| Scope |
The refractory metals (W, Re, Ta, Mo, and Nb) are defined by their extremely high melting temperatures, greater than 2500°C. In pure form, these elements have a variety of unique properties that allow their use in extreme environments and also require demanding purification and fabrication processes. The number of projects and publications in these metals and their alloy systems has increased with the growing number of ultra-high temperature applications. This symposium will focus on fundamental properties of refractory metals and alloys, design and development of alloys, nonadditive fabrication techniques, novel test methods for refractory metal performance, and the effects of environment on refractory metals.
Topics for this symposium may include:
- Design, development, and testing of RHEA, RCCA, or RMPEA materials.
- Fundamental studies of refractory metal or alloy deformation, microstructure evolution, or oxidation.
- Nonadditive manufacturing fabrication of refractory metals and alloys.
- Coatings or surface reactions for refractory metal protection and testing studies on same.
- Of particular interest are presentations involving rhenium or interactions with our late friend, Todd Leonhardt, to whom this symposium is dedicated.
We encourage both experimental and theoretical work from academic, government, and industrial sectors to promote a diverse group of presentations from professionals and students. |