OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of China Foundry is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Design and application of a multichannel “cross” hot tearing tendency device: A study on hot tearing tendency of Al alloys	25
Structures and macrosegregation of a 2024 aluminum alloy fabricated by direct chill casting with double cooling field	20
Effect of pouring time on microstructure and mechanical properties of centrifugal cast Ti-46Al alloy tubes	19
Morphologies of intermetallic compound phases in Sn-Cu and Sn-Co peritectic alloys during directional solidification	18
Tailoring microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of a high-performance alloy steel through controlled thermal cycles of a direct laser depositing process	17
Effect of electromagnetic stirrer centered outside the mold on steel flow field of bloom continuous casting	17
Effect of long-term thermal exposure on microstructure and creep properties of DD5 single crystal superalloy	16
Evolution mechanism of crystallographic orientation in grain continuator bars of a Ni-based single-crystal superalloy prepared by Bridgman technology during directional solidification	15
Evolution mechanism of recrystallization in a nickel-based single crystal superalloy under various cooling rates during heat treatment	15
Simulation of inclined dendrites under natural convection by KKS phase field model based on CUDA	14
Numerical simulation on fluid flow behavior during 3-dimensional dendrite growth with random preference angle	14
TiN/γ-Fe interface orientation relationship and formation mechanism of TiN precipitates in Mn18Cr2 steel	13
A novel Ti-5.55Al-6.70Zr-1.50V-0.70Mo-3.41Nb-0.21Si alloy designed using cluster-plus-glue-atom model for laser additive manufacturing	13
Effect of Zn addition on microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-3Y-2Nd-0.5Zr alloy	13
Application of transparent casting moulds prepared by additive manufacturing technology in hydraulic simulation	12
Phenomena at three-phase electroslag remelting	12
Microstructural characterization and mechanical properties of (TiC+TiB)/TA15 composites prepared by an in-situ synthesis method	12
Effect of heat treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti-containing low alloy martensitic wear-resistant steel	11
Solidification microstructure of Ti-43Al alloy by twin-roll strip casting	11
Development of 3D printing entity slicing software	11
Migration behavior and aggregation mechanism of SiC particles in silicon melt during directional solidification process	11
Effect of rare earth on morphology and dispersion of TiB2 phase in Al-Ti-B alloy refiner	10
Effect of wide-spectrum pulsed magnetic field on grain refinement of pure aluminium	10
Progress in preparation of AlN-reinforced magnesium matrix composites: A review	10
Effect of mixing temperature on microstructure of an Al-Si alloy prepared by controlled diffusion solidification	9

Simulation and experimental research on extra-squeeze forming method during gradient sand molding	9
A comparative study on Sn macrosegregation behavior of ternary Al-Sn-Cu alloys prepared by gravity casting and squeeze casting	9
Microstructure and mechanical properties of a cast TRIP-assisted multiphase stainless steel	8
Mechanical properties and microstructures of Mg-6Si alloys fabricated using the tungsten-inert-gas arc additive manufacturing	8
Microstructure and mechanical properties of Co-28Cr-6Mo-0.22C investment castings by current solution treatment	8
Dependence of microstructure and mechanical properties on solidification condition of directionally solidified Zn-55Al-1.6Si alloys	8
Exploring the effect of cooling rate on non-isothermal crystallization of copolymer polypropylene by fast scanning calorimetry	8
Cracking on a nickel-based superalloy fabricated by direct energy deposition	7
Synergistic effect of Zr and Mo on precipitation and high-temperature properties of Al-Si-Cu-Mg alloys	7
Microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of Ti43Al alloy by directional annealing	6
Effect of Ce on microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-Zn-Ce magnesium alloys	6
Effect of Hf on microstructure and creep properties of a hot corrosion resistant nickel-based single crystal superalloy	6
Enhanced electrochemical corrosion resistance of 316L stainless steel manufactured by ultrasonic rolling assisted laser directed energy deposition	6
Advancements in machine learning for material design and process optimization in the field of additive manufacturing	6
Effect of heat treatment on corrosion behaviors of Mg-6Gd-3Y-0.5Zr alloy	6
Effect of La addition on semi-solid microstructure evolution of Mg-7Zn magnesium alloy	6
Segregation of Mg-6Gd alloy under natural convection: From macro solute distribution to micro dendrite growth	6
Influence of a low-frequency alternating magnetic field on hot tearing susceptibility of EV31 magnesium alloy	6
Effect of Sc on Al3Fe phase and mechanical properties of as-cast AA5052 aluminum alloy	6
Research, application and development of inorganic binder for casting process	6
Investigation on microstructures and properties of semi-solid Al80Mg5Li5Zn5Cu5 light-weight high-entropy alloy during isothermal heat treatment process	6
Characteristics and distribution of microstructures in high pressure die cast alloys with X-ray microtomography: A review	6
Evaluation of microstructure and mechanical properties of squeeze overcast Al7075−Cu composite joints	6
Effect of compound treatment of rotating magnetic field and Al-5Ti-1B refiner on microstructure and properties of Al-5Cu alloy	5
Effect of processing parameters on formability, microstructure, and micro-hardness of a novel laser additive manufactured Ti-6.38Al-3.87V-2.43Mo alloy	5
To improve robustness of mechanical properties of semi-solid cast A356 alloy using taguchi design method	5
Effect of FeSi additive in dual-chamber sample cup on thermal analysis characteristic values and vermiculating rate of compacted graphite iron	5
Effects of cooling rate on microstructure and microhardness of directionally solidified Galvalume alloy	5
Interfacial reaction between AZ91D magnesium alloy melt and mild steel under high temperature	5
Microstructure and properties of LZQT600-3 HCCDIBs for plunger pump cylinder	5
Multi-physical fields distribution in billet during helical electromagnetic stirring: A numerical simulation research	5
Effect of mold and core preheating temperature on corrosion resistance of casting Al-12Si alloy U-shaped cooling channel	5
Fabrication and compressive behavior of open-cell aluminum foams via infiltration casting using spherical CaCl2 space-holders	5
Influence of laser parameters on segregation of Nb during selective laser melting of Inconel 718	5
Effect of HEA/Al composite interlayer on microstructure and mechanical property of Ti/Mg bimetal composite by solid-liquid compound casting	4
Microstructure evolution and age-hardening response in Mg-Sn-Sm alloys under a wide range of Sm/Sn ratio	4
Data-driven casting defect prediction model for sand casting based on random forest classification algorithm	4
Influence of different high pressure die casting processes on 3D porosity distribution of Mg-3.0Nd-0.3Zn-0.6Zr alloy	4
Preparation of coated sand for selective laser sintering and optimization of baking process of sand moulds	4
(Y, Gd)H2 phase formation in as-cast Mg-6Gd-3Y-0.5Zr alloy	4
Improvement of microstructure, mechanical properties, and corrosion resistance of WE43 alloy by squeeze casting	4
Binder jetting 3D printing process optimization for rapid casting of green parts with high tensile strength	4
Effects of rare earth elements on microstructure and tensile properties of Al-Si-Cu alloy at 250 °C	4
In situ monitoring methods for selective laser melting additive manufacturing process based on images — A review	4
Effects of Cu content on microstructure and mechanical properties of rheo-diecasting Al-6Zn-2Mg-xCu alloys	4
Phase-field lattice-Boltzmann study on fully coupled thermal-solute-convection dendrite growth of Al-Cu alloy	4
Effect of printing parameters on properties of 3D printing sand samples	4
Assessing efficacy of standard impregnation techniques on die-cast aluminum alloys using X-ray micro-CT	4
Phase constitution, microstructure and mechanical properties of a Ni-based superalloy specially designed for additive manufacturing	4
Effect of droplet characteristics on liquid-phase distribution in spray zone of internal mixing air-mist nozzle	4

Effect of heat treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of a novel Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy	4
Different thermal fatigue behaviors between gray cast iron and vermicular graphite cast iron	4
Growth process, defects, and dopants of bulk β-Ga2O3 semiconductor single crystals	4
Microstructure and mechanical properties of as-cast (CuNi)100−xCox medium-entropy alloys	4
Revealing effect of aluminum alloying on work hardening and impact behaviors of low-density Fe-18Mn-1.3C-2Cr-(4, 11)Al casting steel	4
Effect of Ti, Sc and Zr additions on microstructure and mechanical properties of rheo-diecasting Al-6Zn-2Mg-2Cu alloys	4
Glass formation in Fe-Cr-Zr-B-Mo alloys by tuning Nb addition	4
Rapid casting technology based on selective laser sintering	4
Effect of secondary aging on microstructure and properties of cast Al-Cu-Mg alloy	4
Modification of BCC phase and the enhanced reversible hydrogen storage properties of Ti-V-Fe-Mn alloys with varied V/Fe ratios	4
Effect of Ti on microstructure and properties of electromagnetic stirred Al-18wt.%Mg2Si alloy	4
Prediction of intrusive gas pores caused by resin burning in sand core for iron castings	4
A new vacuum-assisted low-pressure investment casting process for K446 alloy	4
Effect of sintering temperature on microstructure and properties of 3D printing polysilazane reinforced Al2O3 core	3
Effect of V and Sn on microstructure and mechanical properties of gray cast iron	3
Gas evolution characteristics of three kinds of no-bake resin-bonded sands for foundry in production	3
Abrasive wear behavior of functionally graded Al3Ti reinforced aluminum matrix composite	3
Effects of Ag, Co, and Ge additions on microstructure and mechanical properties of Be-Al alloy fabricated by investment casting	3
On establishment of novel constitutive model for directionally solidified nickel-based superalloys utilizing machine learning methods	3
Sand-bed defect recognition for 3D sand printing based on deep residual network	3
A review on metal additive manufacturing: modeling and application of numerical simulation for heat and mass transfer and microstructure evolution	3
Effects of low frequency electromagnetic casting on solidification macrostructure of GH4742 superalloy	3
Al-CeO2-Mg refiner on grain refinement, cast fluidity and mechanical properties of AZ91 alloy	3
Compression properties of cost-efficient porous expanded clay reinforced AA7075 syntactic foams fabricated by industrial-oriented die casting technology	3
Effect of Zr on solidification and microstructure of a Ni-based superalloy with high Al and Ti contents	3
Designing the counter pressure casting gating system for a large thin-walled cabin by machine learning	3
Additive manufacturing and foundry innovation	3
Microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of high-boron steel with different ratios of boron and carbon	3
Solution combustion synthesis of high-entropy metal spinel oxide as oxygen evolution reaction catalyst	3
Regulative effect of Mg/Si ratio on microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of cast Al-Li-Mg-Si alloys	3
Optimization of pressurization process in low-pressure casting of a 5.4-ton gigantic C95800 copper alloy casting	3
Effects of cooling rates on microporosity in DC casting Al-Li alloy	3
Microstructure and mechanical properties of laser additive manufactured novel titanium alloy after heat treatment	3
Elastic-viscoplastic constitutive equations of K439B superalloy and thermal stress simulation during casting process	3
Controlling oxygen content in electro-slag remelting steel by optimizing slag-steel reaction process	2
Effect of melting rate on microsegregation and primary MC carbides in M2 high-speed steel during electroslag remelting	2
Effect of Mn content on microstructure and properties of AlCrCuFeMnx high-entropy alloy	2
Influence of non-uniform ultrasonic vibration on casting fluidity of liquid aluminum alloy	2
Effect of TiO2 nano-ceramic particles on microstructure and mechanical properties of Al0.4CoCrFe2Ni2 high-entropy alloy	2
Achieving further refinement of grain structure and improvement of mechanical properties in Al-12Si-4Cu-2Ni-1Mg alloy by Al-Ti-C-B master alloy addition and deep cryogenic treatment	2
Sub-pixel high precision dimensional measurement method for aero-engine hollow turbine blade based on industrial computed tomography image	2
Contextual design and real-time verification for agile casting design	2
Distribution pattern of acoustic and streaming field during multi-source ultrasonic melt treatment process	2
Defect band formation in high pressure die casting AE44 magnesium alloy	2
Role of alloying and heat treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of cast Al-Li alloys: A review	2
Corrosion and wear properties of in situ (TiB+TiC)/TA15 composites with a high volume percentage of reinforcement	2
Ultra-large aluminum shape casting: Opportunities and challenges	2
Intelligent casting: Empowering the future foundry industry	2
Three dimensional phase-field simulation for non-isothermal binary alloy solidification: Comparison with LKT theory	2
Interface characteristics and wear resistance of Ni-B4C plated ZTA reinforced high chromium cast iron composite	2
Effects of particle size, bimodality and heat treatment on mechanical properties of pumice reinforced aluminum syntactic foams produced by cold chamber die casting	2
Effect of lanthanum on microstructure of a nickel-based single crystal superalloy	2
An accelerated aging assisted by electric current in a Fe-Mn-Al-C low-density steel	2
Effect of electrical parameters and slag system on macrostructure of electroslag ingot	2
Casting properties of ASTM A128 Gr. E1 steel modified with Mn-alloying and titanium ladle treatment	2
Effects of aging treatment processes on microstructures and mechanical properties of AZ63 casting magnesium alloy	2
Simulation of α-Al grain formation in high vacuum die-casting Al-Si-Mg alloys with multi-component quantitative cellular automaton method	2
Effect of electromagnetic stirring on metallurgical quality of GCr15 electroslag ingot	2
Melting and floating processes of inorganic materials in molten steel: Visualization physical simulation and mathematical modelling	2
Mechanical properties of TiAl fabricated by electron beam melting — A review	2
Microstructure and mechanical properties of a cast heat-resistant rare-earth magnesium alloy	2
Solidification structure simulation and casting process optimization of GCr15 bloom alloy	2
Effect of nonuniform sintering on mechanical and thermal properties of silica-based ceramic cores	2
Positive effect of Mo on mechanical properties of a Ni-42W-10Co-xMo medium heavy alloy	2