The excellent microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-Cu alloy deposited using the Direct Energy Deposition (DED) process has been shown in previous studies, which is the most likely aluminum alloy material to meet the load-bearing requirement...
Tungsten (W) fiber-reinforced tungsten (Wf/W) composite with ultra-high strength and high-temperature resistance is considered an attractive candidate material for plasma-facing materials (PFM) in future fusion reactors. The main component of Wf/W co...
The as-cast alloy of nickel-based single-crystal superalloy was used as the research object. After four hours of solution treatment at 1315 °C, four cooling rates (water cooling (WC), air cooling (AC) and furnace cooling (FC1/FC2)) were used to r...
In order to improve the high-temperature oxidation resistance of refractory high-entropy alloys (RHEAs), we used micro-arc oxidation (MAO) technology to prepare ceramic coatings on AlTiCrVZr alloy, and the effects of voltage on the microstructure and...
In this paper, through high-temperature tensile tests of 55NiCrMoV7 steel, high-temperature fracture behavior, microstructure evolution, and carbide distribution characteristics of both the thermal–mechanical coupling zone (fracture zone) and t...
Al-Mg-Sc-Zr alloy processed via laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) is poised for significant application in aerospace, where its high-temperature capabilities are paramount for the safety and longevity of engineered structures. This study offers a system...
Graphene oxide (GO) has been verified to ameliorate the performance attenuation of cement-based materials exposed to high temperatures; however, its efficacy on cement-based materials containing recycled fine aggregates (RFAs) remains ambiguous. Ther...
Water-cooled wall tubes are susceptible to high-temperature corrosion during service. Applying high-performance coatings via laser cladding on the tube surfaces can significantly enhance corrosion resistance and extend the service life of the tubes,...
The effects of Al–5Ti–0.8C and the rare-earth element La on the microstructure and high-temperature mechanical properties of ZL205A alloy were investigated. We found that the grains of 0.1%La + 0.3%Al–5Ti–0.8C alloy were fine,...
This study prepares Ni50(AlNbTiV)50-xY2O3 complex concentrated alloy composite coatings and analyzes their microstructure, phase composition, and high-temperature performance. The results indicate that each coating is composed of FCC phases, includin...
The present study investigates the tensile behavior and microstructure evolution of the 6082 aluminum alloy aged with high temperature. A universal testing machine was applied to explore the tensile behavior, while features of the fracture surface we...
The combination of linear friction welding (LFW) and hot forming processes is limited due to a lack of research on the high-temperature flow behavior and microstructure evolution of welded joints. In this paper, an electric-assisted high-temperature...
In this study, post-welding aging treatments were applied to a novel Ni-based superalloy GH4065A inertia friction welding (IFW) joint to improve its high-temperature properties. The effect of aging treatment on the microstructure and creep resistance...
Cr–Al alloys are attracting much attention as heat- and corrosion-resistant coating materials due to their excellent high-temperature properties. In order to investigate the effect of aluminum content on the microstructure and oxidation resista...
Here, 0.3 wt.%Zr was introduced in an Al-4 wt.%Cu-0.5 wt.%Mn-0.1 wt.%Fe alloy to investigate its influence on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the alloy. The microstructures of both as-cast and T6-treated Al–Cu–Mn–Fe...
This study investigates the microstructural evolution and damage mechanisms of the nickel-based single-crystal superalloy DD9-thermal barrier coating (TBC) system under 1050 °C high-temperature oxidation, while conducting a comparative analysis of ox...
The effect of high-temperature thermomechanical treatment (HTMT) with plastic deformation by rolling in austenitic region on the microstructure and mechanical properties of 12% chromium ferritic-martensitic steel EP-823 is investigated. The features...
In this paper, the effects of Ni content on the room and elevated temperature (250 °C) tensile strength of Al-7Si-1.5Cu-0.4Mg-0.3Mn-0.1RE-xNi (x = 0, 0.3, 0.6, 0.9 wt.%) alloys were investigated, along with microstructure characterization and ten...
This study was aimed to investigate the effect of steel, polypropylene (PP), and hybrid (steel + PP) fibers on high-temperature mechanical properties of reactive powder concrete (RPC). The mechanical properties considered are cubic compressive streng...
The investigation on geopolymers has intrigued broad interests in the past decades, due to the requirements for the recycling of aluminosilicate solid wastes, such as red mud, slags, sludges and demolished concrete. Previous studies have demonstrated...
The oxidation behavior and microstructural evolution of the nanostructure of Fe-Cr-Al oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) alloys prepared by spark plasma sintering were investigated by high-temperature oxidation experiments in air at 1200 °C for 100...
In this work, we reveal in detail the effects of high-temperature treatment in air at 600 °C on the microstructure as well as the physico-chemical and electrochemical properties of boron-doped diamond (BDD) electrodes. The thermal treatment of fr...
The extremely harsh environment of the high temperature plasma imposes strict requirements on the construction materials of the first wall in a fusion reactor. In this work, a refractory alloy system, WTaVTiZrx, with low activation and high entropy,...
In this work, we study the effect of high-temperature thermomechanical treatment (HTMT) with deformation in the austenite region on the microstructure, tensile properties, impact toughness, and fracture features of advanced low-activation 12% chromiu...
Introducing the oxidation-resistant coating on Zr alloy is considered to be one of the potential solutions for accident-tolerant fuel (ATF) materials. In this study, pure Cr coatings were prepared on a Zircaloy-4 (Zry-4) alloy surface by multi-arc io...
In this study, changes in the basic physical properties, mineral composition, mass, and microstructure of layered sandstone were evaluated following heat treatment at 200–800 °C. Dynamic impact compression tests were performed using a split...
This paper presents a comprehensive study conducted to optimize the mechanical properties for a laser-melting-deposition fabricated TC31 (Ti-Al-Sn-Zr-Mo-Nb-W-Si) alloy, which is a newly developed high-temperature alloy used in the aerospace industry....
Concrete has low porosity and compact microstructure, and thus can be vulnerable to high temperature, and the increasing application of various types of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) in concrete makes its high-temperature resistant beha...
The microstructure, high-temperature tensile properties and fracture behavior of the Mg-10Gd-5Y-0.5Zr alloy after thermo-mechanical processing (pre-tension between solution and aging treatment) were investigated. The pre-deformed alloy shows the acce...
In this paper, JMatPro thermodynamic software, OM, SEM, TEM, and EPMA were used to study the microstructure and mechanical properties of SA738 Gr.B nuclear power steel after tempering at 630–710 °C. When tempered within the range of 630&nda...
This study investigates the mechanical properties and microstructure of basalt fiber (BF) and nanoalumina (NA)-modified ultra-high-performance concrete with recycled aggregates (UHPC-RA) under high-temperature conditions. The effects of different rep...
The inorganic structure formed at the stage of setting of the geopolymer binder ensures high durability of the material under high-temperature conditions. However, changes in the microstructure of the material are observed. The purpose of the study w...
To obtain Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu-xSb (x = 0, 25, 28, and 31) high-temperature lead-free solder antimony was added to Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu solder. The microstructure, thermal properties, and mechanical behavior of the solder alloy prepared were studied by using JSM...
Ti-6Al-4V alloys are used in various industrial fields such as aircraft parts due to its excellent specific strength and mechanical properties. A high-temperature forming technology has been applied because it is difficult to process complex shapes....
In this study, graphene-oxide (GO)-reinforced Ti–Al–Sn–Zr–Mo–Nb–Si high-temperature titanium-alloy-matrix composites were fabricated by powder metallurgy. The mixed powders with well-dispersed GO sheets were obtain...
FeCrMnNi high-entropy alloys prepared by vacuum induction melting were tested and characterized using an X-ray diffractometer, a scanning electron microscope, a micro hardness tester and a universal tensile tester to investigate the effects of the he...
The microstructures and high-temperature tensile properties of as-aged Mg-6Zn-1Mn-4Sn-(0.1, 0.5 and 1.0) Y (wt.%, ZMT614-Y) alloys were investigated by optical microscopy (OM), X-ray diffractometer (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmiss...
To improve high-temperature oxidation resistance for Ti6Al4V alloy, AlxCoCrCuyFeNi (x = 0, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1.0; y = 1.0, 0.7, 0.5, 0.3, 0, x + y = 1.0) high-entropy alloy (HEA) coatings were prepared on the Ti6Al4V alloy substrate by a laser cladding...
In order to investigate the effect of Cr content on the microstructures and oxidation wear properties of high-boron high-speed steel (HBHSS), so as to explore oxidation wear resistant materials (e.g., hot rollers), a scanning electron microscope, an...
To develop and design new alloy materials with lightweight and superior comprehensive performance. In this study, a MgAlTiVFeCo lightweight high-entropy alloy (LW-HEA) was fabricated via mechanical alloying and spark plasma sintering (SPS) to investi...
This paper described systematically the changes in microstructure and mechanical properties of Inconel 783 alloy after a considerably long time (equivalently 55,000 h, about 76.4 months) of thermal exposure. Based on the Inconel 783 alloy bolts of an...
The deformation microstructures formed by novel multistage high-temperature thermomechanical treatment (HTMT) and their effect on the mechanical properties of austenitic reactor steel are investigated. It is shown that HTMT with plastic deformation a...
Micro-structured surface functional materials were widely used in electronics, batteries, solar cells, and many other products. However, oxidation at high temperatures greatly affects the material service life and performance. This study focuses on t...
One hundred and thirty-five degree clock rolling significantly improves the texture homogeneity of tantalum sheets along the thickness, but a distinctly fragmented substructure is formed within {111} (<111>//normal direction (ND)) and {100} (&l...
Synthetic fibers can effectively inhibit the formation and propagation of micro-cracks in concrete, significantly reducing the number and scale of cracks within the concrete matrix, thereby enhancing the concrete’s crack resistance and seepage...
Ti65 alloy (Ti-5.8Al-4.0Sn-3.5Zr-0.5Mo-0.4Si-0.3Nb-1.0Ta-0.8W-0.05C) is the newly developed high temperature titanium alloy optimized from Ti60 alloys. The long-term service temperature of the alloy is as high as 650 °C, which is unattainable wit...
In recent years, with the continuous improvement in the requirements for automobile steel formability, complex phase steel with high formability (CH steel) has been widely used. In the present study, the microstructure of CH steel was regulated using...
High silicon and molybdenum (SiMo) ductile iron is commonly used for car exhaust systems, and its micro-structural dispersity depends on intrinsic parameters, which include alloy composition and inoculation efficiency, as well as extrinsic factors, s...
Ru/C multilayer mirrors with a period of 2.5 nm and 150 bilayers were studied under high-temperature annealing and long-term storage. A general increase in the reflectivity was observed after annealing at different temperatures from 300 to 700 °C...
The current work systematically investigated the microstructure, texture evolution, and mechanical properties of MDFed Mg-13Gd-4Y-2Zn-0.5Zr (wt%) alloy (GWZ) on the condition of high and low temperature cycle deformation. The high and low temperature...
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