Quality, Microstructure and Properties of Metal Alloys (Third Edition)

Dear Colleagues,

Modern industry employes a wide variety of different materials, with metal alloys being the most popular group of construction materials. The choice of construction material for technical applications depends primarily on its functional properties, which are shaped during the manufacturing stage. Besides the chemical composition—the main determinant of the metal alloy’s properties—production processes, heat treatment, and other factors also play important roles.

The continuous improvement of metal alloys requires comprehensive knowledge of their microstructure well as their chemical, physical, and mechanical properties. To achieve optimal results, this Special Issue aims to encourage scientists worldwide to present their achievements in the broad field of enhancing the properties of metal alloys. We welcome original scientific papers and reviews that describe current research directions related to the properties of both ferrous and non-ferrous alloys. Research on cast, plastically deformed, or welded materials is also encouraged.

This Special Issue welcomes a wide range of studies focused aimed at improving the mechanical properties of metal alloys. We invite contributions on both ferrous and non-ferrous systems, without restrictions on the research approach or alloy type. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Modification of casting alloys;
• All aspects of metal and alloy properties;
• Crystallization processes;
• Fatigue strength;
• The quality and properties of welded joints;
• Metal alloys;
• Tensile strength;
• Heat treatment;
• The quality of metal and metal alloys;
• Welding;
• Plastic working;
• Corrosion;
• Nonmetallic inclusions.

Prof. Dr. Tomasz Lipiński
Guest Editor

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