Light Alloy and Its Application (3rd Edition)
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 390
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Interests: titanium alloy; TiAl single crystal; intermetallic compound; theoretical calculation; alloy design; refractories for titanium alloys
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Dear Colleagues,
Light alloys are a type of advanced materials composed mainly of low-density metals such as aluminum, magnesium, and titanium. Due to their excellent specific strength and functionality, they are widely regarded as key fundamental materials for modern high-end equipment manufacturing. In the aerospace field, light alloys are the key material support for reducing the weight, enhancing efficiency, and improving the carrying capacity and fuel economy of aircraft. In the automotive industry, light alloys are an important option for promoting the transition towards electrification and weight reduction. For instance, aluminum alloys are widely used in the bodies of new energy vehicles and the enclosures of battery packs, which can significantly reduce the curb weight, and thereby extend the range, of these vehicles. Magnesium alloys, due to their outstanding shock absorption properties and electromagnetic shielding capabilities, are also gradually being used in precision structural components such as spacecraft brackets and electronic equipment casings. Furthermore, titanium alloys, due to their high specific strength, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature tolerance, have become the ideal materials for components, such as compressor blades of aircraft engines and cabin structures of spacecraft, that operate under high temperatures and heavy loads. Although light alloys have been widely used in many high-end applications, they still face challenges such as insufficient high-temperature performance, complex forming processes, and high corrosion protection requirements. Currently, related research is continuously deepening in directions such as multi-component alloy design, process integration, advanced preparation, and intelligent manufacturing. To further promote the development of light alloys, we are launching this Special Issue of Metals, where we welcome the submission of reviews and articles around the basic research, theoretical calculations, designs, material preparation and characterization, and applications of light alloys.
Prof. Dr. Chonghe Li
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- light alloy
- lightweight high-entropy alloy
- aluminum alloy
- magnesium alloy
- titanium alloy
- magnesium–lithium alloy
- intermetallic compound
- thermodynamics and kinetics
- metallurgy
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