Advances in Alloys - Microstructure, Manufacturing and Analysis

Dear Colleagues,

Metal alloys are the most commonly used construction materials in the world. The metallic materials process chain begins with extractive metallurgy processes. The materials obtained from ores are used as raw materials for the alloy melting of a given chemical composition. These alloys are then, after possible ladle metallurgy processes, cast into ingots intended for metal forming processes or into castings not subjected to further plastic deformation. The functional properties of both castings and products after metal forming can be significantly improved by heat or thermochemical treatment. Each of these manufacturing steps can affect the microstructure, properties and quality of the finished products. This also applies to products made from metals by powder sintering treatment, additive manufacturing methods or welding.

The purpose of the papers of the Special Issue (SI) is to present the results of a study of the effects of different chain links on the microstructure and functional properties of alloys. The purpose of the publications that will be collected in it is not only to present advances in alloy manufacturing and research in the development of their technologies. We also want to present the impact of metallurgical and foundry technologies on microstructure and performance properties. This SI welcomes articles on advances in the development of technologies for manufacturing cast and metal formed products from steel, cast iron, special alloys, and nonferrous metals or cast composite materials.

The topics of the submitted articles may range from the development of new alloy grades to the presentation of advances in the workflows of their processing, in the field of methods of microstructure and property analysis. How do modern technological processes affect the macro- and microstructures of alloy? What effect does the resulting structure have on product properties? How do multi-scale and multi-physics modeling techniques support the development and optimization of manufacturing processes? Can the microstructure of finished products be affected by extractive metallurgy processes or secondary product recycling technology?

Prof. Dr. Andriy Burbelko
Dr. Daniel Gurgul
Guest Editors

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