Researchers used Argonne's Advanced Photon Source to capture how the microstructure of metals evolves in real time during 3D ...

In recent years, additive manufacturing technology has attracted considerable attention from various stakeholders. Among the different techniques, Arc wire-based direct energy deposition (DED) has ...

The properties of steel can be improved in terms of fatigue, weldability, hardness, wear and corrosion resistance, ductility, and tensile strength by either alloy addition or heat treatment processes.

Effect of iron (Fe) content on the microstructure and mechanical properties of aluminum alloys has been investigated in primary A356 and secondary 356 lost foam castings. Increasing Fe content from ...

Evolution has produced many biological materials – a treasure trove for science. These natural materials often possess extraordinary mechanic properties and are ideally adapted for their purpose.

AA2024 is a heat-treatable aluminum-copper alloy that comprises aluminum, copper, magnesium, silicon, iron, and manganese. It provides an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, high tensile strength, and ...

What is Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD)? Electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), also known as backscatter Kikuchi diffraction (BKD), is a powerful characterization technique used to analyze ...

Cordierite has been the cost-effective material of choice for diesel particulate filters (DPFs) for heavy duty vehicles due to its combination of excellent thermal shock resistance, filtration ...

An international group of researchers from the Beijing University of Technology, led by Professors Xiaoyan Song and Chao Hou, have proposed an innovative strategy for preparing immiscible bimetals to ...