Shear punch testing, as a cost-efficient miniature testing technique for investigating the
mechanical properties under shear loading conditions, was utilized for the first time to …

In recent years, the demand for high strength materials such as aerospace, offshore plant,
energy, and manufacturing has increased due to the need for stability and reliability in …

While direct aging of Inconel 718 nickel-based superalloy from the as-built state is known as
a promising practice to tune the mechanical properties, the precipitation kinetics of γ …

Al2O3-forming austenitic steel (AFA steel) is an important candidate material for advanced
reactor core components due to its excellent corrosion resistance and high temperature …

The effects of thermal ageing time and temperature used during heat-treatment were studied
on tensile strength, elongation, and microhardness of the laser welded Nb-1% Zr-0.1% C …

How to achieve high-entropy alloys (HEAs) with ultrahigh strength and ductility is a
challenging issue. Precipitation strengthening is one of the methods to significantly enhance …

This study aims to investigate the cutting mechanisms of Inconel 718 alloy under different
heat treatment processes and the grain refinement patterns of the transformed layer. By …

The effects of varying the Nb content (1.04 wt%-1.55 wt%) in NiCrMo weld metals on the
microstructure, tensile strength and cryogenic impact toughness were investigated. The …

The effect of Ta addition on characterization of primary MC carbides with regard to their
morphology, composition, and size in Ti-Nb-Mo-W-alloyed Ni-based superalloy were …

Additive manufacturing (AM) technologies offer unprecedented design flexibility but are
limited by a lack of understanding of the material microstructure formed under their extreme …