Advancements in Metal Alloys and Materialography for Industrial Applications

Metals and materialography are integral to the evolution of modern industries, playing critical roles in sectors such as healthcare and aerospace. Recent developments in metallurgy have brought forth innovative alloys like titanium and cast cobalt chrome, highly valued for their durability and chemical resistance in medical apparatus and implants.
Additionally, the advent of superalloys that resist corrosion and the introduction of advanced coatings signify substantial advancements in material sciences. The rise of hydrogen metallurgy also exemplifies a transformative move towards more sustainable industrial processes, aimed at reducing carbon emissions dramatically.

This Research Topic aims to deepen the understanding of metal properties, their diverse applications, and contemporary processing methods. The core objectives encompass the investigation of new alloys' efficiency across different implementations, analyzing the role of hydrogen in metallurgical procedures, and delving into the technological expansions in microscopy for materials characterization.

To further advance knowledge in the multidisciplinary field of metals' applications and characteristics, we invite contributions covering, but not limited to, the following areas:
o Extractive and physical metallurgy
o Mechanical behavior of metal alloys
o Recent advancements in welding and joining technologies
o Corrosion science and strategies for mitigation
o Innovative approaches in surface engineering
o Sustainable practices in metal production
o Metal recycling and its environmental implications
o New techniques in metal shaping and forming
o Methods for coating and surface functionalization

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Review

Keywords: Welding technology, Heat treatment, Superalloys, Hydrogen metallurgy, Alloys

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.