State of the Art of Crystalline Metals and Alloys

Dear Colleagues,

The crystalline structure of alloys refers to the atomic arrangement and packing of metallic elements within solid solutions or intermetallic compounds. The crystal structure of an alloy—whether ordered, disordered, or multiphase—directly influences its mechanical, electrical, magnetic, and corrosion-resistant properties. Understanding the three-dimensional atomic arrangement, defects, and phase distributions in alloys is crucial for tailoring materials with optimized performance for industrial applications.

This Special Issue highlights advances in the study of crystalline and polycrystalline alloys, including their synthesis, phase transformations, microstructure characterization, and structure–property relationships. Contributions may cover topics such as alloy design, solidification mechanisms, advanced characterization techniques (e.g., XRD, TEM, atom probe tomography), computational modeling, and applications in aerospace, automotive, energy, and biomedical engineering. By exploring the interplay between atomic-scale ordering and macroscopic properties, this edition aims to foster innovation in the development of high-performance alloys for emerging technologies.

Dr. Roberto Martínez-Sánchez
Dr. Alfredo Martinez-Garcia
Guest Editors

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