By altering metal alloy at a nanoscale level, ... the research team at GIFT uniformly distributed nanometer-sized B2 intermetallic compounds ...

Intermetallic Phase: A compound formed between two or more metals with a defined stoichiometry and crystal structure, often influencing the mechanical properties of alloys.

Nature – Brittle intermetallic compound makes ultrastrong low-density steel with large ductility. Although steel has been the workhorse of the automotive industry since the 1920s, the share by weight ...

In the precursor alloy (AB), the pore-forming ... Intermetallic compounds in nano-scale formed from non-precious transition metals have the potential to be cost-effective and robust catalysts ...

Rice University physicists have discovered that an alloy of titanium and gold is three to four times harder than steel, and may actually be better as a material for replacement body parts.

Nanoporous intermetallic compounds that boost hydrogen production Date: October 18, 2022 Source: Tohoku University Summary: Hydrogen, a clean fuel, is incredibly dense in energy -- three times ...

The insights into the formation of various phases, including intermetallic compounds, at the interface between nickel (Ni) and tungsten (W) can lead to the development of advanced high-temperature ...

Moreover, it allows the pore size to be manipulated at the nanoscale for both μ-Fe 7 Mo 6 and μ-Co 7 Mo 6, which are mostly at the micrometer scale for the other metals/alloys when coarsening occurs ...

All the latest science news on intermetallic compounds from Phys.org. Find the latest news, advancements ... Exploring interface phenomena for more durable and effective nickel–tungsten alloys.

However, impurity elements introduced during recycling, like iron, manganese, and silicon, form intermetallic compounds (IMCs), affect final mechanical properties. Cao's study addresses IMC-induced ...

In newly published research, a team of engineers in Australia have observed a special metal alloy that goes back and forth from liquid to solid—quickly, and to a depth of several nanometers ...

These intermetallic compounds, whether present as primary phases or as constituents of eutectic mixtures, can substantially influence an alloy’s strength, ductility and resistance to fracture.