Fully recrystallized commercial Zirconium plates were subjected to uniaxial tension. Tests were conducted at different temperatures (123 K - 623 K) and along two plate directions. Both directions were nominally unfavorable ...

Through-thickness microstructure development and residual stress evolution were explored in a part-pilgered Zircaloy-4 tube. Clear gradients in microstructure and residual stress were experimentally established at different ...

Response of Zr–2.5 wt.% Nb alloy pressure tube, used in PHWR nuclear reactors, to 315 keV Ar9+ ion irradiation at room temperature was investigated in the fluence range of 3.1 × 1015–4.17 × 1016 Ar9+ cm−2. Changes in ...

Deep cold rolling is a mechanical method of surface treatment used to adapt the desired surface properties in machine components for aerospace industries. In this process, localized plastic deformation is rendered on the ...

Orientation-dependent solid solution strengthening was explored through a combined microtexture plus nanoindentation study. Pure zirconium (6N purity crystal-bar Zr) and commercial Zircaloy-2 were investigated for comparison. ...

In the present investigation, biocorrosion behaviour of novel Mg-based multicomponent low-entropy alloy (Mg70Al18Zn6Ca4Y2 LEA), fabricated using disintegrated melt deposition technique has been evaluated. The electrochemical ...

The kinetics of microstructural changes plays a vital role in designing the material properties. There are various microstructural transformation phenomena such as recovery, recrystallization, and strain-induced boundary ...

In this work, the aluminum 5356 (Al5356) component was fabricated by Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) process and subjected to heat treatment at three different temperatures i.e., 450, 525, and 600°C. Detailed ...

This study aims to explore the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies with lean six sigma practices in the manufacturing sector for enhanced process improvement. Design/methodology/approach

The single point incremental forming (SPIF) method is well-suited to meet the demands of the biomedical and aerospace sectors and a wide range of consumer preferences due to its notable attributes. The forming time and ...