Applied sciences

Archives of Metallurgy and Materials

Description

Archives of Metallurgy and Materials is a quarterly of Polish Academy of Sciences and Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of the Polish Academy of Sciences, which publishes original scientific papers and reviews in the fields of metallurgy and materials science. Papers with focus on synthesis, processing and properties of metal materials, including thermodynamic and physical properties, phase relations, and their relation to microstructure of materials are of particular interest.

IMPACT FACTOR 2024: 0.70

CiteScore 2024 - 1,30

SNIP 2024 - 0,485

SJR 2023 - 0,235

JCI - 0,16

Score of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education = 40

Submit your article

ISSN

e-ISSN 2300-1909

Publishers

Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of Polish Academy of Sciences, Committee of Materials Engineering and Metallurgy of Polish Academy of Sciences

EDITORIAL BOARD

Editor-in-Chief:

Maciej Szczerba, Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science PAS, Poland

Editors:

Piotr Bała, AGH University of Science and Technology, Poland

Paweł Czaja, Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science PAS, Poland

Przemysław Fima, Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science PAS, Poland

Krzysztof Fitzner, AGH University of Science and Technology, Poland

Marek Kopyto, Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science PAS, Poland

Bogusław Major, Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science PAS, Poland

Marcin Nabiałek, Czestochowa University of Technology, Poland

Romana Ewa Śliwa, Rzeszow Univesity of Technology, Poland

Wojciech Święszkowski, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland

Anna Wierzbicka-Miernik, Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science PAS, Poland

Paweł Zięba, Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science PAS, Poland

Editorial Advisory Board

Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah, University of Malaysia

Leszek Blacha, Silesian University of Technology, Poland

Zbigniew Bojar, Military University of Technology, Poland

Eduardo Cesari, University of the Balearic Islands , Spain

Kyu Rhee Chang, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Korea

Volodymyr Chernenko, Basque Center For Materials, Spain

Jan Dusza, Institute of Materials Research, SAS, Slovakia

Władysław Gąsior, Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science PAS, Poland

Volodymyr Golub, Institute of Magnetism NASU, Ukraine

Zbigniew Gronostajski, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland

Edward Guzik, AGH University of Science and Technology, Poland

George Kaptay, Research Institute on Nanotechnology, Hungary

Alexandre Kodentsov, Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands

Rafał Kozubski, Jagiellonian University, Poland

Aleš Kroupa, Institute of Physics of Materials AS CR, Czech Republic

Piotr Kula, Lodz University of Technology, Poland

Jan Kusiński, AGH University of Science and Technology, Poland

Roman Kuziak, Institute of Ferrous Metallurgy, Poland

Jüergen Lackner, Laser Center Leoben, Joanneum Research, Austria

Kee Ahn Lee, Inha University, Korea

Marcin Leonowicz, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland

Małgorzata Lewandowska, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland

Jerzy Lis, AGH University of Science and Technology, Poland

Viktor Lvov, Kyiv National University, Ukraine

Leszek B. Magalas, AGH University of Science and Technology, Poland

Graeme E. Murch, University of Newcastle, Australia

Alberto Passerone, Institute of Physical Chemistry of Materials, Italy

Sudipta Seal, University of Central Florida, United States of America

Eugen Rabkin, Technion Israel Institute of Technology, Israel

Amir Shirzadi, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

Jerzy Sobczak, Foundry Research Institute, Poland

Natalia Sobczak, Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science PAS, Poland

Pekka Taskinen, Aalto University, Finland

Stefan Zaefferer, Max-Planck-Institut, Germany

Ehrenfried Zschech, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, Germany

Board of Review

Janusz Adamiec, Marek Blicharski, Marcin Brzeziński, Ryszard Dąbrowski, Stanisław Dymek, Robert Filipek, Franciszek Grosman, Halina Garbacz, Sebastian Garus, Marcin Górny, Adam Grajcar, Marek Hetmańczyk, Jarosław Jakubski, Mieczysław Jurczyk, Agnieszka Kopia, Marian Kucharski, Beata Leszczyńska-Madej, Marcin Leonowicz, Łukasz Madej, Piotr Migas, Maciej Motyka, Jerzy Pacyna, Zbigniew Pędzich, Łukasz Rauch, Kinga Rodak, Maria Sozańska, Tomasz Tański, Krzysztof Wierzbanowski, Joanna Wojewoda-Budka, Waldemar Wołczyński, Piotr Żabiński

Editorial address:

Assistant Editor:

Marta Bitner

Strata Mechanics Research Institute, Polish Academy of Science, 27 Reymonta Str., 30-059 Kraków, Poland

tel. +48 (012) 637 62 00 w. 58,

e-mail: archiwum4@wp.pl, amm@imim.pl

Open access policy

Archive of Metallurgy and Materials is an open access journal with all content available with no charge in full text version.
Articles are printed in an open access and distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC- BY 4.0),

The Journal license is: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en.
This license allows others to distribute, remix, modify, and build upon the author's work, even commercially, as long as the original work is attributed to the author.

Under the CC BY 4.0 license, the copyright holder is the author, who grants a general, non-exclusive license allowing others to freely use the work, provided that the author and the license name are cited, even for commercial purposes. Authorship rights are inalienable and protected, hence the requirement for attribution.

In summary: the owner is the creator.

Sharing publishing rights Under the CC BY 4.0 license, publishing rights are very broad: the licensee can copy, distribute, remix, modify the work, and create derivative works based on it (even commercially), under the sole condition of attribution (BY), meaning the author is indicated in a specific manner, guaranteeing the greatest freedom of use.

In summary: CC BY 4.0 is the most permissive license, providing the most freedom (especially commercial), requiring only basic respect for copyright by attributing the creator.

Volumes
Instructions for authors
Additional info

Select number

2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
- vol. 66
  - No 4
  - No 3
  - No 2
  - No 1
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2003
2002
2001
2000

Content

Archives of Metallurgy and Materials | 2021 | vol. 66 | No 2

1 Assessment of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of the Slag Ladle after Exploitation

Barbara Kalandyk , R. Zapała , S. Sobula , Grzegorz Tęcza , K. Piotrowski

Archives of Metallurgy and Materials | 2021 | vol. 66 | No 2 | 351-358 | DOI: 10.24425/amm.2021.135865

Keywords: Slag pots Cast steel Mechanical properties Degradation of microstructure

Download PDF Download RIS Download Bibtex

Abstract

The results of tests and examinations of the microstructure and mechanical properties of cast steel used for large-size slag ladles are presented. Castings of this type (especially large-size ladles with a capacity of up to 16 m3) operate under very demanding conditions resulting from the repeated cycles of filling and emptying the ladle with liquid slag at a temperature exceeding even 1600°C. The changes in operating temperature cause faster degradation and wear of slag ladle castings, mainly due to thermal fatigue.
The tests carried out on samples taken from different parts/areas of the ladle (flange, bottom and half-height) showed significant differences in the microstructure of the flange and bottom part as compared to the microstructure obtained at half-height of the ladle wall. The flange and bottom were characterized by a ferritic-pearlitic microstructure, while the microstructure at the ladle half-height consisted of a ferritic matrix, cementite and graphite precipitates. Changes in microstructure affected the mechanical properties. Based on the test results it was found that both the flange and the bottom of the ladle had higher mechanical properties, i.e. UTS, YS, hardness, and impact energy than the centre of the ladle wall. Fractography showed the mixed character of fractures with the predominance of brittle fracture. Microporosity and clusters of non-metallic inclusions were also found in the fractures of samples characterized by low properties.

Go to article

Authors and Affiliations

Barbara Kalandyk

e-mail:

ORCID:

R. Zapała

e-mail:

ORCID:

S. Sobula

e-mail:

ORCID:

Grzegorz Tęcza

e-mail:

ORCID:

K. Piotrowski

e-mail:

ORCID:

AGH University of Science and Technology, Department of Cast Alloys and Composite Engineering, Faculty of Foundry Engineering, 23 Reymonta Str., 30-059 Krakow, Poland
Krakodlew S.A., 1 Ujastek Str., 30-969 Krakow, Poland

2 Synthesis and Dielectric Properties of Nd Doped Bi5Ti3FeO15 Ceramics

N. Kocoń , J. Dzik , D. Szalbot , T. Pikula , M. Adamczyk-Habrajska , B. Wodecka-Duś

Archives of Metallurgy and Materials | 2021 | vol. 66 | No 2 | 359-365 | DOI: 10.24425/amm.2021.135866

Keywords: ceramics sintering Bi5Ti3FeO15 Nd3+ doping microstructure dielectric properties

Download PDF Download RIS Download Bibtex

Abstract

Aurivillius Bi5Ti3FeO15 (BTF) and Bi5-xNdxTi3FeO15 (BNTF) ceramics were successfully synthesized by a simple solid state reaction method. Ceramics were prepared from simple oxide powders Bi2O3, TiO2, Nd2O3 and Fe2O3. The microstructure, structure, chemical composition and dielectric properties of the obtained materials were examined. Dielectric properties were investigated in a wide range of temperatures (T = 25ºC-550ºC) and frequencies (20Hz-1MHz).

Go to article

Authors and Affiliations

N. Kocoń

J. Dzik

e-mail:

ORCID:

D. Szalbot

e-mail:

ORCID:

T. Pikula

e-mail:

ORCID:

M. Adamczyk-Habrajska

e-mail:

ORCID:

B. Wodecka-Duś

e-mail:

ORCID:

University of Silesia, Institute of Materials Science, 12 Zytnia Str., 41-200 Sosnowiec, Poland
Lublin University of Technology, Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, 38A Nadbystrzycka Str., 20-618 Lublin, Poland

3 Research on Distribution and Morphology of Primary Si Under the Effect of Direct Current

Jiayan Li , Benson Kihono Njuguna , Ping Ni , Liang Wang , Yi Tan

Archives of Metallurgy and Materials | 2021 | vol. 66 | No 2 | 367-372 | DOI: 10.24425/amm.2021.135867

Keywords: Silicon source direct current Joule heating Si morphology Fe impurity

Download PDF Download RIS Download Bibtex

Abstract

A source of pure silicon was added into an alloy refining system during a refining process with the application of a direct electric current. The effect of the temperature difference between the graphite electrodes and the alloy was decreased. The temperature increase value (ΔT) of the Al-28.51wt.%Si alloy sample caused by Joule heating was calculated by weighing the mass of primary silicon. When the current density was 5.0×105 A/m2, the overall temperature increase in the alloy was about 90°C regardless of the alloy composition. Adequate silicon atoms recorded the footprint of the electric current in the alloy melt. The flow convection generated by the electric current in the melt during the solidification process resulted in the refinement of primary silicon. The Fe impurity content in alloy refining without the electric current density was 2.16 ppm. However, it decreased to 1.27 ppmw with the application of an electric current density of 5.0×105 A/m2.

Go to article

Authors and Affiliations

Jiayan Li

1 2

Benson Kihono Njuguna

1 2

Ping Ni

1 2

Liang Wang

2 1

e-mail:

ORCID:

Yi Tan

1 2

Dalian University of Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, No. 2 Linggong Road, Ganjingzi District, Dalian 116023, China
Dalian University of Technology, Key Laboratory for Solar Energy Photovoltaic System of Liaoning Province, Dalian 116024, China

4 Influences of Heat Treatment on Mechanical Behavior and Microstructure of the Explosively Welded D Grade Steel / EN AW 5083 Aluminium Joint

Y. Palaci , M. Olgun

Archives of Metallurgy and Materials | 2021 | vol. 66 | No 2 | 373-380 | DOI: 10.24425/amm.2021.135868

Keywords: Triclad Heat Treatment Mechanical Properties Dissimilar metal welding

Download PDF Download RIS Download Bibtex

Abstract

In this study, the effects of heat treatment on aluminum/steel structural transition joint (STJ) strength were analyzed with ram tensile tests to find the right welding conditions. Before ram tensile tests, the specimens were subjected to different heat treatments to simulate possible thermal conditions, which may occur during the welding of STJ to the steel side of ship construction. Temperatures were varied from 100°C to 500°C, and durations were changed between 5-25 minutes in the heat treatments. The results of the ram tensile tests indicated that tensile strength decreased above 300°C. Micro-hardness test and microstructure examination were conducted to understand behavior change during ram tensile tests. The investigation showed that precipitation of the secondary hard phases with aging at interface above 300°C, reduced the bonding between aluminum and steel materials, which lead to a decrease of strength, and also changed the mechanical behavior of the STJ during ram test from ductile to brittle fracture. If the temperature is below 500°C and the duration is under 15 minutes, the STJ strength value meets the standard requirement. Short and rapid welding could be suggested to reduce heat buildup during welding.

Go to article

Authors and Affiliations

Y. Palaci

e-mail:

ORCID:

M. Olgun

Yildiz Technical University, Naval Arch. and Marine Eng. Dept, Besiktas , Istanbul, Turkey

5 Fatigue and Corrosion Fatigue of 18Ni Maraging Steel

Zhu Yongmei , Chen Junjie , Tang Wenxian , Cui Weicheng , Wang Xiaorong , Wang Fang , Yin Baoji

Archives of Metallurgy and Materials | 2021 | vol. 66 | No 2 | 381-390 | DOI: 10.24425/amm.2021.135869

Keywords: corrosion fatigue 18Ni (250) loading frequency stress ratio 3.5%NaCl solution

Download PDF Download RIS Download Bibtex

Abstract

This study focused on the fatigue and corrosion fatigue of maraging steel 18Ni (250). The 18Ni (250) samples were tested for axial fatigue in air and 3.5% NaCl solution. The effects of loading frequency and stress ratio on the fatigue strength of 18Ni (250) were studied. In air, the loading frequency was 10 Hz, and the stress ratio was 0.5. However, three loading methods were used in the 3.5% NaCl solution: (i) the loading frequency of 1 Hz and stress ratio of 0.5; (ii) the loading frequency of 1 Hz and stress ratio 0.1, and (iii) the loading frequency 5 Hz and stress ratio 0.5. The corrosion fatigue strength of samples in the 3.5% NaCl solution was 63.3% lower than that of the samples in air. The fractures in the samples were observed after the test.

Go to article

Authors and Affiliations

Zhu Yongmei

Chen Junjie

Tang Wenxian

Cui Weicheng

2 3

Wang Xiaorong

Wang Fang

Yin Baoji

Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, College of Mechanical Engineering, Zhenjiang 212003, China
College of Engineering Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
Westlake University, School of Engineering, Hangzhou 310024, China

6 A Study on Tribological Behaviour of Electro Discharge Deposited ZE41A Magnesium Alloy Using Wear Map

U. Elaiyarasan , V. Satheeshkumar , C. Senthilkumar

Archives of Metallurgy and Materials | 2021 | vol. 66 | No 2 | 391-396 | DOI: 10.24425/amm.2021.135870

Keywords: ZE41A magnesium alloy Electro discharge deposition Wear mechanism map mild wear abrasion

Download PDF Download RIS Download Bibtex

Abstract

The paper studied the tribological behaviour of electro discharge deposited ZE41A magnesium alloy using wear map. The wear experiments are conducted using pin on disc technique for different parameters such as applied load (1.5 kg-3.5 kg), sliding speed (100 rpm-200 rpm) and sliding time (3 min-7 min). Wear mechanism map is constructed by taking the applied load on y-axis and sliding speed on x-axis. The wear mechanism map is utilized to study the dominance of particular wear mechanism that dominates particular wear regimes such as mild wear, severe wear and ultra severe wear. It is observed that the wear rate increased with increased the applied load and sliding speed. Various mechanisms such as abrasion, oxidation, delamination and melting are identified through scanning electron microscope (SEM).

Go to article

Authors and Affiliations

U. Elaiyarasan

e-mail:

ORCID:

V. Satheeshkumar

e-mail:

ORCID:

C. Senthilkumar

e-mail:

ORCID:

Department of Automobile Engineering, Easwari Engineering College, Chennai, India-600089
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Government College of Engineering, Salem, India-636011
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College of Engineering, Panruti-607106, India

7 Reducing Melt Surface Turbulence by Employing Surge and Filter in a Conventional Non-Pressurizing Gating System: Simulation and Experiment

Amir Baghani , Ali Kheirabi , Ahmad Bahmani , Hamid Khalilpour

Archives of Metallurgy and Materials | 2021 | vol. 66 | No 2 | 397-405 | DOI: 10.24425/amm.2021.135871

Keywords: Aluminum casting filter surge oxide bifilms failure analysis Weibull module mold filling simulation

Download PDF Download RIS Download Bibtex

Abstract

Tensile strength of aluminum castings has been improved by employing surge and filter in a conventional non-pressurizing gating system. For this purpose, three non-pressurizing bottom-gating systems were designed where the first design was a simple design with no filter and no surge, in the second design filter and in the third one surge was added to the end of runner. Tensile strength, Weibull module, scanning electron microscopy, chemical analysis, and melt pattern during the mold filling were thoroughly analyzed to compare these three designs. It was observed that employing filter and surge in the gating system reduces flow kinetic energy and consequently avoid surface turbulence and air entrainment, which leads to castings with fewer defects and higher reliabilities. Finally, it found that appropriate use of surge in the running system can be as effective as employing a filter in reducing melt front velocity.

Go to article

Authors and Affiliations

Amir Baghani