Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Nov. 30, 2024
This
study
presents
an
advanced
approach
utilizing
vacuum
distillation
(VD)
to
purify
Al
from
Al–Mg
alloys.
The
activity
coefficients
of
Al-Mg
binary
alloy
components
were
meticulously
determined
by
applying
the
molecular
interaction
volume
model
(MIVM),
non-random
two-liquid
(NRTL)
model,
and
Wilson
equation.
Comparative
analysis
between
experimental
data
calculated
enabled
selection
optimal
exhibiting
high
computational
accuracy
extensive
applicability.
NRTL
chosen
for
its
precision,
was
then
employed
compute
across
various
temperatures,
leading
development
a
vapor-liquid
equilibrium
(VLE)
diagram.
VLE
diagram
provides
robust
quantitative
foundation
assessing
purification
limits
within
temperature
range
973–1373
K
in
process.
Theoretical
analyses
underscore
that
VD
offers
rapid
efficient
method
purification.
Experimental
verification
at
kilogram
scale,
conducted
1373
120
min,
achieved
purity
level
99.9989%
with
direct
recovery
efficiency
97.98%.
Notably,
this
process
aligns
environmental
standards
sustainable
metallurgical
practices,
as
it
prevents
release
gaseous
emissions
or
effluents,
thereby
meeting
industry's
growing
demand
eco-friendly
recycling
methods.
Coatings,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 1196 - 1196
Published: Sept. 17, 2024
The
corrosion
problem
affecting
ancient
Chinese
bronze
relics
and
the
protective
measures
required
post-excavation
are
crucial
for
study
of
historical
cultural
heritage
ensuring
revitalization
sustainable
development.
This
work
includes
a
statistical
analysis,
clusters
information,
thoroughly
examines
international
research
on
relic
protection.
It
delves
into
timeline
trends
research,
main
countries
leading
efforts,
content,
relationships
between
these
factors.
A
comprehensive
review
is
provided
principles,
materials,
detection
methods,
protection
techniques
bronze.
explores
principles
processes
from
materials
science
perspective
both
before
after
excavation.
summarizes
non-destructive
methods
specific
factors
that
influence
corrosion.
Furthermore,
article
reviews
current
related
including
commonly
used
strategies
such
as
surface
inhibitors
organic
resin
coatings
also
discusses
potential
application
advanced
in
realm
metal
recent
years
to
safeguard
Proposing
innovative
solutions,
suggests
possibility
constructing
biomimetic
superhydrophobic
surfaces
create
barrier
isolating
humid
air
contacting
thereby
reducing
adhesion
corrosive
media
substrate
significantly
diminishing
likelihood
In
conclusion,
looks
towards
future,
considering
challenges
development
directions
materials.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(3), P. e0319333 - e0319333
Published: March 4, 2025
Nickel
aluminium
bronze
(NAB)
alloys
are
known
for
their
excellent
strength
and
corrosion
resistance,
making
them
suitable
maritime
industrial
applications.
NAB
is
producible
by
Powder
Metallurgy
(PM)
but
typically
requires
high
compaction
pressure.
The
objective
of
this
study
to
investigate
the
manufacturing
using
cold
spray
additive
(AM)
process
compare
its
properties
those
produced
traditional
methods
such
as
casting
PM.
Cold
a
solid-state
coating
technique
that
accelerates
powdered
metal
carrier
gas
supersonic
speeds,
enabling
bonding
through
plastic
deformation.
Binary
(AB)
were
powders
spraying
into
3D
printed
parts,
heat
treating
resulting
parts.
AB
alloy
contained
blended
9.9%
(Al6061)
powder
copper
powder,
while
included
11%
Al6061
5.8%
nickel
6.8%
iron
powder.
Powders
mixed
under
controlled
conditions
deposited
LightSPEE3D
printer
compressed
air.
Post-deposition
treatments,
homogenisation,
aging,
and/or
hot
isostatic
pressing
(HIP),
applied
enhance
material
properties.
results
indicate
process,
combined
with
appropriate
can
produce
desirable
microstructures
containing
fine
κ
phases
mechanical
above
280
MPa
yield
strength,
500
tensile
20%
elongation
which
comparable
achieved
cast
240
MPa,
580
15%
elongation,
superior
PM
methods.
This
demonstrates
viability
AM
production
complex
high-strength
alloys,
offering
significant
advancements
Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 11, 2024
ABSTRACT
Nickel‐aluminum
bronze
(NAB)
is
extensively
utilized
across
various
industries,
particularly
marine
applications
due
to
its
exceptional
corrosion
resistance.
The
mechanical
properties
of
NAB
are
highly
dynamic,
and
influenced
by
factors
such
as
manufacturing
processes,
operating
environments,
microstructure.
This
variability
introduces
complexities
challenges
in
addressing
fatigue,
the
most
common
failure
mode
metals.
review
offers
a
thorough
examination
fatigue
both
their
conventionally
fabricated
additively
manufactured
(AM)
forms.
explains
mechanisms
that
modulate
analyzing
existing
literature
identifying
critical
microstructure,
defects,
processing
parameters.
goal
improve
comprehension
dependability
contrasting
resistance
cast
AM
NAB.
ultimate
objective
this
comprehensive
predict
reduce
component
failures,
thereby
extending
service
life
performance
components
demanding
environments.
