Refractory metals
View article: Ultra-slow coarsening in precipitation-strengthened refractory high-entropy alloys
Ultra-slow coarsening in precipitation-strengthened refractory high-entropy alloys Open
View article: Interstellar Ices as Carriers of Supernova Material to the Early Solar System
Interstellar Ices as Carriers of Supernova Material to the Early Solar System Open
Planetary materials show systematic variations in their nucleosynthetic isotope compositions that resonate with orbital distance. The origin of this pattern remains debated, limiting how these isotopic signatures can be used to trace the p…
View article: Study of thermoelastic and surface properties of tantalum at various temperatures and pressures
Study of thermoelastic and surface properties of tantalum at various temperatures and pressures Open
An analytical method (i.e., no computer simulation) has been developed to calculate the thermoelastic and surface properties of tantalum (Ta) at any (corresponding to the solid phase) temperature T and pressure P. This method takes into ac…
View article: Beyond prediction accuracy: Assessing SHAP-driven interpretability for refractory high entropy alloys hardness
Beyond prediction accuracy: Assessing SHAP-driven interpretability for refractory high entropy alloys hardness Open
View article: Strength-plasticity synergy from ambient to high temperature via gradient-ordering in boride-reinforced WTaV medium-entropy alloy
Strength-plasticity synergy from ambient to high temperature via gradient-ordering in boride-reinforced WTaV medium-entropy alloy Open
Developing next-generation hypersonic vehicles necessitates structural materials capable of withstanding extreme thermal gradients. However, conventional alloys usually sacrifice room-temperature plasticity for breakthroughs in high-temper…
View article: Refractory High Entropy Alloys (RHEAs)
Refractory High Entropy Alloys (RHEAs) Open
The aerospace sector is constantly looking for innovative materials that can survive harsh conditions like high temperatures. Due to their outstanding mechanical properties under such conditions, the introduction of Refractory High- Entrop…
View article: Refractory High Entropy Alloys (RHEAs)
Refractory High Entropy Alloys (RHEAs) Open
The aerospace sector is constantly looking for innovative materials that can survive harsh conditions like high temperatures. Due to their outstanding mechanical properties under such conditions, the introduction of Refractory High- Entrop…
View article: Refractory High Entropy Alloys (RHEAs)
Refractory High Entropy Alloys (RHEAs) Open
The aerospace sector is constantly looking for innovative materials that can survive harsh conditions like high temperatures. Due to their outstanding mechanical properties under such conditions, the introduction of Refractory High- Entrop…
View article: MnO-mediated turing pattern corrosion of alumina refractory ceramic based on radical reactions: Transition mechanism from accelerator to inhibitor
MnO-mediated turing pattern corrosion of alumina refractory ceramic based on radical reactions: Transition mechanism from accelerator to inhibitor Open
View article: Plutonium signatures in refractory fallout support a Chernobyl nuclear jet hypothesis
Plutonium signatures in refractory fallout support a Chernobyl nuclear jet hypothesis Open
Measurements of refractory and volatile components in soils from Northern England confirm 244 Pu/ 239 Pu consistent with the global average but refractory 240 Pu/ 239 Pu significantly higher but consistent with Chernobyl fallout, i.e., 0.3…
View article: Computational design of ductility and phase stability in W–Ti–V–Cr refractory multiprincipal element alloys for fusion applications
Computational design of ductility and phase stability in W–Ti–V–Cr refractory multiprincipal element alloys for fusion applications Open
Refractory multiprincipal element alloys (rMPEAs) are potential materials for the plasma-facing components in future fusion reactors due to their high melting point, strength and irradiation resistance. However, the concurrent optimization…
View article: Low-Temperature Fabrication of Refractory Thin Films via Electric Field and Contact Stress-Activated Sintering of Nanoparticles: An <i>In Situ</i> Study
Low-Temperature Fabrication of Refractory Thin Films via Electric Field and Contact Stress-Activated Sintering of Nanoparticles: An <i>In Situ</i> Study Open
Refractory nanocomposite films are employed to prevent wear of mechanical components under harsh conditions; however, they are traditionally manufactured at elevated temperatures, causing undesirable microstructural transformations. This s…
View article: Size-Controlled High-Temperature Synthesis of Crystalline Niobium and Tantalum Oxide Nanoparticles: Exploring Structural Variations at Nanoscale
Size-Controlled High-Temperature Synthesis of Crystalline Niobium and Tantalum Oxide Nanoparticles: Exploring Structural Variations at Nanoscale Open
Niobium and tantalum oxides are highly stable materials under harsh oxidizing conditions with diverse applications in catalysis, energy storage, and optoelectronics. Niobium oxides exhibit a rich variety of polymorphs and crystal structure…
View article: Additive Manufacturing of Hot Work Tool Steel by Laser Powder Bed Fusion Utilizing Powder Mixtures Including Grinding Chips: Assessing Chemical Homogeneity and Achievable Hardness
Additive Manufacturing of Hot Work Tool Steel by Laser Powder Bed Fusion Utilizing Powder Mixtures Including Grinding Chips: Assessing Chemical Homogeneity and Achievable Hardness Open
Additive manufacturing offers potential benefits in tooling, such as reduced lead times and improved service life. However, carbon martensitic tool steels are prone to cold cracking during additive manufacturing. This can be mitigated by a…
View article: Ductility mechanisms in complex concentrated refractory alloys from atomistic fracture simulations
Ductility mechanisms in complex concentrated refractory alloys from atomistic fracture simulations Open
The striking variation in damage tolerance among refractory complex concentrated alloys is examined through the analysis of atomistic fracture simulations, contrasting behavior in elemental Nb with that in brittle NbMoTaW and ductile Nb 45…
View article: A sustainable route to manufacture refractory high entropy alloy of AlMoNbTaTiZr from metal powder produced in solid state.
A sustainable route to manufacture refractory high entropy alloy of AlMoNbTaTiZr from metal powder produced in solid state. Open
To enhance efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions in applications such as jet-engines, gas turbines, and nuclear powerplants, alloys that withstand high temperatures are essential. High entropy alloys (HEA) containing refractory elements offe…
View article: Material composition and sintering behavior of PLA bound Ni718 in ambient conditions
Material composition and sintering behavior of PLA bound Ni718 in ambient conditions Open
Fused filament fabrication (FFF) has become an increasingly popular method for private consumers given its low capital cost. With the development of metal-polymer feedstock material, which can theoretically provide anyone with access to me…
View article: Study on Sintering Behavior, Heat and Wear Resistance of Refractory Metal Borides (HfB2, ZrB2) and Al-Ni Modified PDC
Study on Sintering Behavior, Heat and Wear Resistance of Refractory Metal Borides (HfB2, ZrB2) and Al-Ni Modified PDC Open
Polycrystalline Diamond Compacts (PDC) face thermal damage and insufficient wear resistance in complex strata due to the high thermal expansion coefficient of Co binder and its catalysis on diamond graphitization. Existing studies lack a s…
View article: Machine learning descriptors for predicting the high temperature oxidation of refractory complex concentrated alloys
Machine learning descriptors for predicting the high temperature oxidation of refractory complex concentrated alloys Open
Refractory Complex Concentrated Alloys (RCCAs) can exhibit exceptional high-temperature strength, making such alloys promising candidates for high-temperature structural applications. However, current RCCAs do not possess the high-temperat…
View article: Machine learning descriptors for predicting the high temperature oxidation of refractory complex concentrated alloys
Machine learning descriptors for predicting the high temperature oxidation of refractory complex concentrated alloys Open
Refractory Complex Concentrated Alloys (RCCAs) can exhibit exceptional high-temperature strength, making such alloys promising candidates for high-temperature structural applications. However, current RCCAs do not possess the high-temperat…
View article: APPROBATION OF THE RESISTANCE OF BRICKS MADE FROM "ANGREN" SECONDARY KAOLIN TO THE EFFECT OF LIQUID METAL
APPROBATION OF THE RESISTANCE OF BRICKS MADE FROM "ANGREN" SECONDARY KAOLIN TO THE EFFECT OF LIQUID METAL Open
This article investigates the resistance of bricks made from secondary kaolin obtained from the Angren regionto liquid metal. Secondary kaolin is a by-product of industrial processing, and its physicochemical properties are suitablefor ref…
View article: The Presence Form Iridium In Waste Gases Of Copper Production
The Presence Form Iridium In Waste Gases Of Copper Production Open
The modern development of metallurgy requires comprehensive processing of raw materials with the extraction of valuable components from technogenic waste. Despite the presence of significant quantities of valuable components in technogenic…
View article: Design criteria for single-phase non-equiatomic refractory multiprincipal element alloys from the Nb-Ti-Zr system
Design criteria for single-phase non-equiatomic refractory multiprincipal element alloys from the Nb-Ti-Zr system Open
View article: Effect of sintering temperature on the fabrication of porous titanium by spark plasma sintering for environmental applications
Effect of sintering temperature on the fabrication of porous titanium by spark plasma sintering for environmental applications Open
Porous Titanium (Ti) is a leading material applied in the maritime sector due to its durability, high stability, and resistance to seawater corrosion. In this study, highly porous Ti was fabricated using the spark plasma sintering (SPS) pr…
View article: Corrigendum to ‘Improved irradiation resistance of a low activation refractory medium entropy alloy, VCrFeW0.2, for fusion applications demonstrated by micro-tensile testing’ [International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials 134 (2026) 107481]
Corrigendum to ‘Improved irradiation resistance of a low activation refractory medium entropy alloy, VCrFeW0.2, for fusion applications demonstrated by micro-tensile testing’ [International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials 134 (2026) 107481] Open
View article: Ligand-functionalized MOFs for efficient degradation of refractory organic pollutants in water: Unraveling the synergistic mechanism of adsorption and catalysis
Ligand-functionalized MOFs for efficient degradation of refractory organic pollutants in water: Unraveling the synergistic mechanism of adsorption and catalysis Open
View article: APPROBATION OF THE RESISTANCE OF BRICKS MADE FROM "ANGREN" SECONDARY KAOLIN TO THE EFFECT OF LIQUID METAL
APPROBATION OF THE RESISTANCE OF BRICKS MADE FROM "ANGREN" SECONDARY KAOLIN TO THE EFFECT OF LIQUID METAL Open
This article investigates the resistance of bricks made from secondary kaolin obtained from the Angren regionto liquid metal. Secondary kaolin is a by-product of industrial processing, and its physicochemical properties are suitablefor ref…
View article: Progress in the application and preparation of refractory metal alloy targets for integrated circuits
Progress in the application and preparation of refractory metal alloy targets for integrated circuits Open
With the rapid development of integrated circuit technology, the performance requirements of thin film materials are becoming more and more stringent, and refractory metal alloy targets show greater application value, especially tungsten a…
View article: Solidification mechanism and microstructure evolution of refractory Nb-Si and Nb-Si-Zr alloys aboard China Space Station
Solidification mechanism and microstructure evolution of refractory Nb-Si and Nb-Si-Zr alloys aboard China Space Station Open
View article: In Pursuit of a Greener Fluorinated Chemical Modifier for the Direct Determination of Rare Earth Elements in Refractory Geological Materials using ETV-ICPOES
In Pursuit of a Greener Fluorinated Chemical Modifier for the Direct Determination of Rare Earth Elements in Refractory Geological Materials using ETV-ICPOES Open