Self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) or combustion synthesis (CS) is a
rapidly developing research area. SHS materials are being used in various fields, including …

Reactive multilayer thin films are a class of energetic materials that continue to attract
attention for use in joining applications and as igniters. Generally composed of two …

Exothermic reactions can self-propagate rapidly in multilayered foils, and the properties of
these reactions depend strongly on the heat of reaction, the average atomic diffusion …

Metal silicides have played an indispensable role in the raped development of
microelectronics since PtSi was first used to improve the rectifying characteristics of diodes …

Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and isothermal calorimetry have been applied
extensively to the analysis of light metals, especially Al based alloys. Isothermal calorimetry …

The microstructure and properties of a material depend on dynamic processes such as
defect motion, nucleation and growth, and phase transitions. Transmission electron …

We describe the joining of stainless-steel specimens at room temperature using free-
standing Al/Ni foils as local heat sources for melting AuSn solder layers. The foils contain …

Self-propagating formation reactions in nanostructured multilayer foils provide rapid bursts
of heat and can act as local heat sources to melt solder layers and join materials. This letter …

With the emphasis on smaller but more mobile combat forces to meet a broad range of
mission requirements, future weapon platforms and upgrades will require materials to do …

The metastable phase Al9Ni2 was investigated in order to characterize the thermodynamics
and kinetics of its formation. Here, Al9Ni2 was observed as the first phase to form in a series …