Advances in Zr-Based Alloys
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352). This special issue belongs to the section "Crystalline Metals and Alloys".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 January 2023) | Viewed by 17473
Special Issue Editors
Interests: advanced forming technology; mechanical properties; hydrogen storage materials; amorphous alloys; high-entropy alloys
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Due to their outstanding anti-neutron irradiation and superior corrosion resistance properties, zirconium (Zr) and its alloys have important structural and/or functional applications in the nuclear, chemical, and biomedical industries. Zirconium alloys are undoubtedly a very suitable candidate for the high performance requirements of nuclear power materials for the fourth-generation nuclear reactors. Zirconium-based alloys have better corrosion resistance than stainless steels, Ni-based alloys, and Ti-based alloys, and their mechanical and processing properties are also very suitable for manufacturing vessels and heat exchangers, etc. In the chemical industry, Zr-based alloys are increasingly used in many highly corrosive devices. Research on the design and preparation, computer simulation, composition and property optimization, and new applications of high-performance Zr-based alloys is very welcome in response to the need for advanced Zr-based alloys in terms of high strength and high toughness, irradiation resistance, and corrosion resistance. Furthermore, you are most welcome to review and comment on the research progress in Zr-based alloys.
We are looking forward to your valuable contribution!
Prof. Dr. Jun Tan
Dr. Quan Dong
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- microstructure
- corrosion resistance
- irradiation resistance
- strengthening and toughening
- mechanical properties
- simulation
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