Muhammad Mansoor

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Can simple 2 theta XRD scans help me to evaluate transformer steel?

I have transformer steel samples to evaluate but our texture machine is out of order. for a quick check can I don 2 theta scans for any information about the textured nature of the sample? If yes...

11 November 2019 6,032 3 View

Is there any workshop about fundamentals of XRD texture analysis?

I am struggling now a days in the field of texture analysis using XRD. I need academic guidance for skilled and experienced researchers or professors. I think any international workshop on the...

08 August 2018 2,740 6 View

ISAM 2015, Video Conference Invitation?

Professors, working in the field of materials science, are invited to present a keynote lecture (40 minutes) through video-link. The conference will be held in Islamabad-Pakistan during 12-16...

05 May 2015 4,228 1 View

What is the impact factor of "Key Engineering Materials" for 2014 or 2015?

I came to know that Key engineering materials has 0.19 impact factor for 2014. Anyone can guide me to documentary proof?

03 March 2015 5,512 9 View

Can we separate fine powders having spherical and facet shapes using Meshes?

I have a mixture of powders, with facets and spherical shapes. Is it possible to separate them using sieve shake with standard meshes? Or else what could be done?

09 September 2014 9,427 5 View

What is the concept and reference behind the calculations of dislocation density and strain using XRD, as quoted in attached file?

In attached file, authors have used eq-2 and eq-3 to calculate dislocation density and strain. The formulas look strange and no references are given by the authors. Are these authentic formulas?

07 July 2014 8,593 4 View

How accurate is the measurement of grain size using XRD?

Additionally, I want to know the ways to improve the accuracy.

07 July 2014 3,343 32 View

Can aluminum have more than 12 slip systems?

Aluminum has preferred direction of and closed packed plane (111), therefore, it has 12 active slip systems. Is it possible that aluminum has more than 12 slip systems, and how?

07 July 2014 2,680 5 View

Can we calculate strain produced by thermal mismatch of the constituents in a composite?

I am trying to find strain produced by CNT in Aluminum matrix. Both the contituents have distinct CTEs, which may produce stains due to thermal cycling. Can we calculate the strain using physical...

07 July 2014 8,137 2 View

How do you measure dislocation density using XRD in cold rolled aluminum?

I want to measure dislocation density in Al by XRD, and have studied some stuff but am not yet clear about how exactly it will work. Can somebody explain this to me with some worked examples?

06 June 2014 8,262 5 View

How can we calculate thermal strain in a composite?

I have prepared Al-CNT composite, both materials have different CET, which means thermal strains will be produced. Does anyone know how to calculate thermal strain in the composite at different...

06 June 2014 7,954 2 View

Why Young's Modulus of Al-CNTs is increased as compared to pure Al?

I have prepared Al-CNTs nanocomposite by melt-cast method and rolled it to >90%. Tensile tests showed an increase of ~25% in Young's Modulus than pure Al specimens having same treatment. I...

05 May 2014 7,874 10 View

Why corrosion resistance of Al-CNT increases and pitting resistance decreases?

I have tested Al-CNT composites in 3.5% brain solution and found that corrosion rate though remarkably decreased but pitting tendency increased slightly?

05 May 2014 2,475 6 View