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Regular issue 15 (3) 2025


With an increase in the addition of boron carbide to the non-localized electrode from 6 to 9 vol.%, the concentration of theTiB2 phase in electrospark deposited coatings on the Ti–6Al–4V titanium alloy increases dramatically, which leads to a multiple reduction in their wear rate. This is explained by the fact that in this range of B4C concentration, supersaturation of the αTi solid solution with boron occurs.

Electrospark deposition of boron carbide powder on titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V

With an increase in the addition of boron carbide to the non-localized electrode from 6 to 9 vol.%, the concentration of theTiB2 phase in electrospark deposited coatings on the Ti–6Al–4V titanium alloy increases dramatically, which leads to a multiple reduction in their wear rate. This is explained by the fact that in this range of B4C concentration, supersaturation of the αTi solid solution with boron occurs.
A.A. Burkov, M.A. Kulik, A.Y. Bytsura, V.O. Krutikova
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Year: 2025 Volume: 15     Issue: 3 Pages: 169-175





Molecular dynamics simulations demonstrate that silicene experiences a smooth decline in mechanical properties accompanied by the formation of inhomogeneous wrinklons as defect size increases, while graphene undergoes a sharp drop in strength at a critical defect size and exhibits uniform ripples.  These distinct deformation stages and wrinkle morphologies are directly linked to the atomic structures of silicene and graphene, influencing their mechanical responses under tension.

Deformation behaviour of silicene with dislocation dipoles under uniaxial tension

Molecular dynamics simulations demonstrate that silicene experiences a smooth decline in mechanical properties accompanied by the formation of inhomogeneous wrinklons as defect size increases, while graphene undergoes a sharp drop in strength at a critical defect size and exhibits uniform ripples. These distinct deformation stages and wrinkle morphologies are directly linked to the atomic structures of silicene and graphene, influencing their mechanical responses under tension.
A.K. Akhunova, R.T. Murzaev
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Year: 2025 Volume: 15     Issue: 3 Pages: 207-212


The concentration area of the Fe-Co-Cr system, with the summarized crystallization processes of the amorphous matrix phase (Am), is shown by empty and solid symbols for alloys from previous and present studies, respectively. The red area marked with a solid line and arrow depicts a potential vector for selecting the composition of Fe-Co-Cr-B alloys to achieve a higher coercive state as a result of crystalization heat treatment of amorphous matrix phase.

Structure and magnetic properties of amorphous alloys of the Fe-Co-Cr-B system with varying Fe / Co ratios

The concentration area of the Fe-Co-Cr system, with the summarized crystallization processes of the amorphous matrix phase (Am), is shown by empty and solid symbols for alloys from previous and present studies, respectively. The red area marked with a solid line and arrow depicts a potential vector for selecting the composition of Fe-Co-Cr-B alloys to achieve a higher coercive state as a result of crystalization heat treatment of amorphous matrix phase.
E.N. Zanaeva, A.I. Bazlov, A.A. Kazakova
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Year: 2025 Volume: 15     Issue: 3 Pages: 220-226
Journal section: Structure design and analysis