Mechanical and Structural Properties of Cast Irons
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Metal Casting, Forming and Heat Treatment".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 513
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce this Special Issue of Metals entitled “Mechanical and Structural Properties of Cast Irons”. The cast irons are a wide family of materials that have been applied to all aspects of human development since ancient times. In this light, we invite you to submit valuable contributions that provide a more comprehensive and critical understanding of the state-of-the-art of cast irons and their mechanical and microstructural properties in various conditions and applications.
This Special Issue will consider full papers, communications, and review articles concerning the latest advancements and emerging trends in cast irons, with a special focus on technological innovation.
Submissions (including case studies, experimental and/or analytical approaches) that explore recent developments in improving microstructural, mechanical, wear, and corrosive properties, as well as performance in different extreme conditions, are encouraged.
Dr. Dragan M. Rajnović
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cast irons
- ADI materials
- composite cast irons
- microstructure
- heat treatment
- mechanical properties
- tribological behavior
- corrosion resistance
- casting
- defects
- modeling
- welding
- coatings
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