Nanoscale States in Metals, Alloys, and Intermetallic Compounds: Methods of Manufacture, Structure, Properties

Abstract

Nanocrystalline metallic materials have been recognized as perspective materials for a wide range of modern technologies due to their unique properties, occurring because of their mainly structural parameters, which are comparable with the interatomic distances. This review objective is to characterize the current state of art in investigation of the nanoscale metals, alloys, and intermetallic compounds. Basic methods for preparing compact nanocrystalline materials are discussed. Recent results concerning the influence of the nanocrystalline state on the mechanical, thermal, and magnetic properties as well as microscopic structure of metals and condensed compounds are reviewed. The models presenting the structural features and anomalous properties of compact nanoscale materials are briefly analyzed.

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