Liam Hardwick
PhD Researcher
Email: lhardwick1@sheffield.ac.uk
Address: Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Sir Robert Hadfield Building, Mappin Street, Sheffield, S1 3JD
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-hardwick-96a691aa/
Qualifications: MSci Physics
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Research interests |
Nickel-based brazing alloys, Vacuum brazing of nickel superalloys, High Entropy Alloys, Alloy design, CALPHAD (Thermo-Calc software) Current Research Project: Development of novel nickel-based brazing alloys Nickel-based brazing alloys are the preferred material for the joining of nickel superalloy components in aerospace and land-based power turbines, thanks to their mechanical properties and corrosion performance. However, the use of boron and silicon in such alloys leads to brittle phases forming in the joints, harming mechanical performance. This project (supported by VBC Group) is looking to develop novel compositions of nickel brazing alloys to avoid such phases and improve upon performance currently achievable. |
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| Professional activities and recognition |
Membership – American Welding Society |
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