Microstructure and Materials Properties

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1 IJMMP 8/6/05 14:30 Page 4 NEW TITLE International Journal of Microstructure and Materials Properties

2 IJMMP 8/6/05 14:30 Page 5 Scope of the Journal The IJMMP publishes contributions on various mechanical, electric, magnetic, optical, properties of metal, ceramic and polymeric materials in terms of the crystal structure and microstructure. Papers treat all aspects of materials, i.e., their selection, characterisation and evaluation in the phase of decision-making in design and manufacturing of a new product. They cover the field of product, design, improvement of material properties in various production processes. Attention is also focused on materials from the viewpoint of physical metallurgy. New technologies, new processes and related new materials, mathematical and physical modelling of various processes optimisation and control of processes in terms of microstructural and macroscopic material properties are included. Testing and characterisation of mechanical and physical properties determined with standard and non-standard methods are also addressed. Subject coverage: Improvement of materials properties through various manufacturing processes Mechanical and physical testing of materials and their characterisation Non-destructive testing according to characterisation of microstructure and materials properties Surface integrity after mechanical machining and heat treating and/or surface modification Creep testing, fatigue testing failure, analysis and fractures of various materials Surface characterisation, chemical analysis and microanalysis of the surface layer Precipitation and dispersion hardening Dislocation interactions and strain hardening Distortion induced by deformation Plastic strain and static strength Cyclic strain and fatigue strength Structure formation in deformed metals and alloys Analytical representation of creep curves Solute strengthening Quantitative microscopy Heat treatment of metals and alloys Chemical heat treatment of metals and alloys Laser surface engineering Electron beam surface modification Interface between polymers, metals and ceramics Quenching and distortion of steels Materials with special properties Particle size distribution and properties of metals and alloys Solid/liquid interface morphologies versus solidification rate The influence of the mould/metal interface on casting or forging quality Modeling of microstructure formation of metals and alloys Simulation of microstructure evaluation in metals and alloys Advanced techniques for characterisation of electrochemical effect in stress corrosion cracks International Journal of Microstructure and Materials Properties /ijmmp visit

3 IJMMP 8/6/05 14:30 Page 6 Members of the Editorial Board Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Janez Grum University of Ljubljana, Slovenia Editorial Board Prof Helen Valerie Atkinson University of Leicester, UK Prof. Dr. Charlie R. Brooks University of Tennessee, Prof. Dr. Lauralice C.F. Canale Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil Prof. Dr. Horst H. Cerjak Technical University Graz, Austria Prof. Dr. Tara Chandra University of Wollongong, Australia Prof. Dr. Rafael Colás Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Mexico Prof. Dr. Narendra B. Dahotre The University of Tennessee, Prof. Dr. Jeff Th.M. De Hosson University of Groningen, Netherlands Dr. Georg Ernst Laser Center Leoben, Austria Prof. Dr. Cemil Hakan Gür Middle East Technical University, Turkey Prof. Dr. Mohamed S. Hamed McMaster University, Canada Prof. Dr. Bozidar Lisci c University of Zagreb, Croatia Prof. Dr. Xinmin Luo Jiangsu University, China Prof. Dr. Pavel Mazal Brno University of Technology (BUT Brno), Czech Republic Prof. Dr. José Luis Ocana E.T.S. Ingenieros Industriales (U.P.M.), Spain Prof. Dr. Tamas Réti Bánki Donát Polytechnic, Hungary Prof. Dr. András Roósz Miskolc University, Hungary Dr. Valery Rudnev INDUCTOHEAT Group, MSc. Soren Segerberg Heattec, Sweden Prof. Dr. Berthold Sholtes Universität Kassel, Germany Prof. Dr. Jose M. Torralba Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain Prof. Dr. Ericsson Torsten Linköping University, Sweden Dr. George E. Totten G.E. Totten & Associates, Inc., Prof. Dr. Rui Vilar Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal Mr. George F. Vander Voort Buehler Ltd, Prof. Dr. Leszek Wojnar Krakow University of Technology, Poland visit

4 IJMMP 8/6/05 14:30 Page 7 What the experts say about IJMMP Firstly, new research techniques permit an insight into the structure of materials at nano and micro levels and determine their properties by means of various destructive and non-destructive testing methods. Secondly, top research techniques make it possible to get an exceptional insight into surface layers after various machining processes since the operating performance of parts depends on the properties obtained in the surface layers. Thirdly, a very important area is simulating and modelling of various thermal and/or machining processes, focused particularly on microstructure, properties obtained, and operating performance of materials, workpieces or machine parts. The journal concerned is strictly oriented towards the treatment of relations among the microstructure formed and the properties achieved; therefore, scientists and practical users are its target reading public. Prof. Dr. Janez Grum Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Ljubljana, Slovenia Before now, the publication of rigorous and insightful thermal process papers has been a highly fragmented enterprise with contributions spread over many journals worldwide. Now with IJMMP, it is possible to follow the most significant advances in materials science and engineering by reading one journal. These advances involve bulk thermal processing effects and surface engineering as well as advances in emerging technologies. Content includes science and engineering of new materials and processes, structure and property characterisation, modelling and testing technologies. This is indeed an important new journal. Dr. George E. Totten Portland State University Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Portland, OR, By following the latest nano, micro and macroscopic techniques for structure analysis of bulk materials as well as of surface layer properties and steadily developing mathematical modelling software, this new journal will substantially contribute to deepen the knowledge in the field of materials science. Application of this knowledge to different conventional as well as most modern materials engineering processes is a special feature of this journal. Prof.Dr.Bozidar Liscic President of International Federation for Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering ( IFHTSE) Methods of payment To be completed by all subscribers Terms are payment with order. Payment by cheque, banker s draft or credit card is acceptable. Name of subscriber. Position... Institution... Address... Fax Credit card type and number.. Signature... Date... Please address subscription orders to the address overleaf

5 IJMMP 8/6/05 14:30 Page 2 Subscription order form This form may be photocopied or downloaded from /www/ielsubsform2.pdf Journals may be ordered online from The subscription rate for four issues of International Journal of Microstructure and Materials Properties (IJMMP) is: For subscribers OUTSIDE the, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean: Print or Online 430 / Print and Online 520 (add 40 for Print if airmail required). For subscribers from the, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean ONLY: Print or Online $450 / Print and Online $545 (add $50 for Print if airmail required). Please address subscription orders to: lnderscience Enterprises Ltd. (Order Dept.) World Trade Center Building 29 Route de Pre-Bois, Case Postale 896, CH-1215 Genève 15, SWITZERLAND For rush orders please: fax: or ijmmp@inderscience.com Please enter the following regular subscriptions to IJMMP... subscriptions (Print or Online) at 430/$450 each (plus 40/$50 if airmail required) [delete as necessary]... subscriptions (Print and Online) at 520/$545 each (plus 40/$50 if airmail required) [delete as necessary] Total... Methods of payment overleaf What the experts say about IJMMP (cont) Many industrial productions must deal with material properties that are microstructure dependent. With the progress in modern analysis technologies, the mysterious world of the microstructure of materials is relatively easy to be explored and revealed, but the relations between microstructure and material properties need to be rationally assessed and practically examined. In this sense I believe, in the near future, more and more experts and friends both from material research and commercial circles will be interested in joining the discussion and sharing the knowledge of materials to be spread in this new journal. Mr. Xinmin Luo Professor of Material Science and Engineering Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, P.R.China The International Journal of Microstructure and Materials Properties (IJMMP) covers an area that is sought after by academic and industrial researchers. It is a well known fact that the chemical, physical and mechanical properties depend on the distribution, size and shape of the collective defects that constitute the microstructure. This Journal will provide for new insight and fresh research carried in such an important area of Materials Science and Engineering. Professor Rafael Colás Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León México Relevant Inderscience Titles International Journal of Embedded Systems International Journal of Forensic Engineering International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management International Journal of Materials and Product Technology International Journal of Materials and Structural Integrity International Journal of Nanotechnology International Journal of Product Development International Journal of Product Lifecycle Management International Journal of Reliability and Safety These titles are part of a unique profile on: PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING For information about these titles and the highly professional 200 journals developed by Inderscience, please visit the website at:

6 IJMMP 8/6/05 14:30 Page 3 Notes for Authors and Submission of Papers Submitted papers should not have been previously published not nor be currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. All papers are refereed through a double-blind process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submitting papers are available on the Submission of Papers section of the Inderscience website: please go to Author Guidelines ( To submit a paper, please go to Submission of Papers ( This is our preferred route for submitting papers; please use it if at all possible. However, if you experience any problems submitting papers in this way, you may, as an alternative, send one copy of each manuscript (in hard copy) or one copy in the form of an MS Word file attached to an (details of both formats in Author Guidelines above) to the following: Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Janez Grum Faculty of Mechanical Engineering University of Ljubljana Askerceva 6, SI-1000 Ljubljana SLOVENIA janez.grum@fs.uni-lj.si with a copy to: IEL Editorial Office, PO Box 735, Olney, Bucks, MK46 5WB, UK Fax: ijmmp@inderscience.com (Please include in your submission the title of the Journal) visit