Recent Advances in Microstructure and Properties of Metals and Alloys (2nd Edition)
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 March 2026 | Viewed by 329
Special Issue Editors
Interests: corrosion; metallography; microstructure; metals; mechanical properties; SEM; light microscopy
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Interests: solification of metals; aluminium alloys; magnesium alloys; casting of metals; mechanical properties of metallic metarials; microstructure
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Metallic materials are polycrystalline materials widely used in the production of many elements and engineering structures. The microstructure and technological production process of alloys are fundamental determinants of their mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties and, in many cases, constitute a major limiting factor in their use in many industrial applications. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the latest research in the field of metals, their alloy microstructures, and their implications for material performance. The continuous development of manufacturing processes means that research on these issues remains current.
This Special Issue will present the latest achievements in testing the properties of metallic materials produced using various manufacturing technologies, including heat treatment, as well as considerations regarding the relationship between innovative technological parameters, manufacturing technologies, and welding and production methods; the microstructure whose evolution they influence; and the properties of the obtained products.
This Special Issue on “Recent Advances in Microstructure and Properties of Metals and Alloys (2nd Edition)” will serve as a valuable resource for materials scientists, engineers, and technologists, offering a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between the microstructures and properties of alloys.
Dr. Marzena Lachowicz
Dr. Erdem Karakulak
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- microstructure characterization
- phase transformations
- material properties
- mechanical properties
- corrosion resistance
- manufacturing technology
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