Symmetry Studies in Metals & Alloys
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Engineering and Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 1
Special Issue Editors
Interests: solidification; alloys; microstructure; corrosion
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: solidification; alloys; microstructure; laser
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: numerical simulation; mathematical modeling; solidification of metal alloys; heat transfer; tribological wear and laser heat treatments of metallic materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Symmetry is a fundamental principle in the study of crystalline solids, particularly metals and alloys. Most metals crystallize into highly symmetric and densely packed structures. These structures are defined by distinct symmetry elements that govern the periodic arrangement of atoms within the lattice. Therefore, symmetry not only dictates the formation of crystallographic phases at the microstructural level but also exerts a strong influence on mechanical strength, texture, deformation response, and atomic diffusivity.
Characterization methods based on crystallographic symmetry have been widely used in recent years for the experimental analysis of metallic materials. Techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD) and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) rely on symmetry to determine crystallographic orientations, phase distributions, and texture evolution. These methods have contributed considerably to clarifying processing–structure–property relationships. Symmetry considerations aid in interpreting anisotropic plasticity, especially in alloys subjected to thermomechanical processing.
In this Special Issue, we invite contributions that explore symmetry topics including, but not limited to, crystallographic structure, mechanical properties, deformation behavior, texture evolution, and solid-state diffusion in both ferrous and non-ferrous alloys. Submissions that advance the understanding of how symmetry influences the properties of metallic materials across various microstructural length scales are particularly encouraged.
Dr. André Barros
Dr. Noé Cheung
Dr. Felipe Bertelli
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Symmetry is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- crystallography
- microstructure
- mechanical properties
- deformation
- diffusion
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