Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Materials Characterized by Neutron and Synchrotron X-ray Diffraction
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Materials Characterization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 June 2024) | Viewed by 1452
Special Issue Editor
Interests: in situ characterization using synchrotron X-ray/neutron diffraction; micromechanical behavior; additive manufacturing; nuclear material; superalloy; stainless steel; high-entropy alloy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As the most critical engineering material, the mechanical properties of metals (including strength, ductility, formability, and resistance to mechanical fatigue) are directly influenced by their microstructure, including the crystal structure, phase volume, texture, and grain size. A deep understanding of these parameters is essential for tailoring metal materials to meet specific engineering requirements. Large scientific research facilities, like neutron sources and synchrotron radiation sources, play a pivotal role in unravelling the intricate microscopic mechanisms that govern material behavior. Both synchrotron and neutron technologies provide better spatially resolved and timescale-resolved microstructural information than conventional characterization methods, and both enable the study of in situ mechanical or phase transformation behavior in coupled fields.
The main goal of this Special Issue is to highlight original research articles and review papers concerning the microstructure characterization and mechanical performance of metal materials using neutron and synchrotron X-ray diffraction.
Therefore, it is my pleasure to invite you to submit a manuscript focused on the following subjects:
- Microstructure evolution investigated using neutron/synchrotron X-ray diffraction;
- Micromechanical behavior of materials based on neutron/synchrotron X-ray diffraction;
- Residual stress and service behavior of engineering components based on neutron/synchrotron X-ray diffraction.
Dr. Shilei Li
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- neutron diffraction
- synchrotron X-ray diffraction
- microstructure
- mechanical properties
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