OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly 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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Investigating laser power in AM-LMD process on the Inconel 718 powder deposited profile microstructure, aiming to repair gas turbine blades	34
Efficient recovery of phosphorus and iron from the lithium extraction slag by the leaching precipitation method	27
Comparative study of anodizing and chromate conversion coatings in enhancing the wear and corrosion properties of 6063 Al alloy	27
Mechanical properties and first-principle calculation investigation of ZrHfNbTa series refractory high entropy alloys prepared by a combined process	17
Influence of Fe substitution on the stability of Pr₃Pt₄ compound	16
Influence of chloride ions on corrosion behaviour of zinc-alloy in the simulated body fluid solution	16
Strengthening the magnetic separation characteristic of magnetite quartzite via high-voltage pulse discharge	15
Accelerating copper leaching from a complex ore containing atacamite: optimisation and kinetic studies	15
Microstructural, mechanical and corrosion evaluation of the Mg-Cu FSB joint using a Zn interlayer	15
Metallurgical behaviour of briquettes using fines wastes from the manganese ferroalloy manufacture	15
Reduction behaviour of fayalite within copper slag during carbothermal reduction to recovery metallic iron	14
Fabrication, properties evaluation, and process optimization of aluminium 6063 alloy foam	14
Kinetics of manganese extraction from pyrolusite using reduction leaching of acidic wastewater from steel plants	12
Assessment of extraction kinetics of separation of Sm (III) and Co (II) in the presence of lactic acid using DEHPA as an organic carrier	11
Influence of titanium particulate reinforcement on microstructural evolution and mechanical performance of AZ91 magnesium matrix surface composite developed through friction stir processing	11
A comprehensive study on the electrochemical behaviour and properties of NdFeB magnets in NaCl solution under varying pH conditions	10
Corrosion behaviour of Q235NHB weathering steel in blast furnace gas condensates: an experimental study	10
Quantification and analysis of slag carryover during liquid steel tapping from BOF vessel	9
Effect of electro spark deposition coatings on surface hardness and corrosion resistance of ductile iron	9
Thermodynamic modelling of decomposition processes in the Mn-O and Mn-O-H systems	8
Efficient extraction of tungsten from isopolytungstate using anion exchange resin	8
The citric acid leaching of boron process wastes	8
Study of cadmium ions cementation with zinc powder from high-cadmium-concentration zinc sulphate solutions	8
Aqueous oxidation of galena by hydrogen peroxide in hydrochloric acid	8
Failure analysis of punches and investigation notch impact strength of tool steel cryogenic treated with tempering used in hot forging	7

Heat treatment effect on the carbides in T-15 and M-4 steels	7
DSC investigation of size-dependentγ′ dissolution and re-precipitation kinetics in Ni-based superalloy IN738LC	7
Fundamental comminution efficiency gains with the CAHM platform technology	7
Leaching kinetics of tungsten in scheelite tailings in sodium carbonate solutions at low temperatures (25–75°C)	7
Corrosion behaviour of the magnesium-cerium binary alloy designed for degradable medical implants	7
Adsorption and corrosion inhibition behaviour of Pterocarpus marsupium stem extract on mild steel in acid medium: experimental and statistical approach	7
Dissolution kinetics studies of kaolin ore as raw material for mesoporous silica by acid leaching	6
Reduction of limonite ore from South Sulawesi with additive Na ₂ SO ₄ using carbon monoxide	6
Investigation for the optimum selection of hybrid AA2024 – ceramic particulate alloy composite materials prepared through stir casting using the hybrid AHP-TOPSIS MCDM technique	6
Investigation of the wear resistance of in-situ Al-Ti composites fabricated by mechanical alloying and hot extrusion	6
Sodium hyaluronate as an effective eco-friendly inhibitor for corrosion control	6
Thermodynamics assessment of the Erbium-Ruthenium system by combining the Ab-initio and CALPHAD methods	6
Influence of sulphur content on the hot deformation behaviour and constitutive description of Cu-DHP alloy	6
Comparative evaluation of freeze-dried and hot air-dried Spirulina Platensis extracts as green inhibitors for mild steel corrosion	6
High-temperature oxidation resistance of Cu–0.65 wt-% Mg alloy	5
Experimental investigation of salt bath-nitrided and zinc-plated stainless steel 316 under producer gas influence	5
Failure analysis of 12Cr1MoVG outlet header for the reheater of the boiler under high temperature and high-pressure environment	5
The employing of pure calcium sulfate extracted from phosphogypsum for composing highly pure ammonium sulfate and calcium carbonate	5
Surface tension of Fe-based Cr–Ni–Ce–O–N heat-resistant alloy	5
Effect of B4C and CNTs’ nanoparticle reinforcement on the mechanical and corrosion properties in rolled Al 5083 friction stir welds	5
Addition of Co in Ni(Cr)-based cast superalloys for tantalum carbide stabilisation: consequences on the behaviour in oxidation at elevated temperatures	5
Effect of compaction and fluoride content on the remelting efficiency of pure magnesium chips	5
Evaluation of the radiation shielding characteristics of WO₃–MoO₃–TeO₂/Sb₂O₃ glasses	5
Iron, copper, and rare earth minerals beneficiation in an IOCG type deposit	4
Atomic diffusion at the Ni–Ti liquid interface using molecular dynamics simulations	4
Kinetic mechanism of selenium leaching from selenium-rich acid sludge in NaOH solution	4
Influence of tool pin profiles on the mechanical and microstructural properties of a single-pass friction stir-welded AA7075-T6 aluminium alloy	4
Green preparation and synthesis mechanism of TiC/Al ₃ Ti/Al ₂ O ₃ composite nanoparticles	4
Kinetics of galena leaching in nitric acid and sodium chloride solutions for potential lead recovery	4
Grinding iron ore concentrate by using HPGR and ball mills and their effects on pelletizing and reduction stages - a pilot-scale study	4
Effect of heat treatment on fatigue properties of new fracturing pump valve box material 30CrNi3MoV	4
Experimental and numerical evaluation of the green sand compaction process	4
Comparative study of the structure effect on the inhibition efficiency of three hydroxybenzylidene isonicotinohydrazide derivatives for corrosion carbon steel in a 1 M HCl solution: experimental and t	4
Development of a mathematical model to relate the ageing parameters and mechanical properties of Al 6063 alloy	4
Statistical modelling and kinetics of copper loss to printed circuit board (PCB) fibreglass during PCB ammine leaching	4
Evaluation of leaching parameters for dissolving Ni and Co from chromite overburden using acidophilic bacterial consortium	4
Comparative study of polyanthranilic acid and sulphonated polyaniline on the mild steel corrosion in aqueous hydrochloric acid	4
Leaching of coal fly ash with sulphuric acid for synthesis of wastewater treatment composite coagulant	4
Microstructure, electrochemical corrosion and corrosion mechanism of electroplated Ni–W alloy coating by DFT calculation	4
Effect of mechanical activation on alumina extraction from coal fly ash	4
Accounting for random character of recrystallisation and uncertainty of process parameters in the modelling of phase transformations in steels	3
Stepwise recovery of metal element from blast-furnace magnesium slag by hydrometallurgy	3
Formulation of thiosemicarbazide based epoxy resin as inhibitor for corrosion of mild steel in 1M HCl: electrochemcial and theoretical studies	3
Effects of Al₂O₃ content on the properties of BF slag and suitable fluxing regime for BF ironmaking with high Al₂O₃ content	3
Effect of hydroxyapatite concentration and electrophoretic deposition (EPD) parameter process on hydroxyapatite/chitosan coating quality for porous titanium as orthopedic implant	3
Synthesis and application of epoxyallylcarveols in steel corrosion inhibition: an electrochemical and quantum chemical study	3
Analysis of a plug stem failure in a pneumatic control valve	3
Erosion–corrosion behaviour of HVOF coated WC-10Ni-5Cr coatings on 35 CrMo steel	3
Optimisation and numerical simulation of ultrasonic reactor in hydrometallurgical process	3
An investigation on corrosion behaviour of additively manufactured IN 718 in nitric acid	3

Fabrication and characterisation of A713/FeNb composites: effects on microstructure, mechanical properties, and wear resistance	3
Silver recovery into lead bullion from a lead concentrate by direct reduction with Na ₂ CO ₃ and SiC reagents	3
Elevating alloy performance: the role of bioactive glass in Mg-9Al-Zn matrix composites through friction stir back extrusion	3
Beneficiation of andalusite ore by shaking table process using design of experiments methodology	3
Synthesis, characterization, and application of vanadium pentoxide nanoparticles: insights from green extraction methods, photocatalytic, and antibacterial studies	3
Effect of GTAW process parameters on AISI 304L austenitic stainless steels and optimisation using Grey-Taguchi technique	3
Development of a new RH desulphurisation process with powder injection through the nozzles of up snorkel	3
Effects of different forging ratios on microstructure, mechanical properties and friction and wear behaviour of Q355D steel	3
Photoluminescence properties of LiY(WO₄)₂:Bi ³⁺ , Eu ³⁺ phosphors for white light-emitting diode applications	3
Evaluation of anti-corrosion potential of Parthenium hysterophorus plant extract on AZ31 Mg alloy upon sodium chloride exposure	3
Effect of different forms of carbon on the reduction behaviour of iron ore-carbonaceous material composite pellets in multi-layer bed rotary hearth furnace (RHF)	3
Integrated portable gas dispersion device	3
Studying simultaneous borochromised coatings on low carbon steel	3
Optimisation of operation conditions and thermal analysis kinetics of roasting nickel-chromium mixed oxidised ore by ammonium sulphate	3
Unravelling the necessity of conservation and recycling of rare earth elements from the perspective of global need	3
Assessing operational performance in industrial billet casting using an instrumented mould	3
Sinter-swage processing of an Al-Si-Mg-Cu powder metallurgy alloy	3
Investigation of the initiation and propagation of filiform corrosion on aluminum alloys by electrochemical techniques	2
The effect of multi-step cycles on the surface properties of Ni-TiO ₂ coatings produced by pulse current electrodeposition	2
Effect of Mg stoichiometry on self-propagating high temperature synthesis (SHS) of ZrC nanoparticles in ZrO ₂ -Mg-C system	2
Influence of operating parameters on the flow of the molten bath during the swirl-type oxygen lance blowing process	2
Effect of initial solidification characteristics on longitudinal crack formation in thin slab caster	2
An insight to HOMO LUMO aspects in corrosion applications	2
Electrochemical and quantum chemical investigation to evaluate corrosion inhibition performance of therapeutic drug	2
Dielectric properties and microwave heating behaviour of a recycled copper blast furnace ash	2
Kinetic modelling of carbothermal reduction of nickel oxide (NiO): Design of Experiments (DOE) approach	2
Research on intelligent endpoint determination in copper converting based on machine learning	2
Effects of different atmosphere on reaction behaviors of metallised burden	2
Properties of a powder metallurgy low-alloy steel with varying fractions of large iron particles	2
Microstructure and properties of aluminium matrix hybrid nanocomposite	2
Equal channel angular pressing die design through finite element analysis method for non-strain hardening material	2
A mineralogical and geological study for tungsten extraction from alkaline granite in Abu Kharif area, North Egyptian Nubian Shield	2
Enhanced electrolytic recovery of zinc from galvanizer's ash waste using hydrogen-assisted deposition approach	2
Recovery of nickel and iron from ferronickel powder and high nickel matte via the atmospheric leaching-hematite precipitation process	2
Effect of hot coil immersion cooling process on microstructure and properties of strip steel and oxide scales	2
Effect of multidirectional forging on grain structure and mechanical properties of hypereutectic Al–20%Si alloys with added refiners and modifiers	2
Influence of refractories on cleanliness in high-purity C96V saw wire steel	2
An overview of corrosion and its control by the surfactants: a mini-review	2
Corrosion mitigation of mild steel by dimethylol propionic acid: an experimental and theoretical insights with in-vitro cytotoxicity testing on L929 cells	2
A study on the machinability of DMLS In718 alloy using an electro-spark machining process	2
Effect of annealing process on microstructure, residual stress, and fatigue behaviour of AISI 2205 duplex stainless steel	2
EFFECT of surface treatment on corrosion control of P91 hydrothermal aqueous solutions	2
Determination of the solubility of MgSO ₄ in the Zinc hydrometallurgy system within the temperature range of 263.15 K–293.15 K	2
Shot peening of AZ31 magnesium alloy: role of surface microstructure and iron diffusion on corrosion behaviour	2
Correlation of fractographic features with tensile properties in systematically varied microstructures of a pearlitic steel	2
Diffusion kinetics and boronizing of high entropy alloy produced by TIG melting reverse suction method	2
Development of a model for iron concentrate tonnage with least angle regressions – An industrial trial	2
Synthesis characterisation and analysis of the corrosion resistance of a new epoxy resin onto mild steel in the presence of hydrochloric acid: practical and theoretical points of view	2
Recent advances in the corrosion performance of magnesium matrix composites: a review	2
Preparation of polymeric aluminum chloride from secondary aluminum dross and its water purification effect	2
Investigation of dissolution kinetics of colemanite in propionic acid solutions	2
Preparation of porous TiN coating on 310 stainless steel by the PIRAC titanisation-nitriding process	2
‘Metals production and the environment' + 50 a U.S.A.-centered case study	2
Estimation of self and ternary interaction coefficients in solid Fe–C, Fe–Mn, Fe–Mn–C and Fe–Si–C alloys at 1623 K	2
Integrated feed management of mineral processing plants with application to chromite processing	2
Clean metallurgy and technical progress of light rare earth minerals	2
Effect of high-energy shot peening process on the oxidation behaviour of AISI 321 stainless steel at 900 °C	2
A brief insight into the use of plant products as green inhibitors for corrosion mitigation of aluminium and aluminium alloys	2
Microstructure, mechanical, and wear properties evaluation of Al-Cu based composite using RHA as reinforcement	2
Extraction of chromium from tannery sewage sludge	2
Investigation of surface tension and viscosity properties of liquid Al–Au binary alloys	2
Arc erosion behaviour of Cu–diamond composites at different load voltages in air atmosphere	2
Effective recycling of mixed spent lithium ion batteries using sodium persulfate, and saponified Cyanex 272	2
Investigation of the possibility of using sulfur-containing oil products as flotation reagents components	2