Heat Treatment and Mechanical Behavior of Steels and Alloys

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, the heat treatment of steel and metal alloys has undergone an intense transformation, driven by both increasing industrial demands and global sustainability trends. Modern heat treatment technologies focus not only on achieving high levels of mechanical properties such as strength, hardness, or fracture toughness, but also on significant reduction of the energy consumption and the carbon footprint of production processes. Properly designed heat treatment processes allow the microstructure of materials to be precisely controlled, making it possible to tailor their mechanical properties to the specific requirements of end applications.

This Special Issue of Metals presents the latest research and developments in the field of heat treatment of steel and metal alloys, focusing on innovative process control methods, new material solutions, and environmentally friendly technologies. The papers published respond to current industry challenges and point to developments that combine high technological performance with environmental concerns.

Dr. Magdalena Barbara Jabłońska
Dr. Grzegorz Korpala
Dr. Marek Wojtaszek
Dr. Marek Tkocz
Dr. Joanna Kulasa
Guest Editors

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