Tensile Yield Strength Research Articles

Mechanical behaviour of pineapple leaf fibers reinforced Lapox L-12 epoxy composites

To meet the increasing need for composites in sectors such as medical, transportation, safety, and athletics, researchers continuously develop novel composites. This study investigated the effects of boron carbide filler particles in epoxy by fabricating composites from Lapox L-12 epoxy with 20 and 30 wt. % of pineapple leaf fibres (PALF) utilising the hand layup method. The mechanical parameters of the synthesised composites were evaluated according to ASTM standards, encompassing hardness, ultimate tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, and flexural strength. The addition of pineapple leaf fibres to epoxy Lapox L-12 resulted in enhanced hardness, tensile strength, and flexural strength, accompanied by a minor reduction in percentage elongation. Lapox L-12 composites supplemented with 30 wt.% of PALF exhibited enhancements of 60.8% in hardness, 66.2% in ultimate strength, and 101% in flexural strength.

Effect of pinless friction stir processing on microstructure and properties of surface modification layer of 2024 aluminum alloy

Friction stir processing (FSP) is an advanced material surface modification technology that is both green and energy-efficient. This technology plays a crucial role in regulating the surface microstructure of alloys and improving alloys’ surface properties. It reaches this through the synergistic effect of non-equilibrium thermodynamic and surface mechanical deformation. In this work, the surface modification of an aluminum alloy was performed using pin-less FSP. Then, the modified surface was analyzed using stress–strain curves, optical microscopy (OM), x-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and electrochemical tests to investigate the impact of spindle velocity on the properties of the modified layer. Results of the study show that after undergoing pinless FSP modification treatment, the surface of the alloy appears bright and flat. The modified layer displays refined grains and numerous dispersed second-phase particles. Furthermore, the grains in the modified layer exhibit a gradient distribution from the surface to the matrix. Regarding the properties, compared to the base material (BM), the yield strength (σ 0.2) and tensile strength (σ b ) of the alloy-modified layer were increased by 34.8% and 29.4%, respectively. The maximum elongation (δ) of the modified coating reached 22.3%. The modified layer exhibits a tough-brittle mixed fracture pattern. Additionally, the modified layer’s corrosion resistance significantly improves. The performance of the modified coating shows the most significant improvement when the spindle speed reaches 1000 rpm.

Enhancing performance through friction welding of dissimilar aluminium 2014 and 7075 hybrid metal-matrix composite: insights into material characterization, crystallographic texture, and mechanical properties

Abstract Welding high-strength, age-hardenable aluminium alloys from the 2XXX and 7XXX series poses challenges when using fusion-based welding processes. Common issues such as hydrogen porosity, hot cracking, stress corrosion cracking, and solidification cracking can lead to a reduction in mechanical properties due to the loss of strengthening precipitates and alloying elements. Consequently, friction stir welding (FSW) has emerged as a promising solid-state welding technique for joining dissimilar aluminium alloys and composites, particularly in aerospace applications where a combination of strength, corrosion resistance, and other desirable properties is required. This study investigates the FSW of dissimilar aluminium alloys, specifically AA2014 and a hybrid metal-matrix composite of AA7075 reinforced with silicon carbide and graphite particles. The microstructural and mechanical properties of the welded joints were characterized, revealing an average grain size of 2.39 μm ± 1.2 in the stir zone (SZ). A high angle grain boundary volume fraction of 47.25% was observed in the SZ, compared to 2.01% in the AA7075 composite and 15.03% in the AA2014 base metal. The presence of shear textures and the distribution of cube, S, and H textures indicate a homogeneous mixing of the base materials and a high shear strain rate during welding. The hardness of the SZ increased by 13%, and the ultimate tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation of the joint were measured at 251 MPa, 183 MPa, and 6.44%, respectively. The flexural strength of the joints improved significantly, with the CW13 sample showing a 67% increase compared to CW1. The dissimilar joint CW13, welded at 12.5 mm min−1, achieved a maximum joint efficiency of 95%.

Mechanochemical study of a novel Magnesium alloy with trace addition of Gd, Nd, Ce, and La rare-earth and Sr elements

Mg-Zn-Ca-Mn materials micro-alloyed by Gd, Nd, Ce, and La rare-earth and Sr alkaline elements were developed. Optical and scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction spectroscopy, tensile test, immersion, and electrochemical tests were applied to analyze microstructure, mechanical properties, and corrosion behavior. While the development of the equiaxed grain structures were observed in all the alloys, the Gd-containing alloy showed the smallest grain size and lowest fraction of second phases, which resulted in the highest yield and ultimate tensile strength of 310.0 ± 14.1 and 370.4 ± 41.6 MPa, respectively. Moreover, the corrosion studies also indicated the lowest rates in the Gd, and Nd-containing alloys, with the rates of 3.6 ± 2.5 and 3.9 ± 0.2 mm/y, respectively. The mechanisms of microstructure evolution, strengthening and corrosion behavior were discussed.

Impact of Graphene Nanoparticles on DLP-Printed Parts' Mechanical Behavior

Digital Light Processing (DLP) is one of the most promising techniques among the additive manufacturing (AM) technologies for polymer resin. The polymer parts produced through this technique demonstrate a diverse range of characteristics that can be specifically designed for various fields of application. Specific attributes can be attained by utilizing polymer composites composed of multiple materials in numerous ratios. This research delves into evaluating and comparing different properties, including microstructure, surface texture, and mechanical behavior, of resin-based polymer composites fabricated using the DLP 3D printing technology. To achieve this, specimens have been printed using photopolymer resin as the base material, with varying percentages of graphene nanoparticles added to the resin. Tensile tests and particle analysis based on optical microscope images validate that optimizing parameters, especially the energy setting of the printer, significantly impact the printed samples' strength, surface texture, layering, and microstructure. The findings indicate that at a specific percentage of graphene, such as 0.5%, there is an increase in tensile strength by 38.1%, Young’s modulus by 54.7%, and Yield strength by 11.2%, accompanied by an improved surface roughness. A graphene concentration of 0.75% results in diminished tensile strength, yield strength, and Young’s modulus. The significance of fine-tuning printing parameters to achieve desired properties in resin-based polymer composites manufactured via 3D printing is highlighted.

Additive manufacturing of Fe–Mn–Al–C lightweight steel by laser powder bed fusion: The role of laser scanning speed on forming quality, microstructure and properties

The Fe–Mn–Al–C lightweight steels have attracted great attention in the military, aerospace, and automotive industries due to their high strength and lightweight design. Nevertheless, the excessive Mn and Al inclusions have led to poor formability and processability, which brings challenges to the manufacture of large size complex structural parts. In this study, the lightweight steel with a composition of Fe–Mn–Al–C was prepared by laser powder bed fusion for the first time, aimed at investigating the effects of laser scanning speed. The results show that different laser scanning speeds have significant effects on the process sensitivity of lightweight steel, and too low or too high laser scanning speeds may lead to suboptimal sample quality, increased porosity and surface roughness. At a scanning speed of 800 mm/s, the optimal conditions for the lowest porosity (0.03%) and surface roughness (Sa = 3.34 μm) are achieved, resulting in the highest quality of the formed products. Furthermore, an increase in scanning speed results in a reduction in grain size and an enhancement of dislocation strength. When the scanning speed is 800 mm/s, the significant enrichment of Ni–Mn phase helps to enhance the pinning ability of dislocations, while the precipitation of nanoscale small and dense κ-carbide optimizes the Orowan strengthening effect. As a result, dislocation movement is effectively impeded, leading to superior comprehensive mechanical properties of exceptional strength-plasticity matched with a tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation after fracture of 1125.2 MPa, 1019.8 MPa, and 41.9%, respectively.

Synergic effect of nano sized ceramic powder of titanium dioxide and silver on AZ91D composites fabricated by friction stir processing

This study aims to observe the synergic effects of AgNPs/TiO2 on AZ91D hybrid composite fabricated via friction stir process. Nano-sized particles of titanium-di-oxide (TiO2) and silver (AgNPs) in powder form were utilized as reinforcement materials for fabricating mono and hybrid composites. The average size of the reinforcements was 80 nm. Friction stir processing (FSP) technique was done at constant parametric settings. Investigating the microstructure of the composites by optical microscope(OM) analysis showed a homogenous distribution of the incorporated particles in the AZ91D matrix. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis was done for fractography, which indicates ductile facture in all the specimens despite having any composition of reinforcements. However, rate of ductile fracture decreased with weight fraction of TiO2. Tensile strength and Micro-hardness measurements revealed enhancement in tensile properties i.e. ultimate tensile strength (UTS), yield strength(YS), percentage elongation(EL) and microhardness in all samples. The contribution of various strengthening mechanisms, i.e. Hall-patch, Orowan strengthening and thermal mismatch, were calculated for all samples and compared with actual values. Among strengthening mechanisms, Orowan strengthening is the most dominant. The modified Clyne method estimates the collective effect of various strengthening mechanisms to evaluate the theoretical YS for all samples. The maximum value of Yield strength (YS) is 175.612 MPa obtained for T-50-A-50. The maximum value for microhardness is obtained as 140.08 HV on Vickers scale for T-100-A-0 attributed to uniform dispersion of hard ceramic (TiO2) particles.

Effect of trace Bi addition on the microstructure and mechanical properties of hypoeutectic Al-Mg-Si-Mn alloy

The effects of Bi on the eutectic structure and mechanical properties of AlMg5Si2Mn alloy were investigated. The results show that when trace Bi is added to the alloy, the eutectic Mg2Si phase in the alloy is successfully refined from long plate-like to fine fiber rod-like and coral-like structure. It is mainly attributed to the precipitation of Bi atomic clusters on the front of the solid-liquid interface and form a component supercooling, in which part of Bi atoms react with Mg atoms to form nanosized Mg3Bi2 particles, which effectively inhibits the rapid growth of eutectic Mg2Si and promotes the branching and refining of eutectic Mg2Si. The strength and ductility of AlMg5Si2Mn alloy containing Bi are significantly improved simultaneously. Compared to the unmodified alloy, the largest tensile strength, yield strength and elongation to failure of the 0.3wt % Bi-modified alloy are increased to 28.04%, 12.3% and 129.1%, respectively. The fracture mode of the alloy changes from brittle fracture to ductile fracture.

Study on the mechanical properties and gamma/neutron radiation shielding performance of SnBi/B4C composite materials

The development of multifunctional shielding materials has become a hot research topic with the increasing requirements for radiation protection materials in terms of performance, weight and non-toxicity. In this study, non-toxic SnBi/B4C composites with different B4C contents (0, 3, 6, 9, 12 and 15wt%) were successfully prepared by powder metallurgy, and their mass attenuation coefficients, half-value layers, mean free paths, effective atomic numbers, and 0.025eV thermal neutron shielding performance. The results show that B4C plays a key role in regulating the mechanical properties and thermal neutron shielding properties of SnBi/B4C composites. When the B4C content was 9wt% (S3), the integrated mechanical properties of the composites were optimal, and the yield strength, tensile strength, and microhardness were enhanced by 31%, 32%, and 129%, respectively, compared with those of the samples without B4C. The radiation shielding effect is remarkable, the gamma-ray shielding performance in the energy range of 0.03-0.08MeV is better than that of Pb. Meanwhile, the S3 sample with only 3mm thickness can shield 99.7% of thermal neutrons, while the shielding rate of the S0 sample without B4C is only 5.2%. Comprehensive analyses show that the SnBi/B4C composites are superior in terms of environmental protection, mechanical properties, gamma-ray and thermal neutron shielding, with lighter weight and safer use. This finding provides a theoretical basis for the selection of efficient, non-toxic and diverse radiation shielding materials for medical and other special environments.

Effects of hydrogen blending ratios and CO2 on hydrogen embrittlement of X65 steel in high-pressure offshore hydrogen-blended natural gas pipelines

In this study, the effects of hydrogen blending ratios and high CO2 content on hydrogen embrittlement (HE) of offshore natural gas X65 pipeline steel were investigated. In high-pressure hydrogen gas, the impact of hydrogen content on yield strength and tensile strength was minimal. However, the effect on elongation was more significant, with the area decreasing and the HE index increasing until the hydrogen-blended ratio approached 30%, at which point the HE index reached 8.94%. Introducing CO2 into high-pressure hydrogen-rich gas further increased the HE index with high CO2 content. At 40% CO2, the HE index was 2.42 times higher than in high-pressure hydrogen-blended mixtures (30% H2). Additionally, the local fracture morphology transitions from ductile to quasi-cleavage fracture with the addition of CO2 and H2.

Effects of Hf addition on the microstructure and properties of Cu-Sn-P alloy

In this paper, the effects of Hf addition on the mechanical properties, electrical conductivity and microstructure of Cu-Sn-P alloy were investigated. The results show that the Hf addition can enhance the mechanical properties and electrical conductivity of Cu-Sn-P alloy. The alloy with 0.05 wt.% Hf exhibits the best comprehensive performance with yield strength of 625 MPa, tensile strength of 661 MPa and electrical conductivity of 16.8 %IACS. Compared with the Cu-Sn-P alloy without Hf addition, the yield strength and tensile strength are increased by 8.4% and 7.8%, and the electrical conductivity is increased by 24.4%. The increase in the strength of Hf-added alloy can be attributed to the synergistic effect of multiple strengthening mechanisms, including fine grain strengthening, twin strengthening, dislocation strengthening, precipitation strengthening and Σ3n (n = 1, 2, 3) grain boundary strengthening. Moreover, the Hf-P precipitates can be observed in the Hf-added alloy. According to the amount of Hf addition, these precipitates can manifest as the fine HfP2 phase and the coarse HfP phase. The formation of Hf-P precipitates contributes to the precipitation strengthening and the purification of Cu matrix, thus contributing to the improvement of strength and conductivity.

In-situ synthesis of Yttria-based precipitates and their effects on Fe12Cr6Al in laser powder bed fusion

To advance the suitability of FeCrAl alloys for nuclear applications, radiation damage resistance, creep resistance, corrosion resistance, and mechanical properties enhancement are essential. A promising approach is the introduction of a high density of nitride and oxide nanoprecipitates within the alloy matrix. This study aimed to explore the impact of in-situ formed nitride and oxide precipitates on the properties of Fe12Cr6Al alloy by using a nitrogen-rich atmosphere and incorporating nano-sized Y2O3 (0.45 wt. %) during laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). As a result of adding Y2O3 nanoparticles to the Fe12Cr6Al alloy, the grain size decreased from 70 μm to 40 μm, and the Al-O, Al-N, and Al-N-O precipitates were replaced by Y-O, Y-Al-O, and Y-N precipitates. Additionally, the nitrogen contents increased from 220 ppm to 470 ppm. The sample with Y2O3 exhibited higher mechanical properties, with yield strength, tensile strength, and hardness (HV) increasing by 80 MPa, 112 MPa, and 23 HV, respectively. This study deviates from previous research on Y2O3-containing FeCrAl alloys by investigating the impact of in-situ synthesized Y-N nitrides on Fe12Cr6Al. The objective is to elucidate the combined effects of these precipitates on the properties of Fe12Cr6Al alloy in comparison to literature-reported oxide dispersion-strengthened (ODS) FeCrAl alloys, which were fabricated in an argon (Ar) atmosphere.

Effect of rolling process on deformation structure and mechanical properties of CoCrFeNiMo0.35 high entropy alloy

In this work, CoCrFeNiMo0.35 high entropy alloy was hot-rolled at 900°C by varying different reductions (10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%) and the impact of hot rolling on the structure and mechanical properties of this alloy has been investigated. It is found that the phase composition of CoCrFeNiMo0.35 high entropy alloy after hot rolling has not been changed, and it still consists of FCC phase and σ phase (Cr and Mo-rich phase), which is the same as the as-cast state alloy. Besides, the grain size becomes finer after hot rolling and is stretched to a flat shape in the rolling direction, and the grain orientation gradually changes from <001> and <101> direction to <101> direction with the increase of reduction. At the same time, as the increase of rolling reduction, the volume fraction of σ phase increases, and the yield strength (∼817.8 MPa), tensile strength (∼891.7 MPa) and hardness of the alloy are improved. The comprehensive influence of fine grain strengthening, second phase strengthening and dislocation strengthening is the main reason for this result. Besides, the fracture mode of the tensile sample changes from mixed tough-brittle fracture to brittle fracture. The research results can be used as a reference for hot rolling strengthening of CoCrFeNiMo0.35 high entropy alloy.

Investigation on effect of L12 and B2 phases on tensile properties and mechanisms of Al0.3CoCrFeNi high entropy alloy through aging treatment

Al0.3CoCrFeNi high entropy alloys (HEAs) have excellent mechanical properties due to the large tunability of microstructures, which makes them one of the most promising candidates for engineering application. In the aspect of enhancing tensile properties, precipitation strengthening was verified effective in this HEA and more studies are needed to deepen relative understanding. In this work, Al0.3CoCrFeNi HEAs with coarse-grained single FCC (A) and fine-grained triplex FCC + B2 + σ (B) structures were aged at different temperatures and times to precipitate second phases, and the tensile properties and mechanisms of aged specimens were studied. The results showed that aging of A resulted in the main precipitation of L12 phases throughout FCC matrix and increasing aging temperature obviously increased L12 size, whereas increasing annealing time had minor effect on phase coarsening. At small L12 size of ~2.0nm, stacking fault shearing mechanism was activated during tension and planar dislocation configurations were formed, leading to simultaneous increase of strength and ductility. With increasing L12 size to ~10.0nm, the deformation mechanism was transformed into anti-phase boundary shearing and Orowan bypassing and wavy dislocation configurations predominated, which resulted in the significant increase of yield strength from ~263MPa to ~433MPa without sacrificing notable ductility. On the other hand, aging of B induced the formation of fine B2 phases at residual dislocations and enhancement of tensile yield strength from ~705MPa to ~759MPa. The ductility decreased slightly from ~32% to ~28%, which was related to the plastic deformation of B2 phases. However, it was found that the tensile strengths could not be continuously increased by further increasing aging temperature or time. These findings provide insights into the development of precipitation strengthened HEAs with good mechanical properties.

Evolution of Microstructures and Mechanical Properties with Tempering Temperature in a Novel Synergistic Precipitation Strengthening Ultra-High Strength Steel.

The evolution of microstructures and mechanical properties with tempering temperature of a novel 2.5 GPa grade ultra-high strength steel with synergistic precipitation strengthening was investigated. With increasing tempering temperature, the experimental steel initially progressed from ε-carbides to M3C and then to M2C, followed by further coarsening of the M2C carbides and β-NiAl. Concurrently, the martensite matrix gradually decomposed and austenitized. The ultimate tensile strength and yield strength initially increased and subsequently decreased with rising tempering temperature, reaching peak value at 460 and 470 °C, respectively. Conversely, the ductility and toughness initially decreased and then increased with rising tempering temperature, reaching a minimum at 440 °C. The increase in strength was attributed to the secondary hardening effects resulting from carbide evolution and the precipitation of β-NiAl. The subsequent decrease in strength was due to the recovery of martensite and coarsening of precipitates. The decrease in ductility and toughness was linked to the precipitation of M3C, while their subsequent increase was primarily attributed to the dissolution of M3C and an increase in the volume fraction of reverted austenite. The high dislocation density of martensite, the film of reverted austenite, nanoscale M2C carbides, and ultrafine β-NiAl obtained during tempering at 480 °C resulted in the optimal mechanical properties of the experimental steel. The strength contributions from M2C carbides and β-NiAl were 1081 and 597 MPa, respectively.

Experimental study on the heat input behavior of wire-arc additively manufactured 316L stainless steel parts for repairing applications

Wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) as an emerging manufacturing technique for fabricating large size metallic components with a higher deposition rate and lower material wastage. In this research, a thin walled-part was fabricated from stainless steel 316L with various heat input (HI) (low heat deposited wall (LHDW) and high heat deposited wall (HHDW) using the cold metal transfer (CMT)-based WAAM process. The microstructure characteristics, metallurgical characterization, and mechanical properties of the WAAM manufactured thin-walled component were examined. The deposited wall measuring 120 mm in length and 50 mm in height was fabricated by WAAM using ER316L wire and CMT. Microstructure of the deposit parts consists of the equiaxed, coarse, and columnar grains with epitaxial growth of dendrites were formed. The decrease in HI leads to the improvement of material hardness, yield and ultimate tensile strength (UTS) as well as the percentage elongation after fracture of the material decreases. EBSD analysis demonstrates the average grain size of 0.98 µm in LHDW and 2.43 in HHDW respectively. XRD results shows that main crystal structure found in WAAM thin-walled sample was γ-austenite phases. The microhardness distribution of the fabricated component exhibited the stability characteristics with the average value ranging between 213–237 HV. The tensile studies demonstrate the UTS of the LHDW and HHDW along the horizontal direction are 477 MPa greater than the vertical direction of 468 MPa and observed the anisotropy properties. The fractured surface was characterized by the emergence of obvious dimples revealing the ductile fracture. The lower HI and finer solidification structure of component fabricated by LHDW has greater tensile and hardness properties than that of HHDW. This study presents the initial assessment results for repairing stainless steel components subjected to mechanical damage.

Microstructures and properties of AlZnMgCu alloys refined by nano Al3Ti-TiB2-AlN-TiN/Al inoculant ribbons.

Nano Al3Ti-TiB2-AlN-TiN/Al inoculant ribbons containing a large number of evenly distributed nanoparticles, such as Al3Ti (sized about 300nm), TiB2 (sized about 100nm), AlN (sized about 150nm), and TiN (sized about 200nm), were prepared by vacuum rapid quenching furnace to refine AlZnMgCu alloys. The nano Al3Ti-TiB2-AlN-TiN/Al inoculant ribbons showed an excellent inoculant effect, which modified the dendrite crystals to equiaxed crystals and refined the grains from 122 ± 4µm to 36 ± 5µm by the addition of 0.3 wt% nano Al3Ti-TiB2-AlN-TiN/Al inoculant ribbons. In addition to nano Al3Ti and TiB2 particles, nano AlN and TiN particles also have a certain orientation relationship with α-Al, which suggests that these particles possess nucleation potency to α-Al. After inoculation with 0.3% nano Al3Ti-TiB2-AlN-TiN/Al inoculant ribbons, the ultimate tensile strength, yield strength, and average microhardness of the AlZnMgCu alloys increased from 246MPa, 79MPa, and 112 HV to 319MPa, 100MPa, and 136 HV, or by 29.7%, 26.6% and 21.4%, respectively.

Evolution of Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of Alloy 617B During Service on a Key-Component Test Platform at 700 °C.

The evolution of the microstructural and mechanical properties of alloy 617B during long-term service on a key-component test platform at 700 °C was systematically investigated. The precipitation behavior and size changes of the M23C6 and γ' phases were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results showed that carbide M23C6 precipitated in the form of discontinuous particles, plates, or needles at grain boundaries and within grains, while the γ' phase had a spherical shape and was distributed in a dispersed manner. With prolonged service time, both the M23C6 and γ' phases gradually coarsened. After 24,000 h of service, the yield strength, tensile strength, and Brinell hardness of alloy 617B significantly increased; however, the impact toughness decreased, accompanied by intergranular embrittlement. The increase in precipitate volume fraction and its contribution to the strength of the alloy were evaluated by a precipitation strengthening model. The coarsening of M23C6 was identified as the main cause of embrittlement. The findings of this study provide important experimental data and theoretical support for the stability of 617B alloys under long-term high-temperature service conditions.

Investigation of Tensile Properties and In Situ Analysis of Fracture Behavior in High-Porosity Open-Cell Nickel Foam.

Nickel foam offers excellent conductivity, a high surface area, and lightweight structure, making it ideal for applications, like battery electrodes, catalysts, and filtration systems. Its durability and corrosion resistance further enhance its performance in various industries. However, few studies focus on the tensile anisotropy of nickel foam and its tensile fracture process. In this study, the anisotropic tensile behavior of nickel foam with varying relative densities has been investigated, along with its tensile fracture behavior using in situ techniques. The tensile properties of nickel foams show strong anisotropy due to the flattening process in the production process. The results show that the tensile properties, including the yield strength, tensile strength, and elastic modulus, increase with the increasing relative density, while the elongation percentage has no relationship with the relative density. The experiment data on tensile strength are in agreement with Gibson's formula and Liu's formula. In situ tensile tests are conducted to explore the microscopic fracture mechanism of nickel foam. The results show that the struts of nickel foam are tensile fractures or shear fractures near the joints, and the fracture process of struts is clearly recorded and analyzed. This study is significant as it provides critical insights into the anisotropic tensile behavior of nickel foam and fracture mechanism, enabling the optimization of production processes and broadening its potential applications.

Recrystallization Behavior of Computationally Optimized Low‐Alloy Steel at Various Temperatures and Strain Rates

The dynamic recrystallization (DRX) behavior of SA508‐III steel, a critical material for reactor pressure vessels (RPVs) normally treated by hot forging, is thoroughly examined in this article. In the investigation, elevated temperatures and the coarsening of metallic phases and carbides are revealed to contribute to the degradation of the steel's strength–toughness relationship. Utilizing computational thermodynamics, the stability of secondary phases, including carbides and brittle inclusions, is simulated to enable precise phase equilibrium calculations and accurate prediction of key mechanical properties such as yield strength, tensile strength, and hardness. These simulations facilitated targeted modifications to the alloy composition to enhance the steel's strength and hardenability under high‐temperature, high‐pressure conditions. In this study, alloy composition and processing parameters within the CALculation of PHAse Diagram framework, utilizing the ThermoCalc and JMatPro software packages, are optimized. In the microstructural investigations conducted under various isothermal deformation conditions (1173–1473 K) and strain rates (0.001–1 s−1), it is demonstrated that DRX mechanisms led to varied grain size developments, with a critical strain rate identified at 0.01 s−1 during high‐temperature deformations. In these findings, significant insights are provided into optimizing the mechanical performance of SA508‐III steel for RPV applications.