Message of Guest Editor-in-Chief:

Refractory metals mainly include tungsten (W), molybdenum (Mo), tantalum (Ta), niobium (Nb), rhenium (Re), zirconium (Zr), hafnium (Hf), etc., which have high melting point, high strength, high hardness, low thermal expansion coefficient, low resistivity, good thermal stability, wear resistance and strong corrosion resistance. They play an irreplaceable role in high temperature and high pressure fields, such as aviation, aerospace, nuclear energy, electronics, and metallurgy. At present, the preparation methods of refractory metals and their alloys mainly include powder metallurgy and vacuum smelting. Under the trend of high performance and diversification, new refractory metal materials, new preparation processes, and new application fields continue to emerge, such as multi-phase refractory alloys, refractory high entropy alloys, additive manufacturing technology, and low temperature controlled sintering technology. However, there are still some common problems in the development and processing of refractory metals, such as poor composition innovation ability, difficulty in powder preparation and modification, difficulty in sintering densification, difficulty in matching molten impurities with segregation, difficulty in strengthening and toughening, poor oxidation resistance, difficulty in adjusting microstructure uniformity, lack of understanding of mechanical behavior and deformation mechanism. Therefore, solving the abovementioned challenges is of great significance to exert the resource advantages in the refractory field, therefore highlighting the independent innovation, developing the "high, fine and sharp" series products, and realizing the application of high quality and high value of refractory metal materials.

Manuscript requirements:

· Original research papers or reviews;

· It can only be employed after peer review by our journal.

Scope of request:

(including but not limited to)

Design and preparation of refractory metal materials

Processing and deformation of refractory metal materials

Toughening technology and theory of refractory metal materials

Anti-oxidation method and mechanism of refractory metal materials

Microstructure regulation and simulation of refractory metal materials

Synthesis of refractory metal powder materials

Preparation and application of refractory high entropy alloys

Guest Editor-in-Chief: Hu Ping

Schedule:

Deadline: November 30, 2023

Publication date: Issue 3, 2024

Submission:

http://www.rmme.ac.cn/rmme/ch/index.aspx

Contact:

Qi Guocui  029-86231117-802

Introduction of Guest Editor-in-Chief:

Hu Ping, Ph. D., professor, Ph. D. supervisor, national young talent. Assistant Dean of School of Metallurgy, Xi 'an University of Architecture and Technology, gainer of Huo Yingdong Young Teachers Fund, leader of Shaanxi Provincial Key Science and Technology Innovation team, leader of Shaanxi University Youth Innovation team, and leader of Shaanxi Provincial "first-class major". Won the National Nonferrous Metal Outstanding Youth Science and Technology Award, Shaanxi Province "Special Support Plan" Young Top Talent, Shaanxi Province Science and Technology Star, Shaanxi University "Young Outstanding Talent", Shaanxi Metallurgy Young Model of Science and Technology, and other talents and honorary titles. Presided over more than 20 kinds of scientific research projects, published more than 80 academic papers, authorized more than 40 Chinese invention patents. He won the first prize of Science and Technology of Shaanxi Province (1 time, ranked 2nd), the first prizes of Science and Technology of China Nonferrous Metal Industry (3 times, ranked 1st, 2nd, and 2nd), and guided students to win the National Silver Award of China International "Internet" College Students Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, and the National Silver Award of "Challenge Cup" College Students Entrepreneurship Plan Competition.

Email: huping@xauat.edu.cn