Metals, Volume 14, Issue 11

Through molecular dynamics methods, composite models built with a large scale were employed to investigate the effects of different reinforcements, which were different from those used in most of the similar studies, where only a graphene nanosheet (...

The work described in this article is aimed at investigating the properties of a group of Ti-Zr-Nb alloys. In modern orthopedics and traumatology, the use of materials for bone implants with a minimum modulus of elasticity is becoming increasingly im...

Due to the shortage of primary Al resources and significant consumption of Al resources, recycled Al has become a focus of attention. In the process of recycling Al, the Fe element is the most hazardous impurity element, and the coarse Fe-containing...

This article researches the effect of ultrafine (submicron) tungsten carbide powder addition on the microstructure and mechanical properties of WC-10Co cemented carbide produced by the extrusion of a highly filled polymer. This addition aims to devel...

The strengthening mechanism of Nb, V, and Nb-V micro-alloyed high-strength bolt steels was investigated and compared using microstructural evolution and strength modeling. Optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission elec...

This study focused on synthesizing AlNiCo and CoNi materials using a low-energy milling process. The aim was to explore the formation of low-energy phases in both systems, contrasting with the typical research on phases formed under high-energy condi...

Silicon–ferrite from calcium and aluminum (SFCA) is one of the primary binding phases in sinter. To better investigate the reduction process of SFCA under hydrogen-rich conditions in a blast furnace, isothermal reduction experiments were design...

The material flow behavior during friction stir welding (FSW) plays a critical role in the quality of final joints. In this study, the FSW of LAZ931 duplex Mg alloy was carried out at a rotation speed of 800 rpm and welding speeds of 50, 100, and 200...

Copper alloys with chromium and hafnium offer the possibility of precipitation hardening and combine enhanced strength with high electrical and thermal conductivities. The production process, which starts with raw materials, involves powder productio...

In this work, lithium was preferentially recovered through the low-acid leaching from rare earth molten salt electrolytic slag (REMSES) with a leaching temperature of 60 °C. The influence on lithium extraction was investigated in detail in differ...

In the current study, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and vibrating sample magnetometer techniques were used to examine the impact of milling time on the microstructural and magnetic characteristics of Fe₃₀Co₂₀Ni₂₀Mn₂₀Ti₁₀ (at%) prod...

High-strength steel exhibits complex fracture behavior due to the interplay between shear and necking mechanisms during stamping and forming processes, posing challenges to achieving the dimensional accuracy and reliability demanded for automotive bo...

Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) is widely used in various industries, such as automotive and heavy equipment manufacturing, because of its high productivity and speed, with solid wires being selected based on the mechanical properties required for welde...

This study investigates the optimization of liquid metal leaching for recycling rare earth elements (REEs) from NdFeB magnets, a critical step in addressing the increasing demand for these materials in various high-tech applications. We explored the...

Microstructures in high-purity tantalum (Ta) were analyzed in three directions, focusing on the evolution of stored energy during rolling and heating processes. Results indicated significant fluctuation in the transaction direction (TD) surface, whic...

Cold pilgering is widely utilized in high-end applications for the precise shaping of seamless tubes due to its capacity for large deformation, which reduces the number of deformation processes and shortens production cycles. However, there is a gap...

Additive manufacturing (AM) is a rapidly developing technical field that is becoming an irreplaceable tool to fabricate unique complex-shaped parts in aerospace, the automotive industry, medicine, and so on. One of the most promising directions for A...

The Al-Si alloy prepared by the traditional powder metallurgy method has the problems of difficult sintering and low mechanical properties. In this paper, rotary extrusion combined with rapid solidification/powder metallurgy technology (RS/PM) is pro...

The Co-Cr-Fe-Ni high-entropy alloy (HEA) is particularly suitable for preparing coatings due to its excellent comprehensive properties. In this study, we use the laser cladding method to prepare Co-Cr-Fe-Ni HEA coatings with Co-Cr-Fe-Ni cable-type we...

In recent years, metal chip powders obtained from solid-state processes have shown great potential as a sustainable raw material for powder technologies. The material and fragmentation process of the chips has a significant role in the final characte...

In metal cutting, a large amount of mechanical energy converts into heat, leading to a rapid temperature rise. Excessive heat accelerates tool wear, shortens tool life, and hinders chip breakage. Most existing thermal studies have focused on dry mach...

Obtaining metallic parts via Additive Manufacturing can yield several advantages over using other traditional manufacturing methods such as machining. Material extrusion (MEX) can handle complex shapes with porous structures and, at the present time,...

In this study, a multiscale model is developed through secondary development (UMAT and UEXTERNALDB) in Abaqus with the objective of simulating the thermal deformation process with dynamic recrystallization behavior. The model couples the finite eleme...

The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of straw return on the formation of Fe-Mn colloids in arsenic-contaminated soils and its subsequent influence on arsenic behavior. It was observed that organic matter (SD) resulting from straw...

Titanium metal is primarily produced via the Kroll process, which is characterized by a semi-continuous production flow and a lengthy process cycle, resulting in high production costs. Researchers have explored alternative methods for titanium produc...

This review examines hydrogen embrittlement (HE) in precipitation-hardenable aluminum alloys, focusing on the role of precipitates as hydrogen traps. It covers hydrogen entry mechanisms, the effects of microstructural features such as dislocations an...

The present research focuses on enhancing the mechanical properties and the electrical conductivity of alloys corresponding to the Al-Mg-Zn (two different compositions) and Al-Mg-Si systems, compared with the commercial 6201-T8 and 1350-H16 alloys, b...

Press-hardened steels (PHS), as an alternative to traditional steels and aluminum alloys, combine great mechanical performance with low manufacturing costs. PHS are martensitic steels with ultimate tensile strength (UTS) up to 2000 MPa. These steels...

An investigation of intergranular corrosion (IGC) sensitization in molten nitrate salts of austenitic stainless steel welds of AISI 304, AISI 304H, and AISI321 produced by GTAW with ER 308L and ER 347 fillers was performed. The degree of sensitizatio...

Hybrid nanocomposites have emerged as a groundbreaking class of materials in the aerospace industry, offering exceptional mechanical, thermal, and functional properties. These materials, composed of a combination of metallic matrices (based on alumin...

Though indium has been removed from the fifth list (2023) of critical raw materials for the European Union list of critical metals, its recovery is still of paramount importance due to its wide use in a series of high-tech industries. As its recovery...

The effects of tensile and compressive strain, originating from U-bent deformation, on the corrosion behavior of 304 L stainless steel were studied via analyses of the material’s microstructure and electrochemistry in a 3.5% NaCl solution. In c...

Al_xCoCuNiTi (x = 0, 0.4, and 1) high-entropy alloy coatings on 45 steel substrates were prepared by laser cladding, and their phase structure, microstructure, element partition, and wear behavior were investigated. The results show that the Al_xCoCuNi...

This study evaluated mixing methods for producing graphene oxide-reinforced copper matrix composites aiming for a better dispersion of graphene oxide in the composite, using powder metallurgy techniques. The compacted specimens were prepared by four...

This study examines the microstructure, crystallographic texture evolution, and mechanical properties of stainless steel 316L fabricated through electron beam melting using a stochastic scan strategy at a preheat temperature of 1123 K. X-ray diffract...

This study investigates the reduction in thermal residual stress during the powder bed fusion (PBF) process in a non-standardized shape generated by topology optimization method in lightweight automotive part of brake caliper. While the caliper of th...

Under the global dual-carbon background, heightened public awareness of climate change and strengthened carbon taxation policies are increasing pressure on the steel industry to transition. Given the urgent need for carbon reduction, the exploration...

The development of hydrometallurgical recycling processes for lithium-ion batteries is challenged by the heterogeneity of the electrode powders recovered from end-of-life batteries via physical methods. These electrode materials, known as black mass,...

A novel Ni-Cr-Si-B filler metal (JNi-5) was designed and further fabricated into the amorphous brazing filler metal for joining the GH4169 alloy. The effect of brazing temperature on the microstructure and mechanical properties of GH4169 joints was i...

The use of digital twin and shadow concepts for industrial material processes has introduced new approaches to bridge the gap between physical and cyber manufacturing processes. Consequently, many multidisciplinary areas, such as advanced sensor tech...

The present article is an exploration of metamaterial structures exhibiting auxetic properties. The study shows the effect of three geometric parameters of re-entrant auxetic cells, namely, the internal initial cell angle (θ₀), the strut length...

In the pre-reduction cyclone of the HIsarna process, both thermal decomposition and gas reduction of the injected iron ores occur simultaneously at gas temperatures of 1723–1773 K. In this study, the kinetics of the thermal decomposition of thr...

Despite the dismantling structures that are submerged to significant depths of water during the decommissioning of nuclear power plants, there is limited research on deep-water laser cutting processes. A self-designed pressurized chamber was used in...

An ultrafine-grained Al₇₁Ni_14.5Co_14.5/CNT poly-quasicrystal (QC/CNT) composite was synthesized using spark plasma sintering of powder components developed through electroless Ni-P/CNT plating of Co particles and mechanical alloying. The performance o...

Copper’s high thermal and electrical conductivity enables its application in heat exchangers and high-frequency components. For those applications, additive manufacturing has advantages with respect to functional integration, miniaturization, a...

This study evaluated the corrosion inhibitory effects of Ruta graveolens leaf extract for 304 stainless steel in 1 M HCl. The analysis of the leaf extract using HPLC indicated that the primary compounds present in the leaf extract were rutin, caffeic...

This paper presents equations derived from thermodynamic equations for calculating the liquidus and solidus temperatures, the liquidus slope, and the partition ratio for solidification simulations. The constants of these equations can be easily deter...

Wire-arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) is widely applied in the aerospace, automotive, defense, and other industries. As such, the study of the formation and evolution mechanism of grains to achieve precise control over the performance of additive pa...

The effect of a high static magnetic field (HSMF) on the evolution of cube texture in directionally solidified Fe-3.0 wt. % Si alloy was studied. The results show that the <001> crystal orientation of an α-Fe single crystal was parallel t...

Mining is an indisputable pillar of the world economy, and it faces constant challenges that demand technological innovations and continuous adaptation [...]