This study investigated a strategy for simultaneous improving in the strength and ductility of the directly quenched ultra-high strength low alloy steel via low-temperature tempering. To stabilize the microstructure, sub-zero treatment was also …

The present study successfully utilizes friction stir processing (FSP) as a surface engineering tool on an AA4343-clad AA3003 sheet to improve the interfacial strength through microstructural homogenization. Compared to the base material …

Si-deposited and Si–B–Y co-deposited coatings were prepared on the Ti–6Al–4V alloy using the pack cementation technique. The microstructures of the coatings, as well as their high-temperature wear performance and mechanisms, were comparatively …

The corrosion resistance of a biodegradable Mg‒4Zn alloy, severely deformed by equal channel angular pressing (ECAP) and simple shear extrusion (SSE), was investigated and formulated in terms of different microstructural features. The grain size …

A bimodal-grained microstructure is formed in the Mg–14Gd–0.2Sn alloy extruded with a small extrusion ratio of 7 (E7 alloy), containing a large number of fine dynamic recrystallized (DRXed) grains with an average size of ~ 1.11 μm. In comparison …

Wire electron beam additive manufacturing has been used to build a wall from Al–12Si wire on an AA5056 substrate. The microstructures composed of aluminum dendrites and Al/Si eutectics have been revealed along with heat-affected bands where …

The improving of metallic biomaterials, such as Co-Cr-Mo alloys, is an important task for increasing the durability of orthopedic implants. In this study, the deformation method of the Co-28Cr-6Mo alloy including hot forging and subsequent radial …

In order to study the forms of boron in Al-B alloys with lower boron content, and expand the application scope of Al-B alloys with lower boron content. Al-1B alloy was prepared by mechanical alloying and vacuum sintering, the formation and …

Underwater friction stir welding (UwFSW) of dissimilar brass (CuZn40) and aluminum (AA1100-O) joints have a more pronounced effect on the microstructure and crystallographic texture evolution than classical open-air friction stir welding (C-AFSW).

6061 Aluminium alloy was treated with plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) in an alkaline silicate-base electrolyte. Recycled glass particles from consumer goods waste were added to the electrolyte in order to investigate the impact of these …

This study has systematically investigated the effect of Y content on the microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of the Mg–Y–Cu–Ni alloy system. Four alloys, Mg(98−x)YxCu1Ni1 (x = 1, 2, 3, and 4 at.%), were fabricated and compared in …

Microalloying is a crucial method for enhancing alloy properties. Magnesium (Mg) is the primary strengthening element in 6xxx alloys, while zinc (Zn) plays a similar role in 7xxx alloys. However, the combined addition of Mg and Zn and its impact …

A 50%-rolled Zr-2.5Nb alloy sheet was annealed in lower (700 °C) and upper (800 °C) α-Zr + β-Zr dual-phase regions, respectively, followed by water quenching. Microstructural features were meticulously characterized and analyzed using electron …

7075 aluminum alloy has significant attraction in the field of lightweight materials, but its poor wear resistance limits its application. Therefore, in this study, the optimal wear-resistant weld seam was prepared by adjusting the FSP (Friction …

The present work deals with the mechanical and microstructural characterization of Al6061/3 wt% Graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) fabricated through the bottom pouring stir casting technique. Magnesium (Mg) as a wetting agent (1 wt%) was incorporated …

In this work, the effect of Zn content and homogenization treatment on the mechanical properties and corrosion behavior of the Mg-Y-Zn alloys was systematically investigated. When the Zn content in the as-cast alloys is increased to 3%, the Mg24Y5 …

High-energy ultrasound plays an important role in enhancing the uniform distribution of reinforcing particles inside the composites. In this work, the effect of different ultrasonic power (0–1000 W) on the solidification microstructure and …

In this study, a high-strength maraging stainless steel (CX stainless steel) was prepared using selective laser melting (SLM) technology. Solution aging was employed to enhance the microstructure and mechanical properties of the printed part. The …

In order to improve the performance of snow tires for automobiles, it is important to develop Kerf with an ultra-thin thickness under 0.4 mm. However, the reduced thickness requires further improved mechanical properties, such as strength …