simulation software has significant implications for enhancing research and development efficiency...

The presence of inherent micro-pores and micro-cracks in the micro-arc oxidation (MAO) film of Mg alloys is a key factor contributing to substrate corrosion. A composite film layer with high corrosion resistance was achieved through silanizing the mi...

This study reports on the magnetic hardening phenomenon of heavily helium ion-irradiated iron–chromium alloys. The alloys are important structural materials in next-generation nuclear reactors. In some cases, problems may arise when the magneti...

Wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) has attracted increasing interest in industry and academia due to its capability to produce large and complex metallic components at a high deposition rate. One of the basic tasks in WAAM is to determine appropr...

The work is focused on experimental research of deformation characteristics on three grades of hot-dip galvanized steels for the automotive industry. Deformation maps were obtained using the DIC (Digital Image Correlation) method. The map documents t...

The effect of microwave treatment on the grinding and flotation performance of a typical copper–nickel sulfide ore was evaluated, based on the determination of its microwave absorption capability, grinding and flotation indexes such as crack pe...

This paper deals with the possibility of smelting quasi-high-entropy alloys (QHEAs) with the partial use of ferroalloys in the charge instead of pure metals. The Cantor alloy (CoCrFeMnNi) was used as the base alloy and the comparison sample, into whi...

Exploring theoretical energy consumption introduces a fresh perspective for energy-saving research within the iron and steel industry, with a primary focus on the energy expended during material transformation. Building upon the theory of theoretical...

Using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and a vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), the effects of Sm substitution, wheel speed, and annealing temperature on the phase formation and magnetic properties of (Y_1−xSm_x)Co₅ (x = 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5) melt-spun ri...

Hot-forming technology for 22MnB5 hot-forming steel (22MnB5 HF steel) plates has been widely used in the automobile manufacturing industry in recent years. Physical simulation and numerical modeling were carried out in order to determine the forming...

Single-phase concentrated solid-solution alloys (CSAs) have exhibited excellent mechanical and radiation tolerance properties, making them potential candidate materials for nuclear applications. These excellent properties are closely related to dislo...

Though nowadays germanium does not reach the range of popularity of other metals, i.e., rare earth elements, its utility in target industries makes it a strategic metal. Though germanium can be found in a series of raw materials, the principal source...

This work demonstrates the capabilities and advantages of a novel sintering technique to fabricate bulk composition gradient materials. Pressure distribution calculations were used to compare several tooling geometries for use with current-activated,...

Additive manufacturing processes have attracted broad attention in the last decades since the related freedom of design allows the manufacturing of parts with unique microstructures and unprecedented complexity in shape. Focusing on the properties of...

WAAM has emerged as a promising technique for manufacturing medium- and large-scale metal parts due to its high material deposition efficiency and automation level. However, its high heat accumulation and complex thermal evolution strongly affect the...

As the prime candidate for plasma-facing materials (PFM), the response of tungsten (W) to thermal shock loads is an important research topic for future fusion devices. Under heat loads, the surface of tungsten plasma-facing materials (W-PFM) can expe...

In the present article, the application of an artificial neural network (ANN) model whose function is the development of plastic instability maps of a medium carbon microalloyed steel during the hot forming process is studied. Secondly, we proceed to...