Special Issue "Study on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Welding Alloys and Steels"
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Materials Characterization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2023 | Viewed by 844
Special Issue Editors
Interests: process monitoring and control; nondestructive evaluation (NDE); steels; material characterization; artificial intelligence
Interests: non-destructive testing (NDT); process monitoring; joining; welding; microstructure; mechanical properties
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Welding alloys and steels are widely used in a variety of industries and applications. The microstructure and mechanical properties of these materials are affected by the properties of the base material and the welding process itself. During welding, a material’s microstructure can be changed, which can have implications for the mechanical properties of the welded joint. For example, high-carbon steels are more prone to forming martensite, which can lead to reduced toughness. Nickel-based alloys are often used in high-temperature applications. However, they can be difficult to weld due to their high melting points and tendency to form brittle microstructures if not welded properly. These examples show that understanding the microstructure and mechanical properties of welding alloys and steels is crucial in producing high-quality welds. Overall, this is a broad and diverse field with many important research topics, such as welding process optimization, materials selection, material characterization, mechanical testing, weld defect analysis, as well as corrosion and wear resistance. Contributions to this Special Issue should address new findings in these research topics. The editors would especially appreciate papers that reference the application of nondestructive evaluation (NDE) and of artificial intelligence (AI) in welding.
Dr. Bernd Wolter
Dr. Benjamin Strass
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- alloys (welding)
- artificial intelligence
- steels
- microstructure
- mechanical properties
