Microstructure and Deformation of Metals and Alloys

Dear Colleagues,

In today's material science and engineering, the demand for high-performance materials is increasing. Pure metals, alloys, and rare earth metals and alloys play a key role in many fields, such as electronics, optics, and semiconductors. With the continuous progress of technology, the performance requirements of metal materials are getting higher and higher. It is of great scientific significance and practical application value to study the plastic deformation process of metal blanks based on numerical simulation and experimental research.

This Special Issue aims to explore the plastic deformation process of metal billets through numerical simulation technology. Specifically, we focus on understanding the microstructure evolution during plastic deformation processes such as rolling and provide innovative practical guidance for the plastic deformation mechanism of large-sized billets. We aim to optimize the deformation process, improve the quality and performance of materials, and predict the deformation behavior and failure mode of materials to meet the needs of specific application fields.

In this Special Issue, we welcome original research articles and reviews. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

1. Finite element studies on plastic deformation of metals.
2. Microstructure evolution of metal billets during plastic deformation.
3. Explore a new process for obtaining fine grains of metal.
4. Study the stress and strain distribution during the deformation process of metals.
5. The application of metal/plastic deformation across specific industries.

Related fields can also involve (but are not limited to) rare earth aluminum alloys, rare earth magnesium alloys, rare earth titanium alloys, rare earth master alloys, rare earth steel materials, and rare earth transition metal-based alloys.

Prof. Dr. Shengcan Ma
Guest Editor

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