Laboratory of Mechanical Properties of Nanostructured and heat-resistant materials

The laboratory performs research on various projects that are funded by both government agencies and industrial enterprises. Most of our work consists in the study of the structure and mechanical properties of metals and alloys, and the development of technologies for their processing. Currently, the laboratory is studying the structure and mechanical properties of materials such as: thermal engineering steels of austenitic and martensitic classes of a new generation for power equipment. high-strength aluminum alloys belonging to the 2XXX, 5XXX, 6XXX and 7XXX series, as well as alloys of the Al-Li-Mg system. cast aluminum alloys of type AA356. Our research activities are focused on the development of new heat-resistant steels for new generation power equipment. We investigate the evolution of the microstructure during creep of these steels, determine the dependence on the structural parameters of their long-term strength and other mechanical properties. We are developing technologies for their heat treatment and welding. In addition, we are developing liquid-phase hot isostatic pressing technology for the automotive industry on an industrial scale, a method for the production of pressed products and sheets made of high-strength aluminum alloys and improved steels with submicro- and nanoscale grains, respectively, by intensive plastic deformation, friction stir welding technology (FSW). Our laboratory employs 14 full-time employees and technologists. The average age of the laboratory staff is less than 29 years old. The laboratory employs 5 students, 5 graduate students, 1 engineer, 2 post-doc/(senior) researchers, 4 researchers, 1 senior researcher/senior researcher, 1 head of the laboratory.