Solidification Processing of Metallic Alloys Obtained from Scrap Recycling

Dear Colleagues,

The increase in the demand for metallic alloys’ mechanical performance and the need to recycle them have boosted fundamental research in several fields. Solidification is a relevant phase transformation playing an essential role in certain steps during the processing of all metallic alloys. It is expected that scrap compositional changes could modify solidification behavior, perhaps in a manner that affects castings’ processing and final properties. The effect of residual elements on graphite morphology in cast iron or the appearance of undesirable phases in certain other industrial alloys are examples of this topic’s relevance.

In this Special Issue, all papers focused on dealing with the effect of scrap compositional changes on the solidification microstructure of industrial alloys are welcome.  The aim is to put together research efforts performed in this field that have acquired more relevance in the last few years.

Prof. Dr. Manuel Castro-Roman
Guest Editor

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