Low-temperature decomposition of supersaturated solid solution into unfavorable
intergranular precipitates is a long-standing bottleneck limiting the practical applications of …

Many phase transformations associated with solid-state precipitation look structurally simple,
yet, inexplicably, take place with great difficulty. A classic case of difficult phase …

Understanding the stability of irradiation-induced voids in materials is important for
engineering material's swelling behavior under irradiation. In-situ TEM offers a spatial and …

This article begins with pure aluminum and a discussion of the form of the crystal structure
and different unit cells that can be used to describe it. Measurements of the face-centered …

This encyclopedia, written by authoritative experts under the guidance of an international
panel of key researchers from academia, national laboratories, and industry, is a …

Atomic-scale simulations are used to examine the stability of nanometric vacancy clusters in
variety of face centered cubic metals (Au, Ag, Al, Cu and Ni), according to their shape, their …

High-energy-density aluminum nanoparticles (AlNPs) upon thermal annealing followed by
superquenching result in elevated stress levels in the metallic core and reduced surface …

Surface interface properties of fuel particles play an important role in their reactivity. Since
diffusion-controlled reactions occur at the interface between a solid fuel and oxidizer …

Thermal processing of powder media such as annealing and quenching alters particle
surface properties and can influence the powder's reactivity. In this study, thermogravimetric …

Understanding the structures and energetics of vacancy-type defects is crucial for
comprehending defect evolution in metals, yet current methods face significant challenges …