Research topics

Research topics of the Materials Science department

1. Deformation processes during high-speed collision of metallic materials (explosion welding, explosion hardening, explosive compaction)
2. High energy surface treatment (Electron-beam cladding, electron beam heat treatment)
3. Wear-resistant tungsten carbide coatings on steel substrate
4. Investigation of plastic deformation of heterophase structures
5. Structure and properties of multilayer composites
6. Structure and properties of ceramics

 Research techniques of the Materials Science department

1. Optical microscopy
2. Scanning electron microscopy (+EDX, WDX, EBSD)
3. Transmission electron microscopy (+EDX)
4. X-Ray diffraction
5. Contactless study of surface layers morphology
6. Mechanical testing (strength, hardness, impact strength, abrasion resistance, etc.)
7. CNC machining of materials (milling, turning, spark discharge)