Solidification of Metals—Fundamental Uses and Applications of Modern Alloys
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Metals and Alloys".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2024 | Viewed by 79
Special Issue Editors
Interests: phase-field modelling of microstructure evolution; diffusion in multi-component alloys; thermodynamics of metalls and alloys; high temperature materials; alloy development; solidification; phase separation in nano alloys
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The solidification of metals and alloys is fundamental in metallurgy, with a long history dating back to the Iron Age. It has been naturally exploited over time for processing and forming metals, and a number of issues have been revealed; hence, solidification has become an important area of research in multiple engineering fields, such as casting and welding. Since the millennium, there has been renewed interest in the solidification of alloys, with its application in additive manufacturing, particularly in 3D printing, gaining significant attention. Further complications arise due to the complexity of the materials involved, which are a blend of elements from a broad range within the periodic table, and the technical complexity caused by the fine and multiple heat inputs. Consequently, the studies also involve solid-state problems. However, thanks to the technical advancements in testing and analysis, significant development has been made towards understanding these problems. This Special Issue encompasses the historical significance of the solidification of metals, as well as state-of-the-art processing techniques and research using modern alloys, combined with advanced analytical techniques and computational theories and predictions.
Dr. Nils Warnken
Dr. Hiroto Kitaguchi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- solidification
- additive manufacturing
- welding
- solidification defects
- superalloys
- high-entropy alloys
- computational modelling
- electron microscopy
- tomography
