Category: Austria

Dr. Aster’s Breakthrough in Aluminium Alloy Design with Cluster-Hardnening

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In his recent work, Dr. Philip Aster delivers a remarkable contribution to the understanding of microstructural evolution in Al-Mg-Zn-Cu crossover alloys, with a particular focus on the role of copper in long-term aging (LTA) conditions. Through advanced atom probe tomography (APT), Dr. Aster demonstrates how Cu additions not only promote finer clustering and T-phase precursors … Continue reading Dr. Aster’s Breakthrough in Aluminium Alloy Design with Cluster-Hardnening

Upscaling and Recycling of Aluminium Alloys

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The demand for sustainable metal production is driving innovation in aluminium recycling. The new preprint of our group led by Dr. Sebastian Samberger is available and it is entitled Impurity-Induced Phase Transformations in AlMgZn(Cu) Crossover Alloys: Pathways to Enhance Recycling Content and Processability. Dr. Samberger explores how Fe/Si ratios and cooling rates influence phase transformations and … Continue reading Upscaling and Recycling of Aluminium Alloys

Andreas Weidinger: Pushing the Boundaries of Aluminium Alloy Research

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We are thrilled to spotlight the remarkable work of Andreas Weidinger, a doctoral researcher in the Chair of Nonferrous Metallurgy at Montanuniversität Leoben. Currently a visiting scholar at Chalmers University in Sweden, Andreas is making waves in the Swedish lands with his innovative research on aluminum alloys. His groundbreaking work with 5/7 crossover aluminum alloy … Continue reading Andreas Weidinger: Pushing the Boundaries of Aluminium Alloy Research

Probing the High-Entropy Concept Through the Irradiation Response of Near-Equimolar (CrNbTaTiW)C Ceramic Coatings

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As researchers and enthusiasts of materials engineered for extreme environments, we are thrilled to share an exciting new advancement in the field of high-entropy ceramics (HECs). Our journey into the world of radiation-resistant materials has led us to examine the latest findings from a novel study: Probing the High-Entropy Concept Through the Irradiation Response of … Continue reading Probing the High-Entropy Concept Through the Irradiation Response of Near-Equimolar (CrNbTaTiW)C Ceramic Coatings

“Hydrogen holds promise for clean energy but damages pipelines – scientists seek solution”

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Our interview to the University of São Paulo Newspaper has been now published! -- Experiments seek to demonstrate theories about how hydrogen weakens metal structures, which could help to overcome the problems caused by it The use of hydrogen as an energy source faces a major obstacle: damage to the metal pipes that transport it. … Continue reading “Hydrogen holds promise for clean energy but damages pipelines – scientists seek solution”

Microstructural Characterization of Nanostructured Aluminium Crossover Alloys under Thermal Loading

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We are happy to share the publication of our latest paper titled “Comparative analysis of experimental techniques for microstructural characterization of novel nanostructured aluminium alloys” on Materials Characterization. In this study, we delve into the intricacies of using various experimental techniques to analyze the microstructures of an ultrafine-grained AlMgZnCuAg crossover alloy under themal loading. Through … Continue reading Microstructural Characterization of Nanostructured Aluminium Crossover Alloys under Thermal Loading

“In the world of science, change is the only true constant” – Professor Peter J. Uggowitzer

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I recommend all the materialsatextremes.com audience to spend sometime reading this marvelous interview given by Professor Peter Uggowitzer to the AluReport, a publication from AMAG Austria Metall AG! https://alureport.com/issues/issue-02-24/article/the-development-of-scientific-expertise-at-amag-a-success-story Image: Prof. Peter Uggowitzer, Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board of AMAG. Credits: AMAG/AluReport. In this recent interview with AluReport, Prof. Peter Uggowitzer, Chair of the Scientific … Continue reading “In the world of science, change is the only true constant” – Professor Peter J. Uggowitzer