Shock resisting cold work tool steel is one of the most applicable steels for several applications such as cutting sheets, chisels, hammers, etc. It has been categorized according to its characteristic properties into different categories as hot and...
The anisotropic mechanical properties of selective laser melting (SLM)-processed Ti-6Al-4V (TC4) alloy hinder its deployment in polar marine equipment. This study systematically probes the relationships between laser scanning strategies (unidirection...
STS304L is widely used in liquefied natural gas cargo containment systems for cryogenic liquefied gas storage because of its excellent mechanical properties at low temperatures. However, unpredictable sloshing impacts can induce excessive plastic def...
Titanium alloys are widely used in many fields because of their excellent comprehensive properties. However, its poor friction and wear properties limit its many potential applications. In general, the surface roughness of important parts manufacture...
Ni-based superalloys are widely used to manufacture gas turbine core components, but reports on the reliability of superalloys at cryogenic temperatures are still limited. Considering the actual application of superalloys in the field of cryogenic te...
In this work, the corrosion behavior of an AA6012 aluminum alloy, submitted to a T6 strengthening treatment (solubilization and aging), and later to a severe plastic deformation, through equal channel angular pressing (ECAP) was studied. Some of thes...
The effect of quenching on the corrosion resistance of Mg-7Y-1.5Nd alloy was investigated. The as-cast alloy was homogenized at 535 °C for 24 h, followed by quenching in air, water, and liquid nitrogen. Then, all of the samples were peak-aged at 225...
When placed under cryogenic temperatures (below −180 °C), metallic materials undergo structural changes that can improve their service life. This process, known as cryogenic treatment (CrT), has received extensive research attention over th...
AISI H13 die steel specimens were subjected to heating at 1020 °C followed by oil quenching and double tempering at 520 °C. Subsequently, these specimens were subjected to deep cryogenic treatment at −185 °C in liquid nitrogen envir...
The aim of this study is to investigate the low-cycle fatigue (LCF) properties of an AISI 304L welded joint based on experimental data. The influential parameters on the LCF such as the specimen thickness, strain ratio and cryogenic temperature were...
This experimental study delves into the intricate mechanics of stress concentration and fatigue behavior exhibited by 9% Ni steel welded joints under cryogenic conditions. The study specifically examines butt-welded, fillet longitudinal, and fillet t...
The severe work hardening phenomenon generated in the machining of Inconel 718 is harmful to continue cutting processes, while being good for the component’s service performance. This paper investigates the performance of cryogenic assisted mac...
As global warming accelerates, the Paris Agreement has emphasized the urgent need for technologies that reduce and manage carbon dioxide emissions. Consequently, carbon capture and storage (CCS) has emerged as a critical area of research. For the saf...
Cryogenic storage systems require precise management of boil-off gas (BOG) to prevent pressure buildup caused by external heat ingress. This study investigates sloshing-induced heat transfer and BOG generation in a double-shell vacuum-insulated cryog...
The effect of deep cryogenic treatment (DCT) on the artificial ageing kinetics of a SiC particles reinforced aluminum alloy composite (SiCp-Al) is experimentally studied in this paper. The evolutions of both macro-properties (i.e., yield strength and...
Ambient and cryogenic surface mechanical attrition treatments (SMAT) are applied to bcc iron plate. Both processes result in significant surface grain refinement down to the ultrafine-grained regime; the cryogenic treatment results in a 45% greater g...
This study focuses on the low-cycle fatigue behavior and microstructural damage mechanisms of 316L austenitic stainless steel in cryogenic environments to enhance understanding of its fatigue performance and failure mechanisms over a wide temperature...
In the cryogenic-ultrasonic elliptical vibration cutting (UEVC) of TB9 titanium alloy, high-strain-rate deformation occurs, and its cryogenic dynamic deformation behavior and constitutive model are crucial for analyzing the cutting process. Static st...
The present work deals with studies on the dynamic behavior of ultrafine grained AA2519 alloy synthesized via cryogenic forging (CF) and room temperature forging (RTF) techniques. A split-Hopkinson pressure bar was used to perform high strain rate te...
An AZ31 magnesium (Mg) alloy sheet with a bimodal non-basal texture (BNT sample) exhibits significant potential for a lightweight component design in the aerospace field. However, its mechanical properties and microstructure characteristics during pl...
Prenylated flavonoids from hops (Humulus lupulus L.) represent a distinctive class of bioactive compounds with notable antioxidant and health-promoting properties. This study investigated the extraction behavior and quantitative profiles of three maj...
This study investigates the mode-II delamination performance of filament-wound unidirectional composites with different types of epoxies as their matrix phase under room and cryogenic temperatures. A typical vacuum infusion resin, an aerospace-grade...
Due to excellent performance, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), being sealing material, is widely used in chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, energy engineering and other sectors. However, due to obvi...
As the urgency for carbon-neutral fuels grows in response to global warming and environmental pollution, liquid hydrogen, with its high energy density, emerges as a promising candidate. Stored at temperatures below 20 K, liquid hydrogen’s conta...
For constructing marine liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel/storage tanks, high manganese steel is being recognized as an alternative to stainless steel, nickel alloy, and aluminum alloy. In this study, the nonlinear tensile behavior of high manganese s...
Medium Mn lightweight steels with a relatively higher Mn content of 9–12 wt% have been actively developed recently to meet the demands of crashworthiness and lightweight vehicles. In this study, a combined intensive quenching (IQ) and deep cryo...
Cryogenic deformation can improve the strength and plasticity of Al–Li alloy, although the underlying mechanism is still not yet well understood. The effects of cryogenic temperature on the tensile properties and microstructure of an Al–Cu–Li alloy w...
Most existing creep studies on NEPE propellant focus on room and high temperatures, lacking systematic investigation into low-temperature creep damage. In this work, uniaxial creep tests at −10 °C, −30 °C and −50 °C unde...
The global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) has led to a significant increase in the number of LNG carriers (LNGCs), consequently elevating the risk of operational accidents. Unlike conventional vessels, LNGCs present a high risk of fire and ex...
Rotavator blades are prone to significant wear because of the abrasive nature of sand particles. The aim of this research work is to investigate the effect of cryogenic treatment and post tempering on abrasive wear behavior, in the presence of angula...
The most important technical issue in the shipbuilding industry regarding liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier cargo containment systems (CCS) is securing the structural reliability of the primary barrier, which is in direct contact with the LNG. Frac...
This study investigates the impact of cryogenic treatment duration on the mechanical properties and microstructural evolution of 6082 aluminum alloy subjected to subsequent artificial aging. Tensile tests were conducted using an electronic universal...
In this work, the microstructure, hardness, tensile and yield strength, and wear resistance of X210CrW12 steel are examined in relation to the impacts of deep cryogenic treatment. In order to achieve this, deep cryogenic treatment at −180 °C was appl...
Rapid transfer of large cryogenic models between ambient and cryogenic environments causes severe thermal shocks to the dry air system, threatening dew-point stability and equipment safety. Using CFD, this study builds a 1:1 model of a cryogenic tran...
The aim of this study is to investigate the applicability of automatic plasma arc welding (PAW) to cryogenic materials used in liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel storage tanks based on experimental data. The mechanical properties of the materials were...
Due to increasing demand in manufacturing industries, process optimization has become a major area of focus for researchers. This research optimizes the cryogenic machining of aerospace titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V for industrial applications by studying...
The work hardening behavior of α + θ UFG steel related to α + θ two phase microstructure is more complicated than that of single-phase materials. Very few studies have been conducted on the work hardening of α + θ...
Patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) have an elevated risk of developing chronic psychiatric and behavioral disorders, including impairments in motor function, memory deficits, anxiety, and depression. Although a substantial body of work has ad...
This study investigated the micromechanical and tribological properties of WE43 alloy (Mg-Y-Nd-Zr) alloy subjected to cryogenic treatment and precipitation hardening. Microindentation tests were carried out in the range of load from 100 to 1000 mN. T...
A single-phase FCC structure of the Fe50Mn20Ni20Cr10 high-entropy alloy (HEA) was fabricated by vacuum arc melting. The mechanical properties and deformation mechanisms at both ambient and cryogenic temperatures were systematically investigated. The...
A Cu-1.79Ti-0.39Cr-0.1Mg (wt.%) alloy was prepared by a vacuum induction melting furnace in a high-purity argon atmosphere. The effects of room temperature rolling and cryogenic rolling on the microstructure, textures, and mechanical properties of th...
The deformation behaviors of Co0.96Cr0.76Fe0.85Ni1.01Hf0.40 eutectic high-entropy alloy (EHEA) under high strain rates have been investigated at both room temperature (RT, 298 K) and liquid nitrogen temperature (LNT, 77 K). The current Co0.96Cr0.76Fe...
The paper investigates changes in the structure, microhardness, and sclerometrical and tribological properties of a Mg-Y-Nd alloy under the influence of deep cryogenic treatment (DCT) in combination with heat treatment. The solution treatment was car...
Metallic foams find their applicability in complex systems that operate under both real-life conditions (Earth living conditions) and extreme temperature conditions (low or high temperatures). In this paper, the main mechanical properties of closed-c...
Aluminum matrix composites have been widely used in aerospace and automotive fields due to their excellent physical properties. Cryogenic treatment was successfully adopted to improve the performance of aluminum alloy components, while its effect and...
In this work, the tensile deformation mechanisms of the Fe55Co17.5Cr12.5Ni10Mo5−xCx-based medium-entropy alloy at room temperature (R.T.), 77 K, and 4.2 K are studied. The formation of micro-defects and martensitic transformation to delay the c...
Hydrogen is used as a fuel in various fields, such as aviation, space, and automobiles, due to its high specific energy. Hydrogen can be stored as a compressed gas at high pressure and as a liquid at cryogenic temperatures. In order to keep liquid hy...
Spacecraft and satellites are equipped with cryogenic storage systems to maintain instruments and engines at optimal operating temperatures. However, in cryogenic storage tanks, the steep temperature gradient along the pipeline (arising from sections...
We present an experimental apparatus to investigate electron transport and thermalization in cryogenic para-hydrogen crystal matrices. This paper describes the techniques used to grow and characterize the cryogenic para-hydrogen crystals, the optical...
The effects of deep cryogenic treatment (DCT) on the wear behavior of different tool steels have been widely reported in the scientific literature with uneven results. Some tool steels show a significant improvement in their wear resistance when they...
of 5