The properties of steel can be improved in terms of fatigue, weldability, hardness, wear and corrosion resistance, ductility, and tensile strength by either alloy addition or heat treatment processes.

Alloys are materials that are made by combining two or more materials to obtain a composite that possesses superior properties than any of its components on its own. The properties of alloys can be ...

Steel is one of the most essential components for the nuclear energy industry, among others. In nuclear reactors, steel is used to fortify walls and for crucial components. The steel in nuclear ...

Heat treatment optimisation of alloy steels centres on controlling temperature, time and atmosphere to tailor microstructure and mechanical properties for demanding applications. Key processes include ...

Heat treatment of alloy steels encompasses controlled thermal cycles—principally quenching and tempering—to tailor microstructures and hence mechanical performance. Rapid cooling from the ...