The mechanical properties of ex-situ and in-situ metallic glass matrix composites (MGMCs)
have proven to be both scientifically unique and of potentially important for practical …

The growing demand for electric energy will require expansion of the amount of nuclear
power production in many countries of the world. Research and development in this field will …

Zr-ion irradiation was performed on pure Zr, Zr-2.5 Nb, and Zr-5Nb to a dose of 0.5 or 5 dpa
at 573 K. The irradiation induced defects, alloying element redistribution, precipitation, and …

Synchrotron X-ray diffraction was applied to study the evolution of lattice strain and stresses
in both phases of pearlitic steel during a tensile test. The advantage of the methodology …

Nanolayered, bimetallic composites are receiving increased attention due to an exceptional
combination of strength and thermal stability not possible from their coarse-layered …

In situ neutron diffraction has been carried out on fast neutron irradiated Zr–2.5 Nb pressure
tube and non-irradiated Zr–2.5 Nb pressure tube samples, with tensile deformation applied …

Niobium alloys have found extensive application in industries, such as aerospace, nuclear
reactor, and emerging electronic technologies, owing to their high melting point, low density …

The in-service properties and performance of dual-phase Zr and Ti alloys depend on their
crystallographic texture, which develops during hot-working and is affected by interactions …

Nb and Sn are major alloying elements in Zr alloys. In this study, the microstructure,
mechanical properties, corrosion behavior, cytocompatibility and magnetic resonance …

To further improve the service performance of Zr-2.5 Nb alloy worked as pressure tubes in
pressurized heavy water reactors, more investigation about the microstructure and …