Professor Peter J. Uggowitzer was never officially my mentor or supervisor -- neither during my studies nor in my former postdoc in Leoben. Yet, his presence and friendship over all these years have profoundly shaped both my personal and professional life. Through him, I learned not just metallurgy, but how to think metallurgy -- how … Continue reading The Spirit of Metallurgy at 75 Years Strong
Aluminum crossover alloys are an emerging class of materials designed to deliver a broad and balanced combination of mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and formability. By blending the characteristics of traditional alloy families - 5xxx and 7xxx series alloys - they open new possibilities for high-performance applications in transportation, energy, and structural components. This versatility also … Continue reading Unlocking processability of recycled crossover aluminium alloys
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
In two recent papers, we evaluate the application of the austenitic stainless steel AISI-348 in nuclear reactors. By using advanced electron microscopy techniques, it was found that the austenite phase can be quite unstable in energetic particle environments. Two very good works, don't miss reading them! =]
Materials at Extremes 