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Applied Research on Microstructure of Casting Alloys

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Metals and Alloys".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 December 2024 | Viewed by 1279

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Chemical Science and Material Technologies, Italian National Research Council, CNR, Rome, Italy
Interests: alloy; steel; cast irons
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Dear Colleagues,

Applied research on the microstructure of casting alloys focuses on understanding and optimizing the internal structure of materials used in casting processes. The microstructure of casting alloys plays a crucial role in determining the mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties of the final products. This research aims to enhance the performance, durability, and reliability of cast components by investigating factors such as composition, cooling rate, solidification process, and heat treatment.

Researchers utilize various analytical techniques, such as optical microscopy, electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and thermal analysis, to examine and characterize the microstructural features of casting alloys. This includes identifying the presence of different phases, defects such as voids or inclusions, and grain size and morphology.

By understanding the microstructure, researchers can evaluate the impact of different processing parameters on material properties, such as strength, hardness, ductility, and corrosion resistance. This knowledge allows for the development of optimized casting processes and the selection of appropriate alloys for specific applications.

Applied research on the microstructure of casting alloys also involves exploring advanced techniques like computer simulations and modeling to predict and control the formation of microstructural features. Such models help in designing casting processes that minimize defects, promote uniform solidification, and improve the overall quality of cast components.

Ultimately, through applied research on the microstructure of casting alloys, scientists and engineers aim to enhance the reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness of cast components used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, energy, and more.

We welcome your submissions to this Special Issue.

Dr. Giuliano Angella
Prof. Dr. Marcin Górny
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Keywords

  • casting alloys
  • microstructure analysis
  • material properties
  • solidification process
  • casting defects
  • alloy composition

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Wear Behaviors of the Surface of Duplex Cast Steel after the Burnishing Process
by Grzegorz Stradomski, Joanna Fik, Zbigniew Lis, Dariusz Rydz and Arkadiusz Szarek
Materials 2024, 17(8), 1914; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17081914 - 21 Apr 2024
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Abstract
Duplex steel and cast steels have a wide range of applications in many industrial sectors, for example, oil extraction, printing, petrochemical industry, energy—exhaust gases desulphurization systems, seawater desalination plants, and the shipbuilding industry. The machine elements can be produced with different techniques, which [...] Read more.
Duplex steel and cast steels have a wide range of applications in many industrial sectors, for example, oil extraction, printing, petrochemical industry, energy—exhaust gases desulphurization systems, seawater desalination plants, and the shipbuilding industry. The machine elements can be produced with different techniques, which determine the operational properties. A material with the same chemical composition made as a casting will have worse mechanical properties than, for example, a forged element. This depends on the microstructure, its fragmentation and its morphology. However, the costs of casting are lower than, for example, forging, and, in addition, not all shapes obtainable in the casting process can be made using metal–plastic working methods. This article presents research results concerning the influence of the burnishing process on the properties of the duplex cast steel surface layer. The purpose of the research was to verify the impact of static pressure roller burnishing (SPRB) parameters on the wear of the surface layer of duplex cast steel. The subject of the research was cast steel in the GX2CrNiMoN22-5-3 grade—according to PN-EN 10283:2019—that was burnished using 15 variants of technological parameters. Then, the samples were subjected to surface wear tests using the INSTRON 8874 device. On the basis of the observed wear appearances, the acting wear mechanisms are defined and evaluated according their contribution to the wear behavior. Detailed information about the wear phenomena will help industries to minimize their maintenance losses related to surface wear. The possibility of shaping surface properties by mechanical burnishing is part of the current direction of surface engineering development. This technology, combined with a high-potential material such as duplex cast steel, makes it possible to increase wear resistance. Full article
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