metallurgy

The shock-induced α → ε → α phase transition in iron-based alloys is critical for understanding material behavior under high strain rate loading, such as in impacts or explosions. However, the influence of elevated temperatures on this transition remains underexplored in low carbon steels. This thesis uses plate impact experiments with a light gas gun to investigate the effects of preheating up t…

Scientific Reports, Published online: 16 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-49082-1 Taguchi Optimization of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties in Dissimilar TIG Welding of AISI 304 L–409 M Stainless Steel

Researchers have identified an unexpected link between atomic magnetism and carbon mobility in steel. Researchers at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering within The Grainger College of Engineering have identified the first detailed physical mechanism explaining how magnetic fields slow the movement of carbon atoms inside iron. The study, published in Physical Review Letters, [...]

The dissertation, titled “Grain Boundaries in Mg: Formation During Solidification and Their Influence on Deformation”, has been supervised by Prof. Javier LLorca and Dr. Alberto Orozco Caballero. The PhD defense will take place in the Sala Verde of ETSICCP (Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos) at UPM, on Wednesday, November 29th, […]

Graduates from the UP Diliman (UPD) College of Engineering Department of Mining, Metallurgical, and Materials Engineering (DMMME) occupied all but one of the 10 highest spots in the October 2024 Metallurgical Engineers Computer-Based Licensure Examination. Leading the 25 passers from UPD is Russel David, who placed first with an 86.65% rating. He is followed by […] The post UPD tops metallurgical…

Comminution is simply the size reduction of particles, and its purpose is to liberate valuable minerals from waste prior to concentration. The product is a mixture of particles that contain the valuable mineral (i.e., ore), gangue minerals (i.e., the commercially worthless material that surrounds, or is closely mixed with, the ore mineral), and locked particles/middlings… The post Geometallurgy: …

DELIGHTED researchers successfully conducted in situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction studies on a steel grade developed within the project framework at the P21.2 beamline of PETRA III at DESY (Hamburg, Germany) earlier this month (October 2 to 4), 2023.

The DELIGHTED consortium continues to disseminate the project results. Andrea Gómez Fernandez from IMDEA Materiales gave a talk about the effect of aging on microstructure and mechanical properties of Fe-30Mn-9Al-1C steel on macro- and microscales at EUROMAT 2023.

Abstract: What role has metallurgy played in the technological development of our civilization as we know it? How is metallurgy linked to the so-called green technologies? How is metallurgy related to the development of new ways of generating energy? What significant challenges does metallurgy face today? What tools does metallurgy have to meet the challenges […]

This article from The Conversation Spain, written by IMDEA Materials Institute researchers, Prof. José Manuel Torralba and Dr. Ilchat Sabirov, explores the ancient manufacturing techniques of Damascus swords, known for their sharpness and beauty.

Blacksmiths and metallurgy experts searched for centuries for the secret that made them the bloodiest and most desired weapon. However, it has taken centuries to master the technique of manufacturing Damascus steels.

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When working with dies and/or substrates that are thickly plated with pure gold, the best way to prevent gold-rich solder jointsis to use an off-eutectic AuSn alloy in the solder joint. The post Which Off-Eutectic AuSn Alloy Do I Use? appeared first on indiumcorporation .

The National Science Foundation grants the Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) Award to early-career faculty members who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization. Eleven faculty members in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University have received NSF …

Mining Science & Technology - Juniper Publishers Abstract Magnetizing reduction is an important pre-treatment process used for low-grade iron ores which are difficult to upgrade by conventional beneficiation techniques. In present study, magnetizing reduction of a low-grade iron ore has been carried out followed by magnetic separation of iron minerals to produce iron concentrate. A potential…

Congratulations to metallurgical engineering Distinguished Professor Jan D. Miller, who was chosen to receive The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS) Fellow Award for the Class of 2022 for “outstanding contributions to the practice of metallurgy, materials science, and technology.” The award includes a lifetime membership to the society and is its top honor. According… The post Dr. Mille…

When we talk about off-eutectic alloys, we must take a step back and talk about what makes a eutectic alloy. Each solder alloy has both a solidus (not melted) and liquidus (completely melted) temperature. When these temperatures are the same, the alloy is eutectic. The post What the Off-Eutectic? appeared first on indiumcorporation .

During his Ph.D. studies in the Department of Metallurgical Engineering at the University of Utah, Dr. Milan Stika studied molten salt electrochemistry under Prof. Michael Simpson. They worked on methods for measuring concentrations of actinides in molten salts used for applications such as nuclear reactors and nuclear fuel reprocessing. After a brief stint working for… The post Metallurgy Ph.D. …

Why is stainless steel stainless? Iron vs Steel Steel is made from iron, but it’s not the same thing: steel is an alloy - iron doped with other elements to engineer new, useful properties. Some of these elements have been especially selected to provide certain properties, but not all metallurgy is that well understood: some elements have simply been stuck in and performed well - and we don’t know…

The primary goal of this research was to elucidate the key influences of the alloying elements in Ni-Cr-Mo alloys on their electrochemical behaviour. Two alloys, varying in Cr and Mo content, were studied in deaerated 5 M NaCl solutions. As indicated in Figure 1, potentiostatic polarization followed by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) (to measure the […] The post Assessment of the Rol…