Metallurgy of Cast Irons, Steels, and Aluminum Processing
This community investigates the production, microstructure, and performance of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, focusing on how processing variables influence wear, corrosion, and mechanical integrity in industrial applications.
The research centers on cast irons (particularly ductile and gray varieties), stainless steels, and aluminum processing byproducts. Key topics include the modification of non-metallic inclusions using rare earth elements, the control of solidification structures, and the enhancement of wear and corrosion resistance through heat treatment and alloying. A significant portion of the work addresses the recycling and valorization of aluminum dross and spent cathode carbon, as well as the development of refractory materials for high-temperature environments. Methods range from experimental metallurgy and microstructural analysis to numerical simulation of casting and forming processes.
The community is most heavily concentrated in research tracked for Iron, accounting for 1.2% of all iron-related papers, and Chromium, contributing 1.6% of chromium research. It also represents a notable share of Aluminum research, comprising 1.2% of that element’s tracked output.
The community comprises 18,308 papers, published primarily in ISIJ International, the Journal of Iron and Steel Research International, and Tetsu-to-Hagane.
Recent work continues to focus on the recycling of aluminum electrolysis byproducts, the effect of rare earth elements on steel microstructures, and the optimization of refractory materials for high-temperature corrosion resistance.