This symposium is designed to focus on new understandings and developments concerning the microstructural design, processing, characterization and properties of intermetallic-based alloys and multiphase / high entropy alloys, including intermetallic compounds. Topics of interest broadly include: fundamentals of phase stability and their effects on microstructural design and microstructural degradation in extreme environments/service; developments in innovative processing from the solid, liquid and vapor states including novel additive manufacturing technologies; physical and mechanical response to various loading conditions and the role of defects in influencing them; computer modeling and simulation on novel approaches of alloy design and process optimization; advanced characterization techniques on a nanometer/atomic level (HAADF-STEM, 3DAP, neutron and synchrotron studies, etc.) and technological considerations for successful commercial applications. Intermetallic phases of interest include aluminides, silicides, Laves phases, Heusler phases, and various other geometrically- and topologically- close-packed compounds. Structural and functional applications including high/ultra-high temperature use in the aerospace and automotive industries, fossil fuel and nuclear industries, ferromagnetic, catalysis, medical, and thermoelectric power will also be considered.

chemical composition ductility fatigue Magnetic memory microstructure phase equilibria phase transformation structural toughness