Microhardness

Comparative microstructural and elemental analysis of iron artefacts from Kaveri valley archaeological sites

Iron has been one of the most critical technotraditions that had lasting impact on social formation throughout the Iron Age and historical period. Iron was used in warfare and subsistence economy. Our knowledge on ancient iron smelting and working …

Microstructure engineering during directed energy deposition of Al-0.5Sc-0.5Si using heated build platform

Achieving a specific solidification morphology during the directed energy deposition process can be key to desired properties of the deposited part. The careful control of thermal gradient and cooling rates can be utilized to achieve these grain …