Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Alloys (2nd Edition)
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Metals and Alloys".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 1440
Special Issue Editor
Interests: welding and joining; microstructure characterization; titanium alloys; nanomaterials; properties; interface engineering; coating
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Dear Colleagues,
It is my pleasure to invite you to submit a manuscript to the Special Issue “Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Alloys” of Materials.
Metal alloys are widely used in industrial products, and their microstructure and mechanical properties directly affect the performance of products. During the whole life cycle of a metal product, its microstructure and mechanical properties will undergo multiple stages of evolution. Firstly, the preparation of alloys, including metallurgy, casting, and rolling, determines the initial properties of alloys. Afterward, alloys will undergo welding, joining, or machining processes in order to manufacture metal products, which will also affect the microstructure and mechanical properties of alloys. Finally, during the service process of metal products, they will experience high-temperature, -oxidation, or -corrosion environments, which will affect the microstructure and mechanical properties of alloys to varying degrees. It is crucial to study the microstructure and properties of alloys in the whole life cycle to promote the development and application of alloys.
The aim of this Special Issue is to provide an updated outlook on the microstructure and mechanical properties of alloys at various stages, including the preparation, processing, and service stages. The correspondence between alloy microstructures and mechanical properties especially needs to be established. These papers can help resolve and understand the evolution of properties of alloy products at different stages. This will help to adjust and design the microstructure and mechanical properties of alloys throughout the whole life cycle.
This Special Issue represents a good opportunity for researchers around the world to disseminate different aspects of their work and report the results related to this topic.
Research articles, review articles, and communications are invited for submission to this Special Issue.
Dr. Xiaoqing Si
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- microstructure characterization
- mechanical properties
- metals and alloys
- welding and joining
- improvement of properties
- machining methods
- joint strength
- microstructure evolution
- corrosion resistance
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